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Saudi Arabia: Authorities defend mosque speaker restriction

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Authorities say they have imposed a maximum volume following complaints from the public.
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The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

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Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100.
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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

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The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.
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The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

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One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football.
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Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

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As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched.
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Viewpoint: Why Germany's Namibia genocide apology is not enough

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Germany is sorry for the massacres but the lack of reparations has angered targeted communities.
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China-India clashes: No change a year after Ladakh stand-off

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Nomads along the India-China border in the Galwan Valley are still living under the shadow of war.
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NSA spying row: US and Denmark pressed over allegations

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Denmark is accused of helping the US spy on European politicians such as Germany's Angela Merkel.
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Canada mass grave find sparks call for more action

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Last week the remains of 215 children were found at a school set up to assimilate indigenous people.
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Yemen fishermen find $1.5m of ambergris in the belly of a whale

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A lucky find in the belly of a whale has changed the lives of a group of poor Yemeni fishermen.
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Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists

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The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests.
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The couple inspired by Tulsa’s black entrepreneurs

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Obum and his wife Faith moved to Tulsa in 2019, inspired by the legacy of 'Black Wall Street'.
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Covid: Peru almost triples death toll after review

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The official death toll now sits at more than 180,000, up from just under 70,000, after a review.
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Covid: WHO renames UK and other variants with Greek letters

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The variant first detected in the UK becomes Alpha, with South Africa, Brazil and India also renamed.
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Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after refusing to do news conferences

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Naomi Osaka says she is withdrawing from the French Open as a result of controversy over her refusal to speak to the media.
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Sinéad O'Connor: My life is actually really boring

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"I've got to the time in life where you just want to sit and be peaceful in your garden and knit."
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Nephew of Fetullah Gulen seized and brought back to Turkey

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Selahaddin Gulen reappears in custody in Turkey weeks after he goes missing in Kenya.
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Bangladesh arrests tiger poaching suspect after 20-year hunt

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The man known as "Tiger Habib" is alleged to have killed about 70 endangered Bengal tigers.
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Belgian ambassador loses South Korea posting after wife slaps worker

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The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage.
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Privacy group targets website 'cookie terror'

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Campaigners lodge hundreds of complaints against sites they claim break cookie laws.
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France police 'neutralise' armed ex-soldier after Dordogne manhunt

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The 29-year-old man was injured in a shoot-out with police after a 24-hour manhunt, reports say.
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Tarzan actor Joe Lara, 58, presumed dead in plane crash

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He and six others are missing believed dead after their plane crashed into a lake in the US.
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Texas Democrats block 'discriminatory' bill on voting

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A walkout by Democrats deprives the state legislature of a quorum to pass the divisive bill.
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China allows couples to have three children

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The move comes after a once-a-decade census showed China's population grew at its slowest pace in decades.
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Argentina stripped of Copa America tournament

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The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was stripped of the tournament.
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Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam to test entire city amid new variant fears

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13 million people in Ho Chi Minh will be tested and new social distancing rules have been imposed.
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Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK

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Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK.
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Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

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The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government.
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Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala

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BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020.
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War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show

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Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away.
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Nigeria school abduction: Gunmen kidnap students in Niger state

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At least 150 students are reported missing after armed men stormed a school in Niger state.
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France rejects Iranian spy charges for tourist Benjamin Briere

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Benjamin Briere was detained in Iran in 2020 after flying a drone near the Iran-Turkmenistan border.
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Israel's right-wing leader Bennett backs deal to oust PM Netanyahu

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A right-wing leader expresses support for a unity government that would end the prime minister's 12 years in office.
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Barcelona: Homophobic attacks spark outcry

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One man required surgery after he and his friends were beaten up by a group of men on a beach.
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Israeli opposition inch closer to deal to oust Netanyahu

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Party leaders are inching towards a coalition deal that would end the era of PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
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French Open 2021: Naomi Osaka faces default from Grand Slam for refusing to speak to media

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World number two Naomi Osaka faces expulsion from the French Open if she continues to refuse to speak to the media.
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Colombia protests: UN calls for investigation into Cali deaths

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Troops are patrolling the city of Cali after weeks of violent anti-government demonstrations.
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Indonesia ferry fire: More than 270 people rescued from blaze near remote islands

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One person is still missing after the fire aboard a passenger ferry near Indonesia's remote Sula Islands.
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Florida shooting: Two dead, more than 20 wounded in Hialeah

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Three people fired into a crowd outside a banquet hall in Hialeah, a city north of Miami.
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Mount Everest: 'Aim high' female teacher who set new speed record says

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Ex-teacher Tsang Yin Hung, 45, is one of three climbers who have set Everest records in recent days.
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Israel politics: Lapid nears coalition after Netanyahu fell short

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Israel's opposition parties are close to a coalition agreement to form a "government of change".
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France manhunt for armed ex-soldier who fired on police

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Authorities tell residents to stay indoors as police hunt for the man who opened fire on police.
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Nashville hat shop faces backlash for selling anti-vaccine Nazi Jewish star

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The Nashville shop apologises after it used a Nazi symbol to spread a "not vaccinated" message.
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Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali

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The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation.
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Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death

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Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer.
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'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India

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The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India.
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Piccadilly 1965: How six Indian friends found their feet in the UK

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One day in 1965 Praful Patel heard five men talking Gujarati in London's Central YMCA - they quickly became close friends.
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Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft

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Authorities are baffled by the "bizarre crime" of a serial con artist who has travelled the world.
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How Ben Crump became America's go-to civil rights lawyer

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When families lose a loved one in a police shooting, more often than not Ben Crump gets a call. Why is he the go-to man?
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Stuck on a world tour serving soup in Lahore

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A German couple crossed 11 countries before the pandemic halted them en route to India.
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Africa's political dynasties: How presidents groom their sons for power

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Congo-Brazzaville's leader is the latest to fuel speculation that he wants his son to succeed him.
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Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis

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Thousands of people angry at the slow rollout of vaccines take to the streets in cities across Brazil.
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Afghanistan: Bus blast kills three university staff

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A roadside bomb hits a bus carrying teachers from Al-Biruni university north of the capital Kabul.
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Quiz: How well do you know Roger Federer's Grand Slam

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Roger Federer is about to play his first Grand Slam in 16 months - how much do you know about the Swiss great's record at the majors?
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All you need to know about the French Open

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The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam.
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Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight

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Michael Haak exposed himself to his female co-pilot and watched porn on a laptop, a court is told.
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San Jose shooting: Guns, petrol and 22,000 rounds of ammunition found

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A search of the man's home reveals 12 guns, Molotov cocktails and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
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Sri Lanka's beaches swamped with burning ship debris

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Plastic and chemical contamination threatens environment and livelihoods in Sri Lanka.
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North Korea says children volunteering on mines and farms

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State news reports the orphans want "to repay even just a millionth of the love the party showed".
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Colombia protests: Duque sends military to Cali

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Four people died on Friday night in the city, the epicentre of protests against the government.
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Indian Premier League 2021: Tournament to resume in United Arab Emirates in September

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The remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League season will take place in the United Arab Emirates in September and October.
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Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

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The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people.
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Mali names coup leader Col Assimi Goïta as transitional president

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The country's constitutional court says Col Assimi Goïta should now "lead the transition process".
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Mount Nyiragongo: Why DR Congo fears the explosive power of a lake

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Volcanic activity has raised fears of a rare eruption at Lake Kivu in the country's east.
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Footage shows US flight attendant being attacked by passenger

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A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant.
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Tiziana Cantone: Italian woman's body to be exhumed in murder probe

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Tiziana Cantone was thought to have taken her life in 2016 after a video of her having sex went viral.
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Don't take on China alone, says ex-Australia PM Kevin Rudd

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Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd says countries should work together if they seek to challenge China.
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The Rohingya refugees trapped on a remote island miles from land

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Rohingya refugees taken to a remote island off Bangladesh tell the BBC they are desperate to leave.
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George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

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The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after?
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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Warnings of genocide and famine

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Concern is mounting about the devastating effects of the conflict raging in Tigray since November.
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Kashmir: A father digging up the ground to find his missing son

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Nine months after his son's abduction, a father continues to look for closure in India's Kashmir.
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Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

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More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?
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Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers

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German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers.
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Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?

