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Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XxbNQ8c
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Diver ‘Merman Mike’ finds your treasures under water

A California scuba diver returns lost trinkets to their owners for free and picks up trash along the way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qlNK3Xg
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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3PNSFLq
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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5hFajd2
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Clarence Thomas: US Supreme Court judge acknowledges paid-for trips

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been at the centre of a row over paid-for trips and gifts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cj5B8oX
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Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mvg7aJH
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Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TSGQXVc
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Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says

Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cm3UxKf
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Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon

Army officers go on TV to say they are annulling the results of the election won by President Bongo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9iYokK3
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Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east

The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ShuJIkX
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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eQuIARr
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On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours

BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H8SDawe
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Rare footage of St Elmo's Fire as hurricane approaches

Pilots evacuating from a Florida military base caught the electrical storm from the cockpit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TCHfkU1
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Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice

Hundreds attend a wake for Andrii Pilshchykov, one of Ukraine's most celebrated fighter pilots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z1uD8sj
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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/log5H4h
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Texas man shoots through door to fend off robbers

Burglars posing as repair men tried to break through the door when they believed nobody was home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FtdYi7b
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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1zWphrA
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A muddy reveal for mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s

West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uxdsmZU
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Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming

Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8czq2l3
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China’s summer of climate destruction

China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dR0xO1h
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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5lgeon0
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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LYJ9CxV
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France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools

The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yeCJMSA
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Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z8o0qtm
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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g54ryLX
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The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires

Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O47yzW9
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Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe president

Mnangagwa is only Zimbabwe's second president, after he outmanoeuvred long-time ruler Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/347JDRn
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Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida

A man opened fire and barricaded himself in a store before being shot dead by police, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QDPCrGI
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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/InHViaS
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Bob Barker, who hosted The Price Is Right for 35 years, dies aged 99

Barker was the face of The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in the US, for 35 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DSpVCrb
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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V6YOc9E
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Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P69pJ0q
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Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans

The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UP3Chrm
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Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica

Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NFEIW7o
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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls

A cocktail of problems hit the industry, including demand for wine falling as more people drink craft beer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jcUGLym
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Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave

France says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5bKU7ZA
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Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qMumtSF
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Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment'

The Rubiales affair appears to feed into broader social changes in Spanish society over recent years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FA83nwM
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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iZQcNyh
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Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death

The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OWXmI1E
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Ros Atkins on... potential causes of the Prigozhin plane crash

The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at four different potential causes of the plane crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WsYFAnq
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Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far

It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hPp1ZU
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Trump's surrender at Georgia jail explained...in 90 seconds

When the former president turns himself in on Thursday it will be unlike any of his previous cases from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6HmvzBR
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Nepal gay marriage 'victory' hits legal roadblock

A historic court order gave Nepal's same sex couples hope, only for them to have their hopes dashed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0knU3OK
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Ros Atkins on... Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at Yevgeny Prigozhin throughout the years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XrPC8FO
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Russia: Video shows plane crash in Kuzhenkino

Online footage appears to show a plane falling from the sky, the BBC has been able to verify the location. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rhaCptz
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How South Africa's oldest Quran was saved by Cape Town Muslims

Written by a political prisoner, it is now kept in a bullet-proof casing in a Cape Town mosque. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VEYA4Cc
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Lyman: Russian strikes kill three in eastern Ukraine

Two villages are attacked near the city of Lyman, leaving three dead and two wounded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aPQCFcO
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Pakistan cable car: Children brought to safety along zip line

The last two occupants of a cable car dangling over a ravine in northern Pakistan are rescued after nightfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bCDQABt
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Near miss as car hurtles into Arizona salon

A driver in her 90s reportedly lost control of her car and ploughed into an Arizona business lobby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QIm3JfF
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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Kpt7BV
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Pakistan cable car: student brought to safety in zip line rescue

Pakistan student brought to safety in zip line rescue from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ofkyvxH
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What to know about the first Republican debate

At least seven candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ghL3xPk
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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nYaTWkj
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X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/grTpjL8
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Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YOwXilm
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China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters

The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dKu3fiP
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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IVFuDrw
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Zimbabwe election: Chicken and chips put a taste for democracy to the test

Finger-licking crowds have not distracted from concerns about the fairness of this week's elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2kAwEqi
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Olga Carmona told after Women's World Cup final that father has died

Olga Carmona, who scored Spain's winner in the Women's World Cup final, is told after the game against England that her father has died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0DZ2cTu
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Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L57SEtx
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Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ET3fVbB
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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1XfMKkm
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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station

Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bc9j74k
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Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach

Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c1NOWyv
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Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls

Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n7VoeEx
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Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army

In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w45FhNf
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New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador

Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dNIQOn3
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WeWork: What went wrong for the much-hyped firm?

