AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms

Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found.

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Amazon staff protest climate record and office return

Organisers say nearly 2,000 staff have pledged to participate in the protest.

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Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals

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

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Arkansas Church Asks for Prayers for Pastor, Wife Who Lost Daughters in Train Collision

An Arkansas pastor has been discharged from the hospital after a train slammed into his pickup truck injuring him, his son, and killing his two daughters. Now his church is asking the community to lift his family in prayer as they face the "hardest days" ahead. 

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Chinese fighter jet buzzed US military plane, says Pentagon

A Chinese fighter jet performed an "aggressive manoeuvre" in front of a US Air Force plane, says the US.

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

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

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Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year

The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo.

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Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

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

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Professor Fired After Allegedly Forcing Christian Students to Fund Political Activism

Two Michigan State University students are suing the school claiming their professor forced them to pay fees to advance political messages that conflicted with their deeply held religious beliefs. 

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

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

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After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin.

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Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?

Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them.

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Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.

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Abuduwaili Abudureheman: Hong Kong denies detaining Uyghur student

Abuduwaili Abudureheman told a friend he was interrogated upon arrival at Hong Kong's airport.

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FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

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

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

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

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Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan

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

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Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

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

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US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the deal.

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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

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

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Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests.

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

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

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

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

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ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

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

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Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

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

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

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

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Cambodia crocodile farmer killed after falling into enclosure

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

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

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

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Where 2024 GOP Candidates Stand on Abortion: No Time to Run and Hide as Election Looms Large

GOP candidates appear to be backing away from the life issue while Democrats double down on pro-abortion rhetoric. Do Republican and Independent voters want to slow down or capitalize on the fall of Roe v. Wade?

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'We Hope in Heaven': Family of Pastor Michael Catt Asks for Prayer After Brain Tumor Discovered

The family of pastor and author Michael Catt is asking for prayer after his battle with prostate cancer has "taken a turn for the worse."

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Michigan Man Shoots 84-Year-Old Pro-Life Campaigner, Gets Community Service

A western Michigan man who pleaded no contest to shooting an 84-year-old woman campaigning against abortion rights at his home was sentenced to community service Tuesday.

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Maine School Board Denies Lease to Church After Asking for Beliefs on Marriage, Abortion, Gender

After outgrowing its current meeting space, a Maine church approached the local school board about renting a facility at the high school to hold worship services. But the school board reportedly decided to reject the church's application after questioning the congregation's stance on cultural issues like gender identity. 

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Driver swept backwards in raging Spanish floodwaters

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

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Planned Parenthood Laying off 20% of Workforce, Pro-Life Leader Offers Them 'Life-Affirming' Options

Planned Parenthood is laying off its national office staff and restructuring its organization, nearly one year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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

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

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2 Youths Commit Suicide in Taxpayer-Funded Trans-Hormone Experiment, Lawmakers Demand Answers

Fifteen House and Senate Republicans sent a letter earlier this month to the acting director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) demanding answers about a study it funded titled Psychosocial Functioning in Transgender Youth after 2 Years of Hormones that focused mostly on minors. 

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Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

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

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'Caused Him to Take His Life': Mom Fights Youth Marijuana Use, Pointing to Pot Dangers

It's been nearly 11 years since Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Is that a good thing? That depends on whom you ask. CBN News traveled to the Centennial State to talk with people on both sides of this controversial issue.

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

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

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Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

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

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Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

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

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Kayleigh McEnany Shares Prophetic Life-Changing Moment, and America's Only Hope: 'My Prayer Is for Revival'

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kayleigh McEnany has had a front row seat to the deep political and cultural divides facing our nation these last couple of years causing Americans across the country to feel a growing sense of hopelessness.  In her new book, Serenity in the Storm, McEnany shares with her readers why she remains hopeful in Jesus Christ despite the circumstances we see in the world today.  

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TX Students Raise $10K for Beloved Custodian After Wife's Death: 'It's Been a Blessing'

A high school custodian in Texas is praising God after caring students presented him with a $10,000 check to cover the cost of funeral expenses for his late wife.  

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NYC Professor Who Cursed at Pro-Life Students Gets Fired After Threatening Reporter with Machete

A New York City college professor who trashed a pro-life display and reportedly threatened a reporter with a machete is out of a job.

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Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs

A look back at some of the singer's hits after the star dies at the age of 83.

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Guyana school fire: Angry student suspected of starting deadly blaze

The teenager in Guyana carried out the arson after her mobile phone was confiscated, officials say.

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

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

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Ron DeSantis: Who is the Florida governor and White House contender?

The Ivy League-educated former naval officer is lauded by many on the right as a political rock star.

