'People went to sleep, and then they died'

Pablo Rodríguez's mother and grandmother were in a Miami apartment building when it collapsed.

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Barcelona star Messi becomes free agent

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi becomes a free agent after his contract expired at midnight.

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Covid India: Women in rural Bihar hesitant to take vaccines

Experts say fear and misinformation is fuelling the problem in the northern state of Bihar.

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The moment Bill Cosby leaves prison

It follows the US comedian's sexual assault conviction being overturned by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court.

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TikTok removes more than seven million suspected under-age accounts

The video-sharing app is popular with teenagers who are allowed to set up an account from the age of 13.

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Nearly 200 unmarked graves found near Canada residential school

The Indigenous nation said it is too early to say if the remains belonged to former students of the school.

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The Easter Island pianist playing for her home's future

Mahani Teave returned to the world's most remote inhabited island to help preserve its culture.

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Gen Tsadkan Gebretensae: Ethiopia's Tigray rebel mastermind

A former army general is leading the war against the Ethiopian government.

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The EU’s vaccine passport and what it means for travel

The EU's vaccine passport - its Digital Covid Certificate - is being rolled out across all 27 nations.

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The Amazon sellers who sold up and became millionaires

Small e-commerce entrepreneurs have thrived in lockdown - now big money wants to buy them out.

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Immigration: Is US-Mexico border seeing a surge in migrants?

Donald Trump says migrants are crossing the border like the US "has never seen". We've checked the numbers.

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China celebrates Communist Party's 100th anniversary

From "red films" and rap to a lavish gala, the country has seen a ramped-up propaganda drive.

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How to handle China at 100

There is much debate about how to deal with China's authoritarian politics, reports the BBC's John Sudworth.

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Mozambique attack: Timeline of terror

Some of those caught up in the attack on the northern city of Palma by Islamist militants share their stories.

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Serbian ex-spy chiefs jailed for Balkans war crimes

The ruling marks the first time Serbian officials are convicted of crimes in Bosnia.

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Trump Organization expected to be charged with tax crimes

The former president himself is not expected to be implicated personally in the New York case.

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Nxivm cult: Actress Allison Mack sentenced to three years in prison

Allison Mack had already admitted recruiting women and asked for forgiveness before sentencing.

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Miami building collapse: Two dead children found in rubble

Nearly 150 people are still missing after the collapse of the tower block near Miami last week.

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Bill Cosby: The rise, fall and release of 'America's Dad'

Once a national treasure, the comedian was jailed for sexual assault but that conviction has now been overturned.

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Ex-US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld dead at 88

Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld, one of the main architects of the Iraq war, dies at 88

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Trudeau pays respects to Canada heatwave victims

Dozens have died as Canada sees a new record - 49.6C (121.3F) - for the third day in a row.

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Obituary: Donald Rumsfeld

Ruthless, resilient and divisive - he served as Secretary of Defense twice in a career spanning decades.

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As Oakland Defunds Police, City's 'Violence Prevention Chief' Faces Armed Robbers Right Outside City Hall

An attempted armed robbery took place Monday outside Oakland, California's city hall while a television crew interviewed the city's director of "violence prevention". 

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Paris threatens e-scooter ban after woman's death

Electric scooter providers in the French capital could lose licences if safety issues are not tackled.

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Covid-19: Huge crowds seek vaccine as Indonesia cases soar

Thousands of people surround an Indonesian vaccine centre as the country faces a severe outbreak.

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'Feels Like Armageddon': Deadly Record-Breaking Heat Wave Grips US as Power Cables Melt, Roads Buckle

Across the country, extreme heat has been breaking records.  Spokane, Washington hit 109 degrees on Tuesday – the highest temperature ever recorded in that city.

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Yemeni model facing unfair trial by rebel authorities - rights group

Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February.

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Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor

The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened.

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Tucker Carlson: NSA denies spying on Fox News host

Carlson accused the US security agency of planning to force him off air, citing a whistle-blower.

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The Yankees' 70-year-old bat girl

Decades after she was told girls couldn't do the job, she got a chance to live her childhood dream.

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Australia Covid: Seventh city locks down as cases spread

As Delta cases emerge in new areas, state leaders are calling for faster vaccinations.

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Kim Jong-un: North Korea in ‘great crisis’ after Covid lapses

Kim Jong-un berates top officials in a rare sign of the pandemic's severity in the country.

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Taiwan boy thrown 27 times during judo class taken off life support

The 7-year-old had suffered severe brain haemorrhaging after a judo class in April.

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Catholic Bishops Won't Deny Biden, Pro-Choice Politicians Communion After All

U.S. Catholic bishops will not be putting forth a policy on withholding communion from pro-choice politicians.

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Convertible flying car takes to the sky

The prototype AirCar completes a 35-minute test flight in Slovakia.

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Hong Kong: How life has changed under the national security law

Seven city residents tell the BBC how the new law has fundamentally changed their lives.

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Lady Boss documentary film "recasts Jackie Collins as feminist icon

Filmmaker Laura Fairrie wants to celebrate Collins' books about female sexual desire and freedom.

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Pinjra Tod: Women's rights activists finally free in India

Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita spent a year in prison, accused of 'masterminding' Delhi riots.

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Death Toll Rises to 12 in Florida Condo Collapse, Search Teams Remain Hopeful

The death toll from the condo collapse in Florida is up to 12 and with 150 people still missing, work continues around the clock to find survivors.

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Afghanistan: US commander warns of possible civil war after withdrawal

The country could face "very hard times" after American troops withdraw, General Scott Miller says.

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Miami building collapse: Letter in April warned of worsening damage

Residents of an apartment block that collapsed last week were warned of worsening structural damage.

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Portugal's top art collector Joe Berardo arrested over fraud allegations

Millionaire Joe Berardo is accused of accumulating nearly €1bn in debts to three banks.

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Ethiopia Tigray conflict: Rebels build on capture of capital

Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces.

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5,000-year-old man was 'oldest plague victim'

Scientists piece together clues from "patient zero", who likely caught the plague from a rodent.

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Portugal exempts under-18s from quarantine

But they must be travelling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, say tourism authorities.

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California Adds Five More States to Its 'Banned Travel List', Demanding a Transgender Agenda in Girls' Sports

The rise of trans athletes in women's and girls' sports is making headlines once again as a result of new action by the state of California.  

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South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president.

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Covid: Masks upgrade cuts infection risk, research finds

Wearing a high grade FFP3 mask can almost entirely protect health workers from Covid, research finds.

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Hong Kong bans all incoming flights from UK over Covid concerns

The city is worried about the more infectious Delta strain and ranks Britain as a 'high risk' country.

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US 'white supremacist' shoots two black bystanders

The gunman had drawn swastikas and described white people as "apex predators", say investigators.

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377: The British colonial law that left an anti-LGBTQ legacy in Asia

Created by the British, the 377 law has left a damaging legacy in former colonies, say activists.

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British Jews' fear and defiance amid record monthly anti-Semitism reports

Some 460 anti-Semitic incidents were reported to the Community Security Trust from 8 May to 7 June.

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Why small investors are piling into share-trading apps

A boom in cheaper trading is tempting some inexperienced investors to take big risks, warn experts.

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Mexico marijuana: Top court decriminalises recreational use of cannabis

Adults will be able to cultivate and consume the drug, but smoking in public remains banned.

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Israeli minister's landmark visit to UAE signals deepening ties

Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister to visit the Gulf state since they normalised relations.

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Picasso painting found in Athens years after gallery heist

Greek police say they have recovered two valuable pieces of art stolen more than nine years ago.

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A Pride symbol vandalised in Canada's 'prettiest little town'

A rainbow pedestrian crossing in Paris, Ontario was vandalised, and the town rallied to fix it.

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Covid vaccine gap: How South Africa hopes to bridge the divide

Amid a slow rollout, the government is pushing the West to make jabs more accessible.

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UN human rights chief calls for reparations over racism

A report urges countries to "make amends" for racism against Africans and those of African descent.

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Inside India's deadly mucormycosis fungus epidemic

BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye visits a ward battling India's mucormycosis epidemic in the wake of Covid.

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The precarious life of a Gaza fisherman

Fishermen in Gaza eke out a precarious living amid restrictions over where they can cast their nets.

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Australian farmer spreads joy with colourful rescue lambs

Australian farmer Tracey Kruger spreads joy with pictures of her rescue lambs in colourful outfits.

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US judge throws out Facebook anti-trust lawsuits

The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago.

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NC Gov. Vetoes Anti-Eugenics Bill That Would Have Saved Babies with Down Syndrome from Being Targeted for Abortion

North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a Republican-backed bill that would have banned providers from performing abortions due to a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.

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Bruno Candé: White man jailed for Portugal murder of black actor

Evaristo Marinho is sentenced to more than 22 years jail for the murder of Bruno Candé.

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US Supreme Court declines transgender bathroom appeal in win for student

The order in favour of Gavin Grimm is seen as a significant win for LGBT student rights.

