Quentin Sommerville: Is this Ukraine's breakthrough moment? https://ift.tt/myW2XjJ

Government forces in Ukraine are trying to seize the initiative from Russian troops before the arrival of winter.

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Sarah Palin loses comeback bid in Alaska upset to Democrat https://ift.tt/myW2XjJ

Democrat Mary Peltola will become the first Alaskan Native to represent the state in Congress.

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Netflix's Indian Matchmaking: ‘Sima aunty’ raises eyebrows - again https://ift.tt/myW2XjJ

The "cringeworthy" but popular Netflix show is back with a new season - and with all its old problems.

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Ukraine war: 'I'm more scared of my new teacher than of war' https://ift.tt/myW2XjJ

Children and parents share their concerns as just 40% of Ukrainian schools prepare to fully reopen.

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Claims of torture of China Uyghurs credible - United Nations report https://ift.tt/myW2XjJ

China is accused of serious human rights violations in long-awaited report that it tried to stop being published.

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John Simpson: Gorbachev was a man of decency but not vision https://ift.tt/myW2XjJ

Mikhail Gorbachev changed the world - but he was a human being first and foremost, writes the BBC's John Simpson.

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US Open: Emma Raducanu loses to Alize Cornet in New York https://ift.tt/myW2XjJ

Emma Raducanu's return to the US Open - where she won the title as a qualifier last year - ends in a straight-set defeat by France's Alize Cornet in the first round.

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Shantanu Deshpande: Bombay Shaving Co CEO criticised for 18-hour workday advice https://ift.tt/myW2XjJ

Shantanu Deshpande suggested young people work 18-hour days at the start of their career.

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Mikhail Gorbachev: The Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War https://ift.tt/var8Vcw

His efforts to democratise his country led to the fall of communism, the end of the Cold War and the break-up of the Eastern Bloc.

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In pictures: The life of ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev https://ift.tt/var8Vcw

The ex-Soviet leader - who was one of the 20th century's most influential figures - dies age 91.

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Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dies at 91 https://ift.tt/var8Vcw

The former president opened up the USSR but failed to prevent its collapse in 1991.

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Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader aged 91 https://ift.tt/var8Vcw

The hospital where Mikhail Gorbachev died said he had been suffering from a long and serious illness.

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Kherson: 'Heavy fighting' as Ukraine seeks to retake Russian-held region https://ift.tt/var8Vcw

Military experts tell the BBC the battle for the southern region could go on for months.

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UK looks to Sweden for a solution to nuclear waste https://ift.tt/var8Vcw

After decades of experimentation Sweden is ahead of the UK when dealing with nuclear waste.

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Kenya fashion: The designers giving Nairobi a fashionable name https://ift.tt/var8Vcw

Upcycled fashion and high-end tailoring are thriving in the fashion scene of Kenya's capital.

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Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed https://ift.tt/var8Vcw

A BBC documentary shines a light on the collusions which ended Britain's empire in the Middle East.

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Gadchiroli: The Indian tribal families living on a highway with animals https://ift.tt/var8Vcw

After floods ravaged their homes, tribal families in Maharashtra have been forced to live on a highway.

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Undeclared pools in France uncovered by AI technology https://ift.tt/pY8ReKT

Millions in tax revenue has been collected after more than 20,000 undeclared pools were found.

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The Palestinians facing mass eviction in the West Bank https://ift.tt/pY8ReKT

Fears mount among more than 1,000 Palestinians that Israel’s army will force them to leave their homes in the occupied West Bank.

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Venus and Serena Williams' coach: "We changed history" https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

Champion tennis coach Rick Macci shares the moment he first saw the sisters play.

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Bike protest takes over German motorway https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

The protesters are calling for more environmentally friendly transport options in the state of Hesse.

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Roland Mesnier: Former White House pastry chef dies at 78 https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

French chef Roland Mesnier produced delicacies for five US presidents over 27 years.

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From Maruti to Amul: Five brands that shaped India after independence https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

The homegrown brands that have found their way into the homes and hearts of millions of Indians.

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Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon.

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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner: Protesters and police clash near Argentina vice-president's home https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

Thousands demonstrate in support of the vice-president, who is facing corruption charges.

