World's biggest plant discovered off Australian coast

The seagrass is roughly 4,500 years old and three times the size of Manhattan, researchers say.

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Texas: Supreme Court blocks state's 'de-platforming' law

The Republican-led state had banned social media companies from censoring users based on their "views".

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Ukraine war: Stories of torture emerging out of Kherson

The BBC speaks to residents from a Russian-occupied region who say they were kidnapped and tortured.

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Denmark holds referendum on dropping EU defence opt-out

Denmark is the latest Nordic country to reassess security policy after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine reports 15,000 suspected war crimes

Its top prosecutor accuses Russian military officials and politicians of committing war crimes.

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Clinton lawyer cleared of lying to FBI over Trump

Michael Sussman stood charged with lying to the FBI and concealing ties to Hillary Clinton's campaign.

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BTS: 'K-Wave' arrives at White House with anti-Asian hate summit

K-pop stars BTS are taking a break from music to help the White House take on anti-Asian crimes.

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'I watched from afar Russia’s latest merciless assault on Severodonetsk'

Quentin Sommerville describes relentless artillery bombardment in Donbas ahead of Russian forces entering Severodonetsk.

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Australia election: PM Anthony Albanese secures majority government

The results in many seats had been unclear after a record vote for independents and minor parties.

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How India’s first all-women newsroom is creating a media revolution

Khabar Lahariya is the first and only newsroom in India run entirely by women from marginalised backgrounds.

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Borgen: How the Danish political drama has been 'reinvented'

The series returns to Netflix this week, nearly a decade after its highly-praised original run.

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Sudan or Chad? Why a Darfur sultan regrets a twist of colonial fate

A traditional leader feels his people were dealt a cruel blow when absorbed into Sudan a century ago.

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Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no reason anyone needs a gun other than for sports or hunting.

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EU struggles to resolve Russian oil ban proposal differences

The latest round of sanctions need approval from all 27 EU members but Hungary opposes the move.

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The Senegalese pop star who dared to sing about rape

After rape in Senegal was finally made a serious crime, a pop star dared to tell her own story.

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The dangerous world of illegal mining in South Africa

BBC Africa Eye meets the migrants who risk everything to go deep underground in South Africa’s abandoned gold mines.

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Ukraine round-up: Zelensky in Kharkiv and a pro-Putin propaganda machine

Ukraine's leader visits the battered eastern city and a new pro-Russia site makes misleading claims.

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Brazil: Landslides and floods kill dozens in Recife region

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill at least 44 people in the region of Recife in Brazil.

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French Open: Rafael Nadal wins to set up Novak Djokovic quarter-final in Paris

Rafael Nadal will play long-time rival Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-finals after winning an absorbing five-set battle with Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime.

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War in Ukraine: The making of a new Russian propaganda machine

A pro-Kremlin outlet was launched at the start of the invasion to target Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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Hong Kong's Omicron crisis: ‘It took just 10 days for everyone to be infected’

More than half of those to die in the latest wave to hit Hong Kong were care home residents.

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Russia won't use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine, says ambassador to UK

Andrei Kelin tells the BBC tactical nuclear weapons have "nothing to do" with operations in Ukraine.

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Ulvade shooting: Kamala Harris calls for assault weapons ban

The US vice-president makes the plea as she attends the funeral of a victim of the Buffalo shooting.

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US gun laws: Kamala Harris calls for assault weapons ban

The US vice-president was attending the funeral of a woman shot dead in Buffalo, New York state.

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Russia scraps army age limit and a bike ride from hell

France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks between President Putin and Ukraine's leader.

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Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky

In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks.

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Texas shooting: US gun control claims fact-checked

Following the school shooting, US politicians have made a series of claims about gun violence.

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The man turning mud into eco-friendly 'concrete'

Gnanli Landrou has invented a special powder that turns earth into a greener version of concrete

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Uvalde shooting: In the face of tragedy, a Texas town turns to prayer

Many in Uvalde say they feel lost after the school massacre, but their faith is a source of strength.

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Palestinian report says Israel deliberately killed Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Aqla

Their investigation finds a soldier intentionally shot Shireen Abu Aqla, but Israel calls it a lie.