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Kuwait arrests man who posted TikTok weather rant

The man is heard complaining about a dust storm and swearing in the online clip.

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Make-A-Wish Does About Face, Will Grant Wishes Regardless of Vaccine Status After Backlash

The Make-A-Wish Foundation received heavy criticism after announcing it would grant wishes to eligible children and their family members if they were vaccinated for COVID-19. 

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Fed Up Americans Push Back on Wokeism: 'I've Got News for You School Board President Benito Mussolini'

The great American pushback is underway. A grassroots movement of citizens fed up with leftists forcing wokeism on the public is spreading to school board and city council meetings across the USA.

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Fortune found in trinket left on pavement in southern France

A man in south-western France discovers €85,000 (£73,000) in cash inside an elephant-shaped trinket.

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Lázaro Barbosa: Brazil murder suspect dies in police shootout

After a 20-day manhunt, Lázaro Barbosa, who is suspected of killing a family of four, is shot dead.

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Sri Lanka v England: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella sent home from tour

Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols.

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France elections: Tough lessons for presidential rivals

Fragmented politics and voter apathy: France's regional elections are troubling for party leaders.

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Dangerous: Once in a Millennium 'Heat Dome' Brings Deadly Temps to the West

The western U.S. is under severe heat alerts as the thermometer reaches 30 degrees above normal in some places

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Australia lockdown: Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Sydney Covid rules

They were fined for breaking rules banning those in greater Sydney from travelling outside the city.

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Outlawing Abortion One City at a Time: Pro-Life Sanctuary Movement Gains Momentum

In 2019, the small East Texas city of Waskom became the first in the country to adopt a local ordinance banning abortion. Since then, a pro-life sanctuary city movement has begun, with more than 30 cities adopting similar legislation. That includes 29 in Texas and two in Nebraska.

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India Covid: Covishield not eligible for EU travel pass

The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states.

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BET Awards: Black women in music, film and sports celebrated

Queen Latifah won a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA.

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Once in a Millennium 'Heat Dome' Brings Deadly Temps to the West

The western U.S. is under severe heat alerts as the thermometer reaches 30 degrees above normal in some places

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Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles

Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy media buckles under China pressure

A journalist's arrest and changes at a pro-democracy website show 'chilling' impact on media freedom.

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Cardi B reveals pregnancy at BET Awards

The star announced she was expecting her second child as she picked up two awards for rap anthem WAP.

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US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militia

Strikes against an Iran-backed militia came in response to drone attacks on US forces, the US says.

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'Black rainstorm' warning suspends Hong Kong trading

It is the city's first 'black rainstorm' warning of 2021 with more than 70mm of rain forecast.

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Outbreaks emerge across Australia in 'new phase' of pandemic

For the first time in a year, Australia is battling outbreaks in different parts of the country.

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Wuhan lab-leak theory fuels Trump comeback rally

Supporters say the former president was "dead on", as the theory about the origins of Covid gains respectability.

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Climate change: Why action still ignites debate in Australia

Climate change has ended political careers in Australia and action over it remains widely debated.

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Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria

The social media platform is banned but Jack Dorsey remains a hugely popular figure in the country.

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Papua's sacred forest for women only

For generations women have gathered clams and shared stories in a forest that is now threatened by pollution.

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8th Graders Receive Planned Parenthood Flyer From Teacher Promoting Abortion Without Parental Consent

Parents in Tacoma, Washington were furious to find out that a teacher distributed a flyer to 8th graders outlining their rights to having an abortion without parental consent.

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Palestinian protests: Crowds clash with police after death of activist

Protests took place in Ramallah after the death of an activist and critic of the Palestinian Authority.

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France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states - poll

Marine Le Pen's National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year's election.

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Northeast Set to Sizzle Under 2nd Heat Wave of 2021

The hum of air conditioners and fans will begin once more in the northeastern United States as the second official heat wave of 2021 gets underway and lasts through most of the week.

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Florida building collapse: More than 150 missing, nine dead

Days into the search for survivors in Florida, 150 people remain missing, with nine confirmed dead.

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Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash

A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race.

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Families Hold Onto Hope as Condo Collapse Toll Rises to 9

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the death toll from the building collapse has risen to nine as search and rescue efforts continue.

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Somalia's Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters

It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in the semi-autonomous state.

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US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho.

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Pet lion confiscated in Cambodia after TikTok videos

The 18-month-old animal, weighing 70kg, is discovered at a villa in the capital Phnom Penh.

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Biden Administration Faces Growing Demands From Health Experts to Push Vaccine Passports

There's been a rise in demand from health experts that the Biden administration promote the use of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and passports in an effort to motivate more Americans to get immunized.

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Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused

The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor.

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Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim

Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State.

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Key workers in Ibiza dance experiment

Key workers were able to dance in Ibiza's nightclubs this weekend, to test if they can reopen safely.

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Florida building collapse: Fifth body found in survivor hunt

It comes after a 2018 report highlighting a "major error" in the building's design was made public.

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More churches burn down on Canada indigenous land

In total four Catholic churches have burned down in western Canada over the past week.

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A billion new trees might not turn Ukraine green

The country's ambitious target to improve the environment could actually harm biodiversity.

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Pride month: Five stories from around the world

From Canada to Uganda, people are celebrating Pride, both as a protest for LGBT rights and as a party.

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Khurshedben Naoroji: The singer who preached nonviolence to bandits

Khurshedben Naoroji gave up her singing career to preach nonviolence to bandits in India.

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Jack Savoretti takes us on a guided tour of his new musical genre, Europiana

The star says he's created a new style of music on his seventh album. Find out what that means...

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China's changes through one man's lens

Yan Zhigang has spent four decades photographing the streets, and the people, of China.

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Colombia offers reward after presidential helicopter shooting

President Iván Duque's helicopter was shot at as he flew near the Venezuelan border on Friday.

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Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women

The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm.

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'It's a Blessing': Stranger Helps Oklahoma Man Walking 17 Miles to Work, Surprised With New Bike

The kindness of a stranger is truly changing the life of one Oklahoma man who use to walk 17 miles to work each day.

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'I Don't Want Jesus Riding on My Car': Mississippi Atheists Sue State Over 'In God We Trust' License Plates

A group of atheists in Mississippi are suing the southeastern state over its new license plates, which display the phrase, “In God We Trust.” They’re claiming the motto is rooted in “deep hostility” toward non-believers.

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'Deep Fire' Slowing Rescue Effort at Collapsed Florida Condo

Fire and smoke coming from deep inside the concrete and metal remains of a collapsed 12-story condominium tower near Miami hampered rescue efforts Saturday as emergency workers raced to recover any survivors beneath the mountain of rubble.

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Turkey LGBT: Police use force to break up Gay Pride rally in Istanbul

Police in riot gear used tear gas to disperse people at a banned Pride march in Istanbul.

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Covid-19: Crowds flee Dhaka ahead of strict Bangladesh lockdown

Cases of Covid-19 in Bangladesh have surged since May, largely because of the Delta variant.

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FL Gov. DeSantis Signs Legislation Protecting Students Free Speech, Promoting Civics Education

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill Tuesday aimed at protecting freedom of expression, including religious beliefs, at state universities. 

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Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage'

A survey flagged "major structural damage" at the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami.

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LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit

The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport.

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'We got justice, but not enough justice'

People in Minneapolis reacted to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin on Friday.

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ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope

A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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US Air Force Base Hosts Drag Show to Demonstrate Commitment to 'Diversity and Inclusion'

Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas hosted a drag queen show last week in order to demonstrate its commitment to “diversity and inclusion.”

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Covid: Australia extends Sydney lockdown as Delta outbreak grows

Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases.

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Miami building collapse: Demands for answers grow

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says families "have a right to know" how the building collapsed.

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Kamala Harris visits US border amid migrant crisis

The US vice-president appeals for an end to "finger-pointing" amid a bipartisan backlash.

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Afghanistan: Biden says Afghans must decide their own future

President Joe Biden pledges continued US support for Afghanistan despite the troop withdrawal.

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Colombia President Iván Duque's helicopter hit by gunfire

Iván Duque says his aircraft was shot while he was flying near the border with Venezuela.

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Duminda Silva: Anger as Sri Lanka frees politician sentenced for murder

The UN condemns the decision to pardon Duminda Silva, convicted for the murder of a rival politician.

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Ros Atkins On…Why the Olympics is going ahead

Ros Atkins examines the decision to hold the Tokyo Olympics during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Russia's Euro 2020 Covid dilemma

Russia is hosting Euro 2020 matches but the alarm is being sounded about a new wave of coronavirus.

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A Tale of Lost Civil War Gold: Did FBI Secretly Seize Fabled Treasure of Confederate Gold?

It seems tales about long-lost Civil War gold will not go away, even though for the last 156 years people have looked unsuccessfully across the country for it.  Most of the tales revolve around the supposed millions of dollars in gold that reportedly disappeared from the Confederate treasury at the end of the war.

