Saturday, 16 November 2024

Sixth typhoon in a month makes landfall in Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-Yi is the latest storm forecast to potentially cause further life-threatening conditions.

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Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side".

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Paul beats Tyson, 58, on points in drab contest

Jake Paul leaves a permanent stain on two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's boxing legacy with a tedious points win in Texas.

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Friday, 15 November 2024

At least 15 rescue workers killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon

It is one of the deadliest attacks of its kind involving emergency responders since the war began.

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COP29 hosts accused of detaining climate defenders

Human rights groups have called for a review of how countries are chosen to host the COP climate summits.

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S Africa's Mia le Roux pulls out of Miss Universe pageant

The 28-year-old made history as the country's first deaf representative at the beauty contest.

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Trump meets Argentina's Milei ahead of conservative summit

Argentina's president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November.

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Thursday, 14 November 2024

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

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New Zealand MP disrupts parliament with haka protest

The Treaty Principles Bill seeks to redefine the principles that have been used in support of Māori.

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Paul tries to goad Tyson at baffling news conference

A news conference between a disinterested Mike Tyson and an agitated Jake Paul ended with a cordial face-off.

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Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick

Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.

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Málaga evacuates thousands as Spain issues more flood alerts

Spain's Civil Protection Agency sent a mass alert to phones warning of an "extreme risk of rainfall".

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Unconventional Trump brings openings and perils for Africa

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.

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Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Ugandan TikTokers held for insulting first family

They are accused of hate speech as rights groups say the law is being used to restrict freedoms.

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Megan Fox expecting first child with Machine Gun Kelly

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have announced they're expecting their first child together.

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Rembrandt's Night Watch: Major restoration begins

After several years of painstaking research, the masterpiece's most extensive restoration begins.

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World's longest detained journalist wins rights prize

Dawit Isaak has been held without trial in an Eritrean prison for 23 years.

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Monday, 11 November 2024

Russia denies Trump call urging restraint in Ukraine

The US president-elect, who is promising to end the conflict, was reported to have spoken to Vladimir Putin on Thursday.

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Mauritius prime minister accepts 'huge defeat' in election

"The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.

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Trump appoints UN ambassador Elise Stefanik and border tsar Tom Homan

All eyes are on the president-elect's picks for his top team as his party closes in on full control of Congress.

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China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings

It started as a social media trend but brought traffic gridlock between two cities.

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Sunday, 10 November 2024

Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario.

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In Russia's shadow: The Baltics wait for Europe's strategic new railway

Building the link to western Europe has become more urgent as the Baltics see Russia as a threat.

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Music stars sing praises of team sweeping Ghana clean

Known as Buz Stop Boys, the group's leader says they want "a cleaner, healthier, and prouder Ghana".

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Saturday, 9 November 2024

Trump adviser says Ukraine focus must be peace not retaking territory

Bryan Lanza tells the BBC there needs to be an "honest conversation" with Kyiv and returning Crimea is not a US priority.

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Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

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Friday, 8 November 2024

Watch: Cars washed away as new flash floods hit Spain

There were no immediate reports of casualties after heavy rain on Thursday.

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Fresh Spain floods sweep away dozens of cars near Girona

No casualties were reported in the latest round of flooding, after more than 200 people were killed last week.

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Thursday, 7 November 2024

Russian anti-war teenager faces five years in jail after failed appeal

Arseny Turbin, one of Russia's youngest political prisoners, has lost an appeal to overturn his five-year jail sentence.

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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews giant column of ash

New volcanic eruptions have spread fresh panic among residents on the island of Flores.

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Wednesday, 6 November 2024

China welcomes Myanmar's embattled leader on first visit since coup

It's not a state visit, but Beijing's invitation to Min Aung Hlaing is still significant.

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Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

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Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind

He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.

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Monday, 4 November 2024

Netanyahu aide leaks may have harmed hostage talks, court says

A top Netanyahu aide was among those arrested and investigated over leaked and falsified documents.

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Quincy Jones on gangsters, David Bowie and Picasso

In an interview with BBC Newsnight in 2016, the legendary musician spoke about growing up in Chicago and his friendship with celebrities.

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At least 36 die after bus falls into a gorge in India

Officials said 44 people were on board when the bus went out of control and fell into a ditch.

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Sunday, 3 November 2024

Schools affected by smog in parts of South Asia

Some children in Lahore in Pakistan have been told they won't be able to play outside because the air is too polluted.

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Angry crowds confront Spanish king in flood-hit Valencia

Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, who was also asked why nothing had been done to avoid the tragedy.

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Lightning kills 14 at Uganda refugee camp

All those killed at Palabek Refugee Settlement were children, an official tells local media.

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From courtroom to candidate: What Harris's years as a prosecutor tell us about her

She dealt with grisly murder cases and then became the state attorney general - the Democratic candidate's California career offers clues about how she might govern.

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Saturday, 2 November 2024

'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia

There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding.

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Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.

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Iran's supreme leader says enemies will receive 'crushing response'

The threat comes a week after Israel attacked Iran, raising fears that retaliation will escalate to war.

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World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

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Friday, 1 November 2024

Trapped in cars and garages: Why Valencia floods proved so deadly

Various factors, including drivers becoming trapped in their cars, poor planning by officials and extreme rainfall being exacerbated by climate change are all likely to have contributed.

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Valencia floods: 'There is just mud everywhere'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.

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Thursday, 31 October 2024

Huge fire engulfs shopping centre in Brazil

There have been no reported fatalities, according to the fire department.

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Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

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Watch: Biden playfully bites baby during White House trick or treat event

The US President was handing out sweets to children during a Halloween celebration.

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Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2024

South Africa to strip beauty queen of ID documents

Chidimma Adetshina was forced to withdraw from Miss South Africa after a row over her eligibility.

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Biden tries to clarify 'garbage' comment after fresh US election row

The president is accused of denigrating Trump supporters - but says he was only attacking one comedian's remarks.

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Watch: Moment US ballot box found in middle of road

A sealed bin and bag of ballots fell out of an election worker's truck and were later found by a passing car.

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Tuesday, 29 October 2024

How this US election could change state of the world

Our chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet hears from leading experts about what's at stake ahead of the vote.

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TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.

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Hezbollah announces Naim Qassem as new leader

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah and heir apparent Hashem Safieddine were killed in recent weeks.

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What a discovered lost Mayan city might have looked like

The BBC's Georgina Rannard shows a virtual rendition of Valeriana - which has been discovered centuries after it disappeared under the jungle canopy in Mexico.

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Monday, 28 October 2024

Backlash after comedian calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage' on stage at Trump rally

Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.

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Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk region

Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a "dangerous expansion" of Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Japan PM vows to continue ruling despite bruising loss

Japan faces an uncertain political future as LDP's coalition loses its parliamentary majority.

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Sunday, 27 October 2024

Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally

Irakli Kobakhidze says the ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud.

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New wave of mass killings in Sudan alarms UN

Paramilitary fighters are accused of committing "atrocious crimes" in Gezira state.

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Moment singer swears on live TV during US anthem

Loomis has apologised for the incident, calling it a "mishap" in an Instagram video.

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Dozens injured after truck hits bus stop in central Israel

Dozens of people are being treated for injuries, Israel's emergency services say.

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Saturday, 26 October 2024

Israeli strikes on Iran kill four soldiers, Iran says

The IDF says it struck military sites in "precise and targeted" strikes early on Saturday.

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Strikes on Tehran another big escalation - Jeremy Bowen

Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, with blasts heard in the capital Tehran.

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Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree

Commonwealth leaders agree to "meaningful conversation" on the issue, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda.

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Friday, 25 October 2024

Ex-rebel gets 40-year jail term in landmark Ugandan case

Thomas Kwoyelo is the first member of the feared Lord's Resistance Army to be tried for war crimes in Uganda.

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Ketchup in space: 'You gotta squirt it out'

Nasa's Matthew Dominick demonstrates how astronauts eat ketchup aboard the International Space Station.

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Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike

Israel is accused of targeting a compound housing journalists in southern Lebanon.

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Thursday, 24 October 2024

How did the Turkey attack unfold?

The Turkish government saya at least five people were killed after an attack on aerospace company which manufactures drones and jets for the military.

