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Friday, 30 June 2023

France riots: Nanterre rocked by killing and unrest

The town of Nanterre is shaken by nights of rioting after 17-year-old Nahel was shot by police.

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Deciphering Vladimir Putin's many appearances since mutiny

The Russian president has popped up on TV screens multiple times since last weekend's dramatic events - but to what end?

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Florida murder suspect arrested after 40 years

Police say the suspect featured thrice on America's Most Wanted and used 13 aliases to evade arrest.

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Greece boat disaster: Survivors blame Greek coastguard for tragedy

Survivors of the Greece boat disaster say an attempt by the Greek coastguard to tow the boat made it sink.

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Kenya lorry crash: Dozens killed after truck loses control

A local police commander fears people may be trapped underneath the toppled-over vehicle.

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Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.

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Thailand: Rescuers amputate leg of woman stuck in travelator

Her family says they are shocked and saddened at the incident in Thailand's Don Mueang airport.

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Clashes intensify on third night of French riots

Forty thousand police officers have been deployed as violent protests spread beyond Paris to major cities in France.

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Thursday, 29 June 2023

How this man helped prevent a revenge murder

Millions of dollars are going into community violence prevention. Will it work?

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France shooting: Policeman charged over teen's traffic stop death

France is bracing for a third night of violence after 17-year-old Nahel M was shot dead by police.

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Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Former sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson stayed outside a school during a mass shooting.

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Simone Biles: American four-time Olympic champion set to return to competitive gymnastics

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is set to make her return to competitive gymnastics at the 2023 US Classic in August.

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Wednesday, 28 June 2023

Watch: Rioters hurl fireworks at police in France

Violent protests entered a second night in Paris, after a teenager was shot by police during a traffic stop.

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Scot Peterson did not confront the Parkland school shooting. Should he be jailed?

A trial of a police officer for failing to protect Parkland students raises legal and moral questions.

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France shooting: 77 arrested in violent protests over police killing of teenager

Anger is boiling over after police shot dead a 17-year-old who refused a traffic stop.

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The Nigerian with a mission to see a bagpipe revival

Inspired by seeing a bagpipe player in his youth, Chukwu Oba Kalu wanted more Nigerians to play.

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French HR murders: Gabriel Fortin sentenced to life in prison

Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers.

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Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Superman: Legacy finds its Superman and Lois Lane

Actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been picked to star in the upcoming film.

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South Koreans become a year younger under new age-counting law

Seoul scraps a centuries-old age-counting system in favour of international standards.

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When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests

The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.

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China crackdown pushes LGBT groups into the shadows

It comes as the largest LGBT celebration in the country has been suspended since 2021.

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Kramatorsk: Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian restaurants

At least two people have been killed and 22 injured after a missile strike on Ukraine's city Kramatorsk.

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Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a Russian mutiny, arrives in Belarus and his men are offered a military base.

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Monday, 26 June 2023

Louisiana electoral map: Supreme Court boosts black voters in gerrymandering case

A Louisiana congressional map provoked a legal challenge arguing black voting power was being diluted.

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Watch: Fire engulfs high-rise and sprays embers over UAE city

Residents are evacuated after a fire rips through a high-rise residential building in Ajman.

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Syria: New Captagon drug trade link to top officials found

Evidence shows members of the president's family and armed forces are involved in the Captagon trade.

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Vladimir Putin says Wagner mutiny leaders will be 'brought to justice'

The Russian president said decisions were made during the rebellion to avoid bloodshed.

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Sunday, 25 June 2023

Honduras brings in curfews after night of violence

A night of violence sees at least 20 people murdered in attacks said to be linked to drug-trafficking.

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Twitter hack: Joseph O'Connor jailed for celebrity cyber attack

Joseph O'Connor, 24, targeted some of the most popular accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.

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Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.

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Picking a fair Florida jury for Donald Trump could prove a herculean task

Biased jurors must be weeded out in a state where Mr Trump receives both strong support and disdain.

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Steve Rosenberg: Instability ratchets up pressure on Putin

Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him.

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Fentanyl: More people injecting drugs worldwide says UN

Nearly 40 million people now suffer from drug-related disorders, says a report on the illegal trade.

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Ros Atkins on... five impacts of the Wagner mutiny

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the consequences are of the failed Wagner mutiny.

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Saturday, 24 June 2023

Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

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Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow.

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The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England.

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Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish Glastonbury set

After suffering vocal problems, the Scottish star suggests he might have to take an extended break.

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Friday, 23 June 2023

Four ways the end of Roe v Wade has changed America

After a Supreme Court ruling, many states banned abortion - but now more Americans want it kept legal.

