Monday, 31 July 2023

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow.

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Ukraine's Motherland monument gets a makeover

The BBC's James Waterhouse watches on as work to remove a huge Soviet-era symbol begins in Kyiv.

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Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader

Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, who is trying to find a way to end the crisis.

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China floods: Man rescued from overturned car

The rescue was shown on Chinese state TV as devastating floods hit Hebei province.

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Sunday, 30 July 2023

At least 35 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally

Dozens of people have also been injured in the explosion at a gathering organised by an Islamist party.

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Dashcam captures moment drone explodes in Moscow

Russia accuses Ukraine of a drone attack that damaged two buildings and injured one person.

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Russia storm: High winds kill 10 in central Volga region

Eight of the victims died when trees fell on their campsite near a lake in Mari El region.

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Australia grounds MRH-90 helicopter fleet after crash

The chief of the army says none of the 45 aircraft will fly again until they are found to be safe.

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Saturday, 29 July 2023

Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.

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Rivals' silence at Iowa dinner shows Trump's dominance in 2024 race

At key Iowa dinner only one Republican opponent challenged Trump head on - and he was roundly booed.

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Thailand Drone shows destruction after fireworks warehouse explosion

The warehouse and its surrounding area were destroyed after an explosion in southern Thailand.

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Iran sex tape scandal: Government says no prior knowledge of alleged behaviour

A video - which is unverified - allegedly shows a regional head of Islamic guidance having sex with another man.

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Colombian president's son arrested in money laundering probe

President Gustavo Petro ordered the investigation into his son Nicolas in March.

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Nine killed in Thailand fireworks warehouse explosion

At least 115 are seriously injured after blast in a market in Sungai Kolok, on the Malaysian border.

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Black bear cools off in California swimming pool

Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank.

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Wagner could help migrants cross into Poland, PM Morawiecki warns

Some Wagner troops are near the city of Grodno, close to Poland and Lithuania, Mr Morawiecki says.

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Friday, 28 July 2023

Russia says IOC has 'picked a side' in Ukraine conflict

The International Olympic Committee has "picked a side" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, says the president of Russia's Olympic Committee.

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Ancient 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck found off coast of Italy

The cargo ship was found laden with hundreds of Roman pottery jars, most of which are intact.

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Niger coup: Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself leader

Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani is addressing the nation after staging a coup.

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Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official's request to ban song

The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory.

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Israel-Lebanon border tension raises fears of bloody escalation

The Israeli-Lebanon front line holds ever-present risks of a new and devastating conflict.

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Greece wildfires trigger massive explosions at air force ammunition depot

The blasts happened at an air force depo as firefighters continue to tackle wildfires in Greece.

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Thursday, 27 July 2023

Ukraine war: Russians stage plasticine protests to oppose war

Faced with brutality and repression, one artist finds a small way to protest against the invasion.

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Iran protests: Return of morality police met by defiance

The hijab police are back on the streets after nearly a year, but protesters are emboldened.

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Why Hunter Biden is important to Republicans... in 90 seconds

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher explains why the US president's son is a presence on the campaign trail.

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Travis Scott insists Utopia gig at Egypt's pyramids will happen

The rapper's spectacular show at the Egyptian landmark is officially cancelled at the last minute.

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Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion

Taiwan has learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is moving to fortify vulnerable points.

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Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Alain Delon search: French police raid home of film legend's ex-carer

The three children of film legend Alain Delon have made formal complaints about his former assistant.

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BBC reporter at scene of Rhodes wildfire

Jenny Hill reports from the village of Vati in Rhodes, as fires continue to spread across the region.

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Ameland rescue: Ship with 3,000 cars in deadly fire off Dutch coast

Environmental groups warn the fire could harm an area of the North Sea that is a World Heritage site.

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Michael K Williams: Drug dealer in Wire actor overdose case jailed

The man is one of four charged with selling Michael K Williams heroin laced with fentanyl.

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Niger guards blockade president's palace - reports

It is not yet clear if this was an attempt by presidential guards to seize power.

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Qin Gang replaced: Who is China's new foreign minister Wang Yi?

China's top diplomat is a familiar face, known for taking a hard line on those that cross Beijing.

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Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard

John Howard's remark come ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.

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Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Palestinian gunmen killed near West Bank Samaritan community

The gunmen had opened fire on Israeli troops guarding the tiny Samaritan community, Israel says.