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India evacuating more than a million people as Cyclone Dana nears

Schools in coastal Odisha and West Bengal have been shut and trains and flights have been cancelled.

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Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Gisèle Pelicot arrives to give evidence at French mass rape trial

Gisèle Pelicot takes the stand in the trial in which her ex-husband is accused of drugging her and inviting dozens of men to rape her.

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Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.39m

The ball struck by LA Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani when he secured a record-breaking 50th home run sells for £3.39m at auction.

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South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples.

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Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Israel arrests second group of alleged Iran spies

The arrest of seven East Jerusalemites follows that of seven Israeli Jews allegedly acting for Iran.

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Woman reaching for phone gets stuck upside down in boulders

The woman spent seven hours upside down between the boulders, with only her feet visible to rescuers.

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BBC tours hospital Israel says sits above millions in Hezbollah gold

The BBC’s Orla Guerin is taken on a tour of Al Sahel Hospital in Beirut.

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Monday, 21 October 2024

Alexei Navalny's widow wants Putin 'to be in prison'

Vladimir Putin should live in prison in the same conditions as Alexei Navalny, says his widow.

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A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan

Around one in 12 South Sudanese are affected by one of the worst flood seasons of recent years.

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

Polio cases surge in Pakistan

Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.

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At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, officials say, as UN warns 'nowhere is safe'

Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but added earlier - lower - figures from Hamas were "exaggerated".

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Saturday, 19 October 2024

Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

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Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?

Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate.

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British national and several Turkish citizens abducted in Kenya

Necdet Seyitoğlu, 49, said he and others were abducted in the capital city of Nairobi.

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Friday, 18 October 2024

The ever-shifting alliances that fuelled Kenya's impeachment drama

The unprecedented impeachment of his deputy leaves President Ruto holding all the cards - for now.

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Venezuela arrests five foreigners over alleged anti-government plot

Three Americans were arrested, with Venezuela accusing them of working with US spy agencies.

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N Korea to send troops to fight with Russia: Seoul

Pyongyang has decided to deploy as many as 12,000 soldiers to join the war in Ukraine.

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IDF drone footage 'shows Sinwar in final moments'

Drone footage released by the Israeli military on Thursday is said to show Sinwar in the moments before he was killed.

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

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US Secret Service has 'deep flaws' and must overhaul leadership, report says

An independent panel reviewing the shooting at Donald Trump's rally calls for the agency to overhaul its leadership.

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France to cut prices in Martinique over cost of living unrest

However, the deal to cut food prices has been rejected by the group behind weeks of protests.

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Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Hoax bomb threats spark panic for Indian airlines

At least 10 Indian flights got hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, causing long delays and diversions.

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Man arrested after dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton

Giovanny Aldama Garcia could face prison time after the animal was found up to its chest in water.

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Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Witnesses to Israeli strike on Gaza hospital compound saw 'so many people burning'

The strike killed at least four people and injured dozens, mostly women and children, the Hamas-run health ministry said.

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K-pop star gives tearful testimony on harassment

The popular member of the chart-topping band spoke to South Korean lawmakers about her experiences

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Prague to ban organised night-time pub crawls

Travel agency-organised pub crawls will be banned in the Czech capital at night, the council says.

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Monday, 14 October 2024

China holds new drills to 'punish' Taiwan president's remarks

Beijing says the exercise involved all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour.

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Eight dead as violent storms sweep Brazil after worst-ever drought

Winds of up to 100km/h (60mph) have brought down trees and power lines.

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Sunday, 13 October 2024

Closure for family as body found 56 years after India plane crash

In 1968, an Indian Air Force plane with 102 people went missing. For many years, their fate was a mystery.

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Mysterious 'blobs' are washing up on Newfoundland shore

The Canadian government is looking into the dough-like substance that is appearing on beaches in the province.

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Saturday, 12 October 2024

What Israel's latest attacks tell us about Netanyahu's next move

A change in the political mood and a US election campaign means Israel senses change in the region.

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Trump electric vehicle attacks hit home for Michigan voters

Trump’s EV criticism is part of his broader economic message as he tries to appeal to voters in the key swing state.

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Friday, 11 October 2024

Drone footage shows Hurricane Milton damage in Florida

Video captured across the state shows the scale of destruction to homes and structures.

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Obama urges vote for Harris in 'tight' presidential race

Former President Barack Obama rallies support for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania, a key swing state.

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Thursday, 10 October 2024

The two forces at work on Biden-Netanyahu phone call

The US fears getting dragged into a war with Iran, while some Israelis want to deal it a body blow, Jeremy Bowen writes.

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Starbucks, Tetley, Jaguar Land Rover: Remembering Ratan Tata's global ambitions

The former Tata boss's audacious risk-taking saw his firm swallow up a host of iconic foreign brands.

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Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine

The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts.

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'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'

An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm.

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Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Kenyan MPs to vote on deputy president's impeachment

Rigathi Gachagua, 59, denies accusations of corruption and practising ethnically divisive politics.

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Save the Children offices raided in Guatemala

The charity said it was aware of activity at its Guatemalan offices, and deny any wrongdoing.

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N Korea's Kim calls Putin 'closest comrade'

Kim said relations between North Korea and Russia would be raised to a new level.

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Huge tailbacks as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton

Officials have warned of the threat to life posed by the category four storm as it heads towards the US.

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Monday, 7 October 2024

Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job

Alejandro Arcos is the second politician to be killed in a week in the city of Chilpachingo.

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Author to go on trial in France for downplaying Rwanda genocide

French-Cameroonian writer Charles Onana faces trial in Paris over a controversial book about the killings.

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Russian opposition activist killed fighting for Ukraine

Ildar Dadin was killed when his battalion came under Russian artillery fire in north-eastern Ukraine.

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Sunday, 6 October 2024

Maldives to seek bailout from India despite strained ties

Mohamed Muizzu is expected to seek a bailout worth hundreds of millions of dollars during his India visit.

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Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election

Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons.

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Saturday, 5 October 2024

Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia

Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Children among 70 killed in Haiti gang 'massacre'

Members of one of the country's armed groups, the Gran Grif gang, raided a small town forcing residents to run for their lives.

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Friday, 4 October 2024

Watch: Elephants escape floodwaters in Thailand

The elephants were evacuated from flash flooding at a sanctuary near Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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BBC crew run for cover after gunfire heard across Lebanon-Israel border

They were filming on the Israeli side of the border, close to where clashes had been reported.

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EU hits China with tariffs in electric car sales battle

The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.

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Thursday, 3 October 2024

Hospital fire in Taiwan kills nine people

The cause of the fire - which began as Typhoon Krathon made landfall - is still under investigation.

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India's top court saves a poor student's college dream

Atul Kumar missed the deadline to pay his college fee by a few seconds - then a court stepped in to help him.

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Dominican Republic 'to deport up to 10,000 migrants a week'

Many Haitian migrants are fleeing extreme gang violence and poverty in the capital Port-au-Prince.

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Wednesday, 2 October 2024

UN chief banned from Israel in row over Iran

Israel bars António Guterres for failing to condemn Tuesday's missile attack by Iran.

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Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'

At her inauguration, the first female president of Mexico promises to focus on improving health and education.

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Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Chinese woman held in Germany for spying on arms firm

A Chinese woman has been arrested on suspicion of passing on information about Leipzig/Halle airport.

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VP debates rarely matter - the Walz v Vance showdown is different

In a tight US election race, every opportunity to generate positive attention and political momentum is precious.

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Monday, 30 September 2024

'I grabbed by grandchildren and ran': Lebanon families flee Israeli strikes

People sleeping rough at a Beirut school describe fleeing Israel's bombardment with moments to spare.

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Marine Le Pen on trial for alleged EU funds misuse

If found guilty, the French presidential hopeful could be ineligible to run for office for up to 10 years.

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Sunday, 29 September 2024

Largest haka breaks world record in New Zealand

Thousands took part in a Maori haka dance famously performed by the All Blacks before rugby matches.

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Far right in Austria projected to win election race

Austria's Freedom Party heads for an unprecedented poll victory under Herbert Kickl, projections say.

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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says 'it's good to be back' after award win

The Bollywood superstar returned to movies in 2023 after a hiatus lasting four years.

