Austria's far right eyes unprecedented election win

Sunday's election could see Herbert Kickl's party top the polls for the first time.

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Kashmir hopes for a voice after first election in 10 years

As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard.

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Ros Atkins on... Why the US election is crucial to Ukraine

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why Volodymyr Zelensky is presenting his 'victory plan' to US political leaders.

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Trump and Zelensky to meet amid Republican anger

It comes amid growing anger from senior Republicans over a visit by Zelensky to swing state Pennsylvania.

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BBC asks Trump what he would do differently in the Middle East

The former president says the conflict in Lebanon is "unacceptable" and must end "one way or the other".

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Australia's lithium mining boom hit by sagging prices

Some producers have halted operations, while others are increasing production, hopeful of an upturn.

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US and allies call for 21-day ceasefire across Lebanon-Israel border

The 12-strong bloc said the situation between Israel and Hezbollah presented an "unacceptable risk" of broader escalation.

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Lebanon strikes are preparing for ground offensive - Israel army chief

More than 50 people were killed by Israeli strikes on Wednesday, as Hezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv.

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China test-fires ICBM for first time in decades

Beijing said the test was "routine" but analysts say that is odd as the last such test was in 1980.

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Acid attack and abductions: Tanzania's poisonous politics

Tanzania's first female president is accused of reneging on her promise to free up political activity.

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'The violence is getting out of hand': Crime grips Cuba's streets

Fidel Castro once said Cuba was the world's safest nation. Now police can't keep the streets safe.

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Zelensky looks to Biden to back Ukraine 'Victory plan'

Kyiv is hoping for a strong show of support from the US leader before he leaves the White House.

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Bird on a wire and other winning photos

Stunning shots of gannets, goldfinch and grouse on show as the Bird Photographer of the Year award winners are announced

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Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.

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Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims

The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year.

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At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine explosion

At least 51 people are reported to have been killed after a gas leak sparked a blast in eastern Iran.

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Left leaning candidate leads Sri Lanka presidential race

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has received messages of congratulations from his main rivals.

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Israel orders 45-day closure of Al Jazeera West Bank office

The network, which Israel has called a threat to its security, broadcast the operation live.

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California fire agency worker faces arson charges

Robert Hernandez, a Cal Fire employee, is suspected of starting five blazes in recent weeks in the US state.

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South Carolina executes first inmate in 13 years

Freddie Owens, convicted of murdering shop worker Irene Graves in 1997, dies by lethal injection.

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Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices

The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.

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Sri Lanka to vote in first election since protests ousted president

Cost of living is front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.

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New Titan footage shows wreckage of destroyed hull on sea floor

The submersible was descending towards the Titanic wreck when it imploded in June 2023.

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Officer climbs into moving vehicle to help driver

The driver was experiencing a medical emergency when deputies were dispatched, according to police.

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Jihadists step up attacks on Burkina Faso civilians - rights group

Brutal atrocities, like slitting civilians' throats, have been reported, Human Rights Watch says.

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Ros Atkins on Trump suspect viral conspiracy theory

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the false link between Ryan Routh and a US investment firm.

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Still reeling from crisis, Sri Lanka holds pivotal election

It’s Sri Lanka's first election since it saw mass protests that triggered its worst economic crisis.

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Jane's Addiction cancel tour after on-stage brawl

The US band say they have made the "difficult decision to take some time away as a group" following the fight.

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Police surround car near Trump golf course

In the footage, taken by bystanders, there are long lines of traffic stuck behind a number of police cars that are sprawled across the road.

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Police cars block traffic near Trump golf course

Donald Trump says he is "safe and well" after a suspect was arrested following what authorities have called an apparent assassination attempt.

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Titan sub disaster: Five key questions that remain

A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible.

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Cher drops bid for conservatorship over her son

The son's lawyers say the outcome allows them "to focus on healing and rebuilding their family bond".

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How Harris campaign is engaging with Swifties

The Harris campaign is hoping that Swift's millions of fans will turn out to vote.

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Germany to welcome 250,000 Kenyans in labour deal

Germany agrees to ease some of its immigration laws to enable Kenyans find employment in the European's biggest economy.

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No new pledge on Ukraine missiles after Starmer-Biden talks

Ukraine has repeatedly urged the UK and US to let it fire long-range missiles against targets inside Russia.

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'Undemocratic overkill' in Pakistan as Imran Khan's followers push to free him

Protests and arrests mark the latest flashpoint in a fierce game of cat and mouse between Pakistan's political parties.

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Israeli special forces 'raid missile site in Syria'

US media say the operation included special forces who rappelled down from helicopters.

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Russia claims start of fightback in Kursk region

Moscow says it has recaptured 10 settlements seized by Ukrainian forces in a cross-border campaign.

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Laura Loomer: Who is conspiracy theorist travelling with Trump?

She joined Trump at an event on Wednesday, and travelled to the presidential debate the day before on his plane.

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Why West has limited Ukraine's use of its missiles

Western states have long been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use their missiles against Russia.

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Only my body is alive – Libyans in limbo a year after flood

A year after losing close family after dams burst above Derna, Abdul Aziz Aldali is still grieving.

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Its supporters dream of heat-resistant cows. But gene editing is making others nervous

A UK law allowing gene-edited food has been paused and some British scientists fear being overtaken.

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Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground

The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing.

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Cars plunge into river as super typhoon destroys Vietnam bridge

Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful to hit Asia this year, kills 60 and destroys homes across north of country.

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Germany to tighten border controls after stabbing

It comes amid rising popularity for the anti-immigration AfD in the wake of the Solingen attack.

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Paralympics closing ceremony has Paris partying

The Paris 2024 Paralympics Games closed with a sparkling ceremony on Sunday, rounding off a fantastic summer of sport in the French capital.

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Venezuela's González vows to 'continue to fight' for democracy

Spain has granted asylum to Edmundo González after he left his homeland on Saturday.

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Manhunt under way after multiple vehicles shot at on Kentucky highway

Police have found a firearm they believe was used the Saturday shooting on a Kentucky highway as the manhunt continues.

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Boeing Starliner returns to Earth, but without astronauts

The troubled spacecraft returns empty to New Mexico from the International Space Station.

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An 'argument over notebooks' led to murder at an Indian school - and set a city ablaze

The killing of a Hindu boy, allegedly by his Muslim classmate, sparked religious tensions in an Indian city.

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Satellite images show how Israel is paving key Gaza road

BBC Verify looks at roadwork that analysts say shows Israel is unlikely to fully withdraw from Gaza any time soon.

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The Afghan women who escaped to get an education abroad

Over three years since the Taliban takeover and restrictions on women, we hear from those studying abroad.

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Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.

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Barnier becomes new French PM and bids to end turmoil

The French president names the EU's former Brexit negotiator almost two months after snap elections.

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Father of suspect in Georgia school shooting arrested

Colin Gray, 54, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder and cruelty to children.

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Israeli strike kills five Palestinians in West Bank, ministry says

The Israeli military says it targeted an “armed terrorist cell” in Tubas overnight.

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Draper downs De Minaur to reach US Open last four

Jack Draper’s breakout run at the US Open reaches new heights as the Briton superbly fights his way past Alex de Minaur to reach the semi-finals.

