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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Vladimir Putin: Russian leader hits back over G7 jibes

Russia's President Putin responds to G7 leaders who mocked his macho image earlier this week.

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Supreme Court limits Biden's power to cut emissions

US Supreme Court curbs government's power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President Biden's climate plans

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Vladimir Putin hits back at G7 leaders' topless photo jibes

Russia's president says it would be "disgusting" to see leaders who mocked his macho image strip off.

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Calais migrant crisis: 15 arrested over Channel tragedy

The deaths of 27 people in November was one of the deadliest incidents in the English Channel.

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Australian live exports are stalling and Indonesian farmers are offloading cattle due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in that country, with more than 200,000 cases recorded so far. Cattle market chaos in Indonesia as foot-and-mouth disease spreads and live exports stall

Australian live exports are stalling and Indonesian farmers are offloading cattle due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in that country, with more than 200,000 cases recorded so far.

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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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Ukraine war: US to ramp up military presence across Europe

President Biden announces a strengthening by "land, air and sea" over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Austria mudslide: Aerial footage from Carinthia region shows scale of damage

Houses and roads in a mountainous southern region were flooded, and vehicles were stranded in the mud.

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Israel set to get new PM and hold fifth election in less than four years

Naftali Bennett will hand over power to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid once parliament dissolves itself.

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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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Germany: Missing boy found alive in sewer after eight days

Police in Germany say the eight-year-old crawled into the sewer and then "lost his bearings".

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Ukraine war: CCTV shows civilians fleeing Russian missile strikes in Kremenchuk

Footage from a pond in Kremenchuk shows people running for cover as missile strikes hit nearby area.

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Ghislaine Maxwell awaits sentencing over sex trafficking charges

The former socialite was convicted of helping the late Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.

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Colombia prison riot sparks deadly fire

Inmates set fire to mattresses to stop warders breaking up a riot, but the blaze killed 49 of them.

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Maastricht Tefaf raid: Bizarre daylight attack targets art fair

Two suspects are arrested after a gang smashes display cases at a major European fair in Maastricht.

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Walgreens abandons Boots sale after market turmoil

The owner of the UK pharmacy chain says no buyer was able to make an adequate offer.

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Toxic gas leak at Jordan's Aqaba port kills 11, injures hundreds

A container filled with chlorine was dropped by a crane at the port of Aqaba, authorities say.

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Melilla migrant deaths spark anger in Spain

At least 23 migrants died on Friday when a crowd tried to cross into Spain's North African enclave.

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Brittney Griner: Russian court decides US star to stand trial on drug charges

American basketball star Brittney Griner is scheduled to stand trial in Russia on Friday on charges of illegal cannabis possession.

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US Supreme Court: Should this coach have been punished for praying?

A high school coach should have been able to pray on the field at school, the US Supreme Court said.

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Ukraine: Missile strikes busy shopping centre in Kremenchuk

Images show the building completely ablaze, and at least two people have been confirmed dead.

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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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G7 leaders meet amid political pressures at home

Behind the grinning photo ops of the G7 summit, world leaders grapple with their differing outlooks.

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Ukraine war: Missiles hit targets across country as G7 rallies over Russia

Russia hits targets around the country, as world leaders discuss their response at a summit in Germany.

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Roe v Wade: US firms pledge to pay staff travel expenses for abortions

Disney, JP Morgan and Meta are among the companies to confirm such policies after the Roe v Wade ruling.

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Oslo shooting: Memorial service takes place at Oslo Cathedral

Royals and the prime minister joined a service to remember two killed and 21 injured near a gay bar.

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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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The Victorian government is about to decide on whether a controversial and massive new mountain bike network will be built around Warburton, in the Yarra Ranges. The plan for a mountain biking haven dividing a small community on Melbourne's fringe

The Victorian government is about to decide on whether a controversial and massive new mountain bike network will be built around Warburton, in the Yarra Ranges.

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Severodonetsk: Russia has full control of eastern city, Ukraine says

The mayor of the eastern city says Russian troops are in control after Ukrainian forces withdrew.

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Frozen baby mammoth discovered in Yukon excites Canada

A whole baby woolly mammoth is dug up at a Yukon gold mine - a first for North America.

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Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors

Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis.

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Joe Biden signs into law landmark gun control bill

The most significant changes in US gun safety rules in decades follows a series of mass shootings.

