Monday 31 July 2023

Kerala lottery: Women sanitation workers hit India lottery jackpot

Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money.

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X sign removed at Twitter HQ after neighbours complain

The flashing sign went up three days ago. San Francisco officials investigated its installation.

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.

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Canada wildfires: Border blaze forces evacuations

More than 1,000 fires are still burning across Canada - one-third of them in British Columbia.

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Sunday 30 July 2023

Australia army chopper crash: No hope for survivors, minister says

Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident.

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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.

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Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.

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Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.

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Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.

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Saturday 29 July 2023

The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle

Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.

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Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China

How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies.

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Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue.

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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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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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Friday 28 July 2023

The other American women's team at World Cup

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.

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Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor

Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Australia helicopter crash: Four military aircrew missing

A search and rescue mission is under way after the military aircraft crashed off Lindeman Island.

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Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.

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Niger military coup: What you need to know

After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West.

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Thursday 27 July 2023

India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

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The 'world's hottest month' explained... in 60 seconds

With July set "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.

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Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper

The young woman could face the death penalty if found guilty by a court in Mauritania.

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Ousted president's party HQ set ablaze in Niger

Supporters of a coup take to the streets, with looting and demonstrations in the capital Niamey.

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Wednesday 26 July 2023

Sinéad O'Connor on the BBC over the years

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56.

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Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

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Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music.

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Tuesday 25 July 2023

Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

Here's how the US could attempt to negotiate for Travis King's release as tensions with North Korea escalate.

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Russian jet damaged US drone with flares in Syria, says US

The Russian jet "deployed flares from a position directly overhead", says a Pentagon official

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Pastor at kidnapped US girl's funeral in 1975 charged with her murder

Gretchen Harrington, eight, was abducted by a family friend during a Bible camp in 1975, police say.

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Actors' strike: Hollywood prop shop hit by halt to filming

The actor and writer strikes have brought the film-making industry to a stand-still.

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Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions

Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions.

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Brussels bombers found guilty after long murder trial

Six of the 10 suspects are convicted of terrorist murder for the twin bombings that killed 32 people.

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Monday 24 July 2023

Paris to bring back swimming in Seine after 100 years

Banned for a century because of filthy water, bathing is to resume in parts of the river.

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Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house.

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Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.

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Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.

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Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident.

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Greece wildfires: 'Our houses might not be there tomorrow'

Rhodes residents call for help after a wildfire left homes charred in its wake.

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Sunday 23 July 2023

China: 11 die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested

Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang.

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Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

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Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria.

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Spain's conservatives miss out on all-out victory as left celebrates

Popular Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo narrowly wins but is held back by left-wing parties.

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Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes.

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Saturday 22 July 2023

Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa

Odesa's regional governor said 14 people were hospitalised in the blasts, including four children.

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Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote

Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.

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Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?

A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats.

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Nova Scotia: Four missing after extreme rainfall hits Canada

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is experiencing its heaviest rain in half a century.

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Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

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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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Friday 21 July 2023

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship

Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.

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Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed.

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Europe heatwave: Temperatures to soar in Greece as fires still burn

Officials warn this could be Greece's hottest July weekend in 50 years, with temperatures hitting 45C.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

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16,000 Revival Prayer Groups Spring Up as Taiwan's Christians Face Beijing's Belligerence

China's saber-rattling against Taiwan has been escalating for months. "Tensions are peaking. Beijing's belligerence is once again making Taipei jittery," said one news report. While the war drums grow louder by day, Taiwan's Christians are taking to their knees by night.

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Thursday 20 July 2023

Canadian serial killer to stay in lower-security jail

The move to shift Paul Bernardo to a lower-security prison sparked outrage in Canada.

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Tupac Shakur: Police seize hard drives and laptops at house

Police search the home of a man who says he was inside the car with the person who shot the rapper.

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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.

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Malawi racist videos: Chinese man convicted after BBC expose

Lu Ke was shown by BBC Africa Eye making videos with children, some of which included racist content.

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Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state.

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Wednesday 19 July 2023

The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists

Counter terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday.

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Tobias Ellwood: Afghan women slate UK MP's video praising 'country transformed'

Tobias Ellwood is castigated for backing engagement with the Taliban but barely mentioning human rights.

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Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria.

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Egypt president pardons rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer

It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years.

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Reported gas explosion cracks open Johannesburg street

Dozens of people are injured after a gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg, local media reports.

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Tuesday 18 July 2023

Tupac Shakur: Police issue search warrant over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing.

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Gog, Magog, and the Antichrist: Are These Definitive Signs of the Biblical End Times?

Prophecy expert and author Todd Hampson says it’s incredibly “compelling” to watch current events unfold in a way he believes matches biblical prophecy.

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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.

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Arresting Vladimir Putin in South Africa would be 'declaration of war', says Ramaphosa

South Africa's president is at odds with opposition politicians weeks before Russian leader's visit.

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Monday 17 July 2023

JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".

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Poland: Plane crash at Chrcynno hangar kills five and injures seven

A small plane crashed into a hangar at an airfield in Chrcynno, 47 kilometres (29 miles) from Warsaw.

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Sunday 16 July 2023

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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Two dead after 'emergency' on Crimea bridge

Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.

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Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea

Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella ate raw fish and drank rainwater during their ordeal in the Pacific.

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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

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Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating.

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Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.

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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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Saturday 15 July 2023

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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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

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How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria

Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

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Friday 14 July 2023

Week in pictures: 8-14 July 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public

Hong Kong's health secretary suggests people should stare at smokers in restaurants or other public spaces.

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Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'

Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years.

