Italy migrant boat shipwreck: Police arrest three for alleged trafficking

The disaster's death toll rises to 64, with three detained men accused of being human traffickers.

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Peruvian delivery man carried ancient mummy around in his bag

The Peruvian man said he wanted to show off the mummy, which is at least 600 years old, to his friends.

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Professional cyclist Antonio Tiberi fined for shooting San Marino minister's cat

Antonio Tiberi said he was trying out an air rifle when he aimed at his neighbour's pet and fired.

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US Marshals Service target of 'major' cyber-attack

The security breach at the federal law enforcement agency was categorised as a "major incident".

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Nato boss Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine to join bloc in 'long term'

But Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine first needs to fight off the assault from Russia and remain independent.

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Amritpal Singh: The self-styled preacher raising fears in India's Punjab

Amritpal Singh rose to national attention after his supporters stormed a police station last week.

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Andrew Tate not a Dubai flight risk, lawyer says

The controversial influencer could travel overseas, his lawyer says - but not to evade authorities.

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Turkey earthquake: Erdogan seeks forgiveness over quake rescue delays

The Turkish leader told survivors in one area that tremors and bad weather were to blame.

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Twitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees

The cuts account for about 10% of Twitter's remaining 2,000 workers, down from 7,500 in 2022.

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Fishrot: The corruption scandal entwining Namibia and Iceland

Lucrative fishing contracts are at the centre of a corruption trial encompassing both countries.

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EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak.

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Delhi's Manish Sisodia arrested over corruption allegations

Delhi's deputy chief minister denies the allegations - his party says "dirty politics" is behind the move.

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Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence

As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank.

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British and EU leaders to meet over NI Brexit deal

The deputy prime minister earlier said the UK was close to securing a deal with the European Union.

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Olivia Newton-John: Australia celebrates 'force of nature' performer

Sir Elton John is among the celebrities who paid tribute to the late actress at a special event.

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California storm brings flooding and leaves thousands without power

Mass power outages, flooding and the closures of motorways and beaches are reported in California.

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Italy shipwreck: Dozens of migrants killed in Calabria shipwreck

A boat reportedly carrying 100 people broke apart while trying to land at a seaside resort.

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G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India.

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Northern Ireland Protocol: New Brexit deal 'inching towards conclusion'

Irish PM Leo Varadkar says an agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached in days.

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Rare snow carpets swathes of storm-hit California

Snow has fallen in Phelan and Lake Hughes, north of Los Angeles, as the state faces blizzard warnings.

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Mardi Gras: Australia's PM Anthony Albanese first to join march

Anthony Albanese's presence at Mardi Gras has been welcomed by many but he has also faced criticism.

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Thousands of tattooed inmates pictured in El Salvador mega-prison

Suspected gang members are pictured in huge new prison, part of El Salvador's "war on crime".

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NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

A No 10 source describes negotiations as "positive" and talks are set to continue over the weekend.

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BBC reporter in Ukraine recalls first air siren this time last year

Clive Myrie looks back at the early morning wake up call instructing him to head to the underground shelter.

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'I am proud of you' - Zelensky tells troops on invasion anniversary

Ukraine's president paid tribute and handed out medals to emotional families in Kyiv.

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H5N1: Cambodian girl dies in rare bird flu case

It is the first known human transmission of bird flu in the South East Asian nation since 2014.

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Zelensky on Ukraine's 'year of invincibility'

The Ukrainian president addresses his people one year on from the start of the Russian invasion.

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Ukraine war: The real reason for China's charm offensive over Ukraine and Russia

The West may come away unimpressed - but convincing them was never likely the main goal for Beijing.

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Mexico passes controversial reform of election watchdog

The reform reduces the size and the budget of the independent body overseeing elections in Mexico.

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Lebanon central bank governor faces corruption charges

Riad Salameh denies accusations of money laundering, embezzlement and illicit enrichment.

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Winter storm updates: Power outages and travel disruption continues across US

More than 800,000 are without power across several US states as a wild winter storm continues.

