China is Tesla's second-biggest market but the company has not enabled autonomous driving in the country.
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Sunday 28 April 2024
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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Saturday 27 April 2024
First Saudi-penned opera opens in Riyadh
Once unthinkable, the pioneering production marks the latest cultural expansion in the desert kingdom.
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Friday 26 April 2024
Japan comes face to face with its own space junk
A Tokyo company's satellite encounters a big lump of space debris high above the Earth.
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China warns US not to step on its 'red lines'
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.
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Surgery for Indian woman who inhaled nose pin
A doctor who removed the pin from Varsha Sahu's lung last month described it as an "extremely rare" case.
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Thursday 25 April 2024
Gaza protesters clash with police at US universities
Demonstrators in Texas were met with state troopers as protests lead to arrests on campuses across the country.
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Free beer and taxi rides to woo voters in Indian city
Many companies in Bengaluru city have found innovative ways to encourage people to vote.
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Wednesday 24 April 2024
How soon could US ban TikTok after Congress approved bill?
TikTok is getting closer to being banned in the US, but its owner is likely to oppose the move.
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Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens
The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.
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Burying Trump stories was 'agreement among friends'
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified about relationship with Trump and Cohen for hours.
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Tuesday 23 April 2024
German far-right party aide held in China spy probe
Prosecutors identify the suspect as Jian G and accuse him of passing information to Chinese intelligence.
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Monday 22 April 2024
Bridge collapses as floods hit China's south
The country’s south has been battered by heavy rainfall, with tens of thousands of people evacuated.
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Sunday 21 April 2024
Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood injures 15
The incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said.
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Saturday 20 April 2024
Verstappen beats Hamilton to Chinese GP sprint win
Max Verstappen fights past Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.
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Man who set fire to himself near Trump trial dies
Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.
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Friday 19 April 2024
BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosions
Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.
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Children among nine dead in Russia strike on Ukraine
Russia strikes two cities in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting the station in Dnipro.
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Bowen: The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows
Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries have changed, writes Jeremy Bowen.
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Thursday 18 April 2024
Operations paused at Dubai airport as rains continue
Dubai's busy international airport is still severely affected as heavy rains batter the UAE
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Wednesday 17 April 2024
China's newest ally in the Pacific goes to the polls
The impoverished Solomon Islands is holding its first election since the country's pivot to Beijing.
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Safe houses, exiles and spies: The border town hiding Myanmar’s refugees
Mae Sot has become an uneasy refuge for Burmese on the run, akin to Cold War-era Berlin or Casablanca.
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Tuesday 16 April 2024
Watch moment spire collapses at Copenhagen stock exchange
Video posted on social media captured the iconic spire tumbling to the ground after fire ravages the building.
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Watch: Fires blaze along Miami highway
Stubborn brush fires in Florida's state capital, Miami, have been burning for several days.
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Monday 15 April 2024
'Hero' who took on killer describes Sydney attack
Damien Guerot confronted the killer in a desperate bid to stop the attack, which killed six people.
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Sunday 14 April 2024
'A very long night for Israel and a dangerous moment'
Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel raises the risk of an escalation in the region, the BBC's Middle East correspondent says.
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Saturday 13 April 2024
Chaos unfolds at Sydney mall after multiple stabbings reported
Police in the city confirmed a man had been shot in a statement released shortly after the incident.
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Crowds flee Sydney mall as multiple stabbings reported
Shoppers flee a Sydney mall after reports of stabbings and a possible shooting spark a major police response.
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Friday 12 April 2024
The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore
The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.
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Thursday 11 April 2024
Arrest warrant issued for Chiefs' Rice over crash
An arrest warrant is issued for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice after he was involved a hit-and-run crash that injured four people.
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Wednesday 10 April 2024
Watch: Eid prayers held next to destroyed Gaza mosque
Eid al-Fatir worshippers in Rafah prayed in the street, beside the rubble of the al-Farouk mosque.
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Tuesday 9 April 2024
Israel 'can handle' threat from Iran, says military
Iran warns of retaliation for a strike on its Damascus consulate, saying Israeli embassies are no longer safe.
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Monday 8 April 2024
The eclipse's 4-minute window into the Sun's secrets
The blackout will give scientists a rare chance to do experiments they cannot do any other time.
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Sunday 7 April 2024
Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs
Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime.
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Saturday 6 April 2024
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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Friday 5 April 2024
Six Russian planes destroyed by drones - Ukraine
Security sources tell BBC Ukrainian another eight bombers were badly damaged in the attack.
