The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry
The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.
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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain
England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.
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Clarence Thomas: US Supreme Court judge acknowledges paid-for trips
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been at the centre of a row over paid-for trips and gifts.
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Whaling to resume in Iceland but under strict rules
Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whale hunting to resume with restrictions.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Is India exporting food inflation to the world?
India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?
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Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon
The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Meloni's partner Andrea Giambruno criticised for Italy rape remarks
Italian TV host Andrea Giambruno denies claims of victim blaming after a series of rape attacks.
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Rubiales' mother taken to hospital after hunger strike
The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is hospitalised after going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son, a local priest says.
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Burger King to face US lawsuit over size of Whopper
The fast food giant is accused of making the burger appear larger on menus than it actually is.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: 'People are fainting queuing up for bread'
Azerbaijan's nine-month blockade of disputed territory Nagorno-Karabakh takes its toll on residents.
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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'
Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.
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On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours
BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents.
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Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov
An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport.
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Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice
Hundreds attend a wake for Andrii Pilshchykov, one of Ukraine's most celebrated fighter pilots.
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Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried.
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Monday, August 28, 2023
Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders
Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs.
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Texas man shoots through door to fend off robbers
Burglars posing as repair men tried to break through the door when they believed nobody was home.
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Why some right-wing activists zeroed in on the Jacksonville shooting
Why some right-wing activists are spreading rumours about writings by the gunman.
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Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet
The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport.
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Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president?
The electronics billionaire has charisma and China experience - but the opposition vote is divided.
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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years
The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.
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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife
After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.
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A muddy reveal for mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected.
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Sunday, August 27, 2023
Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row
The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches.
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Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming
Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia.
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China’s summer of climate destruction
China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.
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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco
The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?
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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar
Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.
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Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach
Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach.
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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'
The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.
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Saturday, August 26, 2023
The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires
Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks".
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Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe president
Mnangagwa is only Zimbabwe's second president, after he outmanoeuvred long-time ruler Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup.
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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash
Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.
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Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida
A man opened fire and barricaded himself in a store before being shot dead by police, reports say.
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Spain head coach Jorge Vilda criticises 'inappropriate' Luis Rubiales kiss
Spain's Women's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda has called the moment Luis Rubiales kissed squad member Jennifer Hermoso "inappropriate and unacceptable".
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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds
The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained.
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Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain
The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation.
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Friday, August 25, 2023
Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica
Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica.
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Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls
A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer.
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Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave
France says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly.
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Madagascar crush: 12 dead at island games' opening ceremony
The stadium in Madagascar was packed with spectators for the opening of the Indian Ocean Island Games.
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Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'
Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities".
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Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment'
The Rubiales affair appears to feed into broader social changes in Spanish society over recent years.
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death
The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes".
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Ros Atkins on... potential causes of the Prigozhin plane crash
The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at four different potential causes of the plane crash.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner challenged Putin and now its leader is dead
The death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin will come as little surprise to many in Russia.
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Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far
It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate.
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Gaslighting and shame: Uncovering the stories of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries
The death of Sinead O'Connor, who stayed in one former laundry as a teen, has prompted renewed interest.
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Nepal gay marriage 'victory' hits legal roadblock
A historic court order gave Nepal's same sex couples hope, only for them to have their hopes dashed.
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Ros Atkins on... Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin
The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at Yevgeny Prigozhin throughout the years.
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Russia: Video shows plane crash in Kuzhenkino
Online footage appears to show a plane falling from the sky, the BBC has been able to verify the location.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
How South Africa's oldest Quran was saved by Cape Town Muslims
Written by a political prisoner, it is now kept in a bullet-proof casing in a Cape Town mosque.
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Ukraine war: Three elderly civilians killed in Russian strikes, say officials
The civilians aged 63 to 88 were 'sitting on a bench' in eastern Ukraine when shelling hit.
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Pakistan cable car: Children brought to safety along zip line
The last two occupants of a cable car dangling over a ravine in northern Pakistan are rescued after nightfall.
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Pakistan cable car: Relief as all passengers brought to safety
They spent hours dangling above a ravine in high winds before being rescued by helicopter and zip line.
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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas
A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary.
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Pakistan cable car: student brought to safety in zip line rescue
Pakistan student brought to safety in zip line rescue
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Monday, August 21, 2023
What to know about the first Republican debate
At least seven candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week.
