Football agent Mino Raiola dies at 54

Football agent Mino Raiola - whose clients included Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba - dies at the age of 54.

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China Covid outbreak: Beijing residents must test negative to enter public spaces

China's capital imposes major new restrictions in a bid to curb a spike in cases.

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Bolsonaro hits out at DiCaprio after election plea

The Hollywood star urged Brazil's youth to vote in October's elections to save the Amazon.

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Liberia war crimes: Sierra Leone rebel commander acquitted by court in Finland

Gibril Massaquoi was a school teacher but then became the spokesman of a notorious rebel group.

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Ukraine war: Russian strike on Kyiv kills reporter Vira Hyrych

Vira Hyrych, who worked for Radio Liberty, died after her residential building was hit on Thursday.

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Ukraine launches hunt for Russian soldiers accused of Bucha war crimes

The 10 Russian soldiers are wanted for alleged war crimes - but at home, they have been hailed as heroes.

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Foul-smelling foam clogs up Colombian town of Mosquera

Detergents dumped in a local river are being linked to the filthy white phenomenon.

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Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures

Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies.

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British Virgin Islands: Premier Andrew Fahie arrested in US drug sting

The British overseas territory's premier, Andrew Fahie, is detained by agents posing as cartel traffickers.

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US to seize and sell Russian oligarchs' property

The White House wants to seize and freeze more assets, and transfer their proceeds to Ukraine.

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German energy giant Uniper gives in to Russian rouble demand

Uniper is preparing to buy Russian gas using a payment system that critics say will undermine EU sanctions.

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South Korea arrests two for passing military secrets to North

A businessman and an officer are charged with leaking secrets to a presumed agent from the North.

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Sirens ring out in Israel to honour Holocaust victims

Streets came to a standstill as people paused to pay tribute to the millions killed in the Holocaust.

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War in Ukraine absurd and evil, says UN chief

Antonio Guterres addresses reporters outside a wreckage of apartment blocks north west of Kyiv.

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Heatwave in India leaves millions struggling to cope

Experts say India is now recording more intense, frequent heatwaves that are also longer in duration.

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War in Ukraine: Ukrainians deported to Russia beaten and mistreated

One man says he was captured and taken over the border, where he was blindfolded and beaten.

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Anti-Semitism: Dramatic rise in 2021, Israeli report says

The Israeli study says social media and conspiracy theories about Covid are among factors to blame.

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Rio carnival: Tribute to Afro-Brazilian god wins title

The Grande Rio samba group has won the top prize with a parade promoting religious tolerance.

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Tesla shares slide could put Musk's Twitter takeover at risk

The fall in Tesla's shares highlights the issues Elon Musk faces as he tries to run five companies.

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Biden pardons black ex-Secret Service agent and two others

In his first grants of clemency, the US president pardons three people and commutes 75 sentences.

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Iran arrests man after brown bear is beaten to death

The endangered animal suffered fatal injuries after being beaten and restrained with a tractor.

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Nato expansion: Finland and Sweden set to announce plans to join bloc

The US and UK will reportedly provide security support to the nations during the application process.

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Alec Baldwin: Police release footage from set of Rust shooting

Authorities also released crime scene photos and interviews with witnesses, including Mr Baldwin's.

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Alec Baldwin shooting: New video shows actor rehearsing with gun

Newly released video from police shows the moments leading up to the shooting on set of "Rust".

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Musk buys Twitter: What's changing?

Questions have been raised over how the platform will change after being bought by the Tesla boss.

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War in Ukraine: The village with Russia and Belarus on its doorstep

Yogita Limaye visits a Ukrainian village on the border of Russia and Belarus that has been torn apart by war.

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Bishop Evans: Guard missing after trying to save drowning migrants

Bishop Evans jumped into the Rio Grande on the US-Mexico border when he saw two people in distress.

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France election: Marine Le Pen concedes election but still counts a win

She did not become president - yet this result still counts as a win for her and the far right.

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Ukraine war: US wants to see a weakened Russia

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he hoped to see the Russian military depleted in Ukraine.

