Yellow dust: Sandstorms bring misery from China to South Korea

Sandstorms are an annual ordeal in north-east Asia but that does not make it easier for millions.

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The dove or the dog: China makes peace while baring teeth

As China tries to play peacemaker, its military actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals.

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18,000 cows killed in Texas dairy farm explosion

Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory.

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Joe Biden in Ireland: President says 'I'm at home'

The US president praises the strength of the Irish-US relationship and speaks of pride in Irish roots.

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The bean that could change the taste of coffee

How researchers are pinning their hopes on a climate-resilient coffee species.

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Dead rodents litter Canadian PM's official home

Mould and asbestos plague 24 Sussex, turning the official residence into a "national embarrassment".

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Joe Biden's deep Irish connections explained

The US President has been welcomed to the Republic of Ireland, where he's been exploring his ancestral ties.

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Juul Labs agrees $462m deal to settle claims

Juul Labs agrees a deal to settle claims that it targeted teenagers with its products.

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Macron on Taiwan: France leader says being a US ally does not mean being a vassal

The French leader says his country should not get caught up in escalation between the US and China.

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Kenya-UK defence deal: MPs amend rule over prosecuting UK troops

British troops can now be tried for murder committed against Kenyans in Kenya.

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Changi Airport: Hanging out at the world's best airport

Singapore's Changi Airport is a particular point of pride in a country obsessed with rankings.

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Viewpoint: East Africa's battle over culture and homosexuality

The anti-gay sentiment in East Africa is a convenient distraction for leaders, argues Sammy Awami.

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Kalakshetra: Indian dance academy shaken by sexual harassment allegations

Police have arrested a Kalakshetra teacher and dancer Hari Padman after a former student lodged a complaint.

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Michael Jordan's trainers sell for record $2.2m

The sale seals the basketball titan's position as the most valuable athlete at sports memorabilia auctions.

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Macron heckled during speech in the Netherlands

"Where is French democracy?" cried one protester, as another held a sign reading "president of violence".

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Western special forces inside Ukraine, leak shows

The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file.

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Joe Biden returns to Ireland like a hometown hero

Ireland is welcoming one of the most Irish US presidents ever - one with a legacy to protect.

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Mifepristone: US justice department challenges Texas abortion pill ruling

The justice department says the "misguided" and "unwarranted" ruling endangers women's health.

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World Startup Convention: The India start-up gala that exploded into a scandal

An event that dubbed itself the “world’s biggest funding festival” has been accused of duping entrepreneurs.

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Evan Gershkovich: US says journalist is wrongfully detained in Russia

Russia accuses Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal of spying, but the publication denies this.

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President Joe Biden says he plans to run for second term in 2024

The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet.

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XBB.1.16: India hospitals on alert as Covid-19 cases rise

Experts have urged caution, but asked people not to panic as the new subvariant is not deadly.

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China jails prominent legal activists Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi

Ding Jiaxi and Xu Zhiyong were detained more than three years ago and faced a closed-door trial.

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Elon Musk: Tesla to build new battery factory in Shanghai

Elon Musk's company says the plant will be able to produce 10,000 "Megapack" battery units a year.

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Qatargate: Andrea Cozzolino's lawyer speaks to the BBC

An MEP allegedly took bribes to sway EU lawmakers. His lawyer says prosecutors want to "crack" him.

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The Aboriginal artist seeking a donated body 'of British descent'

Nathan Maynard wants non-Indigenous Australians to ask themselves an awkward question.

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Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents - and why?

Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked - and it is unclear who will benefit.

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Songs of grief at funeral for sisters killed in occupied West Bank

The crowd packed into the prayer hall at a cemetery in the settlement of Kfar Etzion.

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Israel hits multiple targets in Syria after rocket attacks overnight

The country said six rockets were fired towards the Golan Heights from sites inside Syria.

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Aurélien Pradié: The rising star shaking up French politics

Aged 37, Aurélien Pradié has exploded onto France's political stage after ruining Macron's plans.

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Ben Ferencz: Last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor dies, aged 103

Ben Ferencz was just 27 when he convicted 22 Nazi officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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From Ghana to Germany: Tracking down the owner of a lost wallet

What a driver's licence discarded on a migrant boat reveals about those crossing from Africa to Europe.

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Giant sketch in field marks Picasso death anniversary

Dario Gambarin used a tractor to create the portrait on wasteland in Italy.

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British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting named

Maya and Rina Dee were named in a tweet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Clarence Thomas and Bohemian Grove: What goes on at the all-male club?

The secretive club is in the news after a report that Justice Clarence Thomas visited the retreat.

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The daughter who fled North Korea to find her mother

Reunited in Seoul after a decade apart, Songmi asks her mother why she left her behind in the north.

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How this historically black college gymnastics team made history

For decades, young black gymnasts had to make a difficult choice about where to go to university.

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One tourist killed and seven wounded in car ramming attack in Tel Aviv

It comes after two British-Israeli sisters were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank.

