Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinøya.

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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live.

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We haven’t seen indictment, says Trump lawyer

Joe Tacopina says the former US president is "not worried at all" about the charges, but is upset and angry.

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Cheers, cheese and trees on King's trip to Germany

The BBC's Daniela Relph looks back on King Charles' first overseas visit as monarch.

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ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

The country's data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology.

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King Charles at Hamburg memorial for Allied wartime air raids

King Charles laid a wreath remembering those who died in Allied wartime bombing raids on Hamburg.

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Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital.

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Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry heavily criticises police response

A report criticises the RCMP for failing to act in a way that could have prevented casualties.

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Seven California officers charged with manslaughter in traffic stop death

A video of the incident shows a man screaming “I can’t breathe” as he is held down by patrol officers.

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Australian man arrested over AK-47-shaped bong

Sydney police scrambled to catch an armed man, but his "weapon" was not quite what it seemed.

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$3.5m plan to move Colombian drug lord’s hippos

Pablo Escobar imported hippos to Colombia in the 1980s, but they now pose a growing problem.

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Israeli gun ownership rising as violence surges

Israel's new right-wing government has loosened gun laws in response to deadly attacks.

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Colombian soldiers killed in attack blamed on ELN rebels

At least nine soldiers are dead after a mortar attack on an army base in Colombia's north-east.

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Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training

Elon Musk among those calling for training in powerful artificial intelligence to be suspended.

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Swimmers in Hawaii accused of harassing dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is popular with tourists in Hawaii but federal law bans getting too close.

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Outrage over deadly fire at Mexico migrant centre grows

Footage has emerged which appears to show officers failing to open a locked door as the fire erupted.

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Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers.

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Amritpal Singh: Rumours swirl as search for controversial Sikh preacher continues

Amritpal Singh has not been arrested so far, though there have been many rumoured sightings.

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Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply.

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Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents' house

Police say the parents felt the suspect should not own weapons, but did not realise guns were in the house.

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Twenty pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash

The bus was carrying pilgrims to Mecca when it hit a bridge in Asir province and burst into flames.

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Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter

Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Baboon's death after two week hunt sparks outcry in Taiwan

The escaped animal had been on the loose for weeks, prompting an island-wide search.

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Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

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Kenya's Azimio protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan protesters storm Uhuru Kenyatta's property and set it alight as opposition protests intensify.

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Japanese student dresses as Volodymyr Zelensky for graduation

Taking part in a Kyoto university tradition, it took him three months to grow a beard for the look.

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Italian art experts astonished by David statue uproar in Florida

A Florida school head was forced out after the famous Michaelangelo statue was shown to art students.

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Online trolls are taking a toll in China

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant.

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More storms feared after Mississippi tornado

Friday night's tornado in the southern US killed 26 people and has displaced hundreds more.

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

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Mississippi tornado: Why was it so destructive?

The strength and timing of the tornado added to the devastation in Rolling Fork and elsewhere.

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In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm.

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Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted.

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School.

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Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies.

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Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements.

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How does a tornado happen?

BBC weather presenter Ben Rich gives the science behind a tornado.

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Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

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Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi.

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Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.

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Tornadoes kill 19 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Hail the size of golf balls and strong wind brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night.

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Deutsche Bank share slide reignites worries among investors

Worries over the financial strength of the sector persist, with Deutsche Bank shares down 14% at one point.

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Israel turmoil dogs Netanyahu's UK trip

Protests which are rocking his country cast a shadow over the Israeli PM's flying visit.

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Hong Kong hidden protesters billboard artwork taken down

The piece was called 'No Rioters' but secretly flashed the names of jailed dissidents on a billboard.

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US bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others.

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Mintz Group: 5 staffers detained in Beijing after raid

The incident comes ahead of a high-profile investor forum, to be held in Beijing this weekend.

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French protests: No risk for King says mayor after Bordeaux attack

Days before King Charles III visits, French officials say they are focused on the trip going ahead.

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Video shows zebra on the loose after escaping from Seoul zoo

Video shows the two-year-old animal eventually being tranquilised by rescue workers and returned.

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Rare tornado tears into small town near Los Angeles

Unusual weather plaguing southern California continues with a tornado touching down in Montebello.