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Brazil carnival: 'Bolsonaro' dancer turned into crocodile

Brazil's famous Carnival returned this year for the first time since the Covid pandemic.

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Nissan signals the end of the road for Datsun cars

The Japanese firm previously called the range of cars "an important part of Nissan's DNA".

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Janez Jansa: Slovenia votes out pro-Trump populist

Janez Jansa was defeated by the Freedom Movement, a new liberal party launched just four months ago.

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Beijing kicks off mass testing after spike in Covid cases

Dozens of cases were reported, sparking fears that Beijing could face a similar situation to Shanghai.

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France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."

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Shanghai: Green fences baffle locked down residents

Two-metre barriers have appeared all over the city as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak.

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Ukraine war: Celebrating Easter in the trenches outside Kyiv

Russian forces have moved away from Ukraine's capital, but those defending the city remain.

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Nigeria oil blast: Dozens die after explosion at illegal refinery

Bodies were burnt beyond recognition after the explosion at a hazardous site in Imo state.

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The sirens alerting Ukrainians to the danger of Russia air strikes

The BBC's Dan Johnson looks at how Lviv's sirens alert people to possible Russia air strikes.

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Rio carnival: Brazil holds first Rio de Janeiro carnival since Covid

Parades fill the streets of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro for the first carnival since the pandemic began.

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Mariupol: Videos appear to show dead civilians

Footage has emerged of more than 20 civilians lying dead along a main road in the city of Mariupol.

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Earl and Countess of Wessex: Why Grenada wanted to talk to royals about slavery

As the Wessexes cancel their trip, there are demands for an apology from the royals for past abuses.

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Art gets police escort out of Ukraine for exhibition

Ukraine showcases its culture at the prestigious arts festival, while protesting against the Russian invasion.

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Mount Everest: Even world's highest peak not immune to the Ukraine war

Nepal's "icefall doctors" are readying routes - but will conflict in Europe mean fewer climbers?

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Mwai Kibaki: Kenya's first opposition president dies aged 90

Mwai Kibaki ended 40 years of one-party rule but his 2007 re-election sparked nationwide violence.

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Imran Khan: Inside the huge rally in Lahore for Pakistan's ousted PM

The former prime minister's narrative of a US-led conspiracy to oust him is resonating with his supporters.

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Florida lawmakers move to strip Disney of special tax status

Governor Ron DeSantis has taken aim at Disney over its opposition to the so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill.

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For sale: Tiny book by Charlotte Brontë, at $1.25m

The world's first tennis guide and Amy Winehouse's library are also on offer at the NY Antiquarian Book Fair.

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Mariupol steelworks: 'Block it so a fly can't pass,' Putin orders

President Putin drops plans to storm the Azovstal plant where fighters and civilians are sheltering.

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Afghanistan: Dozens dead and injured in four blasts

The Islamic State group said it was behind one of the attacks on a mosque which killed 31.

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Rudy Giuliani revealed on The Masked Singer TV show

The appearance of Donald Trump's former lawyer prompted one of the show's judges to walk off.

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Haiti: Small plane crashes on to main road killing six

The pilot is among those who died when the aircraft came down in Haiti, injuring people on the ground.

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Sophie Wilmes: Belgian foreign minister resigns to care for sick husband

Sophie Wilmes will temporarily resign to care for her husband who has been diagnosed with brain cancer.

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Jacinda Ardern on China, Aukus and leadership

New Zealand's PM sat down with the BBC to discuss everything from China to her wedding.

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Ukraine war: Mariupol ultimatum passes as hundreds shelter in steel mill

As a Russian ultimatum for Mariupol's surrender passes, Kyiv hopes to evacuate thousands still trapped.

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Damaris Muthee Mutua: Kenya police launch manhunt after athlete killed

Damaris Muthee Mutua is the second female runner to have been killed in the famous Iten athletics base in a year.

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Netflix loses subscribers for first time in more than 10 years

The firm hints at a crackdown on password sharing, after losing 200,000 members in the first quarter of 2022.

