Monday, 31 July 2023

Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.

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Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports.

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Unesco recommends adding Venice to endangered list

Italian authorities are failing to protect the city from over tourism and climate change, Unesco says.

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Twitter accused of bullying anti-hate campaigners

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

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NBA Star Jonathan Isaac Launches New Clothing Brand Celebrating 'Faith, Family, and Freedom'

With Target, Bud Light, Disney, and other brands taking center stage in the “woke” culture wars, NBA star Jonathan Isaac has launched a new brand to celebrate faith, freedom, and American values.

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

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

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We're Losing Our Freedom and Our Choices: Has the Constitution Been Effectively 'Terminated'?

Statistics and polling show that your world is shrinking, and not in a good way. Not only are basic freedoms under siege, but economic choices that many of us took for granted are slowly being taken away.  

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Sunday, 30 July 2023

Australia army chopper crash: No hope for survivors, minister says

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

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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

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

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China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad

Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.

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Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

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

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Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

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

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Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

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

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Saturday, 29 July 2023

Europe fires: How Canadair pilots battle the Mediterranean blazes

Water bombers have become a cornerstone of the fight – but flying them requires courage and skill.

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The Chilean band speaking out against police violence

All of the band's musicians were left partially or totally blinded by projectiles fired by police.

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The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle

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

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Why it's getting easier to be a single mum in China

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

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Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue.

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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

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

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Friday, 28 July 2023

Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor

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

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The Big 2024 GOP Divide Over Ukraine

Typically, Republican presidential candidates court evangelicals by talking about their faith or socially conservative issues like abortion and others. While that still is happening today, the war in Ukraine has sort of flipped the GOP script. It has now become a litmus test. 

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Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

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

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Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed

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

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Loudoun County Spending $11M on Gender-Neutral School Bathrooms

What can you buy with $11 million? In Loudon County, Virginia, it's buying gender-neutral bathrooms in two high schools this fall. 

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Rep. Jordan Shares Docs Showing Biden Admin Colluded with Facebook to Censor Americans

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) shared a lengthy thread to his Twitter audience Thursday with what he titled "The Facebook Files, Part 1: Smoking-gun documents prove Facebook censored Americans because of Biden White House pressure." 

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Thursday, 27 July 2023

Experts Warn Biden Admin Water Heater Standards Will Mean Higher Prices, Less Choice

Water heaters are the latest appliance to be targeted by the Biden administration in its effort for consumer appliances to be more energy efficient in the name of climate change. 

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Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

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

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Protesters Vow to 'Dismember' School Board Leader, Kill Her Kids Over Parental Notification Vote

A California school board president says she is facing death threats after the board issued a new parental notification policy stating a child's parents will be advised if the student identifies as transgender at school.

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Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

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

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Student in Mauritania charged with blasphemy over exam paper

The young woman could face the death penalty if found guilty by a court in Mauritania.

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Whistleblower Testifies US Has Retrieved UAPs, Pentagon Denies Cover-Up

A congressional committee heard testimony about unidentified aerial phenomena, also known as UAPs on Wednesday. UAP is the official term the U.S. government uses instead of UFOs or unidentified flying objects.

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Wednesday, 26 July 2023

'You're Responsible': Republicans Accuse DHS Chief of 'Dereliction' Over Border Crisis

Republicans are taking aim at America's top law enforcement official. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the House Judiciary Committee, facing tough questions over his handling of the southern border and the U.S. fentanyl crisis. 

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Texas Woman Sues Medical Groups for $1M Over Physical Disfigurement After Teen Trans Surgery

Another woman who attempted a gender transition as a teenager is now suing the doctors who operated on her claiming they pushed her to "pursue a transgender male identity", take hormone replacement, and have a double mastectomy.

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Elon Musk tweet boosts vaccine conspiracies targeting LeBron James' son

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

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Senate GOP Leader McConnell Briefly Leaves News Conference After Freezing up Mid-Sentence

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Wednesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds. 

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Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

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

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Does White House Agreement Really Safeguard Us as A.I. Threatens Our Privacy?

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are digging into whether A.I. safeguards brokered by the White House go far enough for public safety. The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law is weighing expert testimony on how to best rein in artificial intelligence.  