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Israel says it will open new aid routes to Gaza after Biden call
It comes hours after the US president told Israel it must protect civilians if it wants to keep Washington's support.
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Thursday 4 April 2024
Top India airline to cut flights amid crew protests
Vistara has seen massive disruption in its services amid reports of pilots going on mass sick leave.
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Wednesday 3 April 2024
Will Truth Social solve Trump's money troubles?
Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall.
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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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Tuesday 2 April 2024
Children wounded in school shooting in Finland
Police say a shooting north of Helsinki has injured three minors and a suspect has been arrested.
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K-pop star Karina and actor Lee Jae-wook split
Karina, who went public with their relationship five weeks ago, was accused of "betrayal" by some fans.
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Monday 1 April 2024
Xiaomi electric car buyers face six-month wait
The firm previously said SU7 pre-orders had hit 88,898 within 24 hours of it starting to take orders.
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Sunday 31 March 2024
Battle to run Istanbul becomes key to Turkey's future
Millions of Turks are voting, and President Erdogan hopes to regain control of Turkey's biggest city.
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Saturday 30 March 2024
Massive crane to haul wreckage of Baltimore bridge
The search for the bodies of four workers is on hold because of the dangers of diving among the debris.
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Friday 29 March 2024
'Crypto King' Bankman-Fried jailed for 25 years
The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.
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Thursday 28 March 2024
Former FBI diver explains risks of Baltimore recovery
Divers recovered two bodies in the aftermath of the bridge collapse and will return when debris has been cleared.
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Wednesday 27 March 2024
Aussie Rules football denies it has a cocaine problem
An MP accused the Australian Football League of helping players avoid detection by faking injuries.
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Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut
The long awaited moment hands the former president a stake worth more than $4bn.
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Tuesday 26 March 2024
Debunking the false Moscow attack claims
BBC Verify examines how the campaign to blame Kyiv unfolded.
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Monday 25 March 2024
Ukrainian soldiers film dangerous frontline mission
A BBC documentary follows soldiers on their mission to protect Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv.
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Sunday 24 March 2024
Abductors release more than 280 Nigerian pupils
Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.
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Saturday 23 March 2024
First J-Pop, then K-Pop - could I-Pop be next?
Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi are members of India's first mainstream girl group in over 20 years.
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Friday 22 March 2024
Opposition condemn arrest of Delhi chief minister
Arvind Kejriwal's arrest comes as a blow to the opposition just weeks before India's general elections.
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The maverick leader who took on India's Modi
Mr Kejriwal's arrest contrasts his anti-corruption campaign that took India by storm in 2011.
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Thursday 21 March 2024
US unveils strict car emission limits to boost EVs
It includes a goal for more than half of all new vehicles sold to be electric by 2032 - a huge increase.
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Wednesday 20 March 2024
Watch US soldiers parachute onto polar landscape
The military exercise named Arctic Shock is part of cold-weather field training with the Norwegian Army.
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Tuesday 19 March 2024
Monday 18 March 2024
Why Putin's fifth term as Russian leader was never in doubt
Despite the guaranteed result, the Kremlin has been keen to make the election appear legitimate.
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Sunday 17 March 2024
Czechs struggle to contain surge of whooping cough
Prague's elderly mayor coughs and splutters during a public meeting as authorities battle increase.
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Russia's Vladimir Putin seeks fifth term in tightly-controlled election
The vote, weeks after opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death, is expected to keep Putin in office until at least 2030.
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Saturday 16 March 2024
Where Donald Trump's four trials stand after more delays
Will the former president stand trial before the presidential election? It's looking less and less likely.
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Was this the week Israel and Hezbollah drew closer to war?
Israel may be fighting in Gaza, but fear remains a war with Hezbollah could turn the conflict into something even deadlier.
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Hong Kong court jails 12 over legislature riot
Pro-democracy demonstrators broke into Hong Kong's legislature in 2019 during months-long protests.
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Friday 15 March 2024
Watch: Bees swarm tennis court as Alcaraz plays Zverev
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev's quarter-final was suspended for nearly two hours, after bees descended on Indian Wells.
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Senegal opposition leaders freed ahead of delayed poll
Despite spending months in prison, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is one of the favourites in this month's election.
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Brosnan pleads guilty to national park trespassing
The James Bond star admitted to entering Yellowstone National Park's off-limits acidic hot springs.
