South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.

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Police pull over car with huge bull in passenger seat.

The car had half of its roof cut off in order to fit the animal in.

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Nebraska college volleyball match sets women's sport attendance record

A crowd of 92,003 fans watch Nebraska beat Omaha at their Memorial Stadium to set a new record attendance for a women's sporting event.

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Ukraine gains on southern front could open way to Crimea, says Kyiv

Ukraine claims to have liberated the village of Robotyne, which could lead to a push towards Crimea.

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Iran: Weightlifter Mostafa Rajai banned for photo with Israeli

Mostafa Rajai receives a lifetime ban after taking a photo with an Israeli competitor in Poland.

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Gabon coup: Ousted president Ali Bongo calls for support

Sitting in what he calls his residence, Ali Bongo called on his supporters to "make noise" after his ousting.

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Ana de Armas: Judge throws out legal action over Yesterday film trailer

Two fans complained after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer.

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Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN

The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem.

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Coffee Meets Bagel: Dating app users rue missed connections amid outage

Those looking for love online express frustration as the popular app suffers days-long outage.

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Live worm in woman's brain leaves surgeon shocked

The "string-like structure" was pulled from the patient's frontal lobe during surgery in Canberra last year.

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Eminem and Vivek Ramaswamy revive battle between pop stars and politicians

Politicians want to gain credibility by playing pop songs - but musicians don't want to lose theirs.

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Paul Whelan: US ex-marine seen in Russian labour camp video

It is the first time that ex-US Marine Paul Whelan is seen on video since his conviction in Russia.

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Uganda's anti-LGBT laws: Man faces death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

He is charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation enacted in May.

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Thammakaset: Thai poultry farmer loses his 36th defamation suit

Three human rights campaigners are cleared of defamation over online posts about the farmer.

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Adele defends fan who was told to sit down at Las Vegas concert

The star spotted an enthusiastic young fan being told to sit down by guards at her Las Vegas concert.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan court suspends former PM's corruption sentence

Pakistan's former PM has a sentence for corruption suspended but remains in jail on a separate charge.

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Lahaina woman visits burnt home each day to feed her cats

Susie Richter did not expect all her cats to survive the wildfires and was elated when they did.

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Palestinian fears grow amid rising Israeli settler attacks

Recent months have seen some of the worst ever scenes of settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

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Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey

France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.

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Jacksonville shooting: DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack

Hundreds gathered on Sunday to remember the three victims of a racist shooting in the Florida city.

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Children have right to clean environment - report

The UN says countries must act urgently to protect children from the harmful effects of climate change.

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Uttar Pradesh: India school shut down over slapping row

A school in India is ordered sealed after its teacher asked students to slap their Muslim classmate.

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France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools

The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.

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Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach.

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Hallstatt: Austrian town protests against mass tourism

Hallstatt, in the Alps, has a population of 700 but can get up to 10,000 visitors a day.

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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.

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In pictures: Redheads celebrate fiery locks at Dutch festival

Hundreds of ginger-haired people from across the world took part in the three-day Dutch gathering.

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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from visiting popular national park

Afghanistan's acting vice and virtue minister says female visitors to Band-e-Amir were not observing hijab rules.

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Wagner boss Prigozhin confirmed dead in plane crash - Moscow

Genetic analysis of the bodies was carried out following Wednesday's crash, Russian officials say.

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Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot

Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves.

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Kenya power cuts: Airports boss sacked as tourists left stranded

Many homes are without electricity since Friday and Nairobi's main airport was plunged into darkness.

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High-altitude heist shocks Switzerland

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs.

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Maui wildfires: 100 people reported safe after officials release list of missing

They got in touch with officials hours after a list with 388 names of missing people being published.

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Luis Rubiales: Fifa suspends Spanish FA boss over Jenni Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales, president of Spain's football federation, is provisionally suspended by world governing body Fifa.