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An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage.
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President Biden to propose $6tn spending plan

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The proposed budget would bring the US to spending levels not seen since World War Two.
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Covid: EU approves Pfizer-BioNTech jab for 12-15 year olds

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German leaders say that vaccinations of children aged over 12 will start on 7 June.
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Cruella: Disney's live-action origin story gets mixed reviews

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"Extremely entertaining" or "messy, flabby and confused"? The critics weigh in on the new film.
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William Amos: Politician apologises after urinating during video call

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It was the second online mishap for Canadian MP William Amos - who previously appeared naked.
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Tesla cameras will monitor driver awareness

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The electric car company says it will now "detect inattentiveness" amid safety concerns.
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French oil giant Total rebrands in shift to renewables

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Total is the latest energy giant to face pressure from shareholders to reduce carbon emissions faster.
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'I think buying a used car is still in my future'

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Ohio's newly minted vaccination lottery millionaire has plans for the windfall.
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Belarus plane: Russia accuses EU of risking passenger safety

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Russia condemns a decision to avoid Belarusian airspace over the arrest of a dissident journalist.
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Barack Obama: 'Marcus Rashford is way ahead of where I was at 23'

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Barack Obama praises footballer Marcus Rashford's anti-poverty work in a Zoom meeting.
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Nike says it split with Neymar over sexual assault investigation

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The sportswear giant and Brazilian footballer give conflicting accounts of why they parted ways.
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Sri Lanka: Burning ship coats beaches in oil and debris

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Sri Lankan and Indian naval boats are struggling to put out the eight-day blaze on the X-Press Pearl.
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Iran's presidential election: Who the candidates are

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What there is to know about the seven men standing in the forthcoming poll.
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Germany officially recognises colonial-era Namibia genocide

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Foreign Minister Heiko Maas asks for forgiveness for atrocities and announces financial support deal.
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Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests

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Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019.
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Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal

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The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries.
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Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China

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It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China.
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US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

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A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan.
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Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

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Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character".
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Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

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The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help.
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The looming battle over abortion in the US

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Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year.
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In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

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A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards.
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Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

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Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife.
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Mystery plans to redraw Balkan borders alarm leaders

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Unofficial plans to change the borders have caused alarm - but no-one knows whose idea they are.
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Three sentenced over Barcelona and Cambrils jihadist attacks

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The men assisted those responsible for attacks in 2017 that killed 16 people and injured 140.
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Covid: France imposes quarantine on UK travellers

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France joins Austria and Germany in introducing restrictions due to the spread of the Indian variant.
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Hong Kong electoral reform: LegCo passes 'patriots' law

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The electoral reform keeps "unpatriotic" figures from power and tightens China's grip on Hong Kong.
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Macron asks Rwanda to forgive France over 1994 genocide role

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At a memorial to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda's capital President Macron admits French mistakes.
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India YouTuber arrested for 'flying' dog with helium balloons

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He tied helium balloons to his dog and attempted to "fly" the pet to make a viral video.
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Franz Kafka: Manuscripts, drawings and personal letters go online

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It comes after years of restoration and cataloguing by the National Library of Israel.
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Covid: China hits back as US revisits Wuhan lab leak theory

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China accuses the US of "political manipulation" over investigations into the origins of the pandemic.
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Mountain biker Bienvenido Aguado lands record 100ft front flip

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Spanish rider Bienvenido Aguado lands what is believed to be the longest dirt-to-dirt front flip on record.
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Super 'blood' Moon treats stargazers around the world

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Two rare celestial events have coincided as the Moon appears larger during a lunar eclipse.
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Biden demands ceasefire and end to abuses

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The US president highlights the rights abuses and the possibility of famine as fighting continues.
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Belarus: I'm ready to beg for help, says mother of detained woman

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The mother of Sofia Sapega, who was arrested when her flight was grounded in Minsk, speaks to the BBC.
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DR Congo: Thousands flee Goma after second volcano warning

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It comes days after an eruption killed 32 people and destroyed hundreds of homes around Goma.
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Melbourne lockdown: Fears over outbreak sparks restrictions

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The Australian state of Victoria shuts down again as a fresh outbreak in the capital fuels anxiety.
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César Prieto: Cuban baseball player defects on Florida trip

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Cuban officials confirm César Prieto left their delegation during a pre-Olympic tournament.
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Azerbaijan captures six Armenian troops on border

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The six were surrounded by Azeri troops who foiled a sabotage mission, Azerbaijan says.
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School of Rock drummer Kevin Clark dies aged 32

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Jack Black and Miranda Cosgrove lead tributes to the musician, who was killed in a traffic accident.
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A cannabis empire that caused chaos on Native land

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How a rush to cash-in on cannabis ended in disaster in New Mexico.
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Mali coup: Col Goïta seizes power - again

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The military stages a second coup in under 10 months, drawing an angry reaction from foreign powers.
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Ohio announces winner of first vaccination lottery

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A suburban Cincinnati woman wins the Midwestern state's first $1m (£700,000) Vax-a-Million prize.
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Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91

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The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said.
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Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on

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Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on.
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'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

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Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation.
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Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

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The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan.
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Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for four months after blackouts

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President Hassan Rouhani says the energy-consuming activity must be halted for four months.
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French films show far too much smoking, campaigners say

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Anti-smoking groups demand the French government cuts its funding for movies that show tobacco use.
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Nigeria: More than 130 missing after boat sinks in Kebbi state

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Eyewitnesses say more than 160 people were on the vessel and just 22 have been rescued.
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Covid: Russia starts vaccinating animals

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Russia has started vaccinating animals with what it says is the world's first animal-specific jab.
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San Jose shooting: 'Multiple fatalities' in California shooting

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The shooting took place at a regional rail yard in San Jose, California early on Wednesday.
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Belarus jails: Stories of fear and violence

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Hundreds of people described as "political prisoners" are held, including journalists and protesters.
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Shell: Netherlands court orders oil giant to cut emissions

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Campaigners say it is the first time a company has been legally bound by the Paris climate accord.
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Cyclone Yaas: Severe storm makes landfall on India coast

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It comes as India is already struggling to deal with a second deadly wave of Covid-19 infections.
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'Doomsday' couple Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell charged with murder

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The couple had espoused apocalyptic religious beliefs and were already facing other charges.
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Syria holds presidential election dismissed as farce by opposition

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Bashar al-Assad is seen as certain to win an election rejected as a farce by the opposition.
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Galápagos tortoise found alive is from species thought extinct

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Tests carried out on a giant tortoise found in 2019 confirm it belongs to a species believed extinct.
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Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president pleads not guilty for multi-billion dollar arms deal

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South Africa's former president is accused of corruption over a contract worth $5bn.
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Teotihuacán: Alarm over construction near ancient site

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Bulldozers have razed areas near the pre-Hispanic ruins at Teotihuacán, a World Heritage Site.
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Italy cable car fall: Three arrested over fatal accident

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Investigators say an emergency brake system had been disabled before the crash, which killed 14.
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Samuel E Wright: Tributes paid to actor who voiced crab in The Little Mermaid

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The actor and singer voiced Sebastian and sang Under The Sea in Disney's 1989 animated favourite.
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'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'