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George Floyd murder: Derek Chauvin sentenced to over 22 years

Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests.

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UFO report: US 'has no explanation' for sightings

A Pentagon report says it can only explain one of 144 sightings made by the US military since 2004.

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Czech Republic: Tornado fells trees then smashes eyewitness's window

Video shows the tornado tearing through part of the Czech Republic and the devastation left behind.

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After Emotional Testimony, Chauvin Sentenced to 22.5 Years for George Floyd's Murder

A judge sentenced former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd Friday. Floyd's death sparked the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the U.S. in generations.

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Germany passes new citizenship law for descendants of Nazi victims

The move closes loopholes that denied citizenship to some whose ancestors had fled persecution.

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Shock Poll Shows Abortion Crowd 'Way Out of the Mainstream', Most Americans Want to Stop Abortions at Key Benchmark

A new poll shows a majority of Americans believe most abortions should be legal in the first three months of a woman’s pregnancy – at the same time, though, even more Americans say it should be illegal to end an unborn baby's life in the second and third trimesters. 

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Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews

UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law.

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Britney Spears wants her conservatorship to end: What happens next?

As lawyers analyse the latest developments, the singer apologises for keeping fans in the dark.

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Roman Protasevich: Belarus jet drama dissident moved to house arrest

Opposition journalist Roman Protasevich was seized from a Ryanair plane along with his girlfriend.

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Miami building collapse: Rescuers listen for signs of life in rubble

Rescuers search for survivors with 99 unaccounted for after the collapse of the 12-storey complex.

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Covid: Sydney city centre and beach suburbs to enter lockdown

Central areas of Australia's largest city will go into a week-long lockdown to contain a rise in cases.

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America's Broken Border: South Texas Landowners Face the Dangerous Fallout of Biden Policies

Since President Biden took office, illegal entries in the United States are hitting new highs estimated to be more than a million this year.  Desperate to be heard, south Texas ranchers are using social media to blame Biden for the flood of Central Americans and others sneaking across the border every hour of the day and onto their land.

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Gibraltar votes to ease tough abortion laws

Referendum results show support for lifting the rules, which are some of the harshest in Europe.

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Nicaragua's fragile leader and his ruthless crackdown on rivals

Critics say the arrests of presidential hopefuls in Nicaragua reflect President Ortega's insecurity.

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Why New York Pride parade has barred uniformed police officers

Pride organisers have barred uniformed police officers from participating until 2025.

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India's opinionated feminist and her viral wedding ad

The BBC speaks to those behind an Indian matrimonial ad seeking a "non-farting, non-burping, rich man".

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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 June 2021

A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere.

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'The Building has Literally Pancaked': Death Toll from Florida Building Collapse Could Soar

An entire wing of a 12-story beachfront apartment building collapsed in a town outside Miami early Thursday morning, killing at least one person while trapping residents in rubble and twisted metal. Scores of rescuers pulled survivors from the debris as a cloud of dust floated through the neighborhood.

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Biden backs bumper economic stimulus bill - with big caveat

The president says he will only sign it if Democrats can pass a separate, far bigger budget bill.

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Child labour in Uganda: The hidden costs of Covid

When all Uganda's schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold.

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Canadian report slams 'reckless' Iran for downing of flight PS752

Canada found no evidence the tragedy was premeditated but called out Iran's "recklessness".

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BBC appeals to UN over Iran's harassment of Persian service staff

Iran has previously denied intimidating staff at the Persian service, an outlet it has banned.

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Tour champion Tadej Pogacar supporting cycling's next generation

Tadej Pogacar was the youngest winner of the Tour de France since 1904 when he won last year's race aged 21.

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Czech Republic: Powerful tornado sweeps through villages

As many as 150 people are reportedly injured, with the worst-hit areas looking like a war zone.

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Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani's License to Practice Law in New York

An appeals court has suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York, ruling that he made false statements while trying to get courts to intervene in the disputes over the 2020 presidential race.

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Army Backs Down on Career-Ending Punishment for Highly Decorated Chaplain Who Publicly Shared His Beliefs

The U.S. Army has decided not to issue a formal reprimand against Chaplain (Major) Andrew Calvert for expressing his religious beliefs online. 

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New type of ancient human discovered in Israel

Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human.

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Sea lion opens gate to crash fisherman's interview about a 'plague of sea lions'

A sea lion was caught on camera crashing an interview with a fisherman about a "plague of sea lions".

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Off-Duty Cop Suspended for Praying Near Abortion Clinic, Other Cops Faced No Punishment for BLM or LGBT Protests

One can only wonder what the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD) had in mind when it suspended an officer for praying the rosary in front of an abortion clinic back in February of this year. 

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James Bond's French haunts give licence to thrill

Agent 007's famous hangouts in France still exist - so what are they like now?

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Covid third wave: Can India prevent it?

Experts say a third wave is inevitable but its impact can be limited with timely decisions.

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River Nile dam: Egypt new African allies

Recent years have seen a dramatic re-engagement with Africa, especially the Nile Basin countries.

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US crime: Is America seeing a surge in violence?

As President Biden launches a renewed effort to tackle violent crime, we've looked at trends in the US.

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Gold rush fuels armed violence in Brazilian Amazon

Illegal miners are accused of targeting indigenous communities, as violence in the rainforest rises.

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Brazil's environment minister quits amid illegal logging investigation

Environment minister Ricardo Salles denies taking part in a timber-trafficking scheme in the Amazon.

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Why has the Hoover Dam hit an historically low water level?

The largest US reservoir fell to its lowest level in history, threatening water and power supplies.

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Ros Atkins looks at the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily

Ros Atkins looks at the events that led to the closure of Hong Kong's pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.

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Nigeria child abduction: Kidnappers demand millions for a child's life

Kidnappers have seized more than 1,000 students and staff in raids on schools in northern Nigeria since December.

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Parents Fight to Recall Loudoun County School Board: 'They're Teaching Children to Essentially Hate Their Parents'

In Loudoun County, concerned parents believe public school board members are censoring free speech and discriminating against students based on race.  

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Britney Spears speaks out against conservatorship at hearing

"I just want my life back," the US pop star says in a rare public testimony.

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Biden unveils strategy to combat US crime wave

Mr Biden's plan comes as gun sales and homicides have spiked around the country this year.

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Longtime Virginia Republican Senator John Warner Honored at Funeral in Washington

Former Republican Senator John Warner earned 35 years of support from voters across the political spectrum before he passed away recently at the age of 94.

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Ron DeSantis Says He Will Put on 'Full Armor of God' to Fight Leftism: 'Our Rights Come from God'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said over the weekend he is prepared to put on the “full armor of God” to fight against leftism.

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HMS Defender: What will be the fallout from Black Sea incident?

BBC's Frank Gardner looks at what impact the Russia-UK confrontation off Crimea might have for global security.

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Russian jets and ships shadow British warship

BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale reports from the deck of HMS Defender in the Black Sea as it was harassed by Russia's military.

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NJ School Board Restores Holiday Names Amid Back Lash From Parents, Community Members

The Randolph Board of Education in New Jersey has reversed its decision to remove the names of holidays from the school calendar following a stormy meeting on Monday.

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Biden Wants to Combat America's Spike in Violent Crimes by Targeting Unlawful Gun Dealers

President Joe Biden is preparing to lay out new steps to stem the rising tide of violent crime across the country, which has become a major political issue.

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John McAfee: Anti-virus creator found dead in prison cell

The software mogul is found dead hours after a Spanish court allowed his extradition to the US on tax charges.

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Euro 2020: Fans make pro-LGBT protest at Germany-Hungary football game

Rainbow flags were flown at the match, after Uefa banned the arena from lighting up in the colours.

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Italian PM rebuffs Vatican protest over proposed homophobia law

Mario Draghi has rebuffed the Vatican after it issued a protest over a bill on gay and other rights.

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Dems Seem to Threaten Catholic Church Over Idea of Denying Communion to Pro-Choice Politicians

As U.S. Catholic bishops draft a document about Communion and whether politicians who support abortion can be denied the sacrament, one Democrat has suggested taking away the tax-exempt status from Catholic churches for following their biblical beliefs about the sanctity of life.

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'It's Absurd': Loudoun School Board Ends Meeting Abruptly as Furious Parents Protest Christian Teacher's Suspension

Virginia's Loudon County School Board decided to abruptly cut off all public comments during a meeting Tuesday night after residents and parents showed up to complain about the new transgender and critical race theory policy proposals.

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Chris Brown accused of hitting woman in LA

Police will now consider whether to bring any charges against the R&B star.

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Apple Daily: Hong Kong pro-democracy paper announces closure

The paper's closure - days after its assets were frozen - is a blow to media freedom in Hong Kong.

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The Nigerian priest saving Igbo deities from the bonfires

Reverend Paul Obayi preserves artefacts burnt by preachers who see them as symbols of idolatry.

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Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained

The ongoing arrangement has sparked a public backlash from fans who support the #FreeBritney movement.