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US judge halts approval for commonly used abortion pill

US judge halts approval for commonly used abortion pill mifepristone, but gives government a week to appeal

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Expelled Tennessee lawmaker Justin Jones vows to return - but can he?

Expulsion is extraordinary, but Democrat Justin Jones can see a way back to the statehouse.

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One Romanian family's fatal attempt to reach the US

What drove the Iordache family to make a desperate bid to reach the US from Canada?

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Tennessee Democrat expelled over gun protest

Justin Jones said the vote was "a farce of democracy". Republicans likened his actions to an insurrection.

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Joe Biden administration blames chaotic Afghan pull-out on Trump

The review says Mr Biden was "severely constrained", but acknowledges evacuations could have begun sooner.

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Israel blames Hamas for Lebanon rocket barrage as tensions rise

The attack, which saw 34 rockets fired into northern Israel, comes at a time of rising tension.

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Uganda's Mary Goretti Kitutu to spend Easter in jail over roofing-sheets scandal

Mary Goretti Kitutu denies involvement in the theft of roofing intended for Ugandan communities.

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Deadly tornadoes devastate parts of the US

Since 31 March more than 80 tornadoes have been reported, killing at least 30 people across the US.

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'We turned down a client to uphold gay rights'

The global B Corp business accreditation scheme rewards firms that behave ethically.

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The cost of the Ukraine war for one Russian regiment

BBC Newsnight has been mapping the cost - in men and machinery - for Russia's "elite" 331st regiment

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Russia-Ukraine war: Iga Swiatek says tennis could have done better 'from the beginning'

A ban on Russian and Belarusian players by tennis authorities would have sent a strong message, says world number one Iga Swiatek.

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Settlers of Catan: Creator of board game dies aged 70

Klaus Teuber, the dental assistant-turned board game designer, died after a short illness aged 70.

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Cat jumps on imam leading Ramadan prayers in Algeria

A video shows a cat jumping on the shoulders of an imam during Taraweeh prayers inside a mosque.

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Cash App founder dead: Bob Lee dies after San Francisco stabbing

The 43-year-old man, identified by US media, dies after being found with stab wounds in San Francisco.

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'I'm not selling. Am I part of the housing problem?'

Tight supply as owners hold back could keep pressure on home prices in the US.

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Malyana riots: India Muslim victims despair after court order

Last week, a court acquitted 41 Hindu men accused in the 1987 massacre of 72 Muslims in Malyana village.

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Trump in court: 'A day for the history books'

The BBC's Nada Tawfik analyses Donald Trump's historic day in court.

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Alors On Danse singer Stromae cancels tour dates over health

The Belgian singer, known for Alors On Danse, is cancelling all his European tour dates until the end of May.

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Why the Wisconsin Supreme Court election matters

The most important race you’ve never heard of is happening in Wisconsin.

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Angola landmines: The women hunting for explosives left from civil war

Clearing the remnants of Angola's war is dangerous but many are keen to stop the needless deaths.

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Life after Daft Punk: Thomas Bangalter on ballet, AI and ditching the helmet

The musician discusses Daft Punk's demise, the rise of Artificial Intelligence and his new ballet.

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A nutty solution for cleaner stoves and barbecues

Cleaner fuels for cooking could improve health and be better for the environment.

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Ramadan: How to look after your skin during holy month

TikTok's most famous dermatologist Dr Muneeb Shah is sharing his top tips for the holy month.

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Darya Trepova: What we know about accused in Russian blogger Vladlen Tatarsky's killing

Darya Trepova seems to be an opponent of the invasion, but friends say she was not radical.

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Evan Gershkovich: US urges journalist's release in call with Russia

Russia's Sergei Lavrov says the US must not “not make a fuss” or try to politicise the detention.

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Montenegro elections: Long-standing leader Milo Djukanovic suffers defeat

Milo Djukanovic, who led the Balkan nation into Nato, was in power for over three decades.

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Aboriginal 'giant of a nation' Yunupingu dies aged 74

One of Australia's best-known Indigenous leaders "now walks in another place", PM Anthony Albanese says.

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The other Chinese apps taking the US and UK by storm

Four out of the top 10 most downloaded free mobile apps in the US and UK are Chinese-owned.

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Kerala: Muslim woman's Hindu children inspire an Indian film

Thennadan Subaida's children say the movie is a tribute to their mother's extraordinary life.

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Paris votes to ban rental e-scooters

Almost 90% of votes cast favour a ban on the scooters in a city that pioneered them.

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Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output

The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and are set to push up prices.

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Drone video shows scale of US tornado wreckage

One woman who was at a rock gig in Illinois says she narrowly avoided the roof caving in on her.

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Fentanyl - a killer drug’s trail of destruction

Americans are dying from fentanyl overdoses at an alarming rate. But the destruction begins further south.

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Martine Vik Magnussen: Billionaire’s son admits role in death to BBC

Farouk Abdulhak, who fled to Yemen after the death of a student in London, admits his involvement.

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US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states

At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states.

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Iowa tornadoes captured by eyewitness in car

Footage shows the tornadoes sweeping through Iowa - one of several states affected.

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