Xi Jinping replaces leaders of China's elite nuclear force

The move is the biggest irregular shake-up in Beijing's military leadership in almost a decade.

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Australian childcare worker charged with sex abuse of 91 children

Australian police allege the man preyed on young girls over 15 years at a dozen centres at home and abroad.

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China floods: Man rescued from overturned car

The rescue was shown on Chinese state TV as devastating floods hit Hebei province.

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Qatar: Man walks slackline 185m above ground

Athlete Jaan Roose walked on a rope tied between the Iconic Towers in Lusail Marina, Qatar.

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Manipur: India's Supreme Court to hear plea by women in viral assault video

The women, who were sexually assaulted by a mob, have asked for their identities to be protected.

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Ukraine war: 'People call us the Ghosts of Bakhmut'

The BBC is given exclusive access to a team of elite Ukrainian snipers on night raids near Bakhmut.

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

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

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Russia storm: High winds kill 10 in central Volga region

Eight of the victims died when trees fell on their campsite near a lake in Mari El region.

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Wagner-backed CAR leader asks voters to abolish term limits

The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life.

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Australia grounds MRH-90 helicopter fleet after crash

The chief of the army says none of the 45 aircraft will fly again until they are found to be safe.

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Watch: Farmer plants massive sunflower field in surprise gift for wife

Farmer Lee Wilson says he secretly planted 80 acres of the flowers as a 50th anniversary gift.

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Moscow drone attack briefly shuts Vnukovo airport

Russian officials say one person has been injured after two drones crashed into offices

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Turkey mine protesters blasted with water cannon by riot police

They were protesting the felling of trees to make way for an expansion to a coal mine.

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

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

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Thailand Drone shows destruction after fireworks warehouse explosion

The warehouse and its surrounding area were destroyed after an explosion in southern Thailand.

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Colombian president's son arrested in money laundering probe

President Gustavo Petro ordered the investigation into his son Nicolas in March.

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Black bear cools off in California swimming pool

Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank.

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Wagner could pose as migrants to enter EU, PM Morawiecki warns

Some Russian mercenaries are near the city of Grodno, close to Poland and Lithuania, Mr Morawiecki says.

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Elephant on the loose spotted outside supermarket in southern Italy

Local media reports the animal escaped from a circus but has since been returned.

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Glory to Hong Kong: Court dismisses official's request to ban song

The tune Glory to Hong Kong has become synonymous with pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory.

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Greece wildfires trigger massive explosions at air force ammunition depot

The blasts happened at an air force depo as firefighters continue to tackle wildfires in Greece.

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Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77

The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California.

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S Korea tunnel tragedy: Officials ignored multiple warnings

Thirty-six officials in South Korea are under investigation for failing to prevent the tragedy.

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Prigozhin: Wagner boss spotted in Russia during Africa summit

Meanwhile at the summit, Vladimir Putin said Russia was ready to send free grain exports to Africa.

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Are arsonists behind Italy's devastating wildfires?

Residents suspect most of the blazes blighting their stunning region are intentionally lit.

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Why Hunter Biden is important to Republicans... in 90 seconds

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher explains why the US president's son is a presence on the campaign trail.

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Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion

Taiwan has learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is moving to fortify vulnerable points.

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Qin Gang: Foreign minister's downfall leaves China red-faced

As mystery swirls over Qin Gang's removal, questions have arisen over what this means for Chinese diplomacy.

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N Korea: Kim Jong Un shows latest missiles to Russia defence chief

Russia's defence minister Sergei Shoigu praised N Korea’s military as the “most powerful” in the world.

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Sinéad O'Connor: Tributes flow for Irish singer dead at 56

The Irish singer who has died aged 56 is remembered as "radical and incredible".

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Moldova expels 45 Russian diplomatic staff in spy row

Moscow is accused of "unfriendly actions" in the latest escalation of long-running tensions.

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Singapore to execute first woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years

Sir Richard Branson and activists have called on authorities to spare Saridewi Djamani.

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Ukraine war: Western tanks get pummelled on front line

Russians use layers of mines to prevent Ukraine's advance on the southern front.

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Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard

John Howard's remark comes ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.

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Cambodia's Hun Sen to resign after four decades and appoint son as PM

The hardline leader has ruled the Asian nation for 38 years and his party has total political control.

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Joe Lewis: Tottenham Hotspur owner charged over alleged insider trading

British billionaire Joe Lewis is indicted in the US over an alleged insider trading scheme.

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Watch: Father smashes windscreen to save baby in Texas

Video captured the moment a child was rescued after being accidentally locked inside a hot car during a heatwave.