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US Capitol rioter who beat officer with flagpole sentenced

Footage shows Peter Francis Stager assaulting a fallen Capitol police officer with an American flag.

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Matty Healy: Malaysia LGBT community angry at 1975 'white saviour stunt'

Locals affected by singer Matty Healy's protest say it was disrespectful and did more harm than good.

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Ecuador jails: Inmates hold dozens of guards hostage

Prison guards are being held against their will in at least six jails by inmates after a deadly fight.

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Is Elon Musk right to ditch the Twitter bird logo?

Rebrands can pay off - but it's a risky move to replace a famous icon at an organisation in turmoil.

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Julian Sands: Room with a View actor's final cause of death is undetermined

The British actor's body was recovered in June, months after he'd gone missing in the mountains.

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Twitter: Sign change paused as police arrive at San Francisco HQ

Workers in San Francisco were taking down the sign after Elon Musk's rebrand of the company.

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Monday, 24 July 2023

Watch: George Alagiah's extraordinary career

George Alagiah, one of the BBC's longest-serving and most respected journalists, has died at 67.

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Greta Thunberg fined over Swedish climate protest

The climate activist was on trial for disobeying a police order to leave the protest in Malmo last month.

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Woman found dead in Montana after suspected grizzly bear encounter

Grizzly bear tracks were found at the scene near Yellowstone National Park, say investigators.

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Sunday, 23 July 2023

Cambodia election: 'This was more of a coronation than an election'

Prime Minister Hun Sen's son is expected to take over within weeks of the vote.

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Douala building: Shock as collapse kills 12 in Cameroon

Rescuers will make sure no-one is left beneath the rubble, vows a top official in the city of Douala.

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Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo

The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X".

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Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

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Residents flee burning homes in Rhodes

Locals run from burning houses as firefighters battle the wildfire flames on the Greek island.

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Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution

Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.

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Inside Odesa cathedral after Russian missile strike

Officials say at least one person has been killed in fresh Russian strikes on the Ukrainian port city.

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Rhodes fires: Jet2 and TUI flights cancelled as British tourists in limbo

Tourists left in limbo after wildfires spreading across the Greek island forced thousands to flee hotels.

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Saturday, 22 July 2023

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

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Greece wildfires: Tourists forced to leave hotels on island of Rhodes

Holidaymakers are being moved from their hotels in Rhodes, as wildfires bear down on the Greek island.

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Greece fires: Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread

Greece's deputy fire chief says the fires are the most difficult his service is currently facing.

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Smoke as Russia claims fuel depot in Crimea hit

Russian officials say Ukraine is behind the attack but haven't provided any evidence.

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Friday, 21 July 2023

Berlin 'lion': Wild animal probably a boar, authorities say

Authorities call off a search for a suspected big cat spotted near the German capital.

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Tony Bennett: Legendary singer dies aged 96

Tony Bennett, legendary singer who duetted with Aretha Franklin and Lady Gaga, dies aged 96.

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David Hunter guilty of seriously ill wife's manslaughter in Cyprus

David Hunter, a retired miner from Northumberland, killed his wife Janice at their home in Cyprus.

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Does social media video show an escaped lion in Berlin?

Police in Germany say they are treating a video circulating on social media as "authentic".

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Ukraine: Zelensky sacks Ukrainian ambassador to UK after criticism

Vadym Prystaiko was dismissed after criticising the president's response to a row over military aid.

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Waterfalls form at train station after heavy rains

Parts of China have been hit by an onslaught of extreme weather, causing widespread flooding.

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Thursday, 20 July 2023

Women's World Cup day two preview: Nigeria v Canada, Philippines v Switzerland & Spain v Costa Rica

BBC Sport takes a look at what to expect from day two of the Women's World Cup with Nigeria playing Canada, the Philippines facing Switzerland and Spain taking on Costa Rica.

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New York City to hand out fliers urging migrants to go elsewhere

America's biggest city will hand migrants fliers asking them to go elsewhere as it is "at capacity".

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Iranian female prisoners tell of filmed strip searches

Former detainees tell the BBC of degrading strip searches which are filmed despite prison rules.

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Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast ready to step in as 2026 hosts, says mayor Tom Tate

Gold Coast is ready to step in and host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, says the Queensland city's mayor Tom Tate.

