Novak Djokovic's political message about Kosovo at the French Open was "not appropriate", says France's sports minister.
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Wednesday, 31 May 2023
What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?
Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week.
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Sackler family can be shielded from opioid lawsuits, court rules
The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement.
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Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana's famous author and feminist dies
Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.
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Jam Master Jay: Third man charged over death of Run-DMC star
Two men were charged with the murder of the trailblazing hip-hop DJ in 2020.
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Tuesday, 30 May 2023
Iowa building collapse: Woman rescued after 24 hours
Lisa Brooks is the ninth person rescued from a partially collapsed block in Davenport.
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Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up
People are hoping to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation.
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India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges
The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.
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Monday, 29 May 2023
Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism
Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.
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German police arrest stripper over toy gun
Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.
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Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican
It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.
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US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years
Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains.
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Sunday, 28 May 2023
US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says
President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.
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Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead and three missing
Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing.
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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus
The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.
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Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet
The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.
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French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is booed off court for avoiding a handshake with Aryna Sabalenka after the Belarusian's first-round win at the French Open.
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Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers
Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi.
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Saturday, 27 May 2023
Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally
Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate.
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Turkish presidency run-off decides if Erdogan should have five more years
Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path.
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Pakistan avalanche kills 11 people from nomadic tribe
A four-year-old boy is among those killed in the disaster, which struck in the early hours of Saturday.
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Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war
Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict.
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Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband
One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement.
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Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code
"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.
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Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia
The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine.
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Indiana funeral director found with dozens of rotting bodies guilty of theft
Randy Lankford will be sentenced in June for failing to complete funeral services he was paid for.
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Friday, 26 May 2023
Roger Waters: German police investigate Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume
Authorities are investigating the Pink Floyd star after he wore the controversial outfit in Berlin.
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Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues
DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies?
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Gruelling Navy Seals course is dangerous - report
A Navy report found trainees in the elite unit were at risk of injuries or death in a gruelling course.
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Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight
The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.
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Olivier Vandecasteele: Iran releases Belgian aid worker in prisoner swap
Belgium says Olivier Vandecasteele is flying home, as Oman confirms an exchange is under way.
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Thursday, 25 May 2023
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years for Capitol riot
Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy.
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Ed Sheeran's surprise concert for high school students
The superstar gave these Florida high school band students the surprise of a lifetime.
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The 2024 election campaign launch Ron DeSantis will want to forget
Twitter's tech issues created a farce but there are questions about him too, writes our North America editor.
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France destroys 35,000 ‘champagne’ soda bottles
The "bright orange liquid" infringes laws protecting sparkling wine from the French region.
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Spain weather: Hail stones and heavy rain in Catalonia
Villages in the northeastern region of Catalonia were left flooded following a storm on Wednesday.
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Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested
Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church.
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Salt Bae parody: Vietnam noodle vendor jailed for five years
Bui Tuan Lam's video was widely seen to be mocking a senior government minister.
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Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Watch: Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants
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Typhoon Mawar hits Guam causing blackout for most of island
The category four storm could be the strongest typhoon to hit the US territory in years.
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Chip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal
The firm reaches an agreement with Broadcom as the tech trade row between US and China intensifies.
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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim
The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.
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Tuesday, 23 May 2023
What to know about Canada and China's foreign interference row
Canadian politics have been rocked by allegations of interference by China in its federal elections.
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Sudan ceasefire: Khartoum largely quiet, residents say
For the first time since conflict erupted there appears to be relative peace in Sudan's capital.
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Belgorod raid: Who are the fighters infiltrating Russia from Ukraine?
Russia claims to have routed two groups that crossed the border from Ukraine.
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El Salvador's Alianza: Football club punished for stadium crush that killed 12
Twelve people died in a crush during a football match between Alianza and Fas in El Salvador.
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Genoa bridge disaster: Risk of collapse 'was known for years'
A trial into the 2018 disaster hears the highway company knew in 2010 there was a risk of collapse.
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Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away
Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.
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Monday, 22 May 2023
E Jean Carroll seeks damages from Donald Trump for CNN remarks
The writer submits a new legal filing over the ex-president's remarks during a CNN town hall.
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Dangote oil refinery launched in Nigeria
It is hoped that the plant will alleviate chronic fuel shortages in Africa's biggest oil producer.
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Madeleine McCann: First pictures from search of Portugal reservoir
Police will start combing the area, 50km (31.1 miles) from where Madeleine McCann went missing in 2007.