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Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley to bar unvaccinated staff

Last week, Morgan Stanley's chief executive told workers 'if you can eat out, you can go to the office'.

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Covid: Sydney faces new restrictions as cluster grows

Australia's largest city sees its worst outbreak this year as a cluster infected with the Delta strain grows.

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Hong Kong's first trial under national security law starts without jury

Tong Ying-kit could be convicted to life in prison in the controversial trial without jury

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'Heartbreaking' conditions in US migrant child camp

An investigation by the BBC has uncovered alarming conditions at a child migrant camp in Texas.

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US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites

The US Department of Justice says 36 websites linked to the Iranian government were seized.

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‘Heartless’ Queensland bars US couple from seeing dying father

A US couple make a desperate plea after being denied quarantine exemption in Queensland.

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Abortion Survivor Testifies in Congress Against 'Women's Health Protection Act' - Here's Her Remarkable Story

Melissa Ohden, a pro-life speaker, writer, and advocate with the Abortion Survivors Network testified on Capitol Hill last week against the Women's Health Protection Act.

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Education interrupted: Kashmir students climb mountain to cross digital divide

Students in a remote village in the Himalayas struggle to access the internet in order to take classes.

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Elephants' 500km-trek across China baffles scientists

Scientists are surprised by how far they've gone and say they're displaying other unusual behaviours.

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'The risk you run': Colombia's women protesters on sexual violence

Women taking part in Colombia's anti-government protests speak out about the harassment they face.

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Hungary's anti-gay law threatens programming of TV favourites

International condemnation grows towards a Hungarian law banning depiction of homosexuality to under-18s.

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Senate Republicans block Democrats' election bill

The legislation - which sought to make it easier for Americans to vote by post - fails in the Senate.

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Washington Post Criticized for Video That Pushes White People to Feel 'Deep Shame' for 'Whiteness'

The Washington Post released a video Friday as part of its podcast series titled "The New Normal" where scholars and so-called experts discuss white racial identity and encourage people to understand their "whiteness."

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Mayor Bans Pledge of Allegiance at Town Meeting, What Happened Next Shows Patriotism Isn't Dead in America

A Colorado mayor tried to ban the Pledge of Allegiance at a town trustee meeting last week, but committee members decided to recite it anyway.

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Millions become millionaires in Covid pandemic

Soaring stock markets and property prices help boost the wealth of the wealthy, research suggests.

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'You Can Be Free in Jesus': As COVID Has Spiked Anxiety in America, Author Shares Testimony of Healing

The number of adults affected by anxiety is staggering and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it worse.

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89 Ohio Pastors Proclaim 'Day of Prayer and Appreciation' for Richland County Law Enforcement

As efforts to defund police departments across the nation continue, a large group of clergy from one Ohio county recently called for a day of prayer and appreciation for its local police force and sheriff's department.  

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy fighting reported

Rebel forces claim to have seized several towns, which the army has dismissed as "fake news".

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'Love, PORTLAND': After 150 Nights of Antifa-Infested Riots, Leftist City Tries to Woo Tourists with Full-Page NYT Ad

It appears the City of Portland, Oregon is trying to change its image or at least do damage control after the nation's eyes have been on it for the past year due to 150 nights of rioting. 

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Myanmar army clashes with anti-junta militia in major city

Four members of the opposition militia are reported dead in the first such clashes in a major city.

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Billie Eilish sorry for mouthing anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video

The singer said she's "appalled" by a clip which has been shared recently on TikTok.

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US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains

The Pentagon says September is still its withdrawal target as the Taliban seizes land and weapons.

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Singaporean who tortured and killed Myanmar maid gets 30 years in jail

The 24-year old maid from Myanmar was tortured and starved before her death in 2016.

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Australian mouse plague: Thousands of inmates moved from infested jail

Hundreds of inmates are relocated as New South Wales grapples with exploding numbers of mice.

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Canada: Fire destroys two Catholic churches on indigenous land

Police are treating the two blazes in the western province of British Columbia as suspicious.

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Covid vaccine: Why are Australians cancelling AstraZeneca jabs?

Doctors fear rising concern fuelled by the government's change in advice may slow down vaccinations.

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Cambodia charges environment activists with insulting the king

Accused of insulting the king, the environment activists face up to 10 years in prison.

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China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency

The latest crackdown on cryptocurrency comes days after China stopped Bitcoin mining in Sichuan province.

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New York mayoral election: What voters want from a new mayor

Learn what's at stake as voters head to the polls to choose a new leader for New York City.

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Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger', Unesco says

The Australian government says it is "stunned" by the UN body's recommendation and will oppose it.

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A fake wedding, and a $250,000 scam - 'I was such an idiot'

How a British man's dreams of a future with his Ukrainian fiancee ended in financial disaster.

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Tokyo 2020: Does Japan have Covid under control?

With the Olympics starting in July, what is happening with coronavirus in Japan?

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India economy: Seven years of Modi in seven charts

Covid battered an already sluggish economy, weakened by poor growth, job losses and stagnant exports.

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Eva Schloss: 'Why I took Austrian citizenship aged 92'

Eva Schloss has accepted Austrian citizenship, more than 80 years after she fled the country. Why?

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How farmers and scientists strive for more flavour

By manipulating genes scientists say they can create better-tasting produce, but is it necessary?

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Nicaragua political arrests lead Argentina and Mexico to recall envoys

Argentina and Mexico recall ambassadors for talks after a fifth presidential hopeful is detained.

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NFL: Carl Nassib becomes first active player to come out as gay

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib becomes the first active NFL player to come out as gay.

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Covid sweeps India's Buddhist monasteries

Monasteries in India's Himalayan state of Sikkim have been especially vulnerable to the virus.

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China fails to meet promises on missing Xinjiang children

China made a public pledge to help find Kalbinur Tursan's children but she may never see them again.

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Covid: Vaccines running out in poorer nations, WHO says

There are chronic shortages in some nations where Covid infections are surging, a key official says.

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US Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA

The country's top court examined whether caps on benefits to student athletes violated federal law.

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India Covid vaccination: New policy to speed up delivery

PM Modi praises its strong start but will the new vaccine rollout plan will have a long term impact?

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Pakistani lawyer who represented Asia Bibi says he faces threats to his life

Saif ul Malook, who represented Asia Bibi and overturned blasphemy cases, describes death threats.

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Swedish government toppled in no confidence vote

Prime Minister Stefan Lofven loses the vote following a dispute over rent controls.

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Inflation Ahead? Even A Top Economist Says It's Complicated

Two months of sharply rising prices have raised concerns that record-high government financial aid and the Federal Reserve’s ultra-low interest rate policies — when the economy is already surging — have elevated the risk of accelerating inflation. 

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Tokyo 2020: Up to 10,000 Japanese fans will be permitted at Olympic venues

Up to 10,000 Japanese fans - or 50% capacity - will be permitted at venues at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Tropical Depression Claudette Regaining Strength After 13 Killed in Alabama

Tropical Depression Claudette is regaining strength and expected to return to tropical storm status as it nears the coasts of North and South Carolina. 

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Ethiopia elections 2021: Abiy Ahmed faces first vote amid conflict

Abiy Ahmed is hoping to secure a popular mandate, but polls are not being held in war-torn Tigray.

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Laurel Hubbard: First transgender athlete to compete at Olympics

NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is headed for Tokyo but critics say she has an unfair advantage.

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International Day of Yoga: Muted celebrations due to Covid-19

Ministers urge people to follow yoga but ask them to avoid big gatherings to mark the day.

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Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser

It comes after 500 officers raided the paper and froze HK$18m worth of assets linked to the company.

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Barnaby Joyce to return as Australia deputy PM after party revolt

Barnaby Joyce's return as deputy prime minister could impact Australia's climate change policies.

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Armenia election: PM Nikol Pashinyan claims victory

The snap election was called in the wake of the country's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan.

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France regional election: Macron and Le Pen fail to make ground - exit poll

Early results indicate both parties have failed to make ground in France's regional elections.

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Usain Bolt welcomes newborn twin sons Thunder and Saint Leo

The Olympic champion and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett announced the births on Instagram.

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North Korea's attempted $1bn bank hack

In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh's national bank and came within an inch of success. But how did they do it?

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Joe Biden: My surprise claim to be the US president's English cousin

Paul Harris has records that show a link to the president via recently discovered English ancestors.

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French court dog helps soothe anxious victims of crime

How one Labrador has helped the victims of violent crime in southern France.

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Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson

Birtukan Mideksa, a former opposition leader who went into exile in the US, says "shortfalls are inevitable".

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South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life

Some South Korean families are abandoning Seoul and swapping megacity isolation for rural village life.

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US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in 'Full Ship Shock Trial'

The US Navy conducted a 'Full Ship Shock Trial' against its aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.

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South Africa gems that sparked rush are quartz not diamonds

Thousands of people rushed to KwaHlathi village after a man found what turns out to be quartz.

