Deadly US tornados: Theatre roof destroyed during heavy metal gig

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

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ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

The country's data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology.

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King Charles at Hamburg memorial for Allied wartime air raids

King Charles laid a wreath remembering those who died in Allied wartime bombing raids on Hamburg.

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Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital.

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Swimmer 'body shamed' in surf club nudity row

An Australian woman was told she had broken rules by being naked in a changing room.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's unusual trial - in 2 minutes

Fumbling lawyers, struggling experts and a Hollywood actress being sued over a ski crash.

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

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

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Bankers convicted of helping Putin's friend

A cellist who is godfather to the Russian leader's daughter deposited huge sums in Swiss accounts.

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Israeli gun ownership rising as violence surges

Israel's new right-wing government has loosened gun laws in response to deadly attacks.

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Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry

The victims include children and it's unclear how many passengers may be missing, officials say.

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Kentucky helicopter crash: Deaths feared after military aircraft collision

The military helicopters were involved in a routine training mission when the incident happened.

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Google: India tribunal upholds $160m fine on company

India's competition watchdog had fined the tech giant earlier for "unfair" business practices.

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Taiwan's Tsai arrives in US to warnings from China of 'serious confrontation'

Beijing said the Taiwan leader's stopovers on her Central America trip risked "serious confrontation".

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Amritpal Singh: Rumours swirl as search for controversial Sikh preacher continues

Amritpal Singh has not been arrested so far, though there have been many rumoured sightings.

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Bali: Russian man to be deported for posing naked on sacred Mount Agung

The Russian man has apologised after his photo on a sacred mountain angered Indonesian authorities.

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Unusually vivid Southern Lights glow over New Zealand

Aurora-chasing photographers say they are seeing more brilliant, intense displays this season.

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Bodycam footage shows police response in school shooting

The video shows Nashville officers confronting and shooting the attacker in the Covenant School.

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Fossil hunters uncover ancient Australian wombat

The strange creature lived 25 million years ago and weighed up to 50kg (110lb).

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Alibaba: China tech giant shares jump after breakup plan announced

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

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Two people stabbed to death at the Ismaili Centre in Lisbon

The attacker was arrested after the incident at the city's Ismaili Centre, Portuguese police say.

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Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter

Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Baboon's death after two week hunt sparks outcry in Taiwan

The escaped animal had been on the loose for weeks, prompting an island-wide search.

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Five planets line up with Moon in night sky

Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars and the Moon aligned in an arc across the evening sky.

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Afghanistan: Girls' education activist arrested by Taliban

Matiullah Wesa has long travelled to remote parts trying to improve access to education for all children.

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Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget

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

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Actor Orlando Bloom meets children affected by Ukraine war and visits Zelensky

The Lord of the Rings star, who is a goodwill ambassador for Unicef, also met President Zelensky.

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Ecuador landslide: Search for buried families in Alausí

Rescue teams are combing the mud for families whose homes were buried in the landslide.

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Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying

Beijing has detained more than a dozen Japanese nationals on suspicion of spying in the past decade.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival

The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank.

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Jack Ma: Alibaba founder back in China after long absence

The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou.

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Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it.

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Afghanistan girls' education: 'When I see the boys going to school, it hurts'

Afghan teenage girls describe feeling "broken" at being barred from attending school under Taliban rule.

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Myanmar army chief vows to crush resistance in rare speech

General Min Aung Hlaing described the armed resistance against the military as "acts of terror".

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

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

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

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

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In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm.

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Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted.

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

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

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Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones

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

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Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

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

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How does a tornado happen?

BBC weather presenter Ben Rich gives the science behind a tornado.

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Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

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Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi.

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Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.

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Tornadoes kill 23 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Powerful wind and hail the size of golf balls brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night.

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Gandhi says disqualification 'politically motivated'

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi says he "will not stop" after being stripped of his MP status.

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Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder and creator of Moore's Law, dies aged 94

Mr Moore famously predicted that computer processing power would double every two years.

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Rahul Gandhi's MP status uncertain after conviction in defamation case

India's Opposition leaders are holding a protest march against the verdict.

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Rare tornado hits Los Angeles area

The storm ripped a roof off a building and was the strongest tornado to hit the area in decades.

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Top Gear filming halted after Freddie Flintoff accident

The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.

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

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

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Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access

One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages.

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Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91

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

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Justin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported".

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The fight over TikTok explained in 60 seconds

Is the platform a security risk or just another piece in the larger fight between the US and China?

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Local court sentences Rahul Gandhi to jail for Modi joke

The opposition leader was convicted for comments he made in 2019 about PM Narendra Modi's surname.

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Chris Mason: Boris Johnson's political future hangs in balance

The verdict of MPs investigating Boris Johnson has the potential to finish him, writes the BBC's political editor.