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Thursday 14 March 2024
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Ros Atkins on... The German military intelligence leak
Ros Atkins looks at Germany's week of uncomfortable questions, after top-secret discussions were made public.
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Three Egyptian Coptic monks killed in South Africa
An Egyptian suspect has been arrested as police try to determine a motive for the stabbings.
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China says Philippines ignored South China Sea deal
Philippine President Marcos says Manila did not reject the deal, which he called "questionable".
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Tuesday 12 March 2024
The Ukrainian sea drones hunting down Russia's warships
The BBC meets the drone operators helping to resist Russia's attempts to dominate the Black Sea.
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Monday 11 March 2024
West Bank violence: 'My child's destiny was to get killed'
Amr Najjar is one of more than 100 Palestinian children killed in the West Bank since 7 October.
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Indonesian pilots both fall asleep mid-flight
The plane, carrying 153 passengers, briefly veered off course while the pilots fell asleep.
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Gaza aid ship yet to leave Cyprus
The Spanish vessel was expected to sail on Sunday, but Monday morning it was still docked in Larnaca.
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Sunday 10 March 2024
Portugal votes as far right seeks kingmaker role
Neither the governing Socialists nor conservatives may win outright, boosting the populists' power.
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Saturday 9 March 2024
Destructive Joshua knocks out Ngannou in second round
Anthony Joshua delivers the most powerful statement to the heavyweight division with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou.
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Friday 8 March 2024
Victims' families condemn Uvalde shooting report
An independent investigator clears police of wrongdoing over the deadly school shooting in Texas in 2022.
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Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68
Dragon Ball is one of the most influential and best-selling Japanese comics of all time.
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Thursday 7 March 2024
Thailand revokes visa of Swiss man after backlash
Urs Fehr had allegedly kicked a local woman who was sitting outside his villa in Phuket.
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Wednesday 6 March 2024
Transparency tool launched by BBC Verify
BBC Verify has introduced a new feature to show audiences how we know what we know.
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Tuesday 5 March 2024
Rider, runner, winner - the second coming of Meier
Christian Meier rode as a domestique in all three Grand Tours - but locked down and retired, he found a new sporting obsession.
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Monday 4 March 2024
Watch: Tumbleweed invasion engulfs US streets
High winds in Nevada and Utah sweep in huge amounts of tumbleweeds, surrounding houses.
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Sunday 3 March 2024
Tributes as Nigerian actor Mr Ibu dies aged 62
John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, was loved for his comic roles in a career spanning more than two decades.
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Norway king flies home after Malaysia hospital stay
King Harald, 87, was fitted with a pacemaker after falling ill whilst on holiday.
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Saturday 2 March 2024
Top Ukrainian general eyes leadership shake-up
Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi insisted the situation on Ukraine's eastern front "remains difficult, but controlled".
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Victoria Beckham's fashion show disrupted by Peta
The 49-year-old Spice Girl was showcasing her label's autumn/winter collection at Paris Fashion Week.
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Sydney Mardi Gras honours killed gay couple
A moment of silence has been held to remember Luke Davies and Jesse Baird who were allegedly murdered.
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Friday 1 March 2024
Power cut to Ghana’s parliament over $1.8m debt
The outage interrupted a debate on the president's State of the Nation speech before a generator kicked in.
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Thursday 29 February 2024
Why Iranians look dimly on first chance to vote since unrest
Turnout is seen as a crucial test for the regime - but how far is the choice a real one?
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Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani announces marriage
The Los Angeles Dodgers star surprised millions of fans on social media with his post.
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Australia jails first student for a school shooting
The 15-year-old took two of his father's rifles and opened fire at a Perth school last May.
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Wednesday 28 February 2024
Ex-Guinea opposition leader named prime minister
Mamadou Oury Bah, who is due to set up a new government, says he will work to alleviate hardships.
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Fire truck drives through raging Texas wildfire
Flames tower above the road as thick smoke rises, in footage filmed by a local fire department.
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Tuesday 27 February 2024
India names astronauts for maiden space flight
The Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.
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Inside Gaza: Follow a day in the lives of Gazans as war nears five-month mark
The BBC is hearing first-hand accounts of what daily life is like for people living in Gaza.
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South Korean woman dies as doctor strike continues
The woman in her 80s was turned away from seven different hospitals amid an ongoing strike.
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Monday 26 February 2024
The Indians ‘duped’ into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Their families have appealed to the Indian government for help getting them back home.