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UN calls for Libya ceasefire after deadly clashes https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

Fighting between political factions kills 23 people including a young comedian in the capital Tripoli.

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Three off-duty Dutch commandos shot outside hotel in Indianapolis https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

Police say the soldiers, who were in the US for training, were found with gunshot wounds early on Saturday.

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Pakistan appeals to world for flood help amid devastation https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

More than 1,000 people have died and millions have been displaced since June, government officials say.

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Tunisia racism: 'I lost the will to leave my home' https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

Black Tunisians tell the BBC about racism traumas, as an MP worries about advancement of black rights.

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Australia: Scott Morrison saga casts scrutiny on Queen's representative https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

The governor-general has been dragged into a backlash over ex-PM Scott Morrison's secret ministries.

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Electricity and drought killing white storks https://ift.tt/biuJFHw

The extreme heat this summer has exacerbated the many hazards, leading to a sudden spike in deaths in Hungary.

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Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists https://ift.tt/t7160YS

Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002.

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Serbia-Kosovo ID document row settled, says EU https://ift.tt/t7160YS

Tensions have been rising over disagreements including the movement of citizens across the border.

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Salman Rushdie: Did a ‘chance’ airport meeting lead to fatwa? https://ift.tt/t7160YS

Two British imams met an Iranian minister hours before the decree calling for the author’s death, was issued in 1989.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia burns off its excess gas and war memorial torn down https://ift.tt/t7160YS

Image appears to show a plant burning unsellable gas and Latvia removes a controversial Soviet-era monument.

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‘My daughter happened because of the Gay Games’ https://ift.tt/t7160YS

Organiser Sara Waddell Lewinstein looks back on the first Gay Games

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Turkish singer Gulsen arrested over religious schools joke https://ift.tt/SkDzEVu

Critics say the high-profile arrest is a bid by President Erdogan to consolidate support ahead of elections.

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Australia drug bust: Largest-ever crystal meth haul found in marble https://ift.tt/SkDzEVu

The "staggering" amount of drugs was hidden in marble and imported from the Middle East, police say.

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California to ban sales of petrol-only vehicles by 2035 https://ift.tt/SkDzEVu

The biggest state in the US has moved faster than the federal government to tighten emission rules.

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Search for trapped Mexico miners could take almost a year - relatives https://ift.tt/SkDzEVu

Relatives say they have been told it could take up to 11 months to reach 10 miners in a flooded colliery.

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Nato investigates hacker sale of missile firm data https://ift.tt/SkDzEVu

Hackers are selling classified documents online after obtaining data belonging to missile maker MBDA.

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Latvia brings down World War II memorial https://ift.tt/SkDzEVu

Riga, the capital city of Latvia, has dismantled a World War II monument in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Trump: Judge orders release of redacted search court papers https://ift.tt/SkDzEVu

A redacted version of the affidavit used to justify the Mar-a-Lago investigation will be released on Friday.

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Angola election: Ruling MPLA party looks set to hold off Unita challenge https://ift.tt/SkDzEVu

Nearly complete results show the MPLA has won elections but Unita is likely to contest the results.

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Rohingya: Has the world forgotten the stateless refugees? https://ift.tt/UBf0nPM

Five years after millions of Rohingyas fled genocide in Myanmar, they continue to live in perilous conditions.

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Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drone: Why African states are buying them https://ift.tt/UBf0nPM

Togo is the latest country to buy the drones, which have proven their usefulness around the world.

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Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $16m leaked crash photos payout https://ift.tt/UBf0nPM

Vanessa Bryant was suing LA County for emotional distress over photos from the 2020 crash site.

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Ter Apel: Dutch investigate baby death at asylum centre https://ift.tt/UBf0nPM

Officials are investigating possible contributing factors, including available care and living conditions.

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On call with Italy's horseback doctor https://ift.tt/UBf0nPM

Dr Roberto Anfosso and Ambra make house calls around the village of La Morra in the Piedmont region.

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Ukraine war: Russia railway station strike kills 22, injures dozens https://ift.tt/UBf0nPM

A deadly attack on passenger carriages and a warning of disaster mark six months since Russia's invasion.