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Former Tennessee Governor, Mayor Examines Relationship Between Faith and Politics

Former two-term Tennessee governor and mayor, Bill Haslam, has a new book, "Faithful Presence: The Promise and The Peril of Faith in the Public Square" which opens the conversation to Christ-following communication, and behavior for the unique and redemptive role of faith in politics.

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One dead after driver crashes into Florida Pride parade

The motive of the driver - who hit two people at the Fort Lauderdale event - is unknown.

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Oklahoma Man Finds Bible From 1946 in His Yard, Returns it to Owners Family

An Oklahoma family was reunited with their late mother's Bible after a man found it while mowing his lawn.

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Commentary: Americans Are Turning to the Bible

When the American Bible Society was founded in 1816, millions of people around the world were experiencing what historians have come to call "the year without a summer."

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Official: 10 Killed in Alabama Crash, 'Likely' Due to Storm

Ten people, including nine children, were killed Saturday in a two-vehicle crash, according to Butler County Coroner Wayne Garlock, who said the vehicles likely hydroplaned on wet roads.

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Deputy PM defends timing of Irish unity comments

The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification.

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Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid.

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Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan

The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad which were fully vaccinated, reports say.

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Belgium: Body of fugitive far-right soldier found

The shooting instructor went missing in May after taking weapons from a base, sparking a huge manhunt.

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Trans US veterans to be offered gender surgery for first time

Veterans Affairs officials announce they will cover surgery for trans veterans for the first time.

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Claudette to swipe US Atlantic Coast, Canada after drenching Gulf Coast

The third tropical storm of the season formed along the Louisiana coast early Saturday, but it could go on to impact much of the eastern U.S. and even Canada before dissipating.

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Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening.

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Newest NYPD Bomb Squad K-9s All Named After Fallen Officers

Graduating into K9 officer status is no easy task. Hundreds of hours are spent learning detailed obedience, bomb-sniffing, getting targets, and many other skills.

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Antwerp: Five construction workers killed in school building site collapse

All of the victims were construction workers who had been building the new primary school.

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In pictures: 1,000 Dreams to mark World Refugee Day

Refugees across Europe set out to record the lives of those who have also fled persecution.

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'War on Terror': Are big military deployments over?

Twenty years on from the "War on Terror", is it the end of big military deployments to warzones?

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K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols

From buying billboard space to food trucks, here's how fans of Korean pop culture support their idols.

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Ethiopia elections: The misinformation circulating online

As Ethiopians prepare to go to the polls, false and misleading content has been spreading online.

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Troubled US teens left traumatised by tough love camps

Paris Hilton is among thousands who allege abuse at programmes aimed at reforming US teenagers.

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Iran election: Israel voices 'grave concern' over Ebrahim Raisi

Israel says Ebrahim Raisi has nuclear ambitions and is Iran's most extremist president yet.

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Arizona police shoot driver who crashed into charity bike ride

Six cyclists and the suspect are critically injured after the incident at a charity bike ride.

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'World's oldest' alligator Muja celebrates 85th birthday at Belgrade Zoo

From surviving World War Two to becoming a hit on TikTok, Belgrade Zoo star Muja has been through a lot.

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Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation

Experts warn the outbreak could worsen amid a slow vaccination programme and the start of winter.

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Iran election: Wariness and welcome for Ebrahim Raisi

Ebrahim Raisi's win in the country's presidential election has prompted mixed reactions across the region.

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Girl Scouts Have Millions of Unsold Cookies Due to COVID Pandemic, Urges Public to Buy Them for First Responders

The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.

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'We are Called to Make People Our First Priority': KY Church Kicks Off 'Heart The City' Week of Service Campaign

The 7 Hills Church in Florence, Ky., has announced it's on a mission to "love" the residents of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky.

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Mike Pence: Hecklers brand ex-VP 'traitor' at conservative conference

Mike Pence draws jeers, apparently for his refusal to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

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Paris police search for two e-scooter riders after pedestrian killed

Two women on an electric scooter hit a pedestrian and did not stop to provide help, officials say.

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Joe and Jill Biden announce death of 'beloved' dog Champ

Champ, a German Shepherd, had been with the couple for 13 years and lived at the White House.

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Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path

The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions.

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Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave

Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region.

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Tropical Storm Claudette Brings Rain, Floods to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Claudette dumped heavy rain across coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama as it chugged inland Saturday, threatening flash floods and possibly tornadoes along its soggy course across the Southeast.

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‘How Do I Have Two Medical Degrees If I’m Oppressed?’: Man Blasts Critical Race Theory With Powerful Speech

Ty Smith, a parent who hosts a weekend radio show in central Illinois, blasted Critical Race Theory (CRT) in a blistering short speech before a crowded district school board meeting, the latest in a growing chorus of frustrated parents who view CRT as an ideology that flies directly in the face of the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King.

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Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off

Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.

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Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip

German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria.

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Iran election: Hardliner Raisi set to win in first round

Vote-counting shows Ebrahim Raisi - Iran's top judge - has so far received 62% of the vote.

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Why Ethiopia’s 'alphabet generation' feel betrayed by Abiy

PM Abiy Ahmed swept to power after mass protests, but his Oromo community still feel like outsiders.

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Australia take wine dispute with China to WTO

China accuses Australia of an illegal trade practice, but Australia believes the motive is political.

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Milkha Singh: India's 'Flying Sikh' dies from Covid

The country's most famous athlete ran for his life as a child and then ran to win medals.

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Myanmar coup: UN calls for arms embargo against military

In a rare move, the UN condemns the overthrowing of Aung San Suu Kyi and calls for an arms embargo.

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Life in lockdown: The pandemic through our eyes

From freshman college to new life and loss, three young photographers document their pandemic year.

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Armenia's war defeat prompts bitter vote on rebuilding country

After a fierce campaign, the election will decide the country's post-war future.

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Myanmar: Who are the ethnic armies training protesters?

Many protesters are being trained by ethnic armed groups - can they eventually topple the junta?

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North Korea: Why doesn't it have enough food this year?

The country's leader Kim Jong-un has warned of shortages - what do we know about the food situation?

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France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency

France's far-right National Rally party looks set to top Sunday's first round regional vote.

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Lisbon gave protesters' data to foreign embassies - audit

Data was illegally shared in 52 cases in 2018-19, with reports citing embassies of China and Russia.

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Abortion rights: US Catholic bishops face clash with Biden

US Catholic leaders begin a process that may call for the president to be barred from Holy Communion.

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Ethiopia election: A sham or democratic rebirth?

Why the stakes are so high in the nation's first attempt at free and fair elections.

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Gaza fire balloons draw renewed Israel air strikes

Arson attacks and retaliatory air strikes put further strain on a fragile ceasefire.

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Record number of displaced people despite Covid: UN refugee agency

Some 82 million people have been forcibly displaced, more than 1% of the world's population.

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Giant rhino fossils in China show new species was 'taller than giraffe'

The Paraceratherium linxiaense was taller than a giraffe and weighed as much as four large African elephants.

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TikTok owner ByteDance sees its earnings double in 2020

China's biggest technology companies have been coming under increasing scrutiny both at home and abroad.

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Kim Jong-un prepares for 'dialogue and confrontation' with the US

North Korea had earlier snubbed efforts by the Biden's administration to establish diplomatic talks.

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US Supreme Court blocks child slavery lawsuit against chocolate firms

In their lawsuit, a group of men say they were forced to work on cocoa firms in Ivory Coast.

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Iranians vote in presidential election marred by disqualification row

All but one of the four candidates to succeed Hassan Rouhani are regarded as hardliners.

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Once the future, US now captive to its past

History is inescapable to Americans and visitors alike but now it's become more contested than ever.

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Are Asia's Covid 'winners' entering shaky new territory?

The countries that were best at keeping Covid at bay are now struggling with their exit strategies.

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Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 June 2021

A selection of the week's best photos of Africans from across the continent and elsewhere.

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Iran: How a unique system runs the country

Iran is choosing a new president, part of a unique system of how the country is ruled.

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Alarming Covid surge cools Russia’s football fever

Despite being one of the first countries to develop a jab, Covid cases are sharply rising in Russia.

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Supreme Court Rules 9-0 for Catholic Social Services, Can't Be Forced to Violate Their Faith

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Philadelphia was wrong to reject Catholic Social Services because the group said it wouldn't violate its religious beliefs about sexuality.

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US couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters plead guilty

"I'd do it again," vows Mark McCloskey outside court as he and his wife walk free with a fine.

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Why US millennials are quitting big cities

Remote workers are freer than ever to relocate, especially when smaller cities dangle incentives.

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The Gurkha veterans fighting for Covid care in Nepal

Ghurkas living in a remote part of Nepal say they're struggling to access life-saving treatment for coronavirus.

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Pornhub videos: Women sue, alleging lack of consent

More than 30 women say private or non-consensual videos of them were uploaded to the site.

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Juneteenth: What is the newest US holiday and how is it celebrated?

The commemoration of the last enslaved black American being freed is now an official US holiday.