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Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years

Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain.

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Ukraine round-up: Donbas town falls as ex-reporter urges Russians to turn off TV

There has been intense fighting in Lyman and Kyiv says pro-Russian forces control most of the city.

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Abba: All four members of the Swedish band reunite ahead of Voyage concert

All four members of the Swedish band have reunited on the red carpet ahead of Voyage concert.

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Eleven newborn babies die in Senegal hospital fire

The fire is thought to have been caused by a short circuit at the hospital in Tivaouane, officials say.

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Ukraine war: World Bank boss warns over global recession

David Malpass also said coronavirus lockdowns in China are contributing to a global slowdown.

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'We don't want UK-EU trade war' - Irish PM

Micheál Martin says he is hopeful he will not have to contemplate tariffs against UK exports.

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Nigeria's kidnapping crisis: Should ransom payments be banned?

Businessman Lawal Ado has paid ransoms three times and says there is no other option.

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NeWater: Turning urine into beer in Singapore

Singapore's water agency came up with the drink to raise awareness of its scarcity issues.

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Marks & Spencer pulls out of Russia permanently

The retail giant previously said complex franchise agreements prevented it from leaving completely.

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FBI foiled terror plot to kill George W Bush

An Iraqi citizen in Ohio allegedly attempted to have militants smuggled across the Mexican border.

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Georgia primaries: Trump-backed Perdue trounced by Pence's pick

The governor's race in Georgia will pit Republican Brian Kemp against Democrat star Stacy Abrams.

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Ros Atkins on... Russia's food war

The West has accused the Russian military of holding food supplies for millions around the world hostage.

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Ukraine war: 'This is just the beginning, everything is still to come'

As Russian attacks intensify, Ukrainians are asking whether it's better to pay for a ceasefire with land - or lives.

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Monkeypox: Cases detected in three more countries for first time

The outbreaks in Europe and America are not normal but remain containable, health officials say.

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Texas shooting: Two people killed in attack at primary school

Thirteen children are taken to hospital and a suspect is arrested after the attack in Uvalde, Texas.

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Chinese police leak reveals human cost of Uyghur incarceration

The information includes evidence of a shoot-to-kill policy for anyone who tried to escape.

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From Afghanistan's finance minister to cab driver in the US

Now a taxi driver in Washington DC, Khalid Payenda once oversaw a multi-billion dollar budget.

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Iran building collapse: 10-storey building in ruins

Rescue teams are still searching for survivors feared to be trapped in the rubble, state media reports.

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Australia election: Five people making political history

Australia's election has ushered in political pioneers and interesting firsts across the parliament.

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Russian diplomat quits over war in Ukraine

Boris Bondarev walks out of his job in Geneva, saying he has never been more ashamed of Russia.

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Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony

Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial.

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Southern Baptist Convention vilified sex abuse survivors - report

Survivors of sex abuse at the hands of clergy were stonewalled and vilified, a new report finds.

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Monkeypox virus outbreaks are containable - WHO

More than 100 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in 16 countries outside Africa.

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Baptism of fire for France's new government

A pair of appointments to Macron's cabinet have both sparked a backlash - each for a different reason.

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Colonel in Iran Revolutionary Guard assassinated

Sayad Khodai, a senior figure in the elite Quds force, was reportedly shot dead in his car by two gunmen.

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French street artist Miss. Tic dies aged 66

She is seen as one of the founders of stencil art, famous for her graffiti of female figures in Paris.

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Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars

Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds.

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The curious case of kangaroo spotting in India

The sighting has raised alarms over networks that smuggle exotic animals to India.

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Mozambique insurgency: Why 24 countries have sent troops

Mozambique is at the heart of a global battle for influence, even though its conflict has local roots.

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Baby formula shortage: 35 tonnes of infant formula flown into the United States

The US is facing a critical shortage due to supply chain issues and the closure of a major factory.

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Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia

Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory.

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'My first court case: Prosecuting my father's killers'

Shagufta Ahmed's first job was to get justice for her father, a lecturer murdered after he blew the whistle on a colleague.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'on the water'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Femicide: Keeping the memory of murdered women alive with maps

Geraldina Guerra tracks cases of femicide in Ecuador and maps victims' lives online so people can learn about their life as well as their death.