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Band stuck in Calais queue perform surprise gig https://ift.tt/UBf0nPM

Drivers were treated to a makeshift jazzy concert as they waited in lengthy queues at the French border.

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Hamilton: US church apologies for modified rendition of hit musical https://ift.tt/UBf0nPM

A Texas church announces it will pay damages for an unauthorised, Bible-themed Hamilton rewrite.

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Somalia and al-Shabab: The struggle to defeat the militants https://ift.tt/sAuXv04

The weekend's deadly hotel siege served as a reminder that the militants remain a potent threat.

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Rayshard Brooks: No charges in police killing that sparked protests https://ift.tt/sAuXv04

The 27-year-old was shot after a struggle with two officers who were trying to arrest him.

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Dinosaur tracks from 113m years ago exposed by severe drought https://ift.tt/sAuXv04

Around 60 tracks from the predator Acrocanthosaurus have been revealed for the first time in 22 years.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv counts cost of fragile independence https://ift.tt/sAuXv04

As Ukrainians mark 31 years of independence, the threat they face from Moscow will test their spirit.

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Missing baby girls: Is India’s skewed sex ratio at birth getting better? https://ift.tt/sAuXv04

For years, widely-held cultural beliefs have meant far more boys were born in India than girls.

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Front line frontmen: Antytila, the rock band fighting Russia https://ift.tt/sAuXv04

Members of one of Ukraine’s top rock bands, Antytila, are among thousands of civilians fighting against Russia.

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Spain: Gunman euthanised before he can stand trial https://ift.tt/sAuXv04

The man had begged to be euthanised after being partially paralysed in a police shootout in Spain.

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Twitter whistleblower questions firm's bot count https://ift.tt/sAuXv04

Ex-security chief appears to echo claims by Elon Musk over the number of fake accounts on its site.

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Iconic Winston Churchill photo vanishes from Canada hotel https://ift.tt/sAuXv04

Photographer Yousuf Karsh famously plucked a cigar from Churchill's mouth to capture the famous image.

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Kolkata St Xavier's teacher: ‘I was forced to resign over Instagram photos’ https://ift.tt/xCDtON2

A former teacher at Kolkata's St Xavier's University says she was forced to resign over her bikini photos.

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India and Pakistan: Tales of partition trauma bringing families closer https://ift.tt/xCDtON2

Grandchildren of partition survivors on how stories about the traumatic event have affected them.

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Jagtar Singh Johal case: UK spy agencies accused of tip-off that led to torture https://ift.tt/xCDtON2

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Scotland, was seized by Indian police in 2017 and remains in jail.

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Texas flash floods leaves cars almost underwater https://ift.tt/xCDtON2

Parts of the Dallas, Texas area received a summer's worth of rain overnight.

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Hungary's weather chief sacked over wrong forecast https://ift.tt/xCDtON2

A mistaken forecast saw the postponement of a huge fireworks display planned to celebrate a national day.

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Cameroon's Bamenda, where only the coffin trade is booming https://ift.tt/7csEubL

The once thriving city of Bamenda has been destroyed by fighting between secessionists and Cameroon's government.

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Can a sleepy Japanese town become Asia's Silicon Valley? https://ift.tt/7csEubL

A school for tech entrepreneurs will open its doors in April 2023 in the Tokushima town of Kamiyama.

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Melting glaciers: Germany's 'could disappear' in 15 years https://ift.tt/7csEubL

Glaciologist Christoph Mayer thinks Germany's five alpine glaciers could melt within 15 years.

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Why are these Americans turning in (some of) their guns? https://ift.tt/7csEubL

When police in Texas offered to buy back unwanted firearms, gun owners of all kinds showed up.

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Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season https://ift.tt/7csEubL

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football club owners

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Usyk beats Joshua to stay world heavyweight champ https://ift.tt/o4VaTZc

Briton Anthony Joshua's bid to recapture the unified heavyweight titles ends in disappointment as Oleksandr Usyk produces a terrific performance to win by split decision in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Greece promotes smaller islands over Mykonos and Corfu https://ift.tt/o4VaTZc

Greece promotes its lesser-known holiday destinations, but do locals embrace the trend?

