Gen Brice Oligui Nguema: Who is Gabon's coup leader?

Who is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?

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Fishing with fear as Philippines stands up to China

Fishermen are on the frontline of a worsening territorial standoff as Manila asserts itself against China.

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'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'

One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.

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Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud case

Donald Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election fraud case, waiving the right to appear in court next week

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Israeli soldier killed, Palestinian teen attack suspect shot dead amid violent surge

A group of soldiers was hit during a spate of violent incidents in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

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South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.

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Luis Rubiales' mother taken to hospital on third day of hunger strike

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is hospitalised after going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son, a local priest says.

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Hurricane Idalia: Incredible footage shows destructive storm from space

Satellite imagery shows the deadly US storm moving in and also Franklin threatening nearby.

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Ukraine gains on southern front could open way to Crimea, says Kyiv

Ukraine claims to have liberated the village of Robotyne, which could lead to a push towards Crimea.

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Iran: Weightlifter Mostafa Rajai banned for photo with Israeli

Mostafa Rajai receives a lifetime ban after taking a photo with an Israeli competitor in Poland.

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Mark Thompson: CNN appoints former BBC director general as chief executive

The British executive must rebuild the US news network after a series of crises and falling ratings.

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Gabon coup: Ousted president Ali Bongo calls for support

Sitting in what he calls his residence, Ali Bongo called on his supporters to "make noise" after his ousting.

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Police seek help identifying child's body found in German river

Interpol says "someone, somewhere knows something" about the boy, whose body was found in Germany.

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UN office supports Spain's Hermoso over Rubiales kiss

The UN Human Rights office offers support to Spain player Jenni Hermoso after she was kissed by Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales.

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Rzeszow: Legionnaires' disease kills 14 in Poland

More than 150 cases are confirmed of the infectious lung disease in a key military hub in Rzeszow.

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Satellite images show lightning strikes surrounding Tropical Storm Idalia

The storm was captured nearing Cuba and on a path towards Florida where it is expected to make landfall.

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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.

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"It is our milk after all", once the slogan for Tasmania's Betta Milk, could soon ring hollow for Tasmanians slurping down their morning coffee or splashing the white stuff over their cereal. Mainland dairy giant circling iconic Tasmanian milk brand

"It is our milk after all", once the slogan for Tasmania's Betta Milk, could soon ring hollow for Tasmanians slurping down their morning coffee or splashing the white stuff over their cereal.

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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.

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A muddy reveal for mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s

West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected.

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Lahaina woman visits burnt home each day to feed her cats

Susie Richter did not expect all her cats to survive the wildfires and was elated when they did.

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Palestinian fears grow amid rising Israeli settler attacks

Recent months have seen some of the worst ever scenes of settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?

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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.

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Landholders along the alignment of the Western Renewables Link have begun receiving compensation offers before the energy transmission project has been fully assessed or received approval to proceed. Transmission line project not yet approved, so why are farmers already being offered compensation?

Landholders along the alignment of the Western Renewables Link have begun receiving compensation offers before the energy transmission project has been fully assessed or received approval to proceed.

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Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach.

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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.

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In pictures: Redheads celebrate fiery locks at Dutch festival

Hundreds of ginger-haired people from across the world took part in the three-day Dutch gathering.

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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained.

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Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation.

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Poland investigates cyber-attack on rail network

Hackers briefly disrupted some train services, amid suggestions that the attack came from Russia.

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Luis Rubiales: Spain coaching staff resign over Hermoso kiss row

Spain's entire coaching staff from their Women's World Cup win, except for head coach Jorge Vilda, have resigned over the Luis Rubiales row.

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India teacher investigated for telling pupils to slap Muslim peer

Video shows the teacher telling students to hit their seven-year-old classmate harder, sparking outrage.

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India train fire: Gas canister sets off deadly explosion

The canister used by passengers to make drinks blew up, killing nine passengers, officials say.

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Kenya power cuts: Airports boss sacked as tourists left stranded

Many homes are without electricity since Friday and Nairobi's main airport was plunged into darkness.

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High altitude heist shocks Switzerland

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs.

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Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities".

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Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment'

The Rubiales affair appears to feed into broader social changes in Spanish society over recent years.

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Denmark plans jail term for burning Quran in public

Ministers propose the ban after a series of Quran burnings led to uproar in Muslim countries.

