Maharashtra: The Lavani dancers fighting for their daughters' future

These folk dancers from Maharashtra don't want their daughters to learn the traditional dance - why?

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Tornado caught on camera moving across Little Rock, Arkansas

Nearly 70,000 people are without power in Arkansas, which is in a state of emergency.

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The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air

Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV.

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Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinøya.

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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

Andrew Tate and his brother to be released from custody into house arrest with immediate effect, Romanian judge rules

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Operation Blessing Brings Much-Needed Supplies to Mississippi Families, Seeks Volunteers to Help with Clean Up

President Joe Biden traveled to Mississippi Friday afternoon to meet with victims of last week's devastating tornado. Operation Blessing trucks arrived in Rolling Fork Thursday, delivering food, water, and cleaning supplies to the Rising Star Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

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Donald Trump Indicted: First Ex-President Charged with a Crime

A lawyer for Donald Trump said Thursday he's been told that the former president has been indicted in New York on charges involving hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. 

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski-crash jury deliberates over who crashed into whom

The highly-watched trial draws to a close as the jury decides who crashed into whom

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'God Goes With Us as Believers': Fox News Sunday Host Shannon Bream on 'Love Stories of the Bible'

WASHINGTON – As a respected Washington journalist, Shannon Bream is on the rise. In addition to recently becoming the host of Fox News Sunday, she's also making a name for herself as a bestselling author. 

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The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings

This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings.

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Pope could leave hospital in days after bronchitis

The Vatican says there has been "a marked improvement" in the 86-year-old pontiff's health.

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The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity.

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Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The Sabrina The Teenage Witch actress says she was near Monday's deadly Nashville school shooting.

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Tulsa Church Cites 'Restoration', Hires Carl Lentz for First Staff Role Since Hillsong Implosion

Former Hillsong East Coast Pastor Carl Lentz has been named to the staff of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Okla. 

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'Doomsday Clock' Ticks: Elon Musk, Experts Warn of 'Catastrophic Scenario', Suggest a 'Pause' of A.I.

The startling pace at which artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are growing is sparking alarm, discontent, and concern among analysts, with some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent names rising up to call for a pause before such advances propagate severe societal damage.

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Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet.

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VA School District Removes 14 Books ID'd as 'Sexually Explicit' Under State Law

Fourteen books will be removed from Spotsylvania County, Virginia Public School (SCPS) Library shelves this week after a local parent filed a complaint about their content.  

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Competitive fishermen plead guilty in walleye cheating scandal

The duo had placed lead weights in their catch in an attempt to win a fishing tournament last year.

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Gay Ugandan asks 'Where will I go?' as secret shelters under threat

Gay sex is already illegal in Uganda but a tough new law threatens the places where some seek refuge.

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D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game

As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.

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Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply.

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Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents' house

Police say the parents felt the suspect should not own weapons, but did not realise guns were in the house.

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Suspect Arrested in Vandalism of Pro-Life Center, but What About Last Year's Firebombing?

The Amherst, New York Police Department has announced an arrest has been made in the vandalism of a pro-life pregnancy center's sign in Buffalo, New York. 

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Social Security Is a 'Pyramid Scheme' That's About to Go Broke: Here's How Congress Can Save It

Social Security is going broke, and many younger Americans wonder if it will be available when they retire. So, what can be done to save it for current retirees and future generations? Capitol Hill Republicans are sounding the alarm and insist change is not only long overdue but necessary.  "Just to look at the next 10-year window, for the first time three trust funds go insolvent. The Highway Trust Fund, Medicare, and Social Security," House Speaker Kevin McCarthy recently explained. "So, if nothing happens, they are in debt."

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Appeals Court Looks Into Case of Fire Chief Who Was Fired for Attending Christian Event

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is now considering a major religious discrimination case involving a fire chief who was dismissed after attending a leadership conference held at a church. 

