Tamil Nadu: India nurse who delivered more than 10000 babies

Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state.

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Deciphering Vladimir Putin's many appearances since mutiny

The Russian president has popped up on TV screens multiple times since last weekend's dramatic events - but to what end?

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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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Kenya lorry crash: Dozens killed after truck loses control

A local police commander fears people may be trapped underneath the toppled-over vehicle.

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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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US Supreme Court strikes down student loan forgiveness plan

The decision means Joe Biden's proposal to wipe out billions in student debt is effectively axed.

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How this man helped prevent a revenge murder

Millions of dollars are going into community violence prevention. Will it work?

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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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Iconic Tiffany and Co store catches fire in NYC

The store was featured in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany's, starring Audrey Hepburn.

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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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Canada wildfire season is now the worst on record

The wildfires have also produced record levels of carbon emissions, with the smoke reaching Europe.

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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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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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Touching moment chimp sees outdoors for the first time

Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee, had never been outside of a cage or enclosure.

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Wagner revolt: How many planes and people did Russia lose?

What we know about the Russian equipment and troops lost during the recent uprising.

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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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Watch: Fire engulfs high-rise and sprays embers over UAE city

Residents are evacuated after a fire rips through a high-rise residential building in Ajman.

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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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Cyclone-hit areas reel after Myanmar army blocks aid

The BBC speaks to families trying to rebuild their lives in one of the country's poorest regions.

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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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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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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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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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Gröna Lund: 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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Julian Sands: Remains found in California area where British actor disappeared

The 65-year-old disappeared in mountains north of Los Angeles after hiking in bad weather in January.

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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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Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins

A declassified report finds no direct evidence the virus came from a lab, but adds it can't be ruled out.

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Migrant deaths: 'I saw the boat sink under my feet'

A survivor of two boat sinkings tells his story in the deadliest year for migrants in the Americas.

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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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Glastonbury kicks off the weekend... in 90 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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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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How the story of the Titan sub unfolded... in 90 seconds

After days searching for the missing OceanGate submersible, officials announced a tragic discovery on Thursday.

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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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Titan sub: 'The only solace is that they didn't suffer for days' - David Mearns

Underwater search expert David Mearns reflects on the loss of five people aboard the Titan submersible.

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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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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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Titanic sub: Safety concerns raised about missing submersible

A former employee warned of potential safety problems with the OceanGate vessel in 2018.

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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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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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Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan for $1bn in defamation suit

The former boss of Nissan wants to clear his name after his arrest on financial misconduct charges.

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Missing Titanic sub: Coast Guard says vehicle searching Titan's last known location

It's believed the submersible has just 40 hours of breathable air left.

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Uganda school massacre: Arrests raise murky questions

Officials investigate if a local ownership dispute had a role in the killing of nearly 40 students.

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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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Bodycam shows Florida police officer dragged into drainpipe in flood rescue

The officer and the man he was rescuing are swept through a drainpipe, and underneath a four-lane highway in Florida.

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Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt

A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.

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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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Greece boat disaster: Tracking data sheds light on migrant shipwreck

BBC Europe correspondent reveals data challenging the Greek authorities' account of boat disaster.

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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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Rare earthquake damages French homes schools and churches

Hundreds of buildings in western France are declared uninhabitable following the rare earthquake.

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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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Ukraine war: Putin confirms first nuclear weapons moved to Belarus

Russia's leader says the move is to remind anyone "thinking of inflicting a strategic defeat on us".

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Conor McGregor accused of sex assault after NBA game

The former UFC champion denies the allegations, which are being investigated by police in Miami.

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'I sat on a tree for days when floods struck'

Ten years after devastating floods ravaged India's Uttarakhand state, a survivor looks back.

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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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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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Taiwan sees MeToo wave of allegations after Netflix show

The island has seen a wave of sexual harassment allegations against high-profile men.

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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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End in sight for Poland's bus route 666 to Hel

The number of a popular service to the coast is being changed after complaints were made.