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Sea lions charge at beachgoers in San Diego

During summer months, tourists flock to this small protected beach in order to take pictures.

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UK accused of underestimating Wagner's growth

A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.

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Justice department sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande river

Texas officials argue the barrier will help deter migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico.

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The children left injured and starving in Yemen's forgotten war

A rare glimpse of a fractured conflict where the young are stalked by war and hunger.

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Watch: Raging wildfires shut down Italian airport

Palermo’s airport was shut down overnight as wildfires burned around its perimeter.

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Typhoon Doksuri: Taiwan cancels Han Kuang military drills

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

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Israel reforms: Water cannon and arrests at Jerusalem protests

Thousands of protesters opposed to plans to overhaul Israel's judiciary have gathered ahead of a key vote.

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Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

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Residents flee burning homes in Rhodes

Locals run from burning houses as firefighters battle the wildfire flames on the Greek island.

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Inside Odesa cathedral after Russian missile strike

Officials say at least one person has been killed in fresh Russian strikes on the Ukrainian port city.

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Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution

Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.

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Israel judicial reform: Netanyahu in hospital ahead of key vote

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had surgery to fit a pacemaker, days before a crucial vote on legal reforms.

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Rhodes fires: Jet2 and TUI flights cancelled as British tourists in limbo

Tourists left in limbo after wildfires spreading across the Greek island forced thousands to flee hotels.

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The 1975 cancels Indonesia and Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT row

The band has cancelled upcoming concerts in Indonesia - where homosexuality is shunned - and Taiwan.

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

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

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Greece wildfires: Tourists forced to leave hotels on island of Rhodes

Holidaymakers are being moved from their hotels in Rhodes, as wildfires bear down on the Greek island.

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Crimea bridge closed after fuel depot hit - Russia

Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike.

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Smoke as Russia claims Crimea fuel depot has been hit

Russian officials say Ukraine is behind the attack but haven't provided any evidence.

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Video captures moment tornado rips off a roof

A resident filmed a twister in North Carolina tearing off a roof and tossing up debris in the air.

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Excited filmgoers: 'Barbie is everything'

Film fanatics turned out in droves for two opposite movies, star-crossed by their identical premieres.

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Matty Healy: 1975 show ended in Malaysia after singer attacks anti-LGBT laws

Matty Healy launched a lengthy attack on Malaysia's laws, before kissing his band's bass player.

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Matilda Sheils: Body found in search for missing US two-year-old

Matilda Sheils was swept away with with her nine-month-old brother Conrad in Pennsylvania last weekend.

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Does social media video show an escaped lion in Berlin?

Police in Germany say they are treating a video circulating on social media as "authentic".

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Waterfalls form at train station after heavy rains

Parts of China have been hit by an onslaught of extreme weather, causing widespread flooding.

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Manipur: India police face scrutiny after women paraded naked

A video of the incident, which took place on 4 May in Manipur state, went viral on Wednesday and caused global outrage.

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'Horrifying!': Movie critic reacts to AI-generated films

Filmmakers are using AI to generate short films and adverts. But are they any good?

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TSMC: Chip giant delays Arizona production in blow to Biden

Taiwan-based TSMC says semiconductors manufacturing at its Arizona plant will no longer begin in 2024.

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Police search for suspected lion roaming Berlin area

Residents in the south-western outskirts of Berlin are being told to stay indoors.

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Watch moment divers free trapped whale sharks

Five whale sharks were found trapped in fishing nets in Indonesian waters.

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Watch: Protesters set fire to Swedish embassy in Baghdad

Hundreds of people have stormed Sweden’s embassy in Iraq to protest a planned burning of the Quran.

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Singapore: City-state rocked by rare political scandals

The political crisis dents Singapore's reputation for clean and honest governance, experts say.

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Gigi Hadid arrested over drug possession in Cayman Islands

The model's bags were searched as she arrived in the Cayman Islands earlier this month.

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Migrant girl death in US custody was 'preventable'

Girl, 8, died after a "series of failures" by US border agents, an independent report concludes.

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Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud

Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá.

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Europe heatwave: Nearly all major Italian cities on red heat alert

Parts of Sardinia and Sicily will be the hottest in Europe with highs of 46C or 47C.

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Chamoli: Fifteen electrocuted to death near India river

The accident took place after an electricity transformer exploded near the Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand.

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Brazil's civil servants can start late to watch Women's World Cup

Civil servants in Brazil have been told they can report to work up to four hours later than usual on days when their national side plays at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

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Watch: Fiery crash as passenger train ploughs into truck in Indonesia

One person has been injured after a train crashed into a broken down truck in Indonesia.