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Powerball: One winning ticket sold for $1.08bn jackpot

The ticket was bought in Los Angeles and has a cash value of $558m before taxes.

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Manipur: India video shows how rape is weaponised in conflict

A video that shows two naked women being paraded by a mob in Manipur state has sparked outrage.

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Travis King: North Korea 'not responding to calls' on missing soldier, says US

The US has reached out to the North, but there is still no word on the whereabouts of Travis King.

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Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Israel condemns EU envoy's Gaza paragliding flight

Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff is accused of a "provocative action" serving as propaganda for militants.

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Gigi Hadid arrested over drug possession in Cayman Islands

The model's bags were searched as she arrived in the Cayman Islands earlier this month.

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Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud

Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá.

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Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Trump says he expects indictment in 2020 election probe

Mr Trump posted that he was told to report to a grand jury, "which almost always means an arrest".

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Qin Gang: China's 'missing' foreign minister sparks guessing game

Appointed to his post last December, Mr Qin is seen as a trusted aide of President Xi.

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Wagner: Satellite images reveal Belarus camp arrival

A large convoy of suspected Wagner fighters has arrived at a new camp in Belarus.

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Heatwave scorches Europe, in pictures

Temperatures are expected to peak at 46C in Sardinia as a heatwave continues in parts of Europe.

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First US nuclear sub docks in South Korea since 1981

The visit was agreed under a landmark defence pact in April and comes amid rising tensions with Pyongyang.

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US national held by N Korea after crossing border - UN

The United Nations command said the man was on a orientation tour when he crossed without authorisation.

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Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter.

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Monday, 17 July 2023

Ros Atkins on... the latest Crimea bridge attack

The BBC's analysis editor examines what happened to the bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea.

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Russia officially pulls out of Ukraine grain deal

After months of threats to not renew the deal, Moscow has officially announced it will come to a de facto end.

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China youth unemployment hits high as recovery falters

The jobless rate of 16 to 24 year olds in urban areas rose to 21.3% last month, official figures show.

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Sunday, 16 July 2023

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.

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Jane Birkin: Artist and style icon's life in pictures

France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language".

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Ukraine war: Last grain ship leaves Odesa as deal deadline looms

Russia has threatened not to extend the deal allowing Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports despite the war.

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Tour de France 2023: Fan causes crash on stage 15 while taking selfie

A spectator taking a selfie causes an early crash in the peloton with about 20 riders coming off their bikes on stage 15 of the Tour de France.

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Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach

One man broke his ribs in what is the sixth such attack in the same region this year.

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Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76

The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, French media reports.

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Saturday, 15 July 2023

The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

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Europe heatwave: No respite in sight for heat-stricken southern Europe

The heatwave that brought temperatures above 40C across the Mediterranean will intensify next week.

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Republican prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes

State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas.

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Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms

After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus.

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Landslides and floods wreak havoc in South Korea

Thousands have evacuated their homes and at least 20 people are dead amid heavy rain and floods.

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Friday, 14 July 2023

What is that? Rare animal sighting delights onlookers

Experts in Hong Kong believe it to be a rarely-spotted whale mid-feed, filtering small fish into its mouth.

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Russian parliament bans gender reassignment surgery for trans people

It is the latest attack on LGBT rights in the country, after another anti-gay law was extended last year.

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South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma in Russia for medical treatment

The announcement comes a day after a court ruled he was released from jail on parole unlawfully.

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Why are actors so worried about AI?

The US actors' union says artificial intelligence poses an "existential threat" to the profession.

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Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure

The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.

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Syria seeks to assert control over UN aid deliveries

Damascus says it will play a key part in deliveries, raising fears it could manipulate distribution.

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Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?

A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers.

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Thursday, 13 July 2023

Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Pittsburgh gunman found eligible for death penalty

A jury will now decide if he will sentenced to death or life in prison for the 2018 attack on a synagogue.

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Kosovo: Drink thrown as brawl breaks out in Kosovo parliament

An opposition lawmaker douses PM Albin Kurti during a parliamentary debate sparking a brief fight.

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US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill

The government said the move would help reduce women's barriers to accessing contraception.

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Sudan conflict: 87 people found in Darfur mass grave, UN says

There are concerns the RSF is targeting specific ethnic groups in the West Darfur region.

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Hollywood actors prepare to join screenwriters on strike

The SAG-AFTRA union is expected to opt for strike action on Thursday, after studio talks broke down.

