Living through Japan's hottest summer on record

Japan is experiencing record-breaking heat - and summer has hardly begun.

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Life inside the Dutch earthquake zone

Homes damaged by gas extraction are propped up with wooden beams while residents suffer health issues.

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Russia's elite 331st paras regiment fight for public support

In the thick of the Donbas battle, the paras regiment is trapped in a conflict that is costing many lives.

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Assam: 'I saw my husband die as flood water rose around us'

Millions in India’s Assam state are struggling to piece together their lives after devastating floods.

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A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first black woman on US top court

Justice Jackson will join the highest court in the US at a pivotal moment in its 233-year history.

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Europe heatwave breaks multiple June records

An oppressive heatwave has broken temperature records from the Arctic Circle to North Africa.

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Controversial Florida abortion ban blocked by court

A Florida judge has granted a temporary injunction against a law banning abortions after 15 weeks

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Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised

Mette Frederiksen is found to have misled the public while officials are accused of misconduct.

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Ukrainian troops being trained in the UK

Military personnel from Ukraine are being trained in Salisbury Plain by British and New Zealand troops.

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Paris attack: 'We still have our injuries, our traumas, our nightmares'

Survivors of the 2015 attacks spoke to the BBC after the sentencing of Salah Abdeslam and 19 others.

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Survivor makes tearful statement after R. Kelly sentencing

Lizzette Martinez tells reporters outside the New York court she is grateful for the 30-year sentence.

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Israel welcomes Ben & Jerry's reversal over West Bank settlements

Unilever agrees a deal to continue selling the ice cream throughout Israel and the occupied West Bank.

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R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex abuse

The singer was found to have used his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women.

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Paris attacks: Surviving suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty

Salah Abdeslam and 18 others are found guilty for their involvement in an attack that killed 130.

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Hisham al-Sayed: Hamas video claims to show captive Israeli

Hisham al-Sayed was last seen in 2015 when he is believed to have wandered into the Gaza Strip.

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Ukraine war cluster munitions: 'Everything began to explode'

A BBC investigation has gathered evidence of the repeated use of cluster munitions in the city of Chernihiv, northern Ukraine.

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Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing: 'We still want answers'

Annie Farmer testified in court against Jeffrey Epstein's associate in December, sharing how manipulative Maxwell was.

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Migrants die daily in lorries hot as 'gates of hell'

Eager to come to the US, migrants often ignore the fatal risks of being smuggled in vehicles

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Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach second round

Rafael Nadal continues his bid for an improbable calendar-year Grand Slam by fighting off Francisco Cerundolo to win on his return to Wimbledon.

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Trump urged armed supporters to storm Capitol - aide

Donald Trump knew supporters had weapons when he urged them to storm the Capitol to overturn election result, ex-White House aide says

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Fertiliser shortage hits African farmers battling food crisis

The global fertiliser shortage is driving up prices and raising fears of food scarcity.

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Why young Arab men turn to anti-impotency drugs

How sexual medication is used in the Arab world as a way of living up to ideals of masculinity.

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How Afghanistan embassy in Delhi is surviving without funds

It's one of 70 such missions around the world running with little support since the Taliban takeover.

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Hong Kong: ‘We don’t know where the red line is’

China promised to protect democratic freedoms for 50 years but new laws have effectively silenced all criticism.

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Ukraine war: Russian strike on shopping a centre a war crime - G7 leaders

Some 1,000 civilians were inside the building at the time of the strike, Ukraine's president said.

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Mohammed Zubair: Indian police arrests Modi critic over tweets

Mohammed Zubair of Alt News has reportedly been accused of insulting religious beliefs on Twitter.

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Malawi men jailed over murder of man with albinism

Five men are jailed after killing a man with albinism as part of a plot to sell his body parts.

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Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia?

Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected.

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Roe v Wade: Church that helped Jane Roe still aids abortion-seekers

A Dallas church linked to Jane Roe will keep helping women get abortions despite Supreme Court ruling.

