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Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4IvUac6

Wrestlers protest: The fake smiles of India's detained sporting stars

Indian wrestlers protesting against sexual harassment have been targeted by an artificially generated image. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sj0obY1

AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms

Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/92eujSq

Amazon staff protest climate record and office return

Organisers say nearly 2,000 staff have pledged to participate in the protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YPE3tzI

Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals

Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing, the Hague says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9TP7IwZ

Tree of Life synagogue: Gunman driven by 'malice and hate'

The trial's opening hears emotional testimony from survivors of the Pittsburgh attack that left 11 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/25UB3PW

Chinese fighter jet buzzed US military plane, says Pentagon

A Chinese fighter jet performed an "aggressive manoeuvre" in front of a US Air Force plane, says the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S4D5bNO

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

Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n65tXTu

Black bear walks into bakery and eats 60 cupcakes

Workers at Taste by Spellbound in Connecticut were shocked when they spotted the uninvited customer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5HLbXSA

Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year

The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/flxiTrz

Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P5sfvAY

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

The 51-year-old has a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FJP9h8G

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

The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oL1mOQT

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

Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0x9nz7m

Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K9ad2vS

German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DIyjeXg

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

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1V2t0aH

Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan

Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q6ImUWL

Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M2YfDKs

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

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u56WRt8

Lake Maggiore tourist boat carrying 20 overturns, with one dead

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BoVcR7s

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q7TdXRB

Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZH3nk8K

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

Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gi2MkHh

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

The White House and the Republicans are now said to be ironing out details of a bill to avert a default. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HxP9e4Y

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c8DXqH7

Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

Ken Paxton, Texas' attorney general, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VfCw6XN

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

Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A4JM9ip

Lionel Messi: Destiny - new documentary goes inside Argentina's World Cup win

A new BBC documentary tells the story of Argentina's 2022 World Cup win from the point of view of the players and manager. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QNsgpl1

Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'

Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MDVoO6g

Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qk8Tt45

Cambodia crocodile farmer killed after falling into enclosure

A 72-year-old crocodile farmer was pulled in when one of the animals grabbed his stick. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EoTIyHp

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

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V4QRmEn

Driver swept backwards in raging Spanish floodwaters

Video filmed on a phone shows the driver losing control of the car before getting caught in the current. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HZC16bK

Sudan conflict: 85-year-old British citizen abandoned opposite UK embassy

The London hotel-owner was shot by a sniper, while his wife starved to death in their house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EaKR45W

Channel migrants tragedy: Five French soldiers accused of failing to help

Five French soldiers are accused of failing to help during the incident when 27 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HAdQTjr

Venezuela: 'I'm paid to tweet state propaganda'

The Venezuelan government is paying people to tweet in support of it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WTJOQHu

Hamida Banu: Indian wrestler whose ‘marriage bout’ no one could win

Hamida Banu's feats brought her international fame and an almost mythical status - but then she vanished. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R09Dm2F

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

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1FBawhf

FBI reveals 1980s plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II

Newly released FBI documents say there were “ever-present“ IRA threats during her US visits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y7Ozexa

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lGiQcVn

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

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qi9BDrK

Ukraine war: 'My brother saved my life - but lost his own'

Maksym saved Ivan's life in Bakhmut, then stayed behind to lead their men. A week later he was dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zpjy60S

Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens

The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LWlD02w

Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/82uMGC7

Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bJ1uAqw

Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions

Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MVaxSKc

Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs

A look back at some of the singer's hits after the star dies at the age of 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fhe69Vt

US professor fired after machete threat to New York Post reporter

Shellyne Rodriguez is seen on video wielding a large knife at a reporter from the New York Post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kZzgmt1

Risk and reward as Ron DeSantis links arms with Elon Musk

Ron DeSantis may have spotted an opportunity to bypass traditional campaign launches with Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PN4comQ

ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon?