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Pondoland: South Africa's cannabis growers left behind by legalisation plans https://ift.tt/o4VaTZc

South Africa is on the brink of legalising cannabis, but many traditional growers feel left out.

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Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa https://ift.tt/o4VaTZc

In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music.

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Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege https://ift.tt/o4VaTZc

At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel.

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New Zulu king crowned in South Africa https://ift.tt/o4VaTZc

Thousands gather for the traditional Zulu coronation, which saw Misuzulu ka Zwelithini become king.

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Vanessa Bryant testifies she was 'blindsided' by leaked photos https://ift.tt/Tx3S1dO

Vanessa Bryant is seeking millions for emotional distress over photos taken at the accident site.

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Mogadishu hotel attack: Two car bombs and gunfire reported https://ift.tt/Tx3S1dO

Police say explosives were detonated outside the Hayat Hotel, before attackers entered and opened fire.

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Covid in China: Hippo, fish and crabs get PCR tests https://ift.tt/Tx3S1dO

Officials in the city of Xiamen have ordered PCR tests for seafood after some 40 people got Covid.

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Sweden: Man dies in shooting at Malmo shopping centre https://ift.tt/Tx3S1dO

Sweden is gearing up for an election in which gun violence is at the top of voters' concerns.

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Freya the walrus: Did she have to be euthanised? https://ift.tt/Tx3S1dO

After becoming a tourist attraction in Oslo, a travelling walrus was killed. Was that right?

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Al-Shabab: Islamist militants attack hotel in Somali capital https://ift.tt/Tx3S1dO

The militant group Al-Shabab says it is "shooting everyone" at the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu.

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What we do and don't know about the FBI search of Trump's home https://ift.tt/5F61cJb

Agents took classified documents from the former president's home as part of an unprecedented investigation.

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Manjula Patel: The 85-year-old India-origin chef wowing a UK town https://ift.tt/5F61cJb

Manjula Patel serves traditional Gujarati vegetarian dishes at her popular restaurant, Manju's.

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Africa's week in pictures: 12-18 August 2022 https://ift.tt/5F61cJb

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

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Bolsonaro: Brazil's president attempts to grab heckler's phone https://ift.tt/5F61cJb

A YouTuber films himself shouting insults at Bolsonaro before nearly losing his phone to the president.

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Ukraine war: Damage to nuclear plant would be suicide - UN chief https://ift.tt/5F61cJb

António Guterres makes the warning during a summit with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Lviv.

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Pope rules out sexual misconduct probe of Canadian cardinal https://ift.tt/5F61cJb

A complaint was filed to the Vatican last year alleging misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet.

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Europe storms: Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy https://ift.tt/5F61cJb

Deaths are reported in France, Austria and Italy in violent storms after weeks of heat and drought.

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US pharmacy chains ordered to pay $650m in Ohio opioids suit https://ift.tt/WMzL0gs

It comes after a court found the chains helped create an oversupply of opioid pills in Ohio counties.

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How English is becoming a popular option in Algeria https://ift.tt/WMzL0gs

An increasing number of young people in the ex-French colony see English as a universal language.

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Accamma Cherian: The forgotten firebrand freedom fighter from south India https://ift.tt/WMzL0gs

Accamma Cherian's contributions in India's struggle for independence have been lost to history.

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Liz Cheney vs Donald Trump: Why it's not over yet https://ift.tt/WMzL0gs

Liz Cheney just got trounced by a Trump-backed candidate - but the ex-president's critic isn't going away.

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Salma al-Shehab: Concern for Saudi student jailed for 34 years over tweets https://ift.tt/WMzL0gs

Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University PhD student, called for reforms and the release of activists.

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R. Kelly trial: Singer has dark side hidden from public - prosecutor https://ift.tt/WMzL0gs

The singer faces charges of child pornography and obstructing justice in his second federal trial.

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TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules https://ift.tt/WMzL0gs

The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads.

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Alaska primary: Sarah Palin seeks comeback backed by Trump https://ift.tt/5IuLPU0

She largely left the spotlight before the 2016 election of Donald Trump, who has become her key ally.