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Kenyan policeman's suicide: A widow's grief

The force takes on mental health to help officers affected by stress - but for some it comes too late.

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Forced to Beg: Tanzania’s Trafficked Kids

A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a human trafficking network smuggling disabled children from Tanzania to Kenya.

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Why the world needs to do more to protect its oceans

A treaty to protect the world’s oceans is being discussed this week – what is at stake?

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Colombia: Scores injured as bullfight stand collapses

Hundreds of people are injured after a wooden stand fell, local media report.

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Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict

Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region.

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Ukraine round-up: Conflict overshadows G7 summit

Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles for a second day, ahead of a key G7 summit of Western leaders.

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Russia on brink of default as debt deadline looms

The country is close to its first default since 1998 as sanctions block payments to creditors

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Nigerian Ife head: Why UK police are holding a priceless sculpture

Original Ife bronze heads, of which only some 20 survive, are thought to be about 700 years old.

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The Indians choosing not to have children

A growing number of Indians are deciding to not become parents. The BBC spoke to them to find out why.

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Ukraine war: Inside Ukraine's International Legion of foreign fighters

The BBC speaks to some of the thousands of foreign soldiers who have joined the fight against Russia.

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G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria.

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Kenyan elections: The woman who rallies crowds - but won't vote

Diana Mwazi is one of many young Kenyans who see elections as a way to make money, not bring change.

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Kidnap alert heightens Iran-Israel shadow war fears

The warnings for Israeli tourists join assassinations and sabotage as the foes aim at each other.

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Chess: A different Russia-Ukraine battle in India

Russia's Arkady Dvorkovich will take on Ukraine's Andrii Baryshpolets for the top post in chess administration.

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First reactions to US Supreme Court abortion ruling

Protesters react strongly as news of the Supreme Court's decision spreads to crowds outside.

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Roe v Wade: Elation and despair outside US Supreme Court

Women across the US have sharply different reactions to the decision to overturn Roe v Wade.

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Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost

Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins.

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Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists

The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 June 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Anita Alvarez: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted during competition

Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool at the world championships.

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French Banksy: Eight guilty in theft of Bataclan mural

The men all receive four year sentences after the mural was stolen from a door at the concert hall.

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Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade.

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Florida nabs largest python ever found in state

The female python was 215lbs (98kg) and nearly 18ft long (5 meters) - and was pregnant with 122 eggs.

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Juul: US bans all products from leading vaping company

Authorities say they do not have enough data to be sure Juul's e-cigarettes meet health standards.

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Brics summit: Members push for global clout amid Ukraine war

Leaders from India, Russia, China, Brazil and South Africa meet amid major shifts in geopolitics.

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As audiences return to Glastonbury and other festivals, will they cope?

After two years of cancellations, music fans could experience a mixture of relief and anxiety.

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Ukraine war: High school students pose in prom dresses among ruins

Photographer Stanislav Senyk organised a photo shoot of students in the bombed city of Chernihiv.

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Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall to split - reports

After six years of marriage, the media tycoon and model will divorce, US media reports.

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Afghanistan quake: Taliban appeal for international aid

A 6.1 magnitude quake kills at least 1,000 people in the south-east, injuring hundreds more.

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Ecuador protests: Security concerns after police station attack

The country's interior minister denounces "radical" activists after the clashes in the town of Puyo.

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Ukraine-Russia war: 'Sanctions have brought my factory to a standstill'

Sanctions leave Russia's exclave on the EU's borders struggling to trade.

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Bill Cosby assaulted teen at Playboy Mansion, jury finds

Cosby must pay Judy Huth $500,000 (£407,000) in damages after abusing her in 1975, the jury finds.

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Elon Musk: Billionaire's daughter cuts ties with her father

The tech billionaire's 18-year-old daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender.

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Ankur Warikoo, Rachana Ranade: The YouTubers Indians turn to for financial advice

Finance YouTubers are riding high as millions turn to them for advice and brands seek collaborations.

