Ben Roberts-Smith: Top Australian soldier loses war crimes defamation case

Ben Roberts-Smith had sued newspapers over allegations he killed unarmed prisoners in Afghanistan.

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Aras Amiri highlights jailed Iran environmentalists' plight

Aras Amiri was held for years in a notorious Iranian jail with environmentalists accused of espionage.

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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week.

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Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana's famous author and feminist dies

Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.

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Jam Master Jay: Third man charged over death of Run-DMC star

Two men were charged with the murder of the trailblazing hip-hop DJ in 2020.

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Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone

The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.

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Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years

The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.

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Ukraine war: The mothers going to get their children back from Russia

Russia is taking Ukrainian children. Their mothers are travelling into enemy territory to save them.

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Alleged former Russian spy whale spotted off Sweden's coast

Hvaldimir the beluga whale was first found off Norway's coast in 2019 wearing a Russian harness.

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India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.

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Watch rocket launch first Chinese civilian into space

China has sent three astronauts to its Tiangong Space Station, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time.

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Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law

UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".

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Two injured after escaped bull charges into crowd at Kununurra rodeo

Social media videos show people line-dancing at a rodeo, before the escaped bull charges through the arena.

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Canada: Dashcam captures driving through huge wildfire

The Canadian city of Halifax declares a state of local emergency after a wildfire causes power cuts and evacuations.

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US debt ceiling deal - what's in it

An agreement to raise the US government's borrowing limit is within reach. Here are the key measures proposed.

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Rugby chaos as multiple pitch invaders tackled

Play was interrupted when at least 10 people ran onto the field at a rugby league match in New Zealand.

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Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost'

The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace.

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Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.

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French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is booed off court for avoiding a handshake with Aryna Sabalenka after the Belarusian's first-round win at the French Open.

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Spanish village votes in 30 seconds

The seven registered voters of Villaroya beat their own record of 32 seconds.

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Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi.

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Kitten stuck in rain pipe for three days found alive

Rescuers in Beirut used small cameras to identify the location of the feline before pulling it to safety.

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French Open 2023: Nadal, Murray and Raducanu missing, while Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek favourites

For the first time in almost 20 years, the French Open begins this weekend with both singles draws unpredictably open.

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Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.

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Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia

The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine.

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Indiana funeral director found with dozens of rotting bodies guilty of theft

Randy Lankford will be sentenced in June for failing to complete funeral services he was paid for.

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US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak.

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Lionel Messi: Destiny - new documentary goes inside Argentina's World Cup win

A new BBC documentary tells the story of Argentina's 2022 World Cup win from the point of view of the players and manager.

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We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity".

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Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner.

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Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.

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'Truth is sacred', Tom Hanks tells Harvard graduates

The two-time Oscar-winning actor is urging young people to "embrace liberty and freedom for all".

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Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic

One killed and 15 injured in rocket attack on medical clinic in Ukraine city of Dnipro, Zelensky says.

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Teens hand themselves in to police over Sydney fire

Transport was suspended and nearby residents evacuated after a building went up in flames on Tuesday.

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Asiana Airlines: Passenger arrested for opening plane door during South Korea flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.

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Precious cheetah cubs die in India national park

The cubs were the first to be born in the country 70 years after the animals were declared extinct here

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Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?

Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest.

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Abba's Benny and Bjorn rule out Eurovision reunion

The song contest will be hosted in their native Sweden next year, 50 years after they won with Waterloo.

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Helicopter directs police in dangerous car chase

Ohio State Highway Patrol used a helicopter to track down two suspects who fled from police cars.

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Watch: Vast shelf cloud crawls over Newfoundland

A Canadian captured a timelapse of a shelf cloud formation slowly moving over Newfoundland.

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New parliament building: India opposition boycott casts shadow on inauguration

At least 19 opposition parties have said that they will not attend the inauguration ceremony on Sunday.

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95-year-old woman Tasered by police in Australia dies

95-year-old woman who was Tasered by police at a care home in Australia last week has died.

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Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

A Florida zoo's handling of one of New Zealand's most beloved birds has sparked public outrage.

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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.

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Tariq Ramadan: Islam scholar cleared of Swiss rape charges

The renowned scholar is cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a court in Switzerland.

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Virgin Orbit: Branson’s space mission ends after rocket failure

The announcement that Virgin Orbit has shut down comes just months after a major launch failure.

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Modi in Australia: Albanese announces migration deal with India

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.

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Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.

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Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging

The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January.

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WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.

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India makes cough syrup testing mandatory for exports

The move comes after some Indian cough syrups were linked to deaths in The Gambia and Uzbekistan.

