Auschwitz Museum condemns Polish ruling party video

The museum said a video released by the ruling PiS party is an insult to the camp's victims.

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Djokovic's Kosovo message angers French minister

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

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

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

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AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.

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

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

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Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone

The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.

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Iran tries female journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini's death

Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were arrested days after the notorious incident.

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Iowa building collapse: Woman rescued after 24 hours

Lisa Brooks is the ninth person rescued from a partially collapsed block in Davenport.

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Polish probe into 'Russian influence' angers EU

Opposition MPs say the new panel probing Russia links aims to bar its leader Donald Tusk from office.

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Alleged former Russian spy whale spotted off Sweden's coast

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

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India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.

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Lawmakers race to secure US debt deal votes as deadline looms

President Joe Biden says he "feels good" about the prospect of Congress passing the deal by 5 June.

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German police arrest stripper over toy gun

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

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

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

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Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

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

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US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

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

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Canada: Dashcam captures driving through huge wildfire

The Canadian city of Halifax declares a state of local emergency after a wildfire causes power cuts and evacuations.

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

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

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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

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

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

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

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

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

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Spanish village votes in 30 seconds

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

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Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

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

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

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

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Pakistan avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe

A four-year-old boy is among those killed in the disaster, which struck in the early hours of Saturday.

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Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

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

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

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

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Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.

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Indiana funeral director found with dozens of rotting bodies guilty of theft

Randy Lankford will be sentenced in June for failing to complete funeral services he was paid for.

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US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak.

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Serbia sends troops to border after Kosovo clashes

Violence was sparked in Kosovo after new ethnic Albanian mayors were installed in a pro-Serb area.

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

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

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Celine Dion cancels all remaining shows over poor health

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

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Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues

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

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Gruelling Navy Seals course is dangerous - report

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

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Myanmar rapper Byu Har arrested for criticising junta

Byu Har had condemned the military regime's handling of widespread power outages.

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Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.

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Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic

One killed and 15 injured in rocket attack on medical clinic in Ukraine city of Dnipro, Zelensky says.

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Ed Sheeran's surprise concert for high school students

The superstar gave these Florida high school band students the surprise of a lifetime.

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The 2024 election campaign launch Ron DeSantis will want to forget

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

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France destroys 35,000 ‘champagne’ soda bottles

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

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Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan

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

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Spain weather: Hail stones and heavy rain in Catalonia

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

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

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

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Sierra Leone's iconic cotton tree felled by storm

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

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Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?

Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest.

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Miami school limits access to Biden inauguration poem

A Florida school says the poem The Hill We Climb was moved to the middle school library section.

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Typhoon Mawar hits Guam causing blackout for most of island

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

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Asteroid City: Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson film 'stylish but lacks substance'

Wes Anderson's new film, starring Tom Hanks and Scarlett Johansson, premieres in Cannes.

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Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

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

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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

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

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Tariq Ramadan: Islam scholar cleared of Swiss rape charges

The renowned scholar is cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a court in Switzerland.

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Sudan ceasefire: Khartoum largely quiet, residents say

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

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

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

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Belgorod raid: Who are the fighters infiltrating Russia from Ukraine?

Russia claims to have routed two groups that crossed the border from Ukraine.

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

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

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

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

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Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

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

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Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging

The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January.

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Madeleine McCann: First pictures from search of Portugal reservoir

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

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First Arab female astronaut reaches space station

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

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Madeleine McCann: Police to search Portuguese reservoir - reports

Police will start combing the area, 50km from where the toddler went missing, local media reports.

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Guyana school fire: At least 20 children die in Mahdia blaze

A major fire breaks out at a secondary school in the central town of Mahdia, engulfing a dormitory.

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How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans.

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US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.

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Trevi Fountain: Climate activists turn water in Rome landmark black

Climate change protesters Last Generation pour "vegetable charcoal" into the Rome landmark.

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Greece election: Centre-right leads but no majority, exit poll suggests

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

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

The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members.

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The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home.