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What I found on the secretive tropical island they don't want you to see

BBC reporter gains access to the remote ocean territory despite UK and US attempts to stop her.

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Saturday, 28 September 2024

What is Hezbollah and why is Israel attacking Lebanon?

Escalating cross-border hostilities have heightened fears of an all-out conflict.

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'A very dangerous and delicate moment for Lebanon'

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from Beirut as the IDF says it has killed the Hezbollah leader.

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Who is Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?

He played a key role in turning Hezbollah into the political and military force it is today.

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Republican governor candidate treated for burns after 'campaign incident'

Mark Robinson's campaign is mired in scandal after reports he had posted racist comments online.

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Friday, 27 September 2024

Harry Potter and Downton Abbey actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

She won two Oscars and starred in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey.

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Argentina records sharp rise in poverty

More than half of people in Argentina are now living in poverty, latest figures indicate.

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Raging waters and rescues as Hurricane Helene hits Florida

The category four storm hammered Florida's coast, bringing heavy rains and strong winds.

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Thursday, 26 September 2024

Iran faces dilemma of restraint or revenge for attacks on ally Hezbollah

Iran has sought to strike an unusually conciliatory tone in the face of attacks on its ally Hezbollah.

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Watch: Building collapses into river in India

No-one was injured in the incident, which occurred during heavy rains in Bihar state.

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Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Storm Helene strengthens as it heads to Mexico and Florida

The tropical storm is forecast to strengthen into a category-three hurricane by Thursday.

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Strictly's Artem won't face domestic violence charges

The former Strictly Come Dancing star was booked into Napa County Jail in July.

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Paedophile swim coach dies weeks after conviction

Dick Caine was recently found guilty of sexually assaulting six female students in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Russia in satellite deal with West African military governments

They are for TV and radio, border security and responding to natural disasters, a minister says.

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Cats have more freedom than Afghan women - Meryl Streep

A cat may "feel the sun on her face" in a park but girls do not have such freedoms under the Taliban, she said.

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Murdoch family battle over media empire quietly unfolds in Reno

A succession drama has played out in a Nevada court - and the outcome is likely to be withheld from the public.

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Canadian alleges 'psychological torture' in Chinese jail

Michael Kovrig, whose arrest kicked off a diplomatic spat, says he was held in solitary confinement for months.

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Monday, 23 September 2024

Street battles in Bolivia as Evo Morales leads march to capital

Supporters of Evo Morales have clashed with followers of his rival ahead of 2025 election

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Sunday, 22 September 2024

Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti

This will bring the Kenyan contingent helping Haitian police fight gangs up to 1,000.

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At least 51 dead in Iran coal mine explosion

At least 51 people are reported to have been killed after a gas leak sparked a blast in eastern Iran.

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Saturday, 21 September 2024

Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden

A commemorative parachute jump is to be held in the Netherlands to remember the 'bridge too far'.

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Pilot hostage freed by Papua rebels 'very happy' to go home

He was kidnapped by separatists in Indonesia's West Papua region and spent more than 19 months in captivity.

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Friday, 20 September 2024

Businessman extradited from UK to South Africa on fraud charges

Michael Lomas is accused of manipulating massive contracts for work on a power station in South Africa.

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Schoolboy's killing in China sparks Japanese fears

Stabbing of 10-year-old schoolboy in Shenzhen is the second attack on Japanese nationals this year.

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Thursday, 19 September 2024

Nintendo sues 'Pokémon with guns' video game firm

The Japanese company alleges that the Palworld video game "infringes multiple patent rights".

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Ten-year-old Japanese boy dies after stabbing in China

Authorities say the boy was attacked outside Shenzhen Japanese School in southern China.

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Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Ros Atkins on Trump suspect viral conspiracy theory

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the false link between Ryan Routh and a US investment firm.

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Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Facebook owner bans Russian state media networks

Russian state media outlets have come under increased scrutiny in Western countries.

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Floods and mudslides kill more than 200 in Myanmar

The storm has killed more than 500 people in northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.

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Monday, 16 September 2024

Watch: Baby Reindeer steals spotlight at Emmy Awards

The hugely popular but also controversial British TV hit, wins four major awards.

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After a decade, Kashmir to vote in historic elections

This is the first assembly election since PM Modi's government revoked Kashmir's special status in 2019.

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Sunday, 15 September 2024

'I tried to say no repeatedly': More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events

New witnesses tell the BBC fresh details about the sophisticated operation they say exploited them for sex.

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'Splashdown confirmed' - SpaceX crew arrives back on Earth

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth after five days in orbit, following an historic mission.

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Saturday, 14 September 2024

Trump vows mass deportations from town rocked by 'pet-eating' lies

Trump says Springfield in Ohio has been "destroyed" and repeats baseless claim that migrants are eating pets.

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US imposes new sanctions on Russian state media

Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the outlet RT of engaging in "global covert activities".

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Myanmar hit by deadly floods after Typhoon Yagi

Myanmar's ruling junta has requested foreign aid as large areas are inundated, state-run media report.

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Friday, 13 September 2024

Israeli special forces 'raid missile site in Syria'

US media say the operation included special forces who rappelled down from helicopters.

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Watch: US freight train crashes into military vehicle

Dash cam footage shows the moment a freight train crashes into a Howitzer in South Carolina.

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Thursday, 12 September 2024

Clashes outside Argentine Congress after veto of pension rise

The protesters - many of them pensioners - tore down police barriers and hurled stones at police in Buenos Aires.

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Video shows Bon Jovi helping woman to safety

"It takes all of us to help keep each other safe," Ch John Drake, of Nashville Police, said.

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Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Passengers stranded at main Kenya airport as staff protest

A protest against plans to lease JKIA - Kenya's main airport - to an Indian company sparks disruption.

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Dozens arrested after clashes at Melbourne anti-war protest

Police said officers were targeted by demonstrators throwing rocks, manure and bottles containing acid.

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Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Firefighter 'who wanted to be hero' arrested over deadly Chile blaze

The fire was Chile's deadliest, killing a total of 137 people and leaving many more homeless.

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Pope's mass in Timor-Leste draws 600,000 worshippers

Homes were recently demolished and families displaced in the area where the congregation is being held.

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Monday, 9 September 2024

Russia accused of EU and Nato cyber-attacks

The warning by Germany comes amid fears in Europe of suspected Russian interference since the war in Ukraine.

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Sunday, 8 September 2024

Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK

Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.

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Rise of far right in Germany’s east isn’t over yet

AfD support continues to rise in Germany, driven by anger over immigration and weapons for Ukraine.

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Girls boarding school engulfed by fire in Kenya

Three children are injured days after 21 children died in a fire at another Kenyan school.

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Three killed in attack at West Bank-Jordan border

Israeli officials say a gunman approached from the Jordanian side and opened fire.

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Saturday, 7 September 2024

More than 100 protests held across France against new PM

Left-wing parties called for protests after Michel Barnier was appointed as prime minister on Thursday.

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Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumph

American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic long jump gold.

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Super typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam

Metal roof sheets and commercial sign boards were reportedly seen flying across Hai Phong city.

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Friday, 6 September 2024

Mixed jobs report adds to US economy concerns

Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, figures show, which was less than expected.

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UK to send hundreds more missiles to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked for more aid to "drive Russian forces off our land".

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Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation

More than 20 Palestinians, including civilians, were killed in over a week of battles with militants.

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Uncertainty for families as China ends foreign adoptions

Beijing has given little reason for the change, only saying it was line with international agreements.

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Thursday, 5 September 2024

Girl 'killed inside home' as Israeli West Bank operation continues

The father of Lujain Musleh, 16, says she was shot by Israeli forces as she looked through a window.

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Moment small asteroid lights up night sky in Philippines

European Space Agency say the asteroid, dubbed 2024 RW1, was "harmless" but created a "spectacular fireball".

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ICC chief prosecutor defends Netanyahu arrest warrant in BBC interview

Mr Khan tells the BBC it is important to show the court will hold all nations to the same standard.

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Wednesday, 4 September 2024

Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music

A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered.

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Teenager charged over shooting of NFL player Ricky Pearsall

The 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder over an attack on the 49ers rookie.

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Raygun apologises to Australian breakdancing community

Rachael Gunn says sorry after her zero score at the Olympics prompted ridicule and made global headlines.