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Third-generation dairy farmer Leigh Shearman says things have actually become worse for farmers in the four months since catastrophic floods hit northern NSW. Flood 'hangover' still hurting farmers, months after waters recede

Third-generation dairy farmer Leigh Shearman says things have actually become worse for farmers in the four months since catastrophic floods hit northern NSW.

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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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Roe v Wade: Why this is a seismic day in America

The divide in America has become even deeper after this Supreme Court ruling, writes Sarah Smith.

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Saudis free youngest prisoner who faced execution

Murtaja Qureiris was held for eight years for alleged involvement in a protest when he was 10.

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USS Samuel B Roberts: World's deepest shipwreck discovered

The US Navy ship sank off the Philippines during a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese fleet.

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Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

Millions of women lose the legal right to abortion after the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.

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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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Supreme Court ruling expands US gun rights

The US high court decision on a concealed firearms law comes amid an intense debate over gun rights.

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Nike latest brand to leave Russia permanently

Russia's economic isolation deepens as more Western companies leave the country.

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South Africa's Zondo commission: Damning report exposes rampant corruption

President Cyril Ramaphosa vows to have learnt the lessons but many South Africans are not convinced.

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Nigerian politician and wife charged with child organ-harvesting plot

Ike Ekweremadu and Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu will appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court later.

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Afghanistan quake: Gyan clinic with five beds for 500 injured patients

A worker at the only health clinic in Gyan in Paktika province, tells the BBC how they were overwhelmed.

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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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Kaliningrad row: '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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Covid vaccines are being rolled out to US children under 5

Some 17 million US children between six months and five years old are now eligible for Covid jabs.

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Fears for US woman's life as abortion denied in Malta

Andrea's pregnancy is no longer viable but doctors cannot intervene unless she goes into labour or develops sepsis.

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No easy exit from besieged Ukrainian city

Inhabitants of the war-torn city take their last chance to flee their homes as the Russians close in.

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President Biden urges petrol tax 'holiday' as fuel prices bite

Analysts say suspending the tax would do little to lower costs for people at the pump.

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Client jailed for sexually assaulting Alibaba worker

The woman was assaulted after being made to drink on a work trip, and then fired after going public.

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South Australia has recorded 12 outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly incursions into the Riverland since December 2020, placing the region's fruit-fly-free status at risk. Fruit fly outbreaks aren't going away, leading the horticulture industry to search for answers

South Australia has recorded 12 outbreaks of Queensland fruit fly incursions into the Riverland since December 2020, placing the region's fruit-fly-free status at risk.

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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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'World’s biggest' freshwater fish found in Mekong, Cambodia

The biggest freshwater fish ever documented, weighing in at 300kg (661lb), is found in the Mekong river in Cambodia.

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Strava app flaw revealed runs of Israeli officials at secret bases

A vulnerability in the fitness app allowed Israeli officials' movements to be tracked, a group says.

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French burkini ban upheld as Grenoble loses legal challenge

Grenoble city council tried to approve the full-body swimsuits, but a high-level court says no.

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South Korea successfully launches its first satellites into space

The country's first launch failed to put a dummy satellite into orbit in October 2021.

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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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French elections: Cleaner defeats former minister in parliamentary vote

Rachel Keke, a left-wing candidate in Paris, is the first cleaner to become an MP in France.

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French elections: What now for opposition left and far-right?

The big winners of France's elections are poles apart but share the aim of opposing the Macron government.

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BBC Africa Eye expose: Chinese man held over racist videos

He was filmed using Malawian children to make personalised videos, some of which included racist content.

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World's largest freshwater fish found in Mekong, scientists say

A 300kg stingray found in Cambodia is the biggest freshwater fish on record, scientists say.

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Five Britons released after arrest by Taliban

The Foreign Office says the UK nationals' travel to Afghanistan was a "mistake" and against advice.

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Dozens of Ukrainian refugees have met with farmers and accommodation providers in the NSW Central West, in a possible solution to the labour shortages seen across regional Australia. 'Like a big family': Regional communities reach out to Ukrainian refugees amid worker crisis

Dozens of Ukrainian refugees have met with farmers and accommodation providers in the NSW Central West, in a possible solution to the labour shortages seen across regional Australia.

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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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Fina bars transgender swimmers from women's elite events if they went through male puberty

Fina, swimming's world governing body, votes to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's elite races if they have gone through any part of the process of male puberty.

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New UK Army chief issues Russia rallying cry

Gen Sir Patrick Sanders says the Army and allies need to be capable of defeating Russia in battle.

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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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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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Moroccans accuse French tycoon Jacques Bouthier of sexual harassment

The 75-year-old is already under judicial investigation in France for raping a minor and trafficking.

