South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.

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Johannesburg fire: 'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'

One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.

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Police pull over car with huge bull in passenger seat.

The car had half of its roof cut off in order to fit the animal in.

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Iran: Weightlifter Mostafa Rajai banned for photo with Israeli

Mostafa Rajai receives a lifetime ban after taking a photo with an Israeli competitor in Poland.

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Gabon coup: Ousted president Ali Bongo calls for support

Sitting in what he calls his residence, Ali Bongo called on his supporters to "make noise" after his ousting.

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Ana de Armas: Judge throws out legal action over Yesterday film trailer

Two fans complained after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer.

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Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN

The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem.

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Fukushima: Japan PM eats fish from region after waste water row

A row developed over the controversial decision to discharge treated radioactive wastewater into the sea.

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Coffee Meets Bagel: Dating app users rue missed connections amid outage

Those looking for love online express frustration as the popular app suffers days-long outage.

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Eminem and Vivek Ramaswamy revive battle between pop stars and politicians

Politicians want to gain credibility by playing pop songs - but musicians don't want to lose theirs.

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Paul Whelan: US ex-marine seen in Russian labour camp video

It is the first time that ex-US Marine Paul Whelan is seen on video since his conviction in Russia.

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Uganda's anti-LGBT laws: Man faces death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

He is charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation enacted in May.

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Thammakaset: Thai poultry farmer loses his 36th defamation suit

Three human rights campaigners are cleared of defamation over online posts about the farmer.

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Adele defends fan who was told to sit down at Las Vegas concert

The star spotted an enthusiastic young fan being told to sit down by guards at her Las Vegas concert.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan court suspends former PM's corruption sentence

Pakistan's former PM has a sentence for corruption suspended but remains in jail on a separate charge.

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Peru: Priest of Pacopampa exhumed after 3,000 years

The tomb in northern Peru contained the remains of a man dubbed the Priest of Pacopampa, officials say.

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Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey

France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.

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Jacksonville shooting: DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack

Hundreds gathered on Sunday to remember the three victims of a racist shooting in the Florida city.

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Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row

A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate.

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Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach.

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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.

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In pictures: Redheads celebrate fiery locks at Dutch festival

Hundreds of ginger-haired people from across the world took part in the three-day Ducth gathering.

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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from visiting national park

Afghanistan's acting vice and virtue minister says female visitors were not observing hijab rules.

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Prigozhin confirmed dead after genetic tests - Moscow

The Wagner chief has been confirmed dead after the genetic analysis of bodies found in Wednesday's plane crash.

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Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot

Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves.

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Kenya power cuts: Airports boss sacked as tourists left stranded

Many homes are without electricity since Friday and Nairobi's main airport was plunged into darkness.

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High-altitude heist shocks Switzerland

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs.

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Maui wildfires: 100 people reported safe after officials release list of missing

They got in touch with officials hours after a list with 388 names of missing people being published.

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Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term

The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power.

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Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss

Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

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Trump seeks to make the most of historic Georgia mugshot

Within hours, his campaign website was selling mugshot-branded mugs, t-shirts and drink coolers.

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US condemns Israeli minister Ben Gvir's 'inflammatory' Palestinian comments

The ultranationalist minister's statement in an interview sparked a storm of criticism online.

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Heineken sells off Russian beer business for €1

The lager-maker will take a huge loss on the division which, it said, had taken longer to jettison.

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Fukushima: The fishy business of China's outrage over Japan's release

In China, there is alarm over the nuclear plant's water but its seafood ban isn't rooted in science.

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Trump's Georgia mugshot quickly becomes a campaign symbol

Within minutes of it being released, it appeared on his website along with a call for campaign donations.

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Bray Wyatt: WWE champion dies aged 36

The wrestling star had taken time off due to illness, but had been expected to return to the ring.

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Brics summit: Is a new bloc emerging to rival US leadership?

The expanding Brics club of nations, seen as a counter to the West, could challenge US dominance.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin's notable moments from the war in Ukraine

The Russian mercenary leader is presumed dead after a plane he was on board was shot down.

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Luis Rubiales: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president

World football's governing body opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales.

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Nîmes shootings: Two killings in three days in small French city

A teenager is shot dead in the same week as a boy aged 10 in the southern city of Nîmes.

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Fukushima: China retaliates as Japan releases treated nuclear water

The controversial discharge of treated nuclear water sparks an outcry and a seafood ban from China.

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Republican debate: What they said (and didn't say) about climate

Twenty minutes into the presidential debate came a simple question. The answers were anything but.

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Ukraine claims Crimea landing for 'special operation' on Independence Day

Kyiv claims Russia suffered personnel losses in an encounter that ensued in the peninsula's west.

