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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