Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections

A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.

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Tamil Nadu: India nurse who delivered more than 10000 babies

Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state.

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Deciphering Vladimir Putin's many appearances since mutiny

The Russian president has popped up on TV screens multiple times since last weekend's dramatic events - but to what end?

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China tightens Xi Jinping's powers against the West with new law

The law underscores China's aggressive diplomacy, but does not guarantee it will take greater actions.

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Thailand: Rescuers amputate leg of woman stuck in travelator

Her family says they are shocked and saddened at the incident in Thailand's Don Mueang airport.

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Clashes intensify on third night of French riots

Forty thousand police officers have been deployed as violent protests spread beyond Paris to major cities in France.

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How this man helped prevent a revenge murder

Millions of dollars are going into community violence prevention. Will it work?

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Simone Biles: American four-time Olympic champion set to return to competitive gymnastics

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is set to make her return to competitive gymnastics at the 2023 US Classic in August.

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Watch: Rioters hurl fireworks at police in France

Violent protests entered a second night in Paris, after a teenager was shot by police during a traffic stop.

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Scot Peterson did not confront the Parkland school shooting. Should he be jailed?

A trial of a police officer for failing to protect Parkland students raises legal and moral questions.

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France shooting: 77 arrested in violent protests over police killing of teenager

Anger is boiling over after police shot dead a 17-year-old who refused a traffic stop.

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Iran protests: Mother of Nika Shakarami tells of anguish

Nika Shakarami, 16, was allegedly beaten to death by security forces during protests.

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The Nigerian with a mission to see a bagpipe revival

Inspired by seeing a bagpipe player in his youth, Chukwu Oba Kalu wanted more Nigerians to play.

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Watch: Teen makes skateboarding history with 720 trick

Thirteen-year-old skateboarder Arisa Trew becomes the first woman to land a 720 in a competition.

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Superman: Legacy finds its Superman and Lois Lane

Actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been picked to star in the upcoming film.

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South Koreans become a year younger under new age-counting law

Seoul scraps a centuries-old age-counting system in favour of international standards.

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French police kill teen who refused traffic stop

A 17-year-old is shot dead near Paris in broad daylight after failing to obey traffic police.

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When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests

The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.

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Prosecutors seek death penalty in Idaho murder case

Bryan Kohberger is accused in the fatal stabbing of four Idaho university students last year.

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Louisiana electoral map: Supreme Court boosts black voters in gerrymandering case

A Louisiana congressional map provoked a legal challenge arguing black voting power was being diluted.

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Watch: Fire engulfs high-rise and sprays embers over UAE city

Residents are evacuated after a fire rips through a high-rise residential building in Ajman.

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Syria: New Captagon drug trade link to top officials found

Evidence shows members of the president's family and armed forces are involved in the Captagon trade.

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Texas airport worker dies after being sucked into Delta plane engine

The unnamed airport employee died after they were "ingested" into an engine, transport officials said.

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Russia loses appeal to keep planned embassy site near Australia parliament

Canberra cancelled Moscow's lease on a plot of land near parliament citing national security risks.

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Watch moment tornado tears through US city

An eyewitness has captured the moment a large funnel cloud tore through a neighbourhood in the US state of Indiana.

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Curious whale swims alongside kayaker

Jason Iggleden captured drone footage of a humpback whale following a kayaker in Sydney, Australia.

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Twitter hack: Joseph O'Connor jailed for celebrity cyber attack

Joseph O'Connor, 24, targeted some of the most popular accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.

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Picking a fair Florida jury for Donald Trump could prove a herculean task

Biased jurors must be weeded out in a state where Mr Trump receives both strong support and disdain.

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Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.

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Julian Sands: Remains found in California area where British actor disappeared

The 65-year-old disappeared in mountains north of Los Angeles after hiking in bad weather in January.

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Wagner: Tracking the mercenary group's day of rebellion in Russia

The US secretary of state calls the actions of the mercenary group a "direct challenge to Putin's authority".

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What will Putin do next? And other key questions

What happens to Wagner? What will Putin do next? And how will it affect war in Ukraine? Key questions answered.

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Greek conservatives eye Mitsotakis majority in fresh election

Greece holds its second election in a month and Prime Minister Mitsotakis is hoping for a convincing win.

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Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

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Tanks and armed Wagner soldiers take over Rostov streets

Extraordinary videos on social media show locals watching Wagner fighters taking tactical positions.

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Four ways the end of Roe v Wade has changed America

After a Supreme Court ruling, many states banned abortion - but now more Americans want it kept legal.

