Paraguay ruling party's Santiago Peña wins presidential election

Santiago Peña beats a centre-left rival, extending the conservative Colorado Party's political grip.

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First Republic makes last ditch bid to find rescue deal

Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks.

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The people turning time into a currency

So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do.

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Climate change: How it's endangering Australian wine

Australia is already home to some of the hottest and driest wine regions on the planet.

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Pope Francis urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants

The pontiff addressed up to 100,000 people, including Hungary's nationalist PM Viktor Orban.

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Bulgari store in Paris robbed in broad daylight

Video shows suspects making a getaway on motorbikes from the city's flagship Bulgari store.

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Drone captures moment lost child is found

The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing.

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Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city

Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city.

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Sudan crisis: Air strikes and fighting in Khartoum as truce collapses

The army says it is attacking the capital from all directions to flush out its paramilitary rivals.

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Biden jokes about his age at White House Correspondents' Dinner

The US president enjoyed some banter at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Eurovision 2023: Contest inspires Ukraine's LGBT troops

When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration.

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Walrus Freya killed by Norway gets Oslo sculpture

The animal was a popular attraction, but euthanised in August out of public safety concerns.

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Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis.

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Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after falling ill on Tuesday.

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Why US presidents skip royal coronations

There will be one glaring absence among the dignitaries at King Charles' coronation: US President Joe Biden.

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Parkinson's disease: The patients finding joy through dance in India

A teacher in Maharashtra state is encouraging Parkinson's patients to discover the delights of dancing.

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Brazil's Lula recognises six new indigenous reserves

Mining is banned and logging restricted in a vast Amazon area and some other indigenous reserves.

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Sudan crisis: The football coach forced to flee Khartoum

Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his players soon.

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Sudan fighting: No talks until bombing stops. Hemedti tells BBC

The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence.

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Jack Teixeira: How are US security clearances handled?

Leaking suspect Jack Teixeira got top-secret clearance despite a problematic school suspension.

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A taste of space with world's first disabled astronaut, John McFall

The European Space Agency's first para-astronaut experiences weightlessness on a "vomit comet".

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E Jean Carroll and Trump lawyers spar in NY court over rape claim

"I'm telling you he raped me whether I screamed or not," Ms Carroll said in one tense court exchange.

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Jerry Springer - godfather of reality TV

Jerry Springer's sensationalist, scandalous show may have paved he way for Real Housewives.

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Killer of Dominican Republic minister jailed for 30 years

Miguel Cruz shot dead his friend, Environment Minister Orlando Jorge Mera, in his office last year.

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Father challenges BP at meeting after son's death

Ali Hussein Julood's father told the BBC his son's life was sacrificed for record profits.

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Sudan crisis: Heavy fighting as ceasefire set to end

The three-day truce ends shortly despite continuing diplomatic efforts to extend it.

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Eurovision 2023: King Charles and Camilla unveil song contest stage in Liverpool

The royal couple have been visiting Liverpool as the city prepares to host Eurovision in May.

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Jacinda Ardern to join Harvard University as dual fellow

The school praises the ex-prime minister of New Zealand for her "strong and empathetic" leadership.

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Jasmine Hartin: Socialite pleads guilty over death of police officer

The former "daughter-in-law" of billionaire Lord Michel Ashcroft pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

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Nazi camp guard Josef Schütz dies at 102

Josef Schütz was convicted last June for his role in the killing of thousands at a concentration camp.

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Trinity College to rename Berkeley Library over slavery links

Philosopher George Berkeley's purchase of slaves is against its values, the Dublin university says.

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Taliban kill IS leader behind Kabul airport bombing

The 2021 bombing during the evacuation from Afghanistan killed 170 civilians and 13 US troops.

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Tangaraju Suppiah: Singapore to execute man over cannabis charge

Activists including Richard Branson say Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted on weak and controversial evidence.

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Julie Chavez Rodriguez: Five facts about Biden's 2024 campaign manager

Julie Chavez Rodriguez is a long-time activist and the granddaughter of a famed labour leader.

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Trump faces civil trial for E Jean Carroll rape allegation

Jury selection begins in a case where the ex-president is accused of attacking a woman in the 1990s.

