Six bodies found in St. Lawrence River near US-Canada border

Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say.

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Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinoya.

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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live.

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Robert Rundo: US white supremacist arrested in Romania

The co-founder of the Rise Above Movement is accused of carrying out violence in the US.

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Cheers, cheese and trees on King's trip to Germany

The BBC's Daniela Relph looks back on King Charles' first overseas visit as monarch.

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King Charles at Hamburg memorial for Allied wartime air raids

King Charles laid a wreath remembering those who died in Allied wartime bombing raids on Hamburg.

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Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital.

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Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry heavily criticises police response

A report criticises the RCMP for failing to act in a way that could have prevented casualties.

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Spanish anger over TV star Ana Obregón's surrogate baby in US

Ana Obregón comes in for criticism after news emerges she has had a baby girl via surrogacy aged 68.

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Pope Francis: Health improving after night in hospital

The Vatican says he ate breakfast, carried out work and read the newspapers on Thursday morning.

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$3.5m plan to move Colombian drug lord’s hippos

Pablo Escobar imported hippos to Colombia in the 1980s, but they now pose a growing problem.

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Australian man arrested over AK-47-shaped bong

Sydney police scrambled to catch an armed man, but his "weapon" was not quite what it seemed.

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Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet.

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Pope Francis being kept in hospital for checks

The pontiff, 86, attended scheduled tests on Wednesday, and is now staying in hospital.

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Colombian soldiers killed in attack blamed on ELN rebels

At least nine soldiers are dead after a mortar attack on an army base in Colombia's north-east.

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Lesotho MP demands huge parts of South Africa

Lesotho is a small mountainous kingdom entirely surrounded by its much larger neighbour.

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Netanyahu rejects Biden's call to drop Israel judicial overhaul

Israel's PM reacts angrily after President Biden warns that it "cannot continue down this road".

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Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers.

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D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game

As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.

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Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply.

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How Nashville police stopped school shooting in four minutes

Police fatally shot the suspect just minutes after arriving at Nashville's Covenant School.

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Twenty pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash

The bus was carrying pilgrims to Mecca when it hit a bridge in Asir province and burst into flames.

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Russian whose daughter drew anti-war picture flees jail term

Alexei Moskalev was investigated after his daughter drew an anti-war picture at school.

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Nashville school shooting: Police release CCTV of shooter

Six people, including three children, were killed in the attack on a school in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media.

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Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

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Kenya's Azimio protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan protesters storm Uhuru Kenyatta's property and set it alight as opposition protests intensify.

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Actor Orlando Bloom meets children affected by Ukraine war and visits Zelensky

The Lord of the Rings star, who is a goodwill ambassador for Unicef, also met President Zelensky.

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Ecuador landslide: Search for buried families in Alausí

Rescue teams are combing the mud for families whose homes were buried in the landslide.

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Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying

Beijing has detained more than a dozen Japanese nationals on suspicion of spying in the past decade.

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Online trolls are taking a toll in China

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant.

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

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In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm.

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Police monitor first Hong Kong protest since 2020

Participants were given number tags and their banners were vetted by police ahead of the march.

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School.

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Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies.

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Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements.

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No Ukraine offensive without more weapons – Zelensky

There has been talk for some weeks of Ukraine launching a spring offensive against Russian forces.

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Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

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Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.

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Tornadoes kill 19 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Powerful wind and hail the size of golf balls brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night.

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Gandhi says disqualification 'politically motivated'

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi says he "will not stop" after being stripped of his MP status.

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Israel turmoil dogs Netanyahu's UK trip

Protests which are rocking his country cast a shadow over the Israeli PM's flying visit.

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Hong Kong hidden protesters billboard artwork taken down

The piece was called 'No Rioters' but secretly flashed the names of jailed dissidents on a billboard.

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Massive asteroid to pass by Earth on weekend

The unusually large space object will harmlessly bypass the planet this weekend.

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Mintz Group: 5 staffers detained in Beijing after raid

The incident comes ahead of a high-profile investor forum, to be held in Beijing this weekend.

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US bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others.

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Rare tornado tears into small town near Los Angeles

Unusual weather plaguing southern California continues with a tornado touching down in Montebello.

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Gwyneth Paltrow lawyer 'mad' over photography violations

The actress is being sued for damages following a skiing collision in 2016.

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Trapdoor spider: New giant species found in Australia

The trapdoor spider species can grow up to 5cm long and is likely to be endangered, scientists say.

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What is the Marburg virus and how dangerous is it?

Tanzania is the latest African country to have an outbreak of the highly-infectious Marburg virus.

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Justin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported".

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China approves first home-grown mRNA Covid vaccine

China's labs have spent years trying to create an mRNA vaccine - its own shots were less effective.

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Dick Van Dyke crashes his car into a gate in Malibu

The film and television icon is said to have sustained minor injuries but avoided going to hospital.

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Eight dolphins dead after washing ashore in New Jersey

Rescue teams arrived to find two dolphins already dead, while the other six were euthanised.

