Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

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North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds".

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More than 100 arrested in Spain over WhatsApp scam

A gang of scammers stole almost a million euros pretending to be relatives in distress, police say.

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Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

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Tesla shares jump after reports of China deal

A reported deal with Chinese search giant Baidu will help pave the way for a rollout of Tesla's self-driving technology.

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Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

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Possible Trump VP pick defends killing her dog

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recalls shooting a dog and a goat in a soon-to-be released memoir.

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Major Gaza protests at US universities

Protests have erupted across more than two dozen campuses, including New York, Texas and California.

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BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots

The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.

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Arsenic-laced books removed from French library

The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.

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Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.

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Tents appear in Gaza as Israel prepares Rafah offensive

Two newly-built encampments near the southern city are shown on satellite pictures.

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Dozens die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast

Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing.

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BBC sees people struggling on migrant boat before five died

The BBC’s Andrew Harding witnessed a vessel leave the French coast in which five people later died.

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Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario

Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area.

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Moment Ukraine TV tower collapses after missile strike

The local military says that digital TV has been cut off in the surrounding area.

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White House condemns antisemitism at college protests

The statement denouncing "calls for violence" comes as protests at New York's Columbia University continue.

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What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.

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Netanyahu to fight any sanctions on Israeli army

Reports say the US is planning to cut military aid to one Israeli unit over alleged rights violations.

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US Speaker may pay political price for Ukraine deal

Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting to oust him.

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US House approves critical $61bn Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Ukrainian troops face a weapons shortage in the war against Russia.

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Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia.

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Thousands rally against Canary Islands mass tourism

Protesters demand curbs on tourists numbers and uncontrolled development in the Spanish archipelago.

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Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.

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Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

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BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran

Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.

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Kennedys to endorse Biden over relative RFK Jr

Robert F Kennedy Jr is running for president as an independent - but many family members oppose him.

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BBC Verify examines video from Iran's attack on Israel

Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles.

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Flights cancelled after Iran's strike on Israel

EasyJet has suspended planes travelling to Tel Aviv until 21 April following Tehran's attack.

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Oil prices dip after Iran attack on Israel

Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week.

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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods

The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.

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Copenhagen stock exchange engulfed by huge fire

One of the Danish capital's most historic buildings has been engulfed in a raging fire.

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Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump

Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.

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Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was blocked for hours during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LA

The endangered birds are part of a recovery program that aims to release them into the wild.

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Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison

A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting.

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BBC Verify examines video from Iran's attack on Israel

Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles.

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Bowen: As Israel debates Iran attack response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?

World leaders are scrambling to prevent the Middle East entering a damaging wider conflict.

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US tells Israel to 'think carefully' on Iran response

US officials have said they have ruled out participating in any Israeli response to Iran's attack.

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Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory attack

IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari has said the drones could take several hours to arrive.

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Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory attack

Iran had been warning it was going to strike in response to an attack on its consulate in Syria.

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Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable car

A military helicopter hoists the stranded passenger to safety in a rescue basket.

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Video said to show Iranian troops boarding MSC Aries

Two people can be seen in the footage rappelling onto vessel in the Straight of Hormuz

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Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

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Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

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Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies

The designer, famed for his animal prints on leather and textiles, died at home in Florence.

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US to end 'gun show loophole' of unlicensed sales

White House says it will require all gun show and internet dealers to conduct background checks.

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Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok

The artist's songs were removed from the platform in January after a dispute over licensing.

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Polish MPs debate liberalising right to abortion

The Catholic faith is strong in Poland and the government is split on introducing abortion on demand.

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Biden 'considering' request to drop Assange charges

Australia wants the US president to end attempts to extradite the Wikileaks founder from the UK.

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Floods surge to critical levels in southern Russia

Water levels in Orenburg, home to 500,000 people, rise above the Ural river's bursting point.

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Top Ethiopian opposition figure shot dead

In recent years Ethiopia has seen an increase in the killing of political and cultural figures.

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'We are not fine': War casts shadow over Eid in Gaza

Palestinians say they cannot celebrate the Muslim festival due to the widespread pain and sadness.

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RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza

Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan.

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Watch: Bus passengers rescued from flood waters

The bus was travelling to Nairobi when it was swept off the road.

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Woman severely injured by travelator in China

The victim is in intensive care after becoming trapped in a moving walkway in a Shanghai supermarket.

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Watch: Moment Russ Cook finishes length of Africa run

Russ Cook, nicknamed "Hardest Geezer", has finished his challenge of running the length of Africa.

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Israel reduces troops in southern Gaza

Israel's military says it has completed its mission in Khan Younis and its troops will rotate out.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my commute'

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

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Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip.

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Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal

The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli.

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IDF officers sacked over fatal aid worker attack

A report finds officers wrongly thought Hamas gunmen were in the World Central Kitchen cars.

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S Leone declares emergency over drug made from human bones

Psychoactive drug kush has prompted a wave of deaths, mental health issues and the digging up of graves.

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Man sentenced to 30 years for aiding France attacker

Audrey Mondjehi was convicted of obtaining a gun used in a 2018 attack on a Strasbourg Christmas market.

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Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis.

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Moment maternity staff rush to keep babies safe during quake

Video shows nurse and her colleagues scrambling to hold on to baby cots, as the building they're in begins to shake.

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Disney defeats critics after bruising battle

The investor boardroom battle raises difficult questions about whether the Hollywood giant lost its way.

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Trump sues Truth Social partners for 'mismanagement'

Donald Trump is seeking that the two ex-Apprentice contestants lose shares in the now public company.

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Mysterious streaks of light in California sky

Video shows strange shower of lights streaking overhead in the night sky in the early hours of 2 April.

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Large hail seen in Texas after storms hit central US

The storm system has hit several states with tornadoes, heavy rain and severe flooding.

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Horse airlifted after nearly 24 hours stuck in a river

Rescue crews in California transported the animal to safety on Sunday after it was stranded in a river overnight.

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Iranian consulate in Damascus destroyed

Smoke was seen rising from the rubble of the Iranian consulate in Damascus following an Israeli air strike, Syrian authorities say.

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