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Why this face recognition firm is so controversial

If you're reading this, your face is probably on one of the more than 20bn images in this database.

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Ukraine war: Mariupol fighters' relatives tell of bitter pride

Relatives speak of their pride and fears for the last Ukrainian soldiers defending Mariupol.

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Hepatitis cases detected in children in Europe and the US

Acute hepatitis - or liver inflammation - among children was first reported in the UK last week.

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One dead as police open fire at Sri Lanka protest

Police have used live rounds for the first time since protests erupted over an economic crisis.

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Johnny Depp to testify at defamation trial

The actor will take the stand in his lawsuit against his former wife, actor Amber Heard.

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Mexico's Maya train: Work halted over cave concerns

The project to build a railroad in the Yucatán Peninsula could harm underground caves, a judge rules.

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US judge throws out Biden mask mandate for planes and trains

A federal judge in Florida, appointed by Donald Trump, says the CDC exceeded its authority.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and partner Georgina Rodriguez announce death of baby boy

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announce the death of their baby boy.

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Ukraine war: Children's lives are upended as conflict rages

As fighting rages across Ukraine, Russia's invasion has shattered the lives of millions of children.

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Evergreen vessel freed after a month aground in US waters

Two previous attempts to dislodge the Ever Forward from shallow Maryland waters were unsuccessful.

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Ukraine war: Prince Harry hails 'extraordinary' Ukraine Invictus team

Prince Harry voices his support for Ukraine and applauded their attendance at the Invictus Games.

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Guarapuava: Shoot-out as Brazil robbers target security firm

In the latest large-scale robbery attempt, a gang used locals as human shields and set vans alight.

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Ukraine war: Mariupol defenders will fight to the end' - PM

PM Denys Shmyhal says the city has not fallen to Russian forces because of the determined defence.

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Older residents of the east reluctant to hit the road

While young Ukrainians have moved to safety, many older residents say they have no choice but to stay.

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Unrest in Sweden over planned Quran burnings

There is ongoing unrest over a far-right group which burned a copy of the Quran, and planned to do so again.

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North Korea tests new weapon 'to improve tactical nukes'

Kim Jong-un clapped as he watched the launch - a new indication of his intention to resume nuclear tests.

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Johnson to visit India in bid to boost defence ties

The prime minister will meet his Indian counterpart after previous visits were postponed due to Covid.

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Ukraine war: Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes

An 80km queue formed on the Polish border ahead of a deadline for Russian trucks to leave the EU.

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Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'

Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol.

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South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'

Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.

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Patrick Lyoya: Could rethink of US police traffic stops save lives?

The death of a black man in Michigan after a traffic stop raises questions about police use of force.

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Ukraine war: Russia bans Boris Johnson from country over Ukraine war

Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred over the UK's "hostile" stance on the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: No quick return to normal for scarred Bucha

Everything has changed in this town since the Russians came, and horrific memories will not easily be erased.

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Tropical Storm Megi: Landslides and floods kill 167 in Philippines

Tropical Storm Megi devastated the country on Sunday, with houses washed out to sea in one village.

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US zoo celebrates 50 years of giant pandas

The tradition of gifted pandas to the US from China hits a 50-year mark at Washington DC's National Zoo.

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Ukraine war: Russia threatens to step up attacks on Kyiv

Moscow says it hit the Ukrainian capital overnight and will launch more strikes in response to attacks in Russia.

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Undocumented lotto winner struggles to claim prize

An Algerian man in Belgium is fighting to claim his €250,000 winnings because of his status.

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Durban floods: Is it a consequence of climate change?

KwaZulu-Natal province has seen some serious flooding, but there isn't one clear explanation.

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Ukraine conflict: Save energy and annoy Putin, Germans told

The vice-chancellor says they should use bikes and lower the thermostat to use less Russian gas.

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Behind the scenes in Zelensky's modern HQ

Clive Myrie visits the heavily fortified Situation Room - the HQ of the resistance against Russia's invasion.

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Brain cancer DNA research hopes to speed up diagnosis

More than 200 brain tumour patients are taking part in research hoping to yield new personalised treatments.