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Five men held in Ukraine deny being mercenaries https://ift.tt/XOx14KJ

One of the Britons, John Harding, could be sentenced to death by the Russian-backed court.

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Body found in world's highest battlefield 38 years on https://ift.tt/XOx14KJ

Chandrashekhar Harbola went missing in the Siachen glacier - the world's highest battlefield.

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Afghan contractors: 'I wish I'd never worked for the UK government' https://ift.tt/XOx14KJ

Afghan contractors left behind when the Taliban seized power tell the BBC they feel betrayed.

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Trump warrant: Prosecutors oppose releasing search evidence https://ift.tt/XOx14KJ

Prosecutors said making their affidavit public could cause "irreparable damage" to their inquiry.

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Sacheen Littlefeather: Oscars apologises to actress after 50 years https://ift.tt/XOx14KJ

Sacheen Littlefeather rejected the award on Marlon Brando's behalf over representation in film.

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Rudy Giuliani is target of Georgia election investigation https://ift.tt/XOx14KJ

The ex-New York mayor, due to testify this week, dismissed the inquiry as politically motivated.

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Egypt church fire: Triplets and twins among 15 children killed https://ift.tt/XOx14KJ

Details are emerging about some of the 15 children who died in Sunday's blaze at a Coptic church.

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From Kabul and beyond, a year of Taliban rule in Afghanistan https://ift.tt/NswOQ0C

Lyse Doucet reports from Afghanistan on what the Taliban's takeover has meant for its people.

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Mangrove forests: How 40 million Australian trees died of thirst https://ift.tt/NswOQ0C

The mass loss of trees in 2015 provides important lessons for the future, scientists say.

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The tech aiming to prevent lost airline luggage https://ift.tt/NswOQ0C

With millions of bags and suitcases going missing this summer, technology may offer the solution.

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Partition: Why was British India divided 75 years ago? https://ift.tt/NswOQ0C

Britain left India 75 years ago and the country became two separate states, India and Pakistan.

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Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy https://ift.tt/NswOQ0C

The murder of a Nigerian vendor has shaken a community in Italy, writes Ismail Einashe.

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Independence Day: How Chicago Radio became the voice of India's freedom https://ift.tt/NswOQ0C

For two decades, Mumbai-based Chicago Radio became synonymous with India's freedom struggle.

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Marshall Islands: Covid-19 cases surge https://ift.tt/NswOQ0C

Cases in the Marshall Islands have surged not long after the first community spread was confirmed.

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Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in central Japan https://ift.tt/NswOQ0C

Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month.

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Lessons in heartbreak: I coach women to get over their ex https://ift.tt/sp2jX9r

A shocking moment in a divorce court prompted Aronke Omame to switch careers and become a break-up coach.

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Miriam Margolyes: 'I now look up to Australian bogans' https://ift.tt/sp2jX9r

In a new TV show, Miriam Margolyes asks whether Australia is truly the land of the fabled 'fair go'.

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Renewable energy: The 'kite' that pulls energy out of the sky https://ift.tt/sp2jX9r

A company in Norway has developed an innovative "kite" that turns wind into electricity.

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Ukraine says it has taken out vital bridge in occupied Kherson https://ift.tt/sp2jX9r

Ukrainian forces attacked the bridge as part of its counter-offensive in the occupied Kherson region.

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Tonnes of dead fish found in river on German-Polish border https://ift.tt/sp2jX9r

Authorities say a toxic substance is to blame, but the cause of the mass death is still unknown.

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Evacuated twice in a summer as France's fires burn https://ift.tt/sp2jX9r

"We've never known a summer like this," says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires.

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Ibiza: The birth of the 'party island' https://ift.tt/01Zc9bW

In June 1973, the nightclub Pacha opened in Ibiza and it changed the island forever.

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In pictures: Defying Mozambican jihadists to go to school https://ift.tt/01Zc9bW

Riding motorbike taxis has become a lifeline for young men fleeing Mozambique's Islamist insurgency.

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India independence to tsunami: Meet Indians named after historic events https://ift.tt/01Zc9bW

The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth.

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Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light' https://ift.tt/01Zc9bW

The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles.