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Tuesday, 25 July 2023

A California-Style Crisis: 'People Are Just Free to Destroy Their Lives Out in the Open'

Drugs, crime, and homelessness are taking over much of San Francisco – although billions are being spent toward a solution, the city's problems are compounding. A recent report from the University of California San Francisco shows that California accounts for one-third of all homeless people in the U.S. 

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National Monument to Honor Emmett Till Whose Murder Sparked the Civil Rights Movement

The life and legacy of Emmett Till will soon be honored with a national monument. President Biden is signing a proclamation announcing the establishment of the "Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument."

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Italy weather: Summer storms sweep across northern regions

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

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Monday, 24 July 2023

TikTok: Chinese platform challenges X and Threads with text-only posts

The Chinese-owned app says the new function gives users "another way to express themselves".

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Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

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

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Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

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

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Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident.

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Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field

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

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Rhodes fires: View from the airport

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

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Sunday, 23 July 2023

China: Ten die in gymnasium roof collapse, one arrested

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

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Why is technology not making us more productive?

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

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Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

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

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Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

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

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Manipur: The women facing the fire of the conflict

A viral video of an attack on two women in Manipur is encouraging other survivors to speak out.

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Saturday, 22 July 2023

Ukraine war: At least one killed in new Russian strikes on Odesa

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

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Greece fires: What's happening on the island of Rhodes?

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

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Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

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

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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

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

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Friday, 21 July 2023

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship

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

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Heatwaves are new normal as 50C hits US and China - UN

The European heatwave may last into August, the World Meteorological Organization warns.

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Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed.

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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

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

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Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

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

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Free Speech Fight: Fellow Democrats Wanted to Censor RFK Jr.'s Censorship Hearing

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified in a Capitol Hill hearing this week about government censorship. The presidential candidate was called as a witness by House Republicans to talk about the ways he says his speech has been shut down by the government, his own political party, and big tech. 

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Sudan conflict: Medics whipped in Khartoum after convoy attacked - MSF

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

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Thursday, 20 July 2023

Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

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

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Biden's China Policies Under Fire in Wake of Spy Balloon Fiasco: 'The Biggest Bully on the Planet'

The Biden Administration's policies regarding China took center stage before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party on Thursday. While a bipartisan effort led to this special committee, the two parties have different takes on how the administration is handling growing threats from China.  

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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

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

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Detroit Women Serving Up 'Sunday Best' Meals to Hundreds of Homeless

Four Detroit women are putting their hearts on a plate as they serve up home-cooked meals to hundreds of the city's homeless community. 

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Malawi racist videos: Chinese man convicted after BBC expose

Lu Ke was shown by BBC Africa Eye making videos with children, some of which included racist content.

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Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

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

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Wednesday, 19 July 2023

2 IRS Whistleblowers Testify About Obstruction in Hunter Biden Case: 'Prosecutors Concealed' Evidence

On Capitol Hill Wednesday, two IRS whistleblowers testified before Congress, alleging political interference in their investigation of the president's son, Hunter Biden. IRS criminal investigator Joseph Ziegler and his former investigation supervisor Gary Shapley say their findings supported felony charges against Hunter Biden rather than the misdemeanor charges he's set to plead guilty to next week. 

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National Security Risk? Lawmakers Push Back as China Tries to Buy Land Near US Air Force Base

Foreign ownership of American land is a hot-button issue these days, especially when it comes to China. The U.S. city that put this concern on the map is Grand Forks, North Dakota. CBN News traveled there to take a closer look at the pushback against what could be seen as a national security risk.

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Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

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

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AI Warfare: Experts Say China's Advantage Threatens US Global Influence

In the quest for global power, establishing artificial intelligence on the battlefield is a major and potentially scary goal. Experts testified before the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday on AI's capabilities and best practices for using machines to save military lives. 

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Egypt president pardons rights activist Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohammed al-Baqer

It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years.

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Tuesday, 18 July 2023

The Indian cheesecake secrets found in a 1904 book

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

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Wishma Sandamali: The siblings suing Japan over their sister's death

Wishma Sandamali lost 20kg in detention but was not taken to hospital despite her pleas.

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What criminal charges might Trump face if indicted in January 6 investigation?