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Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found

The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading.

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Investigation over truck crash near White House

Officials say the driver, who was detained, may have collided with security barriers deliberately.

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Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border.

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Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech

David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.

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Biden's Papua New Guinea no-show takes shine off US pact

Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.

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G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.

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Watch: Green flash as meteor blazes across sky in Australia

Residents in north-east Australia caught a glimpse of what scientists believe to be a meteor on Saturday night.

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Greece election: Centre-right leads but no majority: Exit poll

Centre-right Kyriakos Mitsotakis will struggle to form a coalition despite lead, exit poll suggests.

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Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000

The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman in the 1990s sells at auction for almost $600,000.

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Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor

Russia placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

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Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Wagner claim over Bakhmut

Wagner mercenaries claim the city has fallen, but Ukraine denies it saying the situation is "critical".

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Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion".

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Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.

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Anambra attack: Two rescued after shootout at US convoy in Nigeria

President Buhari vows to bring the culprits to justice days before his time in office ends.

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G7 summit: Zelensky to travel to Japan to take part in G7 summit, reports say

The Ukrainian president is likely to repeat his call for more military aid, including fighter jets.

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Georgian anger as Russian flights land again in Tbilisi

Protesters and opposition groups denounce the first direct flight from Russia for nearly four years.

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G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo

G7 leaders appear a little awkward during a group photo in Hiroshima.

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Cyclone Mocha death toll rises sharply in Myanmar

At least 145 people are now known to have been killed by the storm, Myanmar's military rulers say.

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Iran executes three over anti-government protests

Amnesty says the men were killed in "a blatant act of vengeance" and without a fair trial.

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Thailand election: Reformists 'confident' they will form government

Pita Limjaroenrat unveils his party alliance but still needs more support to become prime minister.

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Johnny Depp: I'm not going to let this thing define me

Johnny Depp has said he will not let the controversy surrounding his recent court cases define him.

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Loafers Lodge: Man arrested for deadly New Zealand hostel fire

At least six people were killed in the fire at an emergency housing location in central Wellington.

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Girl, 8, dies in US Border Patrol custody, officials say

The girl and her family were detained at a border patrol site in Texas when she fell ill, officials say.

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Ghana IMF loan: Will $3bn solve the economic crisis?

Ghanaians are desperate for help but the intervention may not deal with problems in the long term.

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Watch: Elderly couple rescued from rooftop amid deadly Italy floods

The Italian coast guard helicopter winched the pair to safety following catastrophic flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region.

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Sudan's Darfur fighting: Why an accountant took up arms

Sudan's western region of Darfur has seen some of the worst fighting recently, including ethnic attacks.

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Nicolas Sarkozy loses appeal against corruption conviction

His sentence is upheld, but the French former president can wear a tag instead of going to jail.

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Loafers Lodge: Police suspect arson in deadly New Zealand hostel fire

Investigators have so far found six bodies and warned that the death toll could rise.

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Assam: India police force tells officers to lose weight or quit

A top official in Assam state said that unfit officers would be given time till November to reduce weight.

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'Get in the bag mate': Australian catches highly venomous snake under house

An Australian snake catcher has recorded the moment he pulled an eastern brown from under a house.

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Taylor Swift stops security from ejecting fan mid-concert

When the singer noticed security removing a fan during her concert, Swift came to the fan's defence.

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Son Jun-ho: South Korean football player detained in China - reports

Son Jun-Ho was taken at a Shanghai airport as he tried to leave the country, Korean media report.

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Global executions at highest rate for five years - Amnesty report

Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt carried out 90% of the 883 recorded in 2022, Amnesty International says.

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Watch: News crew rescue dog stuck in tornado rubble

A news crew for broadcaster ABC helped the pup escape the wreckage of a damaged home in Texas.

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Elon Musk documents subpoenaed in Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit

The Tesla boss is ordered to hand over any papers showing contact between him, Epstein and JP Morgan.

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'Doomsday': Singapore renters sound the alarm as prices surge

The surge in rent has become a major issue in the South East Asian country.

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Ros Atkins on... Seven problems facing Russia in Ukraine

Ros Atkins looks at the challenges facing Russia’s military as Ukraine prepares its counter-offensive.

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The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics

Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras.

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Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating.

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Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise UK visit to meet Sunak

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise visit to UK to meet Rishi Sunak, as he presses European leaders for more military aid

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Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight.

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Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration.

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Devastation as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall

Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar.