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Montenegro: Gunman kills 10 after family dispute https://ift.tt/01Zc9bW

Three members of the same family were killed - the gunman was shot dead by a civilian.

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Trump search warrant: FBI took top secret documents from Mar-a-Lago https://ift.tt/01Zc9bW

Trump says the documents - which included information about the "President of France" - were declassified.

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Ukraine war: Moscow's next step, nuclear plant warning and clean-up raves https://ift.tt/01Zc9bW

More nuclear plant shelling could be "worse than Chernobyl" and young people mix cleaning and techno.

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High and low-tech ways to tackle India's water crisis https://ift.tt/NFj9PB2

India's water situation requires a big investment in tech and many small projects on the ground.

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Donald Trump: Justice Department seeks to unseal Mar-a-Lago search warrant https://ift.tt/NFj9PB2

The FBI searched Mr Trump's Florida home on Monday - the unsealed warrant could reveal why.

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Disabled children abused in Ukraine's orphanages, warns UN https://ift.tt/NFj9PB2

The statement comes after a BBC News investigation uncovered widespread abuse in orphanages.

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Japan dolphin: Two more swimmers bitten https://ift.tt/NFj9PB2

It is the latest in a string of beach attacks this summer - all believed to involve the same creature.

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Kenya elections 2022: While Kenya waits, unfounded election claims spread https://ift.tt/NFj9PB2

Some online users in Kenya have been sharing misleading claims about the results and the voting process.

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German army reserve officer on trial over claims of spying for Russia https://ift.tt/NFj9PB2

The reserve officer is accused of passing information to Russia between 2014 and 2020.

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians https://ift.tt/NFj9PB2

"Soldiers are everywhere," says one worker at Zaporizhzhia. "Everyone is kept at gunpoint."

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A new reality for women seeking an abortion in Texas https://ift.tt/w8khCdn

This is what happened when a woman considering an abortion walked into a crisis pregnancy centre.

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The Russian billionaire daring to speak out about Putin https://ift.tt/w8khCdn

Boris Mints calls Putin's invasion of Ukraine "vile", adding the war is a result of his "madness".

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Uttar Pradesh: India son helping rape survivor mum fight for justice https://ift.tt/w8khCdn

She was raped in 1994 when she was 12. The son born out of the assault is now helping her quest for justice.

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From Dos Santos to Mugabe - the burial disputes over ex-leaders https://ift.tt/w8khCdn

From José Eduardo dos Santos to Robert Mugabe, disputes have broke out over burials.

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Commonwealth Games takes big step towards esports https://ift.tt/w8khCdn

Competitive gaming may soon be added to the Commonwealth Games programme, after a successful test event in Birmingham.

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Ukraine war: Crimea airbase badly damaged, satellite images show https://ift.tt/w8khCdn

New pictures show extensive damage to buildings and warplanes after explosions hit the Russian base.

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Panamanian politician posts SOS after crashing in jungle https://ift.tt/w8khCdn

Dimitri Flores posts video from the scene with the remains of his helicopter visible in the background.

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A fire which started after lighting struck a oil depot in Matanzas, Cuba, continues to spread.

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Mar-a-Lago: Republican uproar over FBI raid on Trump home https://ift.tt/Bd5y2sN

Some Democrats, too, are seeking explanation from officials for the unprecedented raid at Mar-a-Lago.

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Loire Valley: Intense European heatwave parches France's 'garden' https://ift.tt/Bd5y2sN

The Loire Valley is key to French farming, but it is being devastated by a fourth heatwave this year.

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US police arrest man over murders of Muslim men https://ift.tt/Bd5y2sN

The ambush-style killings sparked fear among the Muslim community in the city of Albuquerque.

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Crimea beachgoers run after airfield explosion https://ift.tt/Bd5y2sN

Russia has played down the series of explosions at a military airfield in the area it annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

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Sania Khan: She TikToked her divorce, then her husband killed her https://ift.tt/Bd5y2sN

Feeling stigmatised after her divorce, Sania Khan found community on TikTok - then her ex returned.