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Boy in court after NFL player shot for 'expensive watch'

The 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder over an attack on the 49ers rookie.

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Sweden's 'Queen of Trash' on trial for mountains of waste

Bella Nilsson is one of 11 people charged in Sweden's biggest ever environmental crime trial.

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British man baffled by Nigeria declaring him a top fugitive

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

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'Why defile it?' Parisians divided over Olympic ring plan for Eiffel Tower

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she wants the rings to stay on the iconic monument indefinitely.

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Netanyahu asks 'forgiveness' over hostage deaths as protests continue

It comes as Hamas said more hostages could be "returned to their families in shrouds" if a ceasefire isn't reached.

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Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land

The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found.

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Top Brazil court to vote on ban of Musk's X

Justice Alexandre Moraes has called on the court to vote on whether or not to uphold the suspension.

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Will more stars boycott Dubai after rapper Macklemore?

The United Arab Emirates is accused of having links to a paramilitary group suspected of genocide.

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What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?

Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.

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The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments

A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s.

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Protest, a punch and the Paralympics: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee

Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long".

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Weekly quiz: Which of Amy’s songs was up for sale?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

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Feathers, flags and foam: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Three months into global cruise, passengers have not left Belfast

A round-the-world cruise ship has been delayed in Belfast for almost three months.

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Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?

Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.

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Starmer in Berlin to discuss new UK-Germany pact

The prime minister said the deal was part of a bid to "turn a corner on Brexit".

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Harris and Walz to sit for first interview of campaign

Vice-President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be interviewed by CNN on Thursday in Georgia.

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Tanker attacked by Houthis appears to be leaking oil - US

The Greek-flagged MV Sounion is on fire after being attacked several times last week, the Pentagon says.

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Heritage under attack: Ukrainians revive interest in culture

Hundreds of cultural sites have been targeted in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

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Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues

The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.

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Matthew Perry's death reveals Hollywood's ketamine 'wild west'

Doctors say ketamine has become "super easy" to get through a network of online clinics that exploit government loopholes.

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'In the midnight sun, slaloming through icebergs' - brothers on perilous Arctic voyage

Isak and Alex Rockström face freezing waters and icebergs as they sail the perilous Northwest Passage.

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Stuck in one of the world's toughest jails - against judges' orders

José Duval Mata's family has not heard from him since he was swept up in El Salvador's gang crackdown.

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Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations

Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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The lonely death of a jailed Russian pianist who opposed war

When a Russian prisoner swap hit headlines recently, a jailed musician’s fatal hunger strike went unnoticed.

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Blockbuster Chinese video game tried to police players - and divided the internet

The hugely popular Black Myth: Wukong has attracted some press for the wrong reasons.

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The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a death spiral

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Sicily hears how a rapid chain of events in the middle of the night haunts and dumbfounds so many.

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.

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Rampant harassment and no toilets: Report exposes Kerala film industry

The Hema committee report reveals the deep rot in the Malayalam-language film industry.

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'My throat was so painful I couldn’t sleep' - on the mpox frontline

Cases are rising in Burundi as the virus moves from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

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He lost his legs in the war - now he’s Ukraine’s most desirable man

So many women applied to appear beside Oleksandr Budko on The Bachelor that the show's website crashed.

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Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Watch: Iceland volcano erupts for sixth time in eight months

Timelapse footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air in the region south of the country's capital - Reykjavik.

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One half of world-famous gay penguin couple dies

Sphen and his partner Magic shot to global stardom in 2018 when they fell in love at a Sydney aquarium.

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Watch: Trump speaks behind bullet-proof glass at rally

Mr Trump was in North Carolina, at his first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination.

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Bangladesh to raise rates, says bank chief

Soaring prices have been a major concern for Bangladesh, with its currency also under pressure.

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'Hope is making a comeback' - Michelle Obama at DNC

Former First Lady Michelle Obama got a lengthy standing ovation as she told delegates she thought "something magical was in the air".

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Key moments when Harris and Obama's political paths crossed

Two decades after they first met, he will use his convention speech to try to propel her to the White House.

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Vogue publisher and ChatGPT owner OpenAI strike deal

The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement to be struck between OpenAI and a major media company.

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Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck

Lopez listed the date of their separation as 26 April in court documents filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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George Santos faces prison after pleading guilty to fraud

Former Republican congressman from NY admitted two counts in federal case, ending a brief political career plagued by scandal.

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Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms

Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".

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What to expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Prominent party leaders, celebrities and nearly 50,000 people will gather in Chicago for the DNC.

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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention

The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats

Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.

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Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh

In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.

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Made in Korea: When a British boy band got the K-pop treatment

New BBC show sees British boy band hopefuls Dear Alice put through rigorous K-pop training in Seoul.

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Fans, fireworks and twins: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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'Ketamine Queen', cover-ups and a second death: What the Matthew Perry probe found

A year-long investigation uncovered a vast ketamine dealing network, cover up attempts, another death, and led to five arrests - including doctors and a dealer who was known locally as "The Ketamine Queen".

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Remote isles may solve mystery of 'Snowball Earth'

The islands could reveal why animal life first emerged on our planet after its biggest ever freeze.

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Weekly quiz: Who beat Raygun to win breaking gold at the Olympics?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

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Watch: The Northern Lights seen from space

A timelapse captured from the International Space Station shows the moon setting into streams of aurora.

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No more active wildfires in Athens area - fire service

Milder winds and extensive efforts by the emergency services have helped bring the blaze under control.

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Iran rejects Western calls to refrain from attack on Israel

Iran's president says retaliation for the killing of Hamas's leader is its "legal right".

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Trump falsely claims Harris crowd was faked

The Republican presidential candidate wrongly said AI was used on a photo showing thousands at a Harris rally in Detroit, BBC Verify reports.

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'Anger and grief' as Athens wildfires continue overnight

The BBC's Jessica Parker is at the scene in Greece where large wildfires continue to blaze in Athens.

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Concerns over 'dangerous gases' at closed copper mine

A legal dispute over the facility in Panama has caused new environmental fears.

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'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence

More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October.

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Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

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Fishing, farmers and facepaint: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV

The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.

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Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?

An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.

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Could Australia become a green hydrogen superpower?

Australia's iron ore and coal have powered major economies. Many hope that hydrogen could follow.

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The AI tech aiming to identify future Olympians

Olympics fans are trying a new AI-powered system to see if they may be able to win a gold medal one day.

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Trumpets, slaps and acrobatics: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Behave yourselves, China tells its Olympic fans

Beijing says "aggressive fan culture" affects atheletes' performance and mars the country's reputation.

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400-year record heat threat to Great Barrier Reef

The highest sea temperatures in 400 years could threaten the reef's survival, say scientists.

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The 'absurd' real-life sting operation that inspired a movie

A new film is inspired by an extraordinary real-life sting called Operation Flagship in 1985.

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What it's like to be your country's only Olympian

Four nations have just one athlete at the Games - it's a hard, lonely experience, they say, but also a source of pride.

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Joy and relief as South Africa manages to keep its lights on

After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.