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Shaye Moss: 'I don't want anyone knowing my name'

An ex-election worker tells the Capitol riot hearing she lives in fear after being targeted by Trump supporters.

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Capitol riot hearing: Poll officials detail Trump voters' death threats

An Arizona official describes how the statehouse was overwhelmed with threats and insults.

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Fans 'treated like animals' at Champions League final

Liverpool supporters accuse the French interior minister of lying about the behaviour of English fans.

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Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced

At least 32 people have been killed following heavy downpours that triggered flooding in the country.

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Supreme Court: Where would abortions be illegal in the US?

Abortion restrictions could vary widely by state if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.

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Thailand cannabis: From a war on drugs to weed curries

The country now has one of the world's most liberal marijuana regimes. How did that happen?

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Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity?

Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages.

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Ghana's Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to reclaim Africa's history

A new museum in Ghana aims to tell the story of Africa using African voices, tools and culture.

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Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks

The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour.

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The woman who could upend US abortion rights

Lynn Fitch says she wants to empower women. Her next step is to repeal Roe v Wade.

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Grain blockade a 'war crime' and rock band reunites - Ukraine round-up

The EU calls on Russia to end its Ukrainian port blockade, and the teenage band reunited amid the war.

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Ethiopia violence in Oromia: 'Villages full of dead bodies'

Eyewitnesses tell the BBC they were left helpless as innocent citizens were slaughtered.

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Ukraine war: Band members reunite after fleeing invasion

The four members used to speak mostly Russian but now say they cannot use the language of their oppressors.

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Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you

The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy.

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Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths

Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men.

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Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces

Ukraine's parliament also voted to ban the import of books from Russia and Belarus.

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Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader

The parliamentary elections' results confirm the French leader's second term will not be an easy ride.

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France's Emmanuel Macron set to lose majority - projection

Less than two months after re-election, the president is set to lose control of the National Assembly.

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Why a Rwandan sports reporter fled his home

Rwandan journalists tell the BBC how oppression at home forced them to become refugees.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Brazilians protest over murders

People in Sao Paulo took to the streets to condemn the killings and criticise the authorities.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky visits front-line cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa

Ukraine's president makes a rare trip outside the capital to visit bomb-damaged Mykolaiv and Odesa.

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Vitali Klitschko: Russians are dying for Putin’s ambitions

Kyiv's mayor says Russia's leader is destroying millions of lives in both Ukraine and Russia.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were shot with hunting ammunition, say police

A third suspect has been arrested after the deaths of Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira.

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Watergate: Why the scandal still resonates 50 years later

A Watergate prosecutor on the similarities she sees between that scandal and last year's US Capitol riot.

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Marcelo Pecci: Killers who shot Paraguayan prosecutor on honeymoon convicted

Officials say Marcelo Pecci, a famed anti-mafia prosecutor, was likely targeted by drugs gangs.

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Bangladesh floods: Torrential rain leaves millions stranded

More than two million people have been left stranded after continuous rain and floods.

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Week in pictures: 11-17 June 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Putin criticises sanctions and Eurovision row - round-up

Russia's leader says sanctions are "mad and thoughtless", as the war stops Ukraine from hosting Eurovision.

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Remains of UK journalist Phillips identified in Brazil

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon on 5 June.

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DR Congo soldier shot dead by Rwanda police

The killing adds to fears of wider conflict as DR Congo accuses Rwanda of backing Congolese rebels.

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Italy's Eni says Russian gas supply cut by half

Energy firm Eni says it will only receive half the gas requested from Russia after two days of shortfalls.

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Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 June 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Wheels and wheelchairs team up for high speed fun

Roller skating isn’t necessarily an activity a lot of wheelchair users might expect to take part in, but Wheels and Wheelchairs is helping to change that.

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Ukraine war: EU leaders back immediate candidate status for Kyiv

Ukraine belongs to the European family, the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania say in Kyiv.