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Living with water pollution in Guatemala

A look at one waterway clogged with rubbish as the UN global water summit takes place.

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Police swoop across Brazil to crack 'kidnap plot'

Former top judge Sergio Moro accuses a crime group of planning to target himself and his family.

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Japan beat US to win World Baseball Classic

Japan earn a thrilling 3-2 victory over defending champions USA in Miami to win the World Baseball Classic for a third time.

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Chetan Kumar: The Indian actor arrested for a tweet - again

Chetan Kumar, who works in Kannada films, has often made headlines for his outspoken political views.

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Ukraine war: Three dead as Russia launches new attack on cities

Russian forces target several Ukrainian cities, while explosions are heard in Russian-occupied Crimea.

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Video shows Irvo Otieno's death in police custody

At least nine people are seen holding Irvo Otieno down for 11 minutes before he becomes unresponsive.

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Off-duty captain pleas 'turn the camera off' during arrest

An Oklahoma City police captain makes the request after being pulled over by a colleague.

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At least 12 dead after earthquake hits Pakistan and Afghanistan

The 6.5 magnitude quake was centred in Afghanistan's remote Jurm valley which is prone to seismic activity.

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Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission.

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Indonesia cough syrup deaths: Relief for families as court allows lawsuit

More than 200 children died from tainted cough syrup - now a court will let parents seek compensation.

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Here's what would happen if Trump were arrested

Could the former president the former President gets indicted? Our correspondent explains.

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Zhao Weiguo: Chinese regulator accuses chip tycoon of corruption

Zhao Weiguo formerly headed Tsinghua Unigroup, which was one of China's leading chipmakers.

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Saad Ibrahim Almadi: Saudi Arabia releases US man jailed over tweets

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested in November 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh to visit his family.

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

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

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Gulf Clan: Colombia suspends ceasefire with drug cartel

Colombia's president says the gang has not stopped its illegal activities and is behind recent attacks.

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UBS agrees to rescue deal for troubled bank Credit Suisse

The deal, backed by the Swiss government, follows weekend-long talks aimed at preventing the bank's collapse.

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India police tell Rahul Gandhi to give more details about Kashmir claims

Rahul Gandhi was visited by officers after raising the issue of sexual assaults in the disputed province.

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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.

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Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

Members of the ex-president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left".

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

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

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

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

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

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

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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

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

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Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star.

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Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore.

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Imran Khan mobbed by supporters as he leaves for court

The former prime minister is travelling with a convoy of armed security as he travels to Islamabad.

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France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms.

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Putin arrest warrant: Biden welcomes ICC's war crimes charges

The International Criminal Court accuses the Russian leader of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.

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Kremlin aims to destroy Ukraine jets after Poland and Slovakia pledges

Slovakia becomes the second Nato country after Poland to offer Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine.

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Taiwan charges ex-MP and former admiral with spying for China

The pair are accused of organising free trips to mainland China for 48 retired military officers.

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Stock markets rally as Wall Street swoops to rescue First Republic

Asia markets rise as US bank giants pump money into First Republic, easing fears of a banking crisis.

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Potatoes bury people after roof collapses in India

Rescuers search through piles of vegetables after the accident at the storage facility in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

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Man arrested for pretending to be official from PM Modi's office

The man made multiple visits to Indian-administered Kashmir under the guise of a government official.

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Gangs sow terror in Brazil cities for third night

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

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US releases footage of Russian jet crashing into drone

The US military says the jet hit the drone on Tuesday, causing it to later crash into the Black Sea.

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Bakhmut: Quentin Somerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region.

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World's first octopus farm proposals alarm scientists

Methods used on the Spanish farm would be "cruel" to such intelligent animals say experts, as details emerge.

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Bakhmut: Russian casualties mount but tactics evolve

The BBC has been given access to positions held by Ukrainian army brigades defending Bakhmut's southern flank.

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US threatens TikTok ban if app is not sold - report

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

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

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

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Violet Coco: Activist's jail term overturned in Australia protest row

Violet Coco had been sentenced to 15 months jail, sparking a row in Australia over protest rights.

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Imran Khan: Look at all these tear gas shells from inside my compound

Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan's former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him.

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Extreme travel: It just got harder to see every place in the world

Extreme travellers want to go everywhere - but one group just moved the goalposts...

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Russia pilots 'reckless' in drone collision - US

A US surveillance drone plunged into the Black Sea following an encounter with Russian fighter jets.

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Australian boy, 13, spent six weeks in solitary confinement

The teenager's treatment is the latest youth justice case to raise human rights concerns in Queensland.

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Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark

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

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Australia floods: Baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters

A baby kangaroo was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a pilot who notified police.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldier arrested 'after six months in hiding'

He says he managed to avoid detection after Ukraine recaptured the north-eastern town of Kupiansk.

