Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut emissions

The landmark ruling curbs federal power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President Biden.

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Vladimir Putin hits back at G7 leaders' topless photo jibes

Russia's president says it would be "disgusting" to see leaders who mocked his macho image strip off.

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Calais migrant crisis: 15 arrested over Channel tragedy

The deaths of 27 people in November was one of the deadliest incidents in the English Channel.

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Survivors confront R. Kelly in court: 'You destroyed so many lives'

Several of the disgraced singer's victims address him directly in court during his sentencing.

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President Xi in Hong Kong for handover anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the former British colony was returned to Beijing's rule.

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Patrice Lumumba: DR Congo buries tooth of independence hero

The tooth is all that remains of the murdered independence leader whose body was dissolved in acid.

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Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone says he'd take a bullet for Putin

Formula 1 says comments by the sport's former boss Bernie Ecclestone on Vladimir Putin and racism are in "stark contrast" to "modern values".

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Israel set to get new PM and hold fifth election in less than four years

Naftali Bennett will hand over power to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid once parliament dissolves itself.

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Nato summit: Turkey pushes Finland and Sweden on extradition after deal

It calls for the handover of 33 "terror" suspects after a deal to let Finland and Sweden join Nato.

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Bruce's Beach returned to family nearly a century after seizure

A prime beachfront space in Manhattan Beach is given back to its black owners after its 1924 seizure.

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Paris attacks trial: Verdicts due for 20 accused of mass murder

The biggest trial in modern French history readies verdicts for 20 accused over the 2015 atrocity.

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Fossils: Cave woman one million years older than thought

New research complicates our current understanding of where humans came from.

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Ukraine war: CCTV shows missile striking shopping mall in Kremenchuk

Ukraine's President Zelensky releases footage of missile strike, which killed at least 20 people.

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Colombia prison riot sparks deadly fire

Inmates set fire to mattresses to stop warders breaking up a riot, but the blaze killed 49 of them.

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Walgreens abandons Boots sale after market turmoil

The owner of the UK pharmacy chain says no buyer was able to make an adequate offer.

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Maastricht Tefaf raid: Bizarre daylight attack targets art fair

Two suspects are arrested after a gang smashes display cases at a major European fair in Maastricht.

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Kremenchuk strike: 'I didn't think they would hit a mall - it's a safe place'

A Russian missile hit a busy mall in Ukraine. The BBC spoke to some of those who were inside.

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Timed Teaser: Who rocked Glastonbury with McCartney?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder

The oldest Nazi criminal ever to stand trial in Germany, he had always denied being a camp guard.

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Ukraine: Missile strikes busy shopping centre in Kremenchuk

Images show the building completely ablaze, and at least two people have been confirmed dead.

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Nato plans huge upgrade in rapid reaction force

Jens Stoltenberg said the increase followed a direct threat from Russia to European security.

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South Africa police try to unravel tavern deaths tragedy

Most of the 21 who died in the sudden and unexplained incident were teenagers, the police minister says.

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Ecuador promises fuel price cuts amid protests

President Lasso makes a concession during a protest respite, but no deal has been reached.

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'Show them our pecs' - G7 leaders mock Putin

At the first meeting of the summit, the Russian leader's so-called macho image is made fun of.

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Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk.

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Oslo shooting: Memorial service takes place at Oslo Cathedral

Royals and the prime minister joined a service to remember two killed and 21 injured near a gay bar.

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Roe v Wade: US firms pledge to pay staff travel expenses for abortions

Disney, JP Morgan and Meta are among the companies to confirm such policies after the Roe v Wade ruling.

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How Ukraine left its mark on Glastonbury

Eurovision winners and folk heroes played across the festival, spreading a message of resistance.

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Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

All but two of 165 people who were aboard a blazing ferry are rescued in the central Philippines.

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Roe v Wade reaction: Chaos at abortion protest in South Carolina

In South Carolina, six people are arrested at an event full of pro-choice and anti-abortion activists.

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Ukraine war: Helping families find missing loved ones

A Red Cross call centre is reuniting Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war with their loved ones.

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Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says

The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew.

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Frozen baby mammoth discovered in Yukon excites Canada

A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America.

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Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill

The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings.

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Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis.

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Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost

Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins.

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Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists

The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock.

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Roe v Wade: Why this is a seismic day in America

The divide in America has become even deeper after this Supreme Court ruling, writes Sarah Smith.

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Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

Millions of women lose the legal right to abortion after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.