The office space-sharing company has raised "substantial doubt" about its future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s81CaPc
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Canada wildfires: 'It started raining pine cones and tree bark'

Todd Ramsay filmed trees ablaze as he and his family fled wildfire in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/10ufAa4
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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PDeZ1R5
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Blind Side family feud reignites a cultural debate

An ugly row between the family featured in the Oscar-winning 2009 movie resurrects criticism of the film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/62OFNod
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How Ukraine’s stealthy sea drones strike Russian targets

Over long distances and with powerful explosive payloads, Ukraine's water drones are proving highly effective. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vu1kynY
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Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TplfQ6j
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Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous

Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fHgSOcI
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Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada

Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/elcURHJ
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Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024

Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ToKeI8v
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Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QaKvZMW
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Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking

The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BJK3p6
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Ukraine war: University students grapple with rules under conflict

War time rules are making it tougher for Ukrainians to pick where or if to go to university. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K58eS6o
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Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted with Trump?

The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nbWzcqR
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Mob attacks churches in Pakistan blasphemy row

Police say at least four churches were set on fire in Jaranwala, in the province of eastern Punjab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ipm5Y1k
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More than 60 drown after migrant boat sinks off Cape Verde coast

Thirty-eight others are rescued after the boat sinks off the Cape Verde coast, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rGFaXk3
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The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage

Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/If96RdO
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Afghan women escape for a chance at education

More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GSXMhni
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Trump's court and campaign schedule is looking chaotic

Seeking the White House while facing multiple civil and criminal trials will keep Donald Trump very busy in 2024. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UFuViat
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Harrison Ford has a new Peruvian snake species named after him

Unlike his Indiana Jones character, Ford says he likes snakes and called the discovery "humbling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0IxPm4b
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Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hwogkO5
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Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dwEklYy
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Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y2dSf0q
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Disney's Snow White: Has the fairy tale already gone sour?

The forthcoming remake of the 1937 animation is facing a backlash for its new interpretation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Po3ies1
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At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia

Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K70zF2s
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Israelis seek opportunities abroad amid unrest at home

A poll suggests as many as one in three Israelis are considering leaving the country over the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RKNQlST
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When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded

Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QSC68Lq
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Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo

The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9T7pot8
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Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on

Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXG9gJ6
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Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong?

Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AOst1em
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Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school

Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C7m2dOn
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How did Netflix know I was gay before I did?

Tech recommendations can reveal more about us than we know ourselves - but how and why does this happen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A0Oz6xi
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Nelson Chamisa: The comeback preacher who wants to be Zimbabwe president

Who is the 45-year-old who fell from grace in 2020 but is once more vying to be president? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cEANW3a
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Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals

For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kPKtapc
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Maui fire: Search for victims intensifies after 80 deaths

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted days after wildfires broke out in Hawaii. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zB4kW2t
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E-bikes: Can this battery-swapping tech unchoke cities? We took a ride

We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eFrH3jS
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Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LKPt6k0
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Harry Kane's move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich... in 68 seconds

The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m) from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Djd2K5r
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Hawaii fires: How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ubisEpS
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Judge Chuktan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial

But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DpXhjmt
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Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans

The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yQtE6A8
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Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force

People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WKPe6py
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China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LVsMG3a
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Yemen: Oil salvaged from abandoned 'time bomb' tanker in Red Sea

It was feared the decaying vessel left floating in the Red Sea could explode or cause a major spill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tzqwnyj
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Italy could host Musk v Zuckerberg cage fight

The culture minister says he has spoken to the X boss about hosting the showdown as a charity event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UBaWqLA
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Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India

Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nGbu67f
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Africa's week in pictures: 4 - 10 August 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G309WgF
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Virgin Galactic: First space tourism mission after decades of promises

