Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.
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Sunday, June 30, 2024
Analysis: France's far right now dominant political force
The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.
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More wounded Palestinians tell BBC the Israeli army forced them on to jeep
Two more Palestinian men tell the BBC they were shot and forced on to the bonnet of an Israeli jeep.
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Saturday, June 29, 2024
Zelensky renews long-range arms call after attack
The Ukrainian president says more missiles and air defences are needed after a Russian strike kills seven.
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India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title
India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.
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Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll
Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time.
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Friday, June 28, 2024
Final Fantasy and the changing face of one of gaming's biggest series
Director Naoki Yoshida says the new release is a significant moment for the Final Fantasy franchise.
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Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee?
A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
As young Iranians lose hope, a reformist runs for president
As Iran votes for a new president, a reformist critical of the morality police has been topping polls.
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Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job
She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission.
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At least five dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing
Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava.
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Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup?
Gen Juan José Zúñiga's storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Nigerian queer parties that offer liberation
A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.
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Biden v Trump: What are they thinking in Moscow, Beijing and Delhi?
Eight BBC correspondents give their view on the US election from global capitals.
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French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack
The Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says
But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase.
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Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax laws
At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.
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Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests
President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turn violent.
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New York judge partially lifts Trump gag order in hush-money case
Trump is allowed to make comments about witnesses in the case, but still can't speak about court staff.
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Monday, June 24, 2024
Florence elects first woman mayor
Sara Funaro's centre-left Democratic Party retained control of the city with 60% of the vote.
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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building
At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.
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Sunday, June 23, 2024
Stars take over Paris for sporty Vogue fashion show
Supermodels, singers and sports star took to the runway in Paris as Vogue turned a square into a runway.
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China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs
The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.
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At least 1,301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia
Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said.
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Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches
Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill six police officers and wound 12 more.
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Saturday, June 22, 2024
Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog
The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.
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Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned
The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.
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Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier
Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack.
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Friday, June 21, 2024
Volunteer firefighter dies battling Greece blaze
The 55-year-old man was injured in a blaze in the region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula and later died in hospital.
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Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets
Socialist Jaume Collboni said he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire.
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Putin vows deeper ties with Vietnam in visit criticised by US
Putin's Vietnam trip is being interpreted as displaying the support Russia still enjoys in the region.
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Watch: Donald Sutherland on a career that defied convention
Actor Kiefer Sutherland announced the death of his father, Donald, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Filipino soldiers fought off Chinese coast guard 'with bare hands'
Chinese personnel armed with swords are accused of ramming Filipino boats in disputed waters.
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Macron condemns antisemitism after Jewish girl is raped
The French president was reacting to the incident which happened in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn
The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.
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Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un
The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.
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Monday, June 17, 2024
China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chief
Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC China should face "costs" for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'
Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.
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Sunday, June 16, 2024
Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand
Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply.
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At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat
Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave".
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions
She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe.
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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says
The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.
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Putin peace terms slammed as Ukraine summit begins
Leaders from Italy and Germany called the Russian president's plan "propaganda" and "dictatorial".
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Friday, June 14, 2024
What happened to the women who took on the Taliban?
Afghan women tell the BBC they were beaten and tortured for protesting against the Taliban.
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Supreme Court gun ruling stuns Las Vegas shooting survivors
One survivor told the BBC the bump stocks decision was "a slap in the face", but others had mixed feelings.
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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.
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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law
Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles
The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans.
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Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says
The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.
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G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets
The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, while Moscow condemns the move as "theft".
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Parents of ex-hostage tell BBC of his 'miracle' return
Eugenia and Michael Kozlov gave an emotional account of how they heard the news that their son was free.
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Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government
This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine's Azov brigade
The brigade, whose origins were mired in far-right controversy, hails the move as blow to Russia's propaganda.
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Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in gun trial
President Joe Biden's son was accused of lying about his drug use on a gun application form.
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Hamas seeks 'complete halt' to war in Gaza proposal response
The group told the BBC that it still required a commitment to a permanent ceasefire.
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Monday, June 10, 2024
Trump to sit for probation interview on Monday
The former president will appear virtually from Mar-a-Lago and be seated alongside his lawyer, Todd Blanche.
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Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhones in AI overhaul
The company has been slower to roll out generative AI features than rivals including Google and Microsoft.
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Drugs, alcohol and a gun: Inside Hunter Biden's trial
The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr reports from court on what's at stake for the US president's son.
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Sunday, June 9, 2024
Graduation ceremony finally happens, 50 years later
A 1974 graduation was canceled in the face of a tornado. The ceremony finally happened this month.
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Calling France snap election is a gamble for Macron
Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron.
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Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits emergency government
The decision lays bare the deep political divisions in Israel over the war in Gaza
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Saturday, June 8, 2024
Who owns the Moon? A new space race means it could be up for grabs
A race for the lunar surface's resources is currently under way. What’s to stop a Wild West opening up?
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Friday, June 7, 2024
Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race
Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign.
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Thursday, June 6, 2024
Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun
In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case
The American acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder will not go to prison, having already served time.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election
Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.
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Monday, June 3, 2024
'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election
Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.
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Gazans returning to Jabalia describe 'horrifying' destruction
Palestinians returning to the camp in northern Gaza express shock at the level of devastation they found.
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Sunday, June 2, 2024
The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller
Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list.
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Saturday, June 1, 2024
The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller
Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list.
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Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?
The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.
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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC
Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.
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