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Japan stocks rebound a day after global market rout

Shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange recover some of its losses after Monday's global market sell-off

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Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign

Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.

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RFK Jr admits to dumping bear carcass in New York's Central Park

Presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr says the 2014 incident that mystified New Yorkers was a prank.

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Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs

The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.

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Dressing the Dragon: 'The scale of it is huge'

Costume designer Caroline McCall from Portadown plays a crucial role in bringing Westeros to life.

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World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap

A frozen block of ice far bigger than Greater London is captured in a vast pool of rotating water.

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Spies' children did not know they were Russian

The Dultsev children thought they were Argentinian all their lives, cannot speak Russian and did not know who was President Putin.

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'Still alive' - graduate Asmaa's texts to BBC from the ruins of Gaza

A young woman's sporadic messages to the BBC's Paul Adams give unique insight into life in Gaza.

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US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel

Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran threatens to "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.

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Venezuelans fear for relatives after mass arrests

Hundreds of demonstrators have been detained following Venezuela's disputed presidential election.

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Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap land in US

US President Joe Biden is at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to welcome them off the plane.

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After 2,043 days in a Russian prison, Paul Whelan finally heads home

The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia.

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The Mexican women aiding migrants on their perilous journey north

A group of women helps migrants with a simple humanitarian act, defying a crackdown on migration.

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Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader assassinated in Tehran

Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel that "challenging days lies ahead" after Iran threatened "harsh punishment".

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'Is she black or Indian?': Trump attacks Harris' racial identity

The Republican suggested Vice-President Kamala Harris changed her identity from Indian and "became black".

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Olympic triathlons to go ahead as Seine passes tests

The latest Seine river water tests were deemed compliant by World Triathlon.

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Belarus pardon for German hints at wider prisoner swap

The unusual case is prompting speculation Mr Krieger may be part of a swap involving prisoners in Germany and Russia

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Chaos and damage in Beirut after Israeli air strike

Smoke seen rising from above the Lebanese capital, as building is damaged and crowds of people gathered outside.

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Giant Zoom calls fuel record fundraising behind Harris campaign

Big donors helped push Biden out. Now ordinary people have the spotlight as they fundraise for Harris via video calls.

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Watch: Protesters descend on Caracas after election win claim

Video shows crowds gathered in the Venezuelan capital as riot police face off with demonstrators.

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'Unjustified': Videos reveal brutality during Bangladesh protests

A UN expert describes the violence seen in videos analysed by the BBC as "unlawful".

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Simone Biles draws A-list celebrity crowd at Paris Olympics

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise and Snoop Dogg were there to watch the star gymnast.

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Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought

Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than thought

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The Kenyan enthralled by the healing power of plants

Kenyan Martin Odhiambo cultivates medicinal plants and hopes that remedies can one day be regulated.

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Haunting portrait of young storm victim wins photo award

The Mangrove Photography Awards entries capture unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.

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'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors

Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.

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My family went to help landslide victims and ended up dead

Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.

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From Olympic braids to sunsets: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Paris set for its first Olympics in 100 years

'Games wide open' is the motto for this year's Paris Olympics, which officially begin on Friday with the opening ceremony.

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How a sketch blossomed into Pakistan's first Ghibli-style animation

The Glassworker is the country's first hand-drawn feature film, but could it inspire others?

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Would-be reality TV contestants 'not looking real'

A growing use of AI is said to be both harming and helping makers of reality TV.

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Thousands protest as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

The Israeli PM received several standing ovations, but many lawmakers refused to attend his speech in Washington.

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Edmundo González: The man taking on Maduro for Venezuela's presidency

The former diplomat is the surprise opposition candidate trying to depose the incumbent, Nicolás Maduro.

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Gaza release deal has to happen now, hostage's mother says

"She can survive this," Ayelet Levy Shachar says of her daughter, who's been held in Gaza for nine months.

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Russian arrested over alleged plot to 'destabilise' Paris Olympics

It comes just days before the games get under way with an opening ceremony in central Paris on Friday.

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Keanu Reeves: I think about death all the time

The Matrix star's new novel, The Book of Elsewhere, explores the theme of mortality.

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Hollywood stars praise Biden and rally round Harris

Famous faces are quick to pay tribute to the US president, after he says he won't stand for re-election.

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Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

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'Significant number' of devices back up - CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity firm behind global outage says it continues to focus on restoring all impacted computers.

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Biden has endorsed Harris. What happens next?

The path for a Democratic nominee is less than clear months before the election.

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Trump shooter flew drone above rally site ahead of time - US media

It is thought the device, now being examined, was used to pick the best line of sight to the former president.

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Fined for yellow and blue shoes: How Russian laws smother dissent

Since the invasion of Ukraine, the measures used to clamp down on Kremlin critics have swelled.

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‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgery

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

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The Spanish fightback against record tourism

Activists say spiralling housing costs are due to properties being bought by foreigners - or rented over the summer.

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Fans, flames and fish: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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The African Tour de France cyclist racking up historic wins

Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.

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Bodies of fallen climbers finally recovered from Everest 'death zone'

A clean-up team removed four bodies from the Himalayas in this year's operation.

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What Republicans want from a second Trump presidency

Some of former President Donald Trump's most ardent supporters have been speaking to the BBC's Kayla Epstein.

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Red carpets, cars and cowries: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Germany plans to halve military aid for Ukraine

Berlin says a G7 scheme to raise $50bn from interest on frozen Russian assets will ensure other funding.

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Dinosaur skeleton fetches record $44.6m at auction

The near complete skeleton of a stegosaurus - named Apex - is 11ft (3.4m) tall and 27ft long, Sotheby's says.

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Trump gunman seen as threat before attack, was lost in crowd

The killer had also searched for pictures of Donald Trump and President Joe Biden before the shooting, law enforcement told lawmakers Wednesday.

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Ursula von der Leyen faces crunch vote on top Europe job

Despite Ursula von der Leyen's efforts to secure support, the outcome of today's vote remains uncertain.

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Drake's Toronto home 'The Embassy' hit by floods

The Canadian rapper joked on Instagram that the rushing floodwaters "better be espresso martini".

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New tech aims to keep polar bears and people apart

Fears about the two species coming into contact are growing as Arctic sea ice melts.

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Inside the beauty pageant in the world’s worst place to be a woman

Somali women break cultural taboos to take part in a contest aimed at giving them confidence.

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Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

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Watch: Witness tells BBC he saw gunman on roof

A man with a rifle was seen on a rooftop minutes before shots were fired at a Trump rally, a witness says.

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Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard

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Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

The former US president and supporters around him are seen crouching after loud bangs are heard.

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Hamas says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian zone

An air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

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Ros Atkins on... The Biden dilemma facing the Democrats

A growing number of Democrats are calling on Joe Biden to end his presidential re-election bid after a series of gaffes.

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As Apple headset reaches Europe, will VR ever hit the mainstream?

As Apple's Vision Pro headset launches in the UK, can it finally kickstart the virtual reality market?

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Five jailed for Ecuador presidential candidate's murder

The head of the Los Lobos gang is handed a 34 year sentence for ordering Fernando Villavicencio's murder.

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Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers.

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Srebrenica massacre: 'What happened should be known'

Victims' loved ones say "lies" are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.