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Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music

A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered.

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Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Netanyahu asks 'forgiveness' over hostage deaths as protests continue

It comes as Hamas said more hostages could be "returned to their families in shrouds" if a ceasefire isn't reached.

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Monday, 2 September 2024

Scholz urges firewall against far right after election win

The German Chancellor called the results of Sunday's state elections "worrying" and "bitter".

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Watch: George Clooney praises 'selfless' Joe Biden

The actor had urged Mr Biden not to seek re-election in a opinion piece in the New York Times.

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Video shows Titanic missing large section of railing

The discovery was made during a series of dives by underwater robots this summer.

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Sunday, 1 September 2024

Trump signals backing for Florida marijuana legalisation

The US presidential hopeful appeared to signal his support, placing him at odds with other Republicans.

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17 bodies found after Russian tourist helicopter crash

The helicopter was carrying 22 people, most of them tourists, when it disappeared from radar on Saturday.

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Gaza children being given polio vaccine

The aim is to vaccinate 640,000 children, weeks after the first polio case was detected in Gaza in 25 years.

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Saturday, 31 August 2024

US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage

The New Yorker, who has collaborated with artists like Mariah Carey, collapsed during a gig in Connecticut.

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Russia searches for missing helicopter with 22 on board

The helicopter went down while carrying tourists in Russia's far-east, officials say.

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China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide

The crash is the latest incident in an escalating row over key zones in the South China Sea.

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Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year.

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Friday, 30 August 2024

Fugitive Italian kidnapper arrested in Argentina

Police arrest a man wanted in Italy for decades for a kidnapping carried out by the Red Brigades.

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Israel says Hamas leader killed on third day of West Bank operation

Israeli forces say they've killed a Hamas commander on the third day of a big operation in the occupied West Bank.

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Homes bulldozed in Timor-Leste ahead of Pope visit

Government says thousands are living illegally in area where the pontiff will celebrate mass.

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Planes abort landings as Typhoon Shanshan batters Japan

The country has been hit by one of its strongest typhoons in decades, with authorities issuing highest alert.

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Thursday, 29 August 2024

Argentina police pepper spray pension protesters

They were protesting the president's plan to veto measures to raise pensions in line with Argentina's triple-digit inflation.

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UN calls for de-escalation as Israeli West Bank raids continue

Israel says it killed five militants hiding in a mosque, on the second day of a major operation.

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Hiker rescued after workmates left him on mountain, says search crew

He survived stormy weather and multiple falls after reaching a Colorado mountain summit on his own.

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HK journalists found guilty in landmark sedition case

This is the first sedition case against journalists in Hong Kong since the territory's handover in 1997.

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Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Hostage rescued by Israel tells of 'cruel captivity'

Kaid Farhan Elkadi was rescued in a "complex operation" in Gaza, the Israeli military said.

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SpaceX delays first private spacewalk mission

Elon Musk's company said it would be delayed "due to unfavourable weather forecasted" in the capsule's splashdown areas.

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Why South Africans are flocking to a Chinese hospital ship

Cape Town residents queue for free medical care due to the poor state of the country's health sector.

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Scrutiny over claims RFK Jr cut off dead whale's head

Activists say the alleged incident decades ago may have broken conservation laws.

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Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Ex-Democrat Tulsi Gabbard officially endorses Trump

The move caps off Ms Gabbard's remarkable political journey that began on the American progressive left.

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Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff

The move comes after similar announcements, including in the US and European Union.

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Elderly woman's killer released for second time to fight in Ukraine

The 85-year-old grandmother's killer has been released only a week into his 22-year prison sentence.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lGZm7kg

Monday, 26 August 2024

Qantas sells cut-price first-class fares by mistake

The airline said it will refund or rebook passengers who bought wrongly-priced tickets due to a coding error.

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US rapper Macklemore cancels Dubai show over Sudan war

Macklemore says he will not perform in the UAE until it stops "arming and funding the RSF".

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Three killed in huge Russian attack across Ukraine

Explosions ring out in several cities as more than half of the country's regions come under attack.

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Sunday, 25 August 2024

Babe Ruth 'called shot' jersey sells for record £18.1m

Babe Ruth's jersey when he 'called the shot' during the 1932 World Series sells for record £18.1m at auction.

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Blake Lively's PR woes and how we talk about victims

Aggrieved viewers say the Hollywood star has promoted film like 'it's the sequel to Barbie'.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nHOcBr5

Reuters journalist missing after strike in Ukraine

The news agency says its team was staying in a hotel in Kramatorsk, which was struck by a missile.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZQehy4k

Saturday, 24 August 2024

Suspected burglar caught after sitting down with book

The would-be thief became distracted after picking up a book about Greek mythology on a bedside table.

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Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners after Kursk offensive

The swap is the first since Ukraine first began its incursion into Russia on 6 August.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/V2eNokz

France investigating synagogue explosion as suspected terrorism

France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin called the incident "an obviously criminal act".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQt4UHA

Friday, 23 August 2024

Fourteen dead after Indian bus falls into river in Nepal

The bus, registered in India, was carrying around 40 passengers when it veered off a highway.

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Thursday, 22 August 2024

Thailand confirms first Asian case of new Mpox strain

The European man flew into Thailand from an unnamed African country last week, officials say.

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Night three at the DNC: Oprah, 'cat ladies' and coach Walz

The Democratic National Convention's third night in Chicago featured a folksy 'coach' Tim Walz, Oprah Winfrey and a host of other big names.

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World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana

A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.

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Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1BgStGw

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

South Africa's last zoo elephant freed after 40 years

Charlie the elephant has been in captivity since 1984 when it was captured at two years

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Delon's family deny his request to euthanise dog

The French actor had asked for his pet dog to be humanely killed and laid in his grave.

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Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Twelve killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, civil defence says

Israel's military says it targeted a Hamas command and control centre inside the Gaza City school.

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Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

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Watch: Rescue operations resume in Sicily for second day

A helicopter and divers were deployed at the scene where a yacht sank, as rescue operations continue.

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Monday, 19 August 2024

Tanzania police commander transferred over sex work comment

The commander was widely criticised after linking the alleged victim of a gang rape to sex work.

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Hamas claims Tel Aviv bomb explosion as suicide attack

Israeli security forces said Sunday's blast killed the suspected attacker and injured a passer-by.

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Imran Khan applies to be uni chancellor from jail

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is in currently prison, plans to apply for the role.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/EhxtZaO

Sunday, 18 August 2024

Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety deteriorating, says UN

It follows a drone strike near the site's perimeter in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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Russians tell BBC they are worried and angry at Ukraine invasion

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Aleksin meets Russians wondering how Ukraine's incursion could have happened.

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Ferris wheel blaze in Germany injures several people

Video showed two carriages on the wheel in Leipzig alight with smoke billowing into the air.

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Russians tell BBC they are worried and angry at Ukraine invasion

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Aleksin meets Russians wondering how Ukraine's incursion could have happened.

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Saturday, 17 August 2024

Israeli strike in Lebanon kills 10, health ministry says

Lebanon said the building was housing refugees, while Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah weapons depot.

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Grammy-winning producer seeks to dismiss rape lawsuit

The-Dream was accused of rape and sexual battery in June by a former protégé, Chanaaz Mangroe.

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Ukraine hopes its incursion into Russia changes outcome of war

Ukrainians say the foray into Kursk brings tactical advantages - and opens the door to ending the war.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sFxfk6c

Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded

The crew aboard the International Space Station includes two Nasa astronauts stuck on a mission.

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Friday, 16 August 2024

Sabotage fears prompt water scare near German base

Officials have warned of possible attacks as Germany supports Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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Could Trump really deport one million immigrants?

The mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would face legal and practical challenges - and cost billions.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wvFNrmH

Thai heiress brings back divisive dynasty - but for how long?

Ms Paetongtarn brings a fresh face, and yet another member of the powerful Shinawatra clan to the top job.

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Thursday, 15 August 2024

More than half of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Ernesto strengthens

Almost 1m buildings do not have access to electricity after Ernesto swept across the Caribbean island.

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Columbia University president resigns after Gaza protests turmoil

Minouche Shafik's resignation comes a year after she took the position at the Ivy League university.