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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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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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US author Cormac McCarthy dies aged 89

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Road has died aged 89, his publisher says.

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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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MH370 joke: Malaysia asks Interpol to track down comedian

Performer Jocelyn Chia's quip about the missing Malaysian Airlines plane created uproar in Malaysia.

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John Fru Ndi obituary: Cameroon's brave champion of democracy

John Fru Ndi became a hero to many in the 1990s for his bravery at taking on the one-party state.

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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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How Trump's arraignment in Miami federal courthouse will unfold

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

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Netherlands and Canada ask world court to rule on Syria torture claims

The Netherlands and Canada ask the ICJ to compel the Syrian government to cease any acts of torture.

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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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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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‘Your car will be confiscated’: Iran women defy hijab law despite threats

Iran’s police are now threatening to confiscate women’s cars if they are caught without headscarves.

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Hunter Valley: Ten people killed in bus crash in Australia

About 11 other people on board were injured, police say, in the crash in New South Wales.

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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 liberates three villages in

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

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How 4 children survived 40 days in hostile Colombian jungle

The youngsters defied the odds in a part of the Amazon rainforest home to jaguars and wild dogs.

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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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Ukrainians remember Bakhmut, city of salt and sparkling wine

Residents share memories of their city, before its destruction in Russia's full-scale invasion.

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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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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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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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Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes.

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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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Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia under way

It's been talked of for months, now it looks like Ukraine is finally launching its plan to recapture land.

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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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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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Ethiopia: US agency suspends food as drought grips country

A co-ordinated campaign to divert food from those in need forces USAid to stop donations.

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Scot Peterson: Parkland officer on trial for failing to stop shooting

Scot Peterson is thought to be the first US officer ever charged with failing to respond to a school shooting.

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Ukraine dam: Maps and before and after images reveal scale of disaster

Satellite images reveal the full extent of the devastation caused by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam.

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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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Ukraine dam: Thousands flee as floods submerge Kherson and nearby towns

Officials say there could be a catastrophic impact on agriculture, worsening global food shortages.

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Difficult questions remain despite 'remarkable' golf truce

Golf's shock merger is a stunning example of the shift in power that Saudi Arabia's investment in sport is bringing about.

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No means no: Japan is set to redefine rape in landmark legal reform

As Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, activists hope society will understand no means no.

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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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Atlanta 'Cop City': Money approved for controversial training centre

Opponents say the training centre will destroy a vital forest and lead to militarisation of police.

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Ros Atkins on… The Ukraine dam breach

The BBC’s analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka.

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Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024

The former New Jersey governor enters the Republican race for the White House in 2024.

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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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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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Mystery Virginia plane crash debris 'highly fragmented'

Investigators say the "highly fragmented" wreckage is strewn in a mountainous region of Virginia.

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Israel returns body of Egyptian policeman who killed Israeli soldiers

The policeman shot dead three soldiers near the border in what Israel says was a terrorist attack.

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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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Poland judicial reforms violate EU law, top court says

The judicial overhaul by the Polish government violates the rule of law, says the highest EU court.

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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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Oil production to drop after Opec+ nations meet

The move by the oil-rich nations comes as prices fall amid accusations Opec has sided with Russia.

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India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks

Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades.

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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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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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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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Rome: One dead as huge fire sweeps through high-rise building

Nine people are injured in the Italian capital, amid fears there may be more victims in the building.

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Do Russians really hate the West?

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg visits Yaroslavl to find out if people there carry the Kremlin's message.

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Cynthia Weil dead: Legendary songwriter dies aged 82

The Grammy winner's hits included You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling and On Broadway.

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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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Elon Musk: Twitter boss reclaims title of world's richest person

It comes after shares in his electric car company Tesla have almost doubled since the start of the year.

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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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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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Ousmane Sonko trial: Senegal opposition leader sentenced for 'corrupting youth'

Protests erupt as politician Ousmane Sonko is cleared of rape but gets two years for another offence.

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