Florida murder suspect arrested after 40 years

Police say the suspect featured thrice on America's Most Wanted and used 13 aliases to evade arrest.

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Greece boat disaster: Survivors blame Greek coastguard for tragedy

Survivors of the Greece boat disaster say an attempt by the Greek coastguard to tow the boat made it sink.

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And Now Some 'Happy' News: 'Happy the Calf' Puts Smiles on Park Visitors Faces

The story about a Holstein calf born with the markings of a smiley face on its side has now gone around the world and for a good reason. 

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Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health

Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.

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Most Common Artificial Sweetener to Be Declared a Possible Cancer Risk Food Industry Reacts

The most widely used artificial sweetener in products worldwide will be declared a potential cancer risk by the cancer research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO) in July, according to reports. 

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Protesters attack Nike store in central Paris

Crowds attempted to break into a Nike store, kicking and hitting windows, as violent riots rocked Paris for a third night.

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France shooting: Policeman charged over teen's traffic stop death

France is bracing for a third night of violence after 17-year-old Nahel M was shot dead by police.

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Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Former sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson stayed outside a school during a mass shooting.

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Inside Virgin Atlantic's rocket plane to space

The 90-minute mission had paying passengers - from the Italian Air Force - for the first time.

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Watch: Rioters hurl fireworks at police in France

Violent protests entered a second night in Paris, after a teenager was shot by police during a traffic stop.

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France shooting: 77 arrested in violent protests over police killing of teenager

Anger is boiling over after police shot dead a 17-year-old who refused a traffic stop.

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The Nigerian with a mission to see a bagpipe revival

Inspired by seeing a bagpipe player in his youth, Chukwu Oba Kalu wanted more Nigerians to play.

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French HR murders: Gabriel Fortin sentenced to life in prison

Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers.

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Watch: Remains of Titan sub brought ashore

Parts of the tourist sub that imploded on a dive to the Titanic have been lifted out of the water at St John's.

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Eid in Sudan: 'I couldn't sleep because of the sounds of the gunfire'

Although both sides announced a ceasefire, fighting continues on one of Islam's holiest days.

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When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests

The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.

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French police kill teen who refused traffic stop

A 17-year-old is shot dead near Paris in broad daylight after failing to obey traffic police.

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Kramatorsk: Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian restaurants

At least two people have been killed and 22 injured after a missile strike on Ukraine's city Kramatorsk.

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Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a Russian mutiny, arrives in Belarus and his men are offered a military base.

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Wagner's network in Africa faces uncertain future

What does the Russian mercenary group's failed mutiny mean for its fighters in African countries?

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Syria: New Captagon drug trade link to top officials found

Evidence shows members of the president's family and armed forces are involved in the Captagon trade.

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Organ harvesting: Trafficked for his kidney and now forced into hiding

The inside story of the Nigerian market trader whose case exposed illegal organ removal in the UK.

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Vladimir Putin says Wagner mutiny leaders will be 'brought to justice'

The Russian president said decisions were made during the rebellion to avoid bloodshed.

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EDITORIAL: Is the Titanic Sub Disaster a Prophetic Alert to Our World Today?

I was restless, and could not sleep as the Spirit of the Lord woke me up to talk about the OceanGate submarine vessel when it went missing. When things such as this happen, we should be going to God and saying, "God what is trying to tell us prophetically? What are you speaking? And what is it that you want us to know?"  

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Chinese Communists' Latest Crackdown Forcing Registration on Religion App Sparks Persecution Fears

Following reports the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is attempting to rewrite the Bible in its own image, there’s another troubling allegation about the restrictive government — that officials are testing out a new app demanding citizens pre-register before attending religious services.

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John Goodenough: World's oldest Nobel Prize winner dies at 100

John Goodenough won the Nobel Prize in chemistry at the age of 97 for his revolutionary work.

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Horse airlifted to safety from deep Italian pit

The dramatic moment a horse stranded down a four metre-deep Italian pit is hauled free by helicopter.

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Twitter hack: Joseph O'Connor jailed for celebrity cyber attack

Joseph O'Connor, 24, targeted some of the most popular accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.

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Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.

