Deadly US tornados: Theatre roof destroyed during heavy metal gig

Lethal tornados sweep several US states, leaving three dead in total and dozens more injured.

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Lazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hours

How criminals seemingly working for North Korea were able to plunder cashpoints in 28 countries.

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The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air

Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV.

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Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinoya.

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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live.

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Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company lays off 85% of staff

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports.

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Oscar Pistorius parole: Early release to be considered

The former Paralympics star has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering Reeva Steenkamp.

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Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski-crash jury deliberates over who crashed into whom

The highly-watched trial draws to a close as the jury decides who crashed into whom

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Donald Trump to be charged over hush money

Donald Trump will be charged with a crime over hush money paid to a porn star - US media reports

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The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings

This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings.

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Gwyneth Paltrow accuser apologises for 'King Kong' ski trial jab

There were tense moments - and an apology for a 2019 remark - at the trial over a ski crash in Utah.

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Fifa: Indonesia stripped of right to host Under-20 World Cup

Fifa has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup.

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The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia

Gaelic football has been an unlikely source of joy, adventure and boundary-breaking change for young people in Cambodia.

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The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity.

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Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress says she was near Monday's deadly Nashville school shooting.

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Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, are attending a state banquet in Berlin.

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Alibaba: China tech giant shares jump after breakup plan announced

The Chinese technology giant will embark on the biggest restructuring in its history.

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Competitive fishermen plead guilty in walleye cheating scandal

The duo cheated to win a competition, but officials did not fall for the ruse hook, line and sinker.

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D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game

As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.

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How California floods affect US food prices

Flooded farmlands in America's "bread basket" have big consequences for US and global food supplies.

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Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply.

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How Nashville police stopped school shooting in four minutes

Police fatally shot the suspect just minutes after arriving at Nashville's Covenant School.

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Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget

The specimen was found with a budget metal detector and weighed in at 4.6kg.

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Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive

Companies pay tiny amounts for recyclable waste in Beirut. Deiri Fayyad dives into bins to find it.

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North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Accuser heard 'blood-curdling scream'

A man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash says it sounded "like someone was out of control".

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Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts assembled media.

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Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

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Poisoned to death: Japan indicts man for killing student with thallium

The toxic substance was also found in the body of an unconscious female relative, local media reported.

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Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Tens of thousands demonstrate after the removal of Yoav Gallant - who spoke out against controversial judicial reforms.

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Turkish earthquake: Survivors' haunting search for missing relatives

Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find them dead or alive.

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School.

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Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones

The time of day is a matter of dispute because of a row between political and religious authorities.

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Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

Crushed cars and glass litter the streets of Rolling Fork, a rural town wiped out by the storm that claimed 26 lives.

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Finland election: Sanna Marin fights for survival

Polls suggest she is in a tight race with centre-right Petteri Orpo and right-wing populist Riikka Purra.

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Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia's protests

The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests.

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'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.

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Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies.

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Principal fired after Florida students shown Michelangelo statue

One Florida parent complained Michelangelo's iconic statue amounted to pornography.

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Angola's 1977 massacre: Tragic twist for orphans of mass killings

The government said it had found their parents' remains but other research raised fresh questions.

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Donald Trump and his 'perp walk' moment explained in 60 seconds

How will the former US President handle his courthouse entry if he has to turn himself in?

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Rare show of Northern Lights dazzles North America

One of the most intense geomagnetic storm in years paints skies across the region green, purple and pink.

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Scottish paedophile jailed for directing Philippines child abuse

Gary Campbell, 59, paid for abuse to be carried out as he watched from his home in Sutherland.

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Kim Jong Un oversees launch of nuclear-capable underwater drone: state media

Analysts say North Korea's claim that it can generate a "radioactive tsunami" should be viewed with scepticism.

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Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91

His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming.

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Australia has a 'pokies' gambling problem, but is change coming?

The country is controversially home to a fifth of the world's slot machines, known locally as "pokies".

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Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 March 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.

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Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud.

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Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight

The plane carried 52kg of meth from PNG to Australia with flight monitoring switched off in an effort to avoid detection.

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Inside Somalia's hidden world of sex work

Two Somali sex workers describe how they were drawn into the dangerous illegal underground scene.

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US firms 'more negative' about doing business in China

Five years since the trade war started, American firms seem less inclined to invest in China.

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Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with SEC charges over crypto scheme

Eight stars including Soulja Boy did not disclose payments for touting cryptocurrencies, the SEC says.

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Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale

An Israeli museum is showing the 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon before it is sold for as much as $50m.

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Ron DeSantis sharpens attacks on Trump's 'daily drama'

In a TV interview, the Florida Republican takes shots at his possible rival's leadership style.

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From street truce to Olympic battles - breaking's 40-year odyssey

When peace broke out among New York's gangs, breaking was born. But few foresaw it conquering the world and morphing into an Olympic sport.

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Badger tunnels halt traffic on Dutch railways

Trains in the north and south of the Netherlands are affected, with some services stopping for a week.