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Wagner: Satellite images reveal Belarus camp arrival

A large convoy of suspected Wagner fighters has arrived at a new camp in Belarus.

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Heatwave scorches Europe, in pictures

Temperatures are expected to peak at 46C in Sardinia as a heatwave continues in parts of Europe.

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First US nuclear sub docks in South Korea since 1981

The visit was agreed under a landmark defence pact in April and comes amid rising tensions with Pyongyang.

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US national held by N Korea after crossing border - UN

The United Nations command said the man was on a orientation tour when he crossed without authorisation.

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Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter.

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Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels

Victoria says the cost of the tournament had ballooned to three times original estimates.

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Ukraine war: Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi, the man behind Kyiv's renewed offensive

Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi is lionised by those around him, who admire his determination and cunning.

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China youth unemployment hits high as recovery falters

The jobless rate of 16 to 24 year olds in urban areas rose to 21.3% last month, official figures show.

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La Palma wildfires: Firefighters battle raging blaze on Spanish island

Officials say more than 4,000 people had been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island.

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Watch: How hot will it get in southern Europe heatwave?

BBC Weather has the latest as temperatures intensify in countries including Spain and Italy.

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

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

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Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations

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

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Jane Birkin: Artist and style icon's life in pictures

France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language".

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Ukraine war: Last grain ship leaves Odesa as deal deadline looms

Russia has threatened not to extend the deal allowing Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports despite the war.

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Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach

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

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Kennedy Road fire: Hundreds of Durban homes destroyed in South Africa

At least one person is known to have died as a fire sweeps through a poor neighbourhood of Durban.

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Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76

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

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La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns

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

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Europe heatwave: No respite in sight for heat-stricken southern Europe

The heatwave that brought temperatures above 40C across the Mediterranean will intensify next week.

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Republican prosecutors target corporate diversity programmes

State attorneys general threaten top US companies with legal action over race-based quotas.

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Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms

After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus.

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Landslides and floods wreak havoc in South Korea

Thousands have evacuated their homes and at least 20 people are dead amid heavy rain and floods.

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Europe heatwave: Red alerts issued in 15 Italian cities

Health warnings for Rome and elsewhere come as extreme weather scorches southern and central Europe.

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Torrential rain triggers deadly South Korea flooding

Seven people have died and thousands more are evacuated from their homes.

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Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure

The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.

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Who is Fran Drescher, the sitcom star taking on Hollywood?

A former star of US sitcoms, Fran Drescher is the union chief leading actors into battle with streamers.

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Asia floods: Death toll climbs in severe monsoon season

More than 100 people have died this month as countries across the region experience extreme rainfall.

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Watch: Man catches Florida’s longest-ever Burmese python

A Florida hunter has wrestled and caught a 19ft Burmese python, the longest-ever documented in the state.

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How Do You Live: Hayao Miyazaki releases mystery final film

How Do You Live is full of Hayao Miyazaki's signature visual treats and cute yet eerie creatures.

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Arman Soldin: Journalist killed in Ukraine given top French honour

Video journalist Arman Soldin was killed in a rocket attack close to Bakhmut in May.

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Watch: North Korean state TV shows latest missile launch

State media has broadcast a video of Wednesday’s intercontinental ballistic missile launch.

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Ukraine war: One killed in overnight Kyiv drone attack

A third consecutive night of strikes on Kyiv comes hours after the Nato summit.

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Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise

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

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South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie film but wants map blurred

Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line.

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Missing German man's remains found in Thailand freezer

The Pattaya-based businessman's dismembered body turned up after he had gone missing for a week.

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US storms: Vermont assesses 'devastating' damage as floods recede

Crews in the flooded state capital will clear debris and inspect buildings on Wednesday.

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Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand coup leader departs the stage

Prayuth Chan-ocha's nine years of authoritarian rule saw a sweeping crackdown on political dissent.

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South Korea welcomes first panda twins

The moment a giant panda gave birth to twins for the first time in South Korea has been captured on camera.

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India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff

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

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Caster Semenya wins appeal over testosterone limits

The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of Caster Semenya in a case involving testosterone levels in female athletes.

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Ben Roberts-Smith: Australia's top soldier appeals over war crimes defamation trial

An Australian judge had ruled articles reporting Ben Roberts-Smith murdered unarmed Afghans were true.

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Flood warning in Delhi as rains batter north India

Thousands of people living near the city's river banks have been moved to safer locations.

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Privacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing

The deal overcame objections about US intelligence agencies' level of access to European data.

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Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse

Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November.

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Watch: Heavy rainfall and flooding in India's Himachal Pradesh

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days.