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Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin

The presidential decree is aimed at employees of Wagner and other private military contractors.

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Zanzibar boxing: Sixty-year ban to end with first bout

Outlawed in the 1960s for being "inhumane" the current president wants to bring it back.

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Gabon election: President Ali Bongo aims for third term

The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish football federation will take legal action over Jennifer Hermoso 'lies'

The Spanish football federation says it will take legal action over Jenni Hermoso's comments about its president Luis Rubiales.

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Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss

Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

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Denmark plans jail term for burning Quran in public

Ministers propose the ban after a series of Quran burnings led to uproar in Muslim countries.

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Franklin expedition: Portraits of doomed Arctic explorers go to auction

It is the only known complete set of crew member photographs from the Franklin expedition in the Arctic.

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US condemns Israeli minister Ben Gvir's 'inflammatory' Palestinian comments

The ultranationalist minister's statement in an interview sparked a storm of criticism online.

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Fukushima: Discharge from Japan nuclear plant safe, tests show

Fukushima operator Tepco reveals sample results after release of contaminated water into Pacific.

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Spanish FA chief refuses to resign over World Cup kiss

Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as president of the Spanish football federation in the aftermath of his behaviour at Sunday's Women's World Cup final.

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Heineken sells off Russian beer business for €1

The lager-maker will take a huge loss on the division which, it said, had taken longer to jettison.

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Fukushima: The fishy business of China's outrage over Japan's release

In China, there is alarm over the nuclear plant's water but its seafood ban isn't rooted in science.

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Where was Prigozhin before the crash?

The Wagner boss is presumed dead in a jet crash. But what do we know about his movements before then?

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Brics summit: Is a new bloc emerging to rival US leadership?

The expanding Brics club of nations, seen as a counter to the West, could challenge US dominance.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin's notable moments from the war in Ukraine

The Russian mercenary leader is presumed dead after a plane he was on board was shot down.

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Luis Rubiales: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president

World football's governing body opens disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales.

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Ukraine claims Crimea landing for 'special operation' on Independence Day

Kyiv claims Russia suffered personnel losses in an encounter that ensued in the peninsula's west.

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Republican debate: What they said (and didn't say) about climate

Twenty minutes into the presidential debate came a simple question. The answers were anything but.

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Israeli Arabs demand action over spike in murders linked to organised crime

Groups calls for an emergency parliamentary debate on the crime wave, after four men are shot dead.

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'My goodness!' - BBC reporter's live reaction to India's success

Watch Samira Hussain go through a rollercoaster of emotions as India completes historic space mission.

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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.

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Watch: The moment a drone hits Moscow skyscraper

The moment a drone hits an unfinished building in Russia's capital is captured on camera.

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Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain.

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Teacher describes scene of helicopter rescue

The eyewitness says he has already seen multiple rescue attempts.

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Moscow sewer: All eight members of tour party confirmed dead in floods

A guide and seven others had embarked on the underground tour despite a forecast of heavy rain.

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Scooter Braun: Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato part ways with manager

The music mogul loses two of his main clients, with reports Justin Bieber is also looking to leave.

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Crispin Dye: New person of interest identified in AC/DC manager death

The death of Crispin Dye is being investigated as part of an Australian inquiry into gay hate crimes.

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South China Sea: Philippines resupplies Spratlys shoal troops

Manila claims mission success despite Beijing's attempts to "block, harass and interfere".

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Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

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Mario: Voice of Nintendo game star Charles Martinet steps down after 27 years

The actor will continue to work with Nintendo as a "Mario ambassador".

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850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says

President Joe Biden is expected to visit the island for the first time since the deadly wildfires.

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Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia

Benchmark gas prices for the EU and UK rose around 10% on Monday, according to Bloomberg.

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Canada wildfires: Drone footage shows scale of destruction in Northwest Territories

Enterprise in Canada's Northwest Territories is burnt to the ground as wildfires continue to grip the country.