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'In Jesus Name,' Disaster Relief Teams Offer Immediate Support to Resident's in Tornado Devastated Areas of Mississippi

A state of emergency remains in place in Mississippi after a devastating EF-4 tornado left a trail of destruction and death Friday night. The nearly mile-wide twister traveled on the ground for about 60 miles, killing more than two dozen people.   

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Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?'

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media.

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Utah Parent Calls The Holy Bible 'Porn', Asks School District to Remove It for Sexual Content

Warning: This news report contains graphic material that may be unsuitable for some readers. A 2022 Utah law has been used to question dozens of books across the state considered by some to be inappropriate for children and in some cases even pornographic. Now, a parent has requested a school district remove the Holy Bible from its schools for inappropriate content. 

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Meteorologist Credited With Saving Lives After Viral, On-Air Prayer During Tornado: 'Dear Jesus, Please Help Them'

It’s become the prayer heard around the world — a desperate and heartfelt plea to the Lord from a meteorologist stunned, beleaguered, and beside himself due to the troubling storm report he was delivering.

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The Woman Behind the Roe v Wade Reversal Points to Just One Thing: 'People Were Praying'

The impact from overturning the federal right to abortion is still spreading across the country with legal battles unfolding in numerous states. In Mississippi, abortion is illegal, although few people know the state's attorney general also paved the way for the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision. 

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Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

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Turkish earthquake: Survivors' haunting search for missing relatives

Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find them dead or alive.

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Operation Blessing Deploys Emergency Relief Team to Mississippi

The Silver City and Rolling Fork communities of the state of Mississippi have faced devastation and tragic loss of life due to the wrath of an EF-4 category tornado that touched down Friday.

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BBC visits destroyed homes of Mississippi tornado victims

We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their home.

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Online trolls are taking a toll in China

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant.

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More storms feared after Mississippi tornado

Friday night's tornado in the southern US killed 26 people and has displaced hundreds more.

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School.

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Lebanon wakes up in two rival time zones

The time of day is a matter of dispute because of a row between political and religious authorities.

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Deadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

The tornado claimed the lives of at least 26 people and obliterated one rural town.

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Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia's protests

The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests.

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'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.

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Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies.

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Waco, Texas: Donald Trump rallies on anniversary of deadly standoff

Waco, Texas, was the site of a deadly standoff in 1993 between the US government and an "Army of God".

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Europe migrant crisis: Dozens missing off Tunisian coast

The boat, which was trying to reach Italy, is the fifth to capsize in two days in the Mediterranean.

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The sacred tattoos inked by Thai monks

The BBC visits a 400-year-old Thai temple where devotees get spiritual tattoos.

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Methodist Exodus in High Gear as Largest UMC Churches in Michigan, AL, SC Want Out

Some of the largest U.S. churches in the United Methodist Church (UMC) are leaving the Protestant denomination as the UMC is accelerating its moves to become more accepting of LGBTQ lifestyles, despite biblical prohibitions. This has led to severe divisions within the denomination and more departures from the group.   

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France protests: Macron takes off 'luxury' watch during TV interview

The president's team say the watch was banging on the table - but critics say it was a bad look.

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Scottish paedophile jailed for directing Philippines child abuse

Gary Campbell, 59, paid for abuse to be carried out as he watched from his home in Sutherland.

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US and Canada reach deal to reject asylum seekers - reports

The move is part of efforts to limit a surge of border crossings between New York and Quebec.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 March 2023

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

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Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests

Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.

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4 Suspects Arrested for 'Hate Crime', Shooting 50+ Rounds at Missouri Church Building

Four people were arrested early Sunday morning after the suspects fired shots at a church building in Morgan County, Missouri.

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Stanford Diversity Dean on Leave After Heckling Incident 'from Hell', Dershowitz Reveals Marxist Group Planned It

Stanford University's associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been placed on leave after she participated in a student-led protest during a federal judge's scheduled speaking engagement on campus.