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Turkey: Huge rally for opposition's Canan Kaftancioglu

Canan Kaftancioglu has been convicted for insulting President Erdogan and the Turkish state.

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Australia election: How Scott Morrison ran out of miracles

Australia's defeated PM had a carefully cultivated image, but it failed him in the end.

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Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war

Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas.

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Non-binary in Iraq: ‘People get killed’

For Iraq's non-binary community, life is difficult and dangerous.

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The desperate journey Cubans make by water to the US

Elian Lopez hoped his life-changing journey would go smoothly - then the wind changed and sun went down.

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Cannes: Topless woman protests against sexual violence in Ukraine

The woman stripped on the Cannes red carpet to show the words "stop raping us" and the Ukrainian flag.

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Ukraine conflict: Missile strike on cultural centre 'evil' - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president accuses Russian forces of carrying out a missile strike against a cultural centre.

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France's mustard shortage leaves sour taste

The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: One Russian's anti-war protest on the side of his shopping centre

Dmitry Skurikhin has listed the Ukrainian towns attacked by Russia on the side of his shopping centre.

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North Korea: Fighting Covid with traditional medicine

As Covid spreads in North Korea, state media urges the use of traditional medicine against the virus.

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Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters

If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments.

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Assam: The wild mushrooms killing India tea garden workers

Workers in Assam's famed tea gardens are dying from eating wild mushrooms.

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Australia election: Why is Australia's parliament so white?

Australia is a multicultural country, but critics say those representing the country don't reflect this.

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Ukraine war: US fully backs Sweden and Finland Nato bids - Biden

Finland and Sweden's application to join the Nato alliance has been opposed by Turkey's government.

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Former Afghanistan official apologises for his role in the fall of the country

Hamdullah Mohib fled the country along with the president the day the capital fell.

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Burkina Faso trapped miners: Wives heartbroken but praying for miracles

A month on after a zinc mine was flooded in Burkina Faso, relatives of those trapped refuse to give up.

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Meet Gleb and Ukraine’s youth orchestra in exile in Slovenia

A large group of talented young musicians and their families have been evacuated out of Ukraine into Slovenia.

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Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile

Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.

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EU reveals its plans to stop using Russian gas

It will invest in pipelines in other countries but will speed up a shift to green energy.

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Buffalo shooting: New York to investigate social media's 'bone-chilling' role

Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders.

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US mothers warned against DIY baby formula

Desperate mothers are trying to mix their own baby formula, but experts warn of the dangers.

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Markets fall as retailers ring alarm over US economy

US shares see their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.

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Mariupol: The 80 days that left a flourishing city in ruins

The Ukrainian port which has seen some of the most intense fighting is now under Russian control.

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China's silenced feminist: How Sophia Huang Xueqin went missing

BBC Eye investigates the disappearance of Sophia Huang Xueqin, a high-profile feminist journalist who kick-started China’s #MeToo movement.

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Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast given one-year ban for wearing pro-war symbol on podium next to Ukrainian

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is given a one-year ban for wearing a national war symbol on the podium at an event in Qatar in March.

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Ukraine round-up: Beauty blogger row and UK sweets to refugees

A Ukrainian beauty blogger's trolls ordeal and sweets driven all the way from Somerset to Ukraine.

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Amber Heard denies striking Johnny Depp and doctoring photos

Johnny Depp's lawyer has accused Ms Heard of being "the jealous one" in the ex-couple's marriage.

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EU warns UK not to change N Ireland trade deal

The EU Commission opposes UK plans to change the Northern Ireland Protocol - but both sides are open to negotiations.

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Mariupol: Ukraine doing everything to save remaining fighters

But Kyiv refuses to say how many soldiers are still trapped, saying such information is "sensitive".

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Buffalo shooting: Biden rebukes 'poison' of white supremacy

The suspect in a mass shooting in New York belongs to "a hateful minority", the president said.

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Mariupol: Key moments in the siege of the city

As Ukrainian fighters are evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks, how Russia has closed in on the city.