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Starmer meets Biden: Special relationship 'stronger now than ever'

The UK's new prime minister has met the US president for the first time on a trip to Washington DC.

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Nato vows 'irreversible path' to Ukraine membership

Members also set out plans for more military aid for the Ukrainian army, including F-16 fighter jets.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro may be charged over jewel sale

Brazil's ex-president is accused of benefiting from a scheme to sell gifts given to his government.

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How Canada became a car theft capital of the world

From installing bollards to hiring private security, fed up Canadians are trying new ways to safeguard their cars.

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Rewards for tourists who litter pick in Copenhagen

The city hopes to offset the "environmental burden" of tourism with rewards for eco-friendly travellers.

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Jubilation and stunned silence: France reacts to exit polls

Polls projected a surprise victory for France's left-wing coalition, denying the far-right of its expected win.

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Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land

A Kenyan coastal region has seen a spate of murders, supposedly over witchcraft but really over land.

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How fetching water is holding back India's women

Indian women and girls nearly always collect water for families - leaving them no time to work.

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'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries

Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%.

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Forget Ethiopia's Spice Girls - this singer salutes the true queens

Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.

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Tennis, flags and fire: Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Rescue street dogs, or euthanise them? Turks split over its strays

Four million stray dogs roam Turkey. But getting them off the streets is proving contentious.

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Concern over reports of Orban planning Moscow trip

One top EU leader says Hungary's PM "has no mandate to engage with Russia" on behalf of the bloc.

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Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?

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Rare plants hidden in toys - and other trafficking tactics

How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it.

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Ukraine calls them meat assaults: Russia's brutal plan to take ground

Russia is throwing wave after wave of men forward in Ukraine to make ground. The tactic is working.

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IVF help for wild rhinos from zoo cousins

Scientists are collecting eggs from rhinos in zoos in a bid to boost the gene pool of wild rhinos.

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How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI.

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A Bugatti car, a first lady and the fake stories aimed at Americans

A former US police officer runs an AI-powered network of misleading news sites turning its sights towards November.

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Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone

It is estimated a third of girls are married off before they turn 18 in the West Africa nation.

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How a Gaza 'stunt' divided Australia's parliament

Ms Payman says she has been "exiled" for voting against her party to recognise Palestinian statehood.

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The Malawi music icon who became a 'soldier for the poor'

Lucius Banda, who has died aged 53, became known as the "soldier" for the voiceless.

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Trump says immunity ruling 'big win' for democracy

The former US president hails a Supreme Court verdict giving him partial immunity from prosecution.

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Will Biden's green jobs policy help him win votes?

The US president has invested heavily in helping to create renewable energy jobs across the country.

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Hurricane Beryl seen from space in Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl seen from space in Caribbean

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I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war

Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'shadows'

A selection of your pictures on the theme of 'shadows'.

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Young women fear return to a broken land of rubble and brutality

Yazidi women visiting the UK to sing tell of their concerns as the camps they live in face closure.

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At least 18 killed in northern Nigeria blasts

Suspected suicide bombers attacked a wedding and funerals in Gwoza, officials say.

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Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living

Jan and Els sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage.

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EU warns Georgia's NGO law is blocking its path to joining

EU leaders say the country's current course of action threatens its acceptance into the bloc.

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Rock stars, wrestlers and pilgrims: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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The Nigerian queer parties that offer liberation

A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.

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Biden v Trump: What are they thinking in Moscow, Beijing and Delhi?

Eight BBC correspondents give their view on the US election from global capitals.

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VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian

Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by around 50% after the announcement.

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Watch: Julian Assange arrives at US court in Saipan

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has arrived in Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, a US territory, to attend court.

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US couple 'walked for hours' before dying in Hajj heat

The two pilgrims' daughter says a tour agency they used had failed to provide basic necessities.

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Bangladesh's deadliest executioner dies

The 74-year-old hanged several high-profile figures during his time in prison for murder.

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Julian Assange to plead guilty in deal with US

The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to US criminal charges to avoid extradition, according to court documents.

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Intense fighting in Rafah near end, says Netanyahu

But the war in Gaza will continue until Hamas is driven from power, the Israeli prime minister says.

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Trump and Biden sharpen lines ahead of debate showdown

Joe Biden spent the weekend with aides at Camp David while Donald Trump was on the campaign trail.

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China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

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Giant anti-government protest rally grips Tel Aviv

Video shows scuffles and people being arrested as police – some on horseback – tried to move protesters off the city’s main highway.

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Why a 12-year-old took action against period poverty

A German girl organises a big contribution to a South African charity tackling period-poverty issues.

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US states want to ban phones in schools. How would that work?

More schools are weighing smartphone bans as students struggle to socialise and face mental-health issues.

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Judge Cannon, and the Trump trial going nowhere fast

Critics argue the inexperienced Trump appointee Aileen Cannon has indulged the former president's delay tactics.

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ICRC says 22 killed in strike near its Gaza office

The International Committee of the Red Cross said the "grave security incident" was the latest of several.

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Escaped pet donkey found 'living best life' with elk

A man hiking in the California wilderness has stumbled upon a pet donkey that has been missing for five years.

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Microsoft back as most valuable firm as Nvidia slips

The artificial intelligence chip giant briefly took the top spot from the software company this week.

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Chimpanzees ‘self-medicate’ with healing plants

Wild chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to eat when they are sick or injured, a study says.

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China changed village names 'to erase Uyghur culture'

Activists claim removal of place names is the latest attempt to undermine Uyghur culture in China.

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Boeing crash families demand record $25bn fine

The families of victims of two 737 Max crashes also call for prosecutions a day after apology by chief executive.

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NK soldiers cross border prompting warning shots

Seoul believes the border violation was not intentional, as North Korea prepares for Putin's visit.

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'I would be beheaded': Islamist insurgency flares in Mozambique

A bold insurgent attack heightens fears of instability as a regional force prepares to pull out.

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'Bling bishop' US pastor sentenced to 9 years

The flamboyant religious leader made headlines after he was robbed of $1m in jewellery during a sermon.

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Singapore races to clean up beaches after oil spill

About 400 tonnes of oil has washed onto the city-state's southern shores after a shipping crash.

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Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply.

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'I feel broken': Inside the mind of the woman who ran 1,000km in 12 days

At the end of her challenge, the 52-year-old says ultra-running is a good way to "get uncomfortable".

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Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions

She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe.

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Demolition begins at Parkland school shooting site

'I hear her voice when we drive down this road', says the father of one of the shooting victims.

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What happened to the women who took on the Taliban?

Afghan women tell the BBC they were beaten and tortured for protesting against the Taliban.

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Nasa astronaut distress message broadcast in error

Space agency says the clip was from a training exercise which was accidentally put on YouTube,

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Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles

The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans.

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Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says

The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.

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Underwater video shows likely 1971 plane wreckage

Experts believe they've found the remains of a small jet that mysteriously vanished more than fifty years ago.

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Sandy Hook survivors to graduate high school

Around 60 students who witnessed the killing of their classmates will receive their diplomas.

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US widens Russia sanctions in banking crackdown

The US broadens Russia sanctions, including a fresh crackdown on banks and tech.