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In pictures: Cerberus heatwave hits parts of Europe

People in countries including Italy and Spain are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures.

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Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Jenin: Abbas bids to reassert control with rare visit after Israeli assault

The Palestinian leader's first trip to the city in over a decade follows an Israeli military assault.

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Ryuchell: Japanese TV personality found dead at agent's office

Ryuchell was an influencial LGBT figure in Japan, but was also criticised for their gender non-conformity.

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Milan Kundera, author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being, dies aged 94

The exiled Czech-French writer used satire to explore totalitarianism and the human condition.

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Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta

The US comedian joins two other authors who claim their copyright was infringed to train AI systems.

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French to get bonus to make do and mend clothes

In a bid to tackle fast fashion, consumers will get a discount worth up to €25 (£21) per repair.

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South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie film but wants map blurred

Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line.

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Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Ukraine weapons: What tanks and other equipment are the world giving?

Nato members are considering sending more weapons to Ukraine.

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Bank of America accused of opening credit cards without customer consent

Bank of America is ordered to pay $150m (£116m) in penalties after an investigation by US regulators.

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Pro surfer Mikala Jones dies at 44 in surfing accident

The Hawaiian surfer, known for capturing footage from inside giant waves, died while surfing in Indonesia.

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Ukraine war: Russian ex-navy commander shot dead while jogging in Krasnodar

Stanislav Rzhitsky was reportedly shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Russian city of Krasnodar.

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Israel: Major protests across country as judicial reform advances

Police use water cannon as tens of thousands block roads to try to stop the government's plans.

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Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall

At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island.

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Caster Semenya wins appeal over testosterone limits

The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya in a case involving testosterone levels in female athletes.

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Monday, 10 July 2023

Biden criticises 'most extreme' ministers in Israeli government

Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right allies are "part of the problem" in the West Bank, the president says.

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Putin and Prigozhin: Getting to grips with latest twist in Wagner saga

The latest twist in Russia's mutiny saga surpasses Dostoyevsky for mystery, Steve Rosenberg says.

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US storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east

At least one person dies in New York as flood waters sweep through streets and force road closures.

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Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin met Russia's Vladimir Putin after mutiny

The meeting in Moscow took place days after last month's failed rebellion, the Kremlin says.

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Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse

Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November.

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Watch: Heavy rainfall and flooding in India's Himachal Pradesh

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days.

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Sunday, 9 July 2023

Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up

Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks.

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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'The night they came for our children'

Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds.

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Has Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing improved US-China relations?

Polite communication has returned to US-China relations - but progress could easily be knocked back.

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Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation

False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared.

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France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots

The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.

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BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks to take place

The culture secretary and the BBC will hold talks over serious allegations about one of its presenters.

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US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations says Janet Yellen

But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.

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Saturday, 8 July 2023

Sudan conflict: Air strike kills at least 22 in Khartoum

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.

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Rishi Sunak says the UK discourages use of cluster bombs in Ukraine

The UK is one the countries which bans the weapons but will continue to support Ukraine, PM says.

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Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse

The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife.

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Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.

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Latvia swears in Edgars Rinkevics as EU's first openly gay president

Edgars Rinkevics came out in 2014 and has been a vocal champion of LGBT rights.

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Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.

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Friday, 7 July 2023

Kylian Mbappé 'honoured' to be in Cameroon

Sports fans are elated as the French football star visits Cameroon, where his father comes from.

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Malmö is Swedish city chosen to host Eurovision next year

The coastal city is to host next year's song contest after Loreen's victory in Liverpool.

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BBC correspondent probes Belarus leader on nuclear weapons

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg questions Mr Lukashenko at the Palace of Independence in Minsk.

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US plans to send controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine- reports

The controversial weapons package comes amid an ammunition shortage in Ukraine.

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Neutral Swiss and Austrians join Europe's Sky Shield defence

The plan to protect European skies has now attracted 19 countries since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets

Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans' Wildest Dreams.

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Thursday, 6 July 2023

Trump aide Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in Mar-a-Lago documents case

The navy veteran faces six charges, including conspiracy and making false statements.

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Sweden jails Kurd for financing terrorism after Turkey calls for crackdown

The judge insists the verdict is not related in any way to Sweden's bid to join Nato.