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Madeleine McCann: Police to search Portuguese reservoir - local reports
Police will start combing the area, 50km from where the toddler went missing, local media reports.
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Vinicius Jr: Real Madrid report racist abuse incident to prosecutors as hate crime
The latest incident of racist abuse towards Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is reported to the Spanish prosecutor's office as a hate crime
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Sunday, 21 May 2023
How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India
For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans.
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US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.
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Trevi Fountain: Climate activists turn water in Rome landmark black
Climate change protesters Last Generation pour "vegetable charcoal" into the Rome landmark.
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Greece election: Centre-right leads but no majority: Exit poll
Centre-right Kyriakos Mitsotakis will struggle to form a coalition despite lead, exit poll suggests.
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Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000
The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members.
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Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say
Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say.
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Saturday, 20 May 2023
Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor
Moscow placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73
The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.
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Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering
Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Wagner claim over Bakhmut
Wagner mercenaries claim the city has fallen, but Ukraine denies it saying the situation is "critical".
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Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China
Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion".
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Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts
Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.
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Friday, 19 May 2023
Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties
Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government.
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How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds
Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked.
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Anambra attack: Two rescued after shootout at US convoy in Nigeria
President Buhari vows to bring the culprits to justice days before his time in office ends.
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G7 summit: Zelensky to travel to Japan to take part in G7 summit, reports say
The Ukrainian president is likely to repeat his call for more military aid, including fighter jets.
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G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo
G7 leaders appear a little awkward during a group photo in Hiroshima.
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Cyclone Mocha death toll rises sharply in Myanmar
At least 145 people are now known to have been killed by the storm, Myanmar's military rulers say.
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Thursday, 18 May 2023
Johnny Depp: Don't judge me over abuse case
The controversial US actor says he will not let his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard define him.
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Chinese comedian arrested after joke about army
The joke likened the behaviour of his dogs to a slogan used to praise China's army.
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Thailand election: Reformists 'confident' they will form government
Pita Limjaroenrat unveils his party alliance but still needs more support to become prime minister.
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Johnny Depp: I'm not going to let this thing define me
Johnny Depp has said he will not let the controversy surrounding his recent court cases define him.
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Ghana IMF loan: Will $3bn solve the economic crisis?
Ghanaians are desperate for help but the intervention may not deal with problems in the long term.
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Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say
A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say.
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Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Meghan and Prince Harry looked nervous, says New York taxi driver
"I think they were being chased the whole day or something," says New Yorker Sonny Singh.
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Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings
Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US.
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Ukraine conflict: Black Sea grain deal extended for two months
Russia allows exports of grain from Black Sea ports to continue, but criticises Western sanctions.
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Harry and Meghan in 'near catastrophic' car chase - spokesperson
The incident is said to have happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York.
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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador's President dissolves parliament
President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges.
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Italy: F1 race cancelled as deadly floods spark evacuations in Emilia-Romagna area
About 5,000 people flee their homes in Emilia-Romagna, with five confirmed deaths across the region.
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Tuesday, 16 May 2023
French Resistance man breaks silence over German prisoners executed in 1944
Edmond Réveil, 98, said he wanted them to be remembered and their families to know where they are.
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Malawi hippo in deadly attack on packed river boat
A one-year-old boy dies and 23 others are missing after the animal capsizes the vessel.
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Watch: Shark comes out of nowhere and rams man's kayak
Angler Scott Haraguchi filmed the dramatic moment and was not hurt during the encounter in Hawaii.
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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuadorean president's impeachment trial set to start
President Guillermo Lasso is accused of embezzlement, but he says the allegations are politically motivated.
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Ukraine Supreme Court head held in corruption probe
Prosecutors say they have exposed a scheme for judges to take bribes at the country's highest court.
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Italian police find huge cocaine stash hidden in banana crates
Italia police peeled open storage containers on Tuesday, finding 2,700kg (2.7 tonnes) of drugs inside.
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Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star
The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic."
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Monday, 15 May 2023
Turkey's presidential race to be decided in run-off
President Erdogan is favourite to stay in power, with a lead of almost 5% over his main rival.
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Cambodia: Opposition Candlelight Party barred from July vote
The move means long-time leader Hun Sen will again face no real competition in July's election.
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The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics
Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras.
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Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy
Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating.
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Sunday, 14 May 2023
Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise UK visit to meet Sunak
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise visit to UK to meet Rishi Sunak, as he presses European leaders for more military aid
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Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night
Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight.
