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Monday, 31 July 2023

Kerala lottery: Women sanitation workers hit India lottery jackpot

Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money.

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Angus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' pronounced dead

The 25-year-old reportedly buried his father last week and died at his family home in California.

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Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list

Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says.

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.

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Sunday, 30 July 2023

Peru: Indigenous women and police clash in anti-government protest

At least 60 people have died in anti-government protests since December last year.

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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.

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Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.

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Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.

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Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.

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Saturday, 29 July 2023

The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle

Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.

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Europe fires: How Canadair pilots battle the Mediterranean blazes

Water bombers have become a cornerstone of the fight – but flying them requires courage and skill.

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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.

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Friday, 28 July 2023

South Africa's Julius Malema celebrates 10 years of the EFF

Julius Malema divides opinion like few other politicians but he is celebrating his party's 10th anniversary.

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Ukraine war: Missile strikes residential building in Dnipro

The top floor of a residential tower block is almost completely destroyed in the strike.

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The other American women's team at World Cup

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.

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Australia helicopter crash: Four military aircrew missing

A search and rescue mission is under way after the military aircraft crashed off Lindeman Island.

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Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor

Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.

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Thursday, 27 July 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 21 - 27 July 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.

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Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

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Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Manipur: Misleading information shared about India tensions

A look at how false claims about violence in Manipur are being shared in the state and beyond.

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The South Korean POWs left to plot escape from the North

Families of South Korean soldiers held in the North are demanding recognition from their government.

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Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV

Earlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders.

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Sinéad O'Connor on the BBC over the years

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56.

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Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together

Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness.

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Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

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Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son

The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.

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Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court

The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.

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Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.

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World Cup spotlight hides Australia inequalities

The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say.

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Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions

Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions.

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Monday, 24 July 2023

Typhoon Doksuri: Taiwan cancels Han Kuang military drills

The annual Han Kuang exercise aims to test the island's defences in case of an attack from Beijing.

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How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat

With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat.

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Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house.

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Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.

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Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field

Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours

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Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport.

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Sunday, 23 July 2023

New Zealand: Minister quits after drink driving crash

Kiri Allan's resignation, the fourth from the party since March, comes on the heels of a national election.

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China: 11 die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested

Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang.

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Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

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Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria.

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Saturday, 22 July 2023

Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa

Odesa's regional governor said 14 people were hospitalised in the blasts, including four children.

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Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote

Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.

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Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?

A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats.

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Nova Scotia: Four missing after extreme rainfall hits Canada

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is experiencing its heaviest rain in half a century.

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Wagner mutiny: Junior commander reveals his role in the challenge to Putin

A junior commander says lower-ranking mercenaries had no idea what was happening during the rebellion.

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Cambodia election: Polls open in vote with no credible opposition

Voters going to the ballots say they are certain Hun Sen's ruling party will sweep all seats again.

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Intel's deepfake detector tested on real and fake videos

We tested Intel's new tool, "FakeCatcher", on videos of Donald Trump and Joe Biden - with mixed results.

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Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

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Friday, 21 July 2023

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship

Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.

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Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

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Thursday, 20 July 2023

MeToo charges against celebrities shake Taiwan showbiz

Celebrities including a pop star and a top TV host face allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

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Canadian serial killer to stay in lower-security jail

The move to shift Paul Bernardo to a lower-security prison sparked outrage in Canada.

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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.

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Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina.

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Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Ukraine war: Wheat prices soar after Russia warns shipping

Russia announces it will treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as potential military targets.

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Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali

El General, whose song inspired Tunisia's pro-democracy revolution, laments the return of repression.

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The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists

Counter terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday.

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Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria.

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Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Kitchen shrine serpents and other fascinating new Pompeii discoveries

New discoveries in the buried ancient city shed fresh light on Roman life before Vesuvius erupted.

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The Indian cheesecake secrets found in a 1904 book

The 120-year-old recipes are a far cry from the cheesecakes we are familiar with today.

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What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation?

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be.

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Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing.

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Monday, 17 July 2023

The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan

A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.

