Riad Salameh leaves the country's economy in tatters and is being investigated for embezzlement.
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Monday 31 July 2023
China floods: Man rescued from overturned car
The rescue was shown on Chinese state TV as devastating floods hit Hebei province.
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Wagner pauses fighter recruitment and focuses on Africa and Belarus - Prigozhin
The mercenary group's head says it is deciding on its next objectives, but has urged fighters to "remain in touch".
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Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader
Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, who is trying to find a way to end the crisis.
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Qatar: Man walks slackline 185m above ground
Athlete Jaan Roose walked on a rope tied between the Iconic Towers in Lusail Marina, Qatar.
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Sunday 30 July 2023
Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze
An evacuation order is in place for towns near the US border as fires there swirl out of control.
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Watch: Farmer plants massive sunflower field in surprise gift for wife
Farmer Lee Wilson says he secretly planted 80 acres of the flowers as a 50th anniversary gift.
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Moscow drone attack briefly shuts Vnukovo airport
Russian officials say one person has been injured after two drones crashed into offices
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Saturday 29 July 2023
Nine killed in Thailand fireworks warehouse explosion
At least 115 are seriously injured after blast in a market in Sungai Kolok, on the Malaysian border.
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Black bear cools off in California swimming pool
Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank.
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Wagner could help migrants cross into Poland, PM Morawiecki warns
Some Russian mercenaries are near the city of Grodno, close to Poland and Lithuania, Mr Morawiecki says.
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Friday 28 July 2023
Greece wildfires trigger massive explosions at air force ammunition depot
The blasts happened at an air force depo as firefighters continue to tackle wildfires in Greece.
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Randy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77
The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California.
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S Korea tunnel tragedy: Officials ignored multiple warnings
Thirty-six officials in South Korea are under investigation for failing to prevent the tragedy.
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Thursday 27 July 2023
Why Hunter Biden is important to Republicans... in 90 seconds
The BBC's Anthony Zurcher explains why the US president's son is a presence on the campaign trail.
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Han Kuang: Taiwan practises to repel a Chinese invasion
Taiwan has learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and is moving to fortify vulnerable points.
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Wednesday 26 July 2023
Colonisation 'luckiest thing' to happen to Australia - John Howard
John Howard's remark comes ahead of a historic referendum on Indigenous recognition.
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Cambodia's Hun Sen to resign and appoint son as PM
The hardline leader has ruled the country for 38 years and his party has total political control.
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Joe Lewis: Tottenham Hotspur owner charged over alleged insider trading
British billionaire Joe Lewis is indicted in the US over an alleged insider trading scheme.
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Tuesday 25 July 2023
Twitter: Sign change paused as police arrive at San Francisco HQ
Workers in San Francisco were taking down the sign after Elon Musk's rebrand of the company.
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Justice department sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande river
Texas officials argue the barrier will help deter migrants from crossing into the US from Mexico.
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Watch: Raging wildfires shut down Italian airport
Palermo’s airport was shut down overnight as wildfires burned around its perimeter.
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Monday 24 July 2023
Greece fires: Drone shows fire ravaged Rhodes town
Greece is grappling with devastating wildfires that have forced thousands to flee their homes and hotels.
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Raigad: Dozens still missing as India landslide search called off
Twenty-seven bodies were found while 57 people are still missing after the landslide in Maharashtra state.
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Sudan's Darfur terror: The radio presenter who gave birth and kept walking
A radio presenter in Sudan has a baby by the road as she flees militias she says killed her other sons.
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Watch: Coach found alive in China school gym collapse
At least 11 people have been killed after a school gymnasium roof completely caved in while it was being used by a girls' volleyball team.
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Saturday 22 July 2023
Smoke as Russia claims fuel depot in Crimea hit
Russian officials say Ukraine is behind the attack but haven't provided any evidence.
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Crimea bridge closed after fuel depot hit - Russia
Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike.
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Friday 21 July 2023
David Hunter guilty of killing seriously ill wife in Cyprus
David Hunter is cleared of murdering his wife at their Cyprus home but is convicted of manslaughter.
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Does social media video show an escaped lion in Berlin?
Police in Germany say they are treating a video circulating on social media as "authentic".
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Waterfalls form at train station after heavy rains
Parts of China have been hit by an onslaught of extreme weather, causing widespread flooding.
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Thursday 20 July 2023
Police search for suspected lion roaming Berlin area
Residents in the south-western outskirts of Berlin are being told to stay indoors.
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Netflix password crackdown fuels subscriber surge
The boss of the streaming giant also calls for an end to the strikes disrupting Hollywood.
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Watch moment divers free trapped whale sharks
Five whale sharks were found trapped in fishing nets in Indonesian waters.
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Wednesday 19 July 2023
Chamoli: Fifteen die from electrocution near India river
The accident took place after an electricity transformer exploded near the Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand.
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Brazil's civil servants can start late to watch Women's World Cup
Civil servants in Brazil have been told they can report to work up to four hours later than usual on days when their national side plays at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
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Watch: Fiery crash as passenger train ploughs into truck in Indonesia
One person has been injured after a train crashed into a broken down truck in Indonesia.
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Tuesday 18 July 2023
Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping
Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter.
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Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels
Victoria says the cost of the tournament had ballooned to three times original estimates.
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Monday 17 July 2023
La Palma wildfires: Firefighters battle raging blaze on Spanish island
Officials say more than 4,000 people had been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island.
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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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Sunday 16 July 2023
Saturday 15 July 2023
Wagner mercenaries have arrived in Belarus, Ukraine confirms
After June's mutiny, Wagner troops were told they could join the regular Russian army or head to Belarus.
