Wednesday 31 May 2023
What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?
Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week.
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Woman who accused Biden of sexual assault seeks Russian citizenship
Tara Reade accused President Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993, an allegation he denies.
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AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work
Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.
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Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone
The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.
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Tuesday 30 May 2023
Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up
People are hoping to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation.
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India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges
The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.
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Watch rocket launch first Chinese civilian into space
China has sent three astronauts to its Tiangong Space Station, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time.
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Monday 29 May 2023
Canada: Dashcam captures driving through huge wildfire
The Canadian city of Halifax declares a state of local emergency after a wildfire causes power cuts and evacuations.
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Rugby chaos as multiple pitch invaders tackled
Play was interrupted when at least 10 people ran onto the field at a rugby league match in New Zealand.
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Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost'
The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace.
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Sunday 28 May 2023
Kitten stuck in rain pipe for three days found alive
Rescuers in Beirut used small cameras to identify the location of the feline before pulling it to safety.
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French Open 2023: Nadal, Murray and Raducanu missing, while Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek favourites
For the first time in almost 20 years, the French Open begins this weekend with both singles draws unpredictably open.
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Saturday 27 May 2023
Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia
The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine.
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US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak
The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak.
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We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov
Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity".
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Friday 26 May 2023
Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic
One killed and 15 injured in rocket attack on medical clinic in Ukraine city of Dnipro, Zelensky says.
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Teens hand themselves in to police over Sydney fire
Transport was suspended and nearby residents evacuated after a heritage building went up in flames on Tuesday.
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Asiana Airlines: Passenger arrested for opening plane door during South Korea flight
The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.
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Thursday 25 May 2023
Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested
Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church.
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Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?
Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest.
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Walls collapse as fireball engulfs Sydney building
More than 100 firefighters attempted to extinguish the huge fire in the Surry Hills area.
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Abba's Benny and Bjorn rule out Eurovision reunion
The song contest will be hosted in their native Sweden next year, 50 years after they won with Waterloo.
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Wednesday 24 May 2023
Default on U.S. Debt Risks ‘Permanently’ Denting Nation’s Credit Rating
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A un año del tiroteo en Uvalde, la comunidad sigue en desacuerdo sobre el control de armas
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Britain’s Inflation Slowed in April, but Remains Stubbornly High
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Tuesday 23 May 2023
Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging
The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January.
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A Resilient Black Community ‘Built From the Fire’ of a Massacre
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New York’s a Lot Like Venice. It’s Sinking.
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WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes
The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.
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4 Everest Ascents in 10 Days: Sherpas Battle for a Climbing Record
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Monday 22 May 2023
Biden's Papua New Guinea no-show takes shine off US pact
Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.
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Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech
David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.
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The top U.N. nuclear official warns that the plant is ‘extremely vulnerable.’
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Word of the Day: mantra
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G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security
Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.
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Sunday 21 May 2023
‘We have Ukraine’s back’: Biden announces $375 million more in military aid for Ukraine.
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The Club That Wants Nothing to Do With Russia
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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion
Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.
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The Club That Wants Nothing to Do With Russia
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Bakhmut: Zelensky indicates Russia has control of city
Asked on Sunday whether Ukraine had control of the city, Ukraine's president said: "I think not."
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Saturday 20 May 2023
Here’s why Biden reversed course on Ukraine’s F-16 request.
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Indo-Pacific ‘Quad’ allies will meet, but not in Australia, to discuss China.
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Air DeSantis: The Private Jets and Secret Donors Flying Him Around
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Would You Take Financial Advice From A.I.?
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Watch: Officer clings to speeding car in wild chase
A routine traffic stop in the US turned into a chase when officers discovered the driven had a warrant.
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Friday 19 May 2023
Iran executes three over anti-government protests
Amnesty says the men were killed in "a blatant act of vengeance" and without a fair trial.
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Biden Pays Silent Tribute to Victims of Hiroshima Bomb
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Word of the Day: predicament
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Thursday 18 May 2023
A Chinese diplomat ends his Ukraine trip with no sign of a breakthrough.
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Singaporean Band Gets Robbed in America but Keeps Touring
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Watch: Elderly couple rescued from rooftop amid deadly Italy floods
The Italian coast guard helicopter winched the pair to safety following catastrophic flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region.
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Wednesday 17 May 2023
China fines comedy troupe $2m for joke about the military
The joke had linked the behaviour of a comedian's dogs to a military slogan by President Xi Jinping.
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Biden Abruptly Cuts Short an Asia-Pacific Visit, to China’s Benefit
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Loafers Lodge: Police suspect arson in deadly New Zealand hostel fire
Investigators have so far found six bodies and warned that the death toll could rise.