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Backlash Erupts After Hunter College Professor's Profanity-Laced Tirade at Pro-Life Students

A professor at a taxpayer-funded college in New York City was caught on video hurling obscenities at student volunteers presenting a pro-life display, trashing their brochures and other information before throwing and pushing items off the table. 

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Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports

The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger.

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Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

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

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

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

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India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

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

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'I'm Ready to See Jesus:' Influential Pastor and Author Tim Keller Passes at Age 72

A spiritual hero to many, Pastor and author Tim Keller has died at age 72 after a long battle with cancer. His ministry at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City has inspired countless leaders to preach and teach with a greater understanding of both scripture and community. Keller brought the gospel to millions, reaching a generation for Christ. He spoke and wrote in an approachable way that helped answer tough intellectual questions and addressed deep cultural issues.

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Watch: Green flash as meteor blazes across sky in Australia

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

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China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

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

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

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

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How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

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

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Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises

Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north.

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G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

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

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Bakhmut: Zelensky indicates Russia has control of city

Asked on Sunday whether Ukraine had control of the city, Ukraine's president said: "I think not."

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

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

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At least 12 killed in El Salvador stadium stampede

The disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador.

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Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt

President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption.

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The school in an empty department store

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

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

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

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Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023

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

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

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

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Dr. Tim Keller Dies After Three-Year Battle With Pancreatic Cancer: 'I'm Ready to See Jesus'

Christian author and pastor Dr. Tim Keller has died after a more than three year battle with pancreatic cancer. 

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CA Forced to Pay $1M to Four Churches After Being Sued Over Abortion Coverage

California state officials have agreed to pay more than $1 million in legal fees to four churches that sued the state over a mandate that required churches to cover abortions through their health insurance plans. 

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

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

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Church's Stolen Truck Containing Crates of Historic Organ Pipes Found

The moving truck stolen from a Memphis, Tennessee church last weekend, fully loaded with organ pipes has been recovered. 

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Samaritan's Purse Delivers First Mobile Homes to Mississippi Tornado Survivors

A Christian humanitarian relief organization is offering help to Mississippi communities hit hard after two deadly tornadoes swept through the state and destroyed homes, businesses, and farmland.

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

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

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US Supreme Court rules Andy Warhol image violated copyright

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

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Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The decision comes as a legal battle between the company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis escalates.

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Supreme Court Avoids Ruling on Law Shielding Internet Companies from Being Sued for What Users Post

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Google, Twitter, and Facebook in lawsuits seeking to hold them liable for terrorist attacks. But the justices sidestepped the big issue hovering over the cases, the federal law that shields social media companies from being sued over content posted by others.

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ACLJ Attorney Says Nevada Student Felt She Had to Perform Pornographic Monologue in Class

A Las Vegas, Nevada-area school teacher stands accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl to recite a pornographic monologue in front of her entire class, and the school reportedly covered it up. The case is now the subject of a federal lawsuit. 

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Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

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

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How Canadian walrus Smooshi ended up in Abu Dhabi

The tale involves a long legal battle and a unique bond between a man and Smooshi the walrus.

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Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

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

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

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

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Texas Megachurch Starts Its Own Denomination After Leaving UMC

A large Methodist church outside of Dallas, Texas that left the United Methodist Church (UMC) last year, has decided to start its own denomination.

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'He's a Hero': Cop and Good Samaritan Praised For Bolting Into Fire-Engulfed Home to Save 92-Year-Old Man

A good Samaritan and a police officer are both being praised after bursting into a burning home, risking their safety, and rescuing an elderly man trapped inside.

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Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack from conservatives

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

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

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

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Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks

Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US.

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Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana

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

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

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

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Rick Warren Appointed First Honorary Chancellor at London's Spurgeon's College

Rick Warren has announced his acceptance as the first-ever Chancellor of Spurgeon's College – a U.K.-based Baptist theological institution founded by Charles Spurgeon.

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Nigeria election: The mystery of the altered results in disputed poll

A BBC investigation has found significant discrepancies in the election results in one region of the country.

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Russia detains former US embassy employee - report

State-owned TASS reports that Robert Shonov has been arrested by Russian authorities for "conspiracy".

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China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for spying

John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, is given a life sentence.

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Zelensky arrives in UK for surprise meeting with Sunak

Ukraine's President Zelensky has arrived in the UK to meet Rishi Sunak in a surprise visit.

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Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

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

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

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

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Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

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

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Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

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

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

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

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

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

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Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks

Fierce fighting continues in Khartoum, on the eve of a new round of Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks.