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Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?
With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.
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Saturday, 13 May 2023
The daring riders of India's 'well of death'
The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people.
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Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion
Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukraine Eurovision act's city attacked before performance
Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say.
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Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks
Fierce fighting continues in Khartoum, on the eve of a new round of Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks.
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Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire
Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.
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Israel and Gaza militants agree ceasefire - Palestinian sources
The ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad will begin at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, reports say.
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Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays
Many patients are unable to leave for urgent treatment as Israel keeps all crossings shut, Palestinians say.
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Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack
The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia.
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Friday, 12 May 2023
Turkey election: Kremlin rejects accusations of interference
Opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu said Russia was behind "montages and deep fake content".
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Irishman pardoned and released from Iran prison
Bernard Phelan had been sentenced to six-and-a-half years for allegedly helping an enemy country.
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Linda Yaccarino leaves NBCUniversal amid Twitter talk
The move follows Elon Musk's announcement that he has found a new person to lead Twitter.
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Daniel Penny surrenders over NYC chokehold death of Jordan Neely
Daniel Penny, 24, faces up to 15 years if convicted of the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely.
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South Africa tries to restore US relations amid Russia arms sales row
Following claims of weapons sales to Russia, South African officials say they value strong US relations.
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Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy
Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low.
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Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians
They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire.
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Thursday, 11 May 2023
Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds
The sportswear giant has about 1.2bn euros of Yeezy shoes sitting in storage.
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US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia
President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is looking into the claims made by the US ambassador.
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An American watches Eurovision for the first time
US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances.
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Imran Khan: Pakistan's Supreme Court rules arrest was illegal
Pakistan's former PM is to be released immediately after being detained and charged with corruption.
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Biden visit to ensure 'Brits didn't screw around'
The US president visited Ireland last month to mark the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary.
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Twitter launches encrypted private messages, says Elon Musk
The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls.
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Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Steve Rosenberg plays 10 Eurovision hits in two minutes
The BBC's Russia Editor takes a brief break from the day job to indulge his musical passion.
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George Santos: Congressman charged with fraud, money laundering
The beleaguered New York Republican has faced scandal since his term started in January.
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Héctor Palma: Judge orders release of Sinaloa cartel's ex-leader
Héctor Palma, who founded the Sinaloa drug cartel with "El Chapo" Guzmán, has been in jail since 1995.
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Boy aged eight survives two days in Michigan wilderness by eating snow
Nante Niemi went missing for two days while camping in remote woodland in Michigan state.
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Eurovision: Lime green outfit outfoxes BBC reporter in Eurovision mix-up
Watch a man in a lime green outfit get mistaken for Finland's Eurovision entry.
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WATCH: Masked trio rob Tokyo luxury watch shop
Video filmed by a person near the shop in Ginza shows the assailants smashing a display then fleeing.
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Tuesday, 9 May 2023
On board the Eurovision superfan train to Liverpool
The 11:43 train from Euston to Liverpool became the Eurovision Express as fans travelled up for the contest.
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Sudan crisis: Number of internally displaced rises to more than 700,000
The number of people internally displaced by fighting has more than doubled in a week, the UN says.
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Russia's 'nervous' Victory Day parade... in 78 seconds
The BBC's Will Vernon in Moscow explains why recent events are casting a shadow on celebrations.
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Monday, 8 May 2023
Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?
The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe.
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Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case
Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies.
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Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas
More details are emerging about the victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at an outdoor mall in Allen.
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House arrest for man who threw gravel at Trudeau
Shane Marshall has also been ordered to stay at least 100 metres away from Canada's Prime Minister.
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EU cancels Israel event over far-right minister's plan to attend
Organisers did not want “to offer a platform” to far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
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King Charles III as head of state in St Vincent and the Grenadines 'absurd'
Ralph Gonsalves says he would welcome an apology for injustices related to slavery.
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Sunday, 7 May 2023
Che Guevara: Bolivian General Gary Prado Salmón who captured revolutionary dies
Gary Prado Salmón led troops who caught the famous Cuban revolutionary in the Bolivian jungle in 1967.
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Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man
US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia.
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Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic
He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting.
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Brownsville: Seven dead as car strikes group at Texas bus stop
The driver has been arrested - it is not known whether the crash was an accident or deliberate.
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Gold mine fire kills at least 27 in Peru
The blaze broke out while workers were about 100 metres underground, officials say.