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USS Samuel B Roberts: World's deepest shipwreck discovered

The US Navy ship sank off the Philippines during a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese fleet.

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Saudis free youngest prisoner who faced execution

Murtaja Qureiris was held for eight years for alleged involvement in a protest when he was 10.

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Shireen Abu Aqla: UN says an Israeli shot killed Al Jazeera journalist

It is the first UN probe into the death of Shireen Abu Aqla, shot during an Israeli operation in May.

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Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details

A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a boozy night out.

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Nigerian politician and wife charged with child organ-harvesting plot

Ike Ekweremadu and Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court later.

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Afghanistan quake: Gyan clinic with five beds for 500 injured patients

A worker at the only health clinic in Gyan in Paktika province, tells the BBC how they were overwhelmed.

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar ex-leader sent to solitary confinement

Myanmar's deposed pro-democracy leader, who is 77, was arrested after a military coup last year.

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Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country has triggered the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after drop in Russia supplies.

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Covid vaccines are being rolled out to US children under 5

Some 17 million US children between six months and five years old are now eligible for Covid jabs.

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No easy exit from besieged Ukrainian city

Inhabitants of the war-torn city take their last chance to flee their homes as the Russians close in.

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President Biden urges petrol tax 'holiday' as fuel prices bite

Analysts say suspending the tax would do little to lower costs for people at the pump.

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Client jailed for sexually assaulting Alibaba worker

The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public.

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Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK

UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force.

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White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes

The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.

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Saudi crown prince visits Turkey for first time since Khashoggi murder

President Erdogan and Crown Prince Mohammed want to repair ties damaged by Jamal Khashoggi's killing.

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South Korea successfully launches its first satellites into space

The country's first launch failed to put a dummy satellite into orbit in October 2021.

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French burkini ban upheld as Grenoble loses legal challenge

Grenoble city council tried to approve the full-body swimsuits, but a high-level court says no.

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Ben Stiller: Actor speaks about 'distressing' scenes on visit to Ukraine

The Hollywood actor visits the war-torn nation in his role as a UN goodwill ambassador.

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COP15: UN biodiversity summit moved from China to Canada

The summit had been repeatedly postponed due to the Covid situation in China

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Five Britons released after arrest by Taliban

The Foreign Office says the UK nationals' travel to Afghanistan was a "mistake" and against advice.

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Russia blockading Ukrainian grain is a 'real war crime' - EU

Russia is stopping grain leaving Ukrainian ports, sparking warnings tens of millions risk famine.

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France elections: Political uncertainty as Macron party slumps

The French government seeks to avoid political paralysis after losing its parliamentary majority.

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Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez: A new era for Colombia

Victory for Gustavo Petro and running mate Francia Márquez puts the country on a new political path.

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Japan: Osaka court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional

The ruling is a setback for activists hoping the government will change the country’s marriage law.

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Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis arrested over alleged sexual assault

The Crash filmmaker is arrested in Italy and denies the allegations according to local agencies.

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Trans swimmers banned from women's elite events

Fina, swimming's world governing body, votes to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's elite races if they have gone through any part of the process of male puberty.

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Fifa study of Euros & Afcon finds half of all players abused online; Saka & Rashford most targeted

World governing body Fifa teams up with players' union Fifpro to identify people who target players with abusive social media posts.

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Brexit: Plans to ditch parts of NI Protocol are economic vandalism - Irish PM

The UK government has published plans to get rid of parts of the post-Brexit deal it agreed with the EU.

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US Open 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris lead going into final round

Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris share the US Open lead after the third round at Brookline Country Club.

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Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky visits front-line cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa

Ukraine's president makes a rare trip outside the capital to visit bomb-damaged Mykolaiv and Odesa.

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Moroccans accuse French tycoon Jacques Bouthier of sexual harassment

The 75-year-old is already under judicial investigation in France for raping a minor and trafficking.

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In pictures: Europe swelters in blistering June heat

Temperatures soar as scientists warn heatwaves are striking earlier in the year due to climate change.

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Afghanistan gurdwara attack: Sikhs say 'We don't feel safe'

Members of Afghanistan's tiny Sikh community speak of their fears for their safety after the attack.

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President Biden falls off bike after ride in Delaware

The US leader took a tumble after a cycle ride in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, but said he was not hurt.

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Ukraine war: Tayra, medic who filmed Mariupol horror, freed from Russian captivity

A paramedic captured by Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine is freed after three months.

