Ukraine war: 'Children die' in new missile attack on Kyiv

Officials in Ukraine's capital say two children and an adult were killed in an overnight attack.

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Wrestlers protest: The fake smiles of India's detained sporting stars

Indian wrestlers protesting against sexual harassment have been targeted by an artificially generated image.

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US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts

Three women said the actor sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home between 2001-03.

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Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.

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Five revelations from Nasa's public UFO meeting

Some sightings turn out to be wayward Bart Simpson balloons. Others remain a mystery.

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Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals

Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing, the Hague says.

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Using pig fat as green jet fuel will hurt planet, experts warn

Animal by-products being used for aviation fuel could increase demand for palm oil, experts fear.

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Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia

Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units.

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Macau facing increased restrictions under expanded security law

The government in the Chinese territory says the changes are in line with legislation in Hong Kong.

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Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up.

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South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.

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Nato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo after clashes

The reinforcements come after 30 Nato peacekeepers and 52 protesters were hurt in clashes.

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Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort

The 51-year-old had a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island in Queensland.

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Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake Maggiore

Two Italian intelligence agents and a former member of Israel's security forces are among four victims.

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The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps

Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps.

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German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.

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Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.

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FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.

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Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.

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Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan

Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat.

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Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power.

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Lake Maggiore tourist boat overturns, with one dead

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing.

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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.

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Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.

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Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum'

Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer.

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US debt ceiling: Negotiators agree a deal in principle, McCarthy says

The White House and the Republicans are now said to be ironing out details of a bill to avert a default.

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ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.

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Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate.

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Turkish presidency run-off decides if Erdogan should have five more years

Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path.

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Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict.

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Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner.

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Hikikomori: Why S Korea is paying young recluses to leave home

Money only "touches the surface" of a deeper problem, former recluses and youth workers say.

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Cambodia crocodile farmer killed after falling into enclosure

A 72-year-old crocodile farmer was pulled in when one of the animals grabbed his stick.

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Cairo masterplan threatens ancient City of the Dead

Bodies are exhumed and burial sites are razed to make way for roads and bridges.

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Bola Tinubu inauguration: The five tests awaiting Nigeria's new president

Bola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria - a giant nation with gigantic problems.

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IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side.

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Driver swept backwards in raging Spanish floodwaters

Video filmed on a phone shows the driver losing control of the car before getting caught in the current.

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India official empties dam to retrieve lost phone

The man, who has now been suspended, was taking a selfie when he dropped his phone into the water.

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Twitter engineering boss quits after DeSantis launch glitches

Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems.

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NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting

Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”.

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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023

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

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Was Russian warship attacked by Ukrainian drone boats in the Black Sea?

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner on how much we know about what happened in the Black Sea.

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Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.

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Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

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Ukraine war: 'My brother saved my life - but lost his own'

Maksym saved Ivan's life in Bakhmut, then stayed behind to lead their men. A week later he was dead.

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Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens

The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis.

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Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa.

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Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race.

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Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions

Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border.

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Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs

A look back at some of the singer's hits after her death at the age of 83.

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South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

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Adolf Hitler house in Austria to be used for police human rights training

It is the latest twist in a long-running row over what to do with the building in Braunau am Inn.

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Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found

The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading.

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Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border.

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Ray Stevenson: Thor, Star Wars and Rome actor's career in pictures

Some of the most memorable snaps of the Star Wars, Thor and Rome actor - who has died aged 58.

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Clare Nowland: Officer who tasered 95-year old woman suspended

Clare Nowland - who has dementia - was critically injured after she was Tasered at an Australian care home.

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India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest.

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Biden's Papua New Guinea no-show takes shine off US pact

Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.

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G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.

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Watch: Green flash as meteor blazes across sky in Australia

Residents in north-east Australia caught a glimpse of what scientists believe to be a meteor on Saturday night.

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China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington.

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Thousands mass for pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital, amid tensions with Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is vying for EU member status, amid fears of a Russian-backed coup.

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How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans.

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Zelensky: For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts

The Ukrainian president said the eastern city had been completely destroyed after months of fighting.

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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.

