Iran lied about banned nuclear activity using stolen documents - Israel

Israel's prime minister shows what he says is proof that Iran lied using stolen documents.

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What do Russian papers say about sanctions?

As the EU announces new penalties, Steve Rosenberg looks at what Russian media has to say.

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Iran building collapse: Protesters turn on government over disaster

Nightly protests continue as Iranians seethe, a week after the deadliest building collapse in years.

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Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no reason anyone needs a gun other than for sports or hunting.

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EU struggles to resolve Russian oil ban proposal differences

The latest round of sanctions need approval from all 27 EU members but Hungary opposes the move.

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Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff: French BFMTV journalist killed in Ukraine

Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff was covering an evacuation operation near Severodonetsk when he was killed.

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'TikTok King', 77, challenges ex-rebel for Colombia's top job

Rodolfo Hernández, a populist and savvy social media user, faces an ex-rebel in Colombia's run-off.

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Sick killer whale 'found dead in France'

Experts had tried to guide the four-metre orca back to the sea after it swam up the River Seine.

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Sidhu Moose Wala: The edgy India rapper who died in gun violence

Sidhu Moose Wala won millions of fans but also upset some with his fascination for guns.

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Samuel Kanu: Nigeria's Methodist Church leader kidnapped

Samuel Kanu was taken in the south-east where separatists have been agitating for a breakaway state.

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Ukraine may soon get US long-range MLRS rocket system

The US looks set to send the weaponry, but Russia warns it would be a provocative escalation.

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Champions League final: UK calls for investigation into Paris stadium chaos

Police were criticised for firing tear gas at some Liverpool fans before the Champions League final.

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Giro d'Italia: Jai Hindley is first Australian to win Giro d'Italia

Jai Hindley becomes the first Australian to win the Giro d'Italia, easing home on the final-stage time-trial.

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Ukraine's President Zelensky makes rare visit to Kharkiv frontline

Ukraine's President Zelensky walks around Kharkiv before meeting soldiers and presenting them with medals.

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Jerusalem Flag March: Israeli nationalists stream towards Muslim Quarter

Tens of thousands of Israeli Jewish nationalists join the annual Flag March in Jerusalem.

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Ulvade shooting: Kamala Harris calls for assault weapons ban

The US vice-president makes the plea as she attends the funeral of a victim of the Buffalo shooting.

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US gun laws: Kamala Harris calls for assault weapons ban

The US vice-president was attending the funeral of a woman shot dead in Buffalo, New York state.

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Russia won't use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, says ambassador to UK

Andrei Kelin tells the BBC tactical nuclear weapons have "nothing to do" with operations in Ukraine.

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Russia scraps army age limit and a bike ride from hell

France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks between President Putin and Ukraine's leader.

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Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky

In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks.

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Severodonetsk: Ukrainian man cycles from besieged city, dodging Russian shells

Evading the Russian forces besieging Severodonetsk, a man cycled to safety amid bombs and shells.

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Russia scraps age limit for new troops in Ukraine push

Russia's military says it needs older recruits skilled in hi-tech weapons and other specialisms.

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Ukraine round-up: Donbas town falls as ex-reporter urges Russians to turn off TV

There has been intense fighting in Lyman and Kyiv says pro-Russian forces control most of the city.

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Uvalde shooting: Police admit Texas shooting response was wrong

'If I thought it would help, I would apologise,' official says amid heated press conference.

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Johnny Depp: Closing arguments in Amber Heard defamation trial begin

Addressing the court first, a lawyer for Mr Depp asked jurors to 'give Mr Depp his life back'.

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Iran building collapse death toll jumps to 24

A search and rescue operation is continuing days after the 10-storey building fell down.

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Drought's devastating toll on Somalia's children

The United Nations is warning that the country risks famine should global food prices continue to rise.

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'Switch off the TV': Former Russian-state journalist's plea to Russians

Zhanna Agalakova quit her job in March over the invasion of Ukraine and is now in hiding.

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Aryan Khan: Drug charges dropped against Shah Rukh Khan's son

The anti-drug agency cleared Aryan Khan in the case, saying "no drugs have been found" on him.

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Uvalde shooting: Texas police change key details as criticism mounts

Confusion and questions remain on why officers took so long to storm the school and stop the attack.