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Steve Rosenberg: Instability ratchets up pressure on Putin

Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him.

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Titan sub implosion: US Coast guard launches investigation to recover debris

The high-level investigation has the power to recommend civil or criminal charges.

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Ros Atkins on... five impacts of the Wagner mutiny

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the consequences are of the failed Wagner mutiny.

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Rollercoaster accident in Sweden leaves one dead

Nine others were injured when the ride at a Stockholm amusement park partly derailed, witnesses say.

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Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

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Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow.

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The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England.

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Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish Glastonbury set

After suffering vocal problems, the Scottish star suggests he might have to take an extended break.

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Sierra Leone election: Tense poll amid fears of violence

The president and diplomats have called for calm amid a rise in violent incidents in the vote's run-up.

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Innovative 'BibleProject' Opens the Bible to Millions in 56 Languages: 'The Story Leads to Jesus'

Tucked away in a quiet Portland neighborhood is an animation studio that is opening the Bible to millions in a new and fresh way. An idea of some college buddies has become one of the most successful ways for people to understand the Bible. 

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Glastonbury kicks off the weekend... in 80 seconds

Festival-goers party in the sun as Foo Fighters, Texas and more fill Worthy Farm with Friday fun.

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Wagner mercenary boss says Russia bombed his troops

Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed a "huge number" of his fighters had been killed in the strike.

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Christian 'Great Awakening' Exploding in Iran: 'Visions Dreams and Miraculously Answered Prayers'

Christianity is illegal in Iran. Yet, despite facing imprisonment, torture, and execution, millions of Iranians are forsaking the Muslim faith and converting to Christianity. 

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Greece ignored offer to monitor migrant boat says EU border agency

Officials are said to have ignored an offer to send a plane to monitor the boat that later sank.

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Dubai: Steps refuse concert over sexuality clause

Ian 'H' Watkins says a clause in the contract said there was to be no mention of sexuality.

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US Coast Guard confirms Titan sub pressure loss

The US Coast Guard says condolences have been sent to the families of the passengers.

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Louis Tomlinson concert-goers pelted in Colorado hail storm

Around 90 people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and the concert near Denver was cancelled.

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Manipur: Fears grow over Indian state on brink of civil war

Manipur faces the darkest chapter in its modern history and could be engulfed by ethnic violence.

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She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

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Islamic State: Woman jailed in Germany for keeping Yazidi woman as slave

A court says the ex-IS member encouraged her husband to rape and beat the young woman.

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RFK Jr wasn't campaigning as an anti-vaxxer - until Rogan controversy

Robert F Kennedy has downplayed his anti-vaccine views, but a podcast has put them front and centre.

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Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender transition treatment for minors

A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment.

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Paris building in flames after huge explosion

Police say a number of people are in a critical condition after the incident in the French capital.

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Palestinian killed as Israeli settlers attack town after deadly shooting

The rampage in the occupied West Bank comes a day after Palestinian gunmen shot dead four Israelis.

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If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans.

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What we know about the missing Titanic sub... in 75 seconds

A massive international search effort is under way for the missing vessel as time starts running out.

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Bernie Sanders announces Amazon safety investigation

The move raises pressure on the e-commerce giant over its treatment of workers.

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War of words over Ukrainian POWs handed to Hungary

Ukraine says three of the 11 men are now free but the two countries are still at loggerheads.

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Controversial land sale puts Jerusalem Armenians on edge

A top priest is in hiding following at a secret deal for part of the Old City's Armenian Quarter.

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Titanic tourist submersible: My trip aboard the sub

CBS journalist David Pogue says it will be challenging for rescuers to find the vessel in time.

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NCERT textbooks: Why some Indian scholars are disowning books they wrote

A group of Indian academics want their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?

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Missing Titanic tourist submersible is 'rock solid'

CBS Correspondent David Pogue travelled aboard the submersible to see the shipwreck last year.

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Ukraine war: BBC on the front line as Ukraine attacks Russian trenches

Quentin Sommerville joins troops pushing eastward from a recaptured village in Donetsk.

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US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles

Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

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What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

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South African taps run dry after power shortages

Electricity problems have led to water shortages and those with money are digging their own boreholes.