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Climate change: recent, rapid ocean warming alarms scientists

There’s growing concern that the oceans are heating up quickly – and scientists are unsure of the implications.

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Sebastien Bellin: Brussels bomb survivor on Ironman feat and forgiveness

Losing blood, running low on time, Sebastien Bellin knew his choices over the next hour would decide if he lived or died. Then he remembered the words of his old coach.

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Don Lemon, CNN anchor, fired after 17 years on the network

"I am stunned," Don Lemon writes as he leaves the US cable news network after 17 years.

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Primo de Rivera: Spain to exhume fascist Falange leader

The remains of the fascist leader who inspired General Franco will be removed from a giant mausoleum.

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Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy in the US

The embattled retail giant is seeking buyers for its assets, and will close all its stores by 30 June.

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NBCUniversal boss Jeff Shell out after 'inappropriate relationship'

Jeff Shell has left the US media giant over an "inappropriate relationship" he had with a colleague.

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Migrants march through Mexico in demand for justice

Thousands of people are walking to Mexico City to protest at the poor treatment of migrants.

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Disneyland fire-breathing dragon engulfed by flames

A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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Reynolds gatecrashes Wrexham presser for player's shirt

The Wrexham co-owner demands the shirt from goalkeeper Ben Foster after their promotion win.

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Amritpal Singh: Sikh separatist arrested after weeks on the run

Indian police have arrested self-styled Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who was accused of attempted murder.

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Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan.

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Sudan fighting: Limited evacuation of foreigners begins

Canada tells its citizens to "shelter in a safe place” as some foreign officials are evacuated by sea.

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Sudan fighting: Khartoum violence mapped as civilians flee city

The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in Sudan's capital.

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Sudan crisis: Egypt's dilemma over the fighting

The fighting has sent shockwaves through the region but Egypt seems paralysed over what to do.

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Kenya cult deaths: 21 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus".

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Hollywood Beach: Waterspout crashes onto beach full of people

Strong winds send a man flying, luckily to no harm, while sun chairs scatter along Miami beach front.

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Montevideo Maru: Australia finds wreck of Japanese WW2 disaster ship

The Japanese ship was torpedoed off the Philippines in 1942, killing nearly 1,000 Australian prisoners.

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Watch: Happy Eid from Space!

Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid - the festival that marks the end of Ramadan.

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Haruki Murakami: Readers drawn to enigmatic appeal of Japanese author

Mr Murakami is one of Japan's most loved literary exports, but his work is not without criticism.

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Mifepristone: US Supreme Court preserves abortion drug access

In a split decision, it also rejects restrictions on mifepristone, maintaining the status quo.

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Alejandro Toledo: Peru ex-president to be extradited from US

Alejandro Toledo's lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the week.

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Russian army launches campaign encouraging men to join

The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Russian warplane 'accidentally fires on own city'

A huge blast which shook residents of Belgorod is being blamed by on an accidental air strike.

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Indian history debate after Mughals chapter dropped

A chapter on the workings of Mughal courts has been deleted from high school textbooks

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China: Dalai Lama furore reignites Tibet 'slave' controversy

Amid criticism over the Buddhist leader's kissing video, posts on Tibet's disputed history have gone viral.

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Myanmar civil war: Children perish as bombs rain on resistance

Soe Nandar Nwe, 7, was among those killed in one of the deadliest air attacks by Myanmar's military.

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Ukrainian vodka producers toast a rise in global sales

With Russian vodkas no longer on shelves around the world, Ukrainian brands have filled the gap.

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Nasa says flash over Kyiv was not its satellite

There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital.

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Texas cheerleaders shot after getting into wrong car

It follows a string of recent shootings apparently sparked by someone showing up at the wrong place.

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Elton John lauds 'American genius' in fight against Aids

The singer testified to US lawmakers to advocate for Pepfar, a US programme that fights global Aids.

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Mystery white flash lights up skies over Kyiv

Videos from four angles shows the flash in Ukraine's capital - although it's not known what caused it.

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What is a stand your ground law and which states have one?

Recent shootings of unarmed victims raise questions about the right to protect people and property.

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Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan.