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Rosenberg: Ukraine's advance undermines Putin's image as 'Mr Security'

Ukraine's incursion into Kursk raises questions about Mr Putin's ability to keep Russia safe.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/w0Ax1UD

Watch: Thousands of women protest about rape and murder of doctor in India

Women led a march in West Bengal state after a female doctor's brutal rape and murder last week.

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Wednesday, 14 August 2024

US soldier pleads guilty to selling secrets to China

Sgt Korbein Schultz was allegedly paid $42,000 in exchange for dozens of sensitive security data.

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Spain probes Katy Perry video over protected sand dunes

The singer's latest music video is alleged to have been partly filmed in an ecologically-sensitive area.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hIQAor

Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out as party leader

Support for Fumio Kishida has fallen amid a huge corruption scandal that hit his party.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/aIvUOoL

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Bangladesh's ex-PM investigated for murder

Bangladesh's former premier, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is investigated for murder

from BBC News https://ift.tt/13dwGgj

FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign

The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IAQWPML

Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ahfLmyc

Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has described the cross-border offensive as a "major provocation".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fc95pXb

Monday, 12 August 2024

Ukraine and Russia trade blame over fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Both sides say there has been no detected radiation spike at the occupied Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Russia widens evacuations to second border region after Ukraine offensive

Some 11,000 people are evacuated from Russia's Belgorod region following reports of "enemy action".

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Venezuela opposition urges global protest over poll result

The opposition says it will keep up the pressure on the Maduro government, which it accuses of election fraud.

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Musk's Trump interview caps months of warming relations

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

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Sunday, 11 August 2024

Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 12

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

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US athlete stripped of bronze as online abuse condemned

American gymnast Jordan Chiles has been stripped of the bronze medal she won in the women's floor final after a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Eal7Kz

First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition

Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6VKOFUq

App to reduce deaths by elephants launched in India

Conservationists say elephants are becoming more aggressive because their habitats are shrinking.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JfovGVy

Saturday, 10 August 2024

Disney unveils Avatar 3's official title and new films

Details of new films including the third Avatar and a new Star Wars are announced at a Disney fan event.

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In pictures: Brazil's deadly plane crash

Three days of mourning have been declared for those killed in the Voepass flight which crashed in Vinhedo.

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Aerial video shows 'horror scene' after Brazil plane crash

All 61 people on board were killed when a Voepass plane came down in São Paulo state.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NCdYXFz

Friday, 9 August 2024

Chinese port rocked by huge container ship blast

Surveillance footage captured the moment of the explosion at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang.

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Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Paris over hotel violence

The US artist is accused of attacking a security guard who intervened in a fight with a bodyguard.

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New artefacts found on ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’ off Colombia

An anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the "unprecedented" haul, researchers say.

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Thursday, 8 August 2024

Western envoys shun Nagasaki event over Israel snub

The Japanese city's mayor says the decision to exclude Israel was not political, but will not change.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/crZXpUn

Russia seeks 15-year sentence for US-Russian ballerina

Ksenia Karelina pleads guilty to treason charge after February arrest for donating to pro-Ukraine charity.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WLwgMOn

Police hunt ex-Catalan separatist leader after shock return from exile

Officials say Mr Puigdemont is on the run and have ordered police to set up roadblocks around the city.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1slKRC8

Wednesday, 7 August 2024

Putin accuses Ukraine of 'provocation' amid alleged border incursion

Fighting has been taking place since Tuesday, with footage showing smoke rising in some areas.

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Last missing Israeli victim of Hamas attack declared dead

Until now, no trace had been found of Bilha Yinon, whose house was burnt down on 7 October.

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At least two people killed in German hotel collapse

Emergency services are trying to rescue several people remain trapped under the rubble in the town of Kröv.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MpIXm1H

The Nobel winner tasked with leading a nation out of chaos

Muhammad Yumus has been chosen to lead an interim government after the ouster of Bangladesh's ex-PM.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/N3hio8d

Tuesday, 6 August 2024

What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?

The US government says it wants 'structural relief' after a judge found the search giant broke the law.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FUJmfdl

US funeral home fined $950m in decaying bodies case

Some 190 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home by authorities last year.

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Monday, 5 August 2024

Sheikh Hasina: The pro-democracy icon who became an autocrat

Sheikh Hasina is credited for the country's economic progress but also accused of authoritarianism.

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Watch: Bangladesh protesters storm prime minister's palace

Bengali TV aired live footage of protesters storming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's official residence.

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Mexican journalist killed while under police protection

Alejandro Martínez had been reporting on violent crime for several years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/t47oDkC

Three top contenders emerge in Kamala Harris' VP hunt

The vice-president interviewed at least three of her shortlist on Sunday at her home in Washington.

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Sunday, 4 August 2024

Watch: Dawn spectacle as Mount Etna erupts

Europe's tallest volcano, Mount Etna, putting on a lava and smoke show over Sicily.

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Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests

He says he has heard Nigerians' pain but the demonstrations - set to last 10 days - must stop.

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Saturday, 3 August 2024

Iran says Haniyeh killed by short-range projectile

Iran provides its account of the killing of the Hamas leader in Tehran, blaming Israel.

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Watch: Supercell tornado sweeps through eastern Spain

There was "no major damage" caused by the tornado, according to the mayor of El Toro.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7ERPbAK

Friday, 2 August 2024

Nigerians hit with 24-hour curfews amid protests

Millions in the north have been ordered to stay indoors as nationwide anti-government protests continue.

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Mourners gather as Hamas leader Haniyeh is buried in Qatar

Ismail Haniyeh’s burial caps a week of soaring tensions in the Middle East.

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Watch: How the Russia-West prisoner swap unfolded

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva where among the Americans freed in the prisoner swap.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/TP3pMS6

Thursday, 1 August 2024

‘Their brutal ordeal is over’ - Biden on prisoner swap

The US president thanked his allies, who he says played a key role in the prisoner exchange.

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How stage was set for biggest prisoner swap since Cold War

The signs were there that an East-West prisoner exchange was being discussed behind the scenes.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MWh8jc7

Russia to free Gershkovich and Whelan in major prisoner swap

The exchange of 24 prisoners between Russia and the West will be the largest since the Cold War.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/XuM5kwb

'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa

Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oqiYwan

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.

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The 1975 sued over Malaysia concert with Matty Healy kiss

The British band and its members face a £1.9m lawsuit in the UK High Court.

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Harris dares Trump to debate her - 'Donald, say it to my face'

She addressed 10,000 supporters in Georgia, a key swing state that Democrats hope to win with her on the ticket.

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What does Haniyeh's killing mean for Gaza ceasefire?

As Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was a key interlocuter in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ohKmj5d

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

What's the problem with swimming in the Seine?

Parisians and visitors tell the BBC whether they would take a dip in the River Seine.

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India teen is rare survivor of brain-eating amoeba

Afnan Jasim, 14, is thought to be just the ninth person in the world to survive the brain infection.

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Monday, 29 July 2024

Watch: Venezuela's Maduro declared winner in disputed vote

Both Maduro and González, the opposition candidate, have claimed victory in this presidential election.

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Anger after students drown in Delhi building basement

Three students drowned after rainwater flooded the basement of an exam coaching centre.

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Sunday, 28 July 2024

France rail repairs completed after arson attacks

Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics.

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Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

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Saturday, 27 July 2024

Olympian sorry to wife for losing wedding ring in Seine

The World Champion blamed "losing too many kilos" and "irrepressible enthusiasm" for the mishap.

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First images of Jasper after 100m high wildfire hit

The fierce wildfire in the Canadian town melted cars to the road and turned homes to ash.

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Three members of family gospel group die in plane crash

The youngest member of The Nelons - who was not on board - confirmed the death of her parents and sister.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/biqdnl9

Israeli strike on Gaza school 'kills 30'

Israel said Hamas was using the school, but Gaza's health ministry said most victims were children.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GuSaye7

Friday, 26 July 2024

Rural sabotage plays havoc with opening of Paris Olympics

There is tight security for the opening ceremony, but saboteurs struck rail lines miles outside the city.

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S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp

The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.