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Franklin expedition: Portraits of doomed Arctic explorers go to auction

It is the only known complete set of crew member photographs from the Franklin expedition in the Arctic.

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Zimbabwe election: Poll monitors arrested amid election

Police confirm 41 people have been detained for allegedly trying to disrupt the voting process.

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Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death

The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes".

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Ros Atkins on... potential causes of the Prigozhin plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at four different potential causes of the plane crash.

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Prigozhin: Vladimir Putin breaks silence over plane crash

The Russian president offered "sincere condolences" to the family of those killed in the crash.

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Brics summit: Is a new bloc emerging to rival US leadership?

The expanding Brics club of nations, seen as a counter to the West, could challenge US dominance.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin's notable moments from the war in Ukraine

The Russian mercenary leader is presumed dead after a plane he was on board was shot down.

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Syria: Protests over growing economic hardship spread in south

Unrest has spread across government-held southern provinces since fuel subsidies were cut last week.

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India PM Modi speaks after Chandrayaan-3's historic landing

India's leader Narendra Modi speaks after Chandrayaan-3 becomes the first space mission to land near the south pole of the Moon.

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Officials say the attack on a southern sea port reduced its capacity by 15 per cent and accused Russia of systematically targeting agricultural exports. Russian attack on Ukrainian sea port destroys 13,000 tonnes of grain

Officials say the attack on a southern sea port reduced its capacity by 15 per cent and accused Russia of systematically targeting agricultural exports.

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Israeli Arabs demand action over spike in murders linked to organised crime

Groups calls for an emergency parliamentary debate on the crime wave, after four men are shot dead.

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Watch how the Pakistan Cable Car story unfolded

Four people have been rescued amid strong winds. As darkness descends here's a recap of the story so far.

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Teacher describes scene of helicopter rescue

The eyewitness says he has already seen multiple rescue attempts.

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Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires.

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Hawaii wildfires: The red Lahaina house that survived Maui fires

The 100-year-old wood structure was recently renovated but not fireproofed, say owners.

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Canada wildfires: Cooler weather brings hope as firefighters make progress

Firefighters aided by cooler weather make some progress but the "battle is not over", warn officials.

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Mario: Voice of Nintendo game star Charles Martinet steps down after 27 years

The actor will continue to work with Nintendo as a "Mario ambassador".

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850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says

President Joe Biden is expected to visit the island for the first time since the deadly wildfires.

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Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.

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When Abby was growing up there was no girls' cricket team, so she and her mum started their own. Now the league has grown, and local girls are getting noticed by state selectors. Abby faced sexism trying to play the sport she loves. Now she's hitting sixes and taking local girls with her

When Abby was growing up there was no girls' cricket team, so she and her mum started their own. Now the league has grown, and local girls are getting noticed by state selectors.

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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.

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Two men die swimming during Ireland triathlon

The pair, aged in their 60s and 40s, were competing in a weather-affected Ironman event.

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Women's World Cup: Fans rejoice in Madrid as Spain makes football history

As their team wins its first-ever World Cup in Sydney, supporters of women's football celebrate back home.

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Man disparages Pride flag, then kills shopkeeper in California

The gunman is shot dead by US police, as Hollywood director Paul Feig pays tribute to the victim.

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California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary

Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US.

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Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.

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Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves.

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Cotton growers have used siphons for decades to transfer water from channels over a bank onto the crop, but a few farmers are making the switch in an effort to save water. Why these cotton farmers are ditching their siphons and going 'bank-less'

Cotton growers have used siphons for decades to transfer water from channels over a bank onto the crop, but a few farmers are making the switch in an effort to save water.

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New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador

Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.

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West Bank: Two Israelis killed in suspected Palestinian shooting near Huwara

The Israeli military has set up blockades near the village of Huwara and is hunting for the gunman.

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Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'

Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore".

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Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.

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Canada wildfires: 'It started raining pine cones and tree bark'

Todd Ramsay filmed trees ablaze as he and his family fled wildfire in British Columbia.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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Sebastian Kurz: Ex-Austria leader charged with misleading parliament

Sebastian Kurz denies accusations of lying to a committee probing corruption in state appointments.

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Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month.

