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Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Bodycam footage shows car launching off tow truck's ramp on Georgia highway

The driver launched the car through the air before crash landing onto another car on the road.

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Djokovic's Kosovo message angers French minister

Novak Djokovic's political message about Kosovo at the French Open was "not appropriate", says France's sports minister.

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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week.

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Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana's famous author and feminist dies

Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.

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Jam Master Jay: Third man charged over death of Run-DMC star

Two men were charged with the murder of the trailblazing hip-hop DJ in 2020.

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Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Alleged former Russian spy whale spotted off Sweden's coast

Hvaldimir the beluga whale was first found off Norway's coast in 2019 wearing a Russian harness.

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Monday, 29 May 2023

Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.

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German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.

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Kosovo: Fresh clashes as Nato troops called in to northern towns

Serb protesters are angry at ethnic Albanian mayors being installed in Serb-majority areas.

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Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.

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US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains.

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Sunday, 28 May 2023

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.

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Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead and three missing

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing.

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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.

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Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.

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French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is booed off court for avoiding a handshake with Aryna Sabalenka after the Belarusian's first-round win at the French Open.

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Spanish village votes in 30 seconds

The seven registered voters of Villaroya beat their own record of 32 seconds.

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Kitten stuck in rain pipe for three days found alive

Rescuers in Beirut used small cameras to identify the location of the feline before pulling it to safety.

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Saturday, 27 May 2023

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.

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Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate.

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Turkish presidency run-off decides if Erdogan should have five more years

Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path.

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Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict.

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Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband

One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement.

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Friday, 26 May 2023

IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side.

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Driver swept backwards in raging Spanish floodwaters

Video filmed on a phone shows the driver losing control of the car before getting caught in the current.

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Roger Waters: German police investigate Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume

Authorities are investigating the Pink Floyd star after he wore the controversial outfit in Berlin.

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Celine Dion cancels all remaining shows over poor health

The singer revealed last year she had been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome, affecting her singing.

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Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues

DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies?

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Gruelling Navy Seals course is dangerous - report

A Navy report found trainees in the elite unit were at risk of injuries or death in a gruelling course.

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Thursday, 25 May 2023

Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

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Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.

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The 2024 election campaign launch Ron DeSantis will want to forget

Twitter's tech issues created a farce but there are questions about him too, writes our North America editor.

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France destroys 35,000 ‘champagne’ soda bottles

The "bright orange liquid" infringes laws protecting sparkling wine from the French region.

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Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan

A man is said to be barricaded inside an office after the alleged attack that killed a woman and two policemen.

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Spain weather: Hail stones and heavy rain in Catalonia

Villages in the northeastern region of Catalonia were left flooded following a storm on Wednesday.

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Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested

Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church.

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Sierra Leone's iconic cotton tree felled by storm

The Freetown landmark was a symbol of liberty for early settlers and appeared on banknotes.

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Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Watch: Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants

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Typhoon Mawar hits Guam causing blackout for most of island

The category four storm could be the strongest typhoon to hit the US territory in years.

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95-year-old woman Tasered by police in Australia dies

95-year-old woman who was Tasered by police at a care home in Australia last week has died.

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Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

A Florida zoo's handling of one of New Zealand's most beloved birds has sparked public outrage.

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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.

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Tuesday, 23 May 2023

What to know about Canada and China's foreign interference row

Canadian politics have been rocked by allegations of interference by China in its federal elections.

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Sudan ceasefire: Khartoum largely quiet, residents say

For the first time since conflict erupted there appears to be relative peace in Sudan's capital.

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El Salvador's Alianza: Football club punished for stadium crush that killed 12

Twelve people died in a crush during a football match between Alianza and Fas in El Salvador.

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Genoa bridge disaster: Risk of collapse 'was known for years'

A trial into the 2018 disaster hears the highway company knew in 2010 there was a risk of collapse.

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Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's grave attacked by vandals

Mahsa Amini's death in custody last year sparked anti-government protests across Iran.

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Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.

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Monday, 22 May 2023

First Arab female astronaut reaches space station

Saudi biomedical scientist Rayyanah Barnawi will carry out breast cancer research while in orbit.

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Madeleine McCann: First pictures from search of Portugal reservoir

Police will start combing the area, 50km (31.1 miles) from where Madeleine McCann went missing in 2007.

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Grandad's grenade kills US man and injures teens

A 47-year-old dad dies and his two children suffer shrapnel wounds as the old ordnance explodes.