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Watch: Eurovision final highlights in 90 seconds

A singing "Brussels sprout", Italy's soft play area and a man in a soap dish - catch up with all the night's highlights.

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All the times Eurovision's presenters stole the show

Not only were there eye-catching performances in Liverpool, the hosts made the most of the limelight too.

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Why Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why?

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Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.

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Israel and Gaza militants agree ceasefire - Palestinian sources

The ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad will begin at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, reports say.

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Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays

Many patients are unable to leave for urgent treatment as Israel keeps all crossings shut, Palestinians say.

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Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia.

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Swiss village of Brienz evacuated over risk of imminent rockslide

Brienz's 100 residents, as well as the village's dairy cows, were given 48 hours to evacuate.

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Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive animals".

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Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat

President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote.

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South Africa tries to restore US relations amid Russia arms sales row

Following claims of weapons sales to Russia, South African officials say they value strong US relations.

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Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy

Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low.

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Imran Khan to be released from custody, court rules

Judges released Mr Khan on protected bail, meaning he can not be re-arrested for at least two weeks.

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Gaza rockets near Jerusalem amid fresh attacks

It is the closest rockets have got to the city since hostilities erupted on Tuesday.

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Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians

They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire.

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Police and supporters encircle Imran Khan as he arrives at court

Pakistan's ex-PM is surrounded by a heavy security presence at Islamabad's High Court.

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WATCH: Eurovision's second semi-final... in 59 seconds

As usual, the Eurovision song contest brings the most eclectic mix of performers.

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Kerala boat accident: 'I lost 11 members of my family'

Kunnummal Saithalavi and his brothers lost their wives and children in a boat accident that killed 22.

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Mercedes-Benz shooting: Two killed at factory in Germany

A suspect has been arrested after the shooting at the plant in south-western Germany.

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Twitter launches encrypted private messages, says Elon Musk

The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls.

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Imran Khan: Why was the former Pakistan PM arrested?

The former prime minister's dramatic arrest has escalated political turmoil in crisis-hit Pakistan.

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Manipur: Broken dreams and burnt homes after India ethnic clashes

Manipur state witnessed widespread violence last week which left dozens dead and thousands displaced.

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Debris fireball lights up Japan skies

A streak of light is caught on camera, and may have been caused by space debris from a Chinese rocket.

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Jimmy Lai: Son of jailed Hong Kong tycoon condemns UK 'hypocrisy'

The son of Jimmy Lai has criticised the UK government for not defending human rights in Hong Kong.

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India's Russia oil imports jumped tenfold in 2022, bank says

The country saved $5bn as it ramped up purchases from Moscow following Western sanctions on Russia.

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Boy aged eight survives two days in Michigan wilderness by eating snow

Nante Niemi went missing for two days while camping in remote woodland in Michigan state.

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Eurovision: Lime green outfit outfoxes BBC reporter in Eurovision mix-up

Watch a man in a lime green outfit get mistaken for Finland's Eurovision entry.

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Auckland floods: Body found in caves where boy went missing

Police say the body was recovered late on Tuesday evening, but has not been formally identified.

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Ukraine war: Inside the fight for the last streets of Bakhmut

The besieged eastern city is a crumpled, skeletal wreck. But Ukraine knows losing it could be costly.

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Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested by dozens of police officers

Mr Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he says are politically motivated.

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Russia's 'nervous' Victory Day parade... in 78 seconds

The BBC's Will Vernon in Moscow explains why recent events are casting a shadow on celebrations.

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Los Choneros: Ecuador gang leader Júnior Roldán killed

The body of Júnior Roldán, a leader of Ecuadorean prison gang Los Choneros, is found in Colombia.

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Israeli military failing to investigate journalists’ deaths - report

A journalists' watchdog says some 20 media workers have been killed by Israeli forces with impunity.

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Ukraine war: Jet pilots talk about the air war with Russia

Ukrainian and Russian pilots are fighting to control the skies. Could Western jets change the war?

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House arrest for man who threw gravel at Trudeau

Shane Marshall has also been ordered to stay at least 100 metres away from Canada's Prime Minister.

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Chile constitution: Far-right party biggest in new assembly

A far-right party comes first in a vote to choose those tasked with drawing up a new constitution.

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Iran executes two men convicted of blasphemy

Yousef Mehrad and Sadrollah Fazeli-Zare were accused of burning the Quran and insulting the Prophet.

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MTV awards: Hollywood stars stand with striking writers at pre-recorded ceremony

Jennifer Coolidge and Pedro Pascal show their support at the MTV Movie and TV Awards.