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Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins

A declassified report finds no direct evidence the virus came from a lab, but adds it can't be ruled out.

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Sierra Leone election: Tense poll amid fears of violence

The president and diplomats have called for calm amid a rise in violent incidents in the vote's run-up.

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Migrant deaths: 'I saw the boat sink under my feet'

A survivor of two boat sinkings tells his story in the deadliest year for migrants in the Americas.

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Joe Biden and Narendra Modi hail 'defining' US-India partnership

Narendra Modi addresses the US congress, attends a state dinner and receives a 21-gun salute.

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Kenya-EU trade deal: Why the East African Community was left out

Kenya felt it was best to sign a bilateral trade deal, despite claims that it undermined regional unity.

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Titanic sub search: What happens next

Personnel continue to scour the area where debris from the vessel was found.

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Titanic sub search: US Navy detected implosion sounds after sub lost contact

The US Coast Guard are said to have used the information to narrow the search area.

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China barbecue restaurant explosion: Smoke and fire at scene

The blast was caused by a leaking liquefied petroleum gas tank, state media reports.

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Missing Titanic submersible: The health risks facing the crew

Oxygen running out is not the only danger those aboard face, experts say.

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Turkey's Erdogan set for economic U-turn and steep interest rate hike

Turkey is expected to reverse some of the unorthodox economic policies of President Erdogan.

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Barbados PM fights for shake-up of global climate finance

At a climate summit in Paris, Barbados's prime minister wants to raise billions for poor nations.

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Ukraine dam: Satellite images reveal Kakhovka canals drying up

Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area.

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Manipur: Fears grow over Indian state on brink of civil war

Manipur faces the darkest chapter in its modern history and could be engulfed by ethnic violence.

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Islamic State: Woman jailed in Germany for keeping Yazidi woman as slave

A court says the ex-IS member encouraged her husband to rape and beat the young woman.

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She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

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Modi in US: Elon Musk says Tesla to come to India 'as soon as possible'

The Indian prime minister met Mr Musk on Tuesday during his three-day state visit to the US.

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Bear dangles from house window trying to escape

A neighbour captured the moment an uninvited guest tried to leave a Colorado home it broke into.

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US-China tensions: Biden calls Xi a dictator day after Beijing talks

The US leader makes the remark just after talks aimed at easing tensions between the countries.

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Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn

The World Bank says many years of financial support are needed as London hosts a major conference.

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If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans.

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What we know about the missing Titanic sub... in 75 seconds

A massive international search effort is under way for the missing vessel as time starts running out.

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Titanic tourist submersible: Rescuers scan ocean as clock ticks

The US and Canada are urgently searching for a tourist submersible not seen since Sunday.

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TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed

The collapse of the terraUSD stablecoin and the associated Luna token rocked cryptocurrency markets.

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Controversial land sale puts Jerusalem Armenians on edge

A top priest is in hiding following at a secret deal for part of the Old City's Armenian Quarter.

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Titanic tourist submersible: My trip aboard the sub

CBS journalist David Pogue says it will be challenging for rescuers to find the vessel in time.

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Global network of sadistic monkey torture exposed by BBC

A year-long investigation uncovers a sadistic abuse network stretching from Indonesia to the US.

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NCERT textbooks: Why some Indian scholars are disowning books they wrote

A group of Indian academics want their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?

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Chaos on BBC sofa! Norway's Viggo leaves hosts in shock

The Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn made a high-energy entrance when he appeared on Breakfast.

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic facing decades in prison as new trial begins

The Russian opposition leader faces multiple charges of extremism, which he says are politically motivated.

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Ukraine war: BBC on the front line as Ukraine attacks Russian trenches

Quentin Sommerville joins troops pushing eastward from a recaptured village in Donetsk.

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US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles

Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

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Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt

A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.

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What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

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World Cup 2022: Almost 20000 abusive social media posts - Fifa report

Almost 20,000 abusive social media posts were aimed at players, coaches and officials during last year's World Cup, says a Fifa report.

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Brazil 4-1 Guinea: Brazil wear all-black kit in anti-racism message

Brazil play in an all-black kit for the first half of their win against Guinea in Spain as part of an anti-racism campaign.

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Blinken arrives in Beijing for high-stakes visit to China

The US secretary of state is the first American diplomat to visit China in almost five years.

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Poland: Thousands march through Warsaw in LGBTQ Pride

The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland.

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President Biden closes gun control speech with 'God save the Queen'

The president makes the remark at the end of speech calling for tougher gun control measures.