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Crew 'held each other and jumped' as typhoon sunk ship

Survivors of the Tanzania-flagged Fu Shun said they swam "with all their lives" to shore.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/KjNFqBA

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Debt-ridden India labourer digs up diamond worth $95,000

Raju Gound, who has been diamond-hunting for over a decade, finally got lucky this week.

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MrBeast hires investigators over co-host grooming claims

The YouTuber's co-host Ava Kris Tyson denies claims online she groomed a teenager when she was 20.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xlfUu86

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Netanyahu seeks to bolster US support with Congress speech

The address comes as the relationship between Israeli leaders and leading US Democrats has grown tense.

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Watch: Emergency workers pick through wreckage of Nepal plane crash

A clean-up operation is underway after a plane crashed during takeoff in Kathmandu, Nepal, killing at least 18 people.

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Graphic footage shows US officers stood over body of Trump gunman

Bodycam video shows the immediate aftermath of the Trump shooting on the rooftop where the gunman was killed.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MxFmAZL

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Six takeaways from Indian PM Modi's new budget

Indian PM Narendra Modi's new budget aims to tackle a deepening jobs crisis - but can he deliver?

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Seized Mexican cartel 'monster trucks' destroyed

The vehicles, which often feature homemade armour, are used as a show of force by cartels.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nLmHBoA

Monday, 22 July 2024

The president's protectors are hardly noticeable - until things go wrong

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has raised questions about the Secret Service's record.

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Secret Service chief faces grilling over Trump shooting

Senior Republican Mike Johnson says Ms Cheatle has "a lot to answer for" with regards to the attack.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lPdg3BT

Israel orders evacuation of part of Gaza humanitarian zone

Strikes are reported around Khan Younis, after people are told to leave eastern areas in the zone.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hE2mu6Z

India alert after boy dies from Nipah virus in Kerala

The virus is transmitted from animals such as pigs and fruit bats to humans.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DVKza2c

Sunday, 21 July 2024

Uganda protest organisers playing with fire, president says

Police have banned a planned march to parliament on Tuesday to protest against corruption.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NwIH96o

Prime drinks company sued by US Olympic committee

The drink is accused of using US Olympic trademarks without an agreement.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3a4WoHz

Watch: Spire collapses as fire engulfs Texas church

A blaze at a historic church in Dallas has caused huge plumes of smoke to rise over the Texan city

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World's longest rowing boat to carry Olympic torch

The 24-seater boat will take the Olympic torch down a section of the River Marne on Sunday.

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Saturday, 20 July 2024

US woman freed after 43 years in prison for murder she didn’t commit

Sandra Hemme has spent almost all of her adult life in prison for a 1980 murder in St. Joseph, Missouri.

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Scam warning as fake emails and websites target users after outage

Agencies in the UK and Australia are warning people to be vigilante to fake emails, calls and websites.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tB3pz0w

San Diego Zoo pandas make official debut

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the US in 21 years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eqf0THW

Ukrainian nationalist ex-MP shot dead in Lviv street

Iryna Farion caused controversy by suggesting that “true patriots” of Ukraine should not speak Russian in any situation.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1xaT3Rs

Friday, 19 July 2024

South Africa's calm opening of parliament heralds new era

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government's plans after his party was forced into coalition.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UTI9jCk

'Drill, baby, drill' - At the RNC as Trump charmed crowd

The BBC's Kayla Epstein watched on as Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Milwaukee.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dc1O8Ba

Thursday, 18 July 2024

French priest accused of sexual assaults 17 years after death

The reputation of the revered anti-poverty campaigner Abbé Pierre, who died in 2007, has been tarnished by sex assault allegations.

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Kenya police ban protests in the capital

The police say it is difficult to enforce safety for protesters who have no designated leader.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/XUvWNjZ

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

'They killed my son' - raw grief after Nigeria school collapse

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

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Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

Ingrid Andress was widely derided for her erratic rendition before baseball's Home Run Derby.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lun73VU

Search for crew after oil tanker capsizes off Oman coast

The vessel, with 13 Indian and three Sri Lankan crew members, capsized off the coast of Oman.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vni4Cb3

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Southgate resigns after England's Euro 2024 loss

England manager Gareth Southgate resigns after eight years in charge following defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/v4cHQjt

Senior North Korean diplomat defects to South

The diplomat is believed to be the highest-ranked official to defect to South Korea since 2016.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQFtz2u

'World's rarest whale' washes up on NZ beach

Experts believe they have identified the animal but could wait weeks for DNA results to come back.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oISxieR

Monday, 15 July 2024

Stars pay tribute to 'force of nature' Doherty

Co-stars remember Shannen Doherty as a "beloved" actress with "heart, courage and kindness".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/r6JL0Dn

Five questions for Secret Service after Trump shooting

Former agents ask whether the event was properly resourced - and whether warnings about the gunman were passed on.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3siFM2y

'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oSIEQpU

Sunday, 14 July 2024

What we know so far about Trump shooting suspect Thomas Crooks

The man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump has been named by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks.

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What we know so far about Trump shooting suspect Thomas Crooks

The man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump has been named by the FBI as Thomas Matthew Crooks.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/MbeCBn9

Watch: How chaos unfolded at Trump rally shooting

Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage in Pennsylvania after an apparent assassination attempt.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ch9Hv2y

Video shows Trump rally shooter on roof

The former president was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, and has since returned home to New Jersey.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/srdYRMc

Saturday, 13 July 2024

Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

Video shows the moment loud bangs are heard and the former president is surrounded by security.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z4rMHDY

Celebrity sex therapist Dr Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Known as Dr Ruth, she advocated for open conversations about sex and intimate topics.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/f5dpAZF

Hamas says 71 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza humanitarian zone

An air strike hit a densely populated area of displaced people in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/xjoS86m

Friday, 12 July 2024

BBC Verify looks at evidence linking Russia to Kyiv hospital strike

Watch BBC Verify's visual analysis of the strike which killed two adults and injured 300.

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'Relief' as Canadian serial killer found guilty in death of 4 women

A judge rejected the defence case that Jeremy Skibicki was not criminally responsible for killing the indigenous women.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eRtOHrK

Thursday, 11 July 2024

'Hard to imagine' Biden serving full term, says Michael Douglas

Two-time Academy Award winner and Democrat fundraiser Michael Douglas speaks to the BBC about President Biden.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sd62aOA

Srebrenica massacre: 'What happened should be known'

Victims' loved ones say "lies" are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/fKcbv5y

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protection

Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world's greatest shipwrecks.

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Tuesday, 9 July 2024

Australia appoints special envoy to tackle antisemitism

The government said the advisory role will help allay rising community tension over the Israel-Gaza war.

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Monday, 8 July 2024

West African bloc risks 'disintegration' if juntas quit

The military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jKmUMS4

Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation

Ehab al-Ghussein had been appointed to manage the affairs of the Hamas government in Gaza City and northern Gaza.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hydZYCa

Sunday, 7 July 2024

National Rally's Bardella: 'Dishonourable alliance' prevented victory

National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, who'd hoping to be France's next PM, reacts to the result.

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Shock and horror at scene of Gaza blast

At least 16 people died and dozens were injured in the strike, according to early reports.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/nqaLlso

Mass tourism protesters squirt water at Barcelona tourists

Thousands of people in the Spanish city have been taking part in demonstrations against mass tourism.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3amsEUM

Saturday, 6 July 2024

Kimchi blamed for mass sickness in South Korea

Around 1,000 people are suffering diarrhoea and vomiting linked to one city's school meals.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DWCt7GV

Slovak PM in first public appearance since shooting

Robert Fico gave a speech in Bratislava seven weeks after being wounded in an assassination attempt.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/A3p6z5G

Iran's new president gives hope to some women and younger voters

Voters backed the moderate with hopes he can soften sanctions and improve women's rights.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pSb5DQ4

West Africa junta chiefs to cement alliance with first meeting

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional bloc, Ecowas.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/uYh4rs8

Friday, 5 July 2024

Debris flies through air as tornado hits China city

Eyewitness footage shows a funnel-shaped column ripping through Shandong province.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/OTpdjtA

Kenya's president to debate with protesters on X Spaces

In a historic move, President Ruto is hosting an online forum for young people to air their complaints.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/s0wKoZa

