Sunday, June 30, 2024

I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war

Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

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Analysis: France's far right now dominant political force

The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.

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Saturday, June 29, 2024

At least 18 killed in northern Nigeria blasts

Suspected suicide bombers attacked a wedding and funerals in Gwoza, officials say.

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Zelensky renews long-range arms call after attack

The Ukrainian president says more missiles and air defences are needed after a Russian strike kills seven.

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India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

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Friday, June 28, 2024

Final Fantasy and the changing face of one of gaming's biggest series

Director Naoki Yoshida says the new release is a significant moment for the Final Fantasy franchise.

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Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee?

A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

Rock stars, wrestlers and pilgrims: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job

She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission.

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At least five dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing

Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Nigerian queer parties that offer liberation

A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.

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Biden v Trump: What are they thinking in Moscow, Beijing and Delhi?

Eight BBC correspondents give their view on the US election from global capitals.

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French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack

The Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase.

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Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax laws

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Florence elects first woman mayor

Sara Funaro's centre-left Democratic Party (PD) retained control of the city with 60% of the vote.

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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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Sunday, June 23, 2024

Trump and Biden sharpen lines ahead of debate showdown

Joe Biden spent the weekend with aides at Camp David while Donald Trump was on the campaign trail.

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China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

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At least 1,301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia

Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said.

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.

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Friday, June 21, 2024

ICRC says 22 killed in strike near its Gaza office

The International Committee of the Red Cross said the "grave security incident" was the latest of several.

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Escaped pet donkey found 'living best life' with elk

A man hiking in the California wilderness has stumbled upon a pet donkey that has been missing for five years.

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Volunteer firefighter dies battling Greece blaze

The 55-year-old man was injured in a blaze in the region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula and later died in hospital.

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

Indian farm labourer dies in Italy after arm severed by machine

An Indian farmhand near Rome died after his employer left him on the side of the road following a serious workplace accident.

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Putin vows deeper ties with Vietnam in visit criticised by US

Putin's Vietnam trip is being interpreted as displaying the support Russia still enjoys in the region.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Filipino soldiers fought off Chinese coast guard 'with bare hands'

Chinese personnel armed with swords are accused of ramming Filipino boats in disputed waters.

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Macron condemns antisemitism after Jewish girl is raped

The French president was reacting to the incident which happened in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

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Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.

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Monday, June 17, 2024

Maryland pardons 175,000 people of cannabis convictions

Democratic governor Wes Moore says "most-sweeping pardon" in US history addresses decades of injustice.

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply.

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At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat

Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave".

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions

She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe.

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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.

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Friday, June 14, 2024

What happened to the women who took on the Taliban?

Afghan women tell the BBC they were beaten and tortured for protesting against the Taliban.

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Supreme Court gun ruling stuns Las Vegas shooting survivors

One survivor told the BBC the bump stocks decision was "a slap in the face", but others had mixed feelings.

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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles

The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans.

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Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says

The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.

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G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, while Moscow condemns the move as "theft".

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Buenos Aires rocked by clashes over Milei reforms

Police in Argentina's capital fire tear gas on crowds near Congress, as MPs debate budget-slashing reforms.

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Parents of ex-hostage tell BBC of his 'miracle' return

Eugenia and Michael Kozlov gave an emotional account of how they heard the news that their son was free.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine's Azov brigade

The brigade, whose origins were mired in far-right controversy, hails the move as blow to Russia's propaganda.

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Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in gun trial

President Joe Biden's son was accused of lying about his drug use on a gun application form.

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Hamas seeks 'complete halt' to war in Gaza proposal response

The group told the BBC that it still required a commitment to a permanent ceasefire.

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Monday, June 10, 2024

Trump to sit for probation interview on Monday

The former president will appear virtually from Mar-a-Lago and be seated alongside his lawyer, Todd Blanche.

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Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhones in AI overhaul

The company has been slower to roll out generative AI features than rivals including Google and Microsoft.

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Drugs, alcohol and a gun: Inside Hunter Biden's trial

The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr reports from court on what's at stake for the US president's son.

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Sunday, June 9, 2024

Nigerian star's drowning forces Nollywood to look at safety

How Junior Pope's death shocked Nigeria's film industry and the health and safety repercussions.

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Graduation ceremony finally happens, 50 years later

A 1974 graduation was canceled in the face of a tornado. The ceremony finally happened this month.

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Calling France snap election is a gamble for Macron

Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron.

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Howard University strips Diddy of honorary degree

The university called the rapper "so fundamentally incompatible" with Howard after shocking video emerged.

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Friday, June 7, 2024

Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign.

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to cooperate

The UN's nuclear watchdog votes to censure Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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Monday, June 3, 2024

Volcanic thriller sparks Spielberg talks and interest from Hollywood

Michael Crichton's widow asked bestselling author James Patterson to finish his volcanic thriller.

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'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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Floods kill at least four in southern Germany

Three people were trapped in basements and a firefighter died when his inflatable capsized.

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Sunday, June 2, 2024

German football coach condemns 'racist' TV survey

Julian Nagelsmann condemned the poll, which asked if people wanted more white players on the German team.

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Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks.

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New York couple find safe containing $100k in lake

James Kane and Barbie Agostini told US media that they found the safe stuffed full of $100 bills.

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Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies

The 29-year-old was one of six people to be wounded by the attacker, who was detained at the scene.

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller

Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list.

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Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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