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Sunday 25 February 2024
Eiffel Tower set to reopen after six-day strike
Workers first walked out on Monday in a dispute over the way the tower was managed.
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Saturday 24 February 2024
Fifteen dead and dozens injured in China flat fire
Officials suggested the blaze started on the building's first floor, where electric bikes were stored.
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Friday 23 February 2024
Watch: Moment of historic US company Moon landing
There were celebrations in the control room as Nasa confirmed the Odysseus Moon landing.
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Dozens of cars pile up after icy Chinese highway crash
At least nine people were injured in the incident, which Chinese state media said involved over 100 cars.
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Thursday 22 February 2024
Wednesday 21 February 2024
The awful conditions that cattle are kept in on ships
The stench from a vessel loaded with cattle which engulfed Cape Town has drawn attention to a wider issue.
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Tuesday 20 February 2024
Lion kills zookeeper at Nigerian university
The veterinarian technologist had been taking care of the university's lions for nine years.
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Monday 19 February 2024
'Brutal' donkey skin trade banned in 55 countries
Animal welfare charities welcome the African Union decision to ban the donkey skin trade across the continent.
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Alexei Navalny's team seeks answers over death as mother barred from morgue
The Russian opposition leader's mother was trying to enter a morgue near the remote Arctic prison where he died, a spokeswoman says.
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Sunday 18 February 2024
Biden assures Zelensky US will send $60bn in aid
Ukraine's army was forced to withdraw from a key battle due to supply shortages, the US says.
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Brazil judge issues $48m fine over deadly sinkhole
Seven people died when a construction site suddenly collapsed, swallowing pedestrians and vehicles.
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Saturday 17 February 2024
Trump hit where it hurts most in New York fraud ruling
A scathing judgment limits the former president's ability to do business in the city where he made his name.
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Friday 16 February 2024
India opposition party claims bank accounts 'frozen'
An hour later, the party said that income tax officials had unfrozen its accounts.
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'It is a lie': Trump prosecutor defends relationship
Fani Willis could be barred from the election interference case over a relationship with a lawyer she hired.
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Thursday 15 February 2024
Electoral bonds: India's Supreme Court scraps anonymous election funding
The Supreme Court has struck down a scheme which allowed anonymous donations to political parties.
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Prince Harry tries a sit-ski on the slopes in Canada
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the training camp for the 2025 Invictus Games on Wednesday.
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Intuitive Machines Moon launch: SpaceX blasts private firm's lunar lander into orbit
Intuitive Machines, a private Houston-based company, launches its first lunar lander from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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Wednesday 14 February 2024
Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov sunk off Crimea, says Ukraine
The landing ship Caesar Kunikov is hit in the Black Sea, according to Ukraine's armed forces.
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Kelvin Kangethe: US fugitive wanted for murder re-arrested in Kenya
Kelvin Kangethe escaped custody in Kenya, and is wanted by US police in connection with a murder.
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Tuesday 13 February 2024
Monday 12 February 2024
Pakistan election: What happens after Imran Khan vote surprise?
Days after the vote, Pakistanis still don't know who will form their next government.
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Rafah: Israel says it will expand its military operations all the way south
Israel says it will expand its military operations all the way south into Rafah.
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Sunday 11 February 2024
Myanmar's military government enforces conscription law
Young people will have to serve at least two years in the army - which is struggling to contain insurgencies.
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Saturday 10 February 2024
Ros Atkins on… How the Ukraine war has stagnated
Almost two years on from Russia’s invasion, the BBC’s analysis editor examines why the front line has barely moved in 12 months.
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Virat Kohli: India batter to miss rest of England Test series
India batter Virat Kohli will miss the rest of the Test series against England for personal reasons.
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Friday 9 February 2024
Switzerland: Police shoot dead axe-wielding hostage-taker on train
The emergency lasted several hours and hostages were freed unharmed.
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Tucker Carlson: Putin takes charge as TV host gives free rein to Kremlin
The Russian leader was given the opportunity to expound familiar grievances unchallenged.
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Thursday 8 February 2024
Kelvin Kangethe: US fugitive wanted for murder escapes custody in Kenya
Kelvin Kangethe allegedly killed his girlfriend in the US last October before flying to Kenya.
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Why India’s law against cheating could be ineffective
India's parliament has passed a new federal law imposing heavy fines and long prison term for cheaters.