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Arab League: Syria reinstated as Assad rehabilitation continues
The reinstatement is part of a recent thaw in relations between Damascus and other Arab governments.
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Saturday, 6 May 2023
Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness
The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia.
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Ukraine war: Evacuation prompts Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety warning
The situation at Europe's biggest nuclear plant - held by Russia - is "increasingly tense", experts say.
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Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks
Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week.
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Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state
At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas.
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Russian pro-war blogger injured in car bomb
Zakhar Prilepin is injured and his driver killed in a car bomb attack in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
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Friday, 5 May 2023
Kenya: Moment helicopter lifts lorry driver from flash flooding
Flash flooding surrounded a lorry driver who was crossing the Gulana-Kulalu causeway in Kenya.
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Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict
After a tortuous wait, Azza is heading to the UK with her children, but without her husband.
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Islamic State: Hundreds of women on hunger strike at Iraqi prison
The prisoners, accused of having been part of the Islamic State group, claim they have been unjustly treated.
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Drought prompts French ban on garden swimming pools
Pyrénées-Orientales will be officially declared at drought "crisis" level from 10 May.
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Subtract: Ed Sheeran album praised by critics hours after copyright ruling
Subtract sees the singer adopt a more stripped-back style as he reflects on a challenging year.
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Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag
The coin features the flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War.
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Thursday, 4 May 2023
Ed Sheeran wins Thinking Out Loud copyright case
The singer-songwriter had denied stealing parts of Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On for his 2014 hit.
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New York subway passenger chokehold death sparks protests
Demonstrators are calling for justice for Jordan Neely, who died after being placed in a chokehold.
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Somali shock as Mogadishu mayor Madale filmed beating partygoers
A video of nightclub revellers being flogged in Somalia's capital sparks debate over a drug crackdown.
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How Russian media is covering the Kremlin explosion
Steve Rosenberg looks at reaction to what Moscow alleges was an attempt to kill President Putin.
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International space station: Space trash floats away during spacewalk
Cosmonauts threw a parcel of hardware into open space in a planned manoeuvre.
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Wednesday, 3 May 2023
Italy's 'Ndrangheta targeted in police raids across Europe
Dozens were detained across Europe in what police say is the biggest operation against the 'Ndrangheta.
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Jair Bolsonaro: Police search home of ex-president
Police search Jair Bolsonaro's home as part of an investigation into false data in a vaccination database.
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MasterChef Australia to premiere after host Jock Zonfrillo's death
The award-winning chef's final season on the franchise will air with his family's blessing.
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Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people
The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say.
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Global press freedom under 'unprecedented' attack, report warns
The report warns artificial intelligence and disinformation is "wreaking havoc" on the media world.
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Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge
"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks.
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Tuesday, 2 May 2023
Women's World Cup: Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens tournament blackout in Europe
Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens a broadcast blackout for the Women's World Cup in Europe unless TV companies improve their rights offers.
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Fang Bin: China Covid whistleblower returns home to Wuhan after jail
Fang Bin was one of several "citizen journalists" who reported from the epicentre of the pandemic.
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Dog diplomacy: Turkey sends Mexico puppy after search dog's death
The puppy is meant to "carry on the legacy" of a Mexican search dog that died after Turkey's quake.
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Sudan crisis: Civilians facing 'catastrophe' as 100,000 flee fighting - UN
500 people have died in fighting, as the UN says talks for a "stable" ceasefire could begin in Saudi Arabia.
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Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84
The Canadian musician's songs were covered by artists including Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand.
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Watch: Hiding bear leaps from bin at US school
Principal James Marsh gets a surprise at Zela Elementary School in West Virginia.
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Monday, 1 May 2023
India police force tells heavy-drinking officers to leave
Assam state wants 300 officers to quit as officials say they have an alcohol problem.
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'I want to leave Sudan but France has my passport'
Sudanese citizens say they can't escape because their passports are inside closed European embassies.
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Texas shooting: Father tells how gunman opened fire on his family home
"It's like we're alive but at the same time we're not," said the man, whose wife and son were killed.
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Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years
Hisham Abdel Aziz had been arrested at Cairo airport in 2019 while on his way to visit family.
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Man's viral worm dance at charity event wows Rita Ora
Ian Smith busted out the moves as Rita Ora sang at the Prince's Trust event in New York.
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Boss of Mexico's migration authority charged over deadly fire
Forty migrants died in the fire while they were being held at a migrant centre in Ciudad Juárez.
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