The country is the latest front in a fight that analysts say has big stakes for news - and democracy.
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Friday, June 30, 2023
How this man helped prevent a revenge murder
Millions of dollars are going into community violence prevention. Will it work?
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WH Smith wont open any more UK High Street stores
Instead it will focus on travel retail and opening up in the US and Europe, its boss tells the BBC.
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Over-30s eye Australia gap year as age limit raised
Australia extends the age limit to 35 for Brits who want to live and work down under.
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France shooting: Policeman charged over teen's traffic stop death
France is bracing for a third night of violence after 17-year-old Nahel M was shot dead by police.
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Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response
Scot Peterson is found not guilty of 11 charges including child neglect and culpable negligence.
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Inside Virgin Atlantic's rocket plane to space
The 90-minute mission had paying passengers - from the Italian Air Force - for the first time.
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Thursday, June 29, 2023
The Nigerian with a mission to see a bagpipe revival
Inspired by seeing a bagpipe player in his youth, Chukwu Oba Kalu wanted more Nigerians to play.
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Iran protests: Mother of Nika Shakarami tells of anguish
Nika Shakarami, 16, was allegedly beaten to death by security forces during protests.
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Heating down but spending up for royal finances
Royal residences have the heating kept at 19C, as spending rises to almost £108m, annual accounts show.
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Cut low-cost broadband VAT to help more online peers say
Some people struggle to get online, putting them at a disadvantage, a Lord's committee says.
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French HR murders: Gabriel Fortin sentenced to life in prison
Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers.
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Watch: Remains of Titan sub brought ashore
Parts of the tourist sub that imploded on a dive to the Titanic have been lifted out of the water at St John's.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
When Miss World's arrival in India ignited protests
The competition is being held in India for the first time since 1996 - when it sparked uproar.
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China crackdown pushes LGBT groups into the shadows
It comes as the largest LGBT celebration in the country has been suspended since 2021.
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Touching moment chimp sees outdoors for the first time
Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee, had never been outside of a cage or enclosure.
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Kramatorsk: Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian restaurants
At least two people have been killed and 22 injured after a missile strike on Ukraine's city Kramatorsk.
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Wagner revolt: How many planes and people did Russia lose?
What we know about the Russian equipment and troops lost during the recent uprising.
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Belarus leader welcomes Wagner boss Prigozhin into exile
Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a Russian mutiny, arrives in Belarus and his men are offered a military base.
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Kramatorsk: Russian missile strike hits restaurants in Ukrainian city
At least two people are killed and 22 injured in the strike on Kramatorsk, the governor says.
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Drinks giant Diageo ends 'broken' Diddy partnership
The move comes after pop star Diddy accused the firm of neglecting his tequila brand because of his race.
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?
Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.
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Follow EU regulation to keep costs low says Ford boss
Britain's car industry should keep "regulatory alignment" with the EU to avoid extra costs, says Tim Slatter.
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John Goodenough: World's oldest Nobel Prize winner dies at 100
John Goodenough won the Nobel Prize in chemistry at the age of 97 for his revolutionary work.
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Banks being slow to pass on savings rates - Hunt
The chancellor says there is an "issue" with banks taking "too long" to pass on higher rates to savers.
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Monday, June 26, 2023
Twitter hack: Joseph O'Connor jailed for celebrity cyber attack
Joseph O'Connor, 24, targeted some of the most popular accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.
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Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?
Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.
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Students switch to AI to learn languages
Many people are using AI like ChatGPT to improve their language skills but learning that way has drawbacks.
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Steve Rosenberg: Instability ratchets up pressure on Putin
Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him.
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Fentanyl: More people injecting drugs worldwide says UN
Nearly 40 million people now suffer from drug-related disorders, says a report on the illegal trade.
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Ros Atkins on... five impacts of the Wagner mutiny
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the consequences are of the failed Wagner mutiny.
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Sunday, June 25, 2023
Zimbabwe's obsession with Animal Farm as novel gets Shona translation
George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.