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Oscars 2023: Crisis team in place for ceremony, after the Will Smith slap

The unit has "run many scenarios" in the wake of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's show.

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Ukraine war: China's claim to neutrality fades with Moscow visit

Beijing sees the Kremlin's war as serving a useful geopolitical purpose by confronting US influence.

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Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin blames ammunition shortage for high deaths

Notorious mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin accuses Russia's top brass of trying to destroy his group.

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Winter storm causes disruption across US states

Hundreds of flights are cancelled as blizzard conditions hit the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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Nablus clashes: Ten Palestinians killed during Israeli raid

Armed clashes erupted in the West Bank city as troops surrounded a house with militants inside.

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Mystery sphere found on beach perplexes Japan

Authorities say the object is not a threat, but it remains the subject of much speculation.

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BBC India: MPs call Delhi and Mumbai searches 'intimidation'

BBC premises in Delhi and Mumbai were searched by tax authorities last week.

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Iran sentences German-Iranian dissident to death

Germany warns of a "strong reaction" if Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in the US, is executed.

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Kamila Valieva: Wada appeals to Cas over 'wrong' Rusada ruling in figure skater doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency refers the case of figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the teenager was cleared by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.

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Andrew Tate has detention extended for third time

Mr Tate and his brother were arrested in December on suspicion of rape and human trafficking.

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Alligator kills 85-year-old woman in Florida

The woman was walking her dog when the alligator lunged at her and dragged her under water.

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Putin promotes Russian escalation in annual speech

The president says he is taking Russia out of the last nuclear arms control treaty with America.

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SoftGrid: The Indian tech firm forcing staff to go home on time

Employees at SoftGrid Computers get a notification to log off, 10 minutes before their shift ends.

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South Korea court recognises same-sex couple rights for first time

A court rules in favour of a couple who were denied health insurance, saying that was discrimination.

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6.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey

The tremor was reported near Turkey's border with Syria, weeks after another quake killed thousands.

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New York alligator captured in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

The reptile was spotted by staff in Brooklyn's Prospect Park and later taken to the Bronx Zoo.

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Japan aims to raise age of consent from 13 to 16 in sex crime overhaul

The current age of consent is the third lowest worldwide and has remained unchanged since 1907.

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Bhiwani: India anger over charred bodies linked to cow vigilantes

The discovery of two bodies in a burnt-out car has led to a spate of allegations and one arrest.

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Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party

Robert Mugabe Junior has not yet commented on the allegations he damaged property worth $12,000.

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Leiji Matsumoto, legendary manga creator, dies aged 85

The creator was known for his epic space sagas Galaxy Express 999 and Space Battleship Yamato.

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We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters

Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs.

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Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

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Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.

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Meta to introduce paid-for verification for Instagram

The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year.

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Turkey earthquake: Red balloons placed on rubble to honour child victims

A group of volunteers tie tributes to metal wires sticking out of destroyed buildings in Hatay.

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North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island.

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Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says.

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Turkey earthquake: Antakya now unrecognisable to tour guide

A 20-year tour guide takes the BBC into the Turkish city, where his usual reference points are in ruins.

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Iran International: Channel leaves UK after regime threats

Iran International says it's leaving the UK because of threats against its London-based journalists.

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A dozen South African cheetahs arrive in India

Twelve cheetahs from South Africa have been flown to India on Saturday.

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N Korea fires missile after threatening retaliation

Pyongyang fires a missile into the sea a day after warning the US and Seoul against military drills.

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Baftas: Journalist Christo Grozev banned over security risks

Christo Grozev helped to expose an alleged poisoning plot against Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

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Ex-officers plead not guilty over Tyre Nichols death

The five ex-officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty in a Memphis court.

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Michigan derailment: No hazardous material spilled in second rail crash

A train carrying chemicals derailed in Michigan, two weeks after the Ohio crash, but nothing leaked.