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January 6 hearing: Trump pressed Pence in 'illegal' bid to quash vote

The claim that Mr Pence could overturn the election directly contributed to violence, lawmakers say.

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Stock markets see big falls as economy fears grow

The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more than a year.

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Russian GRU spy tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court

The man used a fake name and pretended to be Brazilian, but security officials say he is a deep-cover spy.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Suspect admits burying bodies of Amazon pair, Brazil police say

Brazilian police say a suspect led investigators to a site where human remains were dug up.

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Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys they say 'promote homosexuality'

Government authorities have removed toys they say "promote homosexuality".

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Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk

Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC.

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January 6: Capitol tour by lawmaker 'raises concern' says select committee

January 6 committee say video shows Republican congressman with a man who later threatened lawmakers.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years

The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices.

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Hunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son

A memoir by the ex-wife of President Biden's son discusses her former partner's addiction struggles.

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Gazprom: Germany accuses Russian gas giant of pushing energy prices up

Russian giant Gazprom says it will cut the amount of gas it sends to Germany by more than half.

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline drops controversial South African quiz

Boss Michael O'Leary responds to the row by saying that the quiz "doesn't make sense anymore".

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Ukraine war: 'Almost every family has lost someone close to them'

Traumatised families from Mariupol reveal dire living conditions under Russian occupation.

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Happy the elephant is not a person, New York court rules

An animal rights group was seeking legal means to have the elephant moved from a zoo to a sanctuary.

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Why South Africa loves and loathes the language

Ryanair stirred emotions over South African passport holders pass a test in the language.

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Ukraine war: Every bridge leading to key city Severodonetsk destroyed

Severodonetsk is now effectively cut off from the rest of the country, the local governor says.

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Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison

The man killed eight women and two men after ploughing a van down a busy Toronto pavement.

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Ros Atkins on… The Rwanda asylum seekers plan

Ros Atkins looks at the government’s controversial plan to fly some illegal arrivals to Rwanda.

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Lysychansk: Russia erasing history in Ukraine's 'dead city'

The fabric of Lysychansk is being destroyed by intense Russian bombardment, writes Orla Guerin.

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January 6 hearing: Trump was 'detached from reality', says Bill Barr

Witnesses painted a picture of a chaotic and deeply divided Trump White House after the 2020 election.

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Ecuador protests: Indigenous groups burn tyres and block roads over fuel prices

Demonstrators burn tyres and block roads over conservative government's 'policies of death'.

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'How to murder your husband' writer sentenced for murdering husband

The romance novelist once wrote that anyone could commit a murder "when pushed far enough".

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Police find belongings of missing pair

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing on 5 June in the Amazon.

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World Cup 2022: When is it taking place and why is Qatar hosting?

Football's World Cup finals take place in Qatar in November and December. Here's a guide to the tournament.

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Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade

Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves.

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'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles'

Journalist Maher Mezahi says he has learned more about different African cultures in France than Algeria.

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Ukraine war: Evidence shows widespread use of cluster munitions in Kharkiv

Russia has killed hundreds of civilians in Kharkiv with indiscriminate weapons, according to a new report.

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Dom Phillips: Family and friends demand answers

Journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon rainforest.

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India destroys houses of several Muslim figures after religious riots

The houses of several Muslim figures are demolished after religious riots.

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How doctors saved a lion from going blind

A team of doctors performed cataract surgery on a lion in Gujarat state to save his vision.

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Gambia under Yahya Jammeh: Witch hunts, PTSD and veiled faces

Portraits of 11 Gambians which reveal the extent of the suffering and abuse under Yahya Jammeh.

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What a San Francisco vote says about the US left

The recall of San Francisco's top public prosecutor amid rising drug deaths exposes a rift on the left.

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Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights

Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS.

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Hopwood DePree: From Hollywood to restoring Downton Shabby

Film producer Hopwood DePree swapped LA for Rochdale to save his family's ancient ancestral home.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: US judge dismisses rape lawsuit

The case against the footballer was thrown out because the accuser's lawyer relied on stolen records.

