US condemns Cuba for 'repression' of protesters

Cubans who protested over power cuts in August 2022 have been sentenced to up to 15 years in jail.

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US 'hopeful' Hamas will accept new Gaza truce deal

The secretary of state calls Israel's latest offer for a hostage release "extraordinarily generous".

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Migrants hit by high fees to send money home

Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.

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'I thought just kill me quickly': Gaza hostage's 54 days in captivity

Moran Yanai was threatened with death and moved from place to place during her ordeal.

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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MP says he was deported from Africa over China criticism

Tory MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton says he was barred from entering Djibouti.

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Musk in China to discuss full self driving - reports

China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.

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Australians urge stricter laws on violence against women after spate of killings

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the issue was a national crisis.

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'Nobody will take my voice anymore' - Israeli hostage

Moran Yanai, who was taken hostage by Hamas, speaks about spending 54 days in captivity.

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Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

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'Stay strong,' parents tell Gaza hostage after video

Hamas issues a proof-of-life video of US-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, abducted on 7 October.

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Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city

Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.

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Hundreds of villagers killed in Burkina Faso army revenge attack - report

Soldiers accused residents of aiding Islamist fighters before shooting at them, an investigation shows.

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Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia.

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Columbia protesters vow to remain until demands met

Activists at the New York university want amnesty for disciplined students before ending their Gaza protest.

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Seven teens arrested in Sydney counter-terror raids

Police say they belong to the same network as the 16-year-old boy who allegedly attacked a church last week.

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Russian oil facility on fire after reported drone attack

Ukraine's security services hit two oil facilities in the Smolensk region of Russia, sources say.

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Chinese shop shut for allegedly barring Nigerians

The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism allegations.

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Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos

Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days.

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Child among five dead on Channel migrant boat

French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.

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Netanyahu vows to reject any US sanctions on Israeli army

Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.

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Desperate search for crew in Japan helicopters crash

Seven navy men are still missing after two helicopters apparently crashed during night drills.

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Look, no hands! My trip on Seoul's self-driving bus

A technology company has been testing autonomous buses on the streets of the South Korean capital.

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What the world makes of Trump going on trial

Pictures of Donald Trump in a New York courtroom made headlines globally. Here's a flavour of what was said.

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Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia

The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq's military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area.

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US agrees to pull troops out of Niger

It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity.

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BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

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Togo passes laws removing president's term limits

Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.

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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.

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Two arrested in Poland over attack on Navalny ally

Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March.

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Allman Brothers Band guitarist Betts dies at 80

Dickey Betts helped create their band's Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin' Man.

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Sydney Sweeney hits back at 'shameful' producer

The actress responds to Hollywood producer Carol Baum saying: "She's not pretty, she can't act."

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Fans react as Taylor Swift's new album 'leaked'

The Tortured Poets Department appears to drop online a day before its scheduled release.

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Four US states hit by 911 call outages

There were temporary issues in Nevada, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas overnight; the cause is unknown.

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Can you hear the hyenas and wild pigs in new David Bowie hit?

The late musician's song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature.

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Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air

Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" banknotes.

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Copenhagen vows to rebuild fire-hit stock exchange

The pledge comes after a huge blaze devastated the 17th-Century landmark on Tuesday.

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Baby hurt in Sydney stabbing out of intensive care

The daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, is one of six people still in hospital.

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'Colossal' floods heading for Russian city

The regional governor of Kurgan says water levels are nearly double those of the last major flood in 1994.

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Chinese internet amused by building that looks like sanitary pad

The blueprint of North Nanjing train station has attracted reaction for all the wrong reasons.

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Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack.

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Controversial half marathon result being investigated

Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's star runner He Jie to win Sunday's race.

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Somali pirates free ship after ransom reportedly paid

The Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel and its crew were seized last month off Somalia's coast.

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Why has Iran attacked Israel?

Iran's attack on Israel marks a major escalation in a long-running shadow war between the two nations.

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Mum killed protecting baby was 'beautiful person'

Ashlee Good was killed and her nine-month-old baby injured during Joel Cauchi's rampage at a Sydney mall.

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Ukraine army chief says Russia making gains in east

Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russia is making tactical gains and benefitting from warmer weather.

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Body of Israeli shepherd, 14, found in West Bank

Benjamin Achimeir was reported missing after taking a flock of sheep out to graze on Friday morning.

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Dozens stranded after fatal Turkey cable car crash

Passengers fell to the ground when a cabin collided with a broken pole near Antalya, officials have said.

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Russians arrive in Niger as military accord starts

The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the West.

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Notre-Dame's transformation five years after fire

Renovation work continues after 2019's devastating fire at the iconic cathedral in Paris.

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Brightest-ever explosion's mystery of missing gold

The brightest burst of light ever recorded was caused by a supernova, but that prompts new questions.

