Monday, July 31, 2023

Kerala lottery: Women sanitation workers hit India lottery jackpot

Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money.

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Angus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' dead aged 25

The star was reportedly found dead at his family home in California a week after burying his father.

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Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list

Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says.

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.

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Canada wildfires: Border blaze forces evacuations

More than 1,000 fires are still burning across Canada - one-third of them in British Columbia.

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Sunday, July 30, 2023

No hope of survivors from MRH-90 helicopter crash in Australia

Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident.

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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.

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Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.

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Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.

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Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle

Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.

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The Chilean band speaking out against police violence

All of the band's musicians were left partially or totally blinded by projectiles fired by police.

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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.

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Friday, July 28, 2023

South Africa's Julius Malema celebrates 10 years of the EFF

Julius Malema divides opinion like few other politicians but he is celebrating his party's 10th anniversary.

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Ukraine war: Missile strikes residential building in Dnipro

The top floor of a residential tower block is almost completely destroyed in the strike.

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The other American women's team at World Cup

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.

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Australia helicopter crash: Four military aircrew missing

A search and rescue mission is under way after the military aircraft crashed off Lindeman Island.

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Russia's new tactic for cutting off Ukraine's grain

Russia has started targeting Ukraine's alternative routes for exporting its grain.

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Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor

Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Quiz of the week: How has Barbie broken box-office records?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Africa's week in pictures: 21 - 27 July 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Donald Trump faces further charges in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry

A third person is also charged in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.

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Women's World Cup: Steel Roses outkick men in Chinese football

China's women's national team is a source of pride under a system that lavishes resources on men.

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India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.

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Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Semiconductors: Can India become a global chip powerhouse?

India has ambitious plans for semiconductor manufacturing, but there are challenges along the way.

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The South Korean POWs left to plot escape from the North

Families of South Korean soldiers held in the North are demanding recognition from their government.

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Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV

Earlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders.

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Sinéad O'Connor on the BBC over the years

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56.

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Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together

Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness.

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Mediterranean fires: Evacuations as new blazes break out in Greece

Efforts are continuing to contain blazes in a number of Mediterranean countries.

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US senator 'fine' after freezing at news conference

The 81-year-old senator abruptly stops speaking before Republican colleagues escorted him away.

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Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

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Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son

The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court

The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.

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Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.

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Pastor at kidnapped US girl's funeral in 1975 charged with her murder

Gretchen Harrington, eight, was abducted by a family friend during a Bible camp in 1975, police say.

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Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions

Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions.

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Typhoon Doksuri: Taiwan cancels Han Kuang military drills

The annual Han Kuang exercise aims to test the island's defences in case of an attack from Beijing.

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How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat

With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat.

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Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house.

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Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.

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Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field

Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours

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Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport.

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

New Zealand: Minister quits after drink driving crash

Kiri Allan's resignation, the fourth from the party since March, comes on the heels of a national election.

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China: 11 die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested

Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang.

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Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

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Ukraine war: Russia hits Odesa after killing grain deal

Russia is hammering Ukraine's port city of Odesa after quitting the grain deal. What happens now?

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Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria.

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Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes.

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa

Odesa's regional governor said 14 people were hospitalised in the blasts, including four children.

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Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote

Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.

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Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?

A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats.

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Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

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Friday, July 21, 2023

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship

Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.

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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

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Sudan conflict: Medics whipped in Khartoum after convoy attacked - MSF

Armed men attacked a team taking supplies to one of only two hospitals open in southern Khartoum.

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

MeToo charges against celebrities shake Taiwan showbiz

Celebrities including a pop star and a top TV host face allegations of sexual harassment and assault.

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Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Ukraine war: Wheat prices soar after Russia warns shipping

Russia announces it will treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as potential military targets.

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Kenyan doping: Why positive tests are the start of the solution

Faked medical records, pharmacists, fixers, fame and fortune. Dopers infiltrated Kenyan distance running but the fightback has begun.

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Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali

El General, whose song inspired Tunisia's pro-democracy revolution, laments the return of repression.

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The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists

Counter terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists.

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Deadly shooting in Auckland hours before Women's World Cup

Police confirm two deaths in an incident in the New Zealand city hosting the Women's World Cup.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday.

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Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Why tourists flock to the DMZ

It is one of the world's most heavily fortified areas. It also attracts 1.2 million tourists a year.

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Kitchen shrine serpents and other fascinating new Pompeii discoveries

New discoveries in the buried ancient city shed fresh light on Roman life before Vesuvius erupted.