Tanzanian artist who burned president's picture jailed

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/f9YNjX5

Mexico's coast battered by Hurricane Beryl

Thousands in the region, home to tourist hotspots Tulum and Cancún, are being evacuated.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CAez3DY

Thursday, 4 July 2024

Israel examining Hamas response to ceasefire plan

Hamas is reported to have dropped its insistence on ending the war at the outset of a planned truce.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pig2SI3

Ellen DeGeneres cancels four comedy stand-up dates

The US comic's tour lasts until mid-August and it is unclear why some of the dates were cancelled.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/OUsDS0l

Wednesday, 3 July 2024

Greece starts six-day working week for some industries

The country says the policy will help boost economic growth.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/r13UOq6

Revered screenwriter Robert Towne dies aged 89

The Oscar-winning writer penned the scripts for films like Chinatown and Mission: Impossible.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/m95OSvD

'Worst hurricane ever' - Union Island resident describes Beryl destruction

Jeremie Tronet tells the BBC about the devastating destruction of the storm on the island where he has lived for 15 years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SwC1ZPk

Tuesday, 2 July 2024

Mother of rescued Israeli hostage Noa Argamani dies

Liora Argamani has died of brain cancer three weeks after her daughter was freed from captivity in Gaza.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vqAu58s

Monday, 1 July 2024

Kenya to borrow more after new taxes withdrawn - president

William Ruto says Kenya will need to increase borrowing after protests forced him to scrap planned taxes.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/h17uMfS

World Cup glory a vindication for India cricket legends

India defeated South Africa by seven runs on Saturday to bring home a World Cup after 13 years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hgSJPmK

Emotional Usher accepts lifetime achievement award

In his acceptance speech, Usher said "getting here hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mQHqcPY

Sunday, 30 June 2024

Florida man in critical condition after shark attack

A law enforcement officer was able to apply a tourniquet to staunch the severe bleeding.

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A-list stars turn out for ‘awesome’ Coldplay show

They duetted with Michael J Fox, and serenaded Michael Eavis, in an all-out assault on the senses.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2MZIUGO

Five Wimbledon storylines to look out for

Raducanu returns, Draper looks to pick up Murray's baton, and more key things to watch out for when Wimbledon starts on Monday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9FDqEfJ

Boy, 13, shot dead by New York police had replica gun, authorities say

Nyah Mway died after police mistook his replica gun for a real firearm and shot him in the chest.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/EcvyC62

Saturday, 29 June 2024

India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

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Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJFZ3xc

Clashes break out near German far-right conference

Tens of thousands of protesters have gathered outside an Alternative for Germany (AfD) meeting in Essen.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/W9FIl5D

Friday, 28 June 2024

Iowa's top court upholds six-week abortion ban law

The court maintains a ban on abortions after six weeks, making exceptions in cases of incest or rape.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GDwnVXq

Protesters set fire to Kenya's parliament - but also saved two MPs

Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Ef06PT

North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang - report

The South Korean report uses defectors' accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/61clT5Z

Thursday, 27 June 2024

Reward for fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ raised to $5m

Ruja Ignatova is wanted by the FBI for orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhEz1Ut

Bolivia's failed coup attempt... in 75 seconds

It all started when the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AsgVxGj

Night at the Museum actor Bill Cobbs dies aged 90

The actor also appeared in The Bodyguard and TV series including The Sopranos and The West Wing.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0faZb1h

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Assange hugs wife and father on arriving in Australia

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has landed in Canberra, after walking free from a US court in Saipan.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yS1g5Qk

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Watch: Julian Assange's decade of fighting extradition

The Wikileaks founder has left the UK after spending five years in prison, and seven holed-up in the Ecuadorean embassy.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/l3QW0H5

Kenya police fire tear gas at anti-tax protests

Businesses have been shut in the capital as protesters call for the finance bill to be dropped.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IDASJVp

Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final

Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yBDrqdT

Monday, 24 June 2024

Malian singer detained in Italy in child custody row

Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/enVHi4M

Deadly crush at rally as Rwanda election campaign starts

One person is killed and dozens injured as President Paul Kagame launches his re-election campaign.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wfxVQk0

Criminal charges recommended against Boeing

The US Department of Justice has until 7 July to make a final decision on whether to prosecute the firm.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/QY8X16I

Sunday, 23 June 2024

You've probably never heard of the biggest band at Glastonbury

They're the biggest-selling act in the world, and they're about to play the Pyramid Stage.

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A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/owtFcj9

Saturday, 22 June 2024

Diane von Furstenberg on 'magic' wrap dress and fearlessness

The acclaimed fashion designer says it taught her a lesson - that fear was not an option.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/u2y5WeJ

Hawaii Five-0 star Taylor Wily dies aged 56

The actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8QCfibg

Friday, 21 June 2024

Naked swimmers mark Australia's winter solstice

Around 3,000 people took the plunge in the River Derwent in Hobart to mark the winter solstice.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/cvKz1eX

Thursday, 20 June 2024

New faces of protest - Kenya's Gen Z anti-tax revolutionaries

Young people angered by tax storm Nairobi in a surprise revolt devoid of ethnic or political allegiances.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/oOYuRUS

Tasmania entices winter tourists with 'odd jobs' offer

How are your wombat walking skills? The Australian island launches an interesting way to encourage visitors over winter.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/uAirXJ2

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Why do German football fans sing the Loch Lomond tune?

Fans of FC Köln in Cologne love belting out a version of the classic Runrig song.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hrXlSjY

Red carpet for Putin in lavish ceremony in Pyongyang

Ranks of soldiers and huge crowds lining the streets welcomed the Russian president to North Korea.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/A7uKfSO

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen

from BBC News https://ift.tt/NwG7yAc

Biden to give legal status to undocumented spouses

The White House says more than 500,000 spouses of US citizens will benefit from the new policy.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DSYyEVP

NK soldiers cross border prompting warning shots

Seoul believes the border violation was not intentional, as North Korea prepares for Putin's visit.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zadsnvI

Monday, 17 June 2024

US tourist found dead on Greek island during heatwave

A number of foreigners have gone missing as Greece suffers its earliest heatwave on record.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/F4YgISp

Mourners killed by car in Malawi VP's funeral convoy

Saulos Chilima is being buried in his home village later, after being killed in a plane crash last week.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/S6sQlMJ

Sunday, 16 June 2024

Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/SnstakD

Hamburg police shoot man with axe ahead of Euros match

Police say they shot and injured the man, ahead of a Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/POSlKxq

Malawians pay tribute to vice-president killed in plane crash

Saulos Chilima, 51, was seen as a breath of fresh air and was especially popular among young people.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JPbQC9I

Hostage drama unfolds at Russian detention centre

At least two prison staff are freed after being taken hostage at a pre-trial detention centre.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lmna10H

Saturday, 15 June 2024

Going down the 'rabbit hole' of wearable blood-sugar monitors

Continuous glucose monitors are on the rise. But do we need them?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FvhRCX7

Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Sarkic dies aged 26

The Montenegro Football Association described Sarkic as an "eternally smiling guy".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/JEIVt7N

Friday, 14 June 2024

US Supreme Court lifts ban on gun bump stocks

It rules the government does not have the right to ban the accessories, which were used in America's deadliest mass shooting.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/htK6Npz

Is Elon Musk worth his £44bn Tesla pay package?

He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/D3E6l4z

Chinese #MeToo journalist jailed for five years

Sophia Huang Xueqin had been one of the main #MeToo voices in China when she was arrested in 2021.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DiGFY3e

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Second person dies from mpox in South Africa

These are the first fatalities the country has recorded from the virus, previously known as monkeypox.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DjKgWbV

EU court fines Hungary €200m over its asylum policy

The EU court will also impose a penalty of €1m a day until Hungary changes its policy.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pLh3lyO

Watch: Huge fire erupts at oil refinery in Iraq

Video shows plumes of smoke billowing into the air, as a fire engulfs a warehouse building.

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Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Hunter Biden’s addiction was laid bare, highlighting a national problem

The trial dredged up a dark chapter in Hunter Biden's life. Experts and advocates say it could help others.

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Israel, Hamas accused of war crimes in new UN report

Both are accused of targeting civilian populations, while Israel is also accused of crimes against humanity.

