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Thursday, 31 August 2023

South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.

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Police pull over car with huge bull in passenger seat.

The car had half of its roof cut off in order to fit the animal in.

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Nebraska college volleyball match sets women's sport attendance record

A crowd of 92,003 fans watch Nebraska beat Omaha at their Memorial Stadium to set a new record attendance for a women's sporting event.

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Hurricane Idalia: Incredible footage shows destructive storm from space

Satellite imagery shows the deadly US storm moving in and also Franklin threatening nearby.

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Iran: Weightlifter Mostafa Rajai banned for photo with Israeli

Mostafa Rajai receives a lifetime ban after taking a photo with an Israeli competitor in Poland.

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Gabon coup: Ousted president Ali Bongo calls for support

Sitting in what he calls his residence, Ali Bongo called on his supporters to "make noise" after his ousting.

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Ana de Armas: Judge throws out legal action over Yesterday film trailer

Two fans complained after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer.

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Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN

The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem.

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Coffee Meets Bagel: Dating app users rue missed connections amid outage

Those looking for love online express frustration as the popular app suffers days-long outage.

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Eminem and Vivek Ramaswamy revive battle between pop stars and politicians

Politicians want to gain credibility by playing pop songs - but musicians don't want to lose theirs.

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Thammakaset: Thai poultry farmer loses his 36th defamation suit

Three human rights campaigners are cleared of defamation over online posts about the farmer.

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Adele defends fan who was told to sit down at Las Vegas concert

The star spotted an enthusiastic young fan being told to sit down by guards at her Las Vegas concert.

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Monday, 28 August 2023

Lahaina woman visits burnt home each day to feed her cats

Susie Richter did not expect all her cats to survive the wildfires and was elated when they did.

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Palestinian fears grow amid rising Israeli settler attacks

Recent months have seen some of the worst ever scenes of settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

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Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey

France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.

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Jacksonville shooting: DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack

Hundreds gathered on Sunday to remember the three victims of a racist shooting in the Florida city.

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Children have right to clean environment - report

The UN says countries must act urgently to protect children from the harmful effects of climate change.

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Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row

A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate.

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Sunday, 27 August 2023

Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach.

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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.

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In pictures: Redheads celebrate fiery locks at Dutch festival

Hundreds of ginger-haired people from across the world took part in the three-day Ducth gathering.

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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from visiting popular national park

Afghanistan's acting vice and virtue minister says female visitors to Band-e-Amir were not observing hijab rules.

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Wagner boss Prigozhin confirmed dead in plane crash - Moscow

Genetic analysis of the bodies was carried out following Wednesday's crash, Russian officials say.

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Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot

Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves.

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Saturday, 26 August 2023

Kenya power cuts: Airports boss sacked as tourists left stranded

Many homes are without electricity since Friday and Nairobi's main airport was plunged into darkness.

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High-altitude heist shocks Switzerland

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs.

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Maui wildfires: 100 people reported safe after officials release list of missing

They got in touch with officials hours after a list with 388 names of missing people being published.

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Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term

The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power.

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Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss

Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

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Friday, 25 August 2023

Denmark plans jail term for burning Quran in public

Ministers propose the ban after a series of Quran burnings led to uproar in Muslim countries.

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Franklin expedition: Portraits of doomed Arctic explorers go to auction

It is the only known complete set of crew member photographs from the Franklin expedition in the Arctic.

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US condemns Israeli minister Ben Gvir's 'inflammatory' Palestinian comments

The ultranationalist minister's statement in an interview sparked a storm of criticism online.

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Fukushima: Discharge from Japan nuclear plant safe, tests show

Fukushima operator Tepco reveals sample results after release of contaminated water into Pacific.

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Spanish FA chief refuses to resign over World Cup kiss

Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as president of the Spanish football federation in the aftermath of his behaviour at Sunday's Women's World Cup final.

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Heineken sells off Russian beer business for €1

The lager-maker will take a huge loss on the division which, it said, had taken longer to jettison.

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Fukushima: The fishy business of China's outrage over Japan's release

In China, there is alarm over the nuclear plant's water but its seafood ban isn't rooted in science.

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Thursday, 24 August 2023

Where was Prigozhin before the crash?

The Wagner boss is presumed dead in a jet crash. But what do we know about his movements before then?

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Brics summit: Is a new bloc emerging to rival US leadership?