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Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.

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Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins to equal Ayrton Senna victories total

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Blinken arrives in Beijing for high-stakes visit to China

The US secretary of state is the first American diplomat to visit China in almost five years.

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'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.

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Poland: Thousands march through Warsaw in LGBTQ Pride

The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland.

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Poland: Thousands march in Warsaw for LGBT rights ahead of elections

Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised in Poland and gay couples cannot adopt children.

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Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.

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Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.

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Court artists on their three very different Trumps

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it?

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Leela Row Dayal: The first Indian woman to win a match at Wimbledon

Leela Row Dayal, an artist and athlete, led an extraordinary life - yet little is known about her.

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Mayon: The people constantly fleeing a Philippine volcano

Filipinos tell the BBC what it's like being routinely displaced for weeks or months on end.

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Poland waters down powers of committee investigating 'Russian influence'

The committee will no longer be able to ban people from public office, following EU and US criticism.

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Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".

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Six in critical condition 15 dead after Canada highway crash

The deadly crash is "one of the worst tragedies" ever seen in the province of Manitoba, an official said.

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Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 June 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Maharashtra: The Indians taking on oil giants to stop $40bn refinery

Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.

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iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

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No Mom No Dad: Scientists Create 'Synthetic' Human Embryos Using Stem Cells

The world's first synthetic human embryo-like structures have been created by a team of scientists from the United States and the United Kingdom using stem cells, rather than from human eggs and sperm.  

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Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 10 dead

The crash was between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle, according to local reports.

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Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news

Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June.

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Ukraine war: The challenges of training F-16 pilots

The BBC goes to a Nato air exercise to see the challenges in training Ukrainians on F-16 fighters.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: The man at the centre of India's wrestling row

Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing chief of Indian wrestling, who has athletes up in arms?

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Russian nuclear weapons 'in hands of Belarus dictator' warns opposition leader

Belarus's opposition leader says the West is silent over the transfer of weapons to Alexander Lukashenko.

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Guatemala: Prominent journalist José Zamora sentenced

He is sentenced to six years in jail for money laundering, in a case seen as an attack on free press.

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Tornadoes and 'very large hail' threaten southern US

One twister has already touched down in Alabama and yet more severe hailstorms are forecast.

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India students facing Canada removal over fake documents get reprieve

A task force will conduct case-by-case analysis of those facing removal over fake admission letters.

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Thieves stole from US honeymooner after he drowned

As a man on his honeymoon received life support in Hawaii, thieves stole his car and belongings.

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Sudan conflict: The stories of survival from Bahri and Khartoum

BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict.

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England Bans Most Puberty Blockers Says Little Evidence to Show It Is Safe for Kids

England's National Health Service (NHS) announced it will not routinely offer puberty-blocking drugs to children at gender identity clinics, saying more clinical evidence is needed about "the safety, potential benefits, and harms of medical interventions."

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Moment Ecuador woman found alive in coffin is taken to hospital

People attending the woman's wake were shocked to discover she was still alive.

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Donald Trump in Miami court on classified documents charges - in pictures

Donald Trump is in court today in Miami to face charges of mishandling classified documents.

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Canada police investigating China meddling claims

The RCMP said it has more than 100 files open on foreign interference into Canadian affairs.

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Zimbabwe elections 2023: What you need to know

The BBC explores key issues in a vote that will test how far Zimbabwe has come since Robert Mugabe.

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Why Le Mans is more important than you realise

The 100th anniversary of the first edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour race tapped into the event's glorious past. What it might mean for the next 100 years of motoring is just as profound.

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Timed Teaser: What is the 'elixir of life' in meat?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Giant alligator removed from Florida pool

Wildlife officials were in for a surprise when they received a call from a homeowner.

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Radio New Zealand apologises for 'pro-Kremlin garbage'

A journalist suspected of giving stories a pro-Russian slant has been placed on leave.

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Here's how Trump's historic day in court will unfold

Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at a federal courthouse in Miami amid tight security on Tuesday.

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A.I. Chatbot Preaches at Church in Germany: 'Looks Like the Unveiling of the Antichrist/Beast System'

A unique sermon was delivered via artificial intelligence Friday in a Lutheran church in Germany. 