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Bolivia's 'death road' becomes wildlife haven https://ift.tt/tJUbuOq

Wildlife and greenery have flourished on the infamous route linking Bolivia's capital with the Amazon rainforest.

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China housing crisis: The people living in unfinished apartments https://ift.tt/tJUbuOq

China’s massive economy is being threatened by a crisis in the real estate market. As developers spiral into debt, some people have decided to move into unfinished apartments.

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Russia halts US inspections of nuclear arsenal under New START treaty https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

Russia "temporarily" suspends nuclear warhead inspections under the New START treaty with the US.

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Olivia Newton-John: Grease star and singer dies aged 73 https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

The star found worldwide fame playing girl-next-door Sandy in smash-hit musical Grease.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Three sentenced for hate crimes over jogger's murder https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

The men - who are already serving life sentences for murder - are given additional federal sentences.

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Hong Kong cuts Covid hotel quarantine to three days https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

Hotel quarantine is to be followed by four days of "medical surveillance" at home or any hotel.

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Commonwealth Games: Stories from cricket's last appearance at the Games https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

The behind-the-scenes story of cricket's last appearance at the Commonwealth Games, as told by the players themselves.

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Extreme drought: Dried-up Italian river reveals unexploded WWII bomb https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

Extreme drought and historic heat have caused the River Po's water levels to drop dramatically.

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Colombia: New left-wing leader wants global drugs rethink https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

President Gustavo Petro is demanding a new global strategy to tackle his nation's drugs industry.

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Anti-abortion Gen Zers see cause as social justice https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

Anti-abortion Gen-Z activists think their fight isn't at odds with the generational theme.

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Kenya election 2022: Charts that explain the nation https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

The BBC tracks the crucial issues facing Kenyans as the country chooses a new president on 9 August.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu great Leandro Lo shot in head in Sao Paulo club https://ift.tt/plG7XRQ

The athlete has been declared brain dead and police say the suspect is on the run.

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France whale: Lost mammal stuck in River Seine to get vitamin boost https://ift.tt/Wtj5JXB

The visibly malnourished all-white beluga has been stuck 70km north of Paris since at least Tuesday.

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Uganda LGBT rights: Government shuts down key advocacy group https://ift.tt/Wtj5JXB

Sexual Minorities Uganda (Smug) decried the move as a 'witch hunt' targeting the LGBT community.

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Hamida Banu: Missing India woman found in Pakistan 'can't wait to go home' https://ift.tt/Wtj5JXB

Hamida Banu had been trafficked to Pakistan 20 years ago by an agent promising her a job in Dubai.

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Taiwan: US hits out at 'irresponsible' China amid attack rehearsal claims https://ift.tt/Wtj5JXB

The US has accused Beijing of "provocative" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack.

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Macro photography: The hidden world of garden insects https://ift.tt/Wtj5JXB

Macro photographer Geraint Radford says insects have a bad reputation, but they're "funny".

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US fireman finds 10 dead in house blaze are his family https://ift.tt/0vDzhKT

The victims of the early-morning house fire in Pennsylvania ranged in age from five to 79.

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Partition: My journey to the ‘place no-one spoke of’ https://ift.tt/0vDzhKT

Sparsh's family fled in terror 75 years ago - it wasn't spoken about until his grandfather agreed to talk.

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Uganda: I was forced to leave idyllic childhood home https://ift.tt/0vDzhKT

Nisha Popat looks back 50 years to when dictator Idi Amin forced her family out of Uganda

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Why Australia will work harder to build ties with Indonesia https://ift.tt/0vDzhKT

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Mariupolchanka FC: The women's football team under siege in Ukraine https://ift.tt/0vDzhKT

As England celebrate their Euros win, the women of Mariupol FC in Ukraine simply dream of playing again.

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Alex Jones must pay $50m for Sandy Hook hoax claim https://ift.tt/0vDzhKT

The parents of a child killed in the attack said they had endured harassment and emotional distress.

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Kenya election 2022: How a murder haunts the poll https://ift.tt/IuRX8sc

The 2017 killing of the official in charge of voting technology still torments the electoral commission.

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Haryana: India's 'most wanted' who acted in 28 films and hid for 30 years https://ift.tt/IuRX8sc

The case went cold after the man disappeared following a botched robbery and murder in 1992.