Keisha Schahaff and UK student Ana Mayers become the first mother-daughter duo to travel to the edge of space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9lj2C8F
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Jon Goodwin: I thought Parkinson's was end of space dream

Passenger Jon explains he was diagnosed with the disease several years after he bought his ticket. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R47cTOo
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Georgia doctor decapitated baby using 'excessive force' in delivery

Dr Tracey St Julian is being sued for gross negligence and fraud by the parents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qhIXivU
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Famous tree and centuries-old church hit by Hawaii fires

There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TzeXYFK
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US to bar and screen some tech investments in China

The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vfdmwMR
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Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account

Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SWKuq14
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Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QzR1t2y
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Amazon nations fall short of agreed goal to end deforestation

A summit in Brazil sees the countries that share the Amazon basin agree only to a new alliance on the issue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hUxsfRZ
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Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jqJUAHk
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Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her

A passing hawk dropped a snake on Peggy Jones while she mowed grass, leading to a three-way struggle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7OqGIe1
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What is Ohio's Issue 1- and why is the vote so controversial?

A seemingly tedious constitutional amendment could have a significant impact on abortion rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Af4DSBi
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Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year

Temperatures in excess of 40C are expected to hit much of the Iberian peninsula this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kfG92EP
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Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?

The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q60P7G1
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Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f9qIDiC
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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/354WlUR
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Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn

Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3odZIY0
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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say

President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MKl5Jh4
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Four soldiers killed in Israeli strike in Damascus, says Syria

Another four soldiers are wounded in the missile attack near the capital Damascus, Syria's state media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JHILBzy
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Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea

The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66424828?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
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Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit

Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfZv5lh
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BBC Africa Eye: Elderly caned at Kenya's PCEA Thogoto Care Home for the Aged

BBC Africa Eye uncovers evidence of mistreatment and neglect of elderly residents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ycvpx9a
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Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months

Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7JUYRax
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Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/73tGnac
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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A5xyL0J
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MrBeast: How the world's biggest YouTuber made his millions

Jimmy Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world with 172 million subscribers - what makes him so popular? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kU6q1xJ
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Donald Trump social media post flagged to judge as prosecutors seek order

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NpDMGgo
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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U8QOu4v
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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM

Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BOVl2m0
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Watch: Chaos breaks out at NYC giveaway event

The crowd of about 2,000 turned rowdy at a gathering for a PlayStation offer by a celebrity YouTuber. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eniADo
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Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence

Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/57M3eDJ
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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bKhntic
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James Webb telescope captures end stages of dying star's life

The images captured by the James Webb telescope show the star in an unprecedented level of detail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5uL6Wma
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Freddie Mercury: Contents of former home being sold at auction

More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer's home are up for sale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c8uyPps
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Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder

Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/07HGL1Q
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Heartstopper: 'How the series helped me open up about my sexuality in later life'

The Netflix show may be aimed at teens but it has a special appeal for some older fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jcFWvno
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Timelapse shows rain drenching Las Vegas

Nevada was hit with heavy rain this week, which scattered debris and shut down roads. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l1aknJd
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Could Trump go to prison and other key questions

What are the charges, how serious are they and could Donald Trump still run for president from jail? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/86LVv93
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Lizzo dancers Arianna Davis and Crystal Williams: 'No one speaks out, they are scared'

The US pop star is being sued for sexual harassment and fat-shaming but has yet to comment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n9mkc4V
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Beyoncé pays tribute to dancer fatally stabbed while dancing to her music

New York Police are investigating the death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man, as a possible hate crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YHLmnba
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Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats

Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TIuFq2Q
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El Salvador rings off entire region to hem in gangs

Thousands of soldiers and police surround the Cabanas department as part of an ongoing war on gangs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qOvHtPL
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Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa

Regional leaders have threatened military action against the junta if it refuses to give up power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ST5Ax91
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The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister

Khawaja Asif's remarks reflect ingrained attitudes in Pakistan society, but women are pushing back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x7zyBYi
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Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mqc8AZs
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National Party: Irish far-right party's stolen gold bars spark funding query

The alleged theft of bars worth €400,000 prompts questions over how the National Party is funded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4QvaBLi
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Henrietta Lacks: Family of black woman whose cells were taken settle case

Henrietta Lacks' cells were harvested in 1951 without her consent and used for medical research. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xq61oT9
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