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Mystery spiral captivates aurora spectators in Alaska

Alaskan skywatchers were stunned by a mysterious spiral connected to SpaceX rocket launch.

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Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase.

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Sudan fighting continues despite ceasefire

Combat around the army HQ goes on as residents hoped for a 24-hour respite to get food and water.

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Kaylin Gillis: Woman shot dead in New York state after friend pulled into wrong driveway

Kaylin Gillis is shot when the car she is in pulls into the wrong driveway in rural New York state.

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Alabama shooting: 3 teenagers and a 23-year-old among victims

A rising athlete, an aspiring musician, a school sports manager are among those killed in the shooting.

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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Russian opposition figure jailed for 25 years

The former journalist denies the charges against him, which are linked to his anti-war comments.

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Melbourne overtakes Sydney as Australia's biggest city

A boundary change means Sydney is not the country's biggest city, for the first time in over a century.

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Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn.

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Supreme Court: Is India on the cusp of legalising same-sex marriage?

All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it readies to hear cases seeking legalisation of same-sex union.

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How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients.

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Australia climate protest: Rising Tide activists shovel coal off train

Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal.

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Dubai fire: Sixteen killed in blaze at Al Ras apartment building

A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor.

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Fumio Kishida vows G7 security boost after smoke bomb

Fumio Kishida said Japan must "maximise" security for G7 officials after an object was thrown at him.

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Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton reacts to his arrest

The BBC visits Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton, in rural Massachusetts.

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The fishy business of a Chinese factory in The Gambia

Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores.

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Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore.

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Stakeknife: Who was Army's top IRA spy Freddie Scappaticci?

He has been linked to 18 murders, all while on the state payroll; some victims were fellow agents.

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Bikes on fire in Paris after Macron's pension reforms pass court hurdle

The BBC's Joe Inwood speaks to people in Paris protesting against the raise in state pension age.

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El Chapo sons among Sinaloa cartel members charged by US

The US has announced charges against members of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel over fentanyl production.

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Why alleged Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira had top secret access aged 21

Increased intelligence sharing after the 9/11 attacks may have made leaks more likely.

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Ukraine war: Civilians killed in Russian strike on Ukraine homes

A toddler is among those killed in a strike on houses and flats in Slovyansk, officials say.

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Kenya chess: Male player dons disguise to compete as woman

The bold gambit of dressing in a burka was exposed when the Kenyan's winning streak raised eyebrows.

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Minneapolis to pay $9m for Derek Chauvin misconduct claims

The police department says Chauvin's badge will be destroyed and its number removed from their system.

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Twitter staff cuts leave Russian trolls unchecked

Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them.

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The dove or the dog: China makes peace while baring teeth

As China tries to play peacemaker, its military actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals.

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18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion

Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory.

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Cash App founder Bob Lee's death: Tech worker arrested in fatal stabbing

The two men were reportedly driving in the city when an alleged argument led to Bob Lee's knifing.

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Joe Biden in Ireland: President says 'I'm at home'

The US president praises the strength of the Irish-US relationship and speaks of pride in Irish roots.

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The bean that could change the taste of coffee

How researchers are pinning their hopes on a climate-resilient coffee species.

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Dead rodents litter Canadian PM's official home

Mould and asbestos plague 24 Sussex, turning the official residence into a "national embarrassment".

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Joe Biden's deep Irish connections explained

The US President has been welcomed to the Republic of Ireland, where he's been exploring his ancestral ties.

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Juul Labs agrees $462m deal to settle claims

Juul Labs agrees a deal to settle claims that it targeted teenagers with its products.

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Macron on Taiwan: France leader says being a US ally does not mean being a vassal

The French leader says his country should not get caught up in escalation between the US and China.

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Kenya-UK defence deal: MPs amend rule over prosecuting UK troops

British troops can now be tried for murder committed against Kenyans in Kenya.

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Changi Airport: Hanging out at the world's best airport

Singapore's Changi Airport is a particular point of pride in a country obsessed with rankings.

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Viewpoint: East Africa's battle over culture and homosexuality

The anti-gay sentiment in East Africa is a convenient distraction for leaders, argues Sammy Awami.