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Wagner chief's 24 hours of chaos in Russia
Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow.
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The Ashes 2023: England's Tammy Beaumont hits record 208 but Australia build lead in one-off Test
Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England.
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
Four ways the end of Roe v Wade has changed America
After a Supreme Court ruling, many states banned abortion - but now more Americans want it kept legal.
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Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins
A declassified report finds no direct evidence the virus came from a lab, but adds it can't be ruled out.
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Migrant deaths: 'I saw the boat sink under my feet'
A survivor of two boat sinkings tells his story in the deadliest year for migrants in the Americas.
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Sierra Leone election: Tense poll amid fears of violence
The president and diplomats have called for calm amid a rise in violent incidents in the vote's run-up.
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Glastonbury kicks off the weekend... in 90 seconds
Festival-goers party in the sun as Foo Fighters, Texas and more fill Worthy Farm with Friday fun.
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Wagner mercenary boss says Russia bombed his troops
Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed a "huge number" of his fighters had been killed in the strike.
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Greece ignored offer to monitor migrant boat says EU border agency
Officials are said to have ignored an offer to send a plane to monitor the boat that later sank.
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Friday, June 23, 2023
How the story of the Titan sub unfolded... in 90 seconds
After days searching for the missing OceanGate submersible, officials announced a tragic discovery on Thursday.
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Dubai: Steps refuse concert over sexuality clause
Ian 'H' Watkins says a clause in the contract said there was to be no mention of sexuality.
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Hamish Harding Shahzada Dawood and son Suleman: Who was on board Titanic sub?
An adventurer and a British businessman travelling with his son were among those on the Titanic sub.
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US Coast Guard confirms Titan sub pressure loss
The US Coast Guard says condolences have been sent to the families of the passengers.
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What sub debris has been found and what does it mean?
The BBC's Jonathan Amos evaluates reports that parts of the Titan submersible have been found deep at sea.
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money
The Bank of England is expected to raise rates from a current level of 4.5% to control price rises.
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Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender transition treatment for minors
A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment.
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Doune the Rabbit Hole music festival cancelled after union boycott
Organisers said they had been subjected to a "campaign of misinformation" by the Bectu union.
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Titanic sub: Safety concerns raised about missing submersible
A former employee warned of potential safety problems with the OceanGate vessel in 2018.
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Paris building in flames after huge explosion
Police say a number of people are in a critical condition after the incident in the French capital.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?
The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.
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Airbus experiments with more control for the autopilot
Airbus has been testing new automated technology that it says has the potential to improve flight safety.
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Bernie Sanders announces Amazon safety investigation
The move raises pressure on the e-commerce giant over its treatment of workers.
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MOVEit hack: Gang claims not to have BBC BA and Boots data
Cyber criminals say they do not have data belonging to UK organisations thought to be victims of a mass hack.
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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Controversial land sale puts Jerusalem Armenians on edge
A top priest is in hiding following at a secret deal for part of the Old City's Armenian Quarter.
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Titanic tourist submersible: My trip aboard the sub
CBS journalist David Pogue says it will be challenging for rescuers to find the vessel in time.
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NCERT textbooks: Why some Indian scholars are disowning books they wrote
A group of Indian academics want their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?
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Rent takes up biggest share of pay for 10 years
Tenants are spending 28% of their earnings on rent, the biggest proportion for a decade, new figures show.
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Missing Titanic tourist submersible is 'rock solid'
CBS Correspondent David Pogue travelled aboard the submersible to see the shipwreck last year.
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Monday, June 19, 2023
US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles
Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.
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Pirelli: Italy blocks Chinese control of tyre giant
It comes as tensions between Beijing and the West are in focus as the US secretary of state visits China.
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Switzerland referendum: Voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt
A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.
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What's drawing so many Indians to Australia?
Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.
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Myanmar: Young Burmese confront dashed dreams in exile
Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.