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Iran protesters march in several cities in mourning for executed men

Videos showed anti-government rallies in several cities - the most widespread unrest in weeks.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Thousands yet to be contacted after New Zealand storm

New Zealand's PM says Cyclone Gabrielle was biggest disaster this century as death toll likely to rise.

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Germany: Flights cancelled as strikes wipe out air travel

More than 2,300 flights, affecting 300,000 passengers, have been cancelled across Germany.

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Man Utd sale: Qatari bid for Old Trafford club expected as deadline approaches

As Friday's deadline approaches, who will join Sir Jim Ratcliffe in submitting a bid to buy Manchester United?

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Judge releases parts of Trump grand jury report

A Georgia judge unseals parts of a report into Mr Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 US election.

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Raquel Welch: A life in pictures

The US actress and model appeared in more than 30 movies and 50 television shows.

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Florida plant nursery engulfed in huge fire

A local fire official says at least two acres (8,000 sq metres) of pallets holding plastic plant pots were ablaze.

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MC Stan wins Bigg Boss: Indian rap royalty finds new home on reality TV

MC Stan, who grew up in a slum, now has millions of fans after winning reality show Bigg Boss.

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Nigeria's naira shortage: President Buhari extends use of old notes

One of the three old banknotes will be reintroduced following angry protests around the country.

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Gloria Orwoba: Kenyan senator asked to leave over 'period stain'

Gloria Orwoba, who campaigns against "period poverty", says she was aware her trousers were stained.

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Lufthansa tech failure leaves planes grounded

Thousands of passengers have had flights cancelled after broken cables caused IT problems for the airline.

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Libya shipwreck: At least 73 migrants presumed dead

Only seven people are known to have survived after a boat sank on its way to Europe.

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Peru's Machu Picchu reopens as protests shift to capital

The popular Inca site was closed three weeks ago when anti-government protesters cut off access routes.

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Chagos Islands: UK should pay reparations, says Human Rights Watch

A rights group criticises the UK after people were evicted from the British territory in the 1960s.

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Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko jailed for highlighting Mariupol killings

Maria Ponomarenko faces six years for detailing Russia's deadly attack on a theatre in Ukraine.

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Michigan State University attacker lied about gun in room, dad says

The troubled suspect was banned from carrying a weapon, but used to fire a gun in their backyard, his father says.

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South African rapper AKA was assassinated - police

Police say the rapper was shot dead at close range in an apparent contract killing.

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Republican Nikki Haley enters 2024 presidential race

The former UN ambassador is the first to join Donald Trump in the Republican field.

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South Africa: Tour bus crash kills 20 in Limpopo province

The tour bus collided with an armoured vehicle on a bridge and then fall into the river below.

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Michigan State University: People flee as police run towards building

At least three people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University.

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Champions League final: Uefa 'responsible' for chaos before Liverpool v Real Madrid in Paris

A review finds Europe's football body bore "primary responsibility" for last year's chaotic scenes.

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Turkey earthquake: Nurses rush to protect baby incubators as quake strikes

CCTV from inside a hospital in Gaziantep, Turkey shows the neonatal unit in the minutes after the deadly earthquake.

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Moldova's pro-EU President Sandu accuses Russia of coup plot

Foreign saboteurs backed by Moscow could allegedly use mass protests to oust Moldova's pro-EU government.

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Viral TikTok boosts father's thriller book to bestseller

Lloyd Devereux Richards' crime thriller is a bestseller after 11 years of almost no sales.

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Turkey earthquake: Young girl rescued after 178 hours under rubble

Video shows Miray being rescued from under a Turkish building a week after a huge earthquake.

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Israel judicial reform plans draw mass protests outside parliament

Critics say the government will have too much power, as a constitutional crisis divides the country.

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China says US sent more than 10 balloons into airspace

Beijing accuses Washington of illegally entering its airspace on multiple occasions in the past year.

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Nigeria election 2023: Nigeria military denies coup plot claim ahead of poll

An official of the ruling party claims that generals met a major opposition candidate.