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Ukraine Recaptures Village as Russian Forces Hold Other Lines, Fire on Fleeing Civilians Elsewhere

Ukraine’s military reported recapturing a southeastern village as Russian forces claimed to repel multiple attacks in the area. A regional official said three people were killed and another 10 injured when Moscow’s troops fired at a boat evacuating people from Russian-occupied areas to Ukrainian-held territory along a flooded front line. An Associated Press team on site saw three ambulances drop off injured evacuees at a hospital, one of whom was splattered with blood and was whisked by stretcher into the emergency room. The battlefield showdown in the southeast and chaotic scenes from inundated southern Ukraine marked the latest upheaval and bloodshed in Russia’s war in Ukraine, now in its 16th month.

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Colombia plane crash: Mum told children to leave her and get help

The children's mother survived for four days after the plane crashed in the jungle.

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Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo

The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.

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Dmitry Mishov, Russian airman who defected, gives BBC interview

Lieutenant Dmitry Mishov packed a rucksack and headed through the woods to seek asylum in Lithuania.

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The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma

Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.

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Ukraine counter-offensive: Kyiv says it has liberated villages in Donetsk region

The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance.

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Nigerian kidnap gangs drive big-time Nigerian farmers away

Some of those key to boosting agricultural output in Africa's most-populous nation have given up.

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Gladiator sequel crew members injured in stunt sequence on set

The crew members are receiving medical treatment after the accident while filming in Morocco.

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Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

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Children reunited with family after surviving 40 days in Amazon

The children have begun playing again in hospital, officials say, as the eldest is praised for her care.

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Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment

A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates.

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Dragos Tigau: Romania recalls Kenya ambassador over racist monkey slur

Dragos Tigau made a racist comment at a meeting in April but has only now been disciplined.

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Unabomber Ted Kaczynski found dead in US prison cell

Kaczynski evaded capture for 20 years after a mass bombing campaign that killed three people.

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Trump says he 'did nothing wrong'

The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social.

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Ukraine dam: The friends who escaped Russian occupation in Kherson floods

Maryna and Valentyna found themselves trapped on the Dnipro River when Russia invaded last year.

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UK Doctor Fired for Not Using Trans Pronouns, Headed to European Court of Human Rights

A Christian doctor in the United Kingdom who lost his job with the British government almost 5 years ago over a hypothetical scenario that referred to "a six-foot-tall bearded man" as "madam," is appealing his firing once again after he was vindicated by the country's General Medical Council (GMC). 

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Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires

With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.

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Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 June 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Ukrainian attacks continue in key southern Zaporizhzhia region

Experts say Kyiv is trying to split the Russian forces in Zaporizhzhia into two detached groups.

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Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case

The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday.

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Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits

Twelve climbers have died and five remain missing, amid worries about overcrowding and climate change.

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'God Is Still Alive': Nigerian Christians Remain Hopeful In Face of Religious Persecution

Fulani terrorists have reportedly killed hundreds of Christians, displaced thousands of residents, and destroyed nearly 30 church buildings in central Nigeria since mid-May.

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Catching the men who sell subway groping videos

Thousands of clips filmed in East Asia are sold online. BBC Eye reveals the men who are cashing in.

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Massive Dam Break Puts Europe's Largest Nuclear Power Plant at Risk

It appears Ukraine's long-awaited Spring counter-offensive could be underway. While there's been no formal announcement, even Russians admit Ukraine is gaining ground. Meanwhile, a major dam that Moscow controls has been breached, affecting both sides of the war. Evacuations are underway after the wall of the Kakhovka dam collapsed following an explosion.

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Francoise Gilot: Artist, writer and Picasso's former lover, dies at 101

Gilot, who was 101, emerged from Picasso's shadow to become acclaimed as an artist in her own right.

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Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbour

Susan Louise Lorincz says she shot the mother of four in self defence - a claim that police deny.

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Statue of Liberty shrouded in orange haze from wildfire

Air quality advisories have been issued across Canada and the US as wildfire smoke travels south.

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Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’

Black women in the North African country are looked down on and made to feel that they do not belong.