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Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins to equal Ayrton Senna victories total
Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Sunday, June 18, 2023
Blinken arrives in Beijing for high-stakes visit to China
The US secretary of state is the first American diplomat to visit China in almost five years.
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'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter
Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.
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Poland: Thousands march through Warsaw in LGBTQ Pride
The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland.
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Poland: Thousands march in Warsaw for LGBT rights ahead of elections
Same-sex relationships are not legally recognised in Poland and gay couples cannot adopt children.
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Spain drought forces Fuente de Piedra flamingos to find new home
Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.
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Ukraine war must end South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin
Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.
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Saturday, June 17, 2023
Court artists on their three very different Trumps
Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it?
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Leela Row Dayal: The first Indian woman to win a match at Wimbledon
Leela Row Dayal, an artist and athlete, led an extraordinary life - yet little is known about her.
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Mayon: The people constantly fleeing a Philippine volcano
Filipinos tell the BBC what it's like being routinely displaced for weeks or months on end.
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Poland waters down powers of committee investigating 'Russian influence'
The committee will no longer be able to ban people from public office, following EU and US criticism.
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Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92
His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".
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Binance exits Netherlands and faces France probe
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange faces setbacks in Europe.
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Ukraine war: Putin confirms first nuclear weapons moved to Belarus
Russia's leader says the move is to remind anyone "thinking of inflicting a strategic defeat on us".
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Friday, June 16, 2023
Maharashtra: The Indians taking on oil giants to stop $40bn refinery
Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.
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Maharashtra: The Indians taking on oil giants to stop $40bn refinery
Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.
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iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar
The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.
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Hacker gang Clop publishes victim names on dark web
Criminal hacker group begin posting names of companies to darkweb.
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Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 10 dead
The crash was between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle, according to local reports.
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Greece boat disaster: People are waiting for any piece of good news
Relatives are desperately searching for those believed to have been on a migrant boat that sank on 14 June.
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Starbucks ordered to pay $25m to ex-employee in racial discrimination case
Shannon Phillips was fired after two black men were arrested at a Philadelphia branch in 2018.
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Guatemala: Prominent journalist José Zamora sentenced
He is sentenced to six years in jail for money laundering, in a case seen as an attack on free press.
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Tornadoes and 'very large hail' threaten southern US
One twister has already touched down in Alabama and yet more severe hailstorms are forecast.
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MPs grill financial watchdog over Odey probe
MPs want the FCA to explain its handling of sexual harassment allegations against financier Crispin Odey.
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India students facing Canada removal over fake documents get reprieve
A task force will conduct case-by-case analysis of those facing removal over fake admission letters.
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US holds interest rates steady in first since 2022
The bank has already raised rates 10 times since March 2022 as it fights inflation.
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Sudan conflict: The stories of survival from Bahri and Khartoum
BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict.
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Can Amsterdam make the circular economy work?
Amsterdam has ambitious plans to radically cut the amount of resources used by the city's economy.
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Cormac McCarthy author of The Road dies aged 89
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author has died of natural causes aged 89, his publisher says.
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Moment Ecuador woman found alive in coffin is taken to hospital
People attending the woman's wake were shocked to discover she was still alive.
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Donald Trump in Miami court on classified documents charges - in pictures
Donald Trump is in court today in Miami to face charges of mishandling classified documents.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Five key challenges to make AI safe
AI will either improve our lives enormously or destroy us all, the experts tell us - so how could we make it safe?
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Amazon using AI to boost fight against fake reviews
The tech giant is developing new tools to help track down the brokers buying and selling reviews.
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Giant alligator removed from Florida pool
Wildlife officials were in for a surprise when they received a call from a homeowner.
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Tuffnells: Parcel firm goes bust with loss of more than 2,000 jobs
Administrators for Tuffnells say rising costs, the pandemic and competition have caused problems.
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Radio New Zealand apologises for 'pro-Kremlin garbage'
A journalist suspected of giving stories a pro-Russian slant has been placed on leave.
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How Trump's arraignment in Miami federal courthouse will unfold
Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at a federal courthouse in Miami amid tight security on Tuesday.