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Earthquake shakes parts of California during storm

As residents sheltered from a once-in-80 years storm, the floor shook from an earthquake.

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Bernardo Arevalo: Anti-corruption leader wins Guatemala election

Bernardo Arevalo promises to end elite rule in the country mired in poverty and gang violence.

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Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.

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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.

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Two men die swimming during Ireland triathlon

The pair, aged in their 60s and 40s, were competing in a weather-affected Ironman event.

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Man disparages Pride flag, then kills shopkeeper in California

The gunman is shot dead by US police, as Hollywood director Paul Feig pays tribute to the victim.

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California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary

Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US.

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Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.

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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.

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Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.

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New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador

Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.

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West Bank: Two Israelis killed in suspected Palestinian shooting near Huwara

The Israeli military has set up blockades near the village of Huwara and is hunting for the gunman.

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Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'

Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore".

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Colombia earthquake: Guests leave as live TV broadcast disrupted

The news anchor remained calm and went to a commercial break.

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Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills

Taiwan condemned China's actions, saying the military drills were "irrational and provocative".

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Sebastian Kurz: Ex-Austria leader charged with misleading parliament

Sebastian Kurz denies accusations of lying to a committee probing corruption in state appointments.

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Russian priest censured for blessing Stalin statue

The cleric's local diocese says it is investigating the incident in the city of Velikiye Luki.

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Chandrayaan-3: India's lunar lander Vikram sends close-up photos of Moon

The photos are taken by Vikram, Chandrayaan-3's lander, which has begun the last phase of its mission.

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Cologne Catholic diocese clergy and staff used work computers for porn, German media reports

Around 1,000 attempts to view blocked sites were made but no crime was committed, Cologne's Archdiocese says.

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Starvation deaths after Tigray aid halted - official

The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April.

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Watch the treacherous journeys out of wildfire-hit Canada

Shocking video of smoke-filled routes are shared online as deadlines to evacuate the Northwest Territories looms.

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Belarus declares 19th Century nationalist poems 'extremist'

The move comes as part of a deepening crackdown by authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko.

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Footage shows the wildfire threatening a Canadian city

Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze as 20,000 residents have been told to evacuate.

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Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station

Frankfurt was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport.

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Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash

National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.

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Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings

The closures come amid rising concern over the presence of Wagner mercenary fighters in Belarus.

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Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest

Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli.

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China police warn dangers of playing on high rises in shocking video

China police issue warnings after a child is seen playing hide and seek on the side of a apartment building.

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Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting

Mr Baldwin denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Football fever has taken over New Zealand'

After the curtain comes down on the Fifa Women's World Cup in New Zealand, what does the future of women's football look like in the country?

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Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality

India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.

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Raccoon with jar stuck on head helped by Ohio police

Bodycam footage shows Ohio police officers approaching the animal and removing a jar stuck on its head.

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Who are the 18 others charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?

From Kanye West's former publicist to an ex-chief of staff - here's who else was charged in Georgia.

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Maui fire: Families in Lahaina describe devastation after wildfire

Volunteers step in to help the homeless after the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century.

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Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases

His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election.

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'You're kind of raised to hate tourists': Maui fires bring island tensions to a head

Tourist activity has continued despite devastating wildfires, bringing tensions with residents to a head.

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Spain beat Sweden to reach World Cup final for first time

Spain beat Sweden to reach their first Women's World Cup final in a dramatic finish in Auckland.

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Soviet-era jet crashes during air show in Michigan

The pilot and passenger safely ejected just moments before the plane crashed in a plume of smoke.

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Russian rouble falls to 16-month low against US dollar

The currency has been hit by rising imports and higher military spending for the Ukraine war.

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Javier Milei: Trump admirer leads race for Argentina presidency

Javier Milei gets the biggest number of votes in a primary considered a key indicator for the election.

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Lakhimpur case: Life in jail for India sisters' rape and hanging

The teenaged girls were found hanging from a tree in Lakhimpur district in September last year.