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In pictures: Europe swelters in blistering June heat

Temperatures soar as scientists warn heatwaves are striking earlier in the year due to climate change.

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Afghanistan gurdwara attack: Sikhs say 'We don't feel safe'

Members of Afghanistan's tiny Sikh community speak of their fears for their safety after the attack.

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Ukraine war: Tayra, medic who filmed Mariupol horror, freed from Russian captivity

A paramedic captured by Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine is freed after three months.

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Biden falls off bike after ride in Delaware

The US leader took a tumble after a cycle ride in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

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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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French screen icon Jean-Louis Trintignant dies aged 91

The icon starred in Amour and other titles - and gained sympathy after the murder of his daughter.

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Vince McMahon: WWE CEO steps down amid misconduct inquiry

His daughter Stephanie McMahon will serve as interim CEO at the wrestling entertainment firm.

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Covid infections up after Platinum Jubilee celebrations

The latest UK figures cover the long weekend of partying and suggest one in 45 has Covid.

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We're not ashamed of showing who we are - Lavrov

Russia's foreign minister speaks exclusively to the BBC's Steve Rosenberg about the war in Ukraine.

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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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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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Lavrov: Russia is not squeaky clean and not ashamed

Russia's foreign minister tells the BBC that the West is pressing UN officials to amplify fake news.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Family speak of heartbreak over killings

A suspect has confessed to burying the bodies of journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira.

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Gazprom: Russian gas boss says 'our product, our rules' in supply row

It comes after energy firms in Germany, Italy and Austria report big falls in Russian gas supply.

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Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi embassy street in US renamed after murdered journalist

Washington DC unveils Jamal Khashoggi Way as a reminder of the journalist murdered by Saudi agents.

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Ukraine war: Moroccan's death sentence being ignored, sister says

Brahim Saaudun and two Britons were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.

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Tom Hanks shouts at fans after causing wife to trip

The actor was filmed becoming angry after his wife tripped as they left a New York restaurant.

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Israel Palestinians: Court finds Gaza aid worker guilty of diverting funds to Hamas

An Israeli court finds World Vision's Gaza head Mohammed Halabi guilty of aiding the militant group.

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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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EU eyes Israeli natural gas in deal with Egypt

EU nations seeking to rely less on Russian gas may soon be able to source supplies from Israel instead.

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Supreme Court: Rifts divide abortion views in Mississippi

All eyes are on Mississippi as the US awaits a Supreme Court decision involving its last abortion clinic.

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Inside the room where Ukraine orders arms from the West

From an attic room in Germany, the West coordinates the supply of arms to Ukraine - but is it enough?

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Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys for promoting homosexuality

An official tells state TV that the rainbow-coloured items are "targeting the younger generation".

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US Open: Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete in New York

The US Open will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete later this year after deciding not to follow Wimbledon's lead in banning them.

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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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BTS announce hiatus to grow and pursue solo projects

The K-pop group tell fans they are taking a break to grow as individuals and pursue solo projects.

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Top UK-based journalists barred from Russia

Russia bans dozens of journalists and defence figures in response to UK sanctions imposed on Russians.

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Ecuador police arrest protest leader Leonidas Iza

Leonidas Iza, who heads an indigenous people's campaign group, has led protests against fuel prices.

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Whiskey Wars: Denmark and Canada strike deal to end 50-year row over Arctic island

The Nato allies have been involved in a good-natured spat over ownership of Hans Island since 1971.

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US aircrew cleared in review of deadly incident during flight from Kabul

An Afghan footballer fell to his death after trying to stow away on a plane during the US withdrawal.

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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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Google engineer says Lamda AI system may have its own feelings

One of the firm's software engineers believes chats with an AI system suggest it has feelings.

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Nigeria wedding party kidnapping: Zamfara escapee recounts shooting

A Nigerian couple put their wedding celebrations on hold after gunmen abduct at least 29 guests.

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Amber Heard speaks about social media 'hate and vitriol' of Johnny Depp trial

The actress gives her first interview since the verdict in her defamation trial against Johnny Depp.

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Manchester bombing survivor climbs to Mount Kilimanjaro summit

Martin Hibbert was paralysed from the waist down during a bomb attack at Manchester Arena in 2017.

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Rebel Wilson: Paper denies outing actress amid storm of criticism

The Sydney Morning Herald says it "simply asked questions" after being accused of outing the actress.

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French election: Big test for Macron in vote hit by low turnout

The election will decide whether the president retains his majority, amid a very low turnout.