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Kalakshetra: Indian dance academy shaken by sexual harassment allegations

Police have arrested a Kalakshetra teacher and dancer Hari Padman after a former student lodged a complaint.

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Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $2.2m

The sale seals the basketball titan's position as the most valuable athlete at sports memorabilia auctions.

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Macron heckled during speech in the Netherlands

"Where is French democracy?" cried one protester, as another held a sign reading "president of violence".

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Western special forces inside Ukraine, leak shows

The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file.

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78-year-old Missouri woman arrested on bank robbery charges

Bonnie Gooch, found in her car with cash strewn on the floor, has two past bank robbery convictions.

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Mifepristone: US justice department challenges Texas abortion pill ruling

The justice department says the "misguided" and "unwarranted" ruling endangers women's health.

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China-Taiwan: How Beijing calibrates its Taiwan response

Beijing has again carried out drills but the island's upcoming election has tempered their intensity.

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World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs.

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Evan Gershkovich: US says journalist is wrongfully detained in Russia

Russia accuses Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal of spying, but the publication denies this.

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President Joe Biden says he plans to run for second term in 2024

The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet.

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XBB.1.16: India hospitals on alert as Covid-19 cases rise

Experts have urged caution, but asked people not to panic as the new subvariant is not deadly.

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Elon Musk: Tesla to build new battery factory in Shanghai

Elon Musk's company says the plant will be able to produce 10,000 "Megapack" battery units a year.

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Qatargate: Andrea Cozzolino's lawyer speaks to the BBC

An MEP allegedly took bribes to sway EU lawmakers. His lawyer says prosecutors want to "crack" him.

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The Aboriginal artist seeking a donated body 'of British descent'

Nathan Maynard wants non-Indigenous Australians to ask themselves an awkward question.

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Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents - and why?

Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked - and it is unclear who will benefit.

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Songs of grief at funeral for sisters killed in occupied West Bank

The crowd packed into the prayer hall at a cemetery in the settlement of Kfar Etzion.

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Aurélien Pradié: The rising star shaking up French politics

Aged 37, Aurélien Pradié has exploded onto France's political stage after ruining Macron's plans.

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Ben Ferencz: Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103

Ben Ferencz was just 27 when he convicted 22 Nazi officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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From Ghana to Germany: Tracking down the owner of a lost wallet

What a driver's licence discarded on a migrant boat reveals about those crossing from Africa to Europe.

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Dozens killed in 'barbaric' Burkina Faso attacks

Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attacks that left 44 dead, but jihadist violence in the northern Sahel is common.

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Giant sketch in field marks Picasso death anniversary

Dario Gambarin used a tractor to create the portrait on wasteland in Italy.

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British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting named

Maya and Rina Dee were named in a tweet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Clarence Thomas and Bohemian Grove: What goes on at the all-male club?

The secretive club is in the news after a report that Justice Clarence Thomas visited the retreat.

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The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother

Reunited in Seoul after a decade apart, Songmi asks her mother why she left her behind in the north.

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How this historically black college gymnastics team made history

For decades, young black gymnasts had to make a difficult choice about where to go to university.

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One tourist killed and seven wounded in car ramming attack in Tel Aviv

It comes after two British-Israeli sisters were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank.

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US judge halts approval for commonly used abortion pill

US judge halts approval for commonly used abortion pill mifepristone, but gives government a week to appeal

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Expelled Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones vows to return - but can he?

Expulsion is extraordinary, but Democrat Justin Jones can see a way back to the statehouse.

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Israel blames Hamas for Lebanon rocket barrage as tensions rise

The attack, which saw 34 rockets fired into northern Israel, comes at a time of rising tension.

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Uganda's Mary Goretti Kitutu to spend Easter in jail over roofing-sheets scandal

Mary Goretti Kitutu denies involvement in the theft of roofing intended for Ugandan communities.

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World economy faces weakest growth since 1990 - IMF

The weak outlook reflects a sharp rise in borrowing costs weighing on businesses and households.

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Deadly tornadoes devastate parts of the US

Since 31 March more than 80 tornadoes have been reported, killing at least 30 people across the US.