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BhYvKxf

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

The Ivy League-educated former naval officer is lauded by many on the right as a political rock star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UoKwSWO

Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports

The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EDuPjZe

WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7YlZc8g

Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GtEn2oZ

Sudan conflict: Air strikes and clashes as new ceasefire begins

A fresh seven-day truce is officially under way - though more hostilities have been reported in Khartoum and other cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AmJWOoB

US man killed by car as he helped ducks cross road in Rocklin

A California man stops to help a group of ducks to safety before being killed by a teenage driver. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k69YRc5

Clare Nowland: Officer who tasered 95-year old woman suspended

Clare Nowland - who has dementia - was critically injured after she was Tasered at an Australian care home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kHJw1Dr

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

Some of the most memorable snaps of the Star Wars, Thor and Rome actor - who has died aged 58. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v7icgOq

India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ECdanbh

Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech

David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h60q5va

G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lKZdpkP

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

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is vying for EU member status, amid fears of a Russian-backed coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jiQmdGY

How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OdJ2KkV

Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises

Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mQicZkW

G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion

Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y2SepLF

Bakhmut: Zelensky indicates Russia has control of city

Asked on Sunday whether Ukraine had control of the city, Ukraine's president said: "I think not." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MvdDGCW

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

US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DYOeHMv

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

President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dWejLyR

The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GWvSpFj

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HoNCgXd

Turkey election: Why the world is watching the presidential race

Democracy, EU candidacy, and the fate of millions of Syrians are all on the ballot paper next week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/81aDr7y

Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87

The record-breaking running back became a Hollywood action hero and civil rights activist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xk5O0Bl

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

The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/laD9jX3

Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GVjXcl5

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

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9q4ylZx

Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants

Dr Ken Elliott, 88, and his wife were captured in Burkina Faso in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iWKePbE

Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district

For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HPFfc7s

Outcry as Australian police taser 95-year-old woman

The elderly dementia patient is not expected to survive, a family spokesperson says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F0Snjyd

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

A mother-of-five tells the BBC how she escaped a Kenyan doomsday cult where at least 200 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lLIjR5N

G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year

The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Mjtq49

Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The decision comes as a legal battle between the company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis escalates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ud3OIj6

The Syrian girl whose parents were deported while she was at school

Lebanese authorities are stepping up a campaign to deport Syrians who they say are there illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pEfGDUW

Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q3t7oBP

How Canadian walrus Smooshi ended up in Abu Dhabi

The tale involves a long legal battle and a unique bond between a man and Smooshi the walrus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SbBPhFx

G7 summit: Taiwan looms large as Japan prepares to host leaders

China's rising assertiveness is reshaping Japan, as it prepares to host the G7 summit this weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L3lTQ29

Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fKXMPCZ

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

Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pgbLkQA

Record inflation: Five ways Argentines try to cope

With inflation above 100%, Argentines have devised a number of strategies to deal with the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eQxdgtB

Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack from conservatives

Conservatives say their fights against "woke" corporations are paying off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pS3PAF6

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

A viral video of a couple kissing in a train has sparked a debate about public display of affection in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7ca4ldM

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

Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34gyYfR

Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana

Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p4HKnd0

IPL: The remarkable reinvention of cricket legend MS Dhoni at 41

MS Dhoni has successfully transformed himself into a formidable lower-order batsman for his IPL team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jFYucAI

Cannes: Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp and Wes Anderson return to film festival

Films from Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio will premiere at the festival this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IqsC2b1

Cyclone Mocha: Myanmar's Rakhine state declared disaster area

The UN says category-five Cyclone Mocha is one of the strongest storms to hit Myanmar this century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g9PKB7D

The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics

Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gv34IsP

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

John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, is given a life sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RepC51D

Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wmvXtRo

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

May 14, 2023

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5MAgvmP

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

May 14, 2023

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CcszK5G

Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

May 14, 2023

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iJTh7er

Why Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ECUSwVP

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

The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OAQwkve

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

Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DbC9PdG

Ukraine Eurovision act's city Ternopil attacked before performance

Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jeKFZNc

Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive animals". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U9iT37j

Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat

President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PW68soC

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

Prolonged drought in southern Kenya has led the giant mammals to encroach on farms to find food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uQUBY3L

Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum

Alaweya Reshwan died alone at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kFtw2Ap

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

Pakistan's former prime minister has faced months of legal troubles and attempts to arrest him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BfkRE8b

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

Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rWheM28

17-year-old Honduran migrant dies in US custody

The Honduran foreign affairs office said Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza died at a Florida facility from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kt4lobh

Ten-day jail terms for US fishing tournament cheats

Two men at the centre of a scandal that rocked the world of competitive fishing get their punishment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X4pyHTj

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lyiRSvY

Uneasy calm in El Paso, Texas as Title 42 deadline looms

As many as 60,000 migrants are believed to be waiting to cross into the US when Title 42 lifts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hq2Ybsf

Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line

Pro-Russian sources say Ukrainian soldiers have made advances on the front line in east Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uv4EXz3

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

A year after Shireen Abu Aqla was killed by Israeli troops, her brother says they have been denied justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xwQXSrJ

Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths

Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E2YohN3

Police respond to a yelling... goat?

Police in Oklahoma responded to a call for a man screaming "help". They were in for a surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SPH7n2g

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

Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her "Dooce" blog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z2AL3VM

Texas braces for worst as migrant rule change looms

US officials say disinformation spread by smugglers is fuelling a surge of migrants on the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lg1RDTC

House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f1WrOPB

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

The sting was part of a wider operation to crack down on crimes including fraud and drug-trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lScTF3

Steve Rosenberg plays 10 Eurovision hits in two minutes

The BBC's Russia Editor takes a brief break from the day job to indulge his musical passion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cei2k0f

Cheng Lei: 1,000 days imprisoned in China for an unknown reason

Australian journalist Cheng Lei's partner tells the BBC he hopes for an end to her "awful situation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8znRV3W

George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe

New York Republican George Santos is facing multiple investigations related to a series of scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EGH4iy7

Utah bereavement author charged with husband's murder

Kouri Richins said she wrote the book to help her three children cope with the loss of their father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iXQFOd

Texas mall shooting: 'Neo-Nazi' Texas gunman opened fire at random - police

Despite his extremist beliefs, the suspect opened fire with no regard for their race or sex, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YCBQfRK

The most iconic Eurovision performances from night one

The first semi-final is over in Liverpool - here's what you might have missed in 60 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VTDhl4w

On board the Eurovision superfan train to Liverpool

The 11:43 train from Euston to Liverpool became the Eurovision Express as fans travelled up for the contest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Brv7Ms

Deaths raise fresh fears over cow vigilantism in India

The deaths of three Muslim men within weeks brought calls for police to punish Hindu vigilantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t2eYNdy

Meet Melanie and Chayse: The disabled woman and her sex worker

Aged 43, Melanie decided to book an escort and experience sex for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C8UKqhX

Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ax7LGAz

Tom Hanks' debut novel lifts lid on movie industry, and his on-set behaviour

In his only UK interview, the star talk books, Hollywood egos and who should be the next James Bond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K8OosJG

Apple co-founder says AI may make scams harder to spot

Silicon Valley veteran tells the BBC he thinks AI creations should be clearly labelled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZhFrK5e

Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/605vGPB

Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

More details are emerging about the victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at an outdoor mall in Allen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SMXKtkm

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

Prime Minister Terrance Drew tells the BBC he will ask the people about making the country a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oIVR0U

India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes

The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull the vessel out of shallow, muddy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/suQkdAh

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

The dilemma for those trying to bring peace to Sudan and why it will be so hard to end the fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/INV2psF