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Ukraine deserve to host Eurovision - Boris Johnson

Ukraine should be given the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023, the UK prime minister has said.

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Eurovision: Ukraine deserves to host 2023 contest, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson says the contest should go ahead in Ukraine, even as organisers fear it will be unsafe.

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Covid infections up after Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The latest UK figures cover the long weekend of partying and suggest one in 45 has Covid.

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We're not ashamed of showing who we are - Lavrov

Russia's foreign minister speaks exclusively to the BBC's Steve Rosenberg about the war in Ukraine.

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Nigeria's Owo church massacre: Who are the victims?

Remembering some of the 40 people killed in an attack on a church which shocked Nigeria.

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WTO agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing

The World Trade Organization announces a raft of agreements after five days of negotiations.

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Julian Assange can be extradited, says UK home secretary

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition to US is approved by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi embassy street in US renamed after murdered journalist

Washington DC unveils Jamal Khashoggi Way as a reminder of the journalist murdered by Saudi agents.

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Ukraine war: Moroccan's death sentence being ignored, sister says

Brahim Saaudun and two Britons were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.

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Tom Hanks shouts at fans after causing wife to trip

The actor was filmed becoming angry after his wife tripped as they left a New York restaurant.

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Beyoncé announces her first album in six years, Renaissance

The star's seventh album will be called Renaissance, and fans only have to wait one month to hear it.

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Australian man uses forklift to trap would-be thief in car

Footage from Australia shows the woman stuck in a car suspended above the ground before she is arrested.

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US-led coalition capture senior IS leader in north Syria raid

Troops were dropped by helicopters and left minutes later with the man, reports say.

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Kevin Spacey granted bail over sexual assault charges

A London magistrate tells the Oscar-winning actor he will appear at a Crown Court next month.

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Supreme Court: Rifts divide abortion views in Mississippi

All eyes are on Mississippi as the US awaits a Supreme Court decision involving its last abortion clinic.

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Inside the room where Ukraine orders arms from the West

From an attic room in Germany, the West coordinates the supply of arms to Ukraine - but is it enough?

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Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys for promoting homosexuality

An official tells state TV the items "promote homosexual colours targeting the younger generation".

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Boy rescued after 100 hours trapped underground in a well

A 10-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling 18m down an open well in India.

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Dutch idea to give jobs to French youths backfires

Karien van Gennip tried to address shortages in the Dutch labour market but she quickly backtracked.

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James Patterson: US author sorry for saying white writers face racism

The best-selling US author apologises for saying older white writers face a form of racism.

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Hot coal walk leaves 25 injured in Switzerland

The group suffered burns after walking over a bed of coals as part of a team building exercise.

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Ukrainian widow: Russian forces kidnapped me and my baby

Viktoria and her baby have been waiting for nearly 50 days to get a UK visa.

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India home demolitions: 'You broke a family'

The demolition of Muslim activist Afreen Fatima's house in India has left her family and neighbours in fear.

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Whiskey Wars: Denmark and Canada strike deal to end 50-year row over Arctic island

The Nato allies have been involved in a good-natured spat over ownership of Hans Island since 1971.

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Taiwan: Are the US and China heading to war over the island?

The two superpowers have escalated their rhetoric in recent weeks - is a conflict on the horizon?

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Yellowstone National Park: Building swept away amid record flooding and park closure

Officials made the rare decision to close the park to visitors while they assess damage to roads.

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Nigeria wedding party kidnapping: Zamfara escapee recounts shooting

A Nigerian couple put their wedding celebrations on hold after gunmen abduct at least 29 guests.

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Amber Heard speaks about social media 'hate and vitriol' of Johnny Depp trial

The actress gives her first interview since the verdict in her defamation trial against Johnny Depp.

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Manchester bombing survivor climbs to Mount Kilimanjaro summit

Martin Hibbert was paralysed from the waist down during a bomb attack at Manchester Arena in 2017.

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Four Siberian tiger cubs born in China

There are less than 1,000 siberian tigers living in the wild.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: 'A tragedy foretold'

Indigenous community in the Javari Valley say they feel abandoned by Brazilian authorities.

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Indian officials demolish houses of Muslims after protests

Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have demolished the houses of several Muslims they allege are linked to recent protests that turned violent.

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Rebel Wilson: Paper denies outing actress amid storm of criticism

The Sydney Morning Herald says it "simply asked questions" after being accused of outing the actress.

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Covid: Dozens of Covid cases linked to Beijing bar

Mass testing is taking place after more than 160 cases are linked to a bar in the capital.