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Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud.

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Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul hit with SEC charges over crypto scheme

Eight stars including Soulja Boy did not disclose payments for touting cryptocurrencies, the SEC says.

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Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Attacked for Second Time in Less Than a Year

A pro-life pregnancy center in Buffalo, New York, has been attacked for the second time in less than a year.

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8 States Considering Bills That Could Force Device Makers to Block Porn

Proposed measures in eight states are targeting pornography by requiring phone and tablet manufacturers to include filters that would automatically censor any nude or sexually explicit content. 

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Coppola Jr becomes film family's latest star, with viral TikTok clip

The next generation in the famous film-making dynasty inadvertently becomes a social media star.

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Police: 2 School Administrators Shot at Denver High School

Two school administrators were shot on Wednesday morning at a Denver high school after a handgun was found on a student subjected to daily searches, authorities said.

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Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale

An Israeli museum is showing the 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon before it is sold for as much as $50m.

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From street truce to Olympic battles - breaking's 40-year odyssey

When peace broke out among New York's gangs, breaking was born. But few foresaw it conquering the world and morphing into an Olympic sport.

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Badger tunnels halt traffic on Dutch railways

Trains in the north and south of the Netherlands are affected, with some services stopping for a week.

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Cheers and applause as Uganda passes new bill banning identifying as LGBT

Uganda's parliament drafts new law that criminalises identifying as LGBT in the country.

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NJ Mom Treated Like a Terrorist Threat, 'Demonized' for Questioning Sexual Posters in Elementary School

A New Jersey mother who says she was treated like a terrorist for questioning offensive signs at a local school last November is now suing nine individuals who she says violated her civil rights. 

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Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning

The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard".

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Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region.

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Tennessee Library Director Fired After Allegedly Trying to Sabotage Kirk Cameron Event

The board of a library in northern Tennessee voted last week to fire the director of its Hendersonville library after he allegedly tried to sabotage a February event with Christian author and actor Kirk Cameron.

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'She Was Dead Before the Prayer, and Alive After': ER Doctor Reports 'Clinically Dead' Woman Revived in True 'Miracle'

A medical doctor is testifying that a woman was raised from the dead by the power of prayer hours after emergency room staff had done everything they could to revive her.

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The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders.

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Ohio Pro-Lifers Sound Alarm: Abortions up to 9 Months, No Parental Rights on Abortions or Sex-Changes for Kids

Pro-life groups in Ohio have funded a $5 million ad campaign exposing a proposed amendment that would enshrine abortion into the state constitution as a "right."  

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EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU.

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Central banks to boost flow of US dollars amid market unease

Six central banks move to keep credit flowing worldwide after two big institutions collapsed.

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Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says

The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China.

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What chicken feet tell us about daily life in Egypt

Rising food prices mean Egyptians are struggling to put food on the table for their families.

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Credit Suisse: Bank rescue damages Switzerland's reputation for stability

Beset by scandals and crisis, many people are questioning how a totemic bank ended up beyond repair.

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Putin in Mariupol: Russian leader visits occupied Ukrainian city

The Russian president makes a surprise visit to the ruined Ukrainian city destroyed by Russian forces.

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UBS agrees to rescue deal for troubled bank Credit Suisse

The deal, backed by the Swiss government, follows weekend-long talks aimed at preventing the bank's collapse.

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Ukraine war: Putin pays visit to occupied Mariupol, state media reports

The Russian president toured the Ukrainian city devastated by Russian shelling, the Kremlin says.

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Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town

The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs.

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Credit Suisse bank: UBS said to be in takeover talks with troubled rival

Emergency talks are reported in Zurich as regulators seek a deal for Credit Suisse before Monday.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

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Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud

Rescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy's destructive path through Malawi.

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Millions of dead fish found in Australian river

The large-scale fish deaths were first reported on Friday morning in New South Wales' town of Menindee.