Che Guevara: Bolivian General Gary Prado Salmón who captured revolutionary dies

Gary Prado Salmón led troops who caught the famous Cuban revolutionary in the Bolivian jungle in 1967. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uhtfY6P

Janet Yellen: US treasury secretary warns of debt ceiling 'catastrophe'

The US treasury secretary warns Congress it must act to raise the country's borrowing limit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZeuzVW

Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IEg53Q

Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k7iq5MS

Zakhar Prilepin: Russian pro-war writer hit by car bomb out of coma

Investigators claim a man, who allegedly detonated the bomb remotely, was working for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/La0b3ud

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

Watch to see what's changed since 1953 and what's stayed the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/saHefIw

Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall

A gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vvsr5oB

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iJTZyp0

Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xB54kqt

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

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MocY2kw

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OPtS2AT

Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0W69SYq

Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KLfAFrn

Kenya: Moment helicopter lifts lorry driver from flash flooding

Flash flooding surrounded a lorry driver who was crossing the Gulana-Kulalu causeway in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GMe0zcV

Week in pictures: 29 April - 5 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V5PKWOd

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

The FDA said the liquid solution in some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests may pose safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7pkv9s4

Serie A: Fans ecstatic after Napoli’s first win in 33 years

Fireworks and flares were set off across the city after Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4CBuSXD

The journalists imprisoned for reporting the death that shook Iran

Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were detained after they broke the news of Mahsa Amini’s death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DOGZtJ6

Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart

Amid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan's leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c821XCd

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

Mohamed Osman had to leave his home and make the perilous overland journey to Egypt with his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5tbyaAI

Ukraine: Drone shot down over Kyiv burns through sky

The drone was Ukrainian and downed by the country's own forces after it reportedly lost control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nYqeGb3

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

Napoli win their first Serie A title for 33 years as they draw with Udinese at Dacia Arena to spark jubilant celebrations back in Naples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IOgv25K

Vinesh Phogat: Protesting India wrestlers say police assaulted them

The athletes are demanding the arrest of their federation chief, alleging sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1QL0WVT

Ukraine war: Zelensky in The Hague as fresh blasts rock Kyiv

The Ukrainian president is in western Europe amid speculation over Wednesday's drone attack on the Kremlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BqHnmLF

Can Morocco solve Europe’s energy crisis?

Morocco plans to send renewable energy to Europe, but some want it to save it for its home market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ARaB24M

Katty Kay meets the would-be queen of Italy

All eyes are on Vittoria di Savoia, the first female heir to the Italian crown in a millennium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/doSHG6s

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

The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at the footage circulating on Russian social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4X29vnU

India's Go First cancels flights after bankruptcy

The country's fourth largest carrier blames US engine maker Pratt & Whitney for its problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cAgdRtx

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recounts bout of profound loneliness

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tells of his struggle with isolation, likened to the danger of smoking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Hq8lg69

Suspect in Texas neighbour shooting arrested - reports

Francisco Oropesa, 38, is reportedly arrested in the town of Cut and Shoot, Texas, after a manhunt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tGcH7j9

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

The singer-songwriter of the popular tune talked to the BBC about the inspiration behind the song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qfdGmBM

US senator appears topless during Zoom vote

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0vypqUD

Kosovo conflict: Serbia agrees to help find hundreds of missing

More than 1,600 are still missing more than 20 years after the period of ethnic violence ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C9AiLhU

Belgian Bullet hopes to trigger snooker explosion back home

Will continental Europe's first world snooker champion inspire younger generations to take up the sport? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ToMxGsB

Vanessa Hudson: Qantas appoints first female CEO as Alan Joyce steps down

Current financial chief and airline veteran Vanessa Hudson will take on the top job in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/alXQiSf

Australia to ban recreational vaping, crackdown on black market

Minimum quality standards will also be introduced, and the sale of vapes in retail settings prohibited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CYR603h

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

Kenyans are trying to fathom why more than 100 people starved to death in an isolated camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OqfxrWD

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