The expanding Brics club of nations, seen as a counter to the West, could challenge US dominance.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin's central role in the war in Ukraine

From recruiting convicts to claiming victory in Bakhmut, the Wagner boss played a key role in the war.

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Luis Rubiales: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president

World football's governing body opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales.

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Republican debate: What they said (and didn't say) about climate

Twenty minutes into the presidential debate came a simple question. The answers were anything but.

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Fukushima: What are the concerns over waste water release?

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

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'My goodness!' - BBC reporter's live reaction to India's success

Watch Samira Hussain go through a rollercoaster of emotions as India completes historic space mission.

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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.

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Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper

The moment a drone hits an unfinished building in Russia's capital is captured on camera.

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Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain.

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Teacher describes scene of helicopter rescue

The eyewitness says he has already seen multiple rescue attempts.

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Moscow sewer: All eight members of tour party confirmed dead in floods

A guide and seven others had embarked on the underground tour despite a forecast of heavy rain.

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Scooter Braun: Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato part ways with manager

The music mogul loses two of his main clients, with reports Justin Bieber is also looking to leave.

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Crispin Dye: New person of interest identified in AC/DC manager death

The death of Crispin Dye is being investigated as part of an Australian inquiry into gay hate crimes.

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South China Sea: Philippines resupplies Spratlys shoal troops

Manila claims mission success despite Beijing's attempts to "block, harass and interfere".

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Watch: Pakistan cable car seen dangling over ravine

Several people including children are trapped in a cable car over a ravine in Pakistan's north-west.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

Mario: Voice of Nintendo game star Charles Martinet steps down after 27 years

The actor will continue to work with Nintendo as a "Mario ambassador".

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850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says

President Joe Biden is expected to visit the island for the first time since the deadly wildfires.

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Israeli woman shot dead in attack on car in southern West Bank

A man was also injured when their car was targeted by gunfire on a highway south of Hebron.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president criticised for kissing Jenni Hermoso after Spain's World Cup win

Luis Rubiales is criticised by a Spanish government minister for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup victory.

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Canada wildfires: Drone footage shows scale of destruction in Northwest Territories

Enterprise in Canada's Northwest Territories is burnt to the ground as wildfires continue to grip the country.

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Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia

Benchmark gas prices for the EU and UK rose around 10% on Monday, according to Bloomberg.

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Earthquake shakes parts of California during storm

As residents sheltered from a once-in-80 years storm, the floor shook from an earthquake.

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Bernardo Arevalo: Anti-corruption leader wins Guatemala election

Bernardo Arevalo promises to end elite rule in the country mired in poverty and gang violence.

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Sunday, 20 August 2023

Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.

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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.

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Two men die swimming during Ireland triathlon

The pair, aged in their 60s and 40s, were competing in a weather-affected Ironman event.

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Man disparages Pride flag, then kills shopkeeper in California

The gunman is shot dead by US police, as Hollywood director Paul Feig pays tribute to the victim.

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California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary

Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US.

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Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.

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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

West Bank: Two Israelis killed in suspected Palestinian shooting near Huwara

The Israeli military has set up blockades near the village of Huwara and is hunting for the gunman.

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Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'

Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore".

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Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted

The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break.

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Michael Jackson lawsuits alleging sex abuse can be revived, US appeals court says

Judges in California rule Wade Robson and James Safechuck can pursue lawsuits against the singer's companies.

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Chernihiv: Russian missile strike kills five, Ukraine says

A Russian missile strike on the northern city of Chernihiv has injured nearly 40 people, Ukraine says.

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Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills

Taiwan condemned China's actions, saying the military drills were "irrational and provocative".

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Friday, 18 August 2023

Haitians flee homes in Port-au-Prince as gang violence surges

More than 5,000 people are forced out in a week as turf war and murders engulf Port-au-Prince.

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The moment a Southwest Airlines plane catches fire mid-flight

Eyewitness video shows flames near the engine of the Boeing 737 shortly after take-off.

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Russian priest censured for blessing Stalin statue

The cleric's local diocese says it is investigating the incident in the city of Velikiye Luki.

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Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram sends close-up photos of Moon

The photos are taken by Vikram, Chandrayaan-3's lander, which has begun the last phase of its mission.

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Cologne Catholic diocese clergy and staff used work computers for porn, German media reports

Around 1,000 attempts to view blocked sites were made but no crime was committed, Cologne's Archdiocese says.

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Starvation deaths after Tigray aid halted - official

The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April.

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Pura Luka Vega: Philippine drag queen sued for dressing as Jesus

Christian groups are suing the artist, who's been labelled 'persona non grata' in their own city.