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David Bowie painting bought for $5 expected to fetch thousands

A painting by musician David Bowie found at a Canadian dump is set to be auctioned for thousands.

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Is Obamacare Here to Stay? Supreme Court Nullifies Legal Challenge to Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the third major challenge to the national health care law known as "Obamacare" on Thursday. 

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Regent Univ. Names Dr. William Hathaway as New Executive VP for Academic Affairs

Dr. William Hathaway will become the new executive vice president for Academic Affairs at Regent University, beginning July 1.

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Survey Reveals 51% of Americans Say They Have a Biblical Worldview, But Don't Believe What the Bible Teaches

The Family Research Council's Center for Biblical Worldview conducted a nationwide survey in an effort to find out whether people possess a biblical worldview and how they seek to integrate that into their life. 

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Several airlines and banks hit by online outage

Multiple airlines and Australian banks suffer an online outage with websites and apps unavailable.

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World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help

This month the country announced plans to become the first nation to make the cryptocurrency legal tender.

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Kim Jong-un admits to 'tense' food situation in North Korea

He told the ruling party that the coronavirus pandemic and a series of storms had led to bad harvests.

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Why what's happening in Ethiopia matters for Africa

Famine conditions and insecurity in Tigray as well as upcoming elections affect the future of Ethiopia.

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Apple Daily: Hong Kong police arrest editor, four other executives

Apple Daily is often critical of Hong Kong and the mainland Chinese leadership.

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'Construction flaws' caused deadly Mexico City metro crash

An overpass collapse killed 26 and has put pressure on leading Mexican politicians and businessmen.

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Why cyber gangs won't worry about US-Russia talks

Plans to tackle ransomware hackers starts on shaky ground with a disagreement over who is responsible.

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Australia's growing thirst for alcohol-free wine and beer

Demand for non-alcoholic drinks "explodes" as more Australians rethink their drinking habits.

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Tigray war: Walking three days to find a hospital

People's lives in northern Ethiopia are in tatters as they deal with famine in the ruins of a war zone.

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Turow: Vast Polish coal mine infuriates the neighbours

The EU's top court has ordered Poland to halt mining at Turow, which affects water levels across the border.

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Why the cruise industry is still navigating choppy waters

The global cruise line industry is hoping to now recover from the pandemic, but problems remain.

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Covid causes new environmental dilemma for India’s Ganges River

Hundreds of bodies have been buried in shallow graves along the banks of the already-polluted Ganges.

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Botswana diamond could be world's third largest

The "rare and extraordinary" gem weighs 1,098 carats and was unveiled by diamond firm, Debswana.

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'We Will Appeal This Decision': Court Rules Against Jack Phillips in Transgender Cake Case

Jack Phillips just wants to make cakes. He also wants to serve the Lord faithfully. Unfortunately, left-wing activists have made that nearly impossible as much of his time and energy is fighting left-wing activists in court.

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Myanmar village of Kin Ma burns down after clashes

The military blames "terrorists" for the incident but locals tell the BBC troops are to blame.

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Africa's Covid patients 'dying from lack of oxygen'

Health agencies and medics tells the BBC of a growing crisis facing low-income African nations.

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Iran's presidential election: Four claims fact-checked

TV debate topics included censorship, Iran's economic performance and political prisoners.

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Biden-Putin summit: 'It's always better to meet face-to-face'

President Joe Biden and President Vladimir Putin hold their first talks since Mr Biden took office.

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Putin: You think we're the unpredictable ones?

Russian President Vladimir Putin responds to US President Joe Biden's calls for "stable and predictable" relations.

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U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday Marking the End of Slavery

The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would make Juneteenth (June 19th) a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.

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IRS Denies Tax-Exempt Status to Christian Non-Profit Saying 'Bible Teachings' Are Affiliated with Republican Beliefs

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) denied tax-exempt status to a Texas Christian non-profit last month, arguing it was not eligible for 501(c)(3) status in part because "Bible teachings are typically affiliated with the Republican party and candidates."

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Shenzhou-12: China to launch first crew to new space station

Three astronauts are set to blast off on China's longest ever human spaceflight mission.

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Conservative U.S. Catholic Bishops Discuss Banning Biden from Communion Over Pro-Abortion Views

America's second Catholic president and his faith are at the forefront of a much-anticipated meeting with U.S. Catholic bishops this week.

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Biden-Putin summit: US and Russian leaders set for tense Geneva talks

The first meeting between the leaders comes as relations between the US and Russia are at rock bottom.

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Euro 2020 - France 1-0 Germany: Several in hospital after parachute protest

Several people have been taken to hospital to receive treatment on injuries caused by a protester who parachuted into the stadium during France's win over Germany, say Uefa.

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Peru: Leftist Castillo wins popular vote in presidential race

Mr Castillo secured just over 50% of all votes, but faces legal battles with rival Keiko Fujimori.

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Billionaire Mackenzie Scott gives away £2bn more

The Amazon founder's ex-wife said she chose 286 teams 'empowering voices the world needs to hear'.

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Spider webs blanket Australian landscape after floods

Millions of spiders fleeing floodwaters have created huge webs as they try to reach higher ground.

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Brexit: Can the UK and the EU reach a deal on Northern Ireland?

How might the UK and EU compromise on the Northern Ireland protocol?

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California's drought may have solved plane crash mystery

An underwater survey company may have found evidence of a plane crash from decades ago.

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Taiwan reports 'record number' of Chinese jets in its air defence zone

The mission comes after Nato and the G7 pointed to China's military threat and human rights record.

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Biden: How Europeans have reacted to president's visit

Three prominent Europeans assess how Joe Biden's talks with European leaders have gone.

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Tracking change in Ethiopia and the challenges ahead

The BBC charts the dramatic changes and challenges facing the country as it goes to the polls.

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US Senate votes to make Juneteenth a holiday

Democratic and Republican senators hail the rare bipartisan measure in the evenly split chamber.

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'I was humiliated': The continuing trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

Survivors have faced threats and bullying from police when seeking justice, says a new rights report.

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Airbnb reportedly pays tourist $7m after rape

According to reports in Bloomberg, the company paid an Australian traveller after a 2016 attack.

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VA School District Still Fighting to Oust Christian Teacher Who Opposes Trans Policy: 'It's Lying to a Child'

The fate of a northern Virginia elementary teacher's job remains unclear after Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) said it would appeal a judge's order to reinstate the educator.

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Israel strikes in Gaza after incendiary balloons

It is the first major flare-up since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in May.

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Drone cameras record social lives of killer whales

A new study suggests killer whales may socialise with each other based on age and gender.

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What are the Delta variant symptoms?

The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading.

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Iran is holding elections on Friday to choose a new president

Seven men are competing to become president but most reformist and centrist candidates are barred from standing.

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Mustafa al-Darwish: Saudi man executed for crimes committed as a minor

Rights groups had called for a halt to the execution, saying that he was tortured into a confession.

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Big Tech Censors Business Owner for Violating 'Community Standards' by Selling Religious, Patriotic Wooden Flags

A small business owner in California who handcrafts wooden flags with religious and patriotic themes was shut down by several Big Tech companies earlier this year for allegedly violating "community standards."

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Tenerife: Protests against violence as search for baby's body continues

The body of a child is found in the sea off Tenerife, but her sister remains missing, feared murdered.

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Audio-Only 'Clubhouse' App Growing in Popularity Among Christian Community

A new app called Clubhouse is exploding in popularity, especially among Christians.

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'North Korea Was Pretty Crazy, but Not This Crazy': Defector Says Ivy League Indoctrination Worse Than Regime

A North Korean who escaped from her country at the age of 13 in 2007, and eventually came to the U.S., transferred her school credits from a South Korean college in 2016, so she could attend the prestigious Columbia University in the Ivy League.

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Biden Looks To Ease EU Trade Tensions Ahead Of Putin Summit

President Joe Biden is seeking to tamp down trade tensions with European allies as he spends one last day consulting with Western democracies ahead of his highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Liz Chicaje: Activist whose fight created a national park

Liz Chicaje, who fought for the creation of Yaguas National Park, has been awarded the Goldman prize.

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Goma volcano: ‘I don't know what happened to my family.’

Several children are missing after becoming separated from their family while fleeing the lava flows.

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Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat

It comes after a summit of alliance leaders described China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge".

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Three things to watch as Joe Biden meets Vladimir Putin

The US president is set to talk to the Russian leader in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday.

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Italian marines: India closes criminal cases in 2012 shooting

The two marines are accused of killing two fishermen off the coast of India's Kerala state in 2012.

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WW2: Unearthing Taiwan's forgotten prisoner of war camps

The island had 16 camps where thousands of Allied soldiers were held captive in brutal conditions.

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Coronavirus G7: Could a billion more vaccines for poorer countries make a difference?

How much difference could the G7 offer of a billion vaccines make to tackling the pandemic?