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Traders at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne say they feel "blindsided" by management's decision to raise licence fees and hand back the cost of utilities, waste disposal and utilities to stallholders. Rosa's been selling produce at the Queen Victoria Market for decades, but now she fears for its future

Traders at the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne say they feel "blindsided" by management's decision to raise licence fees and hand back the cost of utilities, waste disposal and utilities to stallholders.

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Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024

Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality.

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Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.

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Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking

The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend.

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Cape Verde boat disaster: 'My brother died for a dream we all have'

A man whose brother was among around 60 Senegalese feared drowned says he would take the same risk.

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Belarus declares 19th Century nationalist poems 'extremist'

The move comes as part of a deepening crackdown by authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko.

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Footage shows the wildfire threatening a Canadian city

Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze as 20,000 residents have been told to evacuate.

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Mob attacks churches in Pakistan blasphemy row

Police say at least four churches were set on fire in Jaranwala, in the province of eastern Punjab.

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Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims

Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran.

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Tenerife wildfires lead to evacuation of villages

Helicopters spraying water battle to contain fires that began at a nature reserve on Tuesday.

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The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage

Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised.

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Swimming World Cup 2023: Transgender swimmers to compete in new open category in Berlin

World Aquatics to debut a new open category for transgender athletes at this year's Swimming World Cup event in Berlin.

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Target sales suffer after Pride month backlash

Boss Brian Cornell says firm will apply what it had "learned" from the controversy.

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Lithuania closes two Belarus border crossings

The closures come amid rising concern over the presence of Wagner mercenary fighters in Belarus.

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Libya militias battle in Tripoli after commander's arrest

Fierce clashes kill 55 people as many families are left trapped in their homes in Tripoli.

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Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge.

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Bobbi Althoff: Who is the TikToker that interviewed Drake in bed?

Interest has grown in the social media star after she appeared to remove an interview with Drake.

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Raccoon with jar stuck on head helped by Ohio police

Bodycam footage shows Ohio police officers approaching the animal and removing a jar stuck on its head.

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Maui fire: Families in Lahaina describe devastation after wildfire

Volunteers step in to help the homeless after the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century.

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Five key moments in the crushing of Afghan women's rights

Over two years, the BBC has documented women's fear, grief and resolve as their lives are supressed.

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Farmers have seen new challenges added to their existing pressures in the past 12 months, citing the promised phase-out of live sheep export, the rising cost of production, and livestock markets down on last year. Rural mental health services 'flat out' as stresses on farmers increase

Farmers have seen new challenges added to their existing pressures in the past 12 months, citing the promised phase-out of live sheep export, the rising cost of production, and livestock markets down on last year.

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Australian grape growers have produced a stockpile of over 2 billion litres of wine that will take years to bring back into balance. Chinese tariffs, changing palates see Australian wine stockpile grow to 2.8m bottles

Australian grape growers have produced a stockpile of over 2 billion litres of wine that will take years to bring back into balance.

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Canadian couple win damages from Italian ruling party

The far-right party has been ordered to pay damages over a photo used in an anti-surrogacy campaign.

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N Ireland police details in hands of dissident republicans

The chief constable says the information could be used to intimidate or target officers and staff.

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Soviet-era jet crashes during air show in Michigan

The pilot and passenger safely ejected just moments before the plane crashed in a plume of smoke.

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Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.

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A group of 11 Australian industry organisations has united for the first time, "embarrassed" by a lack of domestic regulation for the word organic, which they argue is deceiving consumers and adding to certification costs for some international markets. No regulation of the word 'organic' creates costs for farmers, confusion for consumers

A group of 11 Australian industry organisations has united for the first time, "embarrassed" by a lack of domestic regulation for the word organic, which they argue is deceiving consumers and adding to certification costs for some international markets.

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Discretionary spending is money you don't need to spend to keep yourself fed, housed and clothed. What's happening at alpine resorts — remote and relatively expensive — tells us about an important shift in the Australian economy. Snowfield spending isn't melting, indicating how some Australians are spending money even as belts tighten

Discretionary spending is money you don't need to spend to keep yourself fed, housed and clothed. What's happening at alpine resorts — remote and relatively expensive — tells us about an important shift in the Australian economy.

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New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future

As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.

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Watch: On board the boat bringing aid to fire devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible.

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Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui

The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds.