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Bakhmut: Zelensky says city is destroyed as Russia claims victory

"It's a pity, it's a tragedy, but for today Bakhmut is only in our hearts," Ukraine's president says.

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Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says

US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.

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The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home.

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

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Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87

The record-breaking running back became a Hollywood action hero and civil rights activist.

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G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources

As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.

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Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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US debt ceiling: Republicans hit 'pause' on negotiations for now

The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives.

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Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government.

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How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked.

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Outcry as Australian police taser 95-year-old woman

The elderly care home resident is not expected to survive the incident, a family friend says.

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Pastor Mackenzie's Kenyan cult: The mother who fled Shakahola forest to save her children

A mother-of-five tells the BBC how she escaped a Kenyan doomsday cult where at least 200 people died.

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Cash App founder Bob Lee murder suspect pleads not guilty

Nima Momeni, 38, is suspected of stabbing Bob Lee in San Francisco, California, on 4 April.

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US Supreme Court rules Andy Warhol image violated copyright

The court finds the late artist's painting of Prince infringed on a photographer's copyright.

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G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year

The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why?

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Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.

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Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight.

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Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling

Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east.

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Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city.

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Meghan and Prince Harry looked nervous, says New York taxi driver

"I think they were being chased the whole day or something," says New Yorker Sonny Singh.

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Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings

Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US.

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Child rescued from dust devil during baseball game

A 17-year-old umpire came to the rescue of a young player during a Florida little league game.

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Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack from conservatives

Conservatives say their fights against "woke" corporations are paying off.

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Delhi Metro: India's uneasy relation with public gestures of love

A viral video of a couple kissing in a train has sparked a debate about public display of affection in India.

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Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana

Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London.

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Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence.

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The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics

Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras.

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Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating.

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Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise UK visit to meet Sunak

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise visit to UK to meet Rishi Sunak, as he presses European leaders for more military aid

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Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight.

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Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.

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Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy.

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Why Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why?

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The daring riders of India's 'well of death'

The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people.

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Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion

Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine.

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Israel and Gaza militants agree ceasefire - Palestinian sources

The ceasefire between Israel and PIJ militants will begin at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, reports say.

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Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.

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Swiss village of Brienz evacuated over risk of imminent rockslide

Brienz's 100 residents, as well as the village's dairy cows, were given 48 hours to evacuate.

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Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive animals".

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Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat

President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote.

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Kenyan farmer: 'I'm afraid that elephants will kill me'

Prolonged drought in southern Kenya has led the giant mammals to encroach on farms to find food.

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Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum

Alaweya Reshwan died alone at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart.

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Imran Khan's dramatic arrest saga... in under 90 seconds

Pakistan's former prime minister has faced months of legal troubles and attempts to arrest him.

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Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests

Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests.

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17-year-old Honduran migrant dies in US custody

The Honduran foreign affairs office said Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza died at a Florida facility

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Thailand election: The party they can't stop winning

The opposition Pheu Thai party looks set to win most seats after nearly a decade of military-backed rule.

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Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

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

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Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line

Pro-Russian sources say Ukrainian soldiers have made advances on the front line in east Ukraine.

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Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss

The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms.

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Shireen Abu Aqla: Al Jazeera reporter's family still hope for justice

A year after Shireen Abu Aqla was killed by Israeli troops, her brother says they have been denied justice.

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Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths

Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich.

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Heather Armstrong: 'Queen of mommy blogging' dead at 47

Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her "Dooce" blog.

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Israeli air strike kills militant commander in Gaza

A pre-dawn air strike kills a top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander and one other person.

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House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo".

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Italian mafia: Police arrest 61 suspected 'Ndrangheta in widespread raids

The 61 people arrested are among those suspected of crimes including fraud and drug-trafficking.

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Steve Rosenberg plays 10 Eurovision hits in two minutes

The BBC's Russia Editor takes a brief break from the day job to indulge his musical passion.

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George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe

New York Republican George Santos is facing multiple investigations related to a series of scandals.

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Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack

It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts.

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Swiss village of Brienz told to flee imminent monster rockslide

The people of Brienz are threatened by two million cubic metres of rock and have to leave by Friday.

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On board the Eurovision superfan train to Liverpool

The 11:43 train from Euston to Liverpool became the Eurovision Express as fans travelled up for the contest.