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Dazzling ancient bronze sword found in Germany

German archaeologists find a Bronze Age sword so new-looking it "almost shines".

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Leela Row Dayal: The first Indian woman to win a match at Wimbledon

Leela Row Dayal, an artist and athlete, led an extraordinary life - yet little is known about her.

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Suga: BTS star makes rare reference to China's unofficial K-pop ban

When asked by fans if he would expand his tour, Suga said Korean artists 'can't perform in China'.

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Why South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission

South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.

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Deadly tornado rips through Perryton Texas amid US storm

The mayor of Perryton, near the Oklahoma border, says an unknown number of people have died.

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'I sat on a tree for days when floods struck'

Ten years after devastating floods ravaged India's Uttarakhand state, a survivor looks back.

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Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 June 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Maharashtra: The Indians taking on oil giants to stop $40bn refinery

Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.

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Watch: Tourist fights off feisty kangaroo in Australia

An American tourist came to a local woman's aid when the animal became aggressive at a sanctuary.

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Explorers excited at sight of cute snailfish

It looks like a character from an animated film but this is a real snailfish deep in the Pacific Ocean.

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Taiwan sees MeToo wave of allegations after Netflix show

The island has seen a wave of sexual harassment allegations against high-profile men.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: The man at the centre of India's wrestling row

Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing chief of Indian wrestling, who has athletes up in arms?

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Hail turns Colorado streets into streams

Storms swept the Denver metro area and Boulder over the past few days

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Putin claims Ukraine counter-offensive is failing

Ukrainian officials paint a different picture - of pushing forward in the east and south-west.

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Thieves stole from US honeymooner after he drowned

As a man on his honeymoon received life support in Hawaii, thieves stole his car and belongings.

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Ukraine conflict: Are Russians optimistic about the war?

The BBC's Russia editor uses the national holiday "Russia day" to ask people their thoughts on the war.

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Silvio Berlusconi's big footprint in Europe

The three-time prime minister leaves an indelible stamp on his country and on the European continent as a whole.

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Twitter to be 'most accurate real-time info source', Yaccarino says

Chief executive Linda Yaccarino says the company aims to "drive civilisation forward".

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'Dead' woman found breathing in coffin at own funeral

Mourners realised the woman was still alive several hours after she was placed inside a cofifn.

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The different ways Republicans defend Trump over indictment is revealing

As most conservatives denounce a "political prosecution", some rivals choose their words carefully.

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Why Le Mans is more important than you realise

The 100th anniversary of the first edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour race tapped into the event's glorious past. What it might mean for the next 100 years of motoring is just as profound.

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WTC final: Why has India stopped winning ICC tournaments?

Stars like VIrat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja failed to win World Test Championship for India.

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Biparjoy: India state on alert over 'extremely severe' cyclone

Cyclone Biparjoy is likely to hit parts of India's Gujarat state on 15 June, the weather office has said.

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Colombia plane crash: Mum told children to leave her and get help

The children's mother survived for four days after the plane crashed in the jungle.

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Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.

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Ukraine war: Russia moves to take direct control of Wagner Group

It appears to be the latest in a public falling out between the Wagner boss and Russian officials.

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Diego Garcia: The tropical island ‘hell’ for dozens of stranded migrants

They set sail to flee persecution, they say - but ended up on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean.

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Nigerian kidnap gangs drive big-time Nigerian farmers away

Some of those key to boosting agricultural output in Africa's most-populous nation have given up.

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Gladiator sequel crew members injured in stunt sequence on set

The crew members are receiving medical treatment after the accident while filming in Morocco.

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Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

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Watch: How Colombia children jungle rescue unfolded

Four children have been found alive, weeks after a plane crash in the Amazon jungle.

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Annecy stabbings suspect held over attempted murders

Four children and two adults were attacked in a park in France's Alpine region on Thursday.

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Pearl Beach hotel: Islamists kill nine in Somalia attack

Police say they ended a six-hour siege at the site in Mogadishu, killing all seven attackers.

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Canadian province of Quebec sees progress in wildfire battle

Quebec has seen improvements in the last 48 hours but country's west coast warns fire challenges ahead.

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Mike Batayeh dead: Breaking Bad actor dies aged 52

The actor died suddenly at home in his sleep due to a heart attack, his family tells US media.

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Colombia plane crash: Four children found alive in Amazon after 40 days

It is a "magical day", says the president, as the siblings are found after 40 days missing.

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Ukraine dam: View from a boat on what used to be a street

The BBC's James Waterhouse travelled past street lights and through what was a town square.