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Dmitry Mishov, Russian airman who defected, gives BBC interview
Lieutenant Dmitry Mishov packed a rucksack and headed through the woods to seek asylum in Lithuania.
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‘Your car will be confiscated’: Iran women defy hijab law despite threats
Iran’s police are now threatening to confiscate women’s cars if they are caught without headscarves.
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Belgium's Africa Museum rethinks its relationship with Congo
The 125-year-old institution is teaching a new generation of Belgians a different history.
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Why second-hand fashion is back in style
"Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet.
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The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
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Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food
Danone's UK president wants the government to use tax incentives to promote healthier products.
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Ukraine counter-offensive liberates three villages in
The villages in the Donetsk region would represent the first major gains of Kyiv's new advance.
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Sunday, June 11, 2023
Gladiator sequel crew members injured in stunt sequence on set
The crew members are receiving medical treatment after the accident while filming in Morocco.
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Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable
Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.
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Five reasons why mortgages are getting us down
Rising mortgage rates are causing a headache for homeowners and buyers, so what is behind the maelstrom?
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Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment
A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates.
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Dragos Tigau: Romania recalls Kenya ambassador over racist monkey slur
Dragos Tigau made a racist comment at a meeting in April but has only now been disciplined.
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Saturday, June 10, 2023
Trump says he 'did nothing wrong'
The former president defended himself against federal charges in a video posted to Truth Social.
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Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday
More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes.
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Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday
More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes.
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Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires
With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.
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Friday, June 9, 2023
Donald Trump indicted over classified documents case
The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday.
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Why Singapore is the only place in the world selling lab-grown meat
US-based Eat Just says its product is ethical, clean and green but scientists say it may just be a novelty.
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Mount Everest: Deadly season puts focus on record climbing permits
Twelve climbers have died and five remain missing, amid worries about overcrowding and climate change.
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Chinese censors take aim at AirDrop and Bluetooth
Authorities are relentlessly plugging the "cracks" in China's Great Firewall to quench dissent.
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Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement
The new Atlantic Declaration between the UK and US "sets a new standard for economic cooperation", Rishi Sunak says.
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HSBC withdraws mortgage deals for new borrowers
The bank said on Thursday it would temporarily pull new deals, indicating mortgage market pressures.
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Thursday, June 8, 2023
'Massive shift' in food shopping habits as prices soar
Average visits to food shops drop to 16 times per month, analyst firm Kantar says.
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More pain for renters as landlords look to sell up
Rising borrowing costs and plans for stricter rules are affecting the rental sector, surveyors say.
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Watch Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in fiery display
The volcano has erupted spewing massive flows of lava around the crater floor.
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Ukraine dam: Maps and before and after images reveal scale of disaster
Satellite images reveal the full extent of the devastation caused by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam.
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Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbour
Susan Louise Lorincz says she shot the mother of four in self defence - a claim that police deny.
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
No means no: Japan is set to redefine rape in landmark legal reform
As Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, activists hope society will understand no means no.
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Uttar Pradesh: Why did it take India 42 years to judge a crime?
A 90-year-old Indian villager has been sentenced for life for the murder of 10 Dalits in 1981.
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BBC, BA and Boots issued with ultimatum by cyber gang Clop
They say personal details of 100,000 staff at the BBC, British Airways and Boots will be published if employers do not get in touch.
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Telegraph owners say no risk to titles over loans
The Barclay family, which also owns the Spectator magazine and courier Yodel, owes debts to Lloyds Bank.
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Atlanta 'Cop City': Money approved for controversial training centre
Opponents say the training centre will destroy a vital forest and lead to militarisation of police.
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Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024
The former New Jersey governor enters the Republican race for the White House in 2024.
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Ros Atkins on… The Ukraine dam breach
The BBC’s analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka.
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Sainsbury's chief executive total pay rises to £5m
Simon Roberts earned a bonus and share awards despite a drop in profits at the supermarket chain.
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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics
The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says.