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Ex-Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires from football at the age of 34.

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Memorial raids: Russia targets leaders of banned Nobel Prize-winning group

Nine leaders of Memorial are targeted, months after their organisation was shut down by the courts.

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Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts.

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Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements

Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005.

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Japanese and Chinese leaders visit opposing capitals in Ukraine war

Both leaders are on strategic foreign visits on opposing sides of the conflict.

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New Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is devastating loss for his community.

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Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission.

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UBS agrees to rescue deal for troubled bank Credit Suisse

The deal, backed by the Swiss government, follows weekend-long talks aimed at preventing the bank's collapse.

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India police tell Rahul Gandhi to give more details about Kashmir claims

Rahul Gandhi was visited by officers after raising the issue of sexual assaults in the disputed province.

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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.

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Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

Members of the former US president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left".

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Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

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Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports

The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says.

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French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

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Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star.

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Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore.

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Why US mothers are more likely to die in childbirth

Maternal mortality spiked by 40 percent in 2021, with black women more likely to die.

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Funeral for footballer killed in Turkey earthquake

Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero.

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Clean-up of radioactive water leak ongoing at Minnesota nuclear plant

A local nuclear plant is recovering 400,000 gallons of contaminated water that spilled in November.

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Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad?

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Kremlin aims to destroy Ukraine jets after Poland and Slovakia pledges

Slovakia becomes the second Nato country after Poland to offer Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine.

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Taiwan charges ex-MP and former admiral with spying for China

The pair are accused of organising free trips to mainland China for 48 retired military officers.

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France's Macron to force through pension reform with no vote

The French government will use the constitution to push through a pension age rise from 62 to 64.

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Watch the harrowing rescue of a man stuck in a flooded river

US firefighters hoist him to safety as he clings on to a barrier in the flooded Los Angeles River.

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Smoke billows from Russian security building after fire in Rostov

Video shows a building on fire used by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in Rostov.

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US releases footage of Russian jet crashing into drone

The US military says the jet hit the drone on Tuesday, causing it to later crash into the Black Sea.

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Bakhmut: Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region.

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San Francisco reparations plan proposes $5m for black residents

The city is also considering homes in San Francisco for $1 per family under the reparations plan.

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Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi rescue troops spend night on tree-top

They were on a mission to help survivors of devastating floods that have killed more than 200 people.

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Ukraine war: Florida Ron DeSantis invited to visit after remarks

The man expected to run for president said the US had no interest in the Russia-Ukraine "dispute".

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Imran Khan: Look at all these tear gas shells from inside my compound

Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan's former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him.

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Russian jet collides with US drone over Black Sea

The US says its drone was operating in international airspace when Russian jets tried to intercept it.

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SVB and Signature Bank: How bad is US banking crisis and what does it mean?

Two US banks have collapsed and shares tumbled. So how serious is this and what does it mean for you?

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Moment police officer hit by car while helping driver on Iowa motorway

The officer was helping a driver on a US motorway and was only left with minor injuries.

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Australia floods: Baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters

A baby kangaroo was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a pilot who notified police.

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The Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis?

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GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber MP expelled for never going to work

The senator and YouTube blogger has not attended parliament even once since he was elected.

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HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank

The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money.

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Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh's mum in tears as she celebrates historic victory

Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say.

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Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever.

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San Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night.

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US accuses Iran of cruel false prisoner swap claims

Iran's claims that an exchange was imminent would cause "heartache" for relatives, the US has said.

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UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution.

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Hamburg Jehovah's Witnesses in shock after mass shooting

Services have been cancelled across Hamburg as police say they cannot rule out a copycat attack.

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Aramco: Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record income of $161bn

After a year when petrol prices soared, the Saudi firm announces a best-ever year.

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US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.

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Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.

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Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks.

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Cyclone Freddy: Winds and rain lash Mozambique as storm nears

Freddy, which has caused at least 28 deaths over a month, is to hit mainland Africa for second time.

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DR Congo's M23 ceasefire: Angola to deploy troops after failed truce

Angola's soldiers are to help secure M23 rebel areas after a ceasefire it brokered failed.

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

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The Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know.

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Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal.

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Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month.

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Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son

Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says.

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Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after seven-year rift

The unexpected move ends a seven-year rift between the two sides, but differences remain.

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Stormy Daniels: Trump invited to testify before grand jury

The move by prosecutors in New York suggests they are close to charging the former president.

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Atmospheric river to bring more snow, rain and floods to California

The National Weather Service said lives and property are in "great danger".

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Donald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York.

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Transnistria: Ukraine denies attempt on Moldova separatist leader

Kyiv says reports of an assassination attempt on the Transnistria leader are a Russian provocation.

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How a small town train derailment became a national row

The impact of the toxic train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, has grown into a major political event.

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Ukraine war: Latvia sends cars seized from drunk drivers to help Kyiv

The confiscated vehicles are being delivered under a Latvian scheme to help the Ukrainian military.