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Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate.
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Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich's colleagues fear for their lives

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Associates of detained dissident journalist Roman Protasevich say they are receiving death threats.
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Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle

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Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power.
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Uefa opens proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over European Super League plan

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Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League.
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Grand jury to consider Donald Trump charges

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The New York jury will decide whether to indict the ex-president on criminal charges, local media say.
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Marilyn Manson active arrest warrant issued on assault charges

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The US singer is accused of two counts of assault at a concert in the state of New Hampshire in 2019.
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France puzzled by mystery anti-Pfizer campaign offer

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French social media influencers say they have been offered money to discredit the anti-Covid vaccine.
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AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

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A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang.
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Peker videos: Gang leader's claims rattle Turkish government

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A Turkish gang boss's videos go viral with his claims of serious crimes by Turkish officials.
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Mali's coup leader Assimi Goïta seizes power again

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The interim president and PM have been removed from office by the man who led last year's coup.
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Global heating: Study shows impact of 'climate racism' in US

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Black people in the US are subject to double the level of heat stress in cities than whites.
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Shepherd hailed for saving six in deadly Chinese ultramarathon

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Zhu Keming was reportedly grazing his sheep during the sudden weather change that killed 21 runners.
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John Cena: Fast and Furious star sorry over Taiwan remark backlash

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John Cena posts a video apology in Chinese after describing Taiwan as a "country".
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Sri Lanka navy rescue crew following chemical fire on cargo ship

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All 23 members of the Singaporean X-Press Pearl's crew were evacuated.
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Russia threatens to slow down Google over 'banned content'

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The country’s media watchdog says it will slow down internet speeds to the site if the content is not deleted.
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Belarus flights redirected after Roman Protasevich's arrest

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EU leaders promise more sanctions after a dissident journalist was arrested on a diverted flight.
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Israel-Gaza conflict: Blinken promises US support for Gaza reconstruction

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The US secretary of state wants to consolidate a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants.
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Elliot Page: Actor wins praise for sharing swimming shorts image after top surgery

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The trans actor previously described top surgery, where breast tissue is removed, as "life-saving".
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Peru's Shining Path kills 16, including children, ahead of polls

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An offshoot of the Shining Path rebel group said it was behind the attack in the remote jungle area.
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Ramdev: Doctors furious over yoga guru's insulting Covid remark

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A video of Baba Ramdev mocking patients for trying to find oxygen went viral earlier this month.
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Texas to allow unlicensed carrying of handguns

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A bill which further eases some of the loosest gun laws in the US is set to be approved.
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Rocco Morabito: Italian fugitive arrested in Brazil

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Rocco Morabito, who has been wanted since the 1990s, escaped from a prison in Uruguay in 2019.
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Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

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More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance?
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Australia power station explosion leaves thousands without electricity

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Energy companies are scrambling to restore electricity supply after a Queensland power station fire.
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Florida governor signs bill to ban Big Tech 'deplatforming'

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The Florida measure will fine companies that violate the rules up to $250,000 per day.
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Peloton to build first US factory after supply problems

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The exercise equipment company has struggled to keep up with demand during the pandemic.
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Australia to shut embassy in Afghanistan over violence fears

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Canberra cites an "uncertain security environment", as the pullout of international troops proceeds.
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US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics

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It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon.
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Indian police visit Twitter's office after 'manipulated media' label

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It comes after the social media giant labelled a ruling party spokesman tweet as "manipulated media".
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Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India

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The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000.
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EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

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Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held.
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Iran agrees to extend IAEA nuclear monitoring deal for one month

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Iran says it is showing "good faith" while talks on saving a nuclear accord continue in Vienna.
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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador's new leader faces uphill struggle

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The new president faces a divided Congress and plenty of economic challenges amid the Covid pandemic.
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DR Congo's Goma volcano: Drone images show devastation

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Hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupted.
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Indian couple holds mid-air wedding 'to escape Covid restrictions'

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The nuptials reportedly took place at the same time as India's official death toll passed 300,000.
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George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race?

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A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father.
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Coronavirus: Training dogs to identify the scent of Covid-19

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Trials are underway with dogs trained to sniff out the coronavirus. If the trails are successful, dogs could aid efforts to prevent super-spreading in busy areas.
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Kevin Spacey set for acting return in Italian film

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It will be the star's first film role since he was accused of sexual assaults, which he denies.
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Fish 'not as carbon friendly' as previously thought

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Commercial fishing by so-called bottom trawling could emit as much CO2 as air travel, a study argues.
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Belarus Ryanair flight diverted: Passengers describe panic on board

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Those on board describe a "sudden dive" as the aircraft changed course due to a reported bomb threat.
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Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court for first time since military coup

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Deposed leader of Myanmar is allowed to meet her lawyers for the first time before adjourned hearing.
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Body of missing man found in Spanish dinosaur statue

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Police say the man was reported missing by his family and no foul play is suspected in his death.
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Samoa's first female PM locked out of parliament by losing opponent

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Fiame Naomi Mata'afa holds makeshift swearing in ceremony in a tent after opponent locks the doors.
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Mottarone cable car crash: Italy investigates cause of accident

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Operators of the cable car near Lake Maggiore said maintenance and checks were carried out regularly.
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Israel-Gaza: How much money does Israel get from the US?

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Israel gets billions of dollars in US aid - we look at why, and what that money is used for.
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Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday

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A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter.
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China marathon: Fans mourn top runners killed in deadly race

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Many pay tribute to the athletes who died in the controversial ultramarathon that killed 21 people.
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Japan ramps up mass vaccinations in Tokyo and Osaka amid Covid surge

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The new vaccination drive in Tokyo and Osaka comes as hospitals struggle to cope with cases.
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Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'

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The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land.
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India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages

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India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher.
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Children speak of sickness and neglect in US asylum camps

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The BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect, lice and filth, through a series of interviews with children and staff at US detention camps for children.
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US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title

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Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest man to win a major as he claims the US PGA Championship to win a sixth major title.
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Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers

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German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers.
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Eritrea viewpoint: I fought for independence but I'm still waiting for freedom

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As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved.
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The couple who met on YouTube

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Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown.
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Mount Nyiragongo: Volcanic eruption in DR Congo leaves people homeless

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People are telling of their fears after a volcano erupted in DR Congo, sending lava towards homes.
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Belarus 'diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist', says opposition

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A flight from Greece to Lithuania lands in Minsk, reportedly because of a bomb scare.
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ICYMI: Eiffel Tower art and a new plane fuel

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From Eiffel Tower art to cooking-oil plane fuel, here are some stories you might have missed this week.
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Indian Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar arrested in murder case

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Sushil Kumar is accused of being involved in the murder of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankhar.
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Eight dead after cable car falls in Italy

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At least eight killed after cable car falls near Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, rescuers say
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Israel-Gaza: A conflict on pause as both sides claim victory

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Morale among supporters of Gaza's armed groups remains intact after the 11-day conflict with Israel.
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Damiano David: Eurovision winner denies taking drugs

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The lead singer of winning Italian band Måneskin denies taking cocaine after online claims.
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Mount Nyiragongo: Lava destroys houses after DR Congo volcano erupts

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Thousands of people have fled their homes after fountains of lava burst from the Mount Nyiragongo.
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Black fungus: India reports nearly 9,000 cases of rare infection

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The normally rare infection has a 50% mortality rate, and is hitting recovering Covid-19 patients.
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Virgin Galactic rocket plane soars to edge of space

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Sir Richard Branson's spaceplane completes the first of three key test flights above New Mexico.
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China race: Severe weather kills cross-country runners

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At least 20 die as freezing rain and winds hit a cross-country race in a mountainous tourist site.
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Atletico edge Real Madrid to Spanish title

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Atletico Madrid edge city rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title in dramatic fashion by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid in the final game.
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Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?