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Watch the treacherous journeys out of wildfire-hit Canada

Shocking video of smoke-filled routes are shared online as deadlines to evacuate the Northwest Territories looms.

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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Belarus declares 19th Century nationalist poems 'extremist'

The move comes as part of a deepening crackdown by authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko.

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Footage shows the wildfire threatening a Canadian city

Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze as 20,000 residents have been told to evacuate.

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Saeed Roustaee: Martin Scorsese backs director jailed in Iran for Cannes screening

Martin Scorsese lends support to Saeed Roustaee, who has been sentenced to six months in jail.

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Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station

The city was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport.

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Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash

National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.

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Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest

Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli.

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China police warn dangers of playing on high rises in shocking video

China police issue warnings after a child is seen playing hide and seek on the side of a apartment building.

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Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting

Mr Baldwin denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

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Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality

India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.

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Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Raccoon with jar stuck on head helped by Ohio police

Bodycam footage shows Ohio police officers approaching the animal and removing a jar stuck on its head.

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Who are the 18 others charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?

From Kanye West's former publicist to an ex-chief of staff - here's who else was charged in Georgia.

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Maui fire: Families in Lahaina describe devastation after wildfire

Volunteers step in to help the homeless after the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century.

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Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases

His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election.

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Spain beat Sweden to reach World Cup final for first time

Spain beat Sweden to reach their first Women's World Cup final in a dramatic finish in Auckland.

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Monday, 14 August 2023

N Ireland police details in hands of dissident republicans

The chief constable says the information could be used to "intimidate or target officers and staff".

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Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar

The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.

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Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?

Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise.

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At least 30 missing after Myanmar jade mine landslide

Heavy monsoon rain loosened piles of earth and debris and sent it down the cliff, sweeping miners on the way.

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Sunday, 13 August 2023

Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.

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New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.

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Iran attack: Shiraz shine gun attack leaves at least four dead

Two gunmen target Shah Cheragh in Shiraz, the scene of an Islamic State attack less than a year ago.

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Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui

The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds.

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Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shelling

Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead.

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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.

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Saturday, 12 August 2023

Operation Lone Star: Girl, 3, dies on Texas migrant bus

The Venezuelan girl collapsed on bus Republican governor uses to send migrants to Democrat states

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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.

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Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.

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South Africa mass shooting: Manhunt launched in KwaZulu-Natal

The incident is thought to have happened after a suspect demanded his ID back, a police statement says.

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Activists march against Tokyo's waste plan

Hundreds of people march in Seoul to protest against plans to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean.

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US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Friday, 11 August 2023

Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action

Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.

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Special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter

The prosecutor who brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden will get additional powers.

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Ukraine fires military conscription officials for taking bribes

Officials took cash and cryptocurrency and helped people to leave Ukraine, President Zelensky says.

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K2: Climbers deny walking by dying guide in bid to break record

Footage has emerged appearing to show Kristin Harila’s team climbing over Mohammed Hassan on Pakistan's K2.

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Plane passenger films Maui wildfires from the sky

Firefighters are still battling to contain the Hawaiian island's wildfires, which began on Tuesday.

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

Virgin Galactic: Space flight passengers unbuckle and explore zero-gravity

Virgin Galactic has completed its first space tourism flight from a site in the United States.

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Yandex founder slams Russia's 'barbaric' war in Ukraine

Arkady Volozh, the ex-boss of Russia's tech giant, has previously faced criticism for not speaking out.

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Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign

A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars.

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Hawaii wildfires scorched land 'like an apocalypse'

Drone and helicopter footage shows Maui neighbourhoods burnt to the ground.

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Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many".

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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Italy waters down windfall tax on banks

The announcement prompted a rebound in the share prices of Italy's lenders.

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Hawaii wildfires: Residents flee into sea to escape blazes

Dozens of homes and businesses are reportedly destroyed after wildfires engulfed the town of Lahaina.

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Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general

ELN rebels say accusations they are planning to kill Attorney General Francisco Barbosa are "false".

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Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine

The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.

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Tuesday, 8 August 2023

Sinéad O'Connor's funeral, in pictures

Fans of the late singer and activist filled the Irish town of Bray's streets, before a private burial.

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Russia blames Ukraine for military call-up centre fires

Russia says Ukrainian scammers tricked elderly Russians into setting fire to army recruitment centres.