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Turkey threatens to block Finland and Sweden Nato bids

Turkish President Erdogan accused the Nordic nations of harbouring terrorists wanted by Ankara.

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Anti-abortion groups target women with misleading ads

Abortion providers describe a battle to put out accurate information.

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Ukraine: Fighters evacuated from Mariupol steelworks arrive in Russian-held town

Ukraine's defence ministry says 53 heavily injured fighters were taken to the town of Novoazovsk.

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Somalia: President Biden reverses Trump's withdrawal of US troops

It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country.

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Twitter boss hits back on Musk doubts over fake accounts

Chief executive Parag Agrawal says the firm is confident that less than 5% of users are spam accounts.

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Shanghai lockdown: China unemployment rate near pandemic peak

Evidence of China's economic slowdown came as authorities unveiled plans to lift Shanghai's lockdown.

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North Korea: More than a million Covid cases feared

The military has been ordered to intervene as a wave of Covid cases sweeps the unvaccinated country.

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Ukraine: The children's camp that became an execution ground

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford investigates the killing of civilians in a summer camp in Bucha, Ukraine.

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Buffalo shooting: Gunman deliberately sought black victims - mayor

Questions are being asked about how the suspect carried out the attack when he was known to authorities.

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Buffalo shooting: Joe Biden says US must address hate

The US president says he and his wife are praying for the victims of a racially motivated shooting.

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EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff

The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers.

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Fleeing Syria 10 years on: 'We cried all the way to Jordan'

A family looks back after a decade living in the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.

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Roe v Wade: Thousands attend rallies in US cities to support abortion rights

Pro-choice supporters are concerned that the Supreme Court could overturn the legal right to abortion.

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Nine dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports

Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in Buffalo.

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Shanghai hunkers down for final Covid battle, Beijing outbreak stubborn

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Very Enjoyable Being Back At The Top: Bairstow After 66-Run Knock vs RCB

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings batter Jonny Bairstow has said that he is loving the opportunity to open the batting for his side in the ongoing season

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North Korea: Covid outbreak a great disaster, says Kim Jong-un

North Korea's leader blames the outbreak on bureaucratic and medical incompetence.

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Nazanin tells UK PM his mistake had lasting impact

Former Iran detainee asks Boris Johnson why it took so long to get her home at No 10 meeting.

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Russian operator to suspend electricity supply to Finland

Russian operator RAO Nordic says it will cease deliveries from Saturday, citing payment problems.

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Mao Zedong scroll thieves jailed in Hong Kong

The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20).

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Dozens die as blaze guts office building in India capital Delhi

A huge fire kills at least 27 people in a four-storey commercial building near Mundka metro station.

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Clashes at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral procession

Violent scenes between police, and mourners of killed reporter Shireen Abu Aqla.

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Coastal fire: California mansions burn as wildfires spread

Across North America, wildfire crews are gearing up for a particularly difficult season.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka's new prime minister faces uphill battle

He may enjoy good ties with India and the West but Ranil Wickremesinghe has little support at home.

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Lhakpa Sherpa: Woman climbs Everest for record tenth time

You could say single mother Lhakpa Sherpa is used to overcoming obstacles in her life.

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Hunt for killers of anti-mafia prosecutor on honeymoon

Paraguayan anti-mafia prosecutor Marcelo Pecci was shot dead while on honeymoon on a beach in Colombia.

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Ukraine: The BBC has seen evidence of possible war crimes committed by Russian soldiers

The BBC has obtained CCTV footage of the killing of two civilians in cold blood by Russian soldiers that is now being investigated by prosecutors as a suspected war crime.

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We're ready to consider Nato membership - Finland's foreign minister

Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto tells the BBC that that he wants Finland to join Nato as soon as possible.

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Air traffic controller on helping passenger land plane after pilot fell ill

Robert Morgan talked passenger Darren Harrison through landing a plane after the pilot fell ill.

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Ipob: Nigerian 'media warriors' call for killings on social media over Biafra

The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.

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The black evangelical women who'll decide who governs Brazil

Evangelical Christian women of colour were kingmakers in Brazil's last presidential election and look set to be so again.