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'My goodness!' - BBC reporter's live reaction to India's success

Watch Samira Hussain go through a rollercoaster of emotions as India completes historic space mission.

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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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Huge fire rages in Xintiandi office building in China

Nearly 300 firefighters were deployed to battle the blaze in the northern port city of Tianjin.

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At least 17 dead in India railway bridge collapse

A bridge under construction has collapsed and killed workers in the north-eastern state of Mizoram.

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Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper

The moment a drone hits an unfinished building in Russia's capital is captured on camera.

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Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain.

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Pakistan cable car: Relief as all passengers brought to safety

They spent hours dangling above a ravine in high winds before being rescued by helicopter and zip line.

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Greek fires rage after migrant tragedy near border

The bodies of 18 males were found in a forest in northern Greece where fires have burned for days.

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Pakistan cable car: Videos of extraordinary rescues caught on camera

Army helicopters and zip line experts were deployed in a dangerous operation that took over 12 hours.

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Moscow sewer: All eight members of tour party confirmed dead in floods

A guide and seven others had embarked on the underground tour despite a forecast of heavy rain.

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Scooter Braun: Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato part ways with manager

The music mogul loses two of his main clients, with reports Justin Bieber is also looking to leave.

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Crispin Dye: New person of interest identified in AC/DC manager death

The death of Crispin Dye is being investigated as part of an Australian inquiry into gay hate crimes.

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South China Sea: Philippines resupplies Spratlys shoal troops

Manila claims mission success despite Beijing's attempts to "block, harass and interfere".

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Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

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Mario: Voice of Nintendo game star Charles Martinet steps down after 27 years

The actor will continue to work with Nintendo as a "Mario ambassador".

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850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says

President Joe Biden is expected to visit the island for the first time since the deadly wildfires.

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Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia

Benchmark gas prices for the EU and UK rose around 10% on Monday, according to Bloomberg.

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Earthquake shakes parts of California during storm

As residents sheltered from a once-in-80 years storm, the floor shook from an earthquake.

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Bernardo Arevalo: Anti-corruption leader wins Guatemala election

Bernardo Arevalo promises to end elite rule in the country mired in poverty and gang violence.

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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.

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Two men die swimming during Ireland triathlon

The pair, aged in their 60s and 40s, were competing in a weather-affected Ironman event.

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Man disparages Pride flag, then kills shopkeeper in California

The gunman is shot dead by US police, as Hollywood director Paul Feig pays tribute to the victim.

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Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.

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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.

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Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach

Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.

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Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.

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New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador

Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.

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West Bank: Two Israelis killed in suspected Palestinian shooting near Huwara

The Israeli military has set up blockades near the village of Huwara and is hunting for the gunman.

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Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'

Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore".

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Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted

The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break.

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Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills

Taiwan condemned China's actions, saying the military drills were "irrational and provocative".

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Russian priest investigated for blessing Stalin statue

The cleric's local diocese says it is investigating the incident in the city of Velikiye Luki.

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Haitians flee homes in Port-au-Prince as gang violence surges

More than 5,000 people are forced out in a week as turf war and murders engulf Port-au-Prince.

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The moment a Southwest Airlines plane catches fire mid-flight

Eyewitness video shows flames near the engine of the Boeing 737 shortly after take-off

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Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram sends close-up photos of Moon

The photos are taken by Vikram, Chandrayaan-3's lander, which has begun the last phase of its mission.

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Starvation deaths after Tigray aid halted - official

The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April.

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Watch the treacherous journeys out of wildfire-hit Canada

Shocking video of smoke-filled routes are shared online as deadlines to evacuate the Northwest Territories looms.

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Hawaii wildfires: Resident films moments before family home overcome by flames

Resident Ronnia Pilapil tried to fight the fire himself using a garden hose before running to safety.

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Footage shows the wildfire threatening a Canadian city

Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze as 20,000 residents have been told to evacuate.

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Saeed Roustaee: Martin Scorsese backs director jailed in Iran for Cannes screening

Martin Scorsese lends support to Saeed Roustaee, who has been sentenced to six months in jail.

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Malaysia air crash: Deaths feared as plane hits motorway

The small aircraft was attempting to land at Selangor airport when it hit a highway.

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Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station

The city was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport.

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Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash

National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.

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North Korea: Taekwondo athletes believed headed to Kazakhstan

It will mark the first overseas appearance of North Korean athletes since the pandemic.

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Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings

The closures come amid rising concern over the presence of Wagner mercenary fighters in Belarus.

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Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest

Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli.

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England beat Australia to reach Women's World Cup final

England spoil co-hosts Australia's party by booking their place in the Women's World Cup final for the first time on a historic night in Sydney.

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China police warn dangers of playing on high rises in shocking video

China police issue warnings after a child is seen playing hide and seek on the side of a apartment building.

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Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality

India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.