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Manipur: Thousands displaced as ethnic clashes grip north-eastern state

Dozens have died in the Indian state of Manipur since violence broke out last week.

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Gold mine fire kills at least 27 in Peru

The blaze broke out while workers were about 100 metres underground, officials say.

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Arab League: Syria reinstated as Assad rehabilitation continues

The reinstatement is part of a recent thaw in relations between Damascus and other Arab governments.

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Climate change: Vietnam records highest-ever temperature of 44.1C

One farmer said the fierce heat meant people had to finish work by 10 o'clock in the morning.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss 'promised ammunition' after retreat threat

Yevgeny Prigozhin seemingly U-turns on his threat to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

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Zakhar Prilepin: Russian pro-war writer hit by car bomb out of coma

Investigators claim a man, who allegedly detonated the bomb remotely, was working for Ukraine.

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Watch the King's coronation side by side with his mother's

Watch to see what's changed since 1953 and what's stayed the same.

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Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week.

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Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state

At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas.

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Russian pro-war blogger injured in car bomb

Zakhar Prilepin is injured and his driver killed in a car bomb attack in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

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Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism

Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province.

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Sudan fighting: Warring sides set for Saudi Arabia talks

A US-Saudi statement welcomes the first Sudanese face-to-face negotiations to end weeks of fighting.

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Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park.

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Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag

The coin features the flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War.

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Who was behind the Kremlin drone attack?

The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg examines the theories about the Moscow explosion.

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Fighting breaks out between Russian and Ukrainian delegations

Valery Stavitsky grabbed the yellow and blue flag after it was held up behind his colleague.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss says he will pull troops out of Bakhmut

His statement came after he posted a video among dead fighters, asking Russia for more ammunition.

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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to kill President Putin in a drone attack, which Ukraine denies.

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White House: Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks

The White House told executives that they have a "moral" duty to make sure their products are safe.

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Carrie Fisher: Star Wars Day Walk of Fame honour overshadowed by family row

The Star Wars actress's siblings are not invited to her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

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Thai serial killer case: Ex-husband arrested in poisoning deaths

A Bangkok woman is accused of poisoning to death 14 people in provinces across Thailand.

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Credit Suisse: Asia investors sue Switzerland over bank collapse

Investors are suing the Swiss government over its handling of the takeover of Credit Suisse.

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Laos activist Anousa Luangsuphom survived cafe shooting, rights group says

Anousa Luangsuphom's family initially told people he was dead in a bid to protect him, activists say.

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Covid: China tourism rebounds above pre-pandemic levels

Domestic travel in the country jumped sharply during the five-day May Day break.

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Fed raises US interest rates to highest in 16 years

The US central bank announces its tenth rate rise, while signalling it may be the last increase for now.

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Vinesh Phogat: Protesting India wrestlers say police assaulted them

The athletes are demanding the arrest of their federation chief, alleging sexual abuse.

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Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people

The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say.

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Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge

"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks.

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Security guard killed in Serbia elementary school shooting

A schoolboy has been arrested after shots were fired at an elementary school in Serbia's capital.

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Ukraine war: Russia scales back Victory Day celebrations

The traditional Immortal Regiment procession will be moved online amid security concerns.

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Laos activist Anousa Luangsuphom killed in 'brazen' public shooting

The 25-year-old had run a popular Facebook page where people aired views critical of the authorities.

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India's Go First cancels flights after bankruptcy

The country's fourth largest carrier blames US engine maker Pratt & Whitney for its problems.

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Arjun Tendulkar: The burden of being Sachin Tendulkar's son

Arjun Tendulkar, who made his IPL debut recently, has been drawing unfair comparisons with his father.

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Met Gala 2023: Serena Williams reveals second pregnancy on red carpet

Speaking to reporters alongside her husband, Williams says there "are three of us" on the red carpet.

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Unmissable Met Gala 2023 moments... in under 30 seconds

From pregnancy reveals to matching outfits and giant cats, this year's event had it all.

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Princess Anne on what type of king her brother is

In a rare interview, ahead of the coronation, the princess says "you know what you're getting" with King Charles.

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Palestinian Khader Adnan dies in Israel jail after 86 days on hunger strike

Israel says Khader Adnan, an Islamic Jihad activist, had refused any medical tests or treatment.

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Hollywood strike: Screenwriters will walk out for first time in 15 years

TV and movie writers will walk out on Tuesday after pay talks with major studios broke down.

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Met Gala 2023: Doja Cat and Jared Leto deliver wildest looks

Doja Cat was among the stars paying tribute not just to Karl Lagerfeld - but also his famous feline.

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