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Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins

A declassified report finds no direct evidence the virus came from a lab, but adds it can't be ruled out.

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Sierra Leone election: Tense poll amid fears of violence

The president and diplomats have called for calm amid a rise in violent incidents in the vote's run-up.

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Migrant deaths: 'I saw the boat sink under my feet'

A survivor of two boat sinkings tells his story in the deadliest year for migrants in the Americas.

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Glastonbury kicks off the weekend... in 90 seconds

Festival-goers party in the sun as Foo Fighters, Texas and more fill Worthy Farm with Friday fun.

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Wagner mercenary boss says Russia bombed his troops

Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed a "huge number" of his fighters had been killed in the strike.

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Thursday, 22 June 2023

Titanic sub search: What happens next

Personnel continue to scour the area where debris from the vessel was found.

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Titanic sub search: US Navy detected implosion sounds after sub lost contact

The US Coast Guard are said to have used the information to narrow the search area.

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How the story of the Titan sub unfolded... in 90 seconds

After days searching for the missing OceanGate submersible, officials announced a tragic discovery on Thursday.

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Dubai: Steps refuse concert over sexuality clause

Ian 'H' Watkins says a clause in the contract said there was to be no mention of sexuality.

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Titan sub: 'The only solace is that they didn't suffer for days' - David Mearns

Underwater search expert David Mearns reflects on the loss of five people aboard the Titan submersible.

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US Coast Guard confirms Titan sub pressure loss

The US Coast Guard says condolences have been sent to the families of the passengers.

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Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Manipur: Fears grow over Indian state on brink of civil war

Manipur faces the darkest chapter in its modern history and could be engulfed by ethnic violence.

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Ukraine dam: Satellite images reveal Kakhovka canals drying up

Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area.

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She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

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Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender transition treatment for minors

A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment.

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Paris building in flames after huge explosion

Police say a number of people are in a critical condition after the incident in the French capital.

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Tuesday, 20 June 2023

US-China tensions: Biden calls Xi a dictator day after Beijing talks

The US leader makes the remark just after talks aimed at easing tensions between the countries.

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Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn

The World Bank says many years of financial support are needed as London hosts a major conference.

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What we know about the missing Titanic sub... in 75 seconds

A massive international search effort is under way for the missing vessel as time starts running out.

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Bernie Sanders announces Amazon safety investigation

The move raises pressure on the e-commerce giant over its treatment of workers.

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Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan for $1bn in defamation suit

The former boss of Nissan wants to clear his name after his arrest on financial misconduct charges.

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Monday, 19 June 2023

Titanic tourist submersible: Rescuers scan ocean as clock ticks

The US and Canada are urgently searching for a tourist submersible not seen since Sunday.

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TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed

The collapse of the terraUSD stablecoin and the associated Luna token rocked cryptocurrency markets.

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Controversial land sale puts Jerusalem Armenians on edge

A top priest is in hiding following at a secret deal for part of the Old City's Armenian Quarter.

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Titanic tourist submersible: My trip aboard the sub

CBS journalist David Pogue says it will be challenging for rescuers to find the vessel in time.

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NCERT textbooks: Why some Indian scholars are disowning books they wrote

A group of Indian academics want their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?

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Missing Titanic tourist submersible is 'rock solid'

CBS Correspondent David Pogue travelled aboard the submersible to see the shipwreck last year.

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Sunday, 18 June 2023

Ukraine war: BBC on the front line as Ukraine attacks Russian trenches

Quentin Sommerville joins troops pushing eastward from a recaptured village in Donetsk.

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US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles

Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

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Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt

A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.

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What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

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Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.

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Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins to equal Ayrton Senna victories total

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Brazil 4-1 Guinea: Brazil wear all-black kit in anti-racism message

Brazil play in an all-black kit for the first half of their win against Guinea in Spain as part of an anti-racism campaign.

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Saturday, 17 June 2023

Blinken arrives in Beijing for high-stakes visit to China

The US secretary of state is the first American diplomat to visit China in almost five years.

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'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.

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Poland: Thousands march through Warsaw in LGBTQ Pride

The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland.

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Poland: Thousands march in Warsaw for LGBT rights ahead of elections

Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised in Poland and gay couples cannot adopt children.

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Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.

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Friday, 16 June 2023

Leela Row Dayal: The first Indian woman to win a match at Wimbledon

Leela Row Dayal, an artist and athlete, led an extraordinary life - yet little is known about her.

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Mayon: The people constantly fleeing a Philippine volcano

Filipinos tell the BBC what it's like being routinely displaced for weeks or months on end.