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Brittney Griner: US urges Russia to accept deal to free jailed basketball star https://ift.tt/IuRX8sc

The US says it has a "serious proposal" for Moscow that would secure the release of the basketball star.

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Alex Jones to pay damages for Sandy Hook hoax claim https://ift.tt/IuRX8sc

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ordered to pay $4.1m after falsely claiming the school shooting was a hoax

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France mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River Seine https://ift.tt/IuRX8sc

Experts are puzzled as to why the animal has strayed so far south from its natural habitat.

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Monkeypox: US declares outbreak a public health emergency https://ift.tt/IuRX8sc

The decision is expected to speed up the distribution of vaccines, treatments and federal resources.

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Where does Taiwan crisis leave Biden's China policy? https://ift.tt/IuRX8sc

Nancy Pelosi's visit was an explosive development in a brittle relationship. Many risks lie ahead.

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Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook school shooting was '100% real' https://ift.tt/pQHvXzh

Parents of a child who was killed are seeking millions in a defamation trial against the radio host.

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US to probe claims Sikh turbans taken at border with Mexico https://ift.tt/pQHvXzh

Border Patrol officers have been accused of confiscating the turbans of dozens of Sikh asylum seekers.

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Ukraine war: UN chief Guterres slams oil and gas firms' 'grotesque greed' https://ift.tt/pQHvXzh

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says it is "immoral" to profit from the energy crisis.

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Zawahiri's victims: What it feels like to hear he's gone https://ift.tt/pQHvXzh

The al-Qaeda leader's death hits home to those he robbed of a husband, a wife, or their eyesight.

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After Kansas defeat, what's next for abortion bans? https://ift.tt/pQHvXzh

While the battle to ban abortion in Kansas may have been lost, the fight continues across the US.

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CEO Secrets: Hard Rock Cafe boss on the shift he'll never forget https://ift.tt/u7BoG2J

Jim Allen, CEO of Hard Rock Cafe, shares a formative experience for our CEO Secrets series.

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Kosovo: Why is trouble flaring between Serbs and the Albanian-led government? https://ift.tt/u7BoG2J

Serbs have been demonstrating in Kosovo, raising fears of renewed ethnic hostilities.

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The Nigerians worried about a bill to outlaw cross-dressing https://ift.tt/u7BoG2J

LGBTQ+ Nigerians fear what might happen if a proposal to ban cross-dressing is adopted by parliament.

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Ayman al-Zawahiri: How US strike could kill al-Qaeda leader - but not his family https://ift.tt/u7BoG2J

Extremely precise missile use and study of Zawahiri's habits were key to the targeted US killing.

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Stephen King testifies against merger of publishing giants https://ift.tt/u7BoG2J

The cult author said claims the tie-up would not hinder competition were "a little bit ridiculous".

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Abortion: Georgia offers tax credits for six-week-old embryos https://ift.tt/u7BoG2J

Georgia residents can now claim embryos as dependents, after the state banned most abortions.

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Ukraine war: First grain ship out of Ukraine reaches Turkish waters https://ift.tt/u7BoG2J

It is the first grain shipment to leave Ukraine by sea since Russia began blockading its ports in February.

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How Kenya's leader has split his people over poll https://ift.tt/6M9ZKDX

The outgoing president's decision to back his one-time rival in elections has caused huge controversy.

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Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader dies in US drone strike - reports https://ift.tt/6M9ZKDX

The White House says President Joe Biden will give details of the operation in the next few hours.

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China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US https://ift.tt/6M9ZKDX

US officials say China may fire missiles near Taiwan if top lawmaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island.

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Guy Reffitt: Capitol rioter turned in by son gets 87 months in prison https://ift.tt/6M9ZKDX

The alleged far-right militia recruiter was turned in by his teenage son after the attack on Congress.

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Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns https://ift.tt/6M9ZKDX

Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns.

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Aliku Ogorchukwu: Wife of Nigerian killed in Italy demands justice https://ift.tt/6M9ZKDX

The wife of the 39-year-old, whose killing was filmed in broad daylight, says her heart is aching.

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