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Ukraine war: Three-week-old baby and family among seven killed in Russian shelling

Russian shelling in Ukraine's southern Kherson region leaves seven civilians dead.

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Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings are left amongst ashes left by the wildfires.

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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.

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Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: Activists march against Tokyo's waste plan

Hundreds of people march in Seoul to protest against plans to release nuclear wastewater into the ocean.

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South Africa mass shooting: Manhunt launched in KwaZulu-Natal

The incident is thought to have happened after a suspect demanded his ID back, a police statement says.

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Ukraine war: Crimea bridge targeted by missiles, Russia says

The bridge that connects Russia to occupied Crimea has been attacked at least twice before.

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US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.

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China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.

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Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans

The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives.

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Yemen: Oil salvaged from abandoned 'time bomb' tanker in Red Sea

It was feared the decaying vessel left floating in the Red Sea could explode or cause a major spill.

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Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action

Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.

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Special counsel to investigate President Biden's son Hunter

The prosecutor who brought criminal charges against Hunter Biden will get additional powers.

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Ukraine fires military conscription officials for taking bribes

Officials took cash and cryptocurrency and helped people to leave Ukraine, President Zelensky says.

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Donald Trump and Walt Nauta plead not guilty to latest charges in documents case

The fresh charges accuse Mr Trump and two aides of conspiring to conceal surveillance footage.

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Famous tree and centuries-old church hit by Hawaii fires

There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed.

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Scientists at Fermilab close in on fifth force of nature

Physicists believe that an unknown force could be acting on sub-atomic particles known as muons.

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Ukraine orders evacuation of parts of north-east

Civilians in 37 settlements of the Kupiansk area are told to leave because of "constant Russian shelling".

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Virgin Galactic: Space flight passengers unbuckle and explore zero-gravity

Virgin Galactic has completed its first space tourism flight from a site in the United States.

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Kai Cenat: Twitch streamer says he's 'beyond disappointed' after New York riot

Kai Cenat says some of those who attended a games-console giveaway "need serious counselling".

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Yandex founder slams Russia's 'barbaric' war in Ukraine

Arkady Volozh, the ex-boss of Russia's tech giant, has previously faced criticism for not speaking out.

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Italy waters down windfall tax on banks

The announcement prompted a rebound in the share prices of Italy's lenders.

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Hawaii wildfires: Residents flee into sea to escape blazes

Dozens of homes and businesses are reportedly destroyed after wildfires engulfed the town of Lahaina.

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Colombia conflict: Rebels deny plot to kill attorney general

ELN rebels say accusations they are planning to kill Attorney General Francisco Barbosa are "false".

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Pakistan: Imran Khan barred from politics for five years

The ruling means Pakistan's former prime minister will not be able to run in the November's election.

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Mushroom poisoning deaths: Family lunch mystery grips Australia

Said to have been poisoned by wild mushrooms, three in a tight-knit town are dead, with another critical.

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Motorcyclist captured driving through powerful storm

The biker's camera filmed a severe storms raging across the eastern US which killed two people.

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Robbers try to steal cash machine with forklift

Two robbers, one forklift, and one pickup truck. What could possibly go wrong?

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Italian banks hit with surprise windfall tax

The one-off tax on the profits banks earn from higher interest rates has seen shares plummet.

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Sinéad O'Connor's funeral, in pictures

Fans of the late singer and activist filled the Irish town of Bray's streets, before a private burial.

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Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn

Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global.

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Dino Borrato lost close to $1 million and continues to plough some of his crop into the ground as the spinach industry recovers from last year's contamination event. Spinach industry rebuilds reputation for producing 'very safe food' after contamination event

Dino Borrato lost close to $1 million and continues to plough some of his crop into the ground as the spinach industry recovers from last year's contamination event.

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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say

President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".

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Ukraine arrests woman over alleged plot to kill Zelensky

Officials allege the suspect passed information to Russia about the Ukrainian president's movements.

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A small town in the centre of Queensland's South Burnett wine region is enjoying an economic revival. New life for historic town where affordability, community are major drawcards

A small town in the centre of Queensland's South Burnett wine region is enjoying an economic revival.

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The Invasive Species Council says delays to the rollout of funding may be "catastrophic" for fire ant eradication efforts, based on its analysis of leaked government documents. Fire ants winning battle against eradication due to 'bureaucratic delays', environment group says

The Invasive Species Council says delays to the rollout of funding may be "catastrophic" for fire ant eradication efforts, based on its analysis of leaked government documents.