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Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction.
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Koori Mail: Thirty years of reporting on Aboriginal Australia

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The Koori Mail, Australia's only fully Indigenous-owned and managed newspaper, is turning 30.
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Indian tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped

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The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India.
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Forgotten Cyprus hero who eradicated island's malaria

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Mehmet Aziz was behind one of Cyprus's most important recent achievements but few have heard of him.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'

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A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'

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Italy's Måneskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni.
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Inside Russia's Trefoil military base in the Arctic

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BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford gets rare access to the Russian military base, known as Arctic Trefoil.
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Why Iranians have been queueing for chicken

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Long lines for government-subsidised poultry have been seen in cities and towns across Iran.
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Mount Nyiragongo: DR Congo plans to evacuate city as volcano erupts

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Residents of Goma flee to safety as nearby Mount Nyiragongo throws huge lava fountains into the air.
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Israel-Palestinian conflict: Eyes on peace options as Gaza truce holds

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Mediators try to cement the truce, as Israel and Palestinian militants take stock of an 11-day conflict.
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Bayern Munich 5-2 Augsburg: Robert Lewandowski breaks goalscoring record

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Robert Lewandowski scores in the final minute of the season for Bayern Munich to break Gerd Muller's 49-year record of goals in a Bundesliga campaign.
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Princess Latifa: Dubai photo appears to show missing woman

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The Emirati princess has been imprisoned in Dubai since she tried to escape in 2018.
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Covid: India tells social media firms to remove 'India variant' from content

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Platforms are told to take down all content that refers to an "Indian variant" of the coronavirus.
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French army chief says UN report into air strike was biased

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Gen Lecointre says he believes Europe will still be fighting jihadism in the Sahel in 10 years time.
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China's Zhurong rover takes first drive on Mars

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China is now the second country after the US to operate a rover on the Red Planet.
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Myanmar coup: Junta head claims Aung San Suu Kyi 'in good health'

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Min Aung Hlaing makes the claim in his first interview since seizing power in February.
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Covid: Argentina starts new lockdown as cases soar

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The country that endured one of the world's longest quarantines is back under restrictions.
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Salmonella: CDC urges Americans not to kiss chickens amid outbreak

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The US public health agency asks people to be careful around live poultry after a multi-state outbreak.
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Coronavirus: How Covid-19 crushed India's healthcare systems

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Experts say Covid-19 has exposed the inadequacies of India's healthcare infrastructure.
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Air India cyber-attack: Data of millions of customers compromised

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Passport details, ticket information and credit card data were compromised in the February attack.
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Einstein handwritten letter with E=mc2 equation auctioned

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The rare example of the equation in Einstein's handwriting sells for $1.2m, much more than expected.
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Prison guards spared jail time in Epstein suicide plea deal

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The two prison workers fabricated log entries to make it seem like they checked on Epstein.
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Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army

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Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help.
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Champion horse mystery in the Gulf angers Poles

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A horse deal gone sour underlines problems bedevilling a world-famous Polish stud farm.
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A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera

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Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera.
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Tennessee cops mocked dying man's plea: 'I can't breathe'

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"Help me," pleaded William Jennette as officers restrained him, "they're going to kill me."
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George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

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A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened.
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'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'

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Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora.
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Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

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Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes.
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From beer to Tinder boosts: The bribes for people to get jabbed

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Free beer, marijuana and Tinder boosts are among the incentives being offered - but do they work?
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State of emergency 'won't stop Olympics'

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This summer's Olympics will go ahead even if Tokyo remains in a state of a emergency, says IOC vice-president John Coates.
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Gaza-Israel conflict in pictures: 11 days of destruction

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People in Gaza and Israel assess the damage to their homes and cities after 11 days of fighting.
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Palestinians and Israelis react to ceasefire

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Whilst Palestinians took to the streets to celebrate, reaction from Israelis was more subdued.
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Israel-Gaza: How children on both sides experienced the conflict

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The BBC talks to children on both sides of the Israel-Gaza conflict about their experiences.
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Alabama overturns decades-old ban on yoga in schools

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Yoga, banned in Alabama public schools since 1993, can be taught again - but with some restrictions.
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The beauty YouTuber who's hosting Eurovision

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Nikkie de Jager is Eurovision's first transgender host, telling Newsbeat it's "a dream come true".
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Dave Bautista swaps Guardians of the Galaxy for wrestling zombies

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Dave Bautista, of Guardians of the Galaxy and WWE fame, leads the charge against a city of zombies in his latest movie
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France's 18-year-olds given €300 culture pass

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French teens can use the funds for cinema tickets, musical instruments or to buy books and videos.
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El Salvador: Remains of 24 people found in ex-policeman's garden

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Officials in El Salvador believe the mass grave may contain up to 40 bodies, mostly of women or girls.
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Critically ill Covid-19 patients 'more likely' to die in Africa

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There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find.
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Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

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UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday.
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Copa America games moved amid Colombia protests

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Colombia will no longer co-host the 2021 Copa America tournament with Argentina after a series of protests in the country.
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Tarun Tejpal: Indian former editor cleared of raping colleague

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Tarun Tejpal had denied allegations that he raped a female colleague in a hotel elevator in 2013.
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Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for loo break

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The Japanese man may be punished for leaving the controls in the hands of an untrained conductor.
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School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

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Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change.
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WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

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The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Biden signs law to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes

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President Biden signs a bipartisan law to "stop the hatred and the bias" against Asian Americans.
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Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect

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The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died.
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Covid: Why has Seychelles seen rising case numbers?

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It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation.
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Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts

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Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency.
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Sri Lanka: Covid increases China influence in India's backyard

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As India struggles to deal with the virus, China steps in to help its neighbours like Sri Lanka.
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Eurovision: TIX, Tourettes and mental health

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Norway's Eurovision entry has come to this years competition with more than music on the agenda.
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George Nkencho killing: 'The door closed and then I heard the shots'

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George Nkencho was shot dead by police officers outside his Dublin home in December 2020.
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Fears over 'silent dictatorship' in Chad

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After the death of President Idriss Déby. Chad is riven by conflicting desires for democracy and security.
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Big cats seized from zoo in Netflix's Tiger King

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Officials seized 68 tigers, lions, hybrids and a jaguar from the Oklahoma zoo shown in the TV series.
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Black fungus: Call to declare epidemic in Indian states

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The health authorities ask states to declare an epidemic after a normally rare infection surges.
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Belgian national park shut in hunt for far-right soldier

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The manhunt for the heavily armed weapons trainer continues in a vast area near the Dutch border.
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Carrefour in Kenya: The true price of the discounts

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The French retailer has expanded massively in Kenya but a tribunal has found it guilty of unfair practices.
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Ceuta migrants: The photos that captured Spain's attention

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A photo of a volunteer comforting a migrant in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta goes viral.
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German officer who posed as Syrian refugee in terror trial

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Caught leading a double life, Lt Franco A denies planning far-right attacks on politicians.
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Farewell (again) to Microsoft's Internet Explorer

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Microsoft has set a deadline for retiring its legacy web browser from consumer versions of Windows 10.
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Nicolas Sarkozy: Ex-president goes on trial for illegal campaign funding

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He is accused of illegally overspending by millions of euros on his failed 2012 re-election campaign.
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Friends: 7 things the trailer reveals about the reunion

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Including guest stars, emotional moments, set visits, table reads and Phoebe's singing.
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Climate change: EU official backs German Greens on curbing flights

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The Greens' leader - a strong candidate for chancellor - wants to ban short-haul flights.
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Queensland offers cash bonus to attract tourism workers

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The offer is open to people in Australia who want to come and work in Queensland.
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ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

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The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump.
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Four beheaded in Guatemala prison riot, police say

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At least four prisoners are beheaded during a fight between rival gangs at a jail in Quetzaltenango.
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Qantas accelerates cost cuts as $1.5bn loss looms

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The Australian flag carrier also said its debts had peaked as domestic travel returns to near-normal.
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Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'

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A Hamas official talks of a ceasefire "within a day or two", but firing from both sides continue.
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Republicans defy Trump to back Capitol riot probe

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Thirty-five Republicans sided with Democrats in the House of Representatives to set up a commission.
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US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?