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Iowa to retire Clark's number 22 jersey

Iowa State will retire Caitlin Clark's number 22 jersey as her college career comes to an end and her WNBA career is projected to start.

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Rope climber attempts world record at Eiffel Tower

Anouk Garnier climbs a 110m rope to the Eiffel Tower's second floor in just 18 minutes.

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Watch: Guatemala landfill fire declared a disaster

Guatemala's president has declared a natural disaster as dozens of forest fires rage and a landfill site burns.

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At least 17 Pakistani pilgrims killed in Eid crash

Officials say the truck lost control and plunged into a ditch, killing 17 and injuring dozens more.

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Six arrested over killing of South African footballer

Police believe the suspects are part of a gang "syndicate" responsible for car-jackings in Johannesburg.

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Eurovision condemns online abuse of contestants

The organisers' statement comes amid reports that Israeli entrant Eden Golan received death threats.

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Watch: Is that a house floating through San Francisco Bay?

The unusual sight was actually an elaborate houseboat being towed from Red Wood City marina after being asked to leave by the council.

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Germany defends genocide case at top UN court

The country has been accused of "facilitating" genocide by providing arms to Israel.

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Mexican policeman killed while intervening in lynching

The officer tried to intervene as angry residents set upon two men suspected of killing a taxi driver.

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Israel 'can handle' threat from Iran, says military

Iran warns of retaliation for a strike on its Damascus consulate, saying Israeli embassies are no longer safe.

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Indian actor and election candidate denies eating beef

Film star Kangana Ranaut - a candidate for the ruling BJP party - calls the claims "baseless".

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Hong Kong makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Authorities seized 146kg of the precious metal, which was headed for Japan disguised as machine parts.

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Watch: Returning home to find house in ruins

Palestinians started returning to the city after Israel said it was reducing the amount of soldiers in southern Gaza.

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Germany faces genocide case over Israel weapon sales

Nicaragua accused Berlin of "facilitating" genocide by selling over $300m worth of weapons to Israel.

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West faces 'authoritarian' alliance, says Nato head

Nato head Jens Stoltenberg tells Laura Kuenssberg authoritarian powers are becoming more aligned.

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Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime.

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Warnings of more flooding in Sydney as dam spills

Authorities warn that flood water levels are likely to rise further in the city's low-lying areas.

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West faces 'authoritarian' alliance, says Nato head

Nato head Jens Stoltenberg tells Laura Kuenssberg authoritarian powers are becoming more aligned.

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Actor Cole Brings Plenty found dead in Kansas

The US star of popular TV series 1923 was named a suspect in a domestic violence inquiry last week.

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Thousands forced to evacuate after Russian dam bursts

Local emergency services say they are working to stem the flooding in the city of Orsk.

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Posters shame customers bank says kept cash that wasn’t theirs

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia is trying to regain the full $14m withdrawn during a technical glitch.

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Erez and Ashdod: How will new Gaza aid routes work?

Israel says it will open a crossing to northern Gaza, where starvation is most acute, and will also open a major port.

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Where does Israel get its weapons?

Israel's military is heavily reliant on imported aircraft and munitions to conduct its war in Gaza.

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Six Russian planes destroyed by drones - Ukraine

Security sources tell the BBC another eight bombers were badly damaged in the attack.

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Italian island offers rampant goats up for adoption

A remote Italian island where goats outnumber humans six to one is trying to give them away.

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Elephant kills 80-year-old US tourist in Zambia

The unnamed woman died of her injuries after an elephant flipped her car over several times.

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Myanmar's military-ruled capital attacked by drones

The exiled former government says drones armed with explosives targeted key buildings in Nay Pyi Taw.

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Euphoria star wants to stop playing trans roles

Hunter Schafer says she does not want being transgender to be "the centrepiece to what I'm doing".

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How Taylor Swift is inspiring girls to follow Olympic dream

The Taylor Swift effect has reached far beyond the NFL arena, with Great Britain's women set to challenge when flag football - the sport's non-contact version - makes its Olympic debut.

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Video appears to show Ukraine drone attack in Russia

The attack is the deepest into Russian territory since the start of the war.

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Venezuelan YouTuber released after 'terrorism arrest'

Oscar Alejandro Pérez, who is known for his travel videos, was detained for 32 hours in Venezuela.

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Republican leader makes fresh push for Ukraine aid

Speaker Mike Johnson has a plan for how to cover costs - but is also trying to hold onto his power.

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Russia ends efforts to rescue trapped gold miners

The miners are presumed dead after a landslide two weeks ago at the far eastern facility.

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Detroit Lions player Sutton in custody after 'evading' arrest for weeks

Former Detroit Lions player Cameron Sutton hands himself in to police to face domestic violence allegations, more than three weeks after an arrest warrant was issued.

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