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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Deadly US tornados: Theatre roof destroyed during heavy metal gig

Lethal tornados sweep several US states, leaving three dead in total and dozens more injured.

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Maharashtra: The Lavani dancers fighting for their daughters' future

These folk dancers from Maharashtra don't want their daughters to learn the traditional dance - why?

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The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air

Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV.

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

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

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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

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

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Virgin Orbit: Sir Richard Branson's rocket company lays off 85% of staff

Virgin Orbit will cease operations for the foreseeable future, according to media reports.

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Oscar Pistorius parole: Early release to be considered

The former Paralympics star has served half of his 13-year sentence for murdering Reeva Steenkamp.

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Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski-crash jury deliberates over who crashed into whom

The highly-watched trial draws to a close as the jury decides who crashed into whom

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The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings

This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings.

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Russia to offer food for North Korean weapons - US

The US said any arms deal would violate UN Security Council resolutions.

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Ambani, Adani: Should India break up its big conglomerates?

A former deputy governor of India's central bank says five big firms are hindering competition in the market.

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Fifa: Indonesia stripped of right to host Under-20 World Cup

Fifa has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup.

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The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia

Gaelic football has been an unlikely source of joy, adventure and boundary-breaking change for young people in Cambodia.

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Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress says she was near Monday's deadly Nashville school shooting.

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Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

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

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Physics of Paltrow ski crash causes court confusion

An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision.

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Competitive fishermen plead guilty in walleye cheating scandal

The duo cheated to win a competition, but officials did not fall for the ruse hook, line and sinker.

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

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

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Gay Ugandan asks 'Where will I go?' as secret shelters under threat

Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge.

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Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

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

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How Nashville police stopped school shooting in four minutes

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

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Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget

The specimen was found with a budget metal detector and weighed in at 4.6kg.

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Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive

Companies pay tiny amounts for recyclable waste in Beirut. Deiri Fayyad dives into bins to find it.

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North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts.

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Ukraine war: Germany sends much-awaited Leopard tanks

The first 18 of the cutting-edge tanks are sent, amid reports UK Challenger 2s have also arrived.

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Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu.

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

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

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

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

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Myanmar army chief vows to crush resistance in rare speech

General Min Aung Hlaing described the armed resistance against the military as "acts of terror".

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Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Tens of thousands demonstrate after the removal of Yoav Gallant - who spoke out against controversial judicial reforms.

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Turkish earthquake: Survivors' haunting search for missing relatives

Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find them dead or alive.

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

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

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

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

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Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones

The time of day is a matter of dispute because of a row between political and religious authorities.

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Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

Crushed cars and glass litter the streets of Rolling Fork, a rural town wiped out by the storm that claimed 26 lives.

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Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia's protests

The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests.

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Kamala Harris Africa trip: Can US charm offensive woo continent from China?

US Vice-President Kamala Harris embarks on a tour of the continent amid fierce competition for influence.

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'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.

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Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

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

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Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

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

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