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Poland waters down powers of committee investigating 'Russian influence'

The committee will no longer be able to ban people from public office, following EU and US criticism.

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Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".

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Six in critical condition 15 dead after Canada highway crash

The deadly crash is "one of the worst tragedies" ever seen in the province of Manitoba, an official said.

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Thursday, 15 June 2023

'I sat on a tree for days when floods struck'

Ten years after devastating floods ravaged India's Uttarakhand state, a survivor looks back.

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Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 June 2023

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

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Maharashtra: The Indians taking on oil giants to stop $40bn refinery

Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.

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iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

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Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 10 dead

The crash was between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle, according to local reports.

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Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news

Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June.

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Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Explorers excited at sight of cute snailfish

It looks like a character from an animated film but this is a real snailfish deep in the Pacific Ocean.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: The man at the centre of India's wrestling row

Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing chief of Indian wrestling, who has athletes up in arms?

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Russian nuclear weapons 'in hands of Belarus dictator' warns opposition leader

Belarus's opposition leader says the West is silent over the transfer of weapons to Alexander Lukashenko.

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Guatemala: Prominent journalist José Zamora sentenced

He is sentenced to six years in jail for money laundering, in a case seen as an attack on free press.

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Tornadoes and 'very large hail' threaten southern US

One twister has already touched down in Alabama and yet more severe hailstorms are forecast.

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Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Thieves stole from US honeymooner after he drowned

As a man on his honeymoon received life support in Hawaii, thieves stole his car and belongings.

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Sudan conflict: The stories of survival from Bahri and Khartoum

BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict.

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Moment Ecuador woman found alive in coffin is taken to hospital

People attending the woman's wake were shocked to discover she was still alive.

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Cormac McCarthy author of The Road dies aged 89

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author has died of natural causes aged 89, his publisher says.

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Canada police investigating China meddling claims

The RCMP said it is looking into claims China sought to target Canadian lawmaker Michael Chong.

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Donald Trump in Miami court on classified documents charges - in pictures

Donald Trump is in court today in Miami to face charges of mishandling classified documents.

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Monday, 12 June 2023

Timed Teaser: What is the 'elixir of life' in meat?

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

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Radio New Zealand apologises for 'pro-Kremlin garbage'

A journalist suspected of giving stories a pro-Russian slant has been placed on leave.

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Giant alligator removed from Florida pool

Wildlife officials were in for a surprise when they received a call from a homeowner.

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Radio New Zealand apologises for 'pro-Kremlin garbage'

A journalist suspected of giving stories a pro-Russian slant has been placed on leave.

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How Trump's arraignment in Miami federal courthouse will unfold

Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at a federal courthouse in Miami amid tight security on Tuesday.

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Sunday, 11 June 2023

WTC final: Why has India stopped winning ICC tournaments?

Stars like VIrat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja failed to win World Test Championship for India.

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Colombia plane crash: Mum told children to leave her and get help

The children's mother survived for four days after the plane crashed in the jungle.

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Brittany: Girl, 11, from British family shot dead in France

The girl's parents were also injured in the incident, which was reportedly after a dispute between neighbours.

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Hunter Valley: Ten people killed in bus crash in Australia

About 11 other people on board were injured, police say, in the crash in New South Wales.

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The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma

Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.

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Ukraine counter-offensive liberates three villages in

The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance.

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Ukraine war: Russia moves to take direct control of Wagner Group

It appears to be the latest in a public falling out between the Wagner boss and Russian officials.

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Diego Garcia: The tropical island ‘hell’ for dozens of stranded migrants

They set sail to flee persecution, they say - but ended up on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean.

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Nigerian kidnap gangs drive big-time Nigerian farmers away

Some of those key to boosting agricultural output in Africa's most-populous nation have given up.

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Saturday, 10 June 2023

Gladiator sequel crew members injured in stunt sequence on set

The crew members are receiving medical treatment after the accident while filming in Morocco.

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Ukrainians remember Bakhmut, city of salt and sparkling wine

Residents share memories of their city, before its destruction in Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

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Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment

A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates.

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Friday, 9 June 2023

Canadian province of Quebec sees progress in wildfire battle

Quebec has seen improvements in the last 48 hours but country's west coast warns fire challenges ahead.

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Mike Batayeh dead: Breaking Bad actor dies aged 52

The actor died suddenly at home in his sleep due to a heart attack, his family tells US media.

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Colombia plane crash: Four children found alive in Amazon after 40 days

It is a "magical day", says the president, as the siblings are found after 40 days missing.

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Thursday, 8 June 2023

Zomato takes down controversial ad depicting Dalit character

Zomato takes down an advert that faced backlash for its depiction of a Dalit character.