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

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

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

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

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

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

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Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Wagner claim over Bakhmut

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

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Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

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

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Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

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

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Ukraine war: US to support providing F1-6 fighter jets to Ukraine

President Biden backs a plan to provide advanced fighter jets to Ukraine and train Ukrainian pilots.

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

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

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Stan Grant: Top Australian TV host steps down after enduring racist abuse

High-profile Aboriginal journalist Stan Grant says he has "had enough" of receiving racist abuse.

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

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

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

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

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Georgian anger as Russian flights land again in Tbilisi

Protesters and opposition groups denounce the first direct flight from Russia for nearly four years.

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G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo

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

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Moment sofa flies through air during Turkey storm

Footage on social media appears to show the wicker wonder blow off a high-rise block.

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Chinese comedian arrested after joke about army

The joke likened the behaviour of his dogs to a slogan used to praise China's army.

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New York truck attacker gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years

Islamist extremist Sayfullo Saipov killed eight when he drove a truck at pedestrians in New York in 2017.

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Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38m at auction

The 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon sells at auction for $38m - a record for handwritten text.

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Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say

A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say.

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Ghana IMF loan: Will $3bn solve the economic crisis?

Ghanaians are desperate for help but the intervention may not deal with problems in the long term.

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Meghan and Prince Harry looked nervous, says New York taxi driver

"I think they were being chased the whole day or something," says New Yorker Sonny Singh.

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

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

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Ukraine conflict: Black Sea grain deal extended for two months

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

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

A spokesperson says the incident happened after the couple attended an awards ceremony in New York.

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

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

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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador President dissolves parliament

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

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Sudan's Darfur fighting: Why an accountant took up arms

Sudan's western region of Darfur has seen some of the worst fighting recently, including ethnic attacks.

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Malawi hippo in deadly attack on packed river boat

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

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Brigitte Macron's great-nephew beaten in apparently politically motivated assault

Eight people have been arrested over the attack which came after a TV address by President Macron on Monday.

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Police get 200 tip-offs for 22 unidentified murdered women

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

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Twitter wrong to block tweets during Turkey election - Wikipedia founder

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

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Cyclone Mocha: Death toll in Myanmar at least 32

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

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

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

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Italian police find huge cocaine stash hidden in banana crates

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

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Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star

The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic."

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

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

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Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating.

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

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

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Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy.

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Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

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

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Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

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

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Devastation as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall

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

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

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

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Ukraine Eurovision act's city Ternopil attacked before performance

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

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Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

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

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Israel and Gaza militants agree ceasefire - Palestinian sources

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

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Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays

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

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Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

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

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Ukraine's Zelensky in Rome to meet Pope Francis

Ukraine's leader visits Rome where he will meet political leaders and have an audience with the Pope.

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Irishman pardoned and released from Iran prison

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

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Portuguese parliament votes to allow limited euthanasia

Doctors can now help people suffering from incurable diseases or severe injuries to end their lives.

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Linda Yaccarino leaves NBCUniversal amid Twitter talk

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

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

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

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Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy

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

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An American watches Eurovision for the first time

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

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Germany explosion: Police and firefighters hurt in blast at high-rise block

Officers had responded to reports of a vulnerable person in a high-rise flat, police told the BBC.

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

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

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UK confirms supply of Storm Shadow long-range missiles in Ukraine

The Storm Shadow cruise missile will give Ukraine new capabilities in its conflict with Russia.

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Mercedes-Benz shooting: Two killed at factory in Germany

A suspect has been arrested after opening fire at the plant in south-western Germany.

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Twitter launches encrypted private messages, says Elon Musk

The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls.

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WATCH: People flee car stuck on train track seconds before crash

Dramatic footage shows three people running away from their car before a train crashes into it.

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Eurovision: Lime green outfit out-foxes BBC reporter in Eurovision mix-up

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

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Robert De Niro welcomes seventh child at 79

The veteran Hollywood star revealed the news while promoting his new film, About My Father.

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WATCH: Masked trio rob Tokyo luxury watch shop

Video filmed by a person near the shop in Ginza shows the assailants smashing a display then fleeing.