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Wednesday 7 February 2024
Trapped orcas escape from drift ice near Japan
The pod of about a dozen killer whales were first spotted stranded on Monday north of Hokkaido.
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Jennifer Crumbley: When parents get the blame for a child's mass shooting
The conviction of a Michigan mother for her son's school shooting could have far-reaching implications.
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Tuesday 6 February 2024
Super Bowl 58: Taylor Swift conspiracy theories 'nonsense' - NFL boss Roger Goodell
Super Bowl conspiracy theories involving Taylor Swift are "nonsense", says NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
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Monday 5 February 2024
US Senate releases deal on border and Ukraine - but will it ever become law?
The deal would unlock billions in new aid for Ukraine and Israel while tightening laws at the US-Mexico border.
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Sunday 4 February 2024
Reggae icon Aston 'Family Man' Barrett, Bob Marley's bassist, dies
Aston Barrett, bassist for Bob Marley and the Wailers, was a key player in the growth of reggae.
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Kenya femicide: Why men fail to condemn deadly misogyny
Rising cases of femicide reveal entrenched sexist attitudes in the East African nation.
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Saturday 3 February 2024
Paris knife attack: Three wounded at Gare de Lyon station
One suspect is arrested following the attack at Gare de Lyon, which wounded three people.
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Friday 2 February 2024
Western officials in protest over Israel Gaza policy
More than 800 officials in the US and Europe have penned a letter calling for more pressure on Israel.
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Malaysia halves ex-PM Najib Razak's jail term over 1MDB scandal
Najib's Razak's incarceration for the 1MDB scandal was seen as a rare triumph in the courts.
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Thursday 1 February 2024
Tesla: Elon Musk moves to shift firm's legal home to Texas
The multi-billionaire says the electric car maker will move immediately to hold a shareholder vote on the matter.
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Wednesday 31 January 2024
Thailand: Popular reformist party Move Forward could be dissolved after court loss
The courts say Move Forward's campaign to amend harsh royal insult laws is a threat to Thai governance.
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Myanmar hands over three junta-backed Chinese warlords to Beijing
This is the latest twist in the stunning downfall of the military-backed Chinese mafia in Myanmar.
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Tuesday 30 January 2024
Joinville: Acid spill covers Brazil river in thick white foam
A state of emergency is declared after a truck crash releases sulfonic acid into the Rio Seco.
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India navy rescues Pakistani sailors from pirates
This was the second anti-hijacking operation in two days by India's navy off Somalia's coast.
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Monday 29 January 2024
Expats: Nicole Kidman show about Hong Kong not shown in city
It's a show about the life of foreigners in Hong Kong - but has aired everywhere except the city itself.
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Sunday 28 January 2024
Watch: Soup thrown at Mona Lisa painting
Protesters have thrown soup at the glass-protected Mona Lisa painting in Paris.
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Saturday 27 January 2024
How Kenya's judges stood up to President William Ruto
Following weeks of bitter rows, two separate courts have ruled against the government.
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Friday 26 January 2024
Women take the lead in India’s Republic Day parade
Every year, the country celebrates the day its constitution came into effect with a grand spectacle.
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Moment twins taken and sold at birth reunite with mum
Amy and Ano are among thousands in Georgia who were stolen from hospitals and trafficked.
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Thursday 25 January 2024
Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among six sentenced to death by hanging
The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.
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Wednesday 24 January 2024
World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'
A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
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Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs - Moscow
A Russian transport plane with 65 Ukrainians onboard crashes in a region bordering Ukraine, says Russia.
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Tuesday 23 January 2024
UK officials probe Iran generals' antisemitic talks to students
A watchdog is investigating videos of online speeches urging students to join an "apocalyptic war".
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Monday 22 January 2024
Ron DeSantis: Watch the rise and fall of self-proclaimed no drama candidate
The Florida governor drops out of the race for the White House - watch his ups and downs here.
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Sunday 21 January 2024
California: Rockslide blocking road cleared with explosives
Video shared by Placer County shows a road completely blocked by boulders, that are then blasted into small pieces.
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Jerusalem: Armenian Christians fight controversial land deal
Armenian Christians are trying to block a deal to redevelop their part of the holy city.
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Saturday 20 January 2024
Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek stunned by Linda Noskova in third round
World number one Iga Swiatek is stunned by Czech 19-year-old Linda Noskova in the Australian Open third round.