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The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries.
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Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due

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Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation.
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Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control

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Russia vows to protect its interests from a remote outpost as global warming opens up the Arctic.
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'His death is a catastrophe': Gaza doctors mourn specialist killed in air strike

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Dr Ayman Abu al-Ouf and 12 members of his family were killed in an Israeli raid on Sunday.
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Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?

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They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases.
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Eurovision: Iceland out of live shows due to Covid

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A pre-recorded performance will be used instead after a member of Daði og Gagnamagnið tests positive.
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Israel-Gaza violence: The children who have died in the conflict

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Dozens of children have been killed on both sides. Here's what we know about some of them.
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Marilyn Manson's ex-assistant sues over sexual assault and battery claims

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Ashley Walters files legal papers claiming the singer used his fame to "exploit and victimise" her.
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Spain migrants: 'I said goodbye to my family and left with nothing'

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Around half of the 8,000 migrants who reached a Spanish enclave in Morocco have been sent back.
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Malawi burns thousands of Covid-19 vaccine doses

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Health officials hope the event will increase public confidence in getting the vaccination.
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Demi Lovato is non-binary and is changing pronouns to they/them, singer announces

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"Today is a day I'm so happy to share more of my life with you all," the US singer tells fans.
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Belgian manhunt for soldier who threatened top virologist Ranst

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Police search woodland for a heavily armed soldier who disappeared after reportedly making threats.
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Dean du Plessis: The first visually impaired commentator to cover international cricket

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Dean du Plessis, the world's first blind cricket commentator, talks about his love for the game, his journey into the commentary box and the techniques he uses.
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Amphotericin-B: Concern over 'black fungus' drug shortage as cases rise

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The intravenous injection is in short supply as hospitals report a spike in cases.
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Indonesia: Climate change destroying world's oldest animal painting

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Higher temperatures have accelerated build-up of salts, which causes the art to flake off the walls.
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Covid: France to reopen bars and restaurants as lockdown eases

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The country prepares for a phased reopening as daily Covid cases fall and vaccinations accelerate.
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Somerton man: Body exhumed in bid to solve Australian mystery

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Investigators hope DNA advances will uncover clues as to the identity of the body found in the 1940s.
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Japan pulls controversial asylum seeker bill after criticism

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Criticism of the bill was mounting after the death of a Sri Lankan refugee held in detention.
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Pelosi calls for China Winter Olympics boycott

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The Speaker of the House said heads of state should not attend the Games due to human rights abuses.
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New York prosecutor says Trump inquiry now 'criminal'

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A spokesman for the state's top prosecutor says the inquiry is "no longer purely civil".
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Google AI tool can help patients identify skin conditions

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The tech giant says its "dermatology assist" tool can recognise 288 different skin ailments.
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India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims

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Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks.
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Denmark and the Syrian refugees no longer welcome to stay

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Denmark is criticised for becoming the first European country to revoke residence status for 200 people.
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Schalke's Bundesliga agony: Champions for four minutes & 38 seconds

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On the final day of the Bundesliga season in May 2001, Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony.
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Letter from Africa: The woman bucking the trend in Ghana to embrace her grey hair

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Elizabeth Ohene has ditched the hair dye which keeps most people's hair black in Ghana.
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Six announcements from Google developer conference

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Google's annual conference unveils their latest tech. Here's what we found interesting.
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Ezinma: How Beyoncé's violinist is tearing up the classical rulebook

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The musician is pushing classical music forward with her fusion of orchestral music and trap beats.
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Under deadly attack French police demand better protection

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Officers call for a tougher response to the violence they face after two were killed within a month.
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Charles Grodin: Beethoven and The Heartbreak Kid actor dies aged 86

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Grodin, who was best known for roles in Midnight Run and Beethoven, died of cancer, his son says.
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James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria

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James Ibori took the money while he was governor of Nigeria's Delta state in the early 2000s.
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Indian variant: Tower blocks quarantined in Germany

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"Public order officers suddenly turned up and we were locked in," said one resident.
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Israel closes Gaza border after mortar attack

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The border was briefly reopened on Tuesday to allow in a shipment of aid, including food and fuel.
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Ceuta: Spain sends troops as 6,000 migrants enter enclave

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PM Pedro Sánchez vows to restore order as migrants wade and swim into Ceuta from Morocco.
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Andrew Brown: No charges for police who shot black motorist

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The officers who fatally shot black motorist Andrew Brown will not face charges, prosecutors say.
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In pictures: Fear and mourning as Israel-Gaza violence rages on

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Striking images capture the human cost of the fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants.
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SEG Plaza evacuation: Shaking China skyscraper sends shoppers fleeing

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Local authorities do not yet know what caused the SEG Plaza in the city of Shenzhen to wobble.
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Migrants determined to enter Spain's Ceuta enclave: 'Either I'll die or I'll cross'

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At least 5,000 migrants have reached Spain's Ceuta enclave from neighbouring Morocco, a record number over a single day, Spanish officials say.
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Lost village emerges from Italian lake

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Repair works at a reservoir in Italy have revealed the remains of a village submerged for decades.
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Belarus raids top news site in widening crackdown

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Major independent site Tut.by goes offline and its editor's home is raided.
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Amazon 'in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn'

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The deal would give the e-commerce giant's streaming service a vast library of content.
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Just 20 firms behind more than half of single-use plastic waste - study

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The study looked at approximately 1,000 factories that make the raw materials for single-use products.
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Galapagos Islands: Erosion fells Darwin's Arch

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The famous rock formation has collapsed due to natural erosion, Ecuador's environment ministry says.
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More than a billion sparrows in the world, study finds

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At least 50 billion individual wild birds are on the planet, including 1.6 billion house sparrows, scientists say.
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The woman trailblazer set to take the reins in Samoa

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For the first time ever, a Samoa election was tightly contested - and it's a woman who came out top.
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Pfizer vaccine can now be stored in fridge for longer, EU drug regulator says

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The European Medicines Agency ruling could help the EU's Covid vaccine rollout.
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Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire

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The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues.
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Gaza-Israel conflict: Israel defends strategy as death toll mounts

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A ferocious bombardment aims to hobble Hamas's capabilities, but civilians are also in harm's way.
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Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?