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Uttar Pradesh: Why did it take India 42 years to judge a crime?

A 90-year-old Indian villager has been sentenced for life for the murder of 10 Dalits in 1981.

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Iran hails 'new era' as embassy reopens in Saudi Arabia

The Iranian deputy foreign minister hails "a new era", seven years after the rivals severed ties.

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Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

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Rafiganj crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 India train disaster

Saibal Das survived a harrowing crash in Bihar and captured the first pictures of the tragedy.

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Counteroffensive? Probing defenses? A Look at the Fighting in Ukraine

While Kyiv is silent about the start of any counteroffensive, fighting is raging in several sections of the front line, signaling that the long-expected campaign could finally be getting underway. Moscow claims it has successfully fended off a Ukrainian attempt to ram through Russia’s defenses, but some pro-Kremlin military bloggers painted a different picture, acknowledging that Kyiv’s troops made some quick gains. Many military experts expect Ukraine to try to ram through Russian defenses toward the Sea of Azov coast to break the land corridor to Crimea that Moscow created after capturing the kea port of Mariupol in May 2022.

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Ukraine war: Can UK’s Storm Shadow missiles change the battle?

The UK is sending missiles to Ukraine – but how could Storm Shadows change its fight against Russia?

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Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.

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Can Mike Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?

The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024.

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Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts'

Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights.

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Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned

A recent inquiry heard fresh evidence that Kathleen Folbigg did not kill her four children.

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Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive

Moscow claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian troops, but this has not been independently verified.

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China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill

The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: Swedish great ends football career at 41

Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes the announcement after AC Milan's final game of the season.

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War with US would be 'unbearable disaster', says China

At a defence summit, China said it was open to dialogue as tensions rise between the two superpowers.

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Succession actor Brian Cox on why he hasn't watched finale

The actor revealed a few spoilers when he spoke to Laura Kuenssberg about the show's ending.

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Uganda's Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain's Got Talent

The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.

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Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain's Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent.

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Why are people leaving Russia, who are they, and where are they going?

A trickle of Russians leaving became a stream after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine of 2022.

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Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light - giving birth in a warzone

Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire.

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River Plate: Football game is abandoned in Argentina after fan falls from stand

A top-flight match in Argentina is abandoned after a fan falls to their death from a stand at the stadium.

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Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro

Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says.

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India train accident: 'Distress and chaos' at hospital treating injured passengers

A collision between three trains in Odisha state left at least 288 people dead and over 800 injured.

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Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school

Violence erupts in a Los Angeles suburb as rival protesters trade accusations of indoctrination and bigotry.

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Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene

The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene.

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No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case

The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

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Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Kaija Saariaho: Feted Finnish composer dies at 70

Saariaho, who was suffering from brain cancer, was seen as a leading light of contemporary classical music.

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Franklin Graham Brings Gospel to South Korea 50 Years After Father Preached to 3 Million

Fifty years ago, evangelist Billy Graham stood before a massive crowd of more than 3 million in Seoul, South Korea, and shared how they can have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Now, his son, Rev. Franklin Graham, returns to the nation to preach the Gospel. 

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How gun violence is reshaping American lives

Avoiding public places, moving home... how the threat of random gunfire is changing the way people live.

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Foo Fighters review: But Here We Are finds a band working through grief

The band's first album since Taylor Hawkins' death, is a powerful account of, and antidote to, pain.

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Women lead Indian families as men migrate

India's traditionally patriarchal society is seeing a rising number of women heading families.

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Ukraine war: Teens used to report Russian propaganda

Children as young as 16 are working at TV channels in occupied Ukraine, spouting Russian propaganda.

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Christian Man Sentenced to Death for 'Blasphemy'; Christian Mom Beaten, Confined by Muslims

Two heartbreaking examples of persecution against Christians are making headlines in Pakistan.

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Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer denies manipulation allegations

The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women.

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Bible Translating Missionary Introduces Anti-Christian, Occultic King to King Jesus

An innovative Bible translation platform is connecting previously unreached people groups to the Word of God at a fraction of the time and a fraction of the cost.

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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march

The Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers.

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