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Ukraine war: Poland security patrols on high alert at Belarus border

Polish guards describe their concerns over Russia's Wagner group and the threat of unpredictability.

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Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up

Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks.

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

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

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Twitter Blue accounts fuel Ukraine War misinformation

False and misleading claims about the war in Ukraine are being widely shared.

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France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots

The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.

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BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks to be held

The culture secretary and the BBC will hold talks over serious allegations about one of its presenters.

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US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations says Janet Yellen

But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.

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Luis Sánchez: Mexico finds murdered journalist's body in Nayarit

Luis Sánchez of La Jornada newspaper is the latest victim in a spate of attacks on journalists.

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Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.

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Latvia swears in Edgars Rinkevics as EU's first openly gay president

Edgars Rinkevics came out in 2014 and has been a vocal champion of LGBT rights.

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President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day

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

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Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.

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Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance

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

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Fukushima: China extends ban on some Japanese food over wastewater release plan

The move is a response to Japan's plan to release water from the wrecked nuclear plant into the sea.

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Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets

Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans' Wildest Dreams.

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Robodebt: Illegal Australian welfare hunt drove people to despair

The previous government's "Robodebt" scheme drove people to despair, a landmark inquiry finds.

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Italian retirement home fire in Milan leaves six dead and dozens hurt

The fire was contained to one room but many of the residents suffered smoke inhalation.

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Amazon deforestation down by a third in 2023 says Brazilian government

Government data shows the decrease in Lula's first six months, reversing a years-long trend.

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Watch: Australians set new world record with Tina Turner dance

Thousands have come together to dance to the song ‘Nutbush City Limits’ at an outback music festival.

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Madhya Pradesh: Home of Indian man who urinated on tribal demolished

Pravesh Shukla was arrested in Madhya Pradesh state after his act sparked outrage in India.

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Coco Lee: The pioneering singer who charmed the world

Coco Lee was one of the first Asian singers to gain prominence in the US pop music world.

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Threads could cause real problems for Twitter

Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm.

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Watch the moment Europes last Ariane-5 rocket blasts off

Europe launched its last Ariane-5 rocket from French Guiana on Wednesday, carrying two military communications satellites.

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Nxivm cult: US actor Allison Mack released early from prison

The television star pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case related to the Nxivm group.

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Jharkhand: Ten sent to jail in India for lynching Muslim man

Tabrez Ansari died from injuries inflicted by the men who forced him to say chants praising Hindu gods.

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Colombia: Country's last active guerrilla group ELN agrees truce

Fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the government is due to end on Thursday.

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

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

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Australia PM Albanese backs cricket team after Jonny Bairstow Ashes row

Anthony Albanese says his country stands "right behind" its team after the controversy over a key wicket.

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Ukraine war: Major Moscow airport flights disrupted by drone attack

Russia's defence ministry says five Ukrainian drones were shot down in the Moscow region.

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US court orders $146m penalty over 500000 missing silver coins

The weight and purity of American Silver Eagle coins are guaranteed by the US government.

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Evan Gershkovich: US ambassador in Russia meets with jailed reporter

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

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What is happening in Jenin... in 60 seconds

The BBC's Jo Floto assesses the situation as Israel launches a major military operation in the occupied West Bank.

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Karnataka High Court's Twitter verdict sparks debate on free speech

A court has fined Twitter $61,000 for not complying with a government order to take down tweets.

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Ukraine war: The lethal minefields holding up Kyiv's counter-offensive

Russia has mined vast swathes of Ukrainian territory its holds, inflicting casualties as Kyiv advances.

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Paris teen's family say violence wont bring justice for the boy they lost

A relative of the teen shot by police in France tells the BBC the family did not want his death to spark riots.

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Nauru: Why Australia is funding an empty detention centre

The last refugee has left Nauru, but Australia will keep spending vast sums to keep the centre open.

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Sweden Quran burning: Iran wont send ambassador to Stockholm over incident

Many Muslim countries have summoned Swedish ambassadors to express their condemnation for the act.

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Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini treated for suspected poisoning - aide

The king has sought treatment in Eswatini as he is uncomfortable being treated in South Africa.

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France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

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

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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

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

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

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

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Golden Ears Park: Missing Canadian teen found after 54-hour search

Esther Wang disappeared in Golden Ears Park, Canada, sparking 16 search teams into action.

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Watch: 'Dark explorer' telescope launched into space

The launch is part of a mission that will map the cosmos to try and investigate so-called dark matter.

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Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody says US Gen Mark Milley

The counter-offensive against Russia is advancing steadily but will be difficult, US Gen Mark Milley says.

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