Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms
Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found.
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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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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Using pig fat as green jet fuel will hurt planet, experts warn
Animal by-products being used for aviation fuel could increase demand for palm oil, experts fear.
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Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia
Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units.
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Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year
The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo.
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North Korea launches rocket after satellite warning
The launch comes shortly after the country announced it planned to send up its first space satellite.
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Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence
The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up.
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Nato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo after clashes
The reinforcements come after 30 Nato peacekeepers and 52 protesters were hurt in clashes.
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Monday, May 29, 2023
After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?
The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin.
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Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism
Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.
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German police arrest stripper over toy gun
Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.
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Kosovo: Fresh clashes as Nato troops called in to northern towns
Serb protesters are angry at ethnic Albanian mayors being installed in Serb-majority areas.
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Sunday, May 28, 2023
FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment
Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.
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Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'
Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.
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Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead and three missing
Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing.
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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus
The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.
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Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet
The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.
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New parliament: PM Modi inaugurates building amid opposition boycott
The new building was inaugurated under the shadow of a boycott by major opposition parties.
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Saturday, May 27, 2023
China's C919 passenger plane makes maiden flight
China hopes the C919 will end the dominance of Airbus and Boeing - but it relies on Western components.
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Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest
Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests.
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US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak
The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak.
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We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov
Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity".
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Friday, May 26, 2023
Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'
Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia.
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Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft
Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner.
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Erdogan and rival clash over refugees in desperate race for vote
The last hours of Turkey's presidential race turn sour as the candidates argue over refugees.
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IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?
These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side.
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting
Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”.
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Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study
The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mobility.
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Venezuela: 'I'm paid to tweet state propaganda'
The Venezuelan government is paying people to tweet in support of it.
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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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Was Russia attacked by a Ukrainian drone boat in the Black Sea?
BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner on how much we know about what happened in the Black Sea.
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Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police
Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions
Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border.
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Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs
A look back at some of the singer's hits after the star dies at the age of 83.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Ron DeSantis: Who is the Florida governor and White House contender?
The Ivy League-educated former naval officer is lauded by many on the right as a political rock star.
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DeSantis Set to Announce 2024 Run on Twitter With Elon Musk
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Adolf Hitler house in Austria to be used for police human rights training
It is the latest twist in a long-running row over what to do with the building in Braunau am Inn.
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Monday, May 22, 2023
Sunday, May 21, 2023
US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.
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Saturday, May 20, 2023
British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73
The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.
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In Flood-Stricken Area of Italy, Residents Fear This Won’t Be the Last of It
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Friday, May 19, 2023
Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties
Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government.
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How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds
Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked.
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The Pentagon says an accounting mistake has freed up $3 billion more for Kyiv.
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud
The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings
Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana
Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London.
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Monday, May 15, 2023
New Zealand hostel fire: At least six dead and more missing in Wellington
Wellington fire commander Nick Pyatt says the blaze is the city's "worst nightmare".
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ExxonMobil settles decades-old torture case with Indonesian villagers
The villagers allege torture, sexual assault and beatings by soldiers contracted by the oil company.
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Sunday, May 14, 2023
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire
Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.
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