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The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis?

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

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

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Watch: On the ground at Israel's mass protests

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

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Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

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

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

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

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

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

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San Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night.

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US accuses Iran of cruel false prisoner swap claims

Iran's claims that an exchange was imminent would cause "heartache" for relatives, the US says.

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UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution.

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Paying for prayer: I went into debt, trying to secure a miracle

The cost-of-living crisis is prompting people to borrow, in order to pay pastors to pray for them.

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Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

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

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

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

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

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

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The Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know.

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Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal.

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Li Qiang: China elects Xi Jinping ally as premier

Li Qiang received almost every vote from more than 2,900 delegates at the rubber-stamp parliament.

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Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son

Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says.

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Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after seven-year rift

The unexpected move ends a seven-year rift between the two sides, but differences remain.

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Donald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York.

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Chinese city Xi'an draws backlash with flu lockdown proposal

Xi'an says it may turn to lockdowns - a measure criticised as "excessive" after strict Covid controls.

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Silicon Valley Bank share slump rocks financial stocks

The four largest US banks lost a total of more than $50bn in market value on Thursday.

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One man, two cups: Is President Xi’s double tea a power move?

The BBC's Celia Hatton breaks down Xi Jinping's caffeine habits, and why they might be a subtle power play.

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US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some exports

The measures will affect Dutch firm ASML, which is a key part of the global microchip supply chain.

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Covid origins investigation: US House of Representatives holds first hearing

The panel, formed by a new Republican majority, is aiming to establish how the coronavirus emerged.

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Two survivors of Mexico kidnapping recovering in US hospitals

One of them has gunshot wounds and two of their friends were killed by gangs at a Mexico border town.

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Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US

Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week.

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Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'

The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president.

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Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over "Russia-style" bill

Protests rage on the streets and in Georgia's parliament over a controversial draft law.

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Thai man jailed for insulting king over duck calendar

Critics say it's a chilling display of laws which ban anything considered an insult to the monarchy.

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Ukraine hunts Russian killers of unarmed smoking soldier

Footage appears to show the unarmed Ukrainian saying "Glory to Ukraine" before being shot.

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Japan forced to destroy flagship H3 rocket in failed launch

The rocket's failure to launch is a significant blow to the country's space plans.

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US-China relations have seriously deviated, new foreign minister Qin Gang says

Qin Gang criticises the US for "containing" China during his first press conference as foreign minister.

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Ukraine war: The cost and scale of rehabilitating the wounded

Ukraine is trying to rehabilitate thousands of soldiers left with life-changing war wounds.

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Malnutrition in pregnancy surges in poor countries

Recent crises including war and Covid have made it hard to get adequate food supplies, the UN says.

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Australia helicopter collision: Pilot did not hear radio call, interim report says

An interim report on the fatal Gold Coast crash in January suggests one pilot missed a vital radio call.

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

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

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Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack

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

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

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

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Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs.

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Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging

Production of some of the chocolate is moving outside Switzerland so the Alpine peak can no longer be used.

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Bangladesh: Video shows fire engulfing part of refugee camp

The blaze is believed to have destroyed around 2,000 shelters at Cox's Bazar camp.

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Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless.

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US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

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

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Greek train crash: PM Mitsotakis seeks forgiveness from families

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

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Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

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

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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

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

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

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

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US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere".

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Sergei Lavrov: Russian foreign minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims

Sergei Lavrov is laughed at in Delhi after saying the Ukraine war was "launched against us".

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

Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America.

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Can Nigeria's election result be overturned?

Opposition parties say they will go to court - what happens next?

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Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

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

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AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress reading "Tax The Rich"

The ethics probe centres on whether her rented dress violated congressional rules about gifts.

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Iran protests: Rare cheetah cub Pirouz's death mourned

The 10-month-old cub, which had clung to life, had become a symbol of hope for protesters.

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Teenager bitten by crocodile in Australian floods

The 17-year-old boy was attacked while being evacuated from a remote community following heavy rain.

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Peter Obi: We will prove we won Nigeria election

The third-placed candidate vows to prove his supporters were "robbed" of victory.

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Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time

An endoscope was used to film inside the 9m-long space, whose purpose is still unknown.

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Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village.

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LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal.

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Tulsa race massacre survivors granted Ghanaian citizenship

Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis visited Ghana in 2021 to mark 100 years since the Tulsa massacre.

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Covid origin: Why the Wuhan lab-leak theory is so disputed

The claim Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory dates from early in the pandemic. Here's what we know.

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Bola Tinubu's Nigeria election win: The rigging claims of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar

How credible are the opposition claims of fraud in Nigeria's presidential election?

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Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms

The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia.

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At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece.

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

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

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

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

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Greece train crash: Pictures of devastation as dozens killed

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

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