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Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents.

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Abuja to Kaduna train attack: Gunmen free 11 hostages

Their release comes as President Buhari expresses his "daily grief" over Nigeria's security crisis.

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Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

The fast food outlets are being rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out.

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The Lady of Heaven film: Morocco bans ‘blasphemous’ British film

The Lady of Heaven film, about the daughter of prophet Muhammad, has sparked outrage.

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March For Our Lives: Tens of thousands rally for stricter US gun laws

The March For Our Lives organiser says it will not let politicians "sit back" as people die.

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Qatar World Cup 2022: German ex-football star says host's treatment of gay people is unacceptable

Oliver Bierhoff says the World Cup host's treatment of gay people is "absolutely unacceptable".

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China: Footage of women attacked in restaurant sparks outrage

There is widespread anger in China after footage went viral of an attack on a group of women.

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Aukus: Australia to pay €555m settlement to French firm

The €555m settlement draws a line under a row that threatened to torpedo EU-Australia trade talks.

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Polish hammer throwing champ overpowers car thief

Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk says she will have surgery on an injury sustained while apprehending a thief who broke into her car.

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Energy and food drive US inflation to highest for 40 years

Rising energy and food costs pushed inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest rate in more than 40 years.

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Neighbours cast say farewell on TV soap's last day of filming

Stars of the long-running Australian show say the final day of filming is "incredibly emotional".

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Bolsonaro: Closer US-Brazil ties unlikely after 'Trump of the Tropics' meets Biden

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, has questioned the validity of the US leader's victory.

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January 6 hearing: Five key moments from the US Capitol riot hearing

A Republican slams Trump, police describe chaos and the ex-president's daughter doubts his fraud claim.

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Champions League: Chain of failures marred Paris final, French inquiry says

The report says the violence against fans at the Stade de France has "severely damaged" France's image.

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Border rapist trial starts in France for 56 attacks

Dino Scala is accused of a 30-year series of rapes and sexual assaults.

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Eurozone interest rates set to rise for first time in 11 years

The European Central Bank will increase rates in July as it tries to control soaring inflation.

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline stands by South African language quiz

Many South Africans are outraged about the test in Afrikaans, because of its links to apartheid.

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US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

The man was arrested early on Wednesday morning outside the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?

Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea.

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Uvalde mass shooting: Survivor, 11, testifies before US lawmakers

Miah Cerillo told a House committee about her harrowing experience surviving the school shooting.

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Harvey Weinstein to be charged with indecent assault in UK

The Metropolitan Police has been authorised to charge the 70-year-old former Hollywood producer.

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Bola Tinubu: Lagos APC 'godfather' sets sights on Nigeria conquest

Bola Tinubu, 70, will lead Nigeria's ruling APC into presidential elections next February.

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Paris woman condemns police for friend's fatal shooting

A young woman speaks out after her friend becomes the latest person to die in a police road check.

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Belgian royals in DR Congo: King Phillipe returns looted mask

It is the first of 84,000 colonial objects Belgian authorities have agreed to give back.

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Berlin: One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians

Police say it is unclear whether the incident was an accident or a deliberate attack.

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Florida: Bodycam footage shows officials borrowing boat to chase suspected thief

Footage shows officials taking to the water to detain a man in the US state of Florida.

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Nupur Sharma: The Indian woman behind offensive Prophet Muhammad comments

Who is Nupur Sharma, the politician whose offensive comments have incensed the Islamic world?

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Apple announces buy now, pay later, among iOS 16 plans

The tech giant is introducing the controversial service as part of its iOS 16 update.

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Geologist Jim Fitton jailed in Iraq 'shell shocked' over verdict

Jim Fitton, 66, was sentenced to 15 years for attempting to smuggle 12 stones and broken pottery.

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Top Gun maker Paramount sued over copyright breach

The lawsuit claims the film studio did not have the rights to release Top Gun: Maverick.

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KFC Australia forced to swap lettuce for cabbage

It comes as Australian shoppers have been hit with soaring prices for some fresh fruits and vegetables.

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Tiger King's Doc Antle charged with money laundering

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle has been charged with laundering more than half a million dollars.

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Li Jiaqi: China Lipstick King sparks Tiananmen questions

Livestreamer Li Jiaqi is yet to reappear after an apparent reference to the 1989 massacre on his show.

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Mexico's governing party captures four more states

Preliminary results suggest Morena candidates will now govern in 20 out of 32 regional governments.