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US hot dog contest can't stomach champ's vegan deal

Joey Chestnut told he cannot join famed Nathan's contest on 4 July unless he drops sponsorship by vegan brand.

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Statins pioneer Akira Endo dies aged 90

The Japanese scientist's work led to the creation of the life-saving drugs now used by millions.

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Haiti forms new government to tackle gang violence

A new government has been formed in Haiti as it tries to restore order in the violence-ravaged nation.

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Why the EU might be about to make Chinese electric cars more expensive

Brussels is widely expected to introduce tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles coming to Europe.

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French officer held after 19-year-old allegedly shot dead

A police officer is being questioned after a young man was allegedly shot dead during a traffic stop, French prosecutors say.

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Europe's night of election drama capped by Macron bombshell

The French leader lost to the far right then called an election, in one of many big stories across the EU.

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Nigerian star's drowning forces Nollywood to look at safety

How Junior Pope's death shocked Nigeria's film industry and the health and safety repercussions.

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Graduation ceremony finally happens, 50 years later

A 1974 graduation was canceled in the face of a tornado. The ceremony finally happened this month.

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Howard University strips Diddy of honorary degree

The university called the rapper "so fundamentally incompatible" with Howard after shocking video emerged.

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I married the love of my life in a Ukrainian bunker. Two days later he was killed

As Russia relentlessly shelled Mariupol in 2022, a romance was blooming several metres below.

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Ex-Trump strategist Bannon ordered to prison

A US court has ordered ex-Trump campaign strategist Steve Bannon to turn himself in by 1 July.

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‘Cold lava’ floods Philippines village after eruption

Footage shows rivers of volcanic ash and debris following an ‘explosive eruption’ at Mt Kanlaon.

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India’s opposition looked down and out – now they’re back

Narendra Modi has won - but the election is being seen as a huge comeback for his opponents.

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Israeli strike on UN school in Gaza kills at least 20, locals say

The Israeli army said it carried out a strike on a UN school that housed a "Hamas compound".

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Putin warns Russia could provide weapons to strike West

The Russian president has been criticising the West's delivery of long-range weapons to Ukraine.

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'Mansplaining' French PM accused of sidelining colleague

Gabriel Attal burst on to a broadcast featuring his party’s lead EU election candidate Valérie Hayer.

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Cost of going green sparks backlash from Europe's voters

Voters demanded action against climate change in 2019 elections, but resistance has since broken out.

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The ANC dilemma which will determine South Africa's future

South Africa's leader will have to rely on the opposition to form a government after electoral losses.

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Volcanic thriller sparks Spielberg talks and interest from Hollywood

Michael Crichton's widow asked bestselling author James Patterson to finish his volcanic thriller.

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'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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'Russia now is like 1984': Inside a Russian dystopian library

Deep in Putin's Russia, Ivanovo's George Orwell library is still lending books on totalitarianism.

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German football coach condemns 'racist' TV survey

Julian Nagelsmann condemned the poll, which asked if people wanted more white players on the German team.

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Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks.

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Young French leader's rise and Belgium's future existence: What to watch in EU elections

BBC correspondents across Europe assess the national mood ahead of European Parliament elections.

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Parents' marriage made Wilson 'avoid relationships'

The Australian actor speaks about her career, childhood and recent book with Desert Island Discs.

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Arrests, accusations and AI: India’s election unpacked

On 4 June, Indians will find out who governs their country for the next five years.

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The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller

Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list.

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We have no Plan B if Ukraine falls, says Estonia

Estonia is pouring money and weapons into Ukraine’s war effort to try to push back the Russians.

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Hush-money trial was Trump's to lose. Here’s why he did

Trump's lack of a counter-narrative was among the problems that stymied the defence, some say.

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Meet the women campaigning to become Mexico's first female president

Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez are election front-runners in a deeply patriarchal society.

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Wordle in legal row with geography spinoff, Worldle

The New York Times, Wordle's owner, accuses similarly-named geography game of "creating confusion."

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Earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed

The James Webb Space Telescope smashes its own record for detecting the most distant known galaxy.

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Suspended driver joins court hearing while driving

The judge was surprised when a defendant charged with driving on a suspended license appeared behind the wheel.

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How the Kremlin uses comics to glorify its war in Ukraine

Under a Kremlin-backed scheme, comics praising the invasion of Ukraine and glorifying Russian soldiers are being distributed to schools across Russia.

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Zelensky urges Biden to attend Ukraine peace summit

The Ukrainian president says his US counterpart's absence would "only be applauded by Putin".

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Is Nigeria on the right track after a year of Tinubu?

A year of the presidency of Bola Tinubu has left many worse off and worried about their next meal.

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Melinda French Gates to donate $1bn in women's rights

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates is committing $1 billion (£782.4m) to women’s causes

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What happens if Trump is convicted in hush-money trial?

The jury in Mr Trump's hush-money case will soon begin deliberations. So what could happen next?

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Netanyahu vows to continue war amid air strike condemnation

At least 45 people were killed in a strike on Rafah, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.

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Pope allegedly used derogatory term for gay people

The Pope was speaking at a meeting of bishops on whether gay men should be allowed to become priests.

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Deadly explosion reported in Gaza refugee camp

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says 50 people were killed and scores injured.

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'We saw the flight attendant just go up in the air'

People from a Dublin-bound plane from Doha describe scenes on board during severe turbulence.

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Newborn babies die after fire at Delhi hospital

At least six infants have been killed, officials said, while the hospital's owner has fled.

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Meet the Peaky Blinders - Ukraine's drone squad defending Kharkiv

High-tech drones help Ukraine's defenders - but they say they need more support from allies.

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Is ANC conquering or struggling in South Africa poll?

The governing party wraps up its campaign for a seventh term with a rally in Soweto.

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Waterborne disease outbreak after Brazil floods kills four

Authorities in Rio Grande do Sul are investigating more than 800 suspected cases of leptospirosis after unprecedented floods.

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How films stars faded - and pop stars took over

While fans can't get enough of pop stars at stadium tours, things do not look so rosy for movie stars.

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Alec Baldwin request to drop Rust manslaughter case denied

The actor was charged earlier this year over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a film set in 2021.

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The pro-Trump ‘meme team’ behind video referencing ‘Reich’

The Dilley Meme Team has produced dozens of videos and images reshared by the former president

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US to sue Ticketmaster owner Live Nation

Officials are expected to challenge the company's business practices, the BBC's US partner CBS News reported.

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Haiti health system on verge of collapse, UN says

Unicef says six out of 10 hospitals in Haiti are barely operational, putting millions of children at risk.

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Scarlett Johansson's AI row has echoes of Silicon Valley's bad old days

A clash with the actor has echoes of the macho tech giants of the past, says Zoe Kleinman.

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Louisiana House passes bill to restrict abortion pills

State lawmakers are seeking to reclassify Mifepristone and Misoprostol as "controlled dangerous substances".

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Ex-Russian army commander detained over fraud charge

Ivan Popov was fired in 2023 after criticising Russia's management of the Ukraine war in a leaked recording.

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Diddy assault video cements fall of hip-hop icon

Footage of his attack on Cassie Ventura has brought a moment of reckoning for one of rap's most powerful men.