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Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

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

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'I'm Not Afraid!' Riley Gaines Stands Her Ground in Fight to Keep Female Sports Female

If you've been watching the news lately – no doubt you're familiar with Riley Gaines, the female college swimmer who was forced to compete against a biological male, share a locker room, and even though they tied, give up her trophy.  Since then, Gaines has been viciously attacked for standing up for women's rights in sports, but as CBN News learned, her faith in God is giving her a boldness she didn't know she had. 

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

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

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Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum

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

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

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

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

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

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Target's New Line of LGBTQ Clothing for Babies & Kids Sparks Social Media Backlash

Retail giant Target is pushing a new line of pro-LGBTQ clothing for babies and children, both in-store and online. And it has sparked backlash on social media platforms as both critics and customers continue to ask, why?

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17-year-old Honduran migrant dies in US custody

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

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Moms Play Major Role in Children's Decision for Christ, Barna Survey Reports

Most Americans who identify as Christians say that their mother's faith played a major part in their decision to follow Jesus Christ, a new survey reports.

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ACLJ Joins Legal Fight on Behalf of Nevada Student Forced to Perform Pornographic Script

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court against the Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas, Nevada for allegedly forcing a 15-year-old female student to perform a pornographic script, and then participating in a cover-up of the incident. 

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Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line

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

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Almost Half a Million Southern Baptist Members Left Last Year, but There's Also Good News

A recently released Annual Church Profile report shows the total membership of the Southern Baptist Convention has fallen to its lowest number since the late 1970s. 

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

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

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Prosecutors Reveal Link Between Terror Defendant in VA and 'Empress of ISIS' in Kansas

A northern Virginia man arrested on terrorism charges has a husband-wife relationship with another American who was dubbed by authorities as an “empress of ISIS” for her work to establish an all-female battalion of the Islamic State, prosecutors said Wednesday.

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Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths

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

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

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

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House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

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

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

The sting was part of a wider operation to crack down on crimes including fraud and drug-trafficking.

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Parents Sue School District After Their Kids Were Traumatized by 'Secret' Gender-Change Club

Two Colorado families are suing their children's school district over allegations that school teachers and officials encouraged their 6th-grade children to join an LGBTQ club and keep its activities secret from them.

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Christian Student from Prestonwood Loses Family in TX Mall Shooting, Donors Give $1.7M to Help Him

A GoFundMe campaign started on behalf of a six-year-old boy who lost his entire family in the Texas outlet mall shooting last Saturday has raised over $1.5 million in just two days.

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AZ School Board That Rejected Christian Teachers Pays Up to Avoid Lawsuit

A Phoenix-area school district has agreed to pay $25,000 to Arizona Christian University (ACU) after permanently cutting ties with the university because of its religious beliefs.  

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George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe

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

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E Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store

It is the first time Mr Trump has been found legally responsible for a sexual assault.

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'This Is the Love Jesus Taught': New Ad Celebrates Moms Ahead of Mother's Day

Mother's Day is just around the corner and a national campaign that reintroduces people to Jesus is taking a step to say a special thank you to the ones we call "Mom".

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On board the Eurovision superfan train to Liverpool

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

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OK Gov Pulls Plug on PBS Station: 'Indoctrination and Over-Sexualization of Our Children'

Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt is defending his decision to veto a bill that would have funded the Sooner State's Public Broadcasting Service affiliate for another three years. He says it's based on the "indoctrination and over-sexualization" of children in PBS television programs. 

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Alberta asks for help from military to battle wildfires

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

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Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

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

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Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

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

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'Give Him the Glory': 35K Hear the Gospel, Franklin Graham Wraps 'God Loves You' Tidewater Tour

Evangelist Franklin Graham's "God Loves You" Tidewater Tour closed out in North Carolina Sunday, with more than 35,000 people hearing the life-changing message of the Gospel during the six-city tour. 

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Source: Investigators Examine Ideology of Texas Gunman

A law enforcement official says federal investigators are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology as they work to try to discern a motive. The official cautioned the investigation is in its early stages. 

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

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

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India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes

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

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Sudan crisis: Mediators over a barrel in mission to end fighting

The dilemma for those trying to bring peace to Sudan and why it will be so hard to end the fighting.

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Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

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

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

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

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Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

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

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Watch the King's Coronation side by side with his mother's

Watch to see what's changed since 1953 and what's stayed the same.

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Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall

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

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Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

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

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Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

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

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Ukraine war: Evacuation prompts Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety warning

The UN watchdog warns of "the threat of a severe nuclear accident" at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness

The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia.

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Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week.

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Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

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

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Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

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

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Week in pictures: 29 April - 5 May 2023

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

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Alabama School Choir's Impromptu National Anthem Performance at Jefferson Memorial Goes Viral

A group of teenagers visiting Washington, D.C. recently stopped tourists in their tracks while they sang a familiar tune.  Members of an Alabama high school choir serenaded people at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial with a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."  