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Deona Knajdek: Minneapolis mother-of-two killed as car hits protesters

Deona Knajdek was reportedly using her car to block a street when another vehicle hit hers.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene sorry for likening masks to Holocaust

The conservative firebrand says it is important for her to acknowledge her "offensive remarks".

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Biden on Putin: he is a 'worthy adversary'

Joe Biden says he hopes to find areas where cooperation is in the interests of both the US and Russia.

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Pangolin: How do you save the 'world’s most trafficked mammal'?

Thai has dedicated his life to educating the Vietnamese public about pangolin conservation.

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Gigafactories: Europe tools up against US and Asia as a car battery force

As demand for electric cars grows, giant battery factories are being built across Europe.

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Nato and climate change: How big is the problem?

Allied members have agreed to "significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from military activities".

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Ethiopia's election 2021: A quick guide

Prime Minister and Nobel laureate Abiy Ahmed faces his first electoral test since taking office.

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India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts

Vaccination rates are vastly different depending on which district you live in.

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Philippines drugs war: ICC prosecutor seeks full investigation

Fatou Bensouda says there is reasonable basis to believe thousands of civilians were unlawfully killed.

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US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling'

It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying.

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Christiane Amanpour: CNN star says she has ovarian cancer

The award-winning journalist urged women to get regular screenings and take symptoms seriously.

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Reality Winner: US ex-NSA contractor and leaker released from prison

Reality Winner leaked a classified report on Russian hacking to the media and was jailed in 2018.

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Federal Judge Nixes Challenge by Hospital Workers, Says Employees Can Be Forced to Get Vaccine or Lose Their Job

A federal judge in Texas threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Swallowed by a Whale: A Modern Day Headline with Biblical Overtones

In a story with biblical overtones, a lobster diver says a whale tried to swallow him, but he was able to get out alive.

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'Cancel the Cancel Culture': Woke School Board Offends Everyone by Stripping Holiday Names to Not Offend Anyone

A petition drive is underway calling for members of the Randolph, New Jersey Board of Education, and Superintendent Jen Fano to resign after they dropped the names of holidays from the district's school calendar.  

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Nato summit: Nato must face up to China's rise, alliance chief says

The alliance is expected to brand China a security risk at President Biden's first summit.

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Headache and running nose linked to Delta variant

People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers.

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Biden at NATO: Ready to Talk China, Russia and Soothe Allies

President Joe Biden makes his entrance at a NATO summit aiming to consult European allies on efforts to counter provocative actions by China and Russia while highlighting the U.S. commitment to the 30-country alliance that was frequently maligned by predecessor Donald Trump.

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China denounces G7 after statement on Xinjiang and Hong Kong

The country's embassy in the UK hits out after a statement criticised Beijing over a range of issues.

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Ned Beatty, Deliverance, Superman and Toy Story 3 actor, dies aged 83

Dubbed the busiest actor in Hollywood, he was also seen in Nashville, Network and many other films.

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Ziona Chana: Head of 'world's largest family' dies in India's Mizoram state

Ziona Chana, the head of a religious sect that practiced polygamy, had 38 wives and 89 children.

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'We hope it's the beginning of a new Israel'

Many Israelis celebrate as a new coalition government ends 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Christchurch mosque attack: Producer resigns from New Zealand movie after backlash

Critics say the film project is poorly timed and pushes a "white saviour" narrative.

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Novak Djokovic targets 'golden' Grand Slam after French Open win

Novak Djokovic says "everything is possible" as he targets a 'golden' Grand Slam in 2021 after winning the French Open for the second time.

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Nicaragua: Five more opposition figures detained

A total of 12 opposition figures have been now held, including four likely presidential candidates.

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What Putin really wants from Biden

The Geneva summit on 16 June between the Russian and US presidents will not be a friendly encounter.

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Israel's new PM Naftali Bennett vows to unite nation

His pledge comes as his government is voted in, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power.

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WhatsApp launches privacy campaign after backlash

The head of WhatsApp says governments should "demand more security" as encryption comes under fire.

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The buzzwords reflecting the frustration of China's young generation

Millions in China are expressing their desire to break free of a standard definition of success.

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Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees

From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect.

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India coronavirus: 'I lost my father and pregnant wife to Covid'

One man's ordeal in India as the second wave of coronavirus devastates his family.

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Allied Democratic Forces: The Ugandan rebels working with IS in DR Congo

The activity of the Allied Democratic Forces has recently taken on a more global jihadist dimension.

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Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation

Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.

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Naftali Bennett: 'We will heal the rift'

Israel's new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, addressed the Knesset at his first cabinet meeting.

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Madrid protests: Thousands rally against Catalan pardons

Right-wing Spanish parties say plans to pardon separatist leaders are a threat to national unity.

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The Best Way To Talk About Jesus With Others is to Listen to Them

Go to any Christian church in America on any Sunday, and one of the core messages you are certain to hear is how we need to share Jesus with those outside the church. Jesus wants us to do this!

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Health Departments Can't Authorize Religious, Public Schools Closures

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Friday that local health officials are not authorized to ban private and religious schools from holding in-person classes during health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Netanyahu: A shrewd leader who reshaped Israel

Loved and loathed, Israel's ousted long-term PM made his mark on the country at home and abroad.

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Biden: US could 'work with Russia' over Covid, cyber crime and conflict

Joe Biden says the US could "work with Russia" on issues such as Covid, cyber crime and conflicts.

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G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists

The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail.

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Pro-Life Group Issues Warning After Dems Reintroduce 'Egregious' Bill Guaranteeing Abortion Up Until Birth

One pro-life group is warning Americans about a bill that was reintroduced by Democrats last week and aims to override state restrictions on third-trimester abortions. 

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G7 summit: How significant are group's climate pledges?

G7 leaders make new pledges to combat climate change, but campaigners say they lack detail.

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Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder suffered cardiac arrest, says team doctor

Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, says Danish team doctor Morten Boesen.

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Mom Who Survived Mao's Cultural Revolution Issues Warning to School Board: 'CRT Should Have No Place in Our Schools'

A clip of a woman who says she grew up on ‘Mao’s China’ issued a stern warning for schools adopting various forms of Critical Theory.

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Covid spike delays return of Lumumba's remains

Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found.

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Malaysia deports French conspiracy theorist wanted for abduction

French conspiracy theorist Rémy Daillet-Wiedemann is wanted over the kidnapping of a child in April.

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G7 summit: China says small groups do not rule the world

The G7 leaders, who are meeting in England, have sought a unified position over China's rise.

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Guinea-Bissau’s cashew farmers survive tough times

Cashew nuts are Guinea-Bissau's biggest export crop but times are tough for farmers.

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Pakistan: The man trying to improve women's underwear

Mark Moore wants to bring well-made, affordable underwear to Pakistan - he just has to get past the men.

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Baba Ka Dhaba: The year in the life of a viral Delhi eatery owner

Eighty-year-old Kanta Prasad has felt the ups and downs of running a business during a pandemic.

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G7 leaders face biggest climate change decisions in history - David Attenborough

Sir David warns world leaders that humans may be "on the verge of destabilising the entire planet".

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Israel's Netanyahu poised to lose power to new government

Israel's long-term leader is set to be unseated by a coalition of parties which united against him.

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Swiss to vote in pesticide ban referendum

Supporters say pesticides damage the environment, but farmers warn they could lose their livelihoods.

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Disruption to shipping could delay Christmas orders

Global transport of goods has suffered blockages, delays and bottlenecks and won't be resolved quickly.

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Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon's Bezos

The mystery auction winner will be part of the the first human flight by space company Blue Origin.

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E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals

A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3.

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G7 in Cornwall: Environmental protesters take to streets and sea

About 200 protesters paddled out into the bay from Gyllyngvase beach in Falmouth.

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'We Need Revival Like Never Before': Sean Feucht Brings 'Let Us Worship' to His VB Hometown

Praise leader Sean Feucht continued his "Let Us Worship" summer tour by stopping by his hometown of Virginia Beach Friday where hundreds came out to proclaim the name of Jesus. 

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SLS: First view of Nasa's assembled 'megarocket'

Nasa has assembled the key elements of its powerful SLS rocket.

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Massachusetts High School Graduate Gives $40K Scholarship Away to Bless Fellow Students in Need

One graduating high school senior in Massachusetts earned a $40,000 scholarship for college but asked school officials to give the endowment to another student.      

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Exceptional Western US Heat Wave to Bring Days of Dangerously High Temperatures

The magnitude of the heat expected across the western United States through the coming week will be one for the record books, according to forecasters. And it's not just how hot it will get that will set this particular heat wave apart from others the region has frequently endured in the past -- it's how long it will last.

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Boaters have a close call with a Texas dam

The four passengers were rescued after their boat got stuck at the top of the dam.

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Crocodile attack twin: 'Mel is breathing on her own'

A British woman attacked by a crocodile in Mexico is out of her coma and breathing on her own.

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Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released from prison

Agnes Chow and other activists were jailed last year for their role in pro-democracy rallies in 2019.