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Passersby in Florida rush to stop moving car with ill driver

The car is seen drifting towards traffic before strangers intervened on a busy road in Florida.

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North Carolina: The moment a beach house collapsed into the sea

The stilts holding up the house gave way after being struck by high winds and strong tides.

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Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US

A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further.

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Quentin Sommerville: BBC on patrol with the soldiers pushing Russia back

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spends a week with Ukrainians liberating towns north of Kharkiv.

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The Indian who documented first-generation immigrants in UK

The lives of Coventry's South Asian immigrants are recorded in Maganbhai 'Masterji' Patel's photos.

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Eurovision 2022: Emotions run high as Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra qualify for final

Ukrainian fans celebrated in Turin as the Kalush Orchestra cement their position as favourites to win.

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‘If I die no-one will know’: Covid and Hong Kong’s 'cage men'

The Omicron variant overwhelmed the city's healthcare system resulting in many deaths.

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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban

He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was "morally wrong and flat-out stupid".

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Apple discontinues the iPod touch after 21 years

The tech giant says the device will remain on sale "while stocks last".

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South Africa kidnapping: 'I survived but part of me died that day'

South Africa has one of the highest rates of kidnapping in the world, as Lesego Tau's ordeal shows.

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Ukraine war: The stolen faces used to promote Vladimir Putin

Social media accounts using pictures copied from famous and unknown people are tweeting in favour of Russia.

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Eurovision moments - including a presidential petition

Six Eurovision commentators share their most memorable moments, including a presidential petition.

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Ukraine war: From fighting the Nazis with the Soviets, to fleeing from Putin's war

A Ukrainian Jew who once fought the Nazis with Russia says he had to flee to escape Putin's war.

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Wordle: Controversial answer was unintentional - NYT

The New York Times says the choice of the solution "fetus" amid US abortion debate was a coincidence.

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Ecuador prison riot: More than 40 inmates killed

Ecuador is battling a wave of deadly gang violence and has seen its worst prison riots in history.

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From handshakes to hostilities: How dangerous is the situation in North Korea?

South Korea's incoming president promises to take a hard line on North Korea’s military escalations.

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Nigeria's Looty seeks to reclaim African art in digital form

A Nigerian designer is making NFTs of African artefacts in Western museums to help local artists.

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Ukraine war: Artist George Butler sketches conflict

Artist George Butler has recently returned to the UK after a month spent in Ukraine.

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Sri Lanka: The protests unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep

Unprecedented protests in Colombo are unifying a nation where ethnic fault lines run deep.

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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan.

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Philippines election: 'Politicians hire me to spread fake stories'

Voters in the Philippines presidential election are facing an onslaught of online lies.

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The return of California's butterflies

Efforts to protect these beautiful insects include driving electric tractors and hand-rearing them in a lab.

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Acid attack survivors in Mexico: 'Justice is not enough'

Carmen Sanchez launched her foundation in Mexico to help survivors of attacks rebuild their lives.

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Fergal Keane: How I found a way to live with PTSD

The BBC correspondent, who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2008, explores the effects of the condition and how it can be treated.

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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich held at Russian space centre

Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich is being held in Kazakhstan, Russia's space agency says.

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Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol

All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, say Ukraine and Russia.

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How fast food giants like McDonald's found their Indian soul

What is it about the Indian market that impels even the biggest food chains to adjust to local needs?

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Leni Robredo: The woman leading the Philippines' 'pink revolution'

She has rallied tens of thousands of young voters. But can she beat frontrunner Bongbong Marcos?

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Australia election: Welcome to Durack, a seat six times bigger than Britain

Australians head to the polls on 21 May - and in Durack, it means a massive logistical effort.

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Roe v Wade: The lawyer behind America’s landmark abortion ruling

Sarah Weddington was just 26 years old when she argued her case in front of the US Supreme Court.

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Italy orders seizure of yacht linked to Putin

The Scheherazade has been undergoing repairs and is being seized under EU sanctions.

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Saratoga Hotel: Eight dead after huge explosion in Havana

Local officials blamed a gas leak for the explosion at the five-star Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba.

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Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?

The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin.

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Sri Lanka's energy crisis hits country's fishing industry

A lack of fuel, ice, and places to sell their catch has left fishermen in Jaffna in the lurch.