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New Zealand storm Gabrielle: Tense wait as ex-cyclone moves over North Island

Some people have been told to evacuate there homes and the worst weather is expected on Monday.

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Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble

Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell find the man, after 20 hours of digging.

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DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels

The seven men caused the death of two civilians as they fled M23 rebels in North Kivu, a court rules.

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US and Canada military shoot down new unidentified object

The flying object "violated airspace" over north-west Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey.

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Turkey earthquake rescue efforts disrupted by security concerns

German and Austrian rescuers paused their operations in Turkey after reports of shots being fired.

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Thousands of pregnant Russian women fly to Argentina

The women are trying to ensure their children obtain Argentinian passports, officials say.

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Alex Murdaugh: The US murder trial obsessing true crime tourists

A wealthy lawyer from a prominent South Carolina family is accused of killing his wife and son.

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AKA shot dead: Top South African rapper killed with friend

Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand braces for storm after record floods

Residents are on edge as parts of the North Island prepare for more severe weather.

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Ethiopia Orthodox Church split: Social media restricted

A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions.

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Eskom crisis: What does South Africa’s state of disaster mean?

Will the state of disaster help the government deal with the unprecedented power-cuts?

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Brazilian authorities carry out raids against illegal miners

Brazil's government has seized weapons, blocked roads and destroyed vehicles.

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China seeks 'bold' steps to lift birth rate

China's birth rate is at a record low, with officials identifying the cost of childcare as a major issue.

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Macron mulls stripping Putin of France's top honour

The Russian president was given the Legion d'Honneur in 2006 by then-President Jacques Chirac.

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Ukraine war: More blackouts after 'massive' Russian attack

Kyiv says Russia used missiles and drones in its Friday morning's strike on power networks.

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Chinese balloon capable of gathering intelligence - US official

The airship carried equipment able to collect communications signals, a state department official said.

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Burt Bacharach obituary: Classy and complex songs that transcended an era

The prolific songwriter, whose catchy and complex compositions are still loved today, has died aged 94.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake rescues offer hope

Over 15,000 people are known to have died after Monday's earthquakes, with that number expected to rise.

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Roger Waters: Pink Floyd star's UN speech criticised by Ukraine

Roger Waters tells the United Nations Security Council that Russia's invasion was "not unprovoked".

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Succession talk arises after Kim Jong-Un's daughter makes appearance

Kim Jong-Un's daughter's latest appearance has sparked questions about her future in North Korea.

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Two children dead after bus rams into Quebec nursery

The 51-year-old bus driver has been arrested and charged with homicide, police say.

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Tyre Nichols: Policeman took and shared photos of injured man

A new report details the brutality the 29-year-old suffered at the hands of five Memphis officers.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Fire at Turkey port adds to quake disruption

Despite claims the fire had been extinguished, the BBC witnessed it still smouldering on Wednesday.

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Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded

The letters, written during her English captivity, were found during a trawl of French archives.

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Turkey earthquake: 'This building is just a snapshot of the devastation'

The BBC's Anna Foster has spent two days travelling alone towards the earthquake epicentre.

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Nigeria's naira crisis: Supreme Court suspends banknote deadline

Many banks have not had enough of the new banknotes, leading to desperate and chaotic scenes.

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The Afghan women cyclists who fled the Taliban to pursue Olympic dream

Since arriving in the UK from Afghanistan, Mina, Persia and Arifa have been training twice a week.

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Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader

Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders.

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Ecuador polls: Murdered candidate elected as mayor

Omar Menéndez was shot dead the evening before the election during a brutal attack on his headquarters.

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Dramatic rescue saves Thai baby who fell down well

The 19-month-old child slipped between a 30cm (12in) wide gap and fell to the bottom of the well.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario'

Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse.

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Kerala: The transgender couple whose pregnancy photos went viral

The couple have paused their gender transition to have a baby together.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake: Aerial footage shows Syria aftermath

Drone footage shows the earthquake aftermath and the search and rescue operation in Idlib, Syria.

