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The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air
Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KT…
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Bodies of 8 Migrants Found in River Along U.S.-Canadian Border
The authorities were searching for more bodies in the St. Lawrence River of migrants b…
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Six bodies found in St. Lawrence River near US-Canada border
Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say. …
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Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country
In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of R…
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In Finland, Leaders Celebrate NATO Membership Progress
Finland’s president, Sauli Niinistö, said his country would “be a strong and capable a…
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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest
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Gwyneth Paltrow ski-crash jury deliberates over who crashed into whom
The highly-watched trial draws to a close as the jury decides who crashed into whom …
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Your Friday Briefing: Trump Indicted
Also, an American journalist arrested in Russia and a Chinese billionaire’s downfall. …
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'Pras' Michel trial sees former rapper in court for vast 'influence scheme'
Prosecutors claim the ex-Fugee "Pras" Michel was "willing to break any …
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The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings
This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in th…
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U.S. Puts Sanctions on Man Accused of Working on Russia-North Korea Arms Deal
A White House spokesman said the man would be in violation of several U.N. Security Co…
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The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last
Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of…
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Soldiers Massing Near Ukrainian Nuclear Plant, U.N. Official Warns
Amid signs of offensives and counteroffensives, concern is rekindling about what it wi…
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Putin’s top security adviser holds talks with India’s prime minister as Moscow seeks closer ties.
The Russian envoy was accompanied by a Russian oil executive, who signed new deals wit…
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Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin
The King and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, are attending a state banquet in Ber…
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The head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog arrives at Ukraine’s embattled Zaporizhzhia plant.
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Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai
Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand out…
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Kamala Harris, at Former Slave Port in Ghana, Ties Past to Present
The vice president leaned into her heritage during a three-nation trip to Africa to st…
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How Nashville police stopped school shooting in four minutes
Police fatally shot the suspect just minutes after arriving at Nashville's Covenan…
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Fire Kills Dozens of Migrants at Mexican Detention Facility
The blaze broke out at the National Migration Institute, which is operated by the Mexi…
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Russian Girl Sent to Orphanage After Father Criticizes War
Rights activists worry that the separation of a teenage girl and her father after they…
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The I.O.C. defers discussion on whether Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete in the 2024 Olympics.
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Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners
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Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'
After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts medi…
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Netanyahu Delays Plan to Overhaul Israel’s Judicial System
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel’s contentious judicial overhaul plan has s…
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Who Is Itamar Ben-Gvir?
The influence of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a rising far-right lawmaker, was underscored when he…
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The Ukrainians hold on with old tanks, but relish the idea of advancing with modern Western battle tanks.
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Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes
His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli …
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Global Economy May Be in a ‘Lost Decade,’ World Bank Warns
Adding to crises like the pandemic, recent stress in the banking system is a new threa…
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Turkish earthquake: Survivors' haunting search for missing relatives
Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find…
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Strike brings Germany's public transport network to halt
The 24-hour walkout is one of the largest the country has experienced in decades. fr…
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Protests Erupt in Israel After Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister
Israelis demonstrated after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a member of hi…
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BBC visits destroyed homes of Mississippi tornado victims
We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their hom…
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Ukraine war: Drone downed over Russia, Moscow says
Kyiv has dismissed previous claims that it has attacked Russian civilian targets with …
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Online trolls are taking a toll in China
A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made on…
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Your Monday Briefing: Arms Race in Asia
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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row
Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controv…
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Your pictures on the theme of 'machinery'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - Wo…
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In Blow to Taiwan, Honduras Switches Relations to China
The Central American country changed diplomatic recognition to Beijing, leaving 12 nat…
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Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia's protests
The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests. from BBC News…
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Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister
Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwi…
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Israel’s Defense Minister Says Government Should Halt Contentious Judicial Plan
Yoav Gallant, who oversees Israel’s military, is the first minister in Benjamin Netany…
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Ukraine war: Battle for Bakhmut 'stabilising' - Ukraine commander
Despite Russia spending months trying to take the city, Ukrainian officials say they a…
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No Letup in Bakhmut as Ukraine and Russia Brace for Battles Elsewhere
Both sides expect a Ukrainian offensive while the Bakhmut fight continues, but the hea…
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Biden and Trudeau Announce Agreement on Asylum Seekers
The deal allows Canada to turn back asylum seekers entering from the United States, re…
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The sacred tattoos inked by Thai monks
The BBC visits a 400-year-old Thai temple where devotees get spiritual tattoos. from…
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Rare show of Northern Lights dazzles North America
One of the most intense geomagnetic storm in years paints skies across the region gree…
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‘It Just Feels Good to Vent Your Anger’: Spasms of Violence Jolt Paris
Opponents of pension overhaul, mostly young people, hold nightly “wild protests,” mark…
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Scottish paedophile jailed for directing Philippines child abuse
Gary Campbell, 59, paid for abuse to be carried out as he watched from his home in Sut…
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Senators Urge Biden to Send Evidence of Russian War Crimes to the ICC
Despite Pentagon resistance, a bipartisan group stressed that Congress had voted to le…
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As Zelensky Visits Kherson, World Bank Says Ukraine Needs $411 Billion to Rebuild
The bank released a significantly higher figure as European Union leaders approved pla…
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Track and Field Keeps Ban on Russia and Belarus, Adding to Debate on Olympics
Another similar ban by the council that oversees ice hockey shows the issue has not wa…
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U.S. and Canada Reach an Agreement on Turning Away Asylum Seekers
The deal allows both countries to turn back people who cross their borders without aut…
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Your Friday Briefing: U.S. Lawmakers Blast TikTok’s C.E.O.