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Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate.
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Covid in India: Tracing a family’s fight to save a father

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Covid has overrun India's hospitals, leaving many fighting to find treatment for sick relatives.
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Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn't get a Victoria Cross

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Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say.
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How US police training compares with the rest of the world

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Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries.
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Ariana Grande marries Dalton Gomez in 'intimate' ceremony

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The 27-year-old US singer ties tied the knot with property agent Dalton Gomez in California.
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Jake Paul investigated over suspected driving on protected turtle beach

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Some Puerto Rico beaches are protected as endangered turtles nest in the sand.
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Over 100 Moroccan migrants swim to Spain's Ceuta enclave

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Rubber rings and rafts were used as families and many boys swam round border fences.
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Israel-Gaza violence: Calls to protect civilians as conflict endures

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The UN, US and UK are among those making pleas for people caught in continuing, intense violence.
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Ethiopia election: Fears over new delay

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The prime minister promises the election will be held soon, and will be free and fair.
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Bill Gates left Microsoft amid affair investigation

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Microsoft has said that it investigated Mr Gates' attempt in 2000 "to initiate an intimate relationship".
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Myanmar election: No evidence fraud in 2020 vote, observers say

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Conclusion contradicts claim by the military, which argues February coup was justified by voter fraud.
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Rapper J Cole scores on Basketball Africa debut

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Coach Alan Major says he is proud of US rapper J Cole as he makes his debut for Rwandan side Patriots in the Basketball Africa League.
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MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021: WandaVision wins big

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The Disney+ Marvel hit collected four awards including best show at the in-person Hollywood event.
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Chile constitution: Sweeping changes possible as independents win

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The right-wing government fails to win a third of the seats and will struggle to stop major changes.
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Israeli air strikes bombard Gaza Strip

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Israeli aircraft carried out dozens more air strikes on Gaza as fighting enters its second week.
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Train derails and explodes into flames

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The freight train was carrying highly flammable fertiliser and nearby residents have been evacuated.
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Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap

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The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage.
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Australia crocodile: Skull identified as part of new extinct species

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An eight-million-year-old skull found in 2009 is now believed part of an undiscovered reptile.
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Thailand: Record number of Covid cases as prison clusters grow

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The country last week admitted there were growing virus clusters in two jails outside Bangkok.
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Women's Champions League final: Chelsea 0-4 Barcelona

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Chelsea concede four goals in the first 36 minutes as Barcelona blow them away to win the Women's Champions League final.
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Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

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The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-battered India braces for storm

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Cyclone Tauktae is believed to be the strongest storm to hit the western state of Gujarat since 1988.
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US general reflects on Afghanistan departure

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General Scott Miller tells the BBC support to Afghan forces will continue ahead of the Nato pull-out.
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AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

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A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner.
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India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme

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The largest single supplier to the international Covax scheme has made no shipments since March.
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IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home

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It comes as the government faces fresh criticism for failing to support Australians stranded in India.
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Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'

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Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence.
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Nigeria's Boko Haram militants: Six reasons they have not been defeated

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After more than a decade of fighting, the Islamist militant group is still causing havoc in the north-east.
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'We gave Venezuelan migrants a licence to dream'

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Colombia granted Venezuelan migrants legal status, now it wants other countries to follow suit.
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Eurovision winner Salvador Sobral says contest is history for him

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Eurovision's highest-scoring winner Salvador Sobral says he now has to go his own way and set new goals.
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The cost of calling out a 'rape joke'

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One Malaysian teenager has braved a backlash for her principled stand.
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Israel Gaza conflict: Homes and buildings destroyed in Sderot and Gaza City

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Rocket attacks on Israel and air strikes on Gaza have continued, turning homes on both sides to rubble.
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Cyber-crime: Irish health system targeted twice by hackers

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Department of Health confirms its IT systems was hit by a ransomware attack last Thursday.
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Two killed as seats collapse at synagogue in West Bank

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The structure at a partially built synagogue near Jerusalem had been packed for a religious festival.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu defends Gaza press building bombing

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says destroying a high-rise block in Gaza on Saturday was justified.
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Covid: Taiwan orders toughest curbs amid infections spike

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Cinemas and entertainment venues are shutting down, and limits on public gatherings are tightened.
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John Kerry: US climate envoy criticised for optimism on clean tech

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John Kerry told the BBC technologies that don't yet exist will play a huge role in stabilising the climate.
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Myanmar military take rebel town of Mindat, Chinland

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Anti-military activists in the town armed themselves following protests against the February coup.
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John Kerry: 50% carbon emission cuts to come from technology 'we don't yet have'

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The US climate envoy says half of reductions to reach net zero will come from technology "we don't yet have".
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Driving Japan's first bullet trains

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The world's fastest ever train was launched in Japan in 1964.
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ICYMI: DJ set in the clouds and Harry Potter in NYC

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Here's some news from this week that you might have missed.
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No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss

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Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again.
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The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals

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Conservationists have built an ingenious system to help the endangered Javan slow loris.
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Torlonia marbles: 'The priceless statues I saw covered in dust and dirt'

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For years a priceless sculpture collection lay hidden behind a door on the staircase leading to David Willey's flat.
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Israel-Gaza: What the law says about the fighting

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Are Hamas and Israel acting within international law?
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Covid economy: What economists got right (and wrong)

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A year ago, the US economy tanked. Will it return to normal once the pandemic is over?
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Africa's lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis

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The far-reaching repercussions of African students forgetting their mother tongues.
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Israel-Palestinian conflict: False and misleading claims fact-checked

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We examine false and misleading claims from both sides that have been shared widely on social media.
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How do you convince people to have babies?

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As China and the US look set to shrink in population, what can they do to encourage people to procreate?
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India Covid-19: The 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping patients

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A tuk-tuk driver in India's capital, Delhi, is running a free ambulance service for Covid patients.
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Ben Kielesinski: The man who took the world on an adventure

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Throughout Covid Ben Kielesinski has taken his TikTok followers on trips around Vancouver.
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Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years

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Two young girls and their asylum seeker parents remain in detention despite years of campaigning.
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Hvaldimir: Seeking sanctuary for whale dubbed a Russian spy

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A campaign to protect a mysterious beluga whale near Norway is gathering pace - but will it work?
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Israel Gaza conflict: Biden calls leaders amid escalating violence

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The US president makes diplomatic calls after a sixth day of violence in the region.
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Leading conservatives Raisi and Larijani enter Iran presidential race

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Judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi and ex-parliamentary speaker Ali Larijani register for the June vote.
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How Israel's Iron Dome missile shield works

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The Israeli military says the Iron Dome is intercepting about 90% of the rockets fired from Gaza.
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Hong Kong's Ray Cordeiro, 'world's most durable DJ', retires at 96

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"Well that's it," says Ray Cordeiro in his final radio show, after more than 70 years in broadcasting.
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Gaza tower containing media offices collapses after Israeli strike

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A warning was given before the tower block, which housed news outlets, was destroyed.
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Cranes: Flying giant returning to Ireland after 300 years

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A pair of cranes are nesting on a rewetted peat bog in the Republic of Ireland's midlands.
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DR Congo Eid violence: Court hands down death sentences

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Rival Muslim groups clashed over who should lead end-of-Ramadan celebrations, killing one policeman.
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Eurovision 2021: Tusse - from child refugee to Swedish pop star

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"It's a huge honour for me... It's like the biggest thank you I can give," says Sweden's act Tusse.
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China Zhurong rover: Spacecraft successfully lands on Mars

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An animation shows how the six-wheeled Zhurong rover touched down on the Red Planet.
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Covid: First Australian repatriation flight from India lands in Darwin

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Many of the intended passengers on the repatriation flight were barred after positive Covid tests.
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Israel Gaza violence: US envoy arrives for de-escalation talks

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Appeals to Israeli and Palestinian leaders for calm have so far failed to produce a ceasefire agreement.
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Biden revokes Trump order to punish statue vandals

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Also scrapped is a Trump plan for a sculpture garden to US heroes, such as Whitney Houston.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict gives Biden foreign policy headache

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The US president and his aides wish to avoid being drawn into this graveyard of US-led peace initiatives.
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China lands its Zhurong rover on Mars

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The six-wheeled robot has made the hazardous descent to the surface of the Red Planet, China announces.
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White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses

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In at least one case a child was kept on a coach for four days, waiting to join his family.
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Tokyo Olympics: Why doesn't Japan cancel the Games?