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Russian mum's fight to save sons from Putin's war

Marina had no idea when her sons were conscripted that they would be part of an invasion of Ukraine.

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Abba: All four members of the Swedish band reunite ahead of Voyage concert

All four members of the Swedish band have reunited on the red carpet ahead of Voyage concert.

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Louvre museum's ex-president charged in art trafficking case

Jean-Luc Martinez is accused of facilitating the transfer of objects to the museum’s Abu Dhabi site.

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Spanish MPs back 'only yes means yes' sexual consent law

The new legislation aims to make it easier for victims of sexual violence to prosecute attackers.

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Laverne Cox honoured as first transgender Barbie

The actress and activist rose to fame in the Netflix prison comedy Orange is the New Black.

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Texas shooting: The teachers who sacrificed their lives to protect children

Eva Mireles and Irma Garcia were seen trying to shelter their students from the gunfire.

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NeWater: Turning urine into beer in Singapore

Singapore's water agency came up with the drink to raise awareness of its scarcity issues.

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Severodonetsk: Battle for key road as fighting reaches Ukraine city

Severodonetsk under constant shelling but a vital artery into the city is still open, Ukraine says.

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Texas shooting: America's gun control debate that never goes away

Stricter gun control in the US is unlikely despite the grief and anger, the BBC's Sarah Smith writes.

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Yasin Malik: Top Kashmiri separatist given life in Indian jail

A court in Delhi sentences Yasin Malik to life imprisonment after convicting him of funding terrorism.

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Kate Moss testifies in Depp-Heard trial

Model Kate Moss is asked in court about an incident from their relationship in the 1990s.

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Burkina Faso missing miners: Four dead bodies found

Another four miners remain missing more than a month after a Burkina Faso zinc mine was flooded.

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Texas shooting victims: 'The sweetest little boy I've ever known'

A boy who loved to dance and a teacher who shielded students from the gunman are among those killed.

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Executions spiked in Iran in Saudi Arabia in 2021 - Amnesty

Iran accounted for 314 of the 579 executions recorded worldwide, Amnesty International says.

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Israel says Hamas plot to kill prominent politician in Jerusalem thwarted

Three Palestinians are accused of planning to kill a politician, kidnap soldiers and bomb a railway.

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Deepfake of murdered teen created to aid cold case

Sedar Soares was shot dead outside a Dutch metro station in 2003, his killer has not been found.

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Coronavirus: Argentine President Fernández pays 'fine' over lockdown party

Leaked photos of the dinner party held while Covid lockdown measures were in force caused outrage.

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Ukraine war: Russia's jailed Navalny attacks invasion as judge rejects appeal

Russia's prominent opposition figure condemns a war "built on lies" as he faces many more years in jail.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says Iran made her confess as condition of release

Iran made a last-minute release demand at the airport with a UK official present, the former prisoner says.

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What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?

If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine how could Putin or his army generals be prosecuted?

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe tells BBC she was forced to sign confession in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she was told she couldn't get on the plane home without signing the papers.

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Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory.

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Canada storms: Nearly a million homes lose power in high winds

Five people die due to falling trees and high winds across southern Ontario and Quebec.

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Pampered pooches ride Japan's Shinkansen in style

Paws aboard! A pet-friendly service premiers on the iconic train as calls grow for easier pet travel.

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Nigeria: Four die in Lagos Island building collapse

Four people die after a three-storey building collapsed in an upmarket area of Lagos.

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Australia election: A great shock to the system

Politics will now be greener, more feminine, and more emphatically Australian, writes Nick Bryant.

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Professor Brian Cox: Maybe humans are the Martians

The renowned physicist reflects on whether civilisation, like us, exists in other galaxies.

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Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas.

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Australia election: Anthony Albanese vows unity after Labor seizes power

Anthony Albanese will lead Australia's first Labor government in almost a decade.

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Spain heatwave brings record May temperatures

Temperatures in southern Spain reach 40C, up to 15 degrees higher than average for this time of year.

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"Nobody takes my husband away from me, not even the war"

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska in rare interview with husband

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Roger Angell: Baseball's reluctant poet laureate dies at 101

Although he disliked the accolade, Roger Angell was hailed for his innovative writing about the game.