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Eurovision: Australia's Sheldon Riley's song details his autistic experience

Australia's contestant Sheldon Riley will compete in Turin with his powerful song Not The Same.

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The volunteer pilots from Germany delivering medical supplies to Ukraine

The pilots from Germany are flying medical supplies to the Ukraine-Poland border and helping refugees.

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Madison Cawthorn: US lawmaker 'won't back down' after naked tape leak

"We were acting foolish, and joking. That's it," says Madison Cawthorn, the youngest US congressman.

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Elad attack: Three dead in central Israeli city

Police say the incident is a suspected terror attack, which follows a surge in violence.

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Jealous Depp kicked me over Franco 'affair' - Heard

Amber Heard says jealousy of actor James Franco sent Johnny Depp into a rage on a plane.

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Durban floods survivors: 'I thought the world was ending'

Moeketsi Manake and his family talk about losing everything, including their house, in the Durban floods.

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Amber Heard says Johnny Depp struck her when on drugs

Taking the stand, Amber Heard alleged a pattern of drug-fuelled violence from Johnny Depp.

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Anger outside Mississippi's last abortion clinic

Activists from both sides of the debate say they will fight on whatever the US Supreme Court rules.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years

The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades.

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Ahmadreza Djalali: Sweden alarmed by Iran's reported plan to execute doctor

A semi-official news agency says dual national Ahmadreza Djalali will be put to death this month.

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Hungary will veto EU oil ban proposal - minister

Zoltán Kovács says the proposal is against the country's interests and would ruin the Hungarian economy.

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Ros Atkins on… Could Ukraine’s war spread to Moldova?

Ros Atkins looks at why there is concern Moldova could be drawn into war, like its neighbour Ukraine.

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Roe v Wade: US women divided on leaked abortion ruling

Overturning the right to an abortion would be a major win for some. For others, a devastating loss.

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Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities - HRW

Witnesses tell Human Rights Watch about summary executions, torture and the beating of civilians.

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People can now get contact info cut from Google search results

The web giant makes it easier to request that results linking to contact information are removed.

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What a breakfast murder in India says about attitudes to wife beating

More than 40% women and 38% men in India say it is ok for a man to beat his wife. Why do they think so?

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How phantom forests are used for greenwashing

Governments that make forest restoration promises they don't keep are accused of greenwashing.

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War games: The military's deep affinity with gaming

The ties between the games industry and the military have been growing stronger in recent years.

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Ukraine war: The southern villages holding back the Russians

Ukraine's south has seen heavy fighting as Russia seeks to take key port areas around the Black Sea.

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Why does water flow from a tree in Montenegro?

Each year in the Montenegran village of Dinosa, water can be seen gushing from the trunk of a mulberry tree.

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Amazon will pay US staff travel expenses for abortions and other treatments

The firm will reimburse travel costs for various treatments in the US, including abortion.

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EU divided over how to step away from Russian energy

EU energy ministers met to discuss a possible ban on Russian oil, but members remain split.

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Alabama hunt for missing prison inmate and guard

Charged with murder, officials warn the prisoner is considered "armed and extremely dangerous".

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Qantas promises direct flights from Sydney to London and New York

Australia's carrier says its new fleet will be capable of direct flights to any city in the world.

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Andy Murray 'not supportive' of Wimbledon ban of Russian players but has no 'right answer'

Andy Murray says he is "not supportive" of players from Russia and Belarus being banned from Wimbledon but adds that there is no "right answer" on the issue.

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Ukraine war: Evacuation of Mariupol civilians under way

One woman describes the desperate conditions faced by those sheltering in a besieged steelworks plant.

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Shanghai lockdown: The hard life of a homeless deliveryman

Many riders face a lack of shelter and safety while delivering supplies in a locked down city.

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The opera singer who survived the sinking of the General Belgrano

In May 1982, the Argentine cruiser the General Belgrano was sunk by British torpedoes during the war over the Falkland or Malvinas Islands.

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Dutch boy, 4, takes mother's car for a joyride

Despite crashing into two parked cars, no one was injured in the youngster's early morning escapade.

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