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Current polls in Japan show nearly 70% of the population do not want the Olympics to go ahead.
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TikTok: How Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out on social media

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As fighting escalates, the social network has become a platform for airing grievances.
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Lourdes: Pilgrims flock to French sanctuary online in their millions

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With travel limited, millions are joining e-pilgrimages to a cave famed for its miraculous healings.
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Chile indigenous: Time to make our voices heard

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Members of indigenous groups in Chile will be represented in the constitutional convention.
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Covid: Delay child vaccinations and share jabs with Covax, says WHO

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Wealthier nations should instead donate more vaccines to low-income countries, the health body says.
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Elise Stefanik: Trump loyalist wins Republican leadership post

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Elise Stefanik's win is seen as a sign that former President Trump's grip on the party remains strong.
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Black Brazilians protest against racism and police violence

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Thousands protest against racism and police violence, a week after a deadly raid in a slum in Rio.
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Holocaust: Synagogue opens at Nazi massacre site in Ukraine

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The building is part of a new memorial at Babyn Yar, a site where nearly 34,000 Jews were murdered.
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Eid in Senegal: Pictures of Dakar's Korité fashion

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Men and women often get new clothes specially made for Korité - the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Covid: Greece ends lockdown measures and opens to tourists

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Flights arrive in Greece as restrictions on movement are lifted, but infections are still quite high.
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Covid cases mean Australia repatriation flight from India not full

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Dozens of citizens are understood to have tested positive ahead of the first flight home from Delhi.
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Kenya's BBI blocked in scathing court verdict for President Kenyatta

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President Kenyatta's plan to change the constitution is blocked after the court said it was illegal.
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Lottery jackpot 'winner' says she destroyed $26m ticket in laundry wash

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A woman who claims she bought the winning California Lottery ticket says she put it in the laundry.
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Irish health service hit by cyber attack

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The Health Service Executive in Ireland temporarily shuts down its IT system after a "significant ransomware attack".
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Is Bitcoin bad for the environment?

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The BBC's Ros Atkins looks into Bitcoin's affect on the environment after Tesla suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin due to climate change concerns.
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US fuel pipeline 'paid hackers $5m in ransom'

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Reports say Colonial Pipeline paid cyber-criminal gang DarkSide a ransom to prevent a data leak.
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Lebanon: Karpowership shuts down electricity supply

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Turkish firm Karpowership shuts down its generators over a lack of payment and a legal dispute.
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Israel-Gaza violence: Rockets and shelling continue

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Israel continues bombardment of Gaza in response to more rocket attacks from the Hamas-run enclave.
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Israel intensifies attacks in Gaza as conflict enters fifth day

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More than 100 people have been killed in Gaza and seven have died in Israel since Monday.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene accused of 'verbal assault' on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly shouted at the Democrat in a Capitol Hill corridor
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Paris seeks to ban through traffic in city centre by 2022

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The council wants to create a low-traffic zone to reduce pollution and congestion.
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Israel-Gaza: Conflict stalls Arab-Israeli rapprochement

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The violent flare-up comes months after some Arab nations normalised relations with Israel.
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'We cannot sleep': Mothers caught in the Israel-Gaza conflict

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Mothers in Israel and Gaza tell the BBC they are terrified for their families as fighting escalates.
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How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong

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A botched-up plan for procuring jabs has dried up stocks and sent prices soaring on the private market.
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Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts

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The world's richest man will reportedly set sail next month on one of the largest superyachts ever built.
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'I have no food': What it's like to live inside Cambodia's Covid red zone

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An estimated 120,000 people live in red zones in Phnom Penh, where they say food and help, is scarce.
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Colombia protesters: 'We're not scared anymore'

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Protests in Colombia are in their third week with demonstrators saying they plan to carry on.
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Israel-Gaza: BBC reporters' reaction on the ground

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Violence in Gaza and Israel shows no sign of abating amid rocket fire, air strikes and civil unrest.
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WE Charity: Trudeau cleared of ethics wrongdoing in political scandal

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Mr Trudeau said the watchdog report had confirmed what he had 'said from the beginning'.
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Russia picks team for film shot on International Space Station

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An actress and director will blast off in October - but Tom Cruise also plans to visit the ISS.
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Woman gives birth in Kyiv metro underpass

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Police in Ukraine helped a woman who went into labour in a metro underpass in the capital Kyiv.
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Kenya MP Moses Kuria admits taking $1,000 parliamentary bribe

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Moses Kuria's claim has been denied but the politician says such inducements are commonplace.
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Amazon set to hire 75,000 workers in US and Canada

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The online retail giant is hiring extra staff to meet growing demand as the pandemic continues.
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Film studio sorry for dubbing Laverne Cox's voice with a man

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Laverne Cox's character in Oscar-winning film Promising Young Woman was dubbed by a man in Italy.
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Israel-Gaza: Tensions high as violence continues

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Israeli ground troops are massing on the border with Gaza after more violence.
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Alireza: Alleged killing of Iranian gay man sparks outcry

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Ali Fazeli Monfared, known as Alireza, is said to have been murdered last week.
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Colombia protests: Shortages in Cali as demonstrations rumble on

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With protesters blockading key roads into Cali, residents are struggling to access essential items.
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Eid 2021: Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

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Millions of worshippers are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest events in the Muslim calendar.
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Pierre-Charles Boudot: Top French jockey under investigation for rape

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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Pierre-Charles Boudot has denied assaulting a woman in February.
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Israel-Gaza: Deaths mount as Israel-Gaza violence worsens

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Civilians tell of their terror as rocket fire and airstrikes rain down in Gaza and Israel.
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Elisabetta Belloni: Italy appoints first female spy chief

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"Woman of courage" Elisabetta Belloni is appointed head of Italy's secret services.
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Chrissy Teigen sorry for bullying Courtney Stodden on Twitter

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TV personality Courtney Stodden accepts her apology but questions its sincerity.
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Champions League final moved to Porto and 12,000 Chelsea and Manchester City fans can attend

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The Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City on 29 May is switched to Portugal from Turkey.
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Ellen DeGeneres reveals why she is ending her talk show

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She tells viewers "my instinct told me it's time", but doesn't directly address the recent scandal.
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Israel: Jewish and Arab mobs spread violence

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A Jewish mob assaults a man live on TV while Israeli Arabs attack a Jewish driver in Acre.
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Chinese county bans birthday parties in bid to be frugal

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The rules only apply to all communist party members, civil servants and village organisation leaders.
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Sydney casinos to ban cash after money laundering scandal

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It comes after an inquiry found evidence of criminal activity and money laundering at Australian casinos.
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Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk

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The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists.
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Covid vaccine: Ohio lottery offers residents shot at $1m

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The US state's governor tries to boost flagging demand for jabs with government-funded cash prizes.
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'Cocaine of the sea' threatens critically endangered vaquita

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The vaquita marina in Mexico is threatened by a clash of interests between fishing and conservation.
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Liz Cheney: Republican ousted from leadership for challenging Trump election claims

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After being ousted, Liz Cheney said she would continue to speak out against former President Trump.
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Israel-Gaza: Israeli Arabs clash with police in towns across Israel

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Unrest grows in Israel as the conflict between Palestinian militants in Gaza and the Israeli military escalates.
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Lod: Why an Israeli town's mayor is warning of civil war

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Israel has declared a state of emergency in Lod, after riots in the mixed Arab-Jewish town.
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Covid: Report finds serious failures in WHO and global response

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An independent review calls the international response to the pandemic a "toxic cocktail".
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Cameroon jails transgender women for 'attempted homosexuality'

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The two, one of whom is trans celebrity Shakiro, were found guilty of "attempting homosexuality".
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Norman Lloyd: Tributes paid to Hitchcock and St Elsewhere actor following his death at 106

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He worked with Hitchcock, played tennis with Chaplin and made his final film with Judd Apatow.
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Taliban capture Afghan district ahead of Eid ceasefire

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The Taliban have stepped up attacks on government forces, with US troops set to withdraw.
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Air France crash: Trial ordered for Airbus and airline over 2009 disaster

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The Paris court ruling comes 12 years after flight AF447 crashed into the Atlantic killing 228 people.
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Spooky 'Finding Nemo' fish washes up on California beach

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Anglerfish, which are known to lurk deep down on the seabed, very rarely wash up on land.
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Israel-Gaza: Fears of war as violence escalates

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The barrage of Palestinian militant rockets and Israeli air strikes grows, in the worst violence in years.
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Israel-Gaza: How locals are reacting to the latest violence

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Locals in Israel and Gaza terrified amid the worst flare-up in the conflict for years.
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How did a cyber-attack lead to long queues for petrol in the US?