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Spain lifts Covid ban on unvaccinated travellers

UK holidaymakers without a jab will be allowed entry with a negative test or proof of recovery.

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Covid in North Korea: No response to US vaccine offer

On a visit to the region, President Joe Biden said the US could provide Covid-19 jabs "immediately".

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Camille Vasquez: Johnny Depp's lawyer becomes an internet celebrity

The young lawyer has caught the internet's attention for her grilling of Amber Heard on the stand.

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US Secret Service: Two sent home after 'incident' in South Korea

The pair were involved in an off-duty incident in South Korea ahead of US President Biden's visit.

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Johnny Depp was jealous and controlling, ex-girlfriend Ellen Barkin says

Testimony from the actress, one of Johnny Depp's ex-girlfriends and co-stars, is played in court.

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Ukraine says giant Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant can't supply Russia

Russia occupies Europe's biggest nuclear plant and now wants to sell power from it back to Ukraine.

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MI5 agent's violence and abuse horrific - Deputy PM

An MI5 agent used his secret status to terrorise his partner, a BBC investigation has found.

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Fifty Brazilian couples share a wedding day

A community wedding is held so brides and grooms on low incomes can tie the knot.

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Russian McDonald's buyer to rebrand restaurants

The fast food giant says the new owner of its 850 Russian restaurants will operate them under a new brand.

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Russia's laser weapon claim derided as propaganda

Moscow says it has destroyed a drone with a laser, but Kyiv says it can't mask battlefield failure.

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Navjot Singh Sidhu: India's cricketer-turned-politician jailed for road rage death

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is jailed for a year for running over an elderly man.

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Canada's indigenous leaders ask for royal apology

Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee will end on Thursday.

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Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history

The default comes as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years.

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Cyclone Yakecan batters Uruguay and Brazil

At least two people are dead and hundreds of thousands have been left without electricity.

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Mariupol's Azovstal fighters: What next for Ukraine's captured soldiers

Ukraine wants to exchange them for Russian prisoners of war, but some in Russia want them put on trial.

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Russian soldier pleads guilty in first war crimes trial of Ukraine conflict

The soldier was accused of killing an unarmed civilian in the first war crimes trial of the conflict.

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Germany beer bottle shortage: Industry warns of 'tense' situation

Rising energy costs and a shortage of lorry drivers could lead to a beer bottle shortage this summer.

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US military probe finds no wrongdoing in deadly Syria air strike

Dozens of people, including women and children, were killed in the 2019 strike on an IS position.

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Cyclist abandons race after popping cork in eye

Biniam Girmay is forced to abandon the Giro d'Italia one day after making history as the first black African winner of a Grand Tour stage.

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Scott Morrison crashes into a boy during football match

Scott Morrison was playing five-a-side on the campaign trail ahead of Australia's election on Saturday.

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US Congress holds first public UFO hearing in over 50 years

Top Pentagon brass will testify about Unexplained Aerial Phenomena, or UAPs, and national security.

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Buffalo shooting: How far-right killers are radicalised online

A movement of online extremists targets innocent people in shooting rampages that follow a similar blueprint.

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'Guatemalan attorney general involved in corruption' - US

The US accuses Consuelo Porras of obstructing and undermining anticorruption investigations.

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Man gambles away huge accidental Covid payment in Japan

The Japanese man's lawyer says the 46.3m yen ($357,400) meant for 463 people cannot be paid back.

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Lebanon election: Hezbollah and allies lose parliamentary majority

The Iran-backed group suffers a setback in the first elections since mass anti-government protests.

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Elisabeth Borne: New French PM urges girls to pursue their dreams

Elisabeth Borne is only the second woman in 30 years to get the job of French prime minister.

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Eurovision 2022: Russian vote hacking attempt foiled, police say

Italian police say pro-Russian hackers targeted the contest, which was won by Ukraine.

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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud: Who is Somalia's new leader?

He has made history, becoming the country's president for the second time in a competitive vote.

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Iraq sandstorm: Red skies as Iraq hit by eighth sandstorm in weeks

This is the eighth sandstorm to sweep through the country since mid-April, hospitalising hundreds.

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Matriarch accused of leading drug clan captured

US prosecutors accuse Herlinda Bobadilla, 61, of smuggling tonnes of cocaine from Honduras to the US.