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'Stop threatening us', Taiwan's new president tells China

He urged Beijing to replace confrontation with dialogue, shortly after being sworn in on Monday.

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Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C

Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.

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How should countries deal with falling birth rates?

As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.

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US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'

Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.

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Attacked Navalny ally will 'never give up' fight

Leonid Volkov says his fight against Vladimir Putin will never end, speaking after a hammer attack outside his home.

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Brazil floods: On board a rescue helicopter

The BBC's Ione Wells joins emergency services in Rio Grande do Sul, which has seen its worst ever floods.

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Taiwan's steely leader rewrote the book on how to deal with China

Taiwan's outgoing president says boosting her country's military was the only way to defy China's threat.

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Throwing cash in the air - Nigeria's wedding dilemma

Spraying money - flinging cash at the happy couple - is a highlight of many ceremonies but is illegal.

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US senator Bob Menendez reveals wife's cancer amid bribery trial

Bob Menendez said his spouse and co-defendant would undergo a mastectomy following her diagnosis.

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Biden backs historic move to relax cannabis rules

The plan does not legalise marijuana for recreational use as is currently the law in half the US.

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US brothers allegedly stole $25m in 12 seconds

Officials say the crypto heist, supposedly pulled off by two MIT-educated men, is first of its kind.

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Israeli protesters block aid trucks destined for Gaza

Unverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.

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Protests as Georgia approves controversial 'foreign agent' law

The bill targets civil society organisations and independent media that receive foreign funding.

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Eurovision responds to complaints of bad behaviour

The EBU says it "regrets" that some countries "didn’t respect the spirit" of the contest in Sweden.

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South Dakota governor banned from tribal land

Six Native tribes have banned Kristi Noem from their reservations as her controversies pile up.

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Thousands protest in Georgia against foreign influence bill

Critics denounce a so-called "Russian law", saying it's like a law used by the Kremlin to silence critics.

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Cold lava sweeps villages near volcano, killing 37

Heavy rains washed volcanic debris and pebbles down Mount Marapi in Indonesia.

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Spain Socialists win Catalan election

The Catalan Socialist Party wins the regional elections as pro-independence parties lose ground.

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Georgia opposition urges UK to oppose 'Russian law'

Critics say the foreign influence bill will be used to clamp down on the Tbilisi government's opponents.

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Children killed as bomb falls near Sudan hospital - MSF

The battle for control of the western city of El Fasher has intensified over the last few days.

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Eurovision 2024: Switzerland's Nemo wins contest, UK comes 18th

Swiss singer Nemo becomes the first non-binary artist to win Eurovision with their song, The Code.

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Hope for rare mountain chicken frog thanks to London-born froglets

Frantic efforts are being made to save the endangered mountain chicken frog, native to just two Caribbean islands.

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Woman says she will sue over Baby Reindeer character

Fiona Harvey accuses Netflix, as well as writer Richard Gadd, of lying, in a Piers Morgan interview.

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Barron Trump 'declines' Republican convention role

The former US president's youngest child, 18, has "prior commitments", according to his mother.

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Peru president’s brother held in corruption probe

Nicanor Boluarte’s arrest comes weeks after President Dina Boluarte's home was raided over corruption allegations.

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Eurovision final: Seven things to look out for

A look at some of the most eye-catching performers, ahead of the grand final on Saturday night.

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Trump's lawyers spar with Stormy Daniels in trial

The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through the cross-examination that the former adult-film star faced in court.

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See the hip-hop bling on display in New York

A new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History features jewellery from some of the genre's biggest names

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Netanyahu defiant after US threat to stop weapons

Israeli leader says his country will "stand alone" and "fight with fingernails" if shipments are halted.

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Israel heads to Eurovision final, despite protests

Twenty-year-old singer Eden Golan makes the final, despite being booed during dress rehearsals.

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House cancels DC mayor testimony after campus arrests

Some House Republicans had called on officials to arrest the pro-Palestinian student protesters in DC.

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Saudi forces 'permitted to kill’ for new eco-city

An ex-intelligence officer tells the BBC he was permitted to shoot dead those resisting eviction.

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Malaysia offers trade partners 'orangutan diplomacy'

The great apes are proposed as gifts for palm oil importers, but conservationists voice concerns.

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Biden warns of 'ferocious surge' of antisemitism in US

The US president says there had been a rise in antisemitism since the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel.

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Mushroom lunch cook pleads not guilty to murder

Three people died after they were allegedly served a poisonous mushroom meal in regional Victoria in 2023.

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Little chance of change in the Kremlin as Putin is sworn in again

Most Russians seem happy with their president, even as he wages war in Ukraine and curbs democracy.

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Millions brave searing heat to vote in India election

As India's election nears the halfway mark, voters say a gruelling heatwave is getting to them.

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Lord of the Rings cast pay tribute to Bernard Hill

The actor, who plays King Théoden in Peter Jackson's trilogy, passed away early on Sunday morning.

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LA police clear out pro-Palestinian camp at university

The clear out comes as universities prepare for possible disruptions at graduation ceremonies.

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Crumbs! French bakers beat longest baguette world record

A 140.5m (461ft)-long baguette baked in the Parisian suburbs has beaten a previous record from Italy in 2019.

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Three bodies found in Mexico had bullet wounds to heads

Authorities believe three tourists were attacked as they were trying to fend off an attempted theft.

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German election candidate attacked on campaign

Matthias Ecke was seriously injured after being kicked and hit in a suspected politically-motivated attack.

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Queensland MP says she was drugged and assaulted

Brittany Lauga says she was attacked in her home constituency, and that other women were too.

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Three arrested over Sikh activist's killing in Canada

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead last June, sparking a diplomatic row between India and Canada.

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Spain-Argentina row over drug-use accusation

A row breaks out after Spain's transport minister suggests Argentina's president has taken drugs.

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Homes demolished after Kenya flood evacuation order

Residents of a slum say the destruction of their homes caught them by surprise and they have nowhere to stay.

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Ukrainian MP charged with embezzling £220,000

Prosecutors allege the politician bought assets worth far more than his official income could cover.

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The insect farmers turning to AI to help lower costs

Makers of insect-based animal feed hope to be able to compete with soybeans on price.

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Scientists work to make healthier white bread

The research aimed at lovers of white bread has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food.

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Tensions grow as China ramps up mining for green tech

China has taken big stakes in mines across the world extracting minerals vital to the green economy.

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Stowaway cat accidently mailed in returned package

Galeana is back home in the US state of Utah and in good health after spending six days in a box.

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Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".

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Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there's more to the story.

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Why ice costs more than bread in Mali

People are grappling with power cuts as well as extreme heat blamed on human-induced climate change.

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Has South Africa's 'get-out-of-jail' vote lived up to the hype?

Thirty years after Nelson Mandela's election and apartheid's end, South Africans reflect on democracy.

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Indian students have died in the US – the community wants answers

A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.

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Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?

From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.

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Royal Navy destroyer shoots down Houthi missile

The HMS Diamond was deployed in the Gulf of Aden when its crew used her Sea Viper missile system.