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India attempts to revive its dwindling rubber industry

Demand for rubber in India is soaring but local producers are giving up their money-losing plantations.

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Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 June 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region

Russia reports Ukrainian tanks in the Zaporizhzhia region, while Kyiv says the "enemy is in active defence".

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Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case

The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday.

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Trapped whale is cut free from net

A 10m humpback whale has been rescued after becoming entangled in a shark net off Australia’s Gold Coast.

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Why Singapore is the only place in the world selling lab-grown meat

US-based Eat Just says its product is ethical, clean and green but scientists say it may just be a novelty.

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Affirmative action: Why this teen says he was rejected by top US colleges

Rutvij failed to get into an elite Ivy League university. Was he a victim of discrimination?

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Lily Naing Kyaw: Killing of Myanmar singer unnerves pro-military celebrities

Lily Naing Kyaw championed the military - her death has spread fear among its supporters.

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Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment

Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.

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Colorado wildlife officer frees bear from inside a car

The uninvited guest managed to open the door of the vehicle and went in it to get dog food left inside.

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Australia: Watch moment thief gives up on liquor store robbery

CCTV footage captured the moment a would-be thief was stopped in his tracks at an Australian liquor store.

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Statue of Liberty shrouded in orange haze from wildfire

Air quality advisories have been issued across Canada and the US as wildfire smoke travels south.

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Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’

Black women in the North African country are looked down on and made to feel that they do not belong.

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Uttar Pradesh: Why did it take India 42 years to judge a crime?

A 90-year-old Indian villager has been sentenced for life for the murder of 10 Dalits in 1981.

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Haiti floods: Residents shelter on rooftops

At least 42 people have died and more than 13,600 homes have been swamped in Haiti.

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Ukraine war: What we know about Kakhovka dam attack

A flood of water has been released after a major dam in the Russian-controlled region of Kherson was hit.

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Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

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Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy.

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Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle?

The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia?

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Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.

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France: Paris Champs-Élysées hosts mass spelling contest

France's most famous avenue turns into an open-air classroom for a record-breaking dictation event.

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Sonic boom as fighter jets scramble to intercept plane over Washington DC

The unresponsive aircraft later crashed in Virginia, officials say, and it is unclear what happened.

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Balasore train crash: The business park housing the dead in Odisha

At least 275 people died in a three-train collision on Friday night in India's Balasore district.

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Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'

Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned

A recent inquiry heard fresh evidence that Kathleen Folbigg did not kill her four children.

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Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive

Moscow claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian troops, but this has not been independently verified.

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India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks

Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades.

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GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber arrested over celebrity threats

Yoshikazu Higashitani, aka GaaSyy, returns to Japan months after Tokyo police issued his arrest warrant.

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Li Shangfu: War with US would be unbearable disaster, says China defence minister

Defence Minister Li Shangfu says Beijing is open to dialogue in his first major speech in the role.

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Tiananmen Square: Hong Kong police make arrests on anniversary of massacre

Pro-democracy activists have been detained in a crackdown on marking the 1989 massacre in Beijing.

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Succession actor Brian Cox on why he hasn't watched finale

The actor revealed a few spoilers when he spoke to Laura Kuenssberg about the show's ending.

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Uganda's Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain's Got Talent

The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.

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Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain's Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent.

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Three Israeli soldiers killed near Egypt border

The incident came after a drug smuggling operation was thwarted at the border, the army says.

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Daylight shows devastation after India train crash

More than 230 people are known to have died in the train collision in the Indian state of Odisha.

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YouTube stops deleting false 2020 election claims

The move, ahead of the 2024 elections, is a reversal of its policy put in place after the 2020 vote.

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Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school

Rival protesters trade insults and then blows as a quiet LA suburb becomes a culture war battleground.

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Utah primary schools ban Bible for 'vulgarity and violence'

The ban followed a parental complaint that the book has content unsuitable for children.

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Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Ben Roberts-Smith case: Will Australia see a war crimes reckoning?

A court has upheld reports that a top soldier killed unarmed Afghans - but wider questions remain.

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iPhone in India: Foxconn to manufacture smartphones in Karnataka by April 2024

Apple's decision to manufacture iPhones in India aims at diversifying away from China

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Franco Mulakkal: Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of rape

The Vatican had temporarily relieved Franco Mulakkal of his duties when he was arrested in 2018

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Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round.

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Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Teens used to report Russian propaganda

Children as young as 16 are working at TV channels in occupied Ukraine, spouting Russian propaganda.

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