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Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid report racist abuse incident to prosecutors as hate crime

The latest incident of racist abuse towards Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is reported to the Spanish prosecutor's office as a hate crime

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Douyin: Chinese livestreamer dies after filming drinking video

The 34-year-old livestreamer's death sparks outcry and calls for a crackdown on video sites.

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Mexican volcano spews smoke into starry sky

Timelapse footage shows the Popocatepetl volcano in the state of Puebla erupting.

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Sunday, 21 May 2023

Greece election: Centre-right leads but no majority: Exit poll

Centre-right Kyriakos Mitsotakis will struggle to form a coalition despite lead, exit poll suggests.

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Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say

Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say.

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Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000

The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman in the 1990s sells at auction for almost $600,000.

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France attack: Kalashnikov assault on car kills three in Marseille

The killings near a nightclub come amid a spike in drug violence in France's second-largest city.

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Watch: Japan riot police pin G7 protesters to ground in violent scuffle

Police clash with protesters in Hiroshima, who accuse G7 nations of escalating the war in Ukraine.

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Zelensky: For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts

The Ukrainian president said the eastern city had been completely destroyed after months of fighting.

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Saturday, 20 May 2023

Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor

Russia placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

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Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Wagner claim over Bakhmut

Wagner mercenaries claim the city has fallen, but Ukraine denies it saying the situation is "critical".

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Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion".

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Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.

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Friday, 19 May 2023

Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government.

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How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked.

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Anambra attack: Two rescued after shootout at US convoy in Nigeria

President Buhari vows to bring the culprits to justice days before his time in office ends.

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G7 summit: Zelensky to travel to Japan to take part in G7 summit, reports say

The Ukrainian president is likely to repeat his call for more military aid, including fighter jets.

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G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo

G7 leaders appear a little awkward during a group photo in Hiroshima.

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Cyclone Mocha death toll rises sharply in Myanmar

At least 145 people are now known to have been killed by the storm, Myanmar's military rulers say.

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Thursday, 18 May 2023

Thailand election: Reformists 'confident' they will form government

Pita Limjaroenrat unveils his party alliance but still needs more support to become prime minister.

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Johnny Depp: I'm not going to let this thing define me

Johnny Depp has said he will not let the controversy surrounding his recent court cases define him.

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Girl, 8, dies in US Border Patrol custody, officials say

The girl and her family were detained at a border patrol site in Texas when she fell ill, officials say.

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Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings

Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US.

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Ukraine conflict: Black Sea grain deal extended for two months

Russia allows exports of grain from Black Sea ports to continue, but criticises Western sanctions.

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Harry and Meghan in 'near catastrophic' car chase - spokesperson

The incident is said to have happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York.

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US Secret Service probing break-in at National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's home

An investigation is launched into how a man entered Jake Sullivan's home while under Secret Service guard.

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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador's President dissolves parliament

President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges.

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Italy: F1 race cancelled as deadly floods spark evacuations in Emilia-Romagna area

About 5,000 people flee their homes in Emilia-Romagna, with five confirmed deaths across the region.

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Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Malawi hippo in deadly attack on packed river boat

A one-year-old boy dies and 23 others are missing after the animal capsizes the vessel.

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Watch: Shark comes out of nowhere and rams man's kayak

Angler Scott Haraguchi filmed the dramatic moment and was not hurt during the encounter in Hawaii.

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Police get 200 tip-offs for 22 unidentified murdered women

Detectives are following potential leads after launching a campaign to identify 22 victims in Europe.

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Twitter wrong to block tweets during Turkey election - Wikipedia founder

The founder of Wikipedia said Twitter should not have complied with the Turkish government's demands.

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Cyclone Mocha: Death toll in Myanmar at least 32

The full extent of devastation remains unclear, two days after the powerful storm hit.

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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuadorean president's impeachment trial set to start

President Guillermo Lasso is accused of embezzlement, but he says the allegations are politically motivated.

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Ukraine Supreme Court head held in corruption probe

Prosecutors say they have exposed a scheme for judges to take bribes at the country's highest court.

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Italian police find huge cocaine stash hidden in banana crates

Italia police peeled open storage containers on Tuesday, finding 2,700kg (2.7 tonnes) of drugs inside.

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Monday, 15 May 2023

ExxonMobil settles decades-old torture case with Indonesian villagers

The villagers allege torture, sexual assault and beatings by soldiers contracted by the oil company.

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Johnny Kitagawa: Calls for probe after J-pop agency abuse apology

Japanese talent agency Johnny and Associates apologises over sex abuse claims against its late founder Johnny Kitagawa.