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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis
The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.
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Trump bail set at $200,000 in Georgia election case
Donald Trump can remain free pending trial as long as he doesn't threaten witnesses, a court filing says.
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X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism
The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.
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Hawaii wildfires: The red Lahaina house that survived Maui fires
The 100-year-old wood structure was recently renovated but not fireproofed, say owners.
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Sunday, August 20, 2023
China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters
The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending.
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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths
Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.
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Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.
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Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence
The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.
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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening
Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.
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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station
Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.
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Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach
Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.
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Saturday, August 19, 2023
Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls
Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.
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New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador
Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.
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Friday, August 18, 2023
Made In Heaven: A show taking on all that's wrong with Indian weddings
Made In Heaven, a show about wedding planners, explores deep-rooted prejudices plaguing Indian marriages.
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Hurricane Hilary: Major storm approaches Mexico and California
Hilary is expected to become a tropical storm - the first in 80 years to make landfall in California.
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Canada wildfires: 'It started raining pine cones and tree bark'
Todd Ramsay filmed trees ablaze as he and his family fled wildfire in British Columbia.
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Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash
In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.
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Canada wildfires: Residents scramble to flee fires in Kelowna and Yellowknife
A fast-moving fire in Kelowna, British Columbia forces escaping locals to jump into the local lake.
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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature
Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Blind Side family feud reignites a cultural debate
An ugly row between the family featured in the Oscar-winning 2009 movie resurrects criticism of the film.
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Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous
Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month.
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Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada
Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.
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Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024
Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality.
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Transgender women banned from women's chess events
The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.
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Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking
The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted alongside Trump?
The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker.
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Mob attacks churches in Pakistan blasphemy row
Police say at least four churches were set on fire in Jaranwala, in the province of eastern Punjab.
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Wagner cements Belarus presence as 'educational organisation'
The Russian mercenary group registered earlier this month as a limited company, it has been revealed.
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The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage
Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised.
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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Afghan women escape for a chance at education
More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad.
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Army airlifts hundreds to safety from Canadian fires
Some people have been forced to flee twice this summer from fires in the country's north.
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Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case
The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her.
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Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces
The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge.
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Monday, August 14, 2023
Michael Oher, subject of The Blind Side, alleges 'adoptive parents' tricked him
Former NFL star Michael Oher accuses a couple of wrongfully making millions of dollars off his name.
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Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge
Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute?
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At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia
Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.
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Five key moments in the crushing of Afghan women's rights
Over two years, the BBC has documented women's fear, grief and resolve as their lives are supressed.
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Burning mangrove trees for a living: 'I'd quit tomorrow if I could'
Indonesia's mangrove forests are being felled to make charcoal - locals say they have to make a living.
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Back to the future for India's rice farmers
India, the world's biggest rice exporter, is turning to old varieties and new farming techniques.
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Sunday, August 13, 2023
When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded
Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town.
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Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo
The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m).
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Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort
Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid.
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Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong?
Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet.
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Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on
Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo.
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Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight
Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.
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Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school
Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.
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Saturday, August 12, 2023
How did Netflix know I was gay before I did?
Tech recommendations can reveal more about us than we know ourselves - but how and why does this happen?
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Nelson Chamisa: The comeback preacher who wants to be Zimbabwe president
Who is the 45-year-old who fell from grace in 2020 but is once more vying to be president?
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Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals
For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.
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E-bikes: Can this battery-swapping tech unchoke cities? We took a ride
We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network.
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Ecuador murder: Fernando Villavicencio's running-mate steps in to contest election
Andrea Gonzalez replaces anti-corruption crusader shot in the head by suspected Colombian hitmen.
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Operation Lone Star: Girl, 3, dies on Texas migrant bus
The Venezuelan girl collapsed on bus Republican governor uses to send migrants to Democrat states
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Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina
Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires.
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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention
Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.
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Harry Kane's move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich... in 68 seconds
The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m)
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Friday, August 11, 2023
Hawaii fires: How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina
Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck.
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Judge Chuktan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial
But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial.
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Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans
The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives.
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Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force
People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.
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China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'
Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.
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Yemen: Oil salvaged from abandoned 'time bomb' tanker in Red Sea
It was feared the decaying vessel left floating in the Red Sea could explode or cause a major spill.