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Turkey elections: Aftershocks of anger and grief in the quake-hit nation

On the ruined streets, some blame the president while others tell the BBC the disaster was unavoidable.

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Deaths raise fresh fears over cow vigilantism in India

The deaths of three Muslim men within weeks brought calls for police to punish Hindu vigilantes.

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Meet Melanie and Chayse: The disabled woman and her sex worker

Aged 43, Melanie decided to book an escort and experience sex for the first time.

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Alberta asks for help from military to battle wildfires

A dry spring means the wildfire season in the western Canadian province is "unprecedented".

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Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe.

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Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies.

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Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

More details are emerging about the victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at an outdoor mall in Allen.

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Manipur: Thousands displaced as ethnic clashes grip north-eastern state

Dozens have died in the Indian state of Manipur since violence broke out last week.

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St Kitts and Nevis is not totally free under King Charles III, says PM

Prime Minister Terrance Drew tells the BBC he will ask the people about making the country a republic.

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India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes

The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull the vessel out of shallow, muddy waters.

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Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election.

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Che Guevara: Bolivian General Gary Prado Salmón who captured revolutionary dies

Gary Prado Salmón led troops who caught the famous Cuban revolutionary in the Bolivian jungle in 1967.

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Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia.

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Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting.

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Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall

A gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people.

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Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park.

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Sudan fighting: Warring sides set for Saudi Arabia talks

A US-Saudi statement welcomes the first Sudanese face-to-face negotiations to end weeks of fighting.

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Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US.

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Daniel Penny: Ex-Marine defends NYC subway chokehold

Lawyers for Daniel Penny say he and other passengers acted in self-defence when they restrained Jordan Neely.

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Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told.

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Week in pictures: 29 April - 5 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.

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Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict

After a tortuous wait, Azza is heading to the UK with her children, but without her husband.

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Brazil school attacks: 'I always look for places to hide'

Assaults on Brazilian schools are increasing, with 13 in the past two years. What's behind the rise?

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Africa's week in pictures: 28 April-4 May 2023

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

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Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart

Amid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan's leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen?

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Donald Trump mistook rape accuser E Jean Carroll for ex-wife, trial told

The ex-president appears to mistake E Jean Carroll for Marla Maples in a deposition played in court.

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Ukraine: Drone shot down over Kyiv burns through sky

The drone was Ukrainian and downed by the country's own forces after it reportedly lost control.

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Four Proud Boys guilty of seditious conspiracy over US Capitol riot

The trial, beset by delays and objections, was one of the highest profile yet against Capitol rioters.

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Uganda anti-gay laws: Beaten and forced to flee for being LGBT

Two young people say they've fled the East African country because of the tough new anti-gay laws.

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An Iranian's search for the truth about her missing father

Shima Babaei's father Ebrahim, a former political prisoner, disappeared when he tried to flee Iran.

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King Charles' coronation: How would it happen in Ghana?

Ghana is very familiar with lavish royal ceremonies filled with ritual.

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Can Morocco solve Europe’s energy crisis?

Morocco plans to send renewable energy to Europe, but some want it to save it for its home market.

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Katty Kay meets the would-be queen of Italy

All eyes are on Vittoria di Savoia, the first female heir to the Italian crown in a millennium.

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Ros Atkins on... the Russian videos appearing to show Kremlin drone attack

The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at the footage circulating on Russian social media.

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Ukraine war: How old tech is helping Ukraine avoid detection

Ukrainian troops preparing for a major offensive use a wind-up phone to stop the enemy listening in.

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US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recounts bout of profound loneliness

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tells of his struggle with isolation, likened to the danger of smoking.

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How a feel-good TikTok song 'If I were a fish' went viral

The singer-songwriter of the popular tune talked to the BBC about the inspiration behind the song.

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US senator appears topless during Zoom vote

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube.

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Kosovo and Serbia agree to help find war's missing

More than 1,600 are still missing more than 20 years after the period of ethnic violence ended.

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Belgian Bullet hopes to trigger snooker explosion back home

Will continental Europe's first world snooker champion inspire younger generations to take up the sport?

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