Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money.
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Monday, July 31, 2023
Angus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' dead aged 25
The star was reportedly found dead at his family home in California a week after burying his father.
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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70
Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.
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Canada wildfires: Border blaze forces evacuations
More than 1,000 fires are still burning across Canada - one-third of them in British Columbia.
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Sunday, July 30, 2023
No hope of survivors from MRH-90 helicopter crash in Australia
Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident.
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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare
The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.
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Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape
Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.
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Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts
The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.
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Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.
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Saturday, July 29, 2023
The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle
Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.
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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?
Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.
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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN
Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.
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Friday, July 28, 2023
Ukraine war: Missile strikes residential building in Dnipro
The top floor of a residential tower block is almost completely destroyed in the strike.
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The other American women's team at World Cup
A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.
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Russia's new tactic for cutting off Ukraine's grain
Russia has started targeting Ukraine's alternative routes for exporting its grain.
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Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor
Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed
A Taiwanese businessman's ordeal in China has underscored escalating tensions.
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Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians
Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.
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Niger military coup: What you need to know
After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West.
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Africa's week in pictures: 21 - 27 July 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'
Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.
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Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake
The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.
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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile
One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.
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The 'world's hottest month' explained... in 60 seconds
With July set "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV
Earlier elite troops detained Niger's President Bazoum - now they are closing the country's borders.
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Sinéad O'Connor on the BBC over the years
Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56.
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Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht
A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.
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Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son
The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.
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Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare
The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court
The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.
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Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea
The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.
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Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty
There are 176 prisoners on Ghana's death row, but the last execution was 30 years ago.
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Actors' strike: Hollywood prop shop hit by halt to filming
The actor and writer strikes have brought the film-making industry to a stand-still.
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Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions
Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions.
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Monday, July 24, 2023
Typhoon Doksuri: Taiwan cancels Han Kuang military drills
The annual Han Kuang exercise aims to test the island's defences in case of an attack from Beijing.
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How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat
With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat.
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Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?
A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house.
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Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark
Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.
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Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine
The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident.
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Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field
Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours
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Rhodes fires: View from the airport
The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport.
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Sunday, July 23, 2023
China: 11 die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested
Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang.
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Why is technology not making us more productive?
We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.
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Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK
Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria.
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Barbie breaks box office records in US
Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m.
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Saturday, July 22, 2023
Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa
Odesa's regional governor said 14 people were hospitalised in the blasts, including four children.
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Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote
Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.
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Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?
A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats.
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Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens
The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.
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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead
A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.
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Friday, July 21, 2023
South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship
Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.
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Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch
Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed.
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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference
An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.
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Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US
White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.
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Sudan conflict: Medics whipped in Khartoum after convoy attacked - MSF
Armed men attacked a team taking supplies to one of only two hospitals open in southern Khartoum.
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Thursday, July 20, 2023
Canadian serial killer to stay in lower-security jail
The move to shift Paul Bernardo to a lower-security prison sparked outrage in Canada.
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Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US
The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations
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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row
A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.
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Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina
Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina.
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Manipur violence: What is happening and why
More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists
Counter terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way
The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday.
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Tobias Ellwood: Afghan women slate UK MP's video praising 'country transformed'
Tobias Ellwood is castigated for backing engagement with the Taliban but barely mentioning human rights.
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Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft
German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria.
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Reported gas explosion cracks open Johannesburg street
Dozens of people are injured after a gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg, local media reports.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation?
As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be.
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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea
Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.
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Monday, July 17, 2023
The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan
A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.
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Ukraine war: Russia says Crimean bridge partially open to cars again
Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking its huge sea bridge with drones, killing two people.
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JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory
Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".
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Burnt out or jobless - meet China's 'full-time children'
Gruelling work hours and a dismal job market are forcing young Chinese to make unusual choices.
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Typo sends millions of US military emails to Russian ally Mali
Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records.
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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd
Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale.
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Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations
Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Two dead after 'emergency' on Crimea bridge
Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.
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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
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Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US
More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating.
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Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach
One man broke his ribs in what is the sixth such attack in the same region this year.
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Singer and actress Jane Birkin dead at 76
The English-French star, who rose to fame alongside Serge Gainsbourg, has died in Paris, French media reports.
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Saturday, July 15, 2023
La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns
The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.
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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?