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Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal

The billionaire accuses the company of "thwarting" his requests to learn more about spam accounts.

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Nigeria Owo church attack: Blood on the altar

"I don't think the shock of what I saw will leave me for the rest of my life," one man tells the BBC.

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Colombia rescuers 'wont give up' search for miners after blast

Three miners remain missing after 12 were killed in an explosion at a coal mine a week ago.

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Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia

Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit.

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Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks.

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Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeks

WHO figures show confirmed cases tripled in a week, which is likely to be an underestimate.

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Nigeria violence: Gunmen attack Catholic church in Ondo state

The armed men entered the church during a service and killed several people.

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China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra

Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea.

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Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches.

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Abbott: US baby formula plant linked to national shortage resumes production

Abbott says it is restarting its plant in Michigan after it was closed because of contamination.

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Ukraine anger as Macron says 'Don't humiliate Russia'

The French leader wants to give Vladimir Putin an "exit ramp", but Ukraine rejects that stance.

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Tiananmen: Arrests reported in Hong Kong on anniversary of massacre

China has effectively banned the city's annual vigil commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Cuba floods: At least two dead as heavy rain hits island

Havana residents knee-deep in water as the aftermath of Hurricane Agatha hits the Cuban capital.

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Russian man accused of Alexander Litvinenko killing dies of Covid-19

Dmitry Kovtun, one of two men the UK says were behind the poisoning, has died in Russia of Covid.

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Iran's Khamenei accuses 'enemy' of stirring up protests

His comments come after several weeks of demonstrations in cities over the rising cost of basic foods.

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Osinachi Nwachuwku: Husband denies killing Nigeria gospel star

Osinachi Nwachuwku's death in April sparked outrage amid reports she was a victim of domestic abuse.

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Lagos okadas: Nigeria crushes 2,000 motorcycle taxis

More than 2,000 bikes are being destroyed after a Nigerian man was killed in a row over fares.

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Bavaria train crash: At least three killed in German rail accident

At least three people die and some 60 are injured after a train derails in Bavaria.

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Real Madrid ask France for Stade de France answers

Real Madrid have asked for answers into the "series of unfortunate events" at the Champions League final against Liverpool in Paris.

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Pakistani Taliban militants announce indefinite ceasefire with Islamabad

The ceasefire comes after negotiations in Kabul brokered by the Afghan Taliban government.

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Tiananmen: Hong Kong students hide tiny "democracy goddesses" on campus

The anonymous acts in Hong Kong defy a crackdown on public commemoration of the killings.

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Canada says China 'buzzing' military flights in Asia

Canada called the incidents unprofessional and potentially hazardous to aircrew in the Pacific.

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Brazilian state hit by floods fears more rain

The number of people killed in flooding in Pernambuco state reaches 120 and more rain is forecast.

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Elon Musk declares end to remote working at Tesla

Staff unwilling to abide by new rules can "pretend to work somewhere else", says boss.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: Arthur Fraser accuses South Africa president of kidnapping and bribery

President Cyril Ramaphosa says claims he acted illegally over an alleged burglary have no basis.

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Depp-Heard trial: Why Johnny Depp lost in the UK but won in the US

Experts say key factors included having a jury trial and his lawyers using a specific legal tactic.

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Turkey wants to be called Türkiye in rebranding move

The country wants to be called Türkiye as part of a campaign launched by its president.

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Israel and Palestinians in flag furore amid ban move

The fight over whether Palestinian flags can be displayed hots up as some are publicly taken down.

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Ukraine war: Investigators look into alleged Russian war crimes

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, nearly 15,000 war crimes have been alleged in the country.

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California reparations: How do you prove ancestry to enslaved people?

California plans to give reparations to those who can prove they're descendants of the enslaved.

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Champions League: Macron wants 'full transparency' over chaos at final

Chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France on Saturday marred the Champions League final.

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Biden meets BTS to tackle US anti-Asian hate

The K-pop boy band went to the White House to discuss the recent rise in hate crimes.

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Germans get €9-a-month travel in response to energy price rises

For the next three months, public transport costs are being cut to tackle the soaring cost of living.

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Canada trials decriminalising cocaine, MDMA and other drugs

In the first trial of its kind in Canada, adults can possess small amounts of some illegal drugs.

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Hurricane Agatha: 11 dead and dozens missing in Mexico

Landslides and flash flooding caused by the storm have caused havoc in the coastal state of Oaxaca.

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