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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Christopher Nolan: After Oppenheimer, no more films during strike action

The Oppenheimer director says fully supports the "jobbing actors and staff writers" on strike.

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Italy bear attacks: Animals behind Alpine attacks spared slaughter

A top Italian court rules a culling order for two bears should be suspended, backing activists.

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Thursday 13 July 2023

Spain’s bull run tackles sexual assaults head on

Attacks on women at the running of the bulls festival in Pamplona continue despite efforts to clamp down.

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Heartstopper: Hungarian retailer selling graphic novel fined under LGBT law

The Hungarian bookseller was penalised under legislation restricting LGBT literature for under-18s.

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Otter attempts to steal surfboard

The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history.

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Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Stars leave Oppenheimer premiere as Hollywood actors' strike called

Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt leave Oppenheimer premiere as Hollywood actors join major strike.

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Wednesday 12 July 2023

Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'

Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium.

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The fight over a Confederate statue in Arlington National Cemetery

A Confederate memorial in Arlington National Cemetery is coming down. But what happens next?

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Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.

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Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny.

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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.

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Negligence may have led to 36 migrant deaths in Canary Islands, lawsuit alleges

An inflatable boat sank after those on board waited 10 hours for help last month in Gran Canaria.

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Ukraine: Russian general reported killed in attack on Berdyansk hotel

Lt Gen Oleg Tsokov's death is announced on TV and by Russian war channels on social media.

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Tuesday 11 July 2023

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.

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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.

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Christian Social Worker in UK Denied Job for Refusing to 'Pledge Allegiance to the LGBT Flag'

A Christian social worker in the UK is pursuing legal action after his healthcare employer rescinded its job offer due to his biblical beliefs on sexuality and marriage. 

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Lil Nas X reportedly stopped by Norwegian police after e-scooter error

The pop star was reportedly among four Americans stopped for riding e-scooters through a tunnel.

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Gabriela Anelli: Brazilian football mourns Palmeiras fan who died after being hit by bottle

A minute's silence will be held at games in Brazil's top flight in tribute to a fan who died after she was hit by a glass bottle outside a stadium.

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Monday 10 July 2023

Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.

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Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada.

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Turkey's Erdogan to back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg

Turkey's president will support Sweden's bid to join Nato, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg says

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What is Turkey's leader Erdogan up to now?

He seems to be saying Sweden cannot join Nato if Turkey cannot join the EU, writes Paul Adams.

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Sunday 9 July 2023

Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.

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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.

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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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Major Sign of Revival as Greg Laurie Harvest Christian Fellowship Baptize 4500 Souls at Pirates Cove

Following last week's SoCal Harvest Crusade, where 32,500 people gathered and 6,794 made decisions to dedicate their lives to Jesus Christ, Pastor Greg Laurie held a massive Jesus Revolution baptism event this weekend at Pirates Cove in Corona Del Mar, CA. 

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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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Saturday 8 July 2023

Watch: Cars plough through massive Delhi flooding

Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill.

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Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured

Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town.

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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.

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US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

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Friday 7 July 2023

Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier

The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.

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Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports

The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports.

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'Vindication': UK Woman Who Lost Job for Traditional Gender Views Awarded a Big Cash Payout

A British woman who was fired from her job after saying men cannot change into women has been awarded a huge payout after a court ruled she was a victim of discrimination.

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Ukraine war: What are cluster bombs and why is US sending them to Ukraine?

This hideous weapon is banned by more than 100 countries - so the move will likely draw intense criticism.

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Thursday 6 July 2023

Twitter considers legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.

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OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".

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'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court.

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'Reckless Behavior': Russian Jets Threaten US Drones During Mission Targeting ISIS

The U.S. military is calling out Russia for "reckless behavior" after Russian fighter jets came dangerously close to three American MQ-9 Reaper drones over Syria.

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Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home.

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Lukashenko: No heroes after Wagner mutiny Belarus leader tells BBC

The Belarusian leader tells the BBC groups like Wagner must be watched closely to stop rebellions.

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Wednesday 5 July 2023

Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo

Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India.

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Ros Atkins on... Ukrainian nuclear plant fears

The BBC’s analysis editor assesses claims about the security of the Zaporizhzhia power station.

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Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp

Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation.

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Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after detonating explosive device

Ihor Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament.

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Belarus jails Eduard Babaryko son of jailed rival to Lukashenko

Eduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020.

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Tuesday 4 July 2023

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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Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.

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France riots: 'For the politicians we are nothing'

In one of Marseille's most deprived neighbourhoods, residents say local despair fuels riots.

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Crippling fuel crisis turns Cuba to old friend Russia

Crippling fuel shortages on the Caribbean island present opportunities for Russian companies.

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Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term

Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears

The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally.

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Watch: BBC editor ducks as gunfire interrupts report

Jeremy Bowen reports from Jenin refugee camp as violence between Palestinians and Israelis continues.

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Monday 3 July 2023

Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term

Rumours he would run again had fuelled deadly protests over the years.

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Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.

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Why is Twitter limiting how many tweets you can see?

Unverified users will be able to read 1,000 tweets daily - a strange move for a social media firm.

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Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week

July's full Moon, known as a Buck Moon, will be closer than normal in its orbit around the Earth.

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UK Bank Pays Nearly $17000 for Shutting Down Christian Charity's Account

A London bank has settled a three-year legal case after it caved to LGBT activists and closed a Christian ministry's bank account in an alleged case of viewpoint discrimination. 

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Sunday 2 July 2023

Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs

Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?

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Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown.

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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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Saturday 1 July 2023

India's spirited rum revolution

A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.

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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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Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity

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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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