Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say.
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Friday, 31 March 2023
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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Thursday, 30 March 2023
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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Wednesday, 29 March 2023
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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Tuesday, 28 March 2023
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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Monday, 27 March 2023
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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Sunday, 26 March 2023
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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Saturday, 25 March 2023
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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Friday, 24 March 2023
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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Thursday, 23 March 2023
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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Wednesday, 22 March 2023
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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Tuesday, 21 March 2023
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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Sunday, 19 March 2023
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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Saturday, 18 March 2023
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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Friday, 17 March 2023
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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Thursday, 16 March 2023
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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Wednesday, 15 March 2023
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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Tuesday, 14 March 2023
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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Monday, 13 March 2023
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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Sunday, 12 March 2023
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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Saturday, 11 March 2023
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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Friday, 10 March 2023
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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Thursday, 9 March 2023
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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Wednesday, 8 March 2023
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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Tuesday, 7 March 2023
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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Monday, 6 March 2023
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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Sunday, 5 March 2023
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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Saturday, 4 March 2023
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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Friday, 3 March 2023
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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Thursday, 2 March 2023
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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Wednesday, 1 March 2023
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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