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Champions League: AEK Athens-Dinamo Zagreb qualifier postponed after fan killed

Tuesday's Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb is postponed after a fan is stabbed to death on the eve of the game.

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Kanye West performs at Travis Scott concert after antisemitism scandal

It's the first public performance since the rapper caused controversy with a series of antisemitic posts.

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Monday, 7 August 2023

Brick Lane: Chinese political slogans appear on London street art wall

Communist Party slogans were painted over popular wall art - but the creators' motive is unclear.

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Italian man crushed to death under falling cheese wheels

Giacomo Chiapparini was buried when a shelf broke in his warehouse in the Lombardy region on Sunday.

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Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help

Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.

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German police investigate death of Mexican student

The body of María Fernanda Sánchez was found in a canal in Berlin two weeks after she disappeared.

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California: Three killed in firefighting helicopter crash

An investigation is underway into the deaths of two fire staff and a pilot in California.

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Sunday, 6 August 2023

Israeli security forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank

The Israeli army said in a statement that the Palestinians were heading to carry out an attack.

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Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros.

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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.

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Donald Trump says he will ask the Judge to step aside

Former US President Trump says that his lawyers will ask for a recusal of the judge on his election fraud case.

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Minibus plunges down Morocco ravine killing 24

It is reported to be one of deadliest accidents in the country, which has a poor road-safety record.

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Ukraine replaces soviet emblem on Motherland statue

The Soviet-era emblem on Kyiv's Motherland statue has been replaced with the Ukrainian coat of arms.

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Two migrants dead, 30 missing after shipwrecks off Italian coast

The Italian coastguard recovered the bodies of a one-year-old baby and a woman from the Ivory Coast.

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Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria

Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.

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Saturday, 5 August 2023

Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair.

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German city hit by massive hail storm

Hail formed 30cm drifts in Reutlingen requiring snowploughs to be deployed, at the height of summer.

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Chandrayaan-3: Historic India mission enters Moon orbit, aiming for south pole

If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first country to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.

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Kai Cenat: Police plan to charge Twitch streamer after PS5 giveaway mayhem

Police say US influencer Kai Cenat could be charged with inciting a riot after chaos in Manhattan.

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US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days.

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Friday, 4 August 2023

Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence

Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside.

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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader handed further 19 year jail term

The opposition leader is found guilty of further offences by a court at a behind closed doors hearing.

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Helmet camera shows hiker rescue in extreme heat

Arizona State Troopers used helicopters to rescue five people stranded with heat exhaustion.

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Thursday, 3 August 2023

Taylor Swift to play six Eras World Tour shows in Toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at one point appealed to the superstar to bring her Eras tour to Canada.

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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation in Brazil at six-year low

Data shows a 66% drop in deforestation rates in July 2023 compared to the same month last year.

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Sebastián Marset: Fugitive sends video thanking police for 'tip-off'

An alleged drug smuggler wanted in four countries says police warned him about an impending raid.

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Marseille riots: French officer in custody row admits firing riot gun

The policeman has been detained since a 22-year-old man was disfigured in Marseille last month.

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World Scout Jamboree: Hundreds hit by heat exhaustion in S Korea

43,000 people are participating in the event which took place as temperatures reached 35C.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan military is 'petrified' of elections

In an interview with BBC Hardtalk, the former PM says only a free and fair vote can save Pakistan.

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Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money

The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman's new cryptocurrency project.

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Gianluigi Buffon: Italy legend retires aged 45

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from professional football aged 45.

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Who is Tanya Chutkan? The hard-line judge on Trump's election case

Tanya Chutkan is a veteran jurist behind some of the toughest sentences of US Capitol rioters.

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Brazil: Migrants rescued after 14 days at sea on ship's rudder

The Nigerian migrants hoped to travel to Europe, but ended up thousands of miles away in Brazil.

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Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Mexican city to fine performers of 'misogynistic' songs

The measure comes amid "pandemic" levels of violence against women, the mayor of Chihuahua says.

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US limits Hungarian visa rights over security risk

A plan which gave a million people Hungarian citizenship is prone to "breaches", the US says.

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Russian cruise ship leaves Batumi after Georgian protests

Anti-war demonstrators waving Ukrainian and Georgian flags objected to tourists entering Batumi.

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Watch: Snake invades Sri Lanka cricket match

The reptile slithered onto a Lanka Premier League game in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing play to a halt.

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Hiccupping giant panda caught on camera

Video from China’s Sichuan province shows the animal looking relaxed, but unimpressed.

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