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Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months

Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?

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Israeli security forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank

The Israeli army said in a statement that the Palestinians were heading to carry out an attack.

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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.

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Ukraine replaces soviet emblem on Motherland statue

The Soviet-era emblem on Kyiv's Motherland statue has been replaced with the Ukrainian coat of arms.

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Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair.

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German city hit by massive hail storm

Hail formed 30cm drifts in Reutlingen requiring snowploughs to be deployed, at the height of summer.

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Chandrayaan-3: Historic India mission enters Moon orbit, aiming for south pole

If Chandrayaan-3 succeeds, India will be the first country to land near the Moon's little-explored south pole.

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Kai Cenat: Police plan to charge twitch streamer after PS5 giveaway mayhem

Police say US influencer Kai Cenat could be charged with inciting a riot after chaos in Manhattan.

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There's a common cycle for many children in this town: Crime, watch house, detention. Background Briefing investigates why. 'Its pretty bad here': The regional Queensland town with more than 300 break-ins this year

There's a common cycle for many children in this town: Crime, watch house, detention. Background Briefing investigates why.

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Mark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83

Mark Margolis once said he based his role of drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on his mother-in-law.

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Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence

Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside.

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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader handed further 19 year jail term

The opposition leader is found guilty of further offences by a court at a behind closed doors hearing.

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An ecologist says it is likely fire ants are already in NSW and if they get into grain-growing regions they will spread quickly. So, how can they be stopped? Lessons from Queensland's 'struggling' eradication program as fire ants tipped to spread

An ecologist says it is likely fire ants are already in NSW and if they get into grain-growing regions they will spread quickly. So, how can they be stopped?

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Fremantle Highway: Disaster averted as burnt car carrier reaches port

The crippled Fremantle Highway is towed into Eemshaven after fire ravaged the ship for a week.

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Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder

Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US.

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Niger coup: Thousands march to support junta

Protesters condemn retaliatory sanctions and the threat of military force by West African leaders.

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Taylor Swift to play six Eras World Tour shows in Toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at one point appealed to the superstar to bring her Eras tour to Canada.

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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation in Brazil at six-year low

Data shows a 66% drop in deforestation rates in July 2023 compared to the same month last year.

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Pittsburgh synagogue gunman gets death penalty

A jury has sentenced Robert Bowers for the 2018 attack - the deadliest antisemitic attack in the US.

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Canada PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie separate

Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie split after 18 years, following "meaningful and difficult conversations"

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Toy firm Mattel looks to hire chief Uno player

The successful applicant could get paid more than $17,000 for four weeks of work in New York.

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Brazil police raids leave at least 43 people dead

Police have seized drugs and weapons following operations against drug gangs in three states.

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Worldcoin suspended in Kenya as thousands queue for free money

The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman's new cryptocurrency project.

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Grain meant to go to African nations, China and Israel is destroyed in what Ukraine says was a targeted attack by Russia. Russia damages almost 40,000 tonnes of grain, some of it meant for Africa

Grain meant to go to African nations, China and Israel is destroyed in what Ukraine says was a targeted attack by Russia.

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Rhodes fires: Free holiday for evacuated tourists, Greek PM says

The Greek PM encouraged tourists to return to the island as an "act of generosity" after wildfires.

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Gianluigi Buffon: Italy legend retires aged 45

Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from professional football aged 45.

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Who is Tanya Chutkan? The hard-line judge on Trump's election case

Tanya Chutkan is a veteran jurist behind some of the toughest sentences of US Capitol rioters.

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Driver captures lightning over a rainbow in Iowa

Intense electric storms have been reported in parts of the state since the end of July.

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Canada puts cancer warnings directly on cigarettes

Canada is the first nation to use warnings on individual cigarettes in an effort to deter smoking.

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Ukraine war causes birth rate to slump

The country's birth rate has fallen 28% since Russia invaded, official statistics indicate.

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Moscow drone attacks: Residents shrug off skyscraper strikes

"Unfortunately, I think this is our new reality" one resident of the Russian capital told the BBC.

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Russian cruise ship leaves Batumi after Georgian protests

Anti-war demonstrators waving Ukrainian and Georgian flags objected to tourists entering Batumi.

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