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Madagascan presidential aide charged with seeking £225,000 bribe in UK

Madagascan chief-of-staff and a French associate arrested in London after meeting with mine company.

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Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?

Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise.

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At least 30 missing after Myanmar jade mine landslide

Heavy monsoon rain loosened piles of earth and debris and sent it down the cliff, sweeping miners on the way.

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Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.

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New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.

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Watch: On board the boat bringing aid to fire devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible.

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Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui

The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds.

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Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shelling

Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead.

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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.

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Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings are left amongst ashes left by the wildfires.

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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.

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Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.

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South Africa mass shooting: Manhunt launched in KwaZulu-Natal

The incident is thought to have happened after a suspect demanded his ID back, a police statement says.

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Ukraine war: Crimea bridge targeted by missiles, Russia says

The bridge that connects Russia to occupied Crimea has previously been attacked at least twice before.

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US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action

Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.

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Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?

Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise.

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Special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter

The prosecutor who brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden will get additional powers.

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Ukraine fires military conscription officials for taking bribes

Officials took cash and cryptocurrency and helped people to leave Ukraine, President Zelensky says.

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K2: Climbers deny walking by dying sherpa in bid to break record

Footage has emerged appearing to show Kristin Harila’s team climbing over Mohammed Hassan on Pakistan's K2.

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Plane passenger films Maui wildfires from the sky

Firefighters are still battling to contain the Hawaiian island's wildfires, which began on Tuesday.

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Kai Cenat: Twitch streamer says he's 'beyond disappointed' after New York riot

Kai Cenat says some of those who attended a games-console giveaway "need serious counselling".

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Yandex founder slams Russia's 'barbaric' war in Ukraine

Arkady Volozh, the ex-boss of Russia's tech giant, has previously faced criticism for not speaking out.

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Ecuador politician murder: Prison gangs in terror reign

A presidential candidate has been killed in the latest assassination in Ecuador as gang crime soars.

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Hawaii wildfires scorched land 'like an apocalypse'

Drone and helicopter footage shows Maui neighbourhoods burnt to the ground.

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British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Tributes are paid to 40-year-old Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Essex.

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Italy waters down windfall tax on banks

The announcement prompted a rebound in the share prices of Italy's lenders.

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Hawaii wildfires: Residents flee into sea to escape blazes

Dozens of homes and businesses are reportedly destroyed after wildfires engulfed the town of Lahaina.

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Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general

ELN rebels say accusations they are planning to kill Attorney General Francisco Barbosa are "false".

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Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine

The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.

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Italian banks hit with surprise windfall tax

The one-off tax on the profits banks earn from higher interest rates has seen shares plummet.

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Sinéad O'Connor's funeral, in pictures

Fans of the late singer and activist filled the Irish town of Bray's streets, before a private burial.

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Russia blames Ukraine for military call-up centre fires

Russia says Ukrainian scammers tricked elderly Russians into setting fire to army recruitment centres.

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Champions League: AEK Athens-Dinamo Zagreb qualifier postponed after fan killed

Tuesday's Champions League qualifier between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb is postponed after a fan is stabbed to death on the eve of the game.

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Kanye West performs at Travis Scott concert after antisemitism scandal

It's the first public performance since the rapper caused controversy with a series of antisemitic posts.

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Ukraine arrests woman over alleged plot to kill Zelensky

Officials allege the suspect passed information to Russia about the Ukrainian president's movements.

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Tou Thao: Ex-officer in George Floyd case gets 57 months for role in killing

Tou Thao was convicted of manslaughter charges for his part in George Floyd's death in May 2020.

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Italian man crushed to death under falling cheese wheels

Giacomo Chiapparini was buried when a shelf broke in his warehouse in the Lombardy region on Sunday.

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Central African Republic President Touadéra wins referendum with Wagner help

Referendum results say 95% of voters back the changes but turnout is believed to be very low.

