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Monday, July 31, 2023

Kerala lottery: Women sanitation workers hit India lottery jackpot https://ift.tt/BoiZe9L

Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money.

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Angus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' dead aged 25 https://ift.tt/BoiZe9L

The star was reportedly found dead at his family home in California a week after burying his father.

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Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners https://ift.tt/MFVuSIm

A social media monitoring group says legal threats sent by X Corp are an attempt to "silence criticism".

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70 https://ift.tt/MFVuSIm

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.

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Canada wildfires: Border blaze forces evacuations https://ift.tt/MFVuSIm

More than 1,000 fires are still burning across Canada - one-third of them in British Columbia.

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Sunday, July 30, 2023

No hope of survivors from MRH-90 helicopter crash in Australia https://ift.tt/MFVuSIm

Defence minister said significant wreckage found points to a catastrophic incident.

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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare https://ift.tt/MFVuSIm

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.

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Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape https://ift.tt/MFVuSIm

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.

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Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts https://ift.tt/WqH7VKa

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.

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Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon https://ift.tt/WqH7VKa

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend.

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle https://ift.tt/WqH7VKa

Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.

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Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China https://ift.tt/WqH7VKa

How rule changes and financial independence is helping unmarried women to keep their babies.

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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app? https://ift.tt/WqH7VKa

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN https://ift.tt/atPMWpn

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.

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Friday, July 28, 2023

South Africa's Julius Malema celebrates 10 years of the EFF https://ift.tt/atPMWpn

Julius Malema divides opinion like few other politicians but he is celebrating his party's 10th anniversary.

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Ukraine war: Missile strikes residential building in Dnipro https://ift.tt/atPMWpn

The top floor of a residential tower block is almost completely destroyed in the strike.

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The other American women's team at World Cup https://ift.tt/atPMWpn

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.

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Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor https://ift.tt/atPMWpn

Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed https://ift.tt/atPMWpn

A Taiwanese businessman's ordeal in China has underscored escalating tensions.

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Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians https://ift.tt/atPMWpn

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 21 - 27 July 2023 https://ift.tt/VpjY2xo

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour' https://ift.tt/VpjY2xo

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families.

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Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake https://ift.tt/VpjY2xo

The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year.

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile https://ift.tt/VpjY2xo

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

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The 'world's hottest month' explained... in 60 seconds https://ift.tt/VpjY2xo

With July set "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV https://ift.tt/p0AL2GH

Elite troops have detained the president - now they are closing the West African state's borders.

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Sinéad O'Connor on the BBC over the years https://ift.tt/p0AL2GH

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56.

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US senator 'fine' after freezing at news conference https://ift.tt/p0AL2GH

The 81-year-old senator abruptly stops speaking before Republican colleagues escorted him away.

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Joe Lewis: UK tycoon bailed in US fraud case but can't use superyacht https://ift.tt/p0AL2GH

A $300m bond for Tottenham Hotspur tycoon Joe Lewis is secured by his luxury boat and private jets.

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Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son https://ift.tt/p0AL2GH

The basketball legend's son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.

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Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare https://ift.tt/p0AL2GH

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court https://ift.tt/sXVW5wL

The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies.

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Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea https://ift.tt/sXVW5wL

The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.

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Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty https://ift.tt/sXVW5wL

There are 176 prisoners on Ghana's death row, but the last execution was 30 years ago.

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Actors' strike: Hollywood prop shop hit by halt to filming https://ift.tt/sXVW5wL

The actor and writer strikes have brought the film-making industry to a stand-still.

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Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions https://ift.tt/sXVW5wL

Hailstorms and heavy rain leaves a trail of damage across the countries northern regions.

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Typhoon Doksuri: Taiwan cancels Han Kuang military drills https://ift.tt/sXVW5wL

The annual Han Kuang exercise aims to test the island's defences in case of an attack from Beijing.

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How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat https://ift.tt/1J9XxQA

With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat.