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Landslides and floods wreak havoc in South Korea
Thousands have evacuated their homes and at least 20 people are dead amid heavy rain and floods.
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Friday 14 July 2023
Syria seeks to assert control over UN aid deliveries
Damascus says it will play a key part in deliveries, raising fears it could manipulate distribution.
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Watch: Man catches Florida’s longest-ever Burmese python
A Florida hunter has wrestled and caught a 19ft Burmese python, the longest-ever documented in the state.
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How Do You Live: Hayao Miyazaki releases mystery final film
How Do You Live is full of Hayao Miyazaki's signature visual treats and cute yet eerie creatures.
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Thursday 13 July 2023
Hollywood actors' strike expected alongside screenwriters
The SAG-AFTRA union is expected to opt for strike action on Thursday, after studio talks broke down.
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Feeling the 'Kenergy' on Barbie movie pink carpet
Stars from the hotly-anticipated film attend its premiere in London's Leicester Square.
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Wednesday 12 July 2023
US storms: Vermont assesses 'devastating' damage as floods recede
Crews in the flooded state capital will clear debris and inspect buildings on Wednesday.
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Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thailand coup leader departs the stage
Prayuth Chan-ocha's nine years of authoritarian rule saw a sweeping crackdown on political dissent.
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Tuesday 11 July 2023
Japan floods: three die as island hit by 'heaviest' rainfall
At least three people have died in flooding and landslides caused by record rainfall on Kyushu island.
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Volcano erupts 20 miles from Iceland's largest airport
An eruption has sent lava and smoke pouring on the Reykjanes peninsula following intense earthquake activity in the area.
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Nathan Law: Police raid family home of exiled Hong Kong activist
Nathan Law's parents and brother have been taken for questioning after police raided their home.
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Monday 10 July 2023
Dutch PM Mark Rutte to quit politics after government collapse
Mark Rutte says he will stand down after fresh elections are held in November.
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Watch: Heavy rainfall and flooding in India's Himachal Pradesh
North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days.
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Ukraine war: Poland security patrols on high alert at Belarus border
Polish guards describe their concerns over Russia's Wagner group and the threat of unpredictability.
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Delhi and Himachal Pradesh: At least 15 die as heavy rains lash Indian states
Weather experts say more rains are expected in Delhi and other areas in the coming days.
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Sunday 9 July 2023
France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots
The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.
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BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks to take place
The corporation is under pressure after a presenter was accused of paying a teenager for sexual images.
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US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations says Janet Yellen
But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.
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Luis Sánchez: Mexico finds murdered journalist's body in Nayarit
Luis Sánchez of La Jornada newspaper is the latest victim in a spate of attacks on journalists.
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Saturday 8 July 2023
Latvia swears in Edgars Rinkevics as EU's first openly gay president
Edgars Rinkevics came out in 2014 and has been a vocal champion of LGBT rights.
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Janet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.
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President Zelensky visits Snake Island as war enters 500th day
The island became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance after troops there defied a Russian order to surrender.
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Friday 7 July 2023
Fukushima: China extends ban on some Japanese food over wastewater release plan
The move is a response to Japan's plan to release water from the wrecked nuclear plant into the sea.
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Taylor Swift: What Asian fans did for her concert tickets
Furious competition for Eras Tour seats will fulfil or crush fans' Wildest Dreams.
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Rahul Gandhi: Gujarat High Court dismisses Congress leader's appeal in defamation case
Gandhi was disqualified as a lawmaker in March after being sentenced to two years in jail.
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Italian retirement home fire in Milan leaves six dead and dozens hurt
The fire was contained to one room but many of the residents suffered smoke inhalation.
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Thursday 6 July 2023
PUBG: India-Pakistan gaming love story ends in jail
Police say the Pakistani woman learnt she could enter India via Nepal through a YouTube video.
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Wagner boss Prigozhin is in Russia Belarus ruler Lukashenko says
Alexander Lukashenko says Prigozhin, who led a short-lived mutiny in Russia, is in St Petersburg.
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Coco Lee: The pioneering singer who charmed the world
Coco Lee was one of the first Asian singers to gain prominence in the US pop music world.
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Threads could cause real problems for Twitter
Meta's new app benefits from its billion-plus Instagram followers that give it a huge shot in the arm.
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Wednesday 5 July 2023
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 4 July 2023
Taliban order Afghanistan's hair and beauty salons to shut
Women's freedoms have steadily shrunk since the Taliban seized power in 2021.
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Fukushima nuclear disaster: UN watchdog approves plan for water release
Japan's plan to drain radioactive water into the Pacific has been opposed by China and South Korea.
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Australia PM Albanese backs cricket team after Jonny Bairstow Ashes row
Anthony Albanese says his country stands "right behind" its team after the controversy over a key wicket.
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Ukraine war: Major Moscow airport flights disrupted by drone attack
Russia's defence ministry says five Ukrainian drones were shot down in the Moscow region.
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US court orders $146m penalty over 500000 missing silver coins
The weight and purity of American Silver Eagle coins are guaranteed by the US government.
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Monday 3 July 2023
Sunday 2 July 2023
Paris riots: Suburban mayor's wife hurt as rioters attack their home
Attackers tried to set the house on fire before firing rockets at the mayor's fleeing wife and children.
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Apology after Philippines tourism video uses foreign footage
The ad used scenes from countries including Indonesia, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates
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Baltimore shooting: Two dead and 28 injured in mass casualty event police say
The incident the US city of Baltimore has injured 28 people, three critically, police say.
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Saturday 1 July 2023
Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody says US Gen Mark Milley
The counter-offensive against Russia is advancing steadily but will be difficult, US Gen Mark Milley says.
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