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The Weeknd: Pop star changes his name to Abel Tesfaye

The Canadian singer has reverted to his birth name Abel Tesfaye on his social media accounts.

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Turkey's presidential race to be decided in run-off

President Erdogan is favourite to stay in power, with a lead of almost 5% over his main rival.

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Cyclone Mocha: Inside the refugee camp that was nearly blown apart

Rohingya refugees at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, weren't allowed to leave the camp.

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Mexico dispatches discarded presidential jet to Tajikistan

After several unsuccessful attempts to raffle off the Dreamliner, Mexico sold the jet to Tajikistan.

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Sunday, 14 May 2023

Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise UK visit to meet Sunak

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise visit to UK to meet Rishi Sunak, as he presses European leaders for more military aid

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Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight.

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Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.

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Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration.

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Devastation as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall

Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar.

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Kenya cult: Children targeted to die first, pastor says

Fresh accounts emerge of the final days of deceased members of a Christian doomsday cult in Kenya.

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Saturday, 13 May 2023

Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion

Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine Eurovision act's city attacked before performance

Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say.

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Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.

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Israel and Gaza militants agree ceasefire - Palestinian sources

The ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad will begin at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, reports say.

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Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays

Many patients are unable to leave for urgent treatment as Israel keeps all crossings shut, Palestinians say.

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Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia.

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Friday, 12 May 2023

Turkey election: Kremlin rejects accusations of interference

Opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu said Russia was behind "montages and deep fake content".

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Irishman pardoned and released from Iran prison

Bernard Phelan had been sentenced to six-and-a-half years for allegedly helping an enemy country.

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Linda Yaccarino leaves NBCUniversal amid Twitter talk

The move follows Elon Musk's announcement that he has found a new person to lead Twitter.

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South Africa tries to restore US relations amid Russia arms sales row

Following claims of weapons sales to Russia, South African officials say they value strong US relations.

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Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy

Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low.

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Gaza rockets near Jerusalem amid fresh attacks

It is the closest rockets have got to the city since hostilities erupted on Tuesday.

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Thursday, 11 May 2023

Monkeypox: WHO declares global emergency over

The World Health Organization says future outbreaks remain possible, as it ends the highest level of alert.

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Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds

The sportswear giant has about 1.2bn euros of Yeezy shoes sitting in storage.

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US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is looking into the claims made by the US ambassador.

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An American watches Eurovision for the first time

US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan's Supreme Court rules arrest was illegal

Pakistan's former PM is to be released immediately after being detained and charged with corruption.

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Biden visit to ensure 'Brits didn't screw around'

The US president visited Ireland last month to mark the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary.

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Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Steve Rosenberg plays 10 Eurovision hits in two minutes

The BBC's Russia Editor takes a brief break from the day job to indulge his musical passion.

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Imran Khan: Supporters steal peacocks from army quarters

Videos on social media show crowds in Pakistan breaking into and vandalising army compounds.

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George Santos: Congressman charged with fraud, money laundering

The beleaguered New York Republican has faced scandal since his term started in January.

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Héctor Palma: Judge orders release of Sinaloa cartel's ex-leader

Héctor Palma, who founded the Sinaloa drug cartel with "El Chapo" Guzmán, has been in jail since 1995.

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Kaliningrad: Russia fury as Poland body recommends renaming exclave

A Polish state body says dropping the "imposed name" is partly a result of Russia invading Ukraine.

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Boy aged eight survives two days in Michigan wilderness by eating snow

Nante Niemi went missing for two days while camping in remote woodland in Michigan state.

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Eurovision: Lime green outfit outfoxes BBC reporter in Eurovision mix-up

Watch a man in a lime green outfit get mistaken for Finland's Eurovision entry.

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Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested by dozens of police officers

Mr Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he says are politically motivated.

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Russia's 'nervous' Victory Day parade... in 78 seconds

The BBC's Will Vernon in Moscow explains why recent events are casting a shadow on celebrations.

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Israeli military failing to investigate journalists’ deaths - report

A journalists' watchdog says some 20 media workers have been killed by Israeli forces with impunity.

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Monday, 8 May 2023

Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe.

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Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies.

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Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

More details are emerging about the victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at an outdoor mall in Allen.

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House arrest for man who threw gravel at Trudeau

Shane Marshall has also been ordered to stay at least 100 metres away from Canada's Prime Minister.

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Chile constitution: Far-right party biggest in new assembly

A far-right party comes first in a vote to choose those tasked with drawing up a new constitution.