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The Indian cheesecake secrets found in a 1904 book

The 120-year-old recipes are a far cry from the cheesecakes we are familiar with today.

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What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation?

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be.

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Michigan attorney general files charges in fake elector scheme

Sixteen people have been charged for alleged efforts to reverse Joe Biden 2020 election win.

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Monday, July 17, 2023

The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan

A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.

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Ukraine war: Russia says Crimean bridge partially open to cars again

Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking its huge sea bridge with drones, killing two people.

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JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".

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South Korea floods: Tunnel horror brings home climate fears

The country is less used to dealing with the severe effects of a warming planet.

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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd

Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale.

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Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations

Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.

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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Two dead following 'emergency' on Crimea bridge

Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.

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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

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Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating.

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns

The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.

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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

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How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria

Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

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Friday, July 14, 2023

SAG strike: Why are Hollywood actors on strike?

One TV actor who's worked in Hollywood for a decade says he makes $20,000 (£15,200) a year.

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Turkey's deepening economic crisis prompts Erdogan to look West

Turkey's leader hopes to mend relations and reassure foreign investors who ditched his struggling economy.

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Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

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Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public

A Hong Kong official suggests those who light up in restaurants should be met with disapproving looks.

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Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'

Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years.

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Otter attempts to steal surfboard

The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history.

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White House cocaine: US Secret Service ends investigation

The cocaine was discovered earlier this month in a vestibule in the White House.

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Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise

The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India.

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Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'

Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium.

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Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny.

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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

India CEO criticised for picking AI bot over human staff

Suumit Shah, founder of an e-commerce website, said that his firm had laid off 90% of its support staff.

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G7 members to announce long-term Ukraine security package at Nato summit

It comes after Nato refused to provide Kyiv with a timeline for joining the alliance.

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World Eskimo-Indian Olympics: How ripped ears are preserving a rare culture in Alaska

How the traditions of the hunt from hundreds of years before live on in an unusual annual sporting event in Alaska.

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The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood

Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.

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Is Bollywood a man’s world?

Researchers try to quantify just how severe the stranglehold of patriarchy on Hindi cinema is.

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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.

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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy

Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins.

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Zelensky honours Poles killed by Ukrainians in WW2 Volhynia massacre

Ukraine's president seeks to heal a deep historical wound with his Polish counterpart at a church service.

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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being marketed to children despite its high caffeine content.

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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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'The night they came for our children'

Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds.

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Saturday, July 8, 2023

Pamplona: Watch as hundreds of Spaniards run from bulls in street

The 875m annual bull run through the streets of Pamplona in Spain drew big crowds.

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Watch: Cars plough through massive Delhi flooding

Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill.

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Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured

Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town.

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Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues

Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be.

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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.

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Syrian government cancels BBC press accreditation

The move follows a BBC documentary that linked the president's family to the drug trade.

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance

Pulverising crickets to make flour for food is seen by some as a threat to the Mediterranean diet.

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Cluster bombs: Biden defends decision to send Ukraine controversial weapons

The weapons have a record of killing civilians - and the president said sending them was a difficult decision.

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Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment.

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Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier

The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.

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Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Are wildfires in the US getting worse?

Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.

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Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China

As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.

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Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.

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'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court.

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Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Californian winemakers are learning firefighting techniques

Winemakers in the Napa Valley are having to battle wildfires affecting vineyards and wineries.

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South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead

The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area.

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Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.

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Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo

Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India.

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Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp

Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation.

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Colombia: Country's last active guerrilla group ELN agrees truce

Fighting between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the government is due to end on Thursday.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Odisha train accident: Painful search for bodies a month after deadly India crash

At least 52 bodies remain unclaimed as families wait for closure.

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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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Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.

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Crippling fuel crisis turns Cuba to old friend Russia

Crippling fuel shortages on the Caribbean island present opportunities for Russian companies.

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Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term

Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term.

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Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears

The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally.

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Evan Gershkovich: US ambassador in Russia meets with jailed reporter

It is only the second time detained journalist Evan Gershkovich has met with a US representative.

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Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term

Rumours he would run again had fuelled deadly protests over the years.

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Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.

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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

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Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students

Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.

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Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week

July's full Moon, known as a Buck Moon, will be closer than normal in its orbit around the Earth.

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Sunday, July 2, 2023

Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs

Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?

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Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years

Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in 20th Century India.

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Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

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Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown.

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The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?

The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.

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France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city.

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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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