Also, a World Bank estimate on the cost to rebuild Ukraine and a prison sentence for I…
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Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests
Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pens…
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Spain’s Prime Minister to Visit Xi in China to Discuss Ukraine
China has been trying to build support for its proposal to start peace talks, but Ukra…
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Slovakia Makes Its First Delivery of Pledged Soviet-Era Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The arrival of the aging MIG-29s is not expected to significantly change battlefield d…
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Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro
Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-d…
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Zelensky Makes Morale-Boosting Trip to Bakhmut
The Ukrainian leader also condemned a deadly Russian missile attack against an apartme…
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The DeSantis Foreign Policy: Hard Power, but With a High Bar
The Florida governor has never been the internationalist that some old-guard Republica…
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Your Thursday Briefing: U.S. Raises Interest Rates
Also, China and Russia grow closer and the U.S. waits for news of a possible Donald Tr…
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Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with SEC charges over crypto scheme
Eight stars including Soulja Boy did not disclose they were paid to tout cryptocurrenc…
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Prince William Makes Visit to Poland to Thank Troops Supporting Ukraine
He is expected to meet with Poland’s president, Andrzej Duda, on Thursday, according t…
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Coppola Jr becomes film family's latest star, with viral TikTok clip
The next generation in the famous film-making dynasty inadvertently becomes a social m…
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Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale
An Israeli museum is showing the 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon before it is sold for as…
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Ukrainian Soldiers Speed Through U.S. Training on Patriot Missiles
At the end of a 10-week crash course at a U.S. Army base in Oklahoma, the Ukrainians a…
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Macron Plots Next Move in French Pensions Dispute
The future of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term was unclear after a no-confidenc…
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Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning
The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "sta…
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U.S. Plans to Send Abrams Tanks to Ukraine Far Sooner Than Expected
Excess M1A1 tank “hulls” are to be refitted and refurbished to make them ready on a qu…
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Putin Lauds China’s Plan for Ending War in Ukraine
During an appearance with President Xi Jinping of China, President Vladimir V. Putin o…
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Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine
Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Gr…
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Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea
If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region.…
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Xi Condemns Killings in African Nation Where Russian and Chinese Interests Compete
Nine Chinese nationals were killed in the Central African Republic, where the Kremlin-…
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EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision"…
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Blinken Says Xi’s Russia Visit Amounts to ‘Diplomatic Cover’ for War Crimes
The U.S. secretary of state said the Chinese leader’s visit indicated that Beijing fel…
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Why asylum seekers are choosing Canada in record numbers
Tens of thousands are crossing into Canada via Roxham Road, an unofficial border in up…
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Safety pin: A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment
Almost every day women in India face sexual harassment in public places. So how do the…
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Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says
The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered …
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Russia Is Closing In on Bakhmut, but Casualties Are High
Sending unarmed “diggers” into the front lines and near certain death, Russian troops …
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Putin Makes Surprise Visit to Occupied Ukraine
State media said the Russian leader flew by helicopter to Mariupol, site of one of the…
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Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town
The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing ne…
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Israel protests: Thousands march against Netanyahu court reform
Huge protests continue against the government plan to curb Supreme Court powers. fro…
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Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home
Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable …
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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12
A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed …
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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement
The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but i…
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Arrest Warrant From ICC Pierces Putin’s Aura of Impunity
A highly symbolic move by the International Criminal Court, which accused President Vl…
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Singapore: The penguins given world-first cataract surgery
It took up to 2.5 hours for each penguin - and three months on, the birds can see clea…
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Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?
Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine…
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Lance Reddick, star of The Wire and John Wick, dies aged 60
Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick action-thriller movies, died of natural ca…
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When Judges Decide on Abortion
Cases in Poland and Texas bring legal vulnerabilities into sharp relief. from NYT &g…
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Dutch Pro-Farmer Party Sweeps Elections, Upsetting the Status Quo
The surprise victory is widely seen as a protest vote against Prime Minister Mark Rutt…
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Jenin: Four Palestinians killed in Israeli raid
The dead include at least two senior militants and a 16-year-old boy, Palestinian offi…
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What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions
The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its econom…
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France pension protests: Clashes after Macron orders rise in pension age without vote
France's president has sidelined MPs and forced through plans to raise the pension…
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Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France
The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms…
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What’s Next for Opponents of Macron’s Retirement Plan?
A protest at Place de la Concorde in Paris began as a jovial scene, but devolved as ni…
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Biden to Name Nevada’s Spirit Mountain Area a National Monument
The biologically diverse land is central to the creation story of the Mojave and other…
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Protesters Rally in France Against Raising Legal Retirement Age
Hundreds of thousands of French demonstrators protested the government’s plan to raise…
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Turkey floods: Truck overturned by surge of water in earthquake zone
Deadly floods in southern Turkey follow February's earthquakes that killed more th…
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Teachers, Doctors and Transit Workers Strike in the U.K.
About 40,000 people rallied in London, according to teacher unions. from NYT > Wo…
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Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt: Football fans throw chairs at Naples riot police
Police respond with tear gas as Eintracht Frankfurt fans charge through the streets. …
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Russia’s Spring Offensive in Ukraine Could Include Cyberattacks, Microsoft Says
Moscow also appears to be stepping up influence operations to weaken European and U.S.…
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Putin claims the West is trying to ‘pull apart’ Russia.
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Andrew Tate: Romanian court rejects bail application
The controversial social media influencer has been detained since December. from BBC…
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As Russian Shelling Intensifies, True Liberation Eludes Ukrainian City
Months after Ukrainian forces pushed out Russian occupiers, the city of Kherson remain…
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Polish abortion: Activist guilty of providing pills to end pregnancy
Justyna Wydrzynska said she sent the pills when she found out the woman was in an abus…
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Canada: Truck ploughs into pedestrians, killing two
Two people have died and nine have been injured after being hit by a truck in Quebec p…
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Thousands of Buildings Collapsed in One Turkish City. Thousands More May Have to Come Down.
Aerial imagery from the Turkish government shows astonishing destruction in Antakya, w…
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Timed Teaser: When might the asteroid hit Earth?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. G…
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Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project
The US, UK and Australia say new nuclear-powered submarines will help ensure stability…
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Russian Attacks Along a Wide Arc of Ukraine Yield Little but Casualties
Moscow’s forces have stepped up artillery and infantry assaults across eastern Ukraine…
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Rohingya camp fire was 'planned sabotage' - investigators
Militants set the fire to "dominate" the world's largest refugee camp, B…
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North Korea Launches Cruise Missiles From Submarine
The missile test, the first of its kind carried out by the North, took place as South …
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Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation
Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hear…
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Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government
Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officia…
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Saudi Arabia executes Jordanian man after allegedly giving forced confession
The family of Hussein Abu Al-Khair say he was tortured into confessing to drugs charge…
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Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars
The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the …
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Your Monday Briefing: China’s Saudi-Iran Deal
Also, Xi Jinping loyalists stack China’s leadership and Australia revives an Aborigina…
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Ukraine Steps Up Calls for Evacuation of Northeast Town Under Relentless Russian Shelling
Attacks on the town of Kupiansk in Ukraine’s northeastern region of Kharkiv continued …
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US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact
The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nucle…
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Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history
Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2…
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Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history
Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running…
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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom
Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming…
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An Activist’s Flight Reveals Widening Repression in Algeria
Four years after a popular uprising fueled hopes for change and real democracy, the co…
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Saudi Deal With Iran Surprises Israel and Jolts Netanyahu
Israel had long hoped to isolate Iran and seal ties with Saudi Arabia. A thaw between …
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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide trial halted over dementia claims
Judges in The Hague pause the trial of Félicien Kabuga, the alleged mastermind of Rwan…
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Canadian Supreme Court Judge on Leave During Review of Altercation in Arizona
The judge denied instigating the episode, which an oversight council has been investig…
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Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology
Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of American…
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After Years of Bickering, France and Britain Look for a New Start
The rapport between Emmanuel Macron of France and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britai…
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At the End of a Hard Journey, Migrants Face Another: Navigating Bureaucracy
The Biden administration’s new rules have brought down a record number of border cross…
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Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast
Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants…
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Italy people smugglers to face up to 30 years in jail
Italy's PM says she is determined to defeat human trafficking after a shipwreck wh…
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Canadian police investigate Chinese 'police stations' in Quebec
Similar stations have raised concerns in other countries, including the US and the Net…
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Questions surround Russia’s use of hypersonic missiles in its latest attack.