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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Football fever has taken over New Zealand'

After the curtain comes down on the Fifa Women's World Cup in New Zealand, what does the future of women's football look like in the country?

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Raccoon with jar stuck on head helped by Ohio police

Bodycam footage shows Ohio police officers approaching the animal and removing a jar stuck on its head.

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Maui fire: Families in Lahaina describe devastation after wildfire

Volunteers step in to help the homeless after the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century.

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Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases

His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election.

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Spain beat Sweden to reach World Cup final for first time

Spain beat Sweden to reach their first Women's World Cup final in a dramatic finish in Auckland.

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Suspected Russian spies held in major UK security investigation

Three Bulgarian nationals suspected of spying in the UK for Russia face trial for "fake passports".

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Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar

The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.

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Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says

Coup leaders accuse the detained Mohamed Bazoum of undermining national security,

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New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.

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Watch: On board the boat bringing aid to fire devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible.

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Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui

The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds.

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Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shelling

Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead.

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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.

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Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires.

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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.

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Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.

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South Africa mass shooting: Manhunt launched in KwaZulu-Natal

The incident is thought to have happened after a suspect demanded his ID back, a police statement says.

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Activists march against Tokyo's waste plan

Hundreds of people march in Seoul to protest against plans to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean.

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US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action

Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.

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Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?

Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise.

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Special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter

The prosecutor who brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden will get additional powers.

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Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky launches military anti-corruption purge

The Ukrainian president calls bribery "high treason" after confirming mass dismissal of officials.

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K2: Climbers deny walking by dying guide in bid to break record

Footage has emerged appearing to show Kristin Harila’s team climbing over Mohammed Hassan on Pakistan's K2.

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South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma won't return to prison due to overcrowding

President Cyril Ramaphosa approved his release, extending the same to more than 9,000 low-risk prisoners.

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Islamic State attack on army bus kills 23 Syrian soldiers

The jihadists surrounded a military bus in Deir al-Zour province before opening fire, reports say.

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Japan 1-2 Sweden: World Cup semi-finals beckon as Arsenal and Man City stars score

Sweden produce a magnificent performance to book a semi-final date with Spain and end Japan's dreams of winning the Women's World Cup.

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Plane passenger films Maui wildfires from the sky

Firefighters are still battling to contain the Hawaiian island's wildfires, which began on Tuesday.

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Virgin Galactic: Space flight passengers unbuckle and explore zero-gravity

Virgin Galactic has completed its first space tourism flight from a site in the United States.

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Yandex founder slams Russia's 'barbaric' war in Ukraine

Arkady Volozh, the ex-boss of Russia's tech giant, has previously faced criticism for not speaking out.

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Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign

A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars.

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Hawaii wildfires scorched land 'like an apocalypse'

Drone and helicopter footage shows Maui neighbourhoods burnt to the ground.

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Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many".

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UN-Syria Bab al-Hawa aid delivery deal raises fears

A deal is reached to reopen a vital crossing, but aid groups warn it could be manipulated by Syria.

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Why is Poland sending 10,000 troops to Belarus border?

Poland is sending extra troops to its border with Belarus after an alleged military incursion.

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One dead and dozens injured in Russia factory explosion

The damaged facility reportedly manufactures night vision devices and binoculars for the Russian military.

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Haiti: US nurse Alix Dorsainvil and child freed by kidnappers, charity says

Christian aid charity El Roi Haiti confirms the safe release of Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter.

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Sudan conflict: Call for gravediggers in Omdurman as fighting intensifies

Residents of the Khartoum area are shaken by an intense wave of bombing targeting paramilitary forces.

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Italy waters down windfall tax on banks

The announcement prompted a rebound in the share prices of Italy's lenders.

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Hawaii wildfires: Residents flee into sea to escape blazes

Dozens of homes and businesses are reportedly destroyed after wildfires engulfed the town of Lahaina.

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Boy, 6, boasted about shooting Virginia teacher Abigail Zwerner

New court documents show the pupil confessed to the attack and outline how he took his mother's gun.

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Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general

ELN rebels say accusations they are planning to kill Attorney General Francisco Barbosa are "false".

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Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine

The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.

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Russia blames Ukraine for military call-up centre fires

Russia says Ukrainian scammers tricked elderly Russians into setting fire to army recruitment centres.

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Champions League: AEK Athens-Dinamo Zagreb qualifier postponed after fan killed

Tuesday's Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb is postponed after a fan is stabbed to death on the eve of the game.

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Kanye West performs at Travis Scott concert after antisemitism scandal

It's the first public performance since the rapper caused controversy with a series of antisemitic posts.

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Pakistan: Imran Khan's supporters are silenced but determined

The former Pakistan PM's arrest on corruption charges has not evoked huge protests this time. Why?