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Israeli artillery strikes Lebanon after rocket launch

Israel’s military says it responded with shell fire after a rocket was fired from southern Lebanon.

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Sweden charges Greta Thunberg for blockading oil port

The climate activist blocked a port handling fossil fuels with a group of young activists in June.

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Tourist who carved on Colosseum 'did not know how old it was'

The UK-based holidaymaker says he did not realise how old the Roman arena was when he acted.

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Russian jets 'harassing' US aircraft over Syria - US Air Force

The US has released video reportedly showing its aircraft being forced to take evasive action during a mission.

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PUBG: India-Pakistan gaming love story ends in jail

Police say the Pakistani woman learnt she could enter India via Nepal through a YouTube video.

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Wednesday, 5 July 2023

Coco Lee: Disney star and pop singer dies at 48

She enjoyed stardom in Asia and voiced the lead character in the Mandarin version of Disney's Mulan.

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Worlds largest video screen transforms the Las Vegas skyline

More than a million LED lights assembled as a sphere are the latest addition to the strip.

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Jenin: Palestinians fear escalation after destructive West Bank assault

The atmosphere in the West Bank refugee camp feels like Gaza after wars with Israel, says Tom Bateman.

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Nxivm cult: US actor Allison Mack released early from prison

The television star pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case related to the Nxivm group.

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Jharkhand: Ten sent to jail in India for lynching Muslim man

Tabrez Ansari died from injuries inflicted by the men who forced him to say chants praising Hindu gods.

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Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Man jailed for life in Germany for stabbing teenage girls

An Eritrean asylum seeker angry with officials murdered a girl and wounded her friend.

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France shooting: Peak of rioting has passed says Macron

The government says the levels of violence across the country have further eased.

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CTE: Brain disease diagnosed in female athlete for first time

The degenerative brain disease - chronic traumatic encephalopathy - is linked to contact sports.

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Building collapses into raging China floodwaters

Authorities have warned of "multiple natural disasters" as heavy rains lash parts of the country.

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Monday, 3 July 2023

Fourth of July: Air travel chaos plagues US amid storm warnings

Hundreds of flights are delayed as severe storm warnings threaten a swathe of the country.

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Ezra Miller: The Flash actor 'grateful' after harassment order ends

The Flash star posts a statement calling it an "egregious misuse of the protective order system".

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Kevin Spacey trial: Actor behaved like a 'predator' accuser says

The actor denies 12 charges of sexual assault alleged to have been committed between 2001 and 2013.

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Confusion at Twitter continues over Elon Musk's tweet limits

Elon Musk provoked a Twitter backlash after introducing limits to the number of tweets users can read.

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Weather satellite captures lightning spectacle across Earth

Spectacular movies of lightning spreading across the Earth have been released by the European weather agency Eumetsat.

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What is happening in Jenin... in 60 seconds

The BBC's Jo Floto assesses the situation as Israel launches a major military operation in the occupied West Bank.

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Barbie movie gets Vietnam ban over South China Sea map

A scene in the film features a map depicting China's territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

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Sunday, 2 July 2023

Paris teen's family say violence wont bring justice for the boy they lost

A relative of the teen shot by police in France tells the BBC the family did not want his death to spark riots.

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France teen's family tell BBC police use of lethal force must change

One of Nahel's relatives says the riots do not honour Nahel's death, and the family want them to stop.

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Nauru: Why Australia is funding an empty detention centre

The last refugee has left Nauru, but Australia will keep spending vast sums to keep the centre open.

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Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide

The king has sought treatment in Eswatini as he is uncomfortable being treated in South Africa.

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Paris riots: Suburban mayor's wife hurt as rioters attack their home

Attackers tried to set the house on fire before firing rockets at the mayor's fleeing wife and children.

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Apology after Philippines tourism video uses foreign footage

The ad used scenes from countries including Indonesia, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates

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Saturday, 1 July 2023

Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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Golden Ears Park: Missing Canadian teen found after 54-hour search

Esther Wang disappeared in Golden Ears Park, Canada, sparking 16 search teams into action.

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Watch: 'Dark explorer' telescope launched into space

The launch is part of a mission that will map the cosmos to try and investigate so-called dark matter.

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Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery

King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.

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Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody says US Gen Mark Milley

The counter-offensive against Russia is advancing steadily but will be difficult, US Gen Mark Milley says.

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Sixth typhoon in a month makes landfall in Philippines

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