Ukraine war: 'Children die' in new missile attack on Kyiv

Officials in Ukraine's capital say two children and an adult were killed in an overnight attack.

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Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation

Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.

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AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms

Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found.

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US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts

Three women said the actor sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home between 2001-03.

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Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.

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Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals

Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing, the Hague says.

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Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year

The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo.

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Macau facing increased restrictions under expanded security law

The government in the Chinese territory says the changes are in line with legislation in Hong Kong.

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Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up.

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South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.

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Nato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo after clashes

The reinforcements come after 30 Nato peacekeepers and 52 protesters were hurt in clashes.

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Marijuana parcels seized from plane owned by evangelical church

The aircraft is reported to have links to a Brazilian branch of an evangelical church.

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Pita Limjaroenrat: Thai election upstart who vows to be different

Pita Limjaroenrat tells the BBC he wants to govern "for the people", but big hurdles lie ahead.

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Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.

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German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.

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Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.

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FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.

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Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.

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Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power.

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US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.

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Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead and three missing

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing.

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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.

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Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.

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Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum'

Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer.

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Pakistan avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe

A four-year-old boy is among those killed in the disaster, which struck in the early hours of Saturday.

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Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict.

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We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity".

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Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'

Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia.

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Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner.

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IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side.

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Driver swept backwards in raging Spanish floodwaters

Video filmed on a phone shows the driver losing control of the car before getting caught in the current.

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Roger Waters: German police investigate Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume

Authorities are investigating the Pink Floyd star after he wore the controversial outfit in Berlin.

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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023

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

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Hamida Banu: Indian wrestler whose ‘marriage bout’ no one could win

Hamida Banu's feats brought her international fame and an almost mythical status - but then she vanished.

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Was Russian warship attacked by Ukrainian drone boats in the Black Sea?

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner on how much we know about what happened in the Black Sea.

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Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.

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Watch tiny newborn meerkats explore zoo enclosure

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of meerkat pups for the first time in 16 years.

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Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa.

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Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race.

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Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions

Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border.

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Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83

Her unmistakable voice on hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar.

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Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs

A look back at some of the singer's hits after her death at the age of 83.

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The Brilliance of Blur

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Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports

The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger.

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Adolf Hitler house in Austria to be used for police human rights training

It is the latest twist in a long-running row over what to do with the building in Braunau am Inn.

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A Hospital Visit Reveals Medieval Secrets Hidden in Books

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Cowboy wrangles runaway cow on Michigan interstate

State police were forced to seek out a cattleman's help to catch the bovine, which is now safe and has not been charged.

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Heat Wave and Blackout Would Send Half of Phoenix to E.R., Study Says

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Rick Wolff, Sports Radio Host and Much More, Is Dead at 71

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The Welfare Debate Stalling the Debt Talks

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Erdogan Secures Endorsement of Former Rival for President

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Review: ‘Stranger Love’ Reflects the L.A. Philharmonic at Its Finest

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Dave Matthews Band’s Grown-Up View of Love and Dread

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With His Party Ahead in Elections, Greek Leader Claims ‘Political Earthquake’

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China Bans Some Sales of Chips From U.S. Company Micron

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US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.

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30 Tons of Explosive Chemicals Lost During Rail Shipment

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Trevi Fountain: Climate activists turn water in Rome landmark black

Climate change protesters Last Generation pour "vegetable charcoal" into the Rome landmark.

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Images of a Ruined Hiroshima Remind Zelensky of Present-Day Bakhmut

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

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James de Jongh, Who Put Stories of Slavery Onstage, Dies at 80

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Martin Amis, Acclaimed Author of Bleakly Comic Novels, Dies at 73

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More Than a Dozen People Killed in Northern Italy Flooding

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In Flood-Stricken Area of Italy, Residents Fear This Won’t Be the Last of It

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Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.

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China denounces G7 summit, warning democratic leaders against putting pressure on Beijing.

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‘The Fears’ Review: Group Therapy Was Never More Triggering

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Abraham Verghese’s 724-Page Novel Is a Family Affair

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Blur Surprises With a Reflection on Fame, and 9 More New Songs

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Cool Tribal Tattoo. Is It From the ’90s?

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The U.S. will support training Ukrainians to fly F-16s.

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Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Where birds are not is as important as where they are.

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Disney Pulls Plug on $1 Billion Development in Florida

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As Crisis Grows, All of New York’s Migrant Plans Are Met With Outrage

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Paul Simon Confronts Death, Profoundly, on ‘Seven Psalms’

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The Heat’s Secret Weapon? Players Who Were Snubbed on Draft Night.

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Desert Monoliths Reveal World’s Oldest Architectural Plans

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Heat Will Likely Soar to Record Levels in Next 5 Years, New Analysis Says

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DeSantis Signs Tall Stack of Right-Wing Bills as 2024 Entrance Nears

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Brie Larson Did Watch ‘Jeanne du Barry’ at Cannes

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Haven’t Checked Your Gmail in a While? Google May Delete Your Account.

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Our Theater is Fighting About Diversity. Who’s Right?

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Kentucky State Senate District 28 Special Election Results

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Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana

Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London.

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U.S. Tech Espionage Team Unveils First Cases Involving China and Russia

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Meet this year’s Cannes jury.

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Global Executions Highest in 5 Years, Amnesty International Says

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Staff Members Attacked With Bat at Congressman’s Virginia Office

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The Restaurant Service Charge Isn’t Going Anywhere

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What We Learned Through a Quarter of the M.L.B. Season

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ExxonMobil settles decades-old torture case with Indonesian villagers

The villagers allege torture, sexual assault and beatings by soldiers contracted by the oil company.

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Supreme Court to Consider South Carolina Voting Map Ruled a Racial Gerrymander

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At 81, Martha Stewart Is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover Star

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Your Monday Briefing: Thailand Votes for Change

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Here is how you pronounce Kilicdaroglu.

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U.S. officials, often exasperated by Erdogan, are watching the vote closely.

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Nikki Haley Says Pledging a Federal Abortion Ban Wouldn’t Be ‘Honest’

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An L.G.B.T.Q. bar owner expresses hope for change.

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‘That Fear Never Goes Away’: One Family Awaits a Decision on Asylum

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Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.

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As the war rages, some Ukrainians turn to Eurovision for a bit of cheer.

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Israel and Gaza militants agree ceasefire - Palestinian sources

The ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad will begin at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, reports say.

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How to watch the Eurovision grand final.

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