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Megan Thee Stallion 'will never be the same' after being shot by Tory Lanez

Tory Lanez is set to be sentenced for shooting fellow hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet.

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Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help

Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.

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Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation

The festival was cancelled after the band's singer launched an attack on Malaysia's LGBT laws.

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German police investigate death of Mexican student

The body of María Fernanda Sánchez was found in a canal in Berlin two weeks after she disappeared.

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California: Three killed in firefighting helicopter crash

An investigation is underway into the deaths of two fire staff and a pilot in California.

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Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros.

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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.

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Donald Trump says he will ask the Judge to step aside

Former US President Trump says that his lawyers will ask for a recusal of the judge on his election fraud case.

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Minibus plunges down Morocco ravine killing 24

It is reported to be one of deadliest accidents in the country, which has a poor road-safety record.

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Ukraine replaces soviet emblem on Motherland statue

The Soviet-era emblem on Kyiv's Motherland statue has been replaced with the Ukrainian coat of arms.

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At least 19 killed and 50 injured in Pakistan train accident

Several coaches of the Hazara Express overturned near the Sahara station in the south of the country.

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Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria

Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.

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Jamie Foxx apologises and deletes Instagram post

The actor says he never intended to cause offence after his post was accused of being antisemitic.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair.

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German city hit by massive hail storm

Hail formed 30cm drifts in Reutlingen requiring snowploughs to be deployed, at the height of summer.

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Chandrayaan-3: Historic India mission enters Moon orbit, aiming for south pole

If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first country to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.

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Venezuela Red Cross President Mario Enrique Villarroel fired by court

The charity declares its support for its boss and appeals to President Nicolas Maduro's government.

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US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days.

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Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence

Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside.

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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader handed further 19 year jail term

The opposition leader is found guilty of further offences by a court at a behind closed doors hearing.

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Helmet camera shows hiker rescue in extreme heat

Arizona State Troopers used helicopters to rescue five people stranded with heat exhaustion.

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Mexico bus crash: 15 dead in Nayarit ravine plunge

The bus crashed off the highway early on Thursday in the coastal state of Nayarit.

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Taylor Swift to play six Eras World Tour shows in Toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at one point appealed to the superstar to bring her Eras tour to Canada.

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Giorgia Meloni: Italian PM sues Placebo frontman for defamation

Giorgia Meloni is taking action against Brian Molko over comments at a concert in Turin last month.

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Stabbing 'rampage' injures at least 12 in South Korea

A man his 20s has been arrested following an incident southeast of the capital, Seoul.

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Lizzo lawsuit: Singer says dancers’ harassment claims are false

The singer calls the last few days "gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing".

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Sebastián Marset: Fugitive sends video thanking police for 'tip-off'

An alleged drug smuggler wanted in four countries says police warned him about an impending raid.

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Marseille riots: French police officer in court over man with disfigured skull

The policeman has been detained since a man was hit in the head by a rubber bullet in Marseille.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan military is 'petrified' of elections

In an interview with BBC HARDtalk, the former PM says only a free and fair vote can save Pakistan.

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World Scout Jamboree: Hundreds hit by heat exhaustion in S Korea

43,000 people are participating in the event which took place as temperatures reached 35C.

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Toymaker Mattel promotes 'chief Uno player' job

The successful applicant could get paid more than $17,000 for four weeks of work in New York.

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Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money

The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman's new cryptocurrency project.

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Gianluigi Buffon: Italy legend retires aged 45

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from professional football aged 45.

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Who is Tanya Chutkan? The hard-line judge on Trump's election case

Tanya Chutkan is a veteran jurist behind some of the toughest sentences of US Capitol rioters.

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Donald Trump indictment: Why these charges are most serious ones yet

These accusations are the gravest ones yet levelled at the former president, says our North America editor.

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Nicholas Rossi: US fugitive who faked his death can be extradited

A sheriff rules Nicholas Rossi can be extradited from Scotland to Utah to face rape charges.

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Brazil: Migrants rescued after 14 days at sea on ship's rudder

The Nigerian migrants hoped to travel to Europe, but ended up thousands of miles away in Brazil.

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US limits Hungarian visa rights over security risk

A plan which gave a million people Hungarian citizenship is prone to "breaches", the US says.

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Russian cruise ship leaves Batumi after Georgian protests

Anti-war demonstrators waving Ukrainian and Georgian flags objected to tourists entering Batumi.

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Watch: Snake invades Sri Lanka cricket match

The reptile slithered onto a Lanka Premier League game in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing play to a halt.

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Hiccupping giant panda caught on camera

Video from China’s Sichuan province shows the animal looking relaxed, but unimpressed.

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Michigan: Two people saved after jumping from burning boat

The boaters are urged to jump to safety by a couple sailing nearby, who later rescue them.

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