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Can Vladimir Putin actually be arrested?

BBC correspondents Anna Holligan and Steve Rosenberg on the difficulties of detaining a president.

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Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim.

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Lance Reddick, star of The Wire and John Wick, dies aged 60

Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick action-thriller movies, died of natural causes.

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Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato

A vote on Finland's membership now goes to Turkey's parliament, but Sweden's bid is still held up.

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Quiz of the week: What is causing a pong in Paris?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Jenin: Four Palestinians killed in Israeli raid

The dead include at least two senior militants and a 16-year-old boy, Palestinian officials say.

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What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions

The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth.

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Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France

The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead.

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'They Don't Believe in Women in Pulpit:' Female Preacher Was Pulled Off Air Because She's a Woman

The Southern Baptist Convention recently expelled five churches including former pastor Rick Warren's Saddleback Church for having women as pastors. 

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'The Lord Is Not Slowing Down': Revival Flames Spread in Texas and Alabama

The flames from the Asbury Awakening are still burning as reports of revival come from the campuses of secular universities, high schools, and churches across the country. 

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Russian spy network accused of sabotage arrested in Poland

The group of foreign citizens were arrested in Poland accused of a sabotage plot.

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Biden Admin's Washing Machine Proposal Under Fire; Gas Stove Update Called 'Essentially an Outright Ban'

A proposed rule by President Biden's Department of Energy (DOE) would change efficiency standards for washing machines by mandating new machines use considerably less water in the administration's latest effort to "confront the global climate crisis."

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Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt: Football fans throw chairs at Naples riot police

Police respond with tear gas as Eintracht Frankfurt fans charge through the streets.

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Too Much of a Good Thing: These High-Oxalate Healthy Foods Can Cause Problems in Large Amounts

You've probably heard the phrase, "everything in moderation" associated with consuming junk food.  It can also hold true for certain super foods like spinach, almonds, and raspberries.  Many people may believe that if a food is good for us, then eating a lot of it is even better. However, in some cases, too much of a good thing can be bad, according to some health experts like nutritionist Sally K. Norton, MPH, author of Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick and How to Get Better.

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Turkish floods inundate two cities hit by quakes killing 14

Fourteen people are killed as floods sweep through the streets of Sanliurfa and Adiyaman.

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US Judge Warns Rule of Law on Track for 'Barbarism' After Stanford Dean Supports Heckling Tantrum 'from Hell'

A federal appeals court judge is calling for Stanford University to fire one of the college's associate deans after she participated in a student-led protest during his scheduled appearance on campus. He's also calling for the university to discipline the students that were involved. 

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Inflation Remains Stubbornly High, but What Can the Fed Do Now That 2 Big Banks Have Collapsed?

Inflation remains stubbornly high according to the latest Consumer Price Index. February numbers lined up with economists' expectations, but prices are still 6% higher than one year ago and increased slightly from January. 

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Financial Crisis Averted? Feds Tell Depositors at Failed Banks: You'll Get Your Money

Governments in the UK and U.S. took extraordinary steps to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, even as another major bank was shut down. \

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German military boost fails to spend single euro

A plan to strengthen the army in the wake of the Ukraine war has been "pitiful" so far, an MP says.

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Polish abortion: Activist guilty of providing pills to end pregnancy

Justyna Wydrzynska said she sent the pills when she found out the woman was in an abusive relationship.

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Facebook Parent Meta Slashes Another 10,000 Jobs in 2nd Wave of Layoffs

Facebook parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.

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Turkey earthquake: UK team to assess building damage

They are carrying out detailed assessments of why so many buildings collapsed.

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Timed Teaser: When might the asteroid hit Earth?

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

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Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project

The US, UK and Australia say new nuclear-powered submarines will help ensure stability in the Pacific.

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Watch the must-see Oscar moments in 60 seconds

Everything Everywhere All at Once was the big winner at this year's Oscars.

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TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'

Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users.