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China Covid: Clashes in Shanghai over lockdown evictions

Residents have been forced from their homes as apartments are turned into quarantine centres.

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Jerusalem: Over 150 hurt in clashes at al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Violence erupted at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid soaring Israel-Palestinian tensions.

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Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offer

Vivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter.

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Durban flood survivors: South Africans homeless, hurt and heartbroken

"We're traumatised, we can't even eat," one South African woman says after her house was destroyed.

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Germany kidnap plot: Gang planned to overthrow democracy

A gang with links to far-right and anti-Covid groups wanted to overthrow democracy, say prosecutors.

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Palestinian deaths mount as tensions with Israel spiral

Five are killed in 24 hours as Israel carries out sweeps in the West Bank after deadly attacks.

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Somalia's elections - where the people don't vote

Somalia's new MPs are due to be sworn in following an election in which the people did not vote.

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Russian warship Moskva: What do we know?

Ukraine claims to have fired missiles at the criuser, Russia says the damage was caused by a fire.

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Patrick Lyoya: Video shows fatal US police shooting of black man

The shooting of an apparently unarmed black man on 4 April in Michigan has led to protests.

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Ukraine war: Farmers stretched to the brink in Odesa

Farmers say that if the war continues, they will only last for one more harvest before going bust.

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Sri Lanka debt default 'has begun', says leading rating agency

The country is scheduled to make $78m of interest payments on its international bonds on Monday.

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Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences

Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains".

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Drone footage shows damage in Mariupol

Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows the extent of damage caused in the city.

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BBC reporter: Scale of destruction in Borodyanka, in Kyiv region is extraordinary

Anna Foster is in Borodyanka showing the scale of damage left behind in the Kyiv region.

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Australia's koalas: Freeze sperm to save species, say researchers

Bushfires have killed many thousands of the marsupials, who are threatened with extinction.

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Ukraine: The critical fight for 'heart of this war' Mariupol

Russia could be on the brink of fully capturing the city after a devastating, six-week assault.

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US cryptocurrency expert jailed for helping North Korea evade sanctions

Virgil Griffith was sentenced to five years and three months in prison by a court in New York.

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Kinahan Cartel: US sanctions cartel leader with links to Tyson Fury

US officials said Daniel Kinahan, who worked as an advisor to boxer Tyson Fury, leads one of Europe's top drug gangs.

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Marine Le Pen says she opposes sanctions on Russian gas

The French presidential candidate says she is in favour of sanctions on Russia - except for energy.

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El Salvador: Whip-wielding demons kick off Easter week

Men dress up as demons and playfully whip locals "to cleanse them of their sins" in Texistepeque.

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Ukraine War: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern

Ukrainian forces in Mariupol say a Russian drone dropped a chemical substance on the city overnight.

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Biden sets rule banning sale of untraceable DIY 'ghost gun' kits

Guns that can be built at home will now have to be legally registered, according to new rules.

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Tropical Storm Megi: 25 killed in Philippines tropical storm

Tropical storm Megi is the first storm to hit the nation this year, causing floods and mudslides.

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Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine

Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace.

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Ukraine village scarred by aftermath of occupation

As Russian forces retreat to eastern Ukraine, Andriivka and other abandoned villages are left devastated.

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Pakistan parliament to vote in new PM after Imran Khan ousting

Imran Khan's main rival Shahbaz Sharif -the brother of a former PM - is expected to be the new leader.

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'I'm under no illusions,' says British soldier in Ukraine, after comrades killed

Ajay Spence quit his life in Belfast to help defend Kyiv - now he is being redeployed to east Ukraine.

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Could Marine Le Pen win the French elections?

Marine Le Pen will go head-to-head with President Macron in an election run off in a fortnight.

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Elon Musk will now not join Twitter's board, CEO says

The Tesla boss was due to join the social media platform's board after buying a 9.2% stake in the firm.

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French election: Macron pledges to create united France

Emmanuel Macron says he will unite "all the different convictions and beliefs" if re-elected.