Moscow fired more of the air-launched weapons ever used in a single wave since the war…
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UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen
The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in…
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Mass Protests Against the Israeli Government’s Judicial Overhaul Plan
Demonstrators blocked roads in several Israeli cities, including the route to the coun…
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Ugandan bill threatens jail for saying you're gay
A bill is tabled in parliament to criminalise anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and to imp…
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U.S. Military Repatriates Saudi Engineer Who From Guantánamo Bay
Ghassan al-Sharbi had been held by U.S. forces for more than two decades without trial…
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Ans Westra, 86, Dies; Her Photos Captured a Changing New Zealand
She created a comprehensive record of the country’s social history, her focus often fa…
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Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future
Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the co…
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Here’s What to Know About the Protests in Georgia
Demonstrators worry that Georgia is reneging on commitments to foster closer ties with…
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Here is the background of the protests in Georgia.
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Pentagon Blocks Sharing Evidence of Possible Russian War Crimes With Hague Court
President Biden has not acted to resolve a dispute that pits the Defense Department ag…
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The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes
In a country with just two women in its cabinet, Satoko Kishimoto is trying to change …
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Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets
Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but …
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Senator Whitehouse Puts Climate Change on Budget Committee’s Agenda
For more than a decade, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse gave daily warnings about the mount…
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US interest rates could go higher than expected
US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announce…
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Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Conditions Have Deteriorated, Ukraine Says
The International Atomic Energy Agency last week warned that the situation at the plan…
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Ukraine’s helicopter brigades defy odds to remain operational.
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Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: South Africa gets new minister to tackle power crisis
An "electricity minister" has been appointed to address the country's un…
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Bangladesh probes refugee camp blaze that has left 12,000 homeless
The fire in the world's largest refugee camp has left at least 12,000 people witho…
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Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic
Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol…
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South Korea Offers a Resolution to Wartime Labor Dispute With Japan
Seoul said it would create a fund to compensate Koreans who were forced into labor by …
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Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroin
The BBC goes inside a Seychelles' jail to see the sharp end of a problem threateni…
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Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas
It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are the…
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Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say
Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from m…
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Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks
Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into …
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China’s Economy Will Expand About 5 percent, A Cautious Target
Last year China’s economy grew 3 percent, one of its worst performances. Now leaders a…
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Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win
Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining …
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Ghana photography: Capturing a new nation coming to life
An archive of photos from Ghana stretching back a century offers a glimpse of how thin…
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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas
Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them…
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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control
Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the f…
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The German chancellor is visiting Biden as urgency builds on Ukraine.
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Biden and Germany’s Scholz Meet Amid Concerns Over Ukraine and China
President Biden said he and Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, would work in “lock ste…
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As Ukraine Clings to Bakhmut, What’s Its Strategy and What’s at Stake?
Ukraine is determined to hold the eastern city as long as it can. How high a price is …
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Biden’s World Bank Pick Looks to Link Climate and Development Goals
Ajay Banga will begin a monthlong “global listening tour” to drum up support for his n…
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Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says
The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in Fe…
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U.S. Attorney General Garland Meets Zelensky in Ukraine During Surprise Visit
A major topic of talks was how to hold Russia accountable for any war crimes committed…
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Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison
A judge calls the double murder case "one of the most troubling" as he hands…
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Fire Engulfs Skyscraper Under Construction in Hong Kong
A large fire burned through the building and surrounding scaffolding in the Hong Kong …
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Florida resident dies from brain-eating amoeba
Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with publi…
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In First Wartime Meeting, Blinken Confronts His Russian Counterpart
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said he told Sergey V. Lavrov, the Russian foreig…
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Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire
A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people repor…
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Your Friday Briefing: G20 Sparring Over Ukraine
Also, a suspected poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran and a crackdown on migrants in Tuni…
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Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill
Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for…
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Your Thursday Briefing: Nigeria’s New ‘Big Boss’
Also, a major tank battle in Ukraine and a deadly train wreck in Greece. from NYT &g…
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Iran: Dozens of schoolgirls taken to hospital after new gas poisonings
At least 26 schools in five cities are affected by another wave of apparent toxic gas …
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Ivory Coast and Guinea to repatriate nationals from Tunisia
President Saied was condemned for his comments about illegal migrants from sub-Saharan…
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US discounts hostile source for Havana Syndrome
An unclassified assessment is released into the mysterious disease that has struck US …
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China’s Factories Report Surge in Activity After Lockdowns End
Manufacturing activity rose in February to its highest level in more than a decade, bo…
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