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McDonald's to leave Russia for good after 30 years

The chain opened in Moscow in 1990 as the Soviet Union was opening its economy to Western brands.

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Afghan resistance attack Taliban, sparking reprisals in Panjshir

The attack reportedly killed a number of Taliban fighters in a resistance stronghold in the north.

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Ukraine Eurovision win: Presenter hosting from bunker jumps for joy

Timur Miroshnychenko tells BBC Breakfast he hopes the country will be able to host next year.

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Buffalo shooting: Gunman deliberately sought black victims - mayor

Questions are being asked how the suspect carried out the attack when he was known to authorities.

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EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers.

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Buffalo shooting: 'Bodies were everywhere'

Eyewitnesses describe shock and disbelief after a gunman shot 10 people dead in New York state.

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Eurovision 2022: Highlights of Ukraine's winning night

Ukraine won the Eurovision song contest 2022, with the UK coming second, its best result since 1998.

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Fleeing Syria 10 years on: 'We cried all the way to Jordan'

A family looks back after a decade living in the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.

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Roe v Wade: Thousands attend rallies in US cities to support abortion rights

Pro-choice supporters are concerned that the Supreme Court could overturn the legal right to abortion.

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Nine dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in Buffalo.

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Nigeria student killing: Round-the-clock curfew in Sokoto after protests

Demonstrators have been demanding the release of two suspects held over the murder of a Christian student.

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Covid: What will the pandemic look like in North Korea?

North Korea has for the first time admitted it has Covid and is uniquely vulnerable to the virus.

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Ukraine war: Putin warns Finland joining Nato would be 'mistake'

Finland and Sweden have indicated they want to become Nato members following Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Rome Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Rome Open final

Iga Swiatek extends her winning streak to 27 matches as she reaches the Rome Open finals by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-1.

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Custom-made brace helps heal baby giraffe

Vets in San Diego, California, came up with a creative solution to treat a young calf's limb disorder.

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Eleven migrants drown trying to reach US territory

Almost 40 people, mostly from Haiti, were rescued after their boat capsized near Puerto Rico.

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Brittney Griner: US basketball star has Russian detention extended

Russian media says Moscow wishes to "swap" Griner for the arms trafficker Viktor Bout.

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Ukraine war: UK adds Putin's former wife to sanctions list

Both Vladimir Putin's former wife and his alleged current girlfriend are sanctioned over the war in Ukraine.

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Sri Lanka economy crisis to get worse before it gets better, PM says

Sri Lanka's new PM tells the BBC the country's dire economic crisis will get worse before it gets better.

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Elon Musk puts Twitter deal on hold over fake account details

The billionaire tweeted that he wanted to see more information on spam and fake accounts.

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The Ukrainian refugee schoolgirl learning fast in the UK

Ukrainian refugee Marharyta, nine, is learning English as she waits to start school in Manchester.

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Ukraine: The BBC has seen evidence of possible war crimes committed by Russian soldiers

The BBC has obtained CCTV footage of the killing of two civilians in cold blood by Russian soldiers that is now being investigated by prosecutors as a suspected war crime.

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We're ready to consider Nato membership - Finland's foreign minister

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells the BBC that that he wants Finland to join Nato as soon as possible.

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Air traffic controller on helping passenger land plane after pilot fell ill

Robert Morgan talked passenger Darren Harrison through landing a plane after the pilot fell ill.

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Floribet Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

The body of Floribet Chebeya was found bound and gagged in his car, triggering national outrage.

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Quentin Sommerville: BBC on patrol with the soldiers pushing Russia back

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spends a week with Ukrainians liberating towns north of Kharkiv.

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Democrats push doomed bid for federal abortion law

A bill to make the right to abortion a national law is likely to fail, but could have political weight.

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Joly Germine: Haitian gang leader indicted over missionary abductions

Joly Germine allegedly directed the kidnappings of 17 Christian missionaries from a Haitian prison.

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Covid mask rules relaxed for EU air travel

Masks will no longer have to be worn on EU flights and in airports from next Monday, new guidance says.

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Ukraine war: Russia pushed back in north-east - report from front line

Correspondent Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway are with Ukrainian troops as they advance.