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Spanish police seize huge haul of illegal stuffed animals

The Guardia Civil found more than 1,000 specimens including extinct and endangered species.

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Ukraine war: The foreign fighters supporting the Ukrainian army

A former British Army soldier is among the international volunteers supporting the Ukrainian war effort.

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Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc wins in Melbourne as title rival Max Verstappen retires

Charles Leclerc takes a dominant victory in the Australian Grand Prix to move into a commanding position in the World Championship.

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Ronaldo: Police investigating after Manchester United forward appears to break fan's phone

Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to break a fan's phone.

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Ukraine war: Johnson and Zelensky tour near-empty streets in Kyiv

Boris Johnson makes a surprise visit to Ukraine's capital, and meets President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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'Real embargo on Russian energy could end Ukraine war'

President Putin's former chief economic advisor told the BBC that Western countries could stop the war.

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UK PM travels to Kyiv for Zelensky talks

The prime minister's visit was a "show of solidarity" with the Ukrainian people, Downing Street says.

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War in Ukraine: Watch BBC interview with Ukrainian PM

In a BBC exclusive, Denys Shmyhal accuses Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine.

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France election: Voters prepare to cast ballot in presidential poll

Campaigning has ended ahead of the first round of voting which takes place on Sunday.

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War in Ukraine: Inside Chernobyl after the Russian occupation

The nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine was taken over by Russian forces on the first day of the invasion.

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British man safe but son missing after Malaysia diving trip

A French woman is also found safe two-and-a-half days after the group went missing in Malaysia.

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Ukraine mother: I saw my daughter killed, then was held captive in basement

Viktoria describes how her daughter and husband were killed in front of her while escaping Russian forces.

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Inside Chernobyl: We stole Russian fuel to prevent catastrophe

Staff at the former nuclear plant tell the BBC they were forced to negotiate when Russian forces took over.

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Rejuvenation of woman's skin could tackle diseases of ageing

Researchers rejuvenate a 53-year-old woman's skin by decades, but clinical applications are a way off.

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Australian man jailed for killing Muslim grandfather with wine bottle

Gosling told the court he had acted in retaliation over the Islamic militant attacks in Bali.

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Snoop Dogg: Sexual assault claim against US rapper dropped

The US rapper had denied sexually assaulting a woman after a concert in 2013.

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Ukraine: Six weeks of devastation and defiance as world grapples with the crisis

In his final despatch, Jeremy Bowen takes stock of the war and its significance for the world.

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Kramatorsk: At least 1,000 at railway station when rockets hit - witness

An aid worker says Kramatorsk station was crowded with evacuees at the time of the blasts.

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'Mariupol is a graveyard': Evacuees recount terror of Russian assault

Survivors from the besieged city say they wondered at times if the rest of Ukraine had fallen.

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Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now

Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel.

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Ukraine War: Kremlin spokesman Peskov admits 'significant' Russian losses

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the Russian casualty rate a "huge tragedy" for the country.

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China lockdowns: Tourism spending plunges over key holiday

Tourism spending over the Qingming festival was more than 30% lower than the same time last year.

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Qatar World Cup: Security guards made to do 'forced labour' - Amnesty

Security guards in Qatar working on projects that include some linked to the 2022 World Cup have been subjected to conditions "which amount to forced labour," claims Amnesty.

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Two men arrested after targeting Secret Service agents in influence operation

The men allegedly spent thousands of dollars impersonating federal officers to get near the agents.

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Colombia ex-fighters brew up new lives after giving up guns

More than five years after Colombia's peace deal was signed, efforts to reincorporate ex-rebels continue.

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Oil bosses vow to boost output and deny profiteering

Energy bosses warn there is "no quick fix" to the higher energy costs hitting households.

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Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case and hits out at 'baseless' claims

After the High Court judgement, the singer says such "baseless" claims "are way too common now".

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War in Ukraine: Giving Russia money for energy is 'blood money' - Ukraine PM

Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal calls for countries to stop buying Russian for oil and gas.

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Putin's ultranationalist ally and clown Zhirinovsky dies at 75

Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died in hospital, after a career built on fiery remarks and absurd antics.