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Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation

The festival was cancelled after the band's singer launched an attack on Malaysia's LGBT laws.

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German police investigate death of Mexican student

The body of María Fernanda Sánchez was found in a canal in Berlin two weeks after she disappeared.

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California: Three killed in firefighting helicopter crash

An investigation is underway into the deaths of two fire staff and a pilot in California.

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Israeli security forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank

The Israeli army said in a statement that the Palestinians were heading to carry out an attack.

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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.

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Ukraine replaces soviet emblem on Motherland statue

The Soviet-era emblem on Kyiv's Motherland statue has been replaced with the Ukrainian coat of arms.

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Two migrants dead, 30 missing after shipwrecks off Italian coast

The Italian coastguard recovered the bodies of a one-year-old baby and a woman from the Ivory Coast.

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Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria

Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.

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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair.

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China floods: Torrential rains in Hebei province leave 10 dead

The flooding has devastated homes and submerged entire districts and farmlands.

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German city hit by massive hail storm

Hail formed 30cm drifts in Reutlingen requiring snowploughs to be deployed, at the height of summer.

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Chandrayaan-3: Historic India mission enters Moon orbit, aiming for south pole

If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first country to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.

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Kai Cenat: Police plan to charge Twitch streamer after PS5 giveaway mayhem

Police say US influencer Kai Cenat could be charged with inciting a riot after chaos in Manhattan.

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US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days.

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RAF jets intercept Russian military aircraft during Baltic mission

Pilots from RAF Lossiemouth intercepted 50 Russian aircraft during a four-month mission in the Baltic.

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Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence

Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside.

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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader handed further 19 year jail term

The opposition leader is found guilty of further offences by a court at a behind closed doors hearing.

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Helmet camera shows hiker rescue in extreme heat

Arizona State Troopers used helicopters to rescue five people stranded with heat exhaustion.

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Taylor Swift to play six Eras World Tour shows in Toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at one point appealed to the superstar to bring her Eras tour to Canada.

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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation in Brazil at six-year low

Data shows a 66% drop in deforestation rates in July 2023 compared to the same month last year.

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Sebastián Marset: Fugitive sends video thanking police for 'tip-off'

An alleged drug smuggler wanted in four countries says police warned him about an impending raid.

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Marseille riots: French officer in custody row admits firing riot gun

The policeman has been detained since a 22-year-old man was disfigured in Marseille last month.

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World Scout Jamboree: Hundreds hit by heat exhaustion in S Korea

43,000 people are participating in the event which took place as temperatures reached 35C.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan military is 'petrified' of elections

In an interview with BBC Hardtalk, the former PM says only a free and fair vote can save Pakistan.

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Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money

The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman's new cryptocurrency project.

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Gianluigi Buffon: Italy legend retires aged 45

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from professional football aged 45.

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Who is Tanya Chutkan? The hard-line judge on Trump's election case

Tanya Chutkan is a veteran jurist behind some of the toughest sentences of US Capitol rioters.

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Brazil: Migrants rescued after 14 days at sea on ship's rudder

The Nigerian migrants hoped to travel to Europe, but ended up thousands of miles away in Brazil.

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Mexican city to fine performers of 'misogynistic' songs

The measure comes amid "pandemic" levels of violence against women, the mayor of Chihuahua says.

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Russian cruise ship leaves Batumi after Georgian protests

Anti-war demonstrators waving Ukrainian and Georgian flags objected to tourists entering Batumi.

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Watch: Snake invades Sri Lanka cricket match

The reptile slithered onto a Lanka Premier League game in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing play to a halt.

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Beijing floods: Deadly rains batter China capital as new storm looms

The remnants of super typhoon Doksuri inundate China's capital for the fourth straight day.

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Hiccupping giant panda caught on camera

Video from China’s Sichuan province shows the animal looking relaxed, but unimpressed.

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