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How did a cyber attack lead to a shortage of petrol in the US?
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Hong Kong: Top cop caught in unlicensed massage parlour raid

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The officer involved is allegedly the director of Hong Kong's National Security Department.
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Israel declares emergency in Lod as unrest spreads

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Riots sweep Lod as unrest grows after days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants.
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Liz Cheney faces vote to remove her from Republican leadership

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In an impassioned speech on the eve of the vote, Ms Cheney trained her fire again on "liar" Mr Trump.
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Biodiversity: Throwing money at schemes ineffective - charity

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Many internationally funded conservation schemes are underfunded and ineffective, researchers conclude.
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Colorado gunman killed six at party 'as he was not invited'

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The man who shot his girlfriend and five relatives at a birthday celebration had "control issues".
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How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic

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Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.
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President Biden's claims on the US economy fact-checked

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The president is hailing his economic progress since he came to office. We look at some of his claims.
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Budget: Australia tries to win back women with childcare plan

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The government's new budget targets women's health and childcare, but critics say more reform is needed.
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What are Eid and Ramadan and when are they?

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Ramadan is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar, but it's been affected by lockdown.
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As India halts vaccine exports, Nepal faces its own Covid crisis

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The landlocked country, which relies on India for medical supplies, is seeing a dramatic rise in cases.
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The Zimbabwe bill that could outlaw 'unpatriotic acts'

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Activists fear the proposed measure could limit the freedom to criticise the government.
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Russia school shooting: Children escape out of windows as eight killed in attack

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Children and a teacher have been killed in a shooting at a school in Kazan, Russia, officials say.
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Vesuvius ancient eruption rescuer identified at Herculaneum, says expert

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A body found at Herculaneum may have been part of Pliny the Elder's team sent to rescue residents.
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Israel-Palestinians: Old grievances fuel new fighting

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Failure to tackle deep-seated issues meant fresh violence between the two sides was a matter of time.
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Bob Marley: 40th anniversary of the music pioneer's death

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The reggae music legend died of cancer in 1981 aged just 36.
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Brazil Amazon: Deadly shootout as illegal miners enter indigenous land

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Violence in Brazil's Amazon is increasing, with tens of thousands of illegal miners in protected areas.
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Rapper J Cole to play in Basketball Africa League

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US rapper J Cole is set to sign for a Rwandan club ahead of the inaugural Basketball Africa League.
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Houston suspect arrested as pet tiger remains on the loose

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A murder suspect is in custody but his pet tiger is still roaming the streets of a Houston suburb.
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Escape tunnel found at Australian detention centre

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A refugee group claims the tunnel was close to breaching the site's outer perimeter.
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Nine dead in shooting at Russian school

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Eight children and a teacher died in a school shooting in Russian city of Kazan, Russian media say.
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Forests the size of France regrown since 2000, study suggests

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Conservation groups say naturally restored forests can help in the fight against climate change.
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WHO says India Covid variant of 'global concern'

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The WHO says the B.1.617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and requires further study.
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China: Census reveals slowest population growth in decades

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The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for couples to have more babies.
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Myanmar: Journalists who fled coup face Thailand deportation

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Five journalists and activists who fled Myanmar's violence are on trial for illegally entering Thailand.
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Ahmaud Arbery: US state of Georgia abolishes citizen's arrest law

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Georgia becomes the first US state to make the move, which was spurred by a black man's shooting.
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Biden denies benefits are holding back job-seekers

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The US president rejects claims that unemployed Americans have less of an incentive to find work.
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Strait of Hormuz: US fires warning shots at Iranian boats in Gulf

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The Pentagon accuses Iranian boats of acting "aggressively" near US vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Jerusalem violence: Deadly Israeli air strikes after Gaza rocket attacks

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Tensions between Israel and the Palestinians heighten after spiralling in recent days.
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Pakistan prepares for Eid, rattled by India's second wave

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As its neighbour succumbs to a devastating Covid crisis, fears rise in Pakistan in the run up to Eid.
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Biloela family: Locked up by Australia for three years

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Two young girls and their asylum seeker parents remain in detention despite years of campaigning.
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Love Has Won: Family's grief at death of mummified cult leader

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Police in Colorado say the body of Amy Carlson was mishandled, leaving her family appalled.
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The volunteers using 'honeypot' groups to fight anti-vax propaganda

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Volunteers are busting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories with decoy Facebook groups.
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How to get Bangladeshi men talking about mental health

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Bangladeshi men in the UK are being encouraged to talk about the effects the pandemic has had on them.
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Covid: DR Congo in race against time to vaccinate people

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In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.
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NBC refuses to air Golden Globes over lack of diversity

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NBC, which has aired the Hollywood awards ceremony since 1996, said it wants to see "meaningful reform".
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Nasa craft carrying 4.5bn-year-old asteroid dust begins long trek home

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Scientists believe the dust sample may provide clues on the formation of the Solar System.
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Agent Orange: French court rejects lawsuit against chemical companies

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The case sought damages from firms that produced the notorious defoliant used in the Vietnam War.
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Colonial hack: How did cyber-attackers shut off pipeline?

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Attacks on critical national infrastructure are an increasing concern, experts say.
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India Covid: Dozens of bodies wash up on banks of Ganges river

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It is not clear where the bodies came from, but local media suggest they may be Covid-19 victims.
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Iraqi TV journalist shot day after anti-government activist's killing

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TV reporter Ahmed Hassan and protest leader Ihab al-Wazni were targeted by unidentified gunmen.
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Michel Fourniret: French serial killer dies aged 79

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Dubbed the Ogre of the Ardennes, Fourniret killed at least eight girls or young women.
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China: Man left dangling from bridge after glass breaks

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The tourist was given counselling following his ordeal in a mountainous part of north-eastern China.
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German priests defy Vatican to bless gay couples

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The Love Wins movement emerged after the Catholic Church said in March that God "cannot bless sin".
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Why Colombia's protests are unlikely to fizzle out

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The government has agreed to hold talks with protest leaders but divisions run deep.
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Ethiopian former UN peacekeepers seek asylum in Sudan

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More than 100 people apply for asylum, as concern mounts over the conflict in Tigray.
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Russian top doctor who treated Navalny emerges from forest

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The ex-hospital chief whose team treated Putin critic Alexei Navalny went missing, but is safe now.
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Everest: China to set up 'separation line' at summit

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A team of mountaineers will mark a line between the Nepal and Chinese side to stop climbers mixing.
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French soldiers warn of civil war in new letter

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Members of the military accuse the French government of granting concessions to Islamism.
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Wael al-Saad Tawadros: Coptic monk hung over bishop's murder in Egypt

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A Christian monk is hanged for killing the head of desert monastery in 2018.
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Vancouver shooting: Man killed in gang-related violence at airport

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A man is shot dead outside the international airport in what police say is gang-related violence.
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China: Search for leopard missing more than a week

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A safari park is facing criticism for taking a week to tell locals about the missing leopard.
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