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Platypus taken on train sparks Australia police hunt

Police urge two people seen on a train with the wild creature, which has venomous spurs, to hand it in.

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Hugh Jackman: Wolverine star gets skin cancer all clear

The Wolverine star this week revealed he had undergone tests after a recent medical check-up.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Iga Swiatek says tennis could have done better 'from the beginning'

A ban on Russian and Belarusian players by tennis authorities would have sent a strong message, says world number one Iga Swiatek.

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Settlers of Catan: Creator of board game dies aged 70

Klaus Teuber, the dental assistant-turned board game designer, died after a short illness aged 70.

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Cat jumps on imam leading Ramadan prayers in Algeria

A video shows a cat jumping on the shoulders of an imam during Taraweeh prayers inside a mosque.

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Cash App founder dead: Bob Lee dies after San Francisco stabbing

The 43-year-old man, identified by US media, dies after being found with stab wounds in San Francisco.

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Cleo Smith: Terence Kelly jailed for 13 years for abducting 4-year-old girl

Terence Kelly is sentenced to 13 years behind bars for kidnapping 4-year-old Cleo Smith in 2021.

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Rupert Murdoch's engagement abruptly called off - US media

The media tycoon and ex-police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith abruptly call off their nuptials.

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Malyana riots: India Muslim victims despair after court order

Last week, a court acquitted 41 Hindu men accused in the 1987 massacre of 72 Muslims in Malyana village.

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Analysis: What the 34 felony charges against Donald Trump reveal

Now the indictment against the former US president has been unsealed, here is what you need to know.

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Trump in court: 'A day for the history books'

The BBC's Nada Tawfik analyses Donald Trump's historic day in court.

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Alors On Danse singer Stromae cancels tour dates over health

The Belgian singer, known for Alors On Danse, is cancelling all his European tour dates until the end of May.

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US Speaker confirms meeting with Taiwan's Tsai despite China warnings

Beijing has warned Washington it views such a meeting to be a provocation.

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Virginia teacher shot by six-year-old files $40m lawsuit

The lawsuit argues that the defendants knew the six-year-old "had a history of random violence".

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Donald Trump hunkers down in New York ahead of arraignment

New York's mayor issued a warning to what he termed "rabble rousers" to control their "misplaced anger".

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Russia: The moments leading up to St Petersburg cafe blast

Russian pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed by an explosion after being handed a statuette.

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Darya Trepova: What we know about accused in Russian blogger Vladlen Tatarsky's killing

Darya Trepova seems to be an opponent of the invasion, but friends say she was not radical.

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Montenegro elections: Long-standing leader Milo Djukanovic suffers defeat

Milo Djukanovic, who led the Balkan nation into Nato, was in power for over three decades.

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Aboriginal 'giant of a nation' Yunupingu dies aged 74

One of Australia's best-known Indigenous leaders "now walks in another place", PM Anthony Albanese says.

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The other Chinese apps taking the US and UK by storm

Four out of the top 10 most downloaded free mobile apps in the US and UK are Chinese-owned.

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Kerala: Muslim woman's Hindu children inspire an Indian film

Thennadan Subaida's children say the movie is a tribute to their mother's extraordinary life.

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US tornadoes: Biden releases federal funds to Arkansas

The US state is one of several ravaged by tornadoes, which have killed at least 29 people.

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Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output

The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and are set to push up prices.

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Sanna Marin neck and neck with conservatives in early Finland voting

The PM's social democrats are almost level with the opposition conservatives in Finland's election.

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Drone video shows scale of US tornado wreckage

One woman who was at a rock gig in Illinois says she narrowly avoided the roof caving in on her.

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Fentanyl - a killer drug’s trail of destruction

Americans are dying from fentanyl overdoses at an alarming rate. But the destruction begins further south.

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Martine Vik Magnussen: Billionaire’s son admits role in death to BBC

Farouk Abdulhak, who fled to Yemen after the death of a student in London, admits his involvement.

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US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states

At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states.

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Andrew Tate: See luxury villa where brothers are under house arrest

The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined.

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Iowa tornadoes captured by eyewitness in car

Footage shows the tornadoes sweeping through Iowa - one of several states affected.

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