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Wednesday, 31 May 2023

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.

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US actor Danny Masterson found guilty on two rape counts

Three women said the actor sexually assaulted them at his Hollywood home between 2001-03.

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Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.

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Five revelations from Nasa's public UFO meeting

Some sightings turn out to be wayward Bart Simpson balloons. Others remain a mystery.

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Tuesday, 30 May 2023

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.

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New Mexico man charged in cold case: 'I needed to confess'



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South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.

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Monday, 29 May 2023

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.

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German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle.

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Sunday, 28 May 2023

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - Biden

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.

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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.

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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.

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Saturday, 27 May 2023

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Friday, 26 May 2023

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.

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Scammers using text messages to drain bank accounts in new ploy



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Thursday, 25 May 2023

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.

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

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

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Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Pegasus spyware found on phones of Mexican president's close ally



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Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions

Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border.

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Taipei restaurant introduces ramen dish topped with giant isopod



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Tuesday, 23 May 2023

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

Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.

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GM Enters Electric Pickup Battle With $40,000 Silverado



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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.

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Monday, 22 May 2023

E Jean Carroll seeks damages from Donald Trump for CNN remarks

The writer submits a new legal filing over the ex-president's remarks during a CNN town hall.

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Frantic Hunting Mission Erupts After Raid on Russian Town



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Sunday, 21 May 2023

Idaho college murder suspect to appear in court Monday



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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.

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Greece's ruling Conservatives win parliamentary vote



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On GPS: ‘There is no rule of law’ in Pakistan



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On GPS: ‘There is no rule of law’ in Pakistan



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Saturday, 20 May 2023

The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home.

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Police body cam shows New Mexico mass shooting



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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.

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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.

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Ukraine war: US to support providing F1-6 fighter jets to Ukraine

President Biden backs a plan to provide advanced fighter jets to Ukraine and train Ukrainian pilots.

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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.

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Thursday, 18 May 2023

US Supreme Court rules Andy Warhol image violated copyright

The court finds the late artist's painting of Prince infringed on a photographer's copyright.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to report to prison in two weeks



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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?

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2 Patriot system components damaged in Russian attack – CNN



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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.

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Snowmelt causing concerns for flooding at Yosemite National Park



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President of Ecuador dissolves National Assembly



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Tuesday, 16 May 2023

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.

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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.

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Monday, 15 May 2023

Two Congressional staffers attacked with baseball bat

Two staff members working for a Virginia Democrat are injured, including an intern on her first day.

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Russia detains former US embassy employee - report

State-owned TASS reports that Robert Shonov has been arrested by Russian authorities for "conspiracy".

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New Zealand hostel fire: At least six dead and more missing in Wellington

Wellington fire commander Nick Pyatt says the blaze is the city's "worst nightmare".

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Elon Musk loses bid to end SEC 'muzzle' over tweets



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Sunday, 14 May 2023

Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy.

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Gaza Residences Flattened by Israeli Airstrikes



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Saturday, 13 May 2023

Ukraine Eurovision act's city attacked before performance

Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say.

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Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks

Fierce fighting continues in Khartoum, on the eve of a new round of Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks.

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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.

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Thursday, 11 May 2023

Jordan Neely: Ex-Marine to be charged over New York subway death

Daniel Penny, 24, will be arrested for Jordan Neely's manslaughter on Friday, the district attorney says.

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Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss

The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms.

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Wednesday, 10 May 2023

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".

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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.

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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.

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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse



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E Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store

It is the first time Mr Trump has been found legally responsible for a sexual assault.

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Monday, 8 May 2023

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.

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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.

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Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas



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Sunday, 7 May 2023

Georgia enacts law letting panel punish, oust prosecutors



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Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia.

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TikToker Bobby Moudy dies by suicide at age 46



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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.

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Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness

The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia.

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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.

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Friday, 5 May 2023

Week in pictures: 29 April - 5 May 2023

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

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At least 8 fake electors have immunity in Ga. election probe



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Kellyanne Conway defends reported concealed Ginni Thomas payments



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Thursday, 4 May 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 28 April-4 May 2023

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

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Donald Trump mistook rape accuser E Jean Carroll for ex-wife, trial told

The ex-president appears to mistake E Jean Carroll for Marla Maples in a deposition played in court.

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Family of dead bride urges to not drink and drive



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Ukraine: Drone over Kyiv shot down and burns through sky

Residents had already gone to air raid shelters after alerts were declared across the capital.

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'Very happy' Ed Sheeran wins US copyright trial



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Wednesday, 3 May 2023

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.

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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.

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Tuesday, 2 May 2023

Scottish Newspaper Has Strong Views About Donald Trump's Visit



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US senator appears topless during Zoom vote

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube.

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Kosovo and Serbia agree to help find war's missing

More than 1,600 are still missing more than 20 years after the period of ethnic violence ended.

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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.

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At least 6 people dead in Illinois highway windstorm



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Ukraine war: More than 20,000 Russian fighters dead in Bakhmut, US says

Russia has suffered more than 100,000 causalities in the battle for Bakhmut, the White House says.

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