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Syria-Turkey earthquake:Toddler rescued from collapsed building

A child is pulled from the rubble after a deadly earthquake shakes Syria and Turkey.

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Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people's minds.

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Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

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Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice".

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China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage

The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.

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Weekend avalanches kill 10 in Austria and Switzerland

Officials in western Austria warned winter sports enthusiasts of dangerous conditions in the area.

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Iran protests: Thousands of prisoners pardoned by ayatollah

Iranians involved in anti-government protests are among those set to be released.

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Situation in east Ukraine getting tougher, says Zelensky

Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region are facing very difficult conditions, the country's president says.

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Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations

Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US's top diplomat.

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Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject 'venom of hatred'

On the last day of his visit, throngs of South Sudanese filled John Garang Mausoleum to greet him.

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China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden

The president faces pressure to shoot down the craft, but China denies it is being used to spy on the US.

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Ohio train: Huge fire breaks out after derailment

Flames light the sky over a village near Pittsburgh after about 50 carriages reportedly derail.

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Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'

The country's internet regulator says the ban will remain in place until all material is removed.

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Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's bodies recovered in prisoner swap - Ukraine

Kyiv says Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's remains were handed over as part of a prisoner swap.

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Perth shark attack: Teenage girl dies in Swan River

The 16-year-old girl was thought to have been swimming in the Swan River, Western Australia Police say.

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Tyre Nichols: Sixth police officer fired

Preston Hemphill violated multiple rules, including stun gun deployment regulations, police say.

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Chile wildfires: State of emergency declared in two regions

Several people are killed in Chile as wildfires sweep through 14,000 hectares.

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China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims?

Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path.

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Ukraine war: On the front line with engineers working to fix stricken power grid

The BBC watches engineers and technicians as they race to repair damage across the country.

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Why would China use a spy balloon when it has satellites?

Experts say the use of the inflatable could be intended to send a message to Washington.

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Ismail Mashal: Taliban arrests Afghan professor who backed girls' education

Prof Ismail Mashal is an outspoken critic of the Taliban's restrictions on women's education.

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Willie Kimani: Kenya ex-policeman sentenced to death for lawyer's murder

Willie Kimani, his client and driver were abducted, tortured, killed and their bodies dumped in a river.

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Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south

The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine.

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Italian fugitive Edgardo Greco tracked down as pizza maker after 16 years

Edgardo Greco was wanted for the grisly murder of two brothers in Italy in 1991.

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Mikheil Saakashvili: The former Georgian president's condition has sparked concern

Mikheil Saakashvili appeared in court via video link where world leaders were shocked by his appearance.

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Iran blames Israel for Isfahan drone attack, warning of revenge

Iran warns of a "resolute response" after three drones targeted a site deep inside the country.

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Bringing music to the masses... on a tram

Two French musicians brought a piano to entertain travellers in Nantes, France.

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Pakistan mosque blast: Bomber used police uniform as disguise, official says

CCTV footage reveals the movements of the man who blew up a mosque on Monday.

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Two MEPs lose immunity in Qatargate corruption case

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino deny wrongdoing as a scandal rocks the European Parliament.

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FBI search President Biden's home in Delaware

The president's lawyer says the "planned" search is part of an investigation into classified documents.

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Ukraine billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky targeted in new anti-corruption swoop

Authorities launch a fresh wave of raids, including on leading tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky.

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Andrew Tate: 'You know I'm innocent' - influencer yells to reporters

The influencer and his brother Tristan arrive at court to appeal against the decision to keep them detained.

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Pope in DR Congo: Dancing and huge crowds greet Pope Francis

The BBC's Aleem Maqbool joins worshippers on the streets as Pope Francis makes a long-awaited appearance.

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Pope Francis in DR Congo: A million gather for Kinshasa mass

This is said to be the second largest mass Pope Francis has held, after one in the Philippines in 2014.

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Myanmar coup anniversary: 'Silent strike' marks two years of military rule

Protesters urge the public to stay at home as the military is hit by new Western sanctions.

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