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G7: Leaders to unveil global anti-pandemic action plan

They will pledge all their resources to ensure a global pandemic like Covid-19 is never repeated.

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'Incredible Work': Richmond Fire Dept Rescues 19 People from Cars During Flash Floods

The Richmond, Virginia Fire Department rescued 19 people from their vehicles on Wednesday after storms moved through the region causing flash flooding. 

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Humpback whale gulps and spits out Cape Cod lobsterman

Michael Packard ended up in the marine giant's mouth for about half a minute off Massachusetts.

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US lawmakers introduce bills targeting Big Tech

The bills target Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google and some of the anti-trust actions they stand accused of.

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Tokyo Olympics: Why people are afraid to show support for the Games

Some Japanese - including athletes - are afraid to come forward and show support for the Olympics.

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MH17 plane crash: Horror and hope for families as trial starts

Four people are on trial for shooting down flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine, but none are in court.

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Joe Biden: Unearthing the president's unsung English roots

An English link has been added to the president's famed Irish ancestry. But is it meaningful to him?

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Pan-African Parliament: Punches, kicks and death threats

MPs brawled after failing to agree on a new president, showing how elusive political unity remains.

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Covid: Is there a limit to how much worse variants can get?

The coronavirus has changed and changed again, getting more transmissible each time.

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Class 12 exams: India students face uncertain future amid pandemic

The cancellation of school-leaving tests has students in India staring at an uncertain future.

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Why Kim Jong-un is waging war on slang, jeans and foreign films

A sweeping new law makes the smuggling of foreign news, films or drama punishable by death.

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'Clothes are torn, worn out - I can't find work gloves'

How supply chains can be strengthened to protect against shocks and shortages in the future.

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Daniel Ellsberg: The 90-year-old whistleblower tempting prosecution

Fifty years after he leaked the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg says he's made another disclosure.

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Myanmar: The mysterious deaths of the NLD party officials

The deaths of officials from Aung San Suu Kyi's party have raised scrutiny of the military's actions.

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Vaccinating children against Covid-19

Ros Atkins on the debate about giving Pfizer vaccine to children aged 12-15.

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The Queen: ‘Are you supposed to be looking as if you’re enjoying yourself?’

The Queen isn't afraid to lighten the mood at the G7 'family photo'

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Teen who filmed George Floyd's murder given journalism award

Darnella Frazier received a special citation by the Pulitzer Prize board for her courage.

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Palestinian teenager shot dead in clash at protest

The Israeli army said there was a riot at Beita, near Nablus, and soldiers' lives were in danger.

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G7: Boris Johnson kicks off summit with plea to tackle inequality

The UK's PM urges leaders to "build back better" after Covid, as the Queen joins them for a dinner.

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Covid: Celebrity Millennium cruise guests test positive for virus

Royal Caribbean restarted cruises in June after they were suspended for more than a year.

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Trump officials seized Democrats' Apple data: reports

At least two Democrats and their families had their Apple data seized under President Trump.

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G7: UK and US have an 'indestructible relationship', PM says

Boris Johnson tells the BBC he has coined a new term for the so-called "special relationship".

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Saman Abbas: Family on the run over teen's disappearance in Italy

Saman Abbas, 18, has not been seen since fighting with her family over an arranged marriage.

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Quiz: How well do you know the Euros? Take our bumper quiz

Ten rounds, 125 possible answers - take on our quiz and test your Euros knowledge.

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Covid-19 pandemic: Chile capital locks down despite mass vaccination

Three-fifths of the country has been vaccinated but rising Covid cases spark new restrictions.

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LGBTQ: The podcast telling Singapore's hidden gay stories

The SG Boys is the first LGBTQ podcast in Singapore - a country where gay sex is still illegal.

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India wildlife officials reunite leopard cub with mum

The two-month old female cub was found stuck in a trench in a tea garden.

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Puerto Rico blackout after fire at power station

The blaze broke out shortly after the firm reported a cyber-attack, which has not yet been linked to fire.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Tragedy of the man-made famine

Aid workers are still unable to reach large parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region because of the war there.

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'Huntington's disease won't stop me having a baby'

Heather and her husband are going to have a baby, even though Heather's time with the child will be limited.

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Trese: What Netflix's new occult anime reveals about the Philippines

The creatures and monsters that come alive in the show tell a tale about today's modern society.

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India's vaccine drive: Stories from the best and worst districts

Vaccination rates vastly different depending on which district you live in.

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Lake Mead: Largest US reservoir dips to record low

Lake Mead along the Arizona-Nevada border is a major water supply source for some 20 million people.

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Coronavirus: Can countries pay back pandemic debt?

Countries around the world have borrowed staggering amounts to deal with the pandemic. But where does a government borrow that money from - and can it ever be paid back?

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Who Is NFAC? Inside the Heavily Armed Black Militia that Calls Itself 'the Backbone of a Military Force'

Black gun ownership has increased 60 percent according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and it's believed to be in response to continued violence impacting that community. Another response is a black militia called the NFAC, the "No F-ing Around Coalition."

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Ilhan Omar: US congresswoman defends 'offensive' Israel remark

After a rare rebuke from colleagues, Democrat Ilhan Omar hits back at her critics' "tropes".

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Why some say this Nevada town siren is a racist relic

The siren has been called a "piece of historical trauma" over its disputed link to sundown towns.

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DeSantis Blasts 'Critical Race Theory' as 'Toxic' as Florida Bans It from Public Schools

Florida's State Board of Education banned "critical race theory" (CRT) from public school classrooms Thursday, adopting new rules it said would shield schoolchildren from curricula that could "distort historical events."

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Solar eclipse 2021: Eclipse lights up sky

Some early risers in the northern hemisphere may have spotted the eclipse in the sky on Thursday morning.

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Australia: New South Wales and Victoria face coldest weather in decades

Unusually low temperatures mark the arrival of winter for much of eastern Australia as cool air travels up from Antartica.

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$95M Raised for Restoration of NYC Church Destroyed During 9/11 Terror Attacks

A New York church that was destroyed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is continuing to make progress in its efforts to rebuild. 

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Drought-Stricken Southwest Faces Water, Energy Shortage, Wildfires as Reservoirs Plunge to Historic Lows

Energy and agriculture in the drought-stricken western U.S. are suffering as the water supply in some major reservoirs is dwindling.  

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France to scale down W Africa military operations

French forces have been helping countries in the Sahel region to fight militants.

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Palestinian security officers killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

A firefight erupted after Israeli special forces went to Jenin to arrest suspected militants.

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Meat giant JBS pays $11m in ransom to resolve cyber-attack

Hackers disrupted operations in several markets at the world's largest meat processing company.

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Number of migrants at US border hits new record high

US border agents encounter more than 180,000 immigrants, the largest monthly total since 2000.

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Keystone XL pipeline halted after Biden blocks permit

The Canadian developer says it will dismantle their equipment and "ensure a safe termination".

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Alberto Fernandez: Argentine president apologises for Brazil comments

Alberto Fernandez said Brazilians were "from the jungle", prompting a response from Brazil's leader.

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'Miraculous' mosquito hack cuts dengue by 77%

Infecting the mosquitoes with a different bug slams the breaks on dengue fever, trial finds.

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Biden warns Russia against 'harmful activities' at start of first official trip

Mr Biden, making his first overseas trip as president, is seeking to bolster ties with US allies.

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Why classical musicians are performing among tombstones

The New York Philharmonic is back, playing to a live - and not-so-live - audience.

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French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic wins after Paris fans boo 11pm curfew

Novak Djokovic beats Italy's Matteo Berrettini in a French Open quarter-final stopped to ensure fans could leave before a 11pm curfew in Paris.

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Why it is no longer cool to be a crazy rich Asian in China

Netizens are outraged by the sky-high incomes of some people in China amid a gaping wealth gap.

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Keeping Up With the Kardashians: 8 ways one family became a hot topic

As the series ends, we look at how the Kardashians became an office cooler conversation.

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Sacred objects: From police evidence to museum pieces

Sacred objects seized from practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions are being returned after decades.

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The dilemma of rebuilding Gaza without rearming Hamas

Donors are grappling with the challenge of helping Gaza without benefitting its militant rulers.

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Kenyan avocado farm faces more claims of abuse

As the company tries to win back the UK business it lost, more alleged victims have come forward.

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Has Bollywood become more progressive over the years?

A new study of film dialogues looks at Bollywood's social biases and how they have changed over 70 years.

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'I can speak freely and use swear words as I see fit'

The rise of email "newsletter" providers that allow writers to directly connect with readers.

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Alexei Navalny: Moscow court outlaws 'extremist' organisations

A court classifies them as extremists, meaning activists risk jail if they continue their work.

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Covid in India: The mother and son feeding Mumbai's poor

Harsh Mandavia and his mother have provided more than 25,000 meals to people hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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G7: What it's all about in 60 seconds

Jon Kay tells us what is happening ahead of this weekend's G7 summit in just one minute.

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