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Word of the Day: reverie
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Tuesday 16 May 2023
Wells Fargo to Pay $1 Billion to Settle Lawsuit by Shareholders
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South Korea Wants More Babies, Just Not in These Places
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Watch scientists' joy as rare platypus is released back into the wild
A platypus has been re-introduced into an Australian national park, a 50-year first for the area.
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Overnight Missile and Drone Attacks Target Kyiv
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Global executions at highest rate for five years - Amnesty report
Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt carried out 90% of the 883 recorded in 2022, Amnesty International says.
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Monday 15 May 2023
Britain promises more missiles and drones to Ukraine.
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Zelensky Heads to Britain for Talks on Military Aid
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World leaders in Japan, China as a negotiator, and grain deal deadline: What to watch for this week.
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Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy
Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating.
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Sunday 14 May 2023
Ukraine's Zelensky visits Germany day after weapons pledge
President Zelensky's trip comes after Germany said it would supply weapons worth three billion euros.
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Watch: Eurovision final highlights in 90 seconds
A singing "Brussels sprout", Italy's soft play area and a man in a soap dish - catch up with all the night's highlights.
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All the times Eurovision's presenters stole the show
Not only were there eye-catching performances in Liverpool, the hosts made the most of the limelight too.
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Saturday 13 May 2023
Welcome to the Era of Very Earnest Parenting
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Ukraine's Zelensky in Rome to meet Pope Francis
Ukraine's leader visits Rome where he will meet political leaders and have an audience with the Pope.
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Cyclone Mocha: Major evacuations as cyclone threatens Bangladesh
Half a million people have been evacuated ahead of Cyclone Mocha's predicted landfall on Sunday.
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Friday 12 May 2023
Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians
They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire.
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Police and supporters encircle Imran Khan as he arrives at court
Pakistan's ex-PM is surrounded by a heavy security presence at Islamabad's High Court.
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Dwight Howard: Former NBA player angers China over Taiwan reference
Dwight Howard referred to Taiwan as a "country" in a promotional video - a status China rejects.
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Recriminations plague Russian forces as Ukraine steps up pressure.
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Thursday 11 May 2023
Manipur: Broken dreams and burnt homes after India ethnic clashes
Manipur state witnessed widespread violence last week which left dozens dead and thousands displaced.
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Why Are All Those People Outside H&M, Again?
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Space debris fireball lights up Japan skies
A streak of light is caught on camera, and may have been caused by space debris from a Chinese rocket.
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Word of the Day: splay
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Ukraine war: Zelensky says Ukraine needs more time for offensive
Ukraine's president says in an interview his country would "lose a lot of people" if it attacks now.
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Wednesday 10 May 2023
Quotation of the Day: Mainlanders Are Back in Town. So Are Old Tensions.
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Russia faces renewed pressure to extend the grain deal.
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Imran Khan: Tense mood grips Pakistan ahead of former PM's hearing
The former PM is due to face a hearing on corruption charges, a day after his dramatic arrest.
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Tuesday 9 May 2023
Conoce a los veterinarios que viajan por el campo de México atendiendo caballos
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Monday 8 May 2023
MTV awards: Hollywood stars stand with striking writers at pre-recorded ceremony
Jennifer Coolidge and Pedro Pascal show their support at the MTV Movie and TV Awards.
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Russia launched 35 attack drones over Kyiv, the Ukrainian Air Force says.
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Manipur: Thousands displaced as ethnic clashes grip north-eastern state
Dozens have died in the Indian state of Manipur since violence broke out last week.
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Sunday 7 May 2023
Zakhar Prilepin: Russian pro-war writer hit by car bomb out of coma
Investigators claim a man, who allegedly detonated the bomb remotely, was working for Ukraine.
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Saturday 6 May 2023
Ukraine war: Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in Bakhmut
Rights groups warn the chemical is "notorious for the severity of the injuries it causes".
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Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism
Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province.
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King Charles III is being crowned today. Here is what to know.
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Friday 5 May 2023
Sick of Bumpy, Delayed Flights? New Weather Tech Could Help.
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Who was behind the Kremlin drone attack?
The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg examines the theories and claims about the strike in Moscow.
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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?
Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to kill President Putin in a drone attack, which Ukraine denies.
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Thursday 4 May 2023
Bluster over explosions raises fears of retaliation by Russia.
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Laos activist Anousa Luangsuphom survived cafe shooting, rights group says
Anousa Luangsuphom's family initially told people he was dead in a bid to protect him, activists say.
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Bluster over explosions raises fears of retaliation by Russia.
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Covid: China tourism rebounds above pre-pandemic levels
Domestic travel in the country jumped sharply during the five-day May Day break.
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Wednesday 3 May 2023
How Did the Devils, Headed for the Second Round, Get So Fast, So Fast?
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