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Covid: Dozens of Covid cases linked to Beijing bar

Mass testing is taking place after more than 160 cases are linked to a bar in the capital.

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Hajj-Muslim pilgrims face losing out from online booking to Mecca

The Saudi government wants Muslims to book online for Mecca but many have already paid tour agents.

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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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March For Our Lives: Tens of thousands rally for stricter US gun laws

Following several recent school shootings, protesters - especially young people - demand change.

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Russia hands out passports in occupied Ukraine cities

The issuing of Russian passports in occupied Kherson and Melitopol is condemned by Kyiv.

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Qatar World Cup 2022: German ex-football star says host's treatment of gay people is unacceptable

Oliver Bierhoff says the World Cup host's treatment of gay people is "absolutely unacceptable".

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China: Footage of women attacked in restaurant sparks outrage

There is widespread anger in China after footage went viral of an attack on a group of women.

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Border rapist trial starts in France for 56 attacks

Dino Scala is accused of a 30-year series of rapes and sexual assaults.

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Neighbours cast say farewell on TV soap's last day of filming

Stars of the long-running Australian show say the final day of filming is "incredibly emotional".

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January 6 hearing: Five key moments from the US Capitol riot hearing

A Republican slams Trump, police describe chaos and the ex-president's daughter doubts his fraud claim.

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Bolsonaro: Closer US-Brazil ties unlikely after 'Trump of the Tropics' meets Biden

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro, has questioned the validity of the US leader's victory.

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Shoppers are warned to expect to pay more for lamb at the supermarket, as the sheep industry prepares for a future without live export. 'Gone are the days of a lamb roast': Industry says lamb will cost more without live export

Shoppers are warned to expect to pay more for lamb at the supermarket, as the sheep industry prepares for a future without live export.

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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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Ryan Kelley: FBI arrests Michigan gubernatorial candidate on 6 January charges

Ryan Kelley, a Republican candidate for governor of Michigan, faces four misdemeanour charges.

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PGA Tour suspends golfers for playing Saudi-backed event

The PGA Tour is suspending all its members who are playing in this week's LIV Golf Invitational event at Centurion Club.

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Eurozone interest rates set to rise for first time in 11 years

The European Central Bank will increase rates in July as it tries to control soaring inflation.

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North Queenslanders want authorities to prioritise eradication programs to combat an influx of feral pigs in suburban backyards. 'Crocodiles are one thing': Residents gunning to go full boar as hogs wreak havoc

North Queenslanders want authorities to prioritise eradication programs to combat an influx of feral pigs in suburban backyards.

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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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Uvalde mass shooting: Survivor, 11, testifies before US lawmakers

Miah Cerillo told a House committee about her harrowing experience surviving the school shooting.

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Harvey Weinstein to be charged with indecent assault in UK

The Metropolitan Police has been authorised to charge the 70-year-old former Hollywood producer.

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Bola Tinubu: Lagos APC 'godfather' sets sights on Nigeria conquest

Bola Tinubu, 70, will lead Nigeria's ruling APC into presidential elections next February.

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Mariupol: Azovstal defenders' bodies arrive in Kyiv - families

The soldiers' families say they were returned as part of a swap with Russia - 160 bodies on each side.

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Ukraine War: Why I risk my life to provide aid in Ukraine

The British volunteers helping Ukrainians escape Russian attacks.

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EU sets date for common phone charge cable

The EU has provisionally agreed new mobile devices must, by autumn 2024, use the same type of charger.

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Tiger Woods to miss US Open to give himself time to 'get stronger'

Tiger Woods confirms he will not play at next week's US Open, but still plans to compete at the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews next month.

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EU deal links minimum wage to decent standard of living

Under the deal EU member states would have to follow common rules but not have the same rates.

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Nupur Sharma: The Indian woman behind offensive Prophet Muhammad comments

Who is Nupur Sharma, the politician whose offensive comments have incensed the Islamic world?

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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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Grain growers are set to enjoy a record-breaking year as demand for Australian exports continues but, closer to home, food prices are unlikely to ease over the next 12 months. Big crops, high prices signal another record-breaking season for Australian farmers

Grain growers are set to enjoy a record-breaking year as demand for Australian exports continues but, closer to home, food prices are unlikely to ease over the next 12 months.

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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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Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal

The billionaire accuses the company of "thwarting" his requests to learn more about spam accounts.

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Nigeria Owo church attack: Survivors tell of horror

"I don't think the shock of what I saw will leave me for the rest of my life," one man tells the BBC.