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Meta shares sink after it reveals spending plans

The firm said expenses would be higher this year as it spends heavily on artificial intelligence.

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Russia or EU? Controversial bill draws Georgians onto streets

Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.

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US secretly sends long-range missiles to Ukraine

Missiles delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea, US media say.

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Restart aid to Palestinian UN agency, EU urges

Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA.

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Justice department to pay survivors of Nassar abuse $138m

The FBI's watchdog found it made errors when told of sexual abuse by US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

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Arrests, raids and infighting: India's opposition takes on Modi

The unwieldy alliance has had leaders arrested and bank accounts frozen as it tries to unseat the PM.

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Bruises and broken ribs - Israel's unexplained prison deaths

The prison service did not directly address reports 13 prisoners had died since last October.

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Palestinian UN agency must improve neutrality - report

The report adds Israel has not provided "supporting evidence" that many UNRWA staff are members of terror groups.

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What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.

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Moment huge explosion rocks Iraq military base

Local security officials said one person was killed and eight others wounded.

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BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

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BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosions

Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.

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An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East

The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now.

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An attack on women that has devastated Australia

The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - fearful.

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Netflix profits soar after password crackdown

The streaming giant said it added 9.3 million subscribers in the first three months of the year.

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US again warns Israel against Rafah offensive

Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives have agreed to take US concerns "into account", the White House says.

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US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut

A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".

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Powerful Greenland women project wins photo award

The winning images from this year's Sony World Photography Awards.

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The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree

Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy.

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Stabbed Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged terror attack.

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Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals

It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year.

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Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16

Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.

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Bowen: Iran's attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifeline

Gaza is out of the headlines, but the pressure on Israel's PM has changed rather than disappeared.

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US student's speech cancelled in Israel-Gaza hate row

The decision to cancel the valedictorian's speech came amid a backlash over her social media.

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Protest and pain - Kenya's month-long doctors' strike

Patients have been left without access to crucial services at state hospitals for a month.

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US media push Biden and Trump for TV debate pledge

A dozen top US outlets urged candidates to take part in debates, citing "exceptionally high" stakes.

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All eyes turn to what Israel does next

With Iran and Israel in direct confrontation, BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner considers what comes next.

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Watch: Tel Aviv residents unfazed by Iran attack threat

People were seen drinking in the streets of Tel Aviv despite Iran confirming a drone launch.

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Iranian special forces seize Israel-linked ship

The MSC Aries was seized by troops descending from a helicopter early on Saturday, the ship's owner says.

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Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections

Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.

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Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud

Truong My Lan started life as a market trader. Now, she has been convicted of stealing billions.

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Ukrainian MPs pass law to boost troop numbers

The conscription bill is approved as the military faces Russian advances in the east.

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How gang violence gripped a tourist haven

Ecuador used to be one of Latin America's safest countries but has struggled to cope with escalating violence.

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UK won't suspend arms sales to Israel - Cameron

There has been mounting pressure on the UK government to suspend arms sales amid the crisis in Gaza.

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‘Now or never’: Congressmen say US must send Ukraine aid

A Republican and a Democrat spoke with the BBC News after meeting with President Zelensky.

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'Uncharted territory' fears after record hot March

Monthly hot streak continues in March with scientists struggling to explain the scale of recent heating.

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Rare blind mole spotted in Australian outback

The palm-sized creatures have silky golden locks, no eyes, a stumpy tail and flipper-like hands.

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Jury questions in Trump hush money trial revealed

Jurors will be asked how they feel about an ex-president being criminally charged, among other questions.

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Bowen: Obstacles to peace seem larger than ever

The risk of an all-out Middle East war is increasing as the crisis in Gaza grows ever more desperate.

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Bucha's wounds still raw two years on

A town known for its brutal Russian occupation is being cleaned up and rebuilt, but for many the emotional scars remain.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my commute'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip.

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Guatemala ex-general on trial accused of genocide

Benedicto Lucas Garcia, 91, allegedly ordered the murder of over 1,200 indigenous Ixil Maya people.

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Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip.

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Israel urged to publish full report on aid team deaths

World Central Kitchen, which had seven of its staff killed in Gaza, said Israel must be transparent.

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Moment diver slips during Olympic pool inauguration

Alexis Jandard laughs off the incident on social media, posting, “My back is fine, but my ego…”.

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Argentina battles dengue surge and repellent shortage

Residents say it is almost impossible to buy repellent as they prepare for their worst dengue season.

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McDonald's to buy back all its Israeli restaurants

The deal follows a boycott of the business after franchisee Alonyal gave free food to Israeli soldiers.

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Truck crash spills live salmon into Oregon river

The fish were due to be released into another waterway, but now the salmon population of a creek has been boosted instead.

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Google looks to AI paywall option - report

The search giant is reported to be considering charging for premium features in a major business shake-up.

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Will Truth Social post a financial bailout for Trump?

Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall.

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France's unique orphanage for police children

Orpheopolis cares for the children of officers who have died in the line of duty or by suicide.

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Murder suspect loses re-election bid in Australia

Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden had been campaigning for a city council seat in highly unusual circumstances.

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Bricks of cocaine wash up on Australian beaches

More than 250kg of the drug has been found along the New South Wales seaboard since December.

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Trump posts $175m bond in New York fraud case

An appeals court gave him a reprieve after he could not secure a bond for the full $464m penalty

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Florida's top court ushers in six-week abortion ban

One of the strictest abortion bans in the US can take effect, but voters will have their say on the matter.

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Parents of Chibok girls heartbroken - again

Some of their rescued daughters have chosen to stay married to their abductors, with government approval.

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A baby gorilla's journey in search of a mum

'Jameela' has travelled from a zoo Texas to one in Ohio looking for a family after her birth mum rejected her.

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The Iranians celebrating Easter in secret

Iranians who have converted to Christianity from Islam can only practise their faith in secret.

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Why funeral of a TikTok star stunned Kenyans

Villagers complain that some of the fans of the late Brian Chira were not respectful at the burial.

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Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online

Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says.

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The football pitch that doubles as an execution ground

Goalposts used by children on a beach in Somalia's capital are posts set up for firing squad executions.

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Trump pushes legal challenges in two cases

Mr Trump's legal team want a district attorney removed in one case and a gag order limited in another.

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Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr dies aged 87

He was the first black man to win a supporting actor Oscar for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman.

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Jacob Zuma barred from South Africa election

South Africa's ex-president has backed a new party seeking to take on the governing ANC.

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Waiting for Evan, Putin's 'bargaining chip' in Russian jail

It has been one year since US journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia and accused of spying.

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India's army of gold refiners face new competition

India has thousands of small gold refineries which are facing more competition from big players.

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Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to Turkey's future

Millions of Turks vote on Sunday, and President Erdogan hopes to regain control of Turkey's biggest city.

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North Korea censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers

The gardening presenter fell foul of the secretive state's strict rules because of his choice of attire.

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What is at stake in South Africa's election?

The ANC has governed since the end of apartheid, but its vote could fall below 50% for the first time.

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Australian freed after 36 hours trapped in drain

The man told authorities he had become stuck "while trying to retrieve his phone".