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Ukraine war: The front line where Russian eyes are always watching

The Ukrainian stronghold where, despite months of vicious attacks, the Russians have gained just 10 metres.

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Israel passes new law protecting PM from removal as protests continue

MPs vote to stop the attorney general from being able to declare a leader unfit, as protests continue.

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Gwyneth Paltrow lawyer 'mad' over photography violations

The actress is being sued for damages following a skiing collision in 2016.

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What is the Marburg virus and how dangerous is it?

Tanzania is the latest African country to have an outbreak of the highly-infectious Marburg virus.

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Justin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported".

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'What is that?' Space junk seen flying over California

The flaming trash was discarded by the International Space Station in 2020 and has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.

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Dick Van Dyke crashes his car into a gate in Malibu

The film and television icon is said to have sustained minor injuries but avoided going to hospital.

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Andrew Tate: Brothers' custody extended by another month

The controversial social media influencer and his brother have both been detained since December.

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Why Trump supporters are wary of joining protests he called for

Donald Trump demanded protests over his possible arrest, but his supporters fear being set up.

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Chetan Kumar: The Indian actor arrested for a tweet - again

Chetan Kumar, who works in Kannada films, has often made headlines for his outspoken political views.

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Memorial raids: Russia targets leaders of banned Nobel Prize-winning group

Nine leaders of Memorial are targeted, months after their organisation was shut down by the courts.

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Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts.

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Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements

Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005.

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Japanese and Chinese leaders visit opposing capitals in Ukraine war

Both leaders are on strategic foreign visits on opposing sides of the conflict.

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New Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is devastating loss for his community.

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Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission.

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Indonesia cough syrup deaths: Relief for families as court allows lawsuit

More than 200 children died from tainted cough syrup - now a court will let parents seek compensation.

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China's President Xi Jinping condemns killings of miners in CAR

President Xi Jinping condemns the killing of nine Chinese nationals in the Central African Republic.

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Putin in Mariupol: What the Russian president saw on his visit

The Russian leader tours parts of the Ukrainian port city that saw some of his army's fiercest attacks.

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UBS agrees to rescue troubled bank Credit Suisse

Swiss banking giant UBS agrees emergency rescue deal for rival Credit Suisse in government-brokered takeover

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India police visit Rahul Gandhi's home after Kashmir sex assault claims

Officers demand evidence from Rahul Gandhi over his claims of women being sexually assaulted in Kashmir.

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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.

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Taliban officials must sack sons given government jobs

Afghanistan's Islamist leader says officials should replace appointed sons or nephews and hire other workers.

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Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

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French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

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Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star.

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Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore.

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France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms.

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Why US mothers are more likely to die in childbirth

Maternal mortality spiked by 40 percent in 2021, with black women more likely to die.

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Eyedrops recalled in US following blindness and injuries

Patients lose vision and have eyes surgically removed after using eyedrops now recalled in the US.

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Funeral for footballer killed in Turkey earthquake

Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero.

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Clean-up of radioactive water leak ongoing at Minnesota nuclear plant

A local nuclear plant is recovering 400,000 gallons of contaminated water that spilled in November.

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Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad?

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Kremlin aims to destroy Ukraine jets after Poland and Slovakia pledges

Slovakia becomes the second Nato country after Poland to offer Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine.

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Taiwan charges ex-MP and former admiral with spying for China

The pair are accused of organising free trips to mainland China for 48 retired military officers.

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Poland to send four fighter jets to Ukraine 'in coming days'

Four Soviet-era warplanes will be handed over in the coming days, says President Andrzej Duda.

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France's Macron to force through pension reform with no vote

The French government will use the constitution to push through a pension age rise from 62 to 64.

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Watch the harrowing rescue of a man stuck in a flooded river

US firefighters hoist him to safety as he clings on to a barrier in the flooded Los Angeles River.

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Smoke billows from Russian security building after fire in Rostov

Video shows a building on fire used by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in Rostov.

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Security building on fire in Russia's Rostov region

A large blaze engulfs part of a federal security service building in the southern Russian city.

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US releases footage of Russian jet crashing into drone

The US military says the jet hit the drone on Tuesday, causing it to later crash into the Black Sea.

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Bakhmut: Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region.