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CBI faces crunch vote in battle for survival
The business lobby group is seeking a vote of confidence from members after a series of scandals.
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Jason Derulo: My 'most unsexy' business investment in a car wash
The Savage Love singer says when wants to invest he looks for firms in sectors he understands.
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Mystery Virginia plane crash debris 'highly fragmented'
Investigators say the "highly fragmented" wreckage is strewn in a mountainous region of Virginia.
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Israel returns body of Egyptian policeman who killed Israeli soldiers
The policeman shot dead three soldiers near the border in what Israel says was a terrorist attack.
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Can Mike Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?
The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024.
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Monday, June 5, 2023
Kashmir battles alarming drug addiction crisis
Experts say drug abuse is devastating the lives of young people in the conflict-hit region.
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China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill
The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires: Swedish great ends football career at 41
Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes the announcement after AC Milan's final game of the season.
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New business body launched as CBI faces crunch vote
The Business Council, set up by the Chambers of Commerce, has Heathrow, BP and Drax among its members.
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Oil production to drop after Opec+ nations meet
The move by the oil-rich nations comes as prices fall amid accusations Opec has sided with Russia.
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Oil production to drop after Opec+ nations meet
The move by the oil-rich nations comes as prices fall amid accusations Opec has sided with Russia.
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Money: £9bn in old UK banknotes and coins not cashed in
Paper £50 and £20 notes have been unusable since October, but can still be exchanged.
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India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks
Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades.
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Sunday, June 4, 2023
Uganda's Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain's Got Talent
The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.
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Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain's Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda
A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent.
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'Mortgage costs right now are terrifying'
With rates rising and mortgages disappearing from the market, buyers reveal their struggles to get a deal.
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River Plate: Football game is abandoned in Argentina after fan falls from stand
A top-flight match in Argentina is abandoned after a fan falls to their death from a stand at the stadium.
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Ukraine war: Twenty injured after Russian strike on Dnipro
Five of those hurt are children, of whom three are in a serious condition, a Ukrainian official says.
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India train accident: 'Distress and chaos' at hospital treating injured passengers
A collision between three trains in Odisha state left at least 288 people dead and over 800 injured.
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Saturday, June 3, 2023
Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?
The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Diesel falls 12p but should be lower, says RAC
The price of diesel fell to £1.47 in May but the RAC argues the price should be cut further.
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No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case
The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.
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Train strikes: When are they and why are they taking place?
Train drivers walk out on Saturday, after a week of stoppages by both Aslef and the RMT.
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Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32
The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
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Kaija Saariaho: Feted Finnish composer dies at 70
Saariaho, who was suffering from brain cancer, was seen as a leading light of contemporary classical music.
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Friday, June 2, 2023
Elon Musk: Twitter boss reclaims title of world's richest person
It comes after shares in his electric car company Tesla have almost doubled since the start of the year.
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British Airways fined $1.1m by US government
The US says the airline did not "provide timely refunds to passengers" during Covid.
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Andrew Tate: Controversial influencer denies manipulation allegations
The controversial social media influencer denies accusations of rape, human trafficking and exploiting women.
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Elon Musk: Twitter boss reclaims title of world's richest person
It comes after shares in his electric car company Tesla have almost doubled since the start of the year.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israel minister jeered as thousands attend Jerusalem Pride march
The Jerusalem event was the first since the election of a hardline government with homophobic ministers.
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Scandal-hit CBI to cut jobs as it fights for survival
The business group, which employs about 337 people, says it needs to cut its wage bill by a third.
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts
Three women said the actor sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home between 2001-03.
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Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations
It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.
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Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals
Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing, the Hague says.
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Diddy says Diageo neglected his tequila due to race
The artist says the business relationship with the drinks giant was "tainted by racial prejudices".
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Amazon staff protest climate record and office return
Organisers say nearly 2,000 staff have pledged to participate in the protest.
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Amazon staff protest climate record and office return
Organisers say nearly 2,000 staff have pledged to participate in the protest.
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