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Cheers and applause as Uganda passes new bill banning identifying as LGBT

Uganda's parliament drafts new law that criminalises identifying as LGBTQ in the country.

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Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning

The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard".

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US urges Xi to press Putin over 'war crimes' in Ukraine

The Chinese and Russian leaders meet again on Tuesday during Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow.

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US police forces on alert ahead of possible Trump arrest

Police in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are expected to mobilise in case of potential unrest.

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Dreams of space that ended in shipwreck off Italy

Maeda, 17, wanted to be an astronaut - and took huge risks to pursue her goal.

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Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine

Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Group?

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Jeffrey Epstein banks to face sex trafficking case

A US court says the banks must face claims they enabled the deceased financier's sex trafficking.

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EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU.

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Menindee: Australia begins mass fish death clean-up

Authorities are working out what to do with millions of rotting fish.

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Why asylum seekers are choosing Canada in record numbers

Tens of thousands are crossing into Canada via Roxham Road, an unofficial border in upstate New York.

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Safety pin: A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment

Almost every day women in India face sexual harassment in public places. So how do they deal with it?

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Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says

The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China.

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Putin in Mariupol: Russian leader visits occupied Ukrainian city

The Russian president makes a surprise visit to the ruined Ukrainian city destroyed by Russian forces.

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Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

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Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports

The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says.

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Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town

The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs.

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Israel protests: Thousands march against Netanyahu court reform

Huge protests continue against the government plan to curb Supreme Court powers.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

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France pension protests: Crowd clashes with police as government pushes through reform

A second night of unrest grips France after the government pushed through pension changes without a vote.

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Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud

Rescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy's destructive path through Malawi.

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Menindee: Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town

"Just imagine leaving a fish in your kitchen to rot" said one resident, describing the smell.

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Singapore: The penguins given world-first cataract surgery

It took up to 2.5 hours for each penguin - and three months on, the birds can see clearly.

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Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim.

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Lance Reddick, star of The Wire and John Wick, dies aged 60

Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick action-thriller movies, died of natural causes.

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Gangs sow terror in Brazil cities for third night

Organised crime members are carrying out attacks in several cities to protest against prison conditions.

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Australian shreds record for longest surf session

Blake Johnston has been riding waves for over 30 hours and plans to keep going.

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Russia Ukraine invasion: Indians are braving war to study in Ukraine

More than 1,000 students have returned to finish degrees after fleeing fighting a year ago.

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Deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia is war crime - UN

A report by the UN says over 16,000 children have been transferred to areas under Russian control.

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What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions

The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth.

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Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France

The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead.

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Tonnes of uranium gone missing from Libya site, UN says

UN inspectors are trying to locate around two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.

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US threatens TikTok ban if app is not sold - report

TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, says it has been contacted about a change in ownership.

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Six held over alleged kidnap and torture of Sydney man Peter Vuong

Police say the 26-year-old victim had teeth forcibly removed after being kidnapped for ransom.

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Abhimaan: A Bollywood marital drama that's relevant even after 50 years

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's iconic 1973 film Abhimaan continues to wow audiences even as it turns 50.

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Turkey floods: Truck overturned by surge of water in earthquake zone

Deadly floods in southern Turkey follow February's earthquakes that killed more than 44,000 people.

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Russian spy network accused of sabotage arrested in Poland

The group of foreign citizens were arrested in Poland accused of a sabotage plot.

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Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt: Football fans throw chairs at Naples riot police

Police respond with tear gas as Eintracht Frankfurt fans charge through the streets.

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Jiang Yanyong: Whistleblower doctor who exposed China's Sars cover-up dies

Jiang Yanyong became a national hero after revealing Beijing was covering up the scale of the virus.

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Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark

Inflation hits triple digits for the first time since the period of hyperinflation in the early 1990s.

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Officials investigate latest close call at US airport

The incident in Washington, DC is the latest in a string of reported near-collisions on US airport runways.

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Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting

The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades.

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Aukus submarine deal: Is conflict with China getting closer?

Beijing has reacted with anger to the details of a UK, US and Australia defence pact known as Aukus.

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Polish abortion: Activist guilty of providing pills to end pregnancy

Justyna Wydrzynska said she sent the pills when she found out the woman was in an abusive relationship.

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Juno Awards 2023: Avril Lavigne confronts topless protester onstage while The Weeknd wins big

The protestor interrupted the opening of the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Brits.

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Watch: On the ground at Israel's mass protests

Thousands of demonstrators massed on a main road, bringing the Israeli city to a standstill.

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US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave.

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Canada: Truck ploughs into pedestrians, killing two

Two people have died and nine have been injured after being hit by a truck in Quebec province.

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Timed Teaser: When might the asteroid hit Earth?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Dick Fosbury: The athlete who developed the 'Fosbury Flop' dies aged 76

Dick Fosbury - the man who revolutionised the high jump in athletics - has died at the age of 76.

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Oscars winners at the 95th Academy Awards - full list

Everything Everywhere All at Once scoops the best picture Oscar - as Michelle Yeoh wins best actress.