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Paris to bring back swimming in Seine after 100 years https://ift.tt/1J9XxQA

Banned for a century because of filthy water, bathing is to resume in parts of the river.

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Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested? https://ift.tt/1J9XxQA

A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house.

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Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark https://ift.tt/1J9XxQA

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.

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Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field https://ift.tt/1J9XxQA

Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours

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Rhodes fires: View from the airport https://ift.tt/1J9XxQA

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport.

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Sunday, July 23, 2023

China: 11 die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested https://ift.tt/jMshFpx

Police have arrested the person in charge of the site in the industrial province of Heilongjiang.

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Why is technology not making us more productive? https://ift.tt/jMshFpx

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

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Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK https://ift.tt/jMshFpx

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria.

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Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires https://ift.tt/jMshFpx

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes.

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Barbie breaks box office records in US https://ift.tt/jMshFpx

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m.

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa https://ift.tt/jMshFpx

Odesa's regional governor said 14 people were hospitalised in the blasts, including four children.

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Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote https://ift.tt/Q7V8mtT

Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.

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Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes? https://ift.tt/Q7V8mtT

A number of hotels on the Greek island have been evacuated and some tourists have had to flee on boats.

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Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens https://ift.tt/Q7V8mtT

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent.

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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead https://ift.tt/Q7V8mtT

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

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Friday, July 21, 2023

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship https://ift.tt/XFpKjkf

Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.

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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference https://ift.tt/XFpKjkf

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.

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Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US https://ift.tt/XFpKjkf

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

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Sudan conflict: Medics whipped in Khartoum after convoy attacked - MSF https://ift.tt/XFpKjkf

Armed men attacked a team taking supplies to one of only two hospitals open in southern Khartoum.

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US https://ift.tt/DjVKxwR

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations

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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row https://ift.tt/DjVKxwR

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.

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Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina https://ift.tt/DjVKxwR

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina.

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Manipur violence: What is happening and why https://ift.tt/DjVKxwR

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists https://ift.tt/o8mRCeM

Counter-terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists.

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Deadly shooting in Auckland hours before Women's World Cup https://ift.tt/o8mRCeM

Police confirm two deaths in an incident in the New Zealand city hosting the Women's World Cup.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way https://ift.tt/o8mRCeM

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday.

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Tobias Ellwood: Afghan women slate UK MP's video praising 'country transformed' https://ift.tt/o8mRCeM

Tobias Ellwood is castigated for backing engagement with the Taliban but barely mentioning human rights.

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Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft https://ift.tt/o8mRCeM

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria.

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Reported gas explosion cracks open Johannesburg street https://ift.tt/o8mRCeM

Dozens of people are injured after a gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg, local media reports.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

The Indian cheesecake secrets found in a 1904 book https://ift.tt/YpFZPOu

The 120-year-old recipes are a far cry from the cheesecakes we are familiar with today.

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What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation? https://ift.tt/YpFZPOu

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be.

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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea https://ift.tt/YpFZPOu

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Women's World Cup 2023: Australia's accidental icon - how Sam Kerr became the face of a nation https://ift.tt/SYtcBm7

A 12-year-old Sam Kerr was ambivalent about playing football. Now she is one of the greats and bearing the weight of a home World Cup on her shoulders.

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The remarkable story of a fiery Indian courtesan https://ift.tt/SYtcBm7

A book chronicles the tumultuous life of Rekhabai, her fight for survival and a better future for her son.

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Ukraine war: Russia says Crimean bridge partially open to cars again https://ift.tt/SYtcBm7

Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking its huge sea bridge with drones, killing two people.

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JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory https://ift.tt/SYtcBm7

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".

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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd https://ift.tt/SYtcBm7

Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale.

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Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations https://ift.tt/SYtcBm7

Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.

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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Two dead after 'emergency' on Crimea bridge https://ift.tt/SYtcBm7

Russian-installed officials have told people to find other routes into the occupied Ukrainian peninsula.