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On board the Eurovision superfan train to Liverpool

The 11:43 train from Euston to Liverpool became the Eurovision Express as fans travelled up for the contest.

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Rita Lee: Brazil's 'Queen of Rock' dies aged 75

Rita Lee was one of Brazil's best-known rock singers, known for her independent spirit and creativity.

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Imran Khan: Ex-PM arrested outside court in Pakistan

Pakistan's opposition leader has been arrested in Islamabad where he was appearing on corruption charges.

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Los Choneros: Ecuador gang leader Júnior Roldán killed

The body of Júnior Roldán, a leader of Ecuadorean prison gang Los Choneros, is found in Colombia.

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Israeli military failing to investigate journalists’ deaths - report

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

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Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

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

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Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

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

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Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

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

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House arrest for man who threw gravel at Trudeau

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

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MTV awards: Hollywood stars stand with striking writers at pre-recorded ceremony

Jennifer Coolidge and Pedro Pascal show their support at the MTV Movie and TV Awards.

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Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

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

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DR Congo floods: Digging through mud to find relatives

Nearly 400 bodies have been retrieved following floods and landslides that hit two villages last week.

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Brownsville: Seven dead as car strikes people in Texas border town

The driver has been arrested - it is not known whether the crash was an accident or deliberate.

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Gold mine fire kills at least 27 in Peru

The blaze broke out while workers were about 100 metres underground, officials say.

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Arab League: Syria reinstated as Assad rehabilitation continues

The reinstatement is part of a recent thaw in relations between Damascus and other Arab governments.

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At least nine injured in shooting at Allen, Texas mall

Police are so far unable to confirm how many people may have died after a gunman opened fire on shoppers.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

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

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

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

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

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

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Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state

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

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Russian pro-war blogger injured in car bomb

Zakhar Prilepin is injured and his driver killed in a car bomb attack in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

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Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict

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

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Nigeria: Kidney-plot politician Ike Ekweremadu jailed

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

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

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

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Drought prompts French ban on garden swimming pools

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

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

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

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Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag

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

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New York subway passenger chokehold death sparks protests

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

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Somali shock as Mogadishu mayor Madale filmed beating partygoers

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

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How Russian media is covering the Kremlin explosion

Steve Rosenberg looks at reaction to what Moscow alleges was an attempt to kill President Putin.

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International space station: Space trash floats away during spacewalk

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

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

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

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

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

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Thai serial killer case: Ex-husband arrested in poisoning deaths

A Bangkok woman is accused of poisoning to death 14 people in provinces across Thailand.

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Italy's 'Ndrangheta targeted in police raids across Europe

Dozens were detained across Europe in what police say is the biggest operation against the 'Ndrangheta.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Police search home of ex-president

Police search Jair Bolsonaro's home as part of an investigation into false data in a vaccination database.

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MasterChef Australia to premiere after host Jock Zonfrillo's death

The award-winning chef's final season on the franchise will air with his family's blessing.

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Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge

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

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Global press freedom under 'unprecedented' attack, report warns

The report warns artificial intelligence and disinformation is "wreaking havoc" on the media world.

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At least nine dead in Serbia school shooting

A schoolboy has been arrested after shots were fired at an elementary school in Serbia's capital.

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

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

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Tinder owner to quit Russia more than a year after invasion began

The owner of the dating app follows other global brands that cut ties in 2022.

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Dog diplomacy: Turkey sends Mexico puppy after search dog's death

The puppy is meant to "carry on the legacy" of a Mexican search dog that died after Turkey's quake.

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Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84

The Canadian musician's songs were covered by artists including Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand.

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Watch: Hiding bear leaps from bin at US school

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

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Ron DeSantis-aligned oversight board votes to countersue Disney

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

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India police force tells heavy-drinking officers to leave

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

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Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years

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

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Man's viral worm dance at charity event wows Rita Ora

Ian Smith busted out the moves as Rita Ora sang at the Prince's Trust event in New York.

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Boss of Mexico's migration authority charged over deadly fire

Forty migrants died in the fire while they were being held at a migrant centre in Ciudad Juárez.

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