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

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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

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

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Notre Dame Research Team Reveals How Benjamin Franklin Foiled Early Counterfeiters

Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, publisher, scientist, diplomat, and U.S. founding father. Now thanks to a team at the University of Notre Dame, we know how he worked to combat a big problem in his day – the constant threat of counterfeiting money.

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Monday, 17 July 2023

JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory

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

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Poland: Plane crash at Chrcynno hangar kills five and injures seven

A small plane crashed into a hangar at an airfield in Chrcynno, 47 kilometres (29 miles) from Warsaw.

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'A Battle Ahead': The Partisan Divide Over Defense Spending

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) scored a win Friday when Republicans united to pass a nearly $900 billion defense bill for fiscal 2024. 

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Surviving a School Shooting: Supporting Needs of Survivors and Families

Mass shootings have become a way too common occurrence in the United States, especially in schools. In 2018 and 2019, they affected more than 100,000 children and research shows many survivors will feel the impact for years to come. 

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Sunday, 16 July 2023

Two dead after 'emergency' on Crimea bridge

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

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Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea

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

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Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

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

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Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

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

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Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.

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Jane Birkin: Artist and style icon's life in pictures

France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language".

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Saturday, 15 July 2023

La Palma: Thousands evacuated as Canary Island wildfire burns

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

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CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

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

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Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

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

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The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

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

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'America's Got Talent' Audience Goes Wild as Soldiers Belt Out Tune in Honor of Lost, Fallen Heroes

The crowd recently went wild when U.S. soldiers took to the “America’s Got Talent” stage to belt out a rendition of The Temptations’ “My Girl.” But the reason for the heroes’ presence on the competition show is what really elicited an emotional response.

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Friday, 14 July 2023

Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

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

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Week in pictures: 8-14 July 2023

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

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Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'

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

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'A Little Taste of Heaven': Thousands of GenZers Worship, Give Hearts to Christ At Summer Camps

A recent Pew Research study claims that Gen Z is losing their religion, but in reality, there is a spiritual awakening that is happening among that generation.

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Thursday, 13 July 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 7-13 July 2023

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

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Heartstopper: Hungarian retailer selling graphic novel fined under LGBT law

The Hungarian bookseller was penalised under legislation restricting LGBT literature for under-18s.

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Otter attempts to steal surfboard

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

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Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

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

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Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon and Emily Blunt at London movie premiere

Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon and Emily Blunt are among the cast of the eagerly-awaited film.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

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

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Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

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

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Water Worries: CA Groundwater Mismanagement Puts Farmers and Food Supplies at Risk

After a historic wet winter, California's reservoirs and surface water are overflowing. However, state officials are in a race to prevent farmlands from becoming barren deserts as the state's groundwater is being pumped out at an alarming rate.

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'Erasure of Women': University Reneges After Student Punished for Saying 'Biological Women'

The University of Cincinnati (UC) has reversed its initial reprimand of a professor who gave a student a failing grade on an assignment because she used the term "biological women."   

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Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

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

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Judge Okays Defamation Case Against SPLC for 'Hate Group' Label

A judge has ruled that a "hate group" defamation case against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) can move forward for the first time ever. Liberty Counsel, a Christian religious rights law firm, has announced it's joining the legal team of the Dustin Inman Society (DIS) and its founder and president D.A. King in their lawsuit against the SPLC, arguing the organization defamed the DIS and King after labeling them an "anti-immigrant hate group."

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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

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

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Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years

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

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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

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

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Revolutionizing Digital Outreach: The 'Gloo' that Holds It all Together

Church attendance has been trending down and many once connected to the church are more isolated than ever, even with doors open in the post-pandemic environment. To reach those in need of faith and community, one organization is spreading the love of Jesus in this digital age using modern-day marketing to revolutionize church outreac

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'Greek Room' Project Uses AI to Improve, Speed Up Bible Translation Process

Artificial intelligence is being used by a team of specialists in California to translate the Bible into languages that at present don't have a written version of God's Word. 