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Law enforcement raids Sean 'Diddy' Combs's properties

The reason for the raids is unclear, but the hip-hop mogul has recently faced sexual misconduct allegations.

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Baseball star Ohtani 'shocked' by alleged theft

The player, who stressed he had never bet on sports, said his former translator had lied about his debts.

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Footage shows raids at Sean 'Diddy' Combs's properties

US Homeland Security agents were seen entering the rap mogul's properties in Los Angeles and Miami.

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Ukraine says it hit Russian landing ships in Crimea

A large number of missiles targeted Kyiv early on Sunday as Russia stepped up attacks against Ukraine.

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Nigerian pupils taken in mass abduction freed

Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.

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First J-Pop, then K-Pop - could I-Pop be next?

Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi are members of India's first mainstream girl group in over 20 years.

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Moscow concert hall attack videos examined

BBC Verify examines video taken by those caught up in the attack on the Crocus City Hall theatre outside Moscow.

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Moment Ukraine's largest dam hit by missile

Large areas of Ukraine are suffering blackouts after Russian missiles targeted energy infrastructure.

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Big missile attack targets Ukrainian capital

At least 17 people were injured as debris from more than 30 intercepted missiles fell on Kyiv, officials say.

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White supremacist captured after bloody prison break

The pair are suspected to have been involved in two homicides while on the run since Wednesday.

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Court denies Navalny mother's case against prison

Lyudmila Navalnaya had filed a claim of improper medical care against the Russian penal colony.

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India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal

The country has applied for two new licences to explore the deep seabed in parts of the Indian Ocean.

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Planners foresaw danger at fatal Travis Scott concert

Ten people died at the concert, but new court documents suggest the tragedy could've been avoided.

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The 'lottery king' who is India's top political donor

Santiago Martin's colourful life is marked by political scandals and allegations of financial irregularities.

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Watch: Kim Jong Un oversees rocket launcher drills

Video shows the North Korean leader speaking to military officials as rockets fire into the sky.

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The US Navy's relentless battle against Houthi attacks

The BBC gets rare access to a US aircraft carrier trying to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea.

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Man convicted of ambush shooting in New Mexico

Aftab Hussein's murder was one of three that caused widespread fear in Albuquerque's Muslim community.

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Customers withdraw millions after cash machine glitch

Clients at Ethiopia's biggest commercial bank are being urged to return any money that isn't theirs.

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US reports death of senior Hamas military leader

Details are also released of President Biden's high-stakes call to Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Israel launches night raid on Gaza al-Shifa hospital

Eye witnesses described panic and gunfire around the hospital in Gaza City after IDF troops moved in.

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Trabzonspor fans attack Fenerbahce players after loss

Trabzonspor fans ran on to the field and attacked Fenerbahce players after Sunday's Super Lig match.

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The WhatsApp group that saved trafficked women

How 54 Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in slave-like conditions were rescued.

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Idris Elba 'dreams big' with West African eco-city plan

The actor aims to regenerate an island off Sierra Leone and start the country’s first wind farm.

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'He will come back’ - Israeli hostage families cling to hope, and demand a deal

How months of trauma after seeing loved ones killed or held captive in Gaza is taking its toll.

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Evacuations as Iceland volcano erupts again

It is the fourth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since December - and Grindavik is evacuated again.

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Hong Kong court jails 12 over legislature riot

Pro-democracy demonstrators broke into Hong Kong's legislature in 2019 during months-long protests.

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EU backs law against forced labour in supply chains

Critics say the draft law - also targeting environmental abuse - is too weak to be really effective.

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Biden backs top Democrat calling for Israeli election

Senator Schumer said on Thursday that Israel risked becoming a "pariah" with Mr Netanyahu in charge.

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Israel says it plans Gaza 'humanitarian islands'

It comes ahead of a planned offensive in the city of Rafah, where 1.4 million people are sheltering.

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Trapped by gunfire at Gaza hospital, people risked death to help injured

Testimony and video show how people in the grounds of Nasser hospital were shot at, killed and wounded.

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The story of I Will Always Love You, 50 years on

Dolly Parton's ballad endures after five decades - from Elvis Presley to Whitney Houston and beyond.

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'Stampede' of kangaroos invades Melbourne golf course

A local golfer is left stunned after a mob of marsupials interrupted his game.

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US man sentenced for murder of tourist in Germany

Troy Philipp B admitted to raping and killing an American tourist near Neuschwanstein Castle in 2023.

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Bird flu infects penguins at famous wildlife haven

The first avian influenza cases in the penguins of South Georgia are reported by scientists.

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US military ship heading to Gaza to build port

With land and air deliveries proving difficult, it is hoped a floating pier will help aid get into Gaza by sea.

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US evacuates Haiti embassy staff amid gang violence

The move follows attacks by gangs on the airport, police stations and prisons this week.

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Britt denies misleading voters in Biden rebuttal

Katie Britt was criticised for citing a sex trafficking case which happened in Mexico almost 20-years-ago.

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IDF completes road across Gaza, satellite images show

The IDF says it is to facilitate troop movements but experts fear it could be used as a barrier.

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Watch: United Airlines plane loses tyre during take-off

The Tokyo-bound Boeing-777 was diverted to Los Angeles, where it made a safe emergency landing.

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Transparency tool launched by BBC Verify

BBC Verify has introduced a new feature to show audiences how we know what we know.

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Man arrested in high-profile Australian disappearance

Samantha Murphy has not been seen since leaving her home for a run more than a month ago.

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Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets

Linwei Ding is also accused of secretly working for Chinese competitors.

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Rust armourer guilty of cinematographer's death

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found not guilty of a second charge - tampering with evidence.

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UN finds 'convincing information' of sexual violence against hostages

The UN also found "reasonable grounds to believe" rapes took place during Hamas's 7 October attack.

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Trump or Biden: Who does China’s Communist Party want?

With Super Tuesday underway in the US, the BBC asks China's elite who they want to win this year's election.

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Mr Ibu - the man who made Africa laugh

Nigerian comic actor John Okafor could make people erupt into laughter without even opening his mouth.

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Trump wins as Supreme Court sidesteps political landmines

The Republican celebrates the ruling, which does not give a view on whether he engaged in insurrection at the US Capitol.

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The tree-planting mayor of Freetown

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr's has faced challenges in her climate change mission but won over many women.

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The Ukrainian teenagers who returned for their school prom

Three friends who were separated by the war talk about going back home for a special school reunion.

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Can a rubberstamp parliament help China's economy?

The National People's Congress is a political performance. But watch carefully for signs of policy change.

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US urges more aid for starving people in Gaza

US Vice-President Kamala Harris says Israel must let more aid into Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire.

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The 'banned' Star Trek episode that promised a united Ireland

A scene discussing Ireland's "2024 unification" stopped the episode from being shown in the UK.

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Trump wins Michigan, Missouri and Idaho nominations

The results give Donald Trump 247 Republican delegates, compared to challenger Nikki Haley's 24.

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Massive blizzard hits western United States

The snowstorm hit California's Sierra Nevada mountains especially hard, with up to 10ft of snow expected.

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Gazans crowdfund thousands for uncertain escape

People hoping to leave Gaza in a widening humanitarian crisis must dodge scammers and pay huge sums.

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