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TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'

Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users.

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Rohingya camp fire was 'planned sabotage' - investigators

Militants set the fire to "dominate" the world's largest refugee camp, Bangladesh investigators say.

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Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages

Both Ukraine and Russia have reported inflicting significant losses in the eastern city.

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Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say.

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Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever.

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Aramco: Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record profit of $161bn

After a year when petrol prices soared, the Saudi firm announces a best-ever set of figures.

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US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.

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Mexico too dangerous for spring break, Texas officials say

Texan officials say that cartel violence represents a significant threat for those entering Mexico.

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Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.

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Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks.

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DR Congo's M23 ceasefire: Angola to deploy troops after failed truce

Angola's soldiers are to help secure M23 rebel areas after a ceasefire it brokered failed.

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

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Tiger Woods denies he had a tenancy deal with ex-girlfriend

Lawyers for the golfer argue Erica Herman was a "guest" who had been "invited" to stay with him.

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US fight over abortion pills waged state by state

Tussles in California, Texas and elsewhere over the drug mifepristone could affect millions of US women.

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Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study

Three students in India's Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school.

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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide trial halted over dementia claims

Judges in The Hague pause the trial of Félicien Kabuga, the alleged mastermind of Rwanda's genocide.

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Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules.

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Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month.

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Robert Blake, actor who was once tried for murder, dies at 89

The Hollywood actor's long career was overshadowed by accusations that he murdered his wife.

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Libianca: The true story behind the star's 'more alcohol' song, People

People (Check On Me) is poised to enter the UK Top 10 this week - a first for a Cameroonian artist.

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UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea.

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Honduras's first woman president legalises morning-after-pill

After a 13-year ban, the emergency contraceptive will now be available for all women in the country.

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Ugandan bill threatens jail for saying you're gay

A bill is tabled in parliament to criminalise anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and to imprison them.

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Weeping US Marine describes Afghan 'catastrophe' before Congress

A Congressional inquiry into the 2021 withdrawal hears emotional testimony from a bomb victim.

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Nigeria election 2023: What next for heartbroken young voters?

With crucial local elections due, the enthusiasm of "Obidients" remaining on target is questioned.

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Tawang: The Indian monastery town coveted by China

Tawang is home to India's largest Buddhist monastery - China claims it as part of Tibet.

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US six-year-old who shot teacher won't be charged - prosecutor

The "prospect that a six-year-old can stand trial is problematic", a prosecutor says in a media interview.

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Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future

Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the country's future.

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A single mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings

A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity gains strength.

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Joe Mixon: Police enter NFL star's home after shots reported

Officers searched the home of Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon, and a juvenile was taken to hospital.

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Holi 2023: India celebrates festival of colours

Millions of people mark the occasion with processions and festive meals.

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Mexico kidnapping: Why a million Americans a year risk Mexico medical tourism

Some take precautions to avoid being targeted by criminals, like changing their car's licence plate.

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Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful?

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US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement.

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France braces for pension reform strikes

Most train and metro services are cancelled and many schools will close on the sixth day of strikes.

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The Cameroonian migrants stranded on an island they had not heard of

Hundreds of Cameroonians are stuck in Antigua unable to afford the onward journey to the US.

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Syria Earthquake: Why did the UN aid take so long to arrive?

The UN's delay in sending aid to Syrian victims of last month's quake was unjustified, some experts say.

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Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: South Africa gets new minister to tackle power crisis

An "electricity minister" has been appointed to address the country's unprecedented energy shortages.

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Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates.

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S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan.

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss hints at 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not receive ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims.

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Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack

An investigation is under way after preliminary evidence suggests that it is a suicide attack.

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Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic

Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol with immediate effect.

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Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they?

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US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes.

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Greek train crash: PM Mitsotakis seeks forgiveness from families

His plea comes as protesters angry over the deadly disaster clash with police in the capital Athens.

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Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal.

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Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection.

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Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1.

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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector.

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Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police in Australia reveal details of an undercover operation that seized cocaine off the coast of South America.

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Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital.

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Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies at 61 after brain aneurysm

The Black Hawk Down star's career was mired by drug problems and domestic violence convictions.

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Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa

The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China.

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Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February.

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Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison

A judge calls the double murder case "one of the most troubling" as he hands down two life sentences.

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Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money?

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money?

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Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns.

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Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba

Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water.

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Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured.

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Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children

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Murdaugh jurors visit Moselle estate before closing arguments

Alex Murdaugh's wife and son were found dead near dog kennels on the family's 1,700-acre property.

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Whiskey fungus lawsuit forces Jack Daniels to halt building project

A Tennessee woman says that whiskey fungus from a warehouse is wreaking havoc on her property.

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Ukraine war: Images show devastated towns near front line

Photographers get access to areas close to the front line left destroyed by the war.

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Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.

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Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, dies at the age of 89.

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Greece train crash: Pictures of devastation as dozens killed

The cause of the crash, that happened shortly before midnight on Tuesday, is currently unknown.

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