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March For Our Lives: Thousands join gun control rallies across the US

Protesters gather in the wake of last month's mass shooting at a primary school in Uvalde, Texas.

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Julian Assange: Does Wikileaks founder have a powerful ally in new Australian PM?

The activist's family are hoping Anthony Albanese will step in as a deportation deadline looms.

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Russia's war prompts regional rush to become EU candidates

While the prospects for Ukraine and Moldova look good, Georgia is accused of backsliding on democracy.

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Are attacks on Christians in Nigeria on the rise?

Concern is growing about the plight of Christians in the country after the recent attack on a church.

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Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge

Moscow is seeking to boost trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy.

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Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar

With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation.

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Cholera in Mariupol: Ruined city at risk of major cholera outbreak - UK

Conditions in the city, now in Russian hands, could lead to a resurgence of the disease, authorities fear.

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Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to 'great singer'

Director David Lynch remembers Cruise as "a great musician, a great singer and a great human being".

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Widow of US Capitol riot officer on 'stigma' of his death

Nine days after he was assaulted in the 6 January 2021 attack, Jeff Smith died by suicide.

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Spanish homes threatened by wildfire near Costa del Sol

A wildfire has spread in southern Spain, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

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Ukrainian casualties: Kyiv losing up to 200 troops a day - Zelensky aide

Mykhaylo Podolyak told the BBC that Ukraine needs more weapons to match Russia's firepower.

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Putin: West unlikely to reject Russian energy for years

Russian president says oil and gas profits are increasing thanks to rising energy prices.

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Ukraine war: Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner sentenced to death

Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner are sentenced alongside a Moroccan man in a court held by pro-Russian rebels.

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Patrick Lyoya: Michigan officer charged with murder of motorist

Footage shows Christopher Schurr shot Patrick Lyoya during a scuffle over a stun gun.

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A clash between mountain bears ends in deadly fall

A female bear was forced to protect her cub from a male in Spain's Cantabrian mountains.

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Ros Atkins On... Saudi Arabia’s $2 billion golf series

Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the new Saudi-funded golf tournament.

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Covid-19 in China: Shanghai getting used to 'new normal'

The city had been in lockdown for two months as China imposed its "zero Covid" policy on the population of 25m.

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Nuclear watchdog censures Iran over uranium traces - diplomats

Iran is accused of not fully answering questions about uranium traces found at three undeclared sites.

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Ukraine war: WTO boss warns of global food crisis

If food shipments do not restart from Ukraine, a severe food crisis will last for years, WTO boss says.

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US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh

The man was arrested early on Wednesday morning outside the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine?

Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea.

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Kenyan mothers choose between work and their babies

Nutritionist Sophy Saronge knew she should breastfeed her baby for six months but says she had to work.

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If I go back to Iran, my husband will kill me

Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising

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Migrant caravan heads to US as key summit begins

Thousands of migrants are headed to the US in a caravan timed to coincide with the Summit of the Americas.

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Dom Phillips: Missing journalist's wife in tearful plea to step up search

Two days after Dom Phillips disappeared, his wife appeals to Brazil to locate "the love of my life".

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KK: Remembering the voice that touched millions of Indian love stories

The magical voice of singer KK - who died last week - gave Indians company through joy and heartbreak.

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The Ethiopians changing their names as a show of pride

A surge in ethnic pride among Ethiopia’s Oromo community is leading some to ditch their names.

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Australia climate crisis: Women call for action with photo petition

Women from across Australia will present a visual petition to MPs, calling for urgent action.

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Arizona police placed on leave after watching man drown

Three Arizona officers are placed on leave after standing by as a man in a lake pleaded for help.

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South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE

The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption and exerting unfair political influence.

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Dominican Republic minister shot dead in office

Orlando Jorge Mera, 55, was killed by a close friend as he was holding a meeting, officials say.