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Rohingya camp fire was 'planned sabotage' - investigators

Militants set the fire to "dominate" the world's largest refugee camp, Bangladesh investigators say.

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Ukraine war: Heavy losses reported as battle for Bakhmut rages

Both Ukraine and Russia have reported inflicting significant losses in the eastern city.

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Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds.

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Oscars (not red) carpet: The best fashion looks so far - in pictures

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever.

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US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.

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Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.

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Oscars 2023: Who will win and how to watch the ceremony

Cate Blanchett is among nominees at the 95th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

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Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks.

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

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Oscars 2023: Hollywood is playing catch-up with its Asian moment

If Asian superstar Michelle Yeoh makes history by winning an Oscar, Hollywood has much more to gain.

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Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study

Three students in India's Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school.

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Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules.

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'Blatant Violation of the US Constitution': AZ Christian University Sues School District

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) attorneys representing Arizona Christian University (ACU) filed suit Thursday against Washington Elementary School District (WESD) for permanently cutting ties with the university because of its religious beliefs.   

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Indiana School Counselor Fired in Dispute Over District's Policy to Hide Gender Transitions from Parents

An Indiana high school guidance counselor was fired Thursday night by a local school board, accused of making false statements while leaking the district's gender transition plan for students, and its policy to conceal that information from those students' parents. 

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Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month.

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UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea.

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NY State to Pay $250K to Faith-Based Adoption Agency After Trying to Shut It Down for 4 Years

In what's being called a victory for children awaiting adoption and religious ministries, the state of New York has agreed to pay $250,000 in attorneys' fees and costs after trying to close New Hope Family Services because of its religious beliefs.

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Honduras's first woman president legalises morning-after-pill

After a 13-year ban, the emergency contraceptive will now be available for all women in the country.

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Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools

A woman complained after she was thrown out of an open-air pool for going topless.

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US black couple settles lawsuit over 'white-washed' home valuation

The couple's house was valued for nearly half a million dollars more when a white friend posed as the owner.

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Tawang: The Indian monastery town coveted by China

Tawang is home to India's largest Buddhist monastery - China claims it as part of Tibet.

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Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future

Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the country's future.

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A cartel's mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings

A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity gains strength.

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New Reports of Revival, 20 Baptisms at Purdue - Evangelist Chastises Critics, 'God Is Moving, It's Just Starting'

As the flames of the Holy Spirit continue to spread across the nation, there are new reports of young people answering the gospel's call. And one noted evangelist says he believes "it's just starting."  

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Greece train crash: Thousands of protesters call for investment in transport system

Train drivers say they had warned the government about long-running problems with safety systems.

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Cyclone Freddy: Deadly storm set to hit Mozambique a second time

Cyclone Freddy first struck south-east Africa last month, killing 21 people and displacing thousands.

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Thousands protest at Georgian 'foreign agent' bill

Police fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters who say the new draft law limits press freedom.

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The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan's sexist attitudes

In a country with just two women in its cabinet, Satoko Kishimoto is trying to change the culture.

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LGBTQ Members of AZ School Board Ban Christian Student-Teachers Due to Their Biblical Beliefs

An Arizona public school board recently voted to end its partnership with Arizona Christian University (ACU) which had supplied student-teachers to the district for the past 11 years. The reason? The student-teachers Christian faith was deemed to be a threat to LGBTQ students. 

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The 'Global Disinformation Index': Could It Financially Strangle Conservative Websites?

Companies are being steered away from spending advertising dollars with conservative news websites by what's been labeled a "stealth blacklisting operation."   The Global Disinformation Index, based in the United Kingdom, says its mission is "to disrupt the business model of disinformation. To reduce disinformation, we need to remove the financial incentive to create it." 

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Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful?

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US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement.

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Exposed for abuse but still revered – Japan’s J-pop predator

How did the high priest of Japanese pop, Johnny Kitagawa, exploit teenage boys with impunity for so long?