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Under-fire Sri Lanka president lifts state of emergency

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the widely criticised law would be lifted from Wednesday.

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Ukraine war: Destruction in the Ukrainian town of Borodyanka

Police say there could be hundreds of people buried under rubble of blocks destroyed by Russian attacks.

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Oklahoma lawmakers pass near-total ban on abortion

The new laws could see doctors face fines of up to $100,000 and up to 10 years in prison.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky fears worst atrocities still to be found

Ukraine's president says Borodyanka may have suffered more than other towns abandoned by Russian troops.

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Rare Sumatran rhino gives birth after eight miscarriages

The critically endangered Sumatran rhino gave birth to a female calf in an Indonesian sanctuary.

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Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city

China's financial hub is now subject to indefinite restrictions after Covid cases hit a new high.

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Peru inflation: Civilians and police clash in Peru protests

Protests have taken place across Peru, as oil, gas and toll road prices rise.

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Sri Lanka medical authorities declare health emergency as crisis worsens

State healthcare facilities will only prioritise emergency and urgent care due to a lack of medicine.

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Sri Lanka central bank to get new governor amid economic crisis

P Nandalal Weerasinghe told the BBC that he will take up the role of the bank's governor on Thursday.

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Watch: Ukraine's President Zelensky's powerful Grammys speech

The pre-taped message played ahead of a performance by Ukrainian musicians who had fled the country.

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Pakistan: Court to decide embattled PM Imran Khan's fate

It will rule on a controversial blocked vote of no-confidence, following a day of political turmoil.

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Victory for Hungary's Orban means a headache for the EU

EU hearts will sink as "illiberal democrat" Viktor Orban wins another term, Katya Adler writes.

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to not seek second term

Carrie Lam's five years in office saw massive pro-democracy protests and increased Chinese control.

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Jordan's Prince Hamzah bin Hussein renounces title of prince

The prince - who is the king's half-brother - was last year accused of conspiring to destabilise the crown.

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Estelle Harris: Seinfeld and Toy Story star dies aged 93

As well her iconic role as George Costanza's mother, Harris was the voice of Toy Story's Mrs Potato Head.

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Sacramento shooting: At least six dead in centre of California state capital

At least six people are killed and nine injured in a shooting in California's state capital.

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Ukraine war: Mum describes bomb crashing into her family home

Olena Selichzianowa says she pulled her twin boys beneath her to protect them from flying shrapnel.

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Search under way in English Channel for missing small plane

A P-28 plane goes missing on a journey from Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, to Le Touquet, France.

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Sarah Palin announces US Congress bid

The fiery former vice presidential candidate wants to represent Alaska in the House of Representatives.

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War in Ukraine: Evidence grows of civilian killings in Bucha

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports on the growing evidence of civilian killings in Bucha, near Kyiv. His report contains some distressing images.

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Imran Khan: Support for Pakistan PM despite likely defeat

Pakistan's prime minister remains a political force despite a likely defeat in a no-confidence vote.

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War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies

A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied.

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War in Ukraine: Amongst wreckage in Hostomel Airport near Kyiv

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the airport, some 10 miles from Kyiv, which holds the wreckage of the world's biggest cargo plane.

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Hargeisa fire: Inferno devastates market in Somaliland's capital

Hundreds of businesses are destroyed in the main market of Hargeisa in an overnight blaze.

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Three Palestinian militants killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clash

Israel says the militants were killed by troops trying to stop them from carrying out an attack.

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Bruce Willis: Razzies cancel 'worst performance' award over health issues

Razzie organisers said it was "not appropriate" after the announcement about actor's health issues.

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War in Ukraine: Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil depot

Russia claims a Ukrainian helicopter raid set fuel tanks ablaze in Belgorod, a Russian city.

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Patrick Demarchelier: Fashion photographer dies aged 78

He photographed famous figures including Princess Diana, Beyonce, Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.

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Will Smith: Police were ready to arrest star during Oscars, producer says

The ceremony's producer describes the conversation between Chris Rock and officers about Will Smith.

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