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Ukraine war: Russia says Crimean bridge partially open to cars again

Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking its huge sea bridge with drones, killing two people.

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JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".

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South Korea floods: Tunnel horror brings home climate fears

The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet.

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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd

Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale.

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Sunday, 16 July 2023

Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations

Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.

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Crimea bridge closed following 'emergency'

Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.

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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

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Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating.

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Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach

One man broke his ribs in what is the sixth such attack in the same region this year.

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Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76

The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, reports French media.

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Saturday, 15 July 2023

La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns

The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.

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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

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Friday, 14 July 2023

Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

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Week in pictures: 8-14 July 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public

Hong Kong's health secretary suggests people should stare at smokers in restaurants or other public spaces.

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Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'

Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years.

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Christopher Nolan: After Oppenheimer, no more films during strike action

The Oppenheimer director says fully supports the "jobbing actors and staff writers" on strike.

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Thursday, 13 July 2023

Heartstopper: Hungarian retailer selling graphic novel fined under LGBT law

The Hungarian bookseller was penalised under legislation restricting LGBT literature for under-18s.

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Otter attempts to steal surfboard

The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history.

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Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise

The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India.

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Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'

Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium.

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Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.

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Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny.

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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.

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Tuesday, 11 July 2023

India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff

Suumit Shah, founder of an e-commerce website, said that his firm had laid off 90% of its support staff.

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G7 members to announce long-term Ukraine security package at Nato summit

It comes after Nato refused to provide Kyiv with a timeline for joining the alliance.

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The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood

Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.

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Is Bollywood a man’s world?

Researchers try to quantify just how severe the stranglehold of patriarchy on Hindi cinema is.

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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.

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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.

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Monday, 10 July 2023

Belarus camp offered to Wagner: BBC's Steve Rosenberg visits

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg says that, so far, only Belarusian troops appear to be on the site.

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Sunday, 9 July 2023

Six dead in China kindergarten stabbing

Authorities said they have arrested a 25-year-old man with the surname Wu.

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Zelensky honours Poles killed by Ukrainians in WW2 Volhynia massacre

Ukraine's president seeks to heal a deep historical wound with his Polish counterpart at a church service.

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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being marketed to children despite its high caffeine content.

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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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'The night they came for our children'

Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds.

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Saturday, 8 July 2023

Pamplona: Watch as hundreds of Spaniards run from bulls in street

The 875m annual bull run through the streets of Pamplona in Spain drew big crowds.

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Watch: Cars plough through massive Delhi flooding

Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill.

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Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured

Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town.

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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.

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Syrian government cancels BBC press accreditation

The move follows a BBC documentary that linked the president's family to the drug trade.

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US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

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President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day

The island became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender.

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Friday, 7 July 2023

Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance

Pulverising crickets to make flour for food is seen by some as a threat to the Mediterranean diet.

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Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment.

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Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier

The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.

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Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Thursday, 6 July 2023

Are wildfires in the US getting worse?

Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.

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Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China

As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.

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Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.

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'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court.

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Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home.

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Wednesday, 5 July 2023

Californian winemakers are learning firefighting techniques

Winemakers in the Napa Valley are having to battle wildfires affecting vineyards and wineries.

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Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.

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Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo

Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India.

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Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp

Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation.

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Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row

It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content.

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Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

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Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.

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Crippling fuel crisis turns Cuba to old friend Russia

Crippling fuel shortages on the Caribbean island present opportunities for Russian companies.

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Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term

Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term.

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Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears

The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally.

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Monday, 3 July 2023

Evan Gershkovich: US ambassador in Russia meets with jailed reporter

It is only the second time detained journalist Evan Gershkovich has met with a US representative.

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Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term

Rumours he would run again had fuelled deadly protests over the years.

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Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.

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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

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Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week

July's full Moon, known as a Buck Moon, will be closer than normal in its orbit around the Earth.

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Sunday, 2 July 2023

Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years

Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in 20th Century India.

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Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown.

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The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.

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Saturday, 1 July 2023

California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?

The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.

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France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city.

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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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