Mushroom trial: Rare for alleged killer to host lunch, ex-husband says

Three people died in hospital after being poisoned with death cap mushrooms.

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Trial begins for Australian woman accused of cooking fatal mushroom lunch

Erin Patterson admits lying to police about her relatives' deaths, but will argue they were a "terrible accident".

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Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

The real battleground of the current trade war might be China's domestic economy

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Pakistan claims 'credible intelligence' India is planning an imminent military strike

India has accused Pakistan of supporting militants behind an attack in Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

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How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout

However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running.

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Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70

The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.

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Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible

Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.

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N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

It comes just days after Russia's Valery Gerasimov praised the "heroism" of North Korean troops.

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Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone

He returned to Mount Fuji four days after his initial rescue in the hopes of finding his phone.

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Eight hundred Houthi targets hit after weeks of strikes, says US

Sustained air and naval strikes "have killed hundreds of Houthi fighters" in Yemen, the US military says.

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Titanic survivor's letter sold for £300,000 at auction

Colonel Archibald Gracie's letter from onboard the ill-fated ocean liner has been described as "prophetic".

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Dog found using owner's t-shirt after 529 days in Australian wilderness

Valerie survived intense heat and avoided venomous snakes during her time lost in the wilderness.

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Judge says US citizen, 2, may have been deported without 'meaningful process'

A federal judge said there was "strong suspicion" the Louisiana-born girl had been sent to Honduras with her mother and sister.

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Zelensky and Trump meet before Pope's funeral

The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday.

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How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending?

BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.

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Ukraine may have to give up land for peace - Kyiv Mayor Klitschko

Vitaliy Klitschko tells the BBC that although unfair, it could be a temporary solution to end the fighting.

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US company bosses warn over tariffs impact

Several firms have cut their profit forecasts or withdrawn them citing economic uncertainty.

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China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war

Two US institutions have been granted access to samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission in 2020.

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'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble

The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.

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Why South Africa and Ukraine are wooing each other - and what will Trump think?

Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.

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Why RFK Jr wants American cereal to be more Canadian

The US health secretary on Tuesday announced the country would ban eight commonly used artificial food dyes, some found in breakfast cereals.

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The church Pope Francis kept returning to - and chose as his final resting place

The Pope would visit Santa Maria Maggiore whenever he returned to Rome and chose it as the site of his grave.

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Residents flee as wildfire burns in New Jersey

Mandatory evacuation orders were issued and major highways in the path of the fire shut down as it spread.

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Dominican Republic arrests pregnant women and children in crackdown

The move is part of the government's plan to combat increasing migration from neighbouring Haiti

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China executes man who stabbed Japanese school boy

Zhong Changchun was sentenced to death in January for attacking the boy who later died of his injuries.

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Harvard University sues Trump administration to stop funding freeze

The suit is part of a feud that escalated when the institution rejected a list of demands from the Trump administration.

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Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine

The Russian president's proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war.

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Pope Francis' last public appearance on Easter Sunday

The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.

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Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions

The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

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Nine-year-old dies as Australia weekend drowning toll rises to seven

The majority of deaths were caused by strong swells washing people into the ocean from rocks.

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DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links

Joseph Kabila has reportedly returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa.

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Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness

Pope Francis, who has been recovering after his release from hospital, appeared in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.

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Watch: Celebrations usher in the dawn of Easter Sunday

The most important date in the Christian calendar is being marked around the world.

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Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday

A capsule with Dan Pettit and his two Russian crewmates lands in Kazakhstan after a space station mission.

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Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast

Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.

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US Supreme Court halts deportation of Venezuelans under wartime law

The Trump administration has been deporting accused gang members to a notorious El Salvador jail.

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Hopes for Iran nuclear talks tempered by threats and mixed messages

Iranian and US officials will hold a second round of high-stakes talks on a new nuclear deal in Rome on Saturday.

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China races robots against humans in Beijing half-marathon

The Yizhuang half-marathon is the first time robots have raced against humans over such a distance.

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Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president

Seasoned business executive Tidjane Thiam is named as the candidate for Ivory Coast's main opposition party.

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Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Olympic legend shows no mercy to fellow parents at school sports day

The third-fastest woman in history, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, took part in sports day at her son's school in Jamaica.

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US attacks Houthi fuel terminal in Yemen

According to Houthi media, at least 33 people were killed during the attack on Ras Isa.

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Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die of yellow fever

Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated before travelling to risk areas for Easter.

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Could this faraway world be home to life?

Researchers studying planet K2-18b's atmosphere have detected signs of molecules which on Earth are only produced by simple organisms.

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Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused the institution of "threatening national security".

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US to hold talks on Ukraine with Europeans

The talks form the highest level of transatlantic engagement about the war since February.

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'It's not right' - Students react to $2bn Harvard funding freeze

The US president has also called for the institution to lose a valuable tax break, saying it has not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus.