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San Francisco reparations plan proposes $5m for black residents

The city is also considering homes in San Francisco for $1 per family under the reparations plan.

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Storms cause power outages in California and north-east

Hundreds of thousands without power after storms cause significant damage along both US coasts.

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UAE arbitrarily detaining 2,400 Afghan asylum seekers - report

Asylum seekers evacuated after the Taliban takeover are "stranded in limbo", Human Rights Watch says.

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Ukraine war: Florida Ron DeSantis invited to visit after remarks

The man expected to run for president said the US had no interest in the Russia-Ukraine "dispute".

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Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi rescue troops spend night on tree-top

They were on a mission to help survivors of devastating floods that have killed more than 200 people.

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Meta layoffs: Facebook-owner to cut 10,000 staff

In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled.

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Moment police officer hit by car while helping driver on Iowa motorway

The officer was helping a driver on a US motorway and was only left with minor injuries.

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French bin strike: Paris holds its nose as waste piles up

Refuse collectors joined the strike a week ago in protest at plans to raise the pension age to 64.

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The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis?

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China reopening borders to foreign tourists for first time since Covid erupted

The move marks a major easing of travel curbs in place since the start of the Covid pandemic.

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Juno Awards 2023: Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage while The Weeknd wins big

The protestor interrupted the opening of the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Brits.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky honours unarmed soldier filmed being shot

Oleksandr Matsievskiy was filmed smoking a cigarette before apparently being killed by Russian troops.

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Kais Saied: Why Tunisia's president picked on sub-Saharan African migrants

Kais Saied said sub-Saharan migrants were trying to change the nature of Tunisian society.

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Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say.

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Saudi Arabia executes Jordanian man after allegedly giving forced confession

The family of Hussein Abu Al-Khair say he was tortured into confessing to drugs charges.

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Oscars (not red) carpet: The best fashion looks so far - in pictures

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever.

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US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.

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Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.

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Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks.

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

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DR Congo's M23 ceasefire: Angola to deploy troops after failed truce

Angola's soldiers are to help secure M23 rebel areas after a ceasefire it brokered failed.

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Cyclone Freddy: Winds and rain lash Mozambique as storm nears

Freddy, which has caused at least 28 deaths over a month, is to hit mainland Africa for second time.

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Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal.

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Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules.

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Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month.

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Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son

Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says.

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Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after seven-year rift

The unexpected move ends a seven-year rift between the two sides, but differences remain.

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Donald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York.

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Transnistria: Ukraine denies attempt on Moldova separatist leader

Kyiv says reports of an assassination attempt on the Transnistria leader are a Russian provocation.

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Ukraine war: Latvia sends cars seized from drunk drivers to help Kyiv

The confiscated vehicles are being delivered under a Latvian scheme to help the Ukrainian military.

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Ukraine war: Why Russia’s infrastructure strikes strategy isn’t working

Russia’s destructive but sporadic strike tactics could indicate a shortage of certain weapons.

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One man, two cups: Is President Xi’s double tea a power move?

The BBC's Celia Hatton breaks down Xi Jinping's caffeine habits, and why they might be a subtle power play.

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Chaim Topol: Fiddler on the Roof star dies aged 87

The acclaimed actor and singer also appeared in Flash Gordon and the Bond film For Your Eyes Only.

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US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some exports

The measures will affect Dutch firm ASML, which is a key part of the global microchip supply chain.

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Georgia protests: Crowds return to target Russian-style law in Georgia

Crowds return to Georgia's capital after riot police broke up a protest against a Russian-style law.

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The ex-RAF base in Essex that could house asylum seekers

The government is considering MDP Wethersfield in Essex, currently home to military police, as a centre for asylum seekers.

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Covid origins investigation: US House of Representatives holds first hearing

The panel, formed by a new Republican majority, is aiming to establish how the coronavirus emerged.

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Two survivors of Mexico kidnapping recovering in US hospitals

One of them has gunshot wounds and two of their friends were killed by gangs at a Mexico border town.

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Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US

Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week.

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Ukraine war: Top Ukraine athletes' defiant tribute to shot soldier

The sports stars use a popular battle cry to denounce the apparent death of a Ukrainian prisoner.

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Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over "Russia-style" bill

Protests rage on the streets and in Georgia's parliament over a controversial draft law.