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Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea https://ift.tt/tZepLVO

Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella ate raw fish and drank rainwater during their ordeal in the Pacific.

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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like https://ift.tt/tZepLVO

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

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Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US https://ift.tt/tZepLVO

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating.

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Swimmers injured in dolphin attacks on Japan beach https://ift.tt/tZepLVO

One man broke his ribs in what is the sixth such attack in the same region this year.

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns https://ift.tt/tZepLVO

The blaze on Spain's La Palma has destroyed some 4,500 hectares of land since Saturday.

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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it? https://ift.tt/tZepLVO

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often.

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How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria https://ift.tt/hMxLFgS

Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown' https://ift.tt/hMxLFgS

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

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The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty https://ift.tt/hMxLFgS

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action? https://ift.tt/hMxLFgS

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

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Friday, July 14, 2023

Turkey's deepening economic crisis prompts Erdogan to look West https://ift.tt/yFxNkZn

Turkey's leader hopes to mend relations and reassure foreign investors who ditched his struggling economy.

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Week in pictures: 8-14 July 2023 https://ift.tt/yFxNkZn

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

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Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe? https://ift.tt/yFxNkZn

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

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Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public https://ift.tt/yFxNkZn

A Hong Kong official suggests those who light up in restaurants should be met with disapproving looks.

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Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not' https://ift.tt/yFxNkZn

Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years.

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Italy bear attacks: Animals behind Alpine attacks spared slaughter https://ift.tt/yFxNkZn

A top Italian court rules a culling order for two bears should be suspended, backing activists.

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Otter attempts to steal surfboard https://ift.tt/mNJ6HRe

The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history.

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Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers https://ift.tt/mNJ6HRe

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike? https://ift.tt/mNJ6HRe

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise https://ift.tt/mNJ6HRe

The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India.

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The fight over a Confederate statue in Arlington National Cemetery https://ift.tt/mNJ6HRe

A Confederate memorial in Arlington National Cemetery is coming down. But what happens next?

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Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap' https://ift.tt/mNJ6HRe

Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium.

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Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe https://ift.tt/0dWnAQ7

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.

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Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting' https://ift.tt/0dWnAQ7

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny.

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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels https://ift.tt/0dWnAQ7

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.

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Nato: Warm words but a diplomatic reality check for Ukraine https://ift.tt/0dWnAQ7

President Zelensky wants assurances Ukraine will join Nato after the war, but members chose strategic caution.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood https://ift.tt/0dWnAQ7

Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.

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Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years https://ift.tt/61UwkLX

Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 slaying of a California couple alongside Charles Manson.

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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis https://ift.tt/61UwkLX

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.

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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will https://ift.tt/61UwkLX

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.

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Lil Nas X reportedly stopped by Norwegian police after e-scooter error https://ift.tt/61UwkLX

The pop star was reportedly among four Americans stopped for riding e-scooters through a tunnel.

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage https://ift.tt/61UwkLX

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.

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Jenin: Palestinian boy killed during Israeli assault was unarmed - family https://ift.tt/61UwkLX

It comes after videos emerge of the moment the 16-year-old was killed during an Israeli assault.

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Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada https://ift.tt/61UwkLX

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada.

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Sunday, July 9, 2023

Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy https://ift.tt/QJKpHnX

Scientists are concerned about the environmental impact if commercial deep sea mining begins.

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Zelensky honours Poles killed by Ukrainians in WW2 Volhynia massacre https://ift.tt/QJKpHnX

Ukraine's president seeks to heal a deep historical wound with his Polish counterpart at a church service.

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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink https://ift.tt/QJKpHnX

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.

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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands https://ift.tt/QJKpHnX

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future' https://ift.tt/QJKpHnX

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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'The night they came for our children' https://ift.tt/QJKpHnX

Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds.