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His memories uncovered a secret jail - right next to an international airport

Six men in Bangladesh tell the BBC about how they were forced into detention under the now-deposed government.

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Protester tasered and arrested at Republican town hall

Six people were removed after congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene took the stage.

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French prisons hit by wave of overnight attacks

Vehicles were set on fire in prison car parks outside several prisons across the country.

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Afghan girls turn to low-paid carpet weaving after school ban

The BBC speaks to young women who are now working to support their families in one of few jobs they are allowed to do.

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Trump says Zelensky shares blame for war dead

The US president says Ukraine's leader shares blame for the war with Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden.

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Two British tourists drown near Great Barrier Reef

The men were found by a rescue helicopter, as was an Australian who is being treated in hospital.

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'Pretty diabolical' - What Australians think of the housing crisis this election

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's housing crisis and what they'd like to see politicians to do help.

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Mario Vargas Llosa: Giant of Latin American literature, with a punch to match

The distinguished Peruvian author, who won the Nobel Prize and courted controversy most of his life, dies at 89.

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Peruvian president avoids impeachment over 'Rolexgate' scandal

President Dina Boluarte faced allegations she accepted Rolex watches as bribes.

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Moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

Footage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy

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Gaza hospital hit by Israeli strike, Hamas says

The group said the attack on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital was a "horrific crime" committed by Israel, which said it was looking into the reports.

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Iran says it wants 'fair agreement' ahead of US nuclear talks

Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Oman for talks with the United States over Iran's nuclear programme.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital

State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be "easily blown away".

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Explosion in central Athens after anonymous tip off

There have been no reported injuries as Greece's transport minister condemned the "criminal" attack.

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Watch: 'The helicopter just fell' - Hudson River crash leaves six dead

New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed all six people on board the flight were visiting from Spain.

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Will trade-shy India gain edge in tariff-driven slowdown?

India's trade detachment may cushion it as others scramble to adjust to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause.

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New Zealand rejects rights bill after widespread outrage

The controversial Treaty Principles Bill had sought to reinterpret the country's founding document.

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Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia in Ukraine

It follows Beijing's denial that many of its citizens are involved in the conflict.

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Watch: Why US markets skyrocketed after Trump tariffs pause

The S&P 500 index soared 9.5% in the biggest one-day rally since 2008, following days of turmoil sparked by the tariffs.

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Trump's tariffs are a blow for Vietnam's economic ambitions

The tariffs are a huge blow for countries like Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia that rely on exports.

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US and Iran still far apart ahead of nuclear talks

The BBC's James Landale looks at how Iran might respond to Trump's threat to agree to a deal or face military action

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As Trump hikes tariffs again, nervous businesses weigh what comes next

Business owners say the rapid change in US trade policy, including major tariffs on China, has left operations in flux.

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Inquiry after Indian man filmed giving water to cheetahs

The footage shows a female cheetah and her four cubs walk up to the pan and start drinking from it.

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South Korea to hold presidential election on 3 June

This comes after the constitutional court removed Yoon Suk Yeol as president and upheld his impeachment.

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Is the US heading for a recession? Three warning signs to watch

Michelle Fleury explains the factors to watch in the economy after President Trump’s tariff announcements.

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Trump's game of chicken over tariffs leaves world guessing

The US president is pressing ahead with his global tariffs, as even some allies wonder if he is going too far.

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Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?

Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.

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Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home

Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector.

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Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump imposed an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

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Pope Francis greets crowds at St Peter's Square

The Pope briefly appeared on stage in a wheelchair with a breathing tube, two weeks after leaving hospital.

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Pope Francis waves to crowd in first public appearance since leaving hospital

The pontiff has not been seen in public since he left Rome's Gemelli hospital on 23 March, after undergoing treatment for pneumonia.

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Manhunt in Germany after three bodies found

German outlet Bild reports that a police helicopter has been deployed and vehicles entering and leaving the town are being checked.

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Video footage appears to contradict Israeli account of Gaza medic killings

The footage was reportedly filmed by a Palestinian paramedic who was killed by Israeli forces along with 14 others in March.

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Tariffs get warm welcome in Ohio's industrial Trump country

As economic uncertainty swirls and the markets take a hit, many in this deeply Republican area back the president's plan.

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Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland

The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.

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Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar dies at 87

Manoj Kumar was best known for his patriotic films in the 1960s and 1970s.

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US tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance

A 10% rate of import tax will apply globally - with higher rates for a list of Trump's "worst offenders".

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Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcement

The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.

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Trump's tariffs are a longtime goal fulfilled - and his biggest gamble yet

The president acknowledged that he will face pushback from some, but he urged Americans to trust his instincts.

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Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia on Thursday, his daughter said.

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The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake

Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.

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Three killed in Israeli strike on Beirut - Lebanon health ministry

The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital.

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