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Up to 30,000 Russian casualties claimed in Bakhmut

The number of killed and wounded is out of proportion to the city's worth, say Western officials.

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Six Palestinians killed in Israeli army raid in Jenin

Israel's prime minster says a militant who killed two Israeli brothers is among the dead.

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Japan forces H3 rocket to self-destruct after failed launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X.

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Two fans die in crush after GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York

Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla, who was performing, says she is "devastated and heartbroken".

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Serbia-Croatia border arrests over radioactive material found in car

Three Croatian nationals are held in Serbia-Croatia border with radioactive material in a spare wheel.

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Ukraine hunts Russian killers of unarmed smoking soldier

Footage appears to show the unarmed Ukrainian saying "Glory to Ukraine" before being shot.

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Georgia parliament: Lawmakers exchange blows over 'foreign agents' law

Critics say the proposed law is modelled on Russian legislation and designed to curtail freedom of speech.

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Iran: Suspected school poisonings unforgivable crime, Khamenei says

Iran's supreme leaders says anyone found to have targeted schoolgirls must be punished severely.

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Southwest plane makes emergency landing in Cuba after bird strike

The cabin filled with smoke after take-off which sparked panic on the US-bound flight from Cuba.

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Brahmapuram fire: India's Kochi city covered in toxic haze from waste dump fire

Many schools have been shut while firefighters work to put out the blaze in Kerala state.

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Moment ceiling collapses, nearly hits commuter at Massachusetts subway station

The local transport authority in Massachusetts says it will now inspect panels in all of its stations.

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Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates.

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Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs.

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Bangladesh: Video shows fire engulfing part of refugee camp

The blaze is believed to have destroyed around 2,000 shelters at Cox's Bazar camp.

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Ukraine war: Russian reservists fighting with shovels - UK defence ministry

Troops are likely engaging in hand-to-hand combat in Ukraine, Britain's defence ministry says.

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Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless.

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Greek train crash: PM Mitsotakis seeks forgiveness from families

His plea comes as protesters angry over the deadly disaster clash with police in the capital Athens.

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US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes.

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Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal.

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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector.

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US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere".

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Rafael Viñoly: Uruguayan architect of London's 'Walkie Talkie' dies aged 78

The Uruguayan also worked on Tokyo's International Forum and Manchester City's training ground.

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Sergei Lavrov: Russian foreign minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims

Sergei Lavrov is laughed at in Delhi after saying the Ukraine war was "launched against us".

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Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital.

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Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest

Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house.

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AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress reading "Tax The Rich"

The ethics probe centres on whether her rented dress violated congressional rules about gifts.

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Iran protests: Rare cheetah cub Pirouz's death mourned

The 10-month-old cub, which had clung to life, had become a symbol of hope for protesters.

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Colombia protests: Seventy-nine police officers taken hostage

President Gustavo Petro has demanded the release of officials seized by rural protesters.

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Nigeria's Supreme Court rules CBN naira redesign invalid

The policy led to a nationwide shortage of cash, with people sleeping outside banks.

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Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children

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Dusky tetraka: Joy as bird feared extinct spotted in Madagascar

The dusky tetraka is a small bird with a distinctive yellow throat that lives on the ground.

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Hathras rape and murder case: Indian court clears three of four accused

The rape and murder of the 19-year-old Dalit woman in 2020 had evoked global condemnation.

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Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time

An endoscope was used to film inside the 9m-long space, whose purpose is still unknown.

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Peter Obi: We will prove we won Nigeria election

The third-placed candidate vows to prove his supporters were "robbed" of victory.

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Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village.

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Bolivian man's tearful account of being lost in Amazon jungle for 31 days

Jhonattan Acosta had to resort to eating insects after getting lost while on a hunting trip a month ago.

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US drug giant caps insulin costs

The cap on the diabetes medication by the drugs giant could bring cost relief to many Americans.

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Covid origin: Why the Wuhan lab-leak theory is so disputed

The claim Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory dates from early in the pandemic. Here's what we know.

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Bola Tinubu's Nigeria election win: The rigging claims of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar

How credible are the opposition claims of fraud in Nigeria's presidential election?

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Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms

The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia.

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BBC reporter sends video from scene of Greece train crash

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece.

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Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, has died at the age of 89.

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