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Saturday, July 8, 2023

Pamplona: Watch as hundreds of Spaniards run from bulls in street https://ift.tt/VUb1MuW

The 875m annual bull run through the streets of Pamplona in Spain drew big crowds.

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Georgia Pride festival in Tbilisi stormed by right-wing protesters https://ift.tt/VUb1MuW

Up to 2,000 protesters stormed a gay pride festival, in a country where anti-LGBT prejudice is common.

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Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured https://ift.tt/VUb1MuW

Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town.

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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut https://ift.tt/VUb1MuW

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.

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Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues https://ift.tt/VUb1MuW

Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be.

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US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season https://ift.tt/VUb1MuW

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

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Friday, July 7, 2023

Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance https://ift.tt/HmF6l4g

Pulverising crickets to make flour for food is seen by some as a threat to the Mediterranean diet.

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Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break https://ift.tt/HmF6l4g

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment.

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Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier https://ift.tt/HmF6l4g

The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo.

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Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada? https://ift.tt/HmF6l4g

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death https://ift.tt/HmF6l4g

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports https://ift.tt/HmF6l4g

The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Are wildfires in the US getting worse? https://ift.tt/N2yJjze

Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.

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Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China https://ift.tt/N2yJjze

As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.

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OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration https://ift.tt/N2yJjze

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".

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'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court https://ift.tt/N2yJjze

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations? https://ift.tt/hCILi27

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.

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South Africa: Suspected gas leak leaves 16 dead https://ift.tt/hCILi27

The leak in a shanty town near Johannesburg is linked to illegal gold mining in the area.

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Sunil Chhetri: Indian footballer in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo https://ift.tt/hCILi27

Long-standing captain Sunil Chhetri has been the face of football in cricket-crazy India.

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Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp https://ift.tt/hCILi27

Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation.

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Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after device detonated https://ift.tt/hCILi27

Ihor Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament.

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Belarus jails Eduard Babaryko son of jailed rival to Lukashenko https://ift.tt/hCILi27

Eduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Watch: Eating contests fireworks quirky parades as US marks Fourth of July https://ift.tt/xrLk5CW

Americans celebrated Independence Day with eating contents, colourful parades and marching bands.

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Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war https://ift.tt/xrLk5CW

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.

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Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term https://ift.tt/xrLk5CW

Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report https://ift.tt/xrLk5CW

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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Watch: BBC editor ducks as gunfire interrupts report https://ift.tt/xrLk5CW

Jeremy Bowen reports from Jenin refugee camp as violence between Palestinians and Israelis continues.

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Senegal President Macky Sall says he won't run for third term https://ift.tt/jvkVPEA

Rumours he would run again had fuelled deadly protests over the years.

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Timed Teaser: How did Alan Arkin earn an Oscar? https://ift.tt/jvkVPEA

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help https://ift.tt/jvkVPEA

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.

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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets? https://ift.tt/jvkVPEA

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

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Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week https://ift.tt/jvkVPEA

July's full Moon, known as a Buck Moon, will be closer than normal in its orbit around the Earth.

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Sunday, July 2, 2023

How AI can help process waste and increase recycling https://ift.tt/NjbFRkz

Video cameras powered by AI are analysing work at waste processing and recycling facilities.

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Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs https://ift.tt/NjbFRkz

Two massive reforms are aimed at improving Nigeria's dilapidated universities - but will they work?

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Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years https://ift.tt/NjbFRkz

Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in 20th Century India.

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Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years https://ift.tt/NjbFRkz

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown.

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Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike https://ift.tt/NjbFRkz

Victoria Amelina, an award-winning writer, was in a pizza restaurant that was hit by a Russian missile.

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The false French riot posts spreading online https://ift.tt/NjbFRkz

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

California reparations: How do you put a price on racism? https://ift.tt/0hCZmfE

The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.

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France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille https://ift.tt/0hCZmfE

Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city.

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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss https://ift.tt/0hCZmfE

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river https://ift.tt/0hCZmfE

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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