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Burkina Faso trapped miners: Family has hope after three weeks

Rescue efforts continue 24 hours a day to find eight miners caught by flash floods in Burkina Faso.

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Israel: Turkish flight aborted as passengers get plane crash pics

The Turkish plane was about to take off from Israel when passengers' phones were sent the images.

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Australia: Diver's body washes up near $14m cocaine haul

The diver was wearing high-end diving equipment when found, say police investigating the incident.

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The tuk-tuk garden beating the heat in India

An Indian tuk-tuk driver's innovative method to beat the heat has gone viral on social media.

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Shiv Kumar Sharma: The maestro who straddled classical and popular music

Sharma was credited with converting the santoor into a major instrument of Indian classical music.

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Dutch 18th Century mass grave: Skeletons in Vianen were British soldiers

Bones found in the Dutch city of Vianen date back to the late 18th Century, archaeologists say.

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Red liquid thrown over Russian ambassador to Poland at WWII cemetery

The moment red liquid is thrown over Russia's ambassador to Poland at a WWII cemetery.

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Egypt arrests teenagers for harassing female tourists at pyramids

A video showing a group haranguing the young women at the Giza pyramids sparked outrage online.

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Ukraine war: 'When the shelling stops, the traitors will be punished'

A clash of loyalties is dividing opinion among the residents of Bakhmut in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

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'You are fighting for Russia'- Putin addresses Victory Day parade

In his address, Vladimir Putin says that Russia has been threatened by Nato and other countries.

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Sri Lanka crisis: Pro-government supporters attack protesters in Colombo

Police are deployed as ruling party supporters attack crowds protesting at the economic crisis.

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Cuba's Saratoga Hotel: Firefighters search rubble after blast

A powerful blast which officials think was caused by a gas tanker tore through the hotel on Friday.

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Sri Lanka: The protests unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep

Unprecedented protests in Colombo are unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep.

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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan.

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Ukraine war: Bono sings with soldier in Kyiv metro station

The U2 frontman was seen singing at a downtown metro station covering the hit track Stand by Me.

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EasyJet to take out seats so it can fly with fewer crew

The airline plans to remove a row of seats so that it can fly with fewer cabin crew on board.

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War in Ukraine: Zelensky WW2 speech accuses Russia of Nazi atrocities

The Ukrainian leader compares Russia's invasion of his country to wartime Nazi bombings.

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Two held in manhunt for axe attackers who killed three Israelis

Israeli police say the Palestinians were found hiding in bush near Elad where the attack took place.

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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich held at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich is being held in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency says.

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Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol

All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, say Ukraine and Russia.

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Ukraine: Intense shelling as troops battle to regain Kharkiv region

Ukraine's military claims it has regained control of five villages close to the country's second city.

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Afghanistan: Women’s faces become latest Taliban restriction after face veil rule

“They are always after women” rather than tackling Afghanistan’s many problems, one activist told the BBC.

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North Korea in new missile launch, say neighbours

The reported launch comes just days before South Korea's new president takes office.

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Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil

Any woman refusing to comply with the new decree could see a male guardian jailed for three days.

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Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes

Prices have risen almost fourfold this year, mainly triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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US job creation beats forecasts despite headwinds

Employers added 428,000 jobs last month, while the jobless rate held steady at 3.6%.

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Africa's week in pictures: 29 April-5 May 2022

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

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Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US

Gucci joins a growing number of major companies that have started to accept digital currencies.

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Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student Sofia Sapega jailed for six years

The verdict on Sofia Sapega comes a year after she was forcibly removed from a diverted Ryanair flight.

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Facebook's Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim

A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services.

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Dave Chappelle: Stage attacker charged with misdemeanours

The US comedian was attacked on stage on Tuesday evening while performing at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Why 9 May Victory Day is so important for Russia

Vladimir Putin has made it an annual event, but amid war in Ukraine 9 May has taken on new significance.

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Why Sigrid feels on top of the world

The pop star talks lockdown blues, singing Nirvana at school, and why she moved all her gold discs.

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Covid: World’s true pandemic death toll nearly 15 million, says WHO

These include deaths from Covid and from the indirect effects of the pandemic over two years worldwide.

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Russia rehearses World War Two victory parade

Military vehicles, weapons and soldiers were on display at a rehearsal for Russia's Victory Day parade.