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Iran executes two men convicted of blasphemy

Yousef Mehrad and Sadrollah Fazeli-Zare were accused of burning the Quran and insulting the Prophet.

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Sunday, 7 May 2023

Che Guevara: Bolivian General Gary Prado Salmón who captured revolutionary dies

Gary Prado Salmón led troops who caught the famous Cuban revolutionary in the Bolivian jungle in 1967.

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Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia.

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Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss 'promised ammunition' after retreat threat

Yevgeny Prigozhin seemingly U-turns on his threat to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

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Saturday, 6 May 2023

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

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

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Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness

The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia.

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Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week.

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Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state

At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas.

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Friday, 5 May 2023

US FDA recalls over 500,0000 Covid tests over bacteria risk

The FDA said the liquid solution in some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests may pose safety concerns.

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Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict

After a tortuous wait, Azza is heading to the UK with her children, but without her husband.

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Nigeria: Kidney-plot politician Ike Ekweremadu jailed

Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu brought a man to the UK to provide a kidney for his daughter.

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Islamic State: Hundreds of women on hunger strike at Iraqi prison

The prisoners, accused of having been part of the Islamic State group, claim they have been unjustly treated.

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Serbian mass shootings: President vows crackdown on gun ownership

The president's promise comes after two mass shootings within 48 hours killed 17 people.

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Drought prompts French ban on garden swimming pools

Pyrénées-Orientales will be officially declared at drought "crisis" level from 10 May.

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Subtract: Ed Sheeran album praised by critics hours after copyright ruling

Subtract sees the singer adopt a more stripped-back style as he reflects on a challenging year.

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Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag

The coin features the flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War.

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Thursday, 4 May 2023

Ed Sheeran wins Thinking Out Loud copyright case

The singer-songwriter had denied stealing parts of Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On for his 2014 hit.

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New York subway passenger chokehold death sparks protests

Demonstrators are calling for justice for Jordan Neely, who died after being placed in a chokehold.

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Somali shock as Mogadishu mayor Madale filmed beating partygoers

A video of nightclub revellers being flogged in Somalia's capital sparks debate over a drug crackdown.

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Peru robbery: Shoe-shop thieves get off on the wrong foot

Three people break into a shop in Peru and make off with 200 trainers - all for the right foot.

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International space station: Space trash floats away during spacewalk

Cosmonauts threw a parcel of hardware into open space in a planned manoeuvre.

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Israel says it killed Palestinian gunmen who shot dead British-Israelis

Two Palestinians accused of last month's deadly attack are killed during an Israeli raid in Nablus.

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Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Ukraine war: How old tech is helping Ukraine avoid detection

Ukrainian troops preparing for a major offensive use a wind-up phone to stop the enemy listening in.

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Man dies after being put in chokehold on New York subway

Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on video by a bystander.

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New Alzheimer's drug slows disease by a third

The second such drug in a year raises hopes we can start treating dementia.

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Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people

The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say.

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Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge

"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks.

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Tuesday, 2 May 2023

'Nothing we can do but watch babies die': Afghan hospitals in crisis

Inside the deprived hospital where children are dying from preventable diseases.

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Indonesian woman falls to her death down airport lift shaft

Airport staff in Indonesia were notified of a foul smell that led them to discover the woman's body.

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Women's World Cup: Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens tournament blackout in Europe

Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens a broadcast blackout for the Women's World Cup in Europe unless TV companies improve their rights offers.

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Fang Bin: China Covid whistleblower returns home to Wuhan after jail

Fang Bin was one of several "citizen journalists" who reported from the epicentre of the pandemic.

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Sudan crisis: Civilians facing 'catastrophe' as 100,000 flee fighting - UN

500 people have died in fighting, as the UN says talks for a "stable" ceasefire could begin in Saudi Arabia.

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Watch: Hiding bear leaps from bin at US school

Principal James Marsh gets a surprise at Zela Elementary School in West Virginia.

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Monday, 1 May 2023

Ron DeSantis-aligned oversight board votes to countersue Disney

This latest move is part of an escalating dispute between Disney and Florida's Republican governor.

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India police force tells heavy-drinking officers to leave

Assam state wants 300 officers to quit as officials say they have an alcohol problem.

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'I want to leave Sudan but France has my passport'

Sudanese citizens say they can't escape because their passports are inside closed European embassies.

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Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years

Hisham Abdel Aziz had been arrested at Cairo airport in 2019 while on his way to visit family.

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