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The Watchmaker's Daughter: New Action Thriller Tells Riveting Story of Corrie ten Boom

Venture back to World War II and the Nazi-occupied Netherlands. That's where the famed ten Boom family ran a successful watch shop which would come to hide many Jews and Resistance workers.  Among the family members was Corrie ten Boom. Books have been written about her heroism and extraordinary faith but none quite like the newly released The Watchmaker's Daughter which reads like an action thriller. 

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'Faith Is Who I Am': NYC Mayor Responds to Critics With History Lesson, 'in God We Trust' Proclamation

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) isn’t backing down from recent comments expressing his inability to separate his faith from public service. However, at least one outlet said he appeared to reverse himself on related statements about the separation of church and state.

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Military Memorial Painting of 'Christ on the Water' Gets Covered Up - Guess Why

A painting known as "Christ on the Water" at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in King's Point, New York, has been completely covered up after a secular group demanded its removal. The memorial is in a room that was formerly the academy's interfaith chapel but has been used for official business.

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss hints at 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not receive ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims.

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Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack

An investigation is under way after preliminary evidence suggests that it is a suicide attack.

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Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic

Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol with immediate effect.

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Bangladesh fire: Probe launched into blaze that has left 12,000 homeless

The fire in the world's largest refugee camp has left at least 12,000 people without shelter.

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Seychelles: The island paradise held prisoner by heroin

The BBC goes inside a Seychelles' jail to see the sharp end of a problem threatening the country.

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Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they?

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Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs.

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US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes.

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Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal.

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Ocean treaty: Historic agreement reached after decade of talks

Countries have reached a landmark agreement to put 30% of the world's oceans into protection.

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Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1.

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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector.

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Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital.

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Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies at 61 after brain aneurysm

The Black Hawk Down star's career was mired by drug problems and domestic violence convictions.

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Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa

The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China.

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DRIVE IT HOME: Christian College Appeals Trans Rule in Battle Against 'Woke Secular Humanist Religion'

As the U.S. Supreme Court considers student loan debt forgiveness, a Christian college in Missouri is asking the court to hear its case about gender and dorm assignments. 

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NY Tries to Force Pro-Life Pregnancy Center to Hire Pro-Abortion Employees

A federal court of appeals reversed a lower court ruling earlier this week that upheld a New York State labor law prohibiting pro-life pregnancy resource centers from discriminating against employees or employee applicants because of their abortion views.

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Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February.

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Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest

Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house.

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US arrests two for illegally exporting aviation tech to Russia

The men allegedly conspired to skirt US export laws to sell sophisticated aviation equipment to Russia.

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Toxic debate over lab leak theory hampers search for Covid origins

US agencies cannot agree on how the pandemic started, with the scientific community bitterly divided.

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New VA Task Force Zeroes in on Antisemitism, Aims to Crack Down and Educate

The Jewish community faces a greater rise in hate than any other religious group in the U.S. With that in mind, Virginia officials are taking the lead in growing efforts to fight antisemitism. 

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Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured.

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GoWokeGoBroke: Hershey Faces Boycott for Pushing Trans Agenda for Women's History Month

Hershey's decision to include a transgender woman in a Canadian advertising campaign promoting Women's History Month and International Women's Day on March 8 has sparked backlash on social media with some users calling for people to boycott the company's products. 

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MO Christian College Asks Supreme Court to Uphold Its Biblical Beliefs on Male and Female Dorms, Showers

A Christian college asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to take up a case on gender identity and dorms.

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Ukraine war: Images show devastated towns near front line

Photographers get access to areas close to the front line left destroyed by the war.

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'An Existential Struggle': Congress Points to Escalating Global Threats from China

In its first public hearing, lawmakers on the newly formed Select Committee on China pointed out rising threats from the communist regime: issues like trade, Taiwan, and TikTok. 

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Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms

The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia.

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At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece.

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Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.

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