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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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'.

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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.

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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.

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France investigating synagogue explosion as suspected terrorism

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

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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Bangladesh's ex-PM investigated for murder

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

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FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign

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

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Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty

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

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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".

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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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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.

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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.

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App to reduce deaths by elephants launched in India

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa

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

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