Watch: Biden roasts Trump at correspondents' dinner

The US president made fun of his and Donald Trump's age at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

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North Carolina police officers remembered as heroes

They were killed when a suspect with an automatic AR-15 "fired several rounds in a matter of seconds".

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Why is the US going after TikTok?

The BBC's Suranjana Tewari considers what the future holds for the hugely popular social media app.

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Portugal debate over colonial and slavery role resurfaces

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reignited a row by suggesting making amends for past "crimes".

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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Why ice costs more than bread in Mali

People are grappling with power cuts as well as extreme heat blamed on human-induced climate change.

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Hostage's family: 'We will fight until you return'

Keith Siegal's family react to a Hamas video of him, 202 days after he was taken captive.

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First woman to receive a pig organ recovering well

Lisa Pisano, once near death, is recovering well after receiving a new kidney from a genetically modified pig.

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Biden says he's ready for election debate with Trump

US President says he is "happy" to face rival who claims he is ready "anytime, anywhere, anyplace".

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BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots

The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.

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Arizona House votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

It was the chamber's third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban. Now the senate must vote.

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Top Russian defence official accused of taking bribes

Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov is remanded in custody in a rare case against a high-ranking official.

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Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry

Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.

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The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival

It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.

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Tesla profits nosedive as more job cuts announced

The EV maker slashes more jobs and brings forward new models as profits drop by more than half.

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Restart aid to Palestinian UN agency, EU urges

Countries including the US and UK are still withholding funds over Israel's claims against UNRWA.

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Spain accidentally releases alleged Dutch cartel boss

The 46-year-old walked free after a Dutch extradition request sparked confusion in Spanish courts.

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Deforestation pushes animals to eat virus-laden bat poo

The creatures shed light on how new viruses might spread from animals to humans, researchers say.

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What is Earth Day and what has it achieved?

The worldwide event aims to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment.

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TikTok warns US ban would 'trample free speech'

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban the app if TikTok's owner does not cut China ties.

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BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place.

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US Speaker may pay political price for Ukraine deal

Republican Mike Johnson can savour a hard-fought victory, but hard-line colleagues are plotting to oust him.

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Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.

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Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

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Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014

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Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky

Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader.

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Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.

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Lawmakers to vote soon on stalled Ukraine aid

Despite right-wing outcries, Speaker Mike Johnson is pressing to pass billions of dollars in aid.

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Prehistoric sea reptile 'twice as long as bus'

Scientists say a fossilised jawbone found in Somerset may be from one of the biggest sea creatures ever.

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Dutch princess lived in Spain after threats - reports

Princess Amalia studied in Madrid for more than a year but has since returned, sources say.

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'Psychic' conman jailed for swindling 1.3m Americans

Canadian Patrice Runner made $175m over 20 years in leaflet scam claiming he could make people rich.

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.

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Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump

Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.

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Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was blocked for hours during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LA

The endangered birds are part of a recovery program that aims to release them into the wild.

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Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison

A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting.

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All eyes turn to what Israel does next

With Iran and Israel in direct confrontation, BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner considers what comes next.

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'Obvious' Sydney killer targeted women - police

Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people in a crowded Sydney shopping centre on Saturday.

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Sydney knife attacker identified by police

Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed five women and a man at Westfield Bondi Junction mall on Saturday.

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Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory attack

IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari has said the drones could take several hours to arrive.

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Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory attack

Israel's military says its forces are on high alert and is "monitoring all targets".

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Watch: Moment man rescued from Turkey cable car

A military helicopter hoists the stranded passenger to safety in a rescue basket.

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Democratic donors paid $1.7m in Biden legal fees

Mr Biden has criticised Donald Trump, his election challenger, for using donor funds to pay legal fees.

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Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

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Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli dies

The designer, famed for his animal prints on leather and textiles, died at home in Florence.

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Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

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OJ Simpson: His life and the trial that defined it

Former American football star OJ Simpson, acquitted of his ex-wife's murder in a 1995 trial, has died at 76.

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US to end 'gun show loophole' of unlicensed sales

White House says it will require all gun show and internet dealers to conduct background checks.

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Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok

The artist's songs were removed from the platform in January after a dispute over licensing.

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Threats spark security headaches ahead of Paris Olympics

Officials stress IS-linked threats are not new, but police put on a show of force ahead of the Games.

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Apple sparks Palestinian flag emoji controversy

iPhone users noticed a Palestinian flag emoji is being suggested when users type "Jerusalem."

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US woman sentenced for stealing Ashley Biden's diary

Aimee Harris received a month in prison for selling writings by President Biden's daughter to a conservative group.

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Bavaria mulls cannabis-free Oktoberfest beer party

Munich's annual event may be declared a drug-free event, even though cannabis is now legal in Germany.

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HSBC agrees to sell off its Argentina business

The banking giant is set to take a billion-dollar loss by exiting Argentina after nearly 30 years.

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One dead as bridge falls on railway in Russia

The incident in the western city of Vyazma halts all train traffic, cutting gas supplies to many people.

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Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

See moment the Moon completely obscures the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona.

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Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

Watch stunning first images of total solar eclipse in North America

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Russia-friendly populist elected Slovak president

Peter Pellegrini accused his rival of being a warmonger who would send Slovak soldiers to fight in Ukraine.

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'Worst floods in decades' hit Kazakhstan and Russia

Tens of thousands are evacuated in northern Kazakhstan, amid warnings that floods are spreading in Russia.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my commute'

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

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Six months on, how close is Israel to eliminating Hamas?

BBC Verify assesses the evidence behind Israel's key war aim of destroying Hamas during its military operation in the Gaza Strip.

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Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal

The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli.

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Biden vows to help Baltimore recover rapidly

The US president says "union labour and American steel" will rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge.

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Serbia police search for two-year-old girl's body

Two men hit the girl named Danka with their car and then took her body to a landfill site, say police.

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New York and beyond rattled by East Coast quake

The rare magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit on Friday morning, shaking buildings and throwing objects around homes.

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Thousands evacuated after Russian dam breached

Local emergency services are working to stem flooding in Orsk, about 1,800km east of Moscow,

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Man sentenced to 30 years for aiding France attacker

Audrey Mondjehi was convicted of obtaining a gun used in a 2018 attack on a Strasbourg Christmas market.

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Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis.

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French couple with 159 cats banned from having pets

A woman, 68, has been diagnosed as having Noah syndrome, a condition associated with animal hoarding.

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Moment maternity staff rush to keep babies safe during quake

Video shows nurse and her colleagues scrambling to hold on to baby cots, as the building they're in begins to shake.

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France's unique orphanage for police children

Orpheopolis cares for the children of officers who have died in the line of duty or by suicide.

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Biden and Xi discuss US-China cooperation and conflict

The two leaders discussed ways to cooperate as they work to thaw tensions between the US and China.

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Clothes found near toddler's remains in French Alps

Police find a T-shirt, shoes and shorts, three days after some of Emile Soleil's bones were recovered.

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Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Live-streamed footage captured the moment a detainee stole a gun from a guard and opened fire in Chile.

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Investigation links 'Havana Syndrome' to Russia

Media reports further fuel the view that US diplomats may have been targeted with sonic weapons.

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