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China building collapse: Woman rescued from rubble after six days

Dozens of people are still feared missing in the debris of a fallen building in the city of Changsha.

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Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%

Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases.

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Dust storm and wildfires seen from space

Satellite images show gusts of up to 60mph blowing dust across Colorado and plumes of smoke in New Mexico.

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France elections: Left forms coalition to fight Macron

Four French left-wing parties agree in principle to form an alliance for June's parliamentary elections.

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Ismael Borrero: Cuba's Olympic wrestling champion defects

The wrestling champion is the latest Cuban athlete to abscond while competing abroad.

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Ukraine war: Russia denies it plans to declare war on 9 May

The Kremlin has so far only referred to the war in Ukraine as a "special military operation".

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Al-Shabab attack on African Union forces in Somalia: What we know

Islamist militants have carried out what may be their most deadly attacks on the African Union mission.

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Dolly Parton, Eminem and Duran Duran join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The star had asked not to be included, but will be still inducted alongside Eminem and Duran Duran.

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Toddlers & Tiaras and viral star Kailia Posey dies at 16

The Toddlers & Tiaras star was also known after her cheeky grin at the age of five became a meme.

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Mali nonuplets in perfect health on first birthday - father

"They're all crawling now. Some are sitting up," the father of the world's only nonuplets tells the BBC.

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Ukraine war: EU plans Russian oil ban and war crimes sanctions

Oil imports would be phased out and officers suspected of war crimes targeted under the proposals.

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Óscar Denis: Former Paraguay VP's family marks his 600 days in captivity

Paraguay's ex-Vice President Óscar Denis is being held by EPP rebels who kidnapped him in 2020.

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Ukraine war: A 64-year-old Mariupol resident lost her home, but has nowhere to go

64-year-old Tatyana is one of many Ukrainians who have lost their homes to Russian attacks.

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Antytila: Ed Sheeran collaboration written on front line

Antytila, one of the biggest acts in Ukraine, are fighting Russian troops following the invasion.

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Met Gala: 22 of the hottest looks from the 2022 red carpet

Gwen Stefani, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and many more walked the red carpet at the New York event.

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Ukraine war: Nurse who lost her legs has first dance with husband in hospital

Oksana lost her legs, and four fingers, in a landmine explosion when returning home.

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Met Gala 2022: Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian and others showcase lavish outfits

One of fashion's biggest events has rolled out the red carpet in New York for some of the world's stars.

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EU divided over how to step away from Russian energy

EU energy ministers met to discuss a possible ban on Russian oil, but members remain split.

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Uefa announces further sanctions on Russian clubs and national teams amid Ukraine invasion

Russia is barred from competing in this summer's women's Euro 2022 while Russian clubs will also be banned from Uefa competitions next season.

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EU accuses Apple of breaking competition law over contactless payments

The US tech giant denies it is restricting rivals' access to its mobile payments technology.

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Haiti gang holding kidnapped diplomat for ransom

A gang infamous for kidnapping foreigners has seized a diplomat from the Dominican Republic.

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Weather students die in crash after tornado chase

The three students crashed in wet weather, shortly after posting videos of a tornado in Kansas.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds trapped in Mariupol steelworks despite evacuations

A commander at the Mariupol steel plant says hundreds are stuck and Russia has resumed shelling.

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South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa abandons May Day rally after booing

President Ramaphosa was forced to leave a May Day event after angry workers stormed the stage.

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Angola's Joice Zau: The performance poet who hates peace

Angolan Joice Zau gained notoriety by criticising her government and she is not staying quiet.

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Biden mocks Trump at White House press dinner

Joe Biden jokes about former president Donald Trump at the prestigious event hosted by Trevor Noah.

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Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan return to Neighbours

The pair will resume their roles as Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell for the soap's final episode.

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Regine: Singer, actress and self-proclaimed discotheque inventor dies

Regine, known as the "queen of the night", owned nightclubs across the world.

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Nine people arrested in China over Changsha building collapse

At least 18 people are trapped inside the largely-residential building, which collapsed on Friday.

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Tributes paid after death of country music star Naomi Judd, 76

Ms Judd, 76, had a string of hits and awards with her daughter in the country music duo, The Judds.

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