Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump

The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political capital to focus on remaking the country's economy, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.

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BBC inside Australian court as man charged with attacking MP stays silent in first hearing

BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.

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Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world

As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.

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'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alight

A historic town hall in the French city of Limoges has been damaged in an apparent arson attack following a day of nationwide protests

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Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting

Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.

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Church makes sainthood case for 'WW1 hero' priest

Fr Willie Doyle was killed during World War One while trying to help injured and dying soldiers.

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At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India

Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.

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Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role

The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.

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Judge throws out child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield

The judge in the case said on Friday that the prosecutor "failed to act in a fair and impartial manner".

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Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York

"I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.

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They fled Russia, but the West sent them back

Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.

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Kenya confirms second Ebola case - a relative of the first victim

It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.

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Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage

The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo.

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BBC's Orla Guerin travels with Yemen's southern national security forces through desert battlefield

Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.

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Mourners killed by Kenya police at ex-PM's national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds

After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.

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Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20 people

Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal.

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US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage

The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.

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How the trial of two murdered Australian surfers ended in a guilty verdict

The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters".

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​​USS Lincoln docks in San Diego after 10-month mission

The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever.

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Why Zimbabwe tycoon 'Sir Wicknell' was loved and hated in Africa

Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.

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Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.

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The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope

Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.

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How drunk is too drunk? Cornell rape allegations expose 'loopholes' in consent laws

The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.

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Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devices

The world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.

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Flávio Bolsonaro rides right-wing wave to win first round of Brazil election

Flávio Bolsonaro's success could be the latest example of a resurgence of right-wing support in Latin America.

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Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says

Pike's lawyer says doctors are still trying to clear two lethal doses of pentobarbital from her body.

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G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat

The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.

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Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot's links to country

State police and the country's security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai plane travelling to Israel.

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Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.

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Rare tornado whips through small Australian town

The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.

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How widely used is the death penalty in the US?

The death penalty is back in the news after Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee - but how widely used is it in the US?

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Cornell students voice frustration at public hearing over rape case

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was at the hearing, where the university's Student Assembly led a discussion around safety concerns and sexual violence on campus.

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Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disaster

Thirty-one migrants died when their boat went down in November 2021. The trial found that the guilty men were part of two smuggling networks.

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Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash

Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.

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