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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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Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeks

WHO figures show confirmed cases tripled in a week, which is likely to be an underestimate.

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China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra

Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea.

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Nigeria Owo church attack: Gunmen kill Catholic worshippers in Ondo

The armed men entered the church in south-west Nigeria during a service killing several people.

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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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They produce a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions and cost almost nothing to refuel … but it's unlikely you will see this new generation of electric vehicle on the roads near you. Celling the farm: Are EVs the new frontier for primary producers?

They produce a fraction of the greenhouse gas emissions and cost almost nothing to refuel … but it's unlikely you will see this new generation of electric vehicle on the roads near you.

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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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Labor doesn't have a drought policy yet and, although it might be hard to imagine given the recent rain, Australia will inevitably be in the grips of another crippling drought before too long. There will be another drought sooner or later. So what does the new agriculture minister plan to do about it?

Labor doesn't have a drought policy yet and, although it might be hard to imagine given the recent rain, Australia will inevitably  be in the grips of another crippling drought before too long.

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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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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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Ukraine anger as Macron says 'Don't humiliate Russia'

The French leader wants to give Vladimir Putin an "exit ramp", but Ukraine rejects that stance.

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Tiananmen: Arrests reported in Hong Kong on anniversary of massacre

China has effectively banned the city's annual vigil commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Champions League Final: Harrowing accounts of post-match violence spark debate

UFC champion Paddy Pimblett told French media men with weapons were attacking and robbing fans.

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French Open: Rafael Nadal through to final after Alexander Zverev fall

Rafael Nadal reaches the French Open final after his opponent Alexander Zverev is taken off court in a wheelchair following a nasty fall.

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Ukraine conflict: Meet the baby as old as the war

Born on 25 February, a child from Kyiv is growing up in a country ruptured by war.

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Osinachi Nwachuwku: Husband denies killing Nigeria gospel star

Osinachi Nwachuwku's death in April sparked outrage amid reports she was a victim of domestic abuse.

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Machine guns found in raid on French neo-Nazi gang

Authorities say the group went on a "Jew hunt" during a football match in Strasbourg.

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Bavaria train crash: At least four killed in German rail accident

At least four people die and some 30 are injured after a train derails in the state of Bavaria.

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Lagos okadas: Nigeria crushes 2,000 motorcycle taxis

More than 2,000 bikes are being destroyed after a Nigerian man was killed in a row over fares.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says Russia controls a fifth of Ukrainian territory

Ukraine's president says Russia has taken 20% of Ukraine's territory, as the war nears its 100th day.

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Oklahoma hospital shooting: Five dead after gunman targets physician

Police say the man blamed the doctor for his back pain and had purchased a rifle only hours earlier.

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Monkeypox: Nigeria bans bushmeat to prevent virus spread

Experts say it is possible that the virus can be caught by eating meat from an infected animal.

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Colombian rescuers inch towards trapped miners

Fourteen miners are trapped after an explosion caused a tunnel collapse in a northern mine.

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Canada says China 'buzzing' military flights in Asia

Canada called the incidents unprofessional and potentially hazardous to aircrew in the Pacific.

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Brazilian state hit by floods fears more rain

The number of people killed in flooding in Pernambuco state reaches 120 and more rain is forecast.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: Arthur Fraser accuses South Africa president of kidnapping and bribery

President Cyril Ramaphosa says claims he acted illegally over an alleged burglary have no basis.

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Elon Musk declares end to remote working at Tesla

Staff unwilling to abide by new rules can "pretend to work somewhere else", says boss.

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Around 150,000 trees are being planted on farms across New South Wales to create habitat highways for koalas. 150,000 trees planted on NSW farms create habitat highways for koalas

Around 150,000 trees are being planted on farms across New South Wales to create habitat highways for koalas.

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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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The trade war between Beijing and Canberra is hurting both sides greatly, but will the change of Australian government bring it to an end? The trade war killed Song's Australian wine import business, but Labor's win gives him hope

The trade war between Beijing and Canberra is hurting both sides greatly, but will the change of Australian government bring it to an end?

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Ukraine war: Investigators look into alleged Russian war crimes

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, nearly 15,000 war crimes have been alleged in the country.

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California reparations: How do you prove ancestry to enslaved people?

California plans to give reparations to those who can prove they're descendants of the enslaved.

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Champions League: Macron wants 'full transparency' over chaos at final

Chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France on Saturday marred the Champions League final.

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