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Italy could host Musk v Zuckerberg cage fight
The culture minister says he has spoken to the X boss about hosting the showdown as a charity event.
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 August 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India
Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events.
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Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say
Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
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Virgin Galactic: First space tourism mission after decades of promises
Keisha Schahaff and UK student Ana Mayers become the first mother-daughter duo to travel to the edge of space.
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Jon Goodwin: I thought Parkinson's was end of space dream
Passenger Jon explains he was diagnosed with the disease several years after he bought his ticket.
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Georgia doctor decapitated baby using 'excessive force' in delivery
Dr Tracey St Julian is being sued for gross negligence and fraud by the parents.
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Famous tree and centuries-old church hit by Hawaii fires
There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed.
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law
Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.
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Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80
The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s.
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Man who threatened Biden shot dead in FBI raid in Utah
A man is shot dead in Utah after posting threats online, hours before Joe Biden visits the state.
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US to bar and screen some tech investments in China
The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms.
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Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account
Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal.
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Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer
Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her.
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Nuh violence: Is bulldozer punishment trampling justice in India?
Some Indian states use bulldozers to demolish homes of people accused of crimes - experts say it is illegal.
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Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her
A passing hawk drops a serpent on Peggy Jones as she mows grass, leading to a three-way struggle.
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Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online
False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.
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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting.
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Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence
A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say.
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What is Ohio's Issue 1- and why is the vote so controversial?
A seemingly tedious constitutional amendment could have a significant impact on abortion rights.
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Monday, August 7, 2023
Watch: Fiery ‘meteor’ over Australia likely Russian rocket
Flaming debris was seen blazing across the night sky in Melbourne on Monday evening.
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Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?
The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit.
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Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020.
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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?
Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?
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Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn
Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global.
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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say
President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".
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Sunday, August 6, 2023
Four soldiers killed in Israeli strike in Damascus, says Syria
Another four soldiers are wounded in the missile attack near the capital Damascus, Syria's state media say.
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Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea
The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida.
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Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit
Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.
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Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months
Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?
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Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office
The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros.
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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'
The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.
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Saturday, August 5, 2023
Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?
Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots.
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Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines
The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China.
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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win
Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.
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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM
Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair.
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Friday, August 4, 2023
Watch: Chaos breaks out at NYC giveaway event
The crowd of about 2,000 turned rowdy at a gathering for a PlayStation offer by a celebrity YouTuber.
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Voyager 2: Nasa fully back in contact with lost space probe
Voyager 2 has restored its communication with Earth months earlier than expected.
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Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence
Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside.
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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat
Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship with Ahn Bo-hyun rocks K-pop world
Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry.
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Freddie Mercury: Contents of former home being sold at auction
More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer's home are up for sale.
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Fremantle Highway: Disaster averted as burnt car carrier reaches port
The crippled Fremantle Highway is towed into Eemshaven after fire ravaged the ship for a week.
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Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder
Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US.
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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars
Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands.
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This 93-year-old went to all 63 US national parks
After 10 years apart, Joy and her grandson Brad reconnected for an adventure of a lifetime.
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Timelapse shows rain drenching Las Vegas
Nevada was hit with heavy rain this week, which scattered debris and shut down roads.
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Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats
Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
El Salvador rings off entire region to hem in gangs
Thousands of soldiers and police surround the Cabanas department as part of an ongoing war on gangs.
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Fitch downgrades US credit rating from AAA to AA+
The rating agency Fitch says it expects a deterioration in the government's finances over three years.
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Thirsty and exhausted, Texans feel the heatwave
Concern is mounting for workers across Texas unable to avoid the sun and scorching temperatures.
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Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa
Regional leaders have threatened military action against the junta if it refuses to give up power.
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'It's like playing with death' - Ukraine's female front line soldiers
Women in the Ukrainian military describe their battles against Russia and sexism within their ranks.
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The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister
Khawaja Asif's remarks reflect ingrained attitudes in Pakistan society, but women are pushing back.
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National Party: Irish far-right party's stolen gold bars spark funding query
The alleged theft of bars worth €400,000 prompts questions over how the National Party is funded.
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Henrietta Lacks: Family of black woman whose cells were taken settle case
Henrietta Lacks' cells were harvested in 1951 without her consent and used for medical research.
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