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Ukraine war: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk are dead cities - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says fighting in the key cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk has been intense.

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Mexico's governing party captures four more states

Preliminary results suggest Morena candidates will now govern in 20 out of 32 regional governments.

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Why the Central African Republic adopted Bitcoin

Some 90% of people in the Central African Republic lack access to the internet, needed to use Bitcoin.

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Platinum Jubilee Pageant: A huge procession marked the final day of celebrations

The procession marked the end of four days of celebration for the monarch's 70 years on the throne.

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Who really shot Bobby Kennedy?

The campaigner who was shot and wants the Robert Kennedy murder case reopened.

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Platinum Jubilee: The Queen waves from Buckingham Palace balcony for pageant

The Queen watched Friday and Saturday's Jubilee events from home after experiencing "discomfort".

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Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia

Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit.

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Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks.

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Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches.

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Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east

A number of blasts hit parts of Kyiv in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for several weeks.

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El Zulia mine blast: Nine miners dead and six still trapped

Rescue workers are working against the clock to rescue the surviving miners still trapped underground.

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Bangladesh: Five killed, scores injured in depot blast

The explosion happened after a fire broke out at a depot in the south-eastern town of Sitakunda.

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Abbott: US baby formula plant linked to national shortage resumes production

Abbott says it is restarting its plant in Michigan after it was closed because of contamination.

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Nigeria clash: Abuja mob burns man to death over row with Muslim cleric

Nigerian police say a mob burnt a vigilante to death after he argued with a Muslim cleric in Abuja.

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Trump-backed celebrity doctor wins Pennsylvania Senate primary

Mehmet Oz declared himself the "presumptive Republican" nominee before the recount had even begun.

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Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others?

Here's why you need more than one Covid jab.

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Mother of world's only nonuplets on how she cares for nine babies

Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine babies last year, explains how she manages to look after them all.

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War in Ukraine: We are holding on, say Mykolaiv residents

Residents in the southern region of Ukraine speak of their defiance and dread as the war rages on.

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Ukraine war: Hungry Africans are victims of the conflict, Macky Sall tells Vladimir Putin

African Union head Macky Sall urges Russia's president to ease grain and fertiliser exports.

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Drought-stricken US warned of looming 'dead pool'

Tens of thousands of acres of farmland lie idle because farmers can't get enough water to grow crops.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl scarred by Russian troops' damage and looting

Ukraine says the Russian army stole much equipment from Chernobyl but the radiation level is safe.

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Ukraine war: How Russian TV has reported the 100 days of conflict

TV viewers in Russia see only the Kremlin’s version of events in Ukraine.

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Platinum Jubilee: Beacons light across the globe to celebrate Queen's reign

More than 3,500 beacons were lit in the UK and Commonwealth nations.

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Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph

Fighting continues in the east as authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia move to nationalise property.

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Gay rights: Jerusalem celebrates 20 years of pride marches

Around 7,000 people take part in this year's march, the target of religious extremists in the past.

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'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration

The anthem was played before French President Macron rekindled the 'eternal flame' by the Arc de Triomphe.

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North Korea: The mystery of its Covid outbreak

North Korea is tackling Covid cases across the country, but very little is known about the scale of the crisis.

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Have China's Pacific ambitions been thwarted?

Ten Pacific countries have declined to sign a sweeping security deal proposed by China.

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Service charge: The unsavoury row over ‘forced’ restaurant tips in India

The government says the service charge is voluntary - but restaurants continue to add it to the bill.

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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's 'Trial by TikTok'

A jury has returned a verdict, but a parallel case in the court of public opinion continues.

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The moment verdict was read to 'heartbroken' Heard

Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

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Depp-Heard trial: Jury sides mostly with Depp in defamation case

Jurors award Mr Depp $15m in compensatory and punitive damages, but also award Ms Heard $2m.

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Ukraine round-up: Long-range rockets and Kherson torture claims

The US says the missiles will strengthen Kyiv's negotiating stance as the war nears its 100th day.

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