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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

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

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Lil Nas X reportedly stopped by Norwegian police after e-scooter error

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

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Monday, 10 July 2023

Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

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

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Turkey's Erdogan to back Sweden joining Nato - Stoltenberg

Turkey's president will support Sweden's bid to join Nato, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg says

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PETA Uses ChatGPT to Rewrite Bible's Book of Genesis to Make It Animal Rights 'Friendly'

The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has used artificial intelligence, namely ChatGPT, to turn the Bible's Book of Genesis into an animal rights religious message "filled with vegan teachings."

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Sunday, 9 July 2023

Crunch talks due on deep-sea mining controversy

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

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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

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

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

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

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'The night they came for our children'

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

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Saturday, 8 July 2023

Pamplona: Watch as hundreds of Spaniards run from bulls in street

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

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Watch: Cars plough through massive Delhi flooding

Heavy rain in India's capital has caused the city to flood, leaving residents stranded and vehicles at a standstill.

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Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured

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

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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

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

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US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

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

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Friday, 7 July 2023

Insects find their way onto Italian plates despite resistance

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

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Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break

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

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Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier

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

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Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

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

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

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

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'Don't Know What Protected Her Except God': Mom Tells How Daughter Survived Christian School Shooting

March 27 was a day that forever changed the community of Nashville due to the deadly shooting at Covenant Presbyterian School. Six people were killed, including three children.  

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Ukraine war: What are cluster bombs and why is US sending them to Ukraine?

This hideous weapon is banned by more than 100 countries - so the move will likely draw intense criticism.

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Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports

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

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Thursday, 6 July 2023

Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China

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

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T.D. Jakes Breaks New Ground Installs Daughter Son-in-Law as Potter's House Assistant Pastors

Bishop T.D. Jakes, the founder and senior pastor of the Dallas, Texas-based megachurch The Potter's House, installed his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband TourĂ© Roberts as the first-ever assistant pastors to be named to the church's leadership. 

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OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

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

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'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

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

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Wednesday, 5 July 2023

Ros Atkins on... the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

The BBC’s Analysis Editor assesses the risk of an incident at the Ukrainian power station.

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6182 US Churches Have Exited United Methodist Church in LGBT Rift

More than 6,100 churches in the U.S. have left the United Methodist Church (UMC) over the past four years as the denomination has been accelerating its moves to become more accepting of LGBTQ lifestyles, despite biblical prohibitions, leading to deeper divisions and more departures from the denomination

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Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row

It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content.

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Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp

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

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2 US States Experience First Locally Transmitted Malaria Cases in 20 Years

For the first time in 20 years, malaria has been detected in people inside the U.S., only occurring in Florida and Texas, so far. 

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Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after detonating explosive device

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

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Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Watch: Eating contests fireworks quirky parades as US marks Fourth of July

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

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Revelers Across the US Brave Heat and Rain to Celebrate Fourth of July

Revelers across the nation braved heat and heavy downpours to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday, celebrating the nation’s founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests at a time of lingering political divisions. In Boston, revelers dodged raindrops to nab a coveted space on the grassy oval directly in front of the Hatch Shell along the Charles River ahead of the traditional Boston Pops July Fourth concert and fireworks display. In another longstanding July Fourth celebration, fans crowded to watch Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in the Coney Island section of New York City.

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Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

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

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Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term

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

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

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

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Kevin Spacey trial: Actor grabbed accuser's crotch court hears

The accuser alleges he was approached by the actor after he let his dog out accidentally.

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Monday, 3 July 2023

Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

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

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'I have been rejected by dozens of men over dowry'

A 27-year-old Indian woman has started a petition to put an end to the social evil of dowry.

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Why is Twitter limiting how many tweets you can see?

Unverified users will be able to read 1,000 tweets daily - a strange move for a social media firm.

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Suspect Arrested in $100000 Vandalism of Annapolis Church

An arrest has been made in the burglary and vandalism of a historic black church in Annapolis, Maryland that happened last month, causing more than $100,000 in damages.

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Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week

The Buck Moon is set to rise at 22:14 BST in the UK and will seem full for up to three days, according to Nasa.

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'God Has Been Good to Me': Sacramento Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday by Putting on a Concert

A Sacramento woman is thanking God after she celebrated her 100th birthday, last month. 

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Sunday, 2 July 2023

Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years

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

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Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike

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

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The false French riot posts spreading online

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

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Saturday, 1 July 2023

India's spirited rum revolution

A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.

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France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

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

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Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

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

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