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Explosions hit Syrian capital - local media
There were also 'plumes of smoke' seen across the city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
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Friday 19 January 2024
Australian Open 2024 results: Mirra Andreeva stages comeback win, Aryna Sabalenka & Coco Gauff progress
Teenager Mirra Andreeva saves a match point as she completes a stunning third-set comeback to reach the Australian Open fourth round.
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Comoros cuts internet after violent election protests
Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud.
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Canadian former pole vault world champion Barber dies aged 29
Canada's former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber dies at the age of 29 from medical complications.
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Thursday 18 January 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger detained over EU tax for luxury watch
The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction.
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Lakshadweep: Can India's 'alternative Maldives' handle mass tourism?
Indian PM Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep could spark a tourist surge - but is the island chain ready?
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Wednesday 17 January 2024
Flight returns to Japan after ‘drunk’ man bites crew member
The man, reportedly a 55-year-old American, said he did not remember what happened.
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Poland's journalists caught up in battle for airwaves
Public TV and radio are entangled in a political battle as Poland shifts away from the right.
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China reports accelerating population decline
The decline underscores concerns about the future growth of the world's second-largest economy.
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Tuesday 16 January 2024
Iowa caucuses: DeSantis edges out Haley for distant second behind Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is projected to win a distant second place, with Nikki Haley in third.
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Cyclone Belal: Mauritius raises warning to maximum
Authorities say the storm is now moving away from the island nation, but warn that risks still exist.
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Monday 15 January 2024
Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China
Just days after Taiwan's presidential election, the country has lost one of its few allies.
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Sunday 14 January 2024
Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case
Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.
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100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza
Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the unprecedented war against Hamas.
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Saturday 13 January 2024
Friday 12 January 2024
Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups
Members of hard-line Hindu groups had criticised the film for showing a Brahmin character eating meat.
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Thursday 11 January 2024
Papua New Guinea: Streets overrun by looters in Port Moresby
At least eight people are killed in Port Moresby after police go on strike over a pay dispute.
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UN court to hear South Africa genocide case against Israel
Israel rejects South Africa's accusation that its actions in Gaza are "genocidal in character".
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Wednesday 10 January 2024
Adan Canto: X-Men and Designated Survivor star dies of cancer at 42
Kiefer Sutherland and Halle Berry lead tributes to the "wonderful spirit" of the Mexican star.
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Tuesday 9 January 2024
Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership
Woods became synonymous with Nike as they joined forces on his rise to the top in the late 1990s.
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South Korea passes law banning dog meat trade
Dog meat has fallen out of favour with diners in South Korea over the past few decades.
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China satellite launch over Taiwan triggers islandwide alert
Mobile phone users across Taiwan got an "air raid alert" warning them to "be aware for your safety".
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Monday 8 January 2024
Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder
Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.
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Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists
The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage.
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US Vulcan rocket launches on Moon mission
The Vulcan rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, with the Peregrine robotic lander onboard.
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Sunday 7 January 2024
Watch: Can you guess these impressions?
At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.
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Saturday 6 January 2024
Listen: Alaska flight's distress call to air traffic control
Radio communications between the Boeing plane and airport staff are obtained after the aircraft's loses part of its fuselage.
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Watch: Inside Alaska Airlines plane as part blows off mid-air
Social media footage shows passengers on board the aircraft moments after it lost a section of its fuselage.
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Friday 5 January 2024
Thursday 4 January 2024
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark embarks on final ride in gold carriage before abdication
Queen Margrethe II will formally step down next Sunday, after announcing her abdication last month.
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Japan jet crash: Airline pilots initially unaware of cabin fire
It was a flight attendant who informed the cockpit of the cabin fire, said a spokesperson.
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Japan earthquake: Race to find survivors as critical 72-hour window closes
At least 77 people are now known to have died in the quake and thousands are still without power.
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Wednesday 3 January 2024
Japan Airlines plane shown burned out after fire in aerial footage
The Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after a collision with a smaller coastguard aircraft on Tuesday.
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Tuesday 2 January 2024
Thailand and China to waive visa requirements from March
Both countries have been trialling visa-free travel programmes to boost tourism recovery post Covid.
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Melissa Hoskins' family 'utterly devastated' by death of Olympic cyclist
The family of Melissa Hoskins say they are "utterly devastated" following the death of the Olympic cyclist, who was hit by a car in Adelaide on Saturday.
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Monday 1 January 2024
XpoSat: India launches space mission to study black holes
India has become only the second country to launch such a mission after the US.
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Tsunami warning in Japan after strong earthquake
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country's central region on Monday.
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