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India attempts to revive its dwindling rubber industry

Demand for rubber in India is soaring but local producers are giving up their money-losing plantations.

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Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 June 2023

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

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Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region

Experts say Kyiv is trying to split the Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia into two detached groups.

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Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case

The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday.

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Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits

Twelve climbers have died and five remain missing, amid worries about overcrowding and climate change.

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Wednesday, 7 June 2023

Affirmative action: Why this teen says he was rejected by top US colleges

Rutvij failed to get into an elite Ivy League university. Was he a victim of discrimination?

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Lily Naing Kyaw: Killing of Myanmar singer unnerves pro-military celebrities

Lily Naing Kyaw championed the military - her death has spread fear among its supporters.

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Ukraine airdrops water bottles to people stranded by floods

Drones are dropping supplies to those trapped by floodwaters in Russian-controlled areas of the Kherson region.

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Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display

The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor.

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Ukraine dam: Maps and before and after images reveal scale of disaster

Satellite images reveal the full extent of the devastation caused by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam.

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Tuesday, 6 June 2023

Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’

Black women in the North African country are looked down on and made to feel that they do not belong.

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Uttar Pradesh: Why did it take India 42 years to judge a crime?

A 90-year-old Indian villager has been sentenced for life for the murder of 10 Dalits in 1981.

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No means no: Japan is set to redefine rape in landmark legal reform

As Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, activists hope society will understand no means no.

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Atlanta 'Cop City': Money approved for controversial training centre

Opponents say the training centre will destroy a vital forest and lead to militarisation of police.

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Ros Atkins on… The Ukraine dam breach

The BBC’s analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka.

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Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024

The former New Jersey governor enters the Republican race for the White House in 2024.

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Odisha train accident: Nearly 100 bodies unidentified after India train crash

The deadly three-train collision on Friday evening killed 275 people in Balasore district.

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Ukraine war: What we know about Kakhovka dam attack

A flood of water has been released after a major dam in the Russian-controlled region of Kherson was hit.

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Monday, 5 June 2023

Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

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Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle?

The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia?

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Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.

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Mystery Virginia plane crash debris 'highly fragmented'

Investigators say the "highly fragmented" wreckage is strewn in a mountainous region of Virginia.

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Israel returns body of Egyptian policeman who killed Israeli soldiers

The policeman shot dead three soldiers near the border in what Israel says was a terrorist attack.

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Sunday, 4 June 2023

Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'

Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned

A recent inquiry heard fresh evidence that Kathleen Folbigg did not kill her four children.

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Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive

Moscow claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian troops, but this has not been independently verified.

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China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill

The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: Swedish great ends football career at 41

Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes the announcement after AC Milan's final game of the season.

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Oil production to drop after Opec+ nations meet

The move by the oil-rich nations comes as prices fall amid accusations Opec has sided with Russia.

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GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber arrested over celebrity threats

Yoshikazu Higashitani, aka GaaSyy, returns to Japan months after Tokyo police issued his arrest warrant.

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Tiananmen Square: Hong Kong police make arrests on anniversary of massacre

Pro-democracy activists have been detained in a crackdown on marking the 1989 massacre in Beijing.

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Succession actor Brian Cox on why he hasn't watched finale

The actor revealed a few spoilers when he spoke to Laura Kuenssberg about the show's ending.

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Saturday, 3 June 2023

Uganda's Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain's Got Talent

The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.

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Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain's Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent.

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River Plate: Football game is abandoned in Argentina after fan falls from stand

A top-flight match in Argentina is abandoned after a fan falls to their death from a stand at the stadium.

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Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says.

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Friday, 2 June 2023

YouTube stops deleting false 2020 election claims

The move, ahead of the 2024 elections, is a reversal of its policy put in place after the 2020 vote.

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Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school

Rival protesters trade insults and then blows as a quiet LA suburb becomes a culture war battleground.

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Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene

The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene.

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No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case

The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

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Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Thursday, 1 June 2023

Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round.

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Brics ministers call for rebalancing of global order away from West

The talks attended by Russia in South Africa are clouded by allegations of war crimes in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Teens used to report Russian propaganda

Children as young as 16 are working at TV channels in occupied Ukraine, spouting Russian propaganda.

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Elon Musk: Twitter boss reclaims title of world's richest person

It comes after shares in his electric car company Tesla have almost doubled since the start of the year.

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Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer denies manipulation allegations

The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women.

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France influencers: Jail threat for those found flouting new ad laws

France's new rules ban or restrict certain commercial practices by online personalities.

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US President Joe Biden trips and falls at Colorado event

The US president was handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march

The Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers.

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