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NC Churches Turn Old Church Buildings Into Housing for Refugees 'for the Glory of God'

As the number of refugees coming into the United States continues to rise and overwhelm government agencies, Christians in North Carolina are stepping up by retrofitting abandoned churches into homes to provide affordable housing for some of them.

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US FDA recalls over 500,0000 Covid tests over bacteria risk

The FDA said the liquid solution in some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests may pose safety concerns.

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'Infuriating': CA Teen Confronts School Board After Trans Student Assaults Female Students

A California high school senior has confronted her school board for allowing biological men to enter the women's locker room after viral videos showed a trans-identifying male student attacking female students.

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Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart

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

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Sudan fighting: BBC reporter's perilous journey to leave Khartoum

Mohamed Osman had to leave his home and make the perilous overland journey to Egypt with his family.

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CityServe & Love Has No Limits Give $1.6M in Aid as 96 Houston Churches Help the Needy

Churches and faith-based non profits in Houston, Texas have joined together to lend a helping hand to people in need.

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Udinese 1-1 Napoli: Southern Italian team wins Serie A title for first time in 33 years

Napoli win their first Serie A title for 33 years as they draw with Udinese at Dacia Arena to spark jubilant celebrations back in Naples.

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'I Saw My Baby': Women's Abortion Pill Trauma Backed Up by Videos of Amazing Window into the Womb

Women are opening up about the trauma they've experienced after taking abortion pills, saying they witnessed the evidence of human life in their aborted babies, and they regret what they did. 

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Navy Tries to Solve Recruiting Crisis with a Drag Queen, Backlash Ensues: 'Our Enemies LAUGH at Us'

The U.S. Navy's decision to use a drag queen as a digital ambassador to help with recruiting has sparked an online backlash.

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Can Morocco solve Europe’s energy crisis?

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

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Katty Kay meets the would-be queen of Italy

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

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'True Religion': Churches Offering Mental Health Aid for Adoptees and Their New Families

May is National Mental Health Awareness month. While that recognition is important, for many adoptive families it is an awareness they must live with year-round. That's because statistics show adoptees are at a higher risk for mental health issues than other kids. And Christian families are stepping up to meet the need. 

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How Will the Grid Cope?' NY Natural Gas Ban Raises Concerns About Electricity Costs, Power Outages

New York state has become the first state in the nation to ban natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings as the Democrat-controlled government looks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the name of climate change. 

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

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

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9,000 Brave Bad Weather to Seek Jesus During Latest Stop on Franklin Graham's 'God Loves You' Tour

Thousands of people endured the cold and rain in Maryland on Tuesday to worship God and hear the Gospel message during evangelist Franklin Graham's "God Loves You" tour.

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'Death Tourism': 2nd State Allows Nonresidents to Commit Assisted Suicide

Vermont has become the second U.S. state to change its medically assisted suicide law to allow terminally ill nonresidents to end their lives.  

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

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

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'Fantastic News': Top Porn Site Blocks Utah Access in Protest of Age-Verification Law

The world’s largest pornography website, P*rnhub, has blocked Utahns from accessing its platform in protest of a new state law requiring visitors to verify their ages before entering the site.

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Kosovo conflict: Serbia agrees to help find hundreds of missing

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

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Cyber-Bullying, Doomscrolling, Loss of Christian Faith: How Social Media Is Harming Our Kids

Mental health experts and Christian parents are sounding the alarm about the negative impact social media is having on our younger generation. Teenagers are experiencing a mental health crisis that is likely linked to time spent on sites like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more. 

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Worship Evangelist Sean Feucht Says 98 SatanCon Attendees Gave Their Lives to Christ

Hundreds of people over the past weekend attended what was billed as the "largest Satanic gathering in history" in Boston, Massachusetts. But the weekend wasn't entirely marred by spiritual darkness. Worship leader Sean Feucht reports that sources have indicated dozens of people who attended SatanCon actually gave their lives to Christ over the weekend. 

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Kenya starvation cult: 'My wife and six children followed Pastor Mackenzie'

Kenyans are trying to fathom why more than 100 people starved to death in an isolated camp.

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Debt ceiling: Janet Yellen warns US could hit debt ceiling by 1 June

Treasury Secretary has warned of "serious harm" to the economy if it hits the debt ceiling.

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FGM in Sierra Leone: I believe my girlfriend died because her genitals were cut

Sierra Leonean Tyson Conteh investigates if his girlfriend died after having her genitals mutilated.

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