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Israeli mass protests against reforms block roads and airport

Demonstrators converge on Ben Gurion airport to try to stop the prime minister flying to Rome.

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German IS woman faces tougher sentence for child killing

Jennifer Wenisch's sentence for the death of a young Yazidi girl will be reviewed, Germany's top court rules.

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Ukraine war: Why Russia’s infrastructure strikes strategy isn’t working

Russia’s destructive but sporadic strike tactics could indicate a shortage of certain weapons.

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France manager sacked four months before World Cup

France sack manager Corinne Diacre four months before the 2023 World Cup after several key players withdraw from the team in protest.

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One man, two cups: Is President Xi’s double tea a power move?

The BBC's Celia Hatton breaks down Xi Jinping's caffeine habits, and why they might be a subtle power play.

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Georgia protests: Crowds return to target Russian-style law in Georgia

Crowds return to Georgia's capital after riot police broke up a protest against a Russian-style law.

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The ex-RAF base in Essex that could house asylum seekers

The government is considering MDP Wethersfield in Essex, currently home to military police, as a centre for asylum seekers.

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Covid origins investigation: US House of Representatives holds first hearing

The panel, formed by a new Republican majority, is aiming to establish how the coronavirus emerged.

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Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US

Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week.

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Ukraine war: Top Ukraine athletes' defiant tribute to shot soldier

The sports stars use a popular battle cry to denounce the apparent death of an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner.

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Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'

The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president.

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Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over "Russia-style" bill

Protests rage on the streets and in Georgia's parliament over a controversial draft law.

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Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful?

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US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement.

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South Africa's minister of electricity: Can Ramokgopa end load-shedding?

South Africa's president has given a trusted aide the responsibility of ending the power crisis.

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Japan forces H3 rocket to self-destruct after failed launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X.

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Kidnapped Americans were in Mexico for tummy tuck

Relatives of four people bundled into a truck by armed men in a border town say they urged them not to go.

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Serbia-Croatia border arrests over radioactive material found in car

Three Croatian nationals are held in Serbia-Croatia border with radioactive material in a spare wheel.

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Atlanta ‘Cop City’: Arrests as protesters clash with police

Protesters say they are against police militarisation and the development of a forest.

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Exiled Belarus opposition leader sentenced to 15 years

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who fled after elections she is widely thought to have won, gets 15 years.

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Georgia parliament: Lawmakers exchange blows over 'foreign agents' law

Critics say the proposed law is modelled on Russian legislation and designed to curtail freedom of speech.

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Iran: Suspected school poisonings unforgivable crime, Khamenei says

Iran's supreme leaders says anyone found to have targeted schoolgirls must be punished severely.

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S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan.

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's front lines could collapse if Wagner does not get ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims.

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Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs.

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Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging

Production of some of the chocolate is moving outside Switzerland so the Alpine peak can no longer be used.

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Bangladesh: Video shows fire engulfing part of refugee camp

The blaze is believed to have destroyed around 2,000 shelters at Cox's Bazar camp.

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Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless.

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US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes.

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Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal.

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From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor

Adjusting to life in America is difficult for Afghan women who used to be journalists.

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector.

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US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere".

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Rafael Viñoly: Uruguayan architect of London's 'Walkie Talkie' dies aged 78

The Uruguayan also worked on Tokyo's International Forum and Manchester City's training ground.

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Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America.

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Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital.

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Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison

A judge calls the double murder case "one of the most troubling" as he hands down two life sentences.

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Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest

Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house.

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AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress reading "Tax The Rich"

The ethics probe centres on whether her rented dress violated congressional rules about gifts.

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Iran protests: Rare cheetah cub Pirouz's death mourned

The 10-month-old cub, which had clung to life, had become a symbol of hope for protesters.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv orders evacuation in Kupiansk, city it recaptured last year

Families are told to leave Kupiansk, which Ukraine retook from Russia in September.

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Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured.

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Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children

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Hathras rape and murder case: Indian court clears three of four accused

The rape and murder of the 19-year-old Dalit woman in 2020 had evoked global condemnation.

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Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time

An endoscope was used to film inside the 9m-long space, whose purpose is still unknown.

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Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village.

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Tulsa race massacre survivors granted Ghanaian citizenship

Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis visited Ghana in 2021 to mark 100 years since the Tulsa massacre.

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US discounts hostile source for Havana Syndrome

An unclassified assessment is released into the mysterious disease that has struck US officials abroad.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Dog rescued after 23 days under rubble

More than 50,000 people died when earthquakes shook southern Turkey and northern Syria last month.

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Bolivian man's tearful account of being lost in Amazon jungle for 31 days

Jhonattan Acosta had to resort to eating insects after getting lost while on a hunting trip a month ago.

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US drug giant caps insulin costs

The cap on the diabetes medication by the drugs giant could bring cost relief to many Americans.

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Covid origin: Why the Wuhan lab-leak theory is so disputed

The claim Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory dates from early in the pandemic. Here's what we know.

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Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.

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Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, dies at the age of 89.

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