It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty
Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.
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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?
The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.
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Friday, July 14, 2023
Turkey's deepening economic crisis prompts Erdogan to look West
Turkey's leader hopes to mend relations and reassure foreign investors who ditched his struggling economy.
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Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?
Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.
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Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public
A Hong Kong official suggests those who light up in restaurants should be met with disapproving looks.
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Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'
Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years.
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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines
The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.
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Italy bear attacks: Animals behind Alpine attacks spared slaughter
A top Italian court rules a culling order for two bears should be suspended, backing activists.
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Heartstopper: Hungarian retailer selling graphic novel fined under LGBT law
The Hungarian bookseller was penalised under legislation restricting LGBT literature for under-18s.
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Otter attempts to steal surfboard
The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history.
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Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers
A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.
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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?
This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
One dead as driver flees police traffic stop near White House
The suspect "struck multiple individuals in the crosswalk" before fleeing the Secret Service.
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Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise
The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India.
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Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'
Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium.
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Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe
The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.
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Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'
A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny.
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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels
Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.
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Nato: Warm words but a diplomatic reality check for Ukraine
President Zelensky wants assurances Ukraine will join Nato after the war, but members chose strategic caution.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood
Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.
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Is Bollywood a man’s world?
Researchers try to quantify just how severe the stranglehold of patriarchy on Hindi cinema is.
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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis
Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.
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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will
A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.
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Lil Nas X reportedly stopped by Norwegian police after e-scooter error
The pop star was reportedly among four Americans stopped for riding e-scooters through a tunnel.
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Monday, July 10, 2023
Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage
Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.
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Sunday, July 9, 2023
Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy
Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins.
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Zelensky honours Poles killed by Ukrainians in WW2 Volhynia massacre
Ukraine's president seeks to heal a deep historical wound with his Polish counterpart at a church service.
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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink
Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.
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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands
The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.
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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'
Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.
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'The night they came for our children'
Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds.
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Saturday, July 8, 2023
Pamplona: Watch as hundreds of Spaniards run from bulls in street
The 875m annual bull run through the streets of Pamplona in Spain drew big crowds.
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Watch: Cars plough through massive Delhi flooding
Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill.
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Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured
Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town.
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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut
Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.
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Syrian government cancels BBC press accreditation
The move follows a BBC documentary that linked the president's family to the drug trade.
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US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season
USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.
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Friday, July 7, 2023
Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance
Pulverising crickets to make flour for food is seen by some as a threat to the Mediterranean diet.
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Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break
Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment.
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Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier
The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.
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Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?
Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?
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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death
David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.
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Ukraine war: What are cluster bombs and why is US sending them to Ukraine?
This hideous weapon is banned by more than 100 countries - so the move will likely draw intense criticism.
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Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports
The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports.
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Thursday, July 6, 2023
Are wildfires in the US getting worse?
Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.
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Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China
As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.
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Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app
Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.
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OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration
The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".
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'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court
Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court.
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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead
The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area.
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Ros Atkins on... Ukrainian nuclear plant fears
The BBC’s analysis editor assesses claims about the security of the Zaporizhzhia power station.
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Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo
Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India.
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Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp
Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation.
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Belarus jails Eduard Babaryko son of jailed rival to Lukashenko
Eduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020.
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Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan
Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war
Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.
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Crippling fuel crisis turns Cuba to old friend Russia
Crippling fuel shortages on the Caribbean island present opportunities for Russian companies.
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Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term
Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term.
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Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears
The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally.
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Watch: BBC editor ducks as gunfire interrupts report
Jeremy Bowen reports from Jenin refugee camp as violence between Palestinians and Israelis continues.
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Monday, July 3, 2023
Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term
Rumours he would run again had fuelled deadly protests over the years.
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Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help
A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.
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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?
Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.
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Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week
July's full Moon, known as a Buck Moon, will be closer than normal in its orbit around the Earth.
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Watch: Explosions and gunfire as BBC reports from Jenin
Yolande Knell is near the camp where Israeli forces and armed Palestinian militants are fighting.
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Sunday, July 2, 2023
Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years
Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in 20th Century India.
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Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike
Victoria Amelina, an award-winning writer, was in a pizza restaurant that was hit by a Russian missile.
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The false French riot posts spreading online
A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.
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Saturday, July 1, 2023
California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?
The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.
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Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
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France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille
Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city.
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