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Dozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential block

At least 41 people have been killed, many of them thought to be foreign workers, officials say.

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Tuesday, 11 June 2024

The Malawi vice-president who was plucked from business

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

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Warning shots from South as North Korea soldiers cross border

The incident at the DMZ comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two Koreas.

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Malawi VP's plane may have crashed in forest, army says

Soldiers are combing Chikangawa Forest in an effort to find Saulos Chilima and nine others.

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Monday, 10 June 2024

A night of drama in Europe as EU parliament moves to right

As France calls for a snap election, other European countries weigh their gains and losses.

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Wildfires rage in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands

The number of fire outbreaks so far this year is 10 times that in the same period in 2023.

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Last civilian hospital in besieged Sudan city closed

Eyewitnesses describe RSF paramilitaries looting medical equipment and vehicles, and assaulting staff.

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael lead Irish elections

More than 800 councillors have been elected, with 949 seats to be filled across 31 local authorities.

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Sunday, 9 June 2024

Narendra Modi sworn in for third term after narrow win

Modi's NDA alliance won the Indian election with a reduced margin while the opposition saw a resurgence.

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Millions of Europeans vote in EU elections

The 27-country election is coming to a close today as first results expected later this evening.

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'Love isn't just for young people': D-Day veteran, 100, weds bride, 96

Veteran Harold Terens, 100 married his 96-year-old bride in Normandy

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Saturday, 8 June 2024

Who owns the Moon? A new space race means it could be up for grabs

A race for the lunar surface's resources is currently under way. What’s to stop a Wild West opening up?

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Reunions and celebrations as Israeli hostages freed

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza.

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Friday, 7 June 2024

EU elections start with tight Dutch race - exit poll

As 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right.

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Australia's 'Space Gandalf' astronomer dies aged 62

Greg Quicke was one of Australia's most famous astronomers and appeared on the BBC's Stargazing Live.

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Thursday, 6 June 2024

Djokovic 'will do best to return soon' after knee surgery

Novak Djokovic says he will do his best to return to the court "as soon as possible" after undergoing surgery on a knee injury.

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Boeing launches long-delayed astronaut capsule

US astronauts ride a new crew capsule to orbit after a long and tortuous development programme.

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Wednesday, 5 June 2024

Biden border plan attacked by Republican rivals

The president has hit back at critics after unveiling plans to curb record migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border.

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ANC eyes national unity government after election loss

The ANC says it has reached out to all parties but negotiations are still underway.

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Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

A court in Florence reconvicts Amanda Knox for slander in relation to the murder of Meredith Kercher.

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New knife attack wounds local German politician - report

A local candidate is reportedly attacked in Mannheim, five days after a fatal stabbing in the city.

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Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Mexican mayor killed hours after first woman elected president

The killing of Yolanda Sanchez comes just hours after a historic landslide victory for Mexico's first woman president.

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US woman declared dead found alive at funeral home

Police say they have not found any criminal intent in the mishap, but an investigation is ongoing.

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RAF flypast for D-Day veterans on ferry to France

The veterans are sailing to France from the UK to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

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Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant

The star is accused of sending vulgar text messages and creating a hostile work environment.

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Monday, 3 June 2024

High stakes riding on Gaza ceasefire plan

The plan outlined by President Biden could end the war, but both sides want to get their way.

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Russia link suspected in Eiffel Tower coffin mystery

Officials believe Moscow could be behind a stunt in which coffins filled with plaster were left near the Eiffel Tower.

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Hunter Biden's federal gun case to begin in Delaware

Jury selection will start on Monday in the first criminal trial of a child of a sitting president.

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Nigeria strike: ‘My monthly pay won't buy a bag of rice’

As Nigerian workers go on strike one man says he cannot survive on the new proposed minimum wage.

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Sunday, 2 June 2024

One dead, dozens injured in Ohio mass shooting

At least 26 people have been injured after a shooting in the US city of Akron, police say.

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Funding for project on Barbados' oldest sheet music

The manuscript is the world’s oldest surviving music from the Caribbean island.

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What the ANC's legacy means for South Africa's past and future

Can the ANC, which has dominated South Africa for 30 years, reinvent itself after a dismal election result?

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Zelensky accuses Russia and China of undermining summit

Both countries are trying to dissuade others from attending the upcoming event, Ukraine's president says.

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Saturday, 1 June 2024

North Korea floats more excrement-filled balloons over South Korean border

South Korea's military has warned people to avoid touching the balloons and report them to authorities.

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'The death of Slim Shady': Controversial legacy of Eminem's peroxide-blond alter ego

The star claims he will kill off his alter ego on his forthcoming album, The Death of Slim Shady.

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Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers

Groups of more than 25 and loudspeakers are no longer allowed to reduce the impact of mass tourism.

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Friday, 31 May 2024

Heat kills at least 15 in India as temperatures near 50C

Parts of the country are experiencing brutal heatwaves, with temperatures touching 50C in some areas.

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Mesmerising lava rivers as Icelandic volcano erupts

Lava continues to spurt from from a volcanic system in Reykjanes Peninsula, after Wednesday's powerful eruption.

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Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why

The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions.

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Thursday, 30 May 2024

Moment winds push plane away from airport gate in Texas

American Airlines said several aircraft were affected by strong winds, but no one was injured.

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Wednesday, 29 May 2024

US billionaire plans submersible trip to Titanic wreck

The private submersible industry was shaken after the implosion of the OceanGate Titan sub last year.

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Colombian Congress votes to ban bullfighting

After many failed attempts, a bill banning bullfighting has won approval in Colombia's Congress.

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Singapore Airlines plane dropped 178ft in five seconds - report

Rapid changes in gravitational force caused the altitude drop which injured passengers, investigators say.

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Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Watch: Locals scramble to search deadly landslide by hand

Around 2,000 people in Papua New Guinea are thought to have been buried, with further landslides feared.

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Furiosa sees worst Memorial Day opening in 30 years

The Mad Max prequel narrowly beat its competitor The Garfield Movie, which made $31.1m (£24.3m).

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Monday, 27 May 2024

German army officer jailed for spying for Russia

The 52-year-old captain admitted to passing information on munitions systems and aircraft to Moscow.

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Newly verified Caravaggio goes on show in Madrid

Caravaggio's Ecce Homo nearly escaped attention, having initially been attributed to another 17th Century artist.

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US actor shot dead during attempted car theft

General Hospital and Siberia actor Johnny Wactor was killed on Saturday in Los Angeles, his family confirms.

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Sunday, 26 May 2024

Hamas launches rocket attack towards Tel Aviv area

Hamas fires rockets towards the Tel Aviv area in central Israel for the first time in months.

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Burkina Faso extends military rule by five years

Military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré breaks his promise to restore civillian rule by 1 July this year.

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UN fears 670 people buried under Papua landslide

The land is still sliding and rescue is difficult, the head of the UN migration agency says.

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Boos and jeers for Trump at Libertarian convention

Trump's speech divided the crowd, but the former US ploughed on regardless.

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Saturday, 25 May 2024

Watch: BBC's Jeremy Bowen at the site of Kharkiv strike

The BBC's international editor explains how Russia is seizing the opportunity to hit Ukraine in new deadly strikes.

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India games arcade fire kills 22

The fire broke out in a gaming zone in the western state of Gujarat

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Russia hits Kharkiv supermarket - authorities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.

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Chile arrests firefighter for blaze that killed 137

A forestry worker is also arrested and charged with arson over the fire - the country's deadliest.

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Friday, 24 May 2024

‘It's possible to regain the forest we once had’

A project in Mozambique is trying to reverse the alarming rate of deforestation there.

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Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as meme

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

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In pictures: North India boils as temperatures near 50C

Parts of northern India are experiencing a brutal heatwave, with temperatures crossing 48C.

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Thursday, 23 May 2024

Mother's joy as son named world's youngest male artist

The Ghanaian toddler broke the record at the tender age of one year and 152 days.

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Toddler among 40 in hospital after turbulence flight

Most of those hurt after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence have spinal injuries, officials say.

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French arrest over suspected Olympic torch relay plot

A man is held on suspicion of targeting Thursday's event in Bordeaux, says France's interior minister.

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Sixth typhoon in a month makes landfall in Philippines

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