John Singleton: Stars pay tribute to Boyz N The Hood director

Stars including Janet Jackson, Ice Cube and Quincy Jones pay tribute to Oscar-nominated director who has died aged 51.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48092578

Bolivia landslide sweeps houses away

Homes in the city of La Paz were destroyed, but no casualties were reported.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48115497

Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro defiant in TV address

Embattled leader Nicolás Maduro declared victory over 'coup' protesters amid violence in Caracas

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48116358

Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism

Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48107268

Thai cave boys sign Netflix deal

The story of Wild Boars, who were trapped for more than two weeks, will be told by streaming giants.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48103781

Plan to secure internet of things with new law

The internet of things, from toys to web cameras, should be more secure, the proposed legislation says.

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'No sex without fighting' - tackling toxic masculinity in DR Congo

Sexual violence is widespread in DR Congo, but a new movement is trying to tackle the problem.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48094438

Kashmir attack: Tracing the path that led to Pulwama

Why did a shy 22-year-old carry out one of the deadliest attacks on Indian security forces?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47302467

People in the US use car parking spaces for offices

People are paying for car parking spaces and then inviting others to join them working outside.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48114878

Libya ‘war crimes’ videos shared on social media

BBC Arabic found videos of bodies being desecrated by fighters loyal to strongman Khalifa Haftar.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48105968

Venezuela crisis: Maduro aides agreed he had to go, US says

The US suggests loyalists of the Venezuelan president backtracked on a promise to oust him.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48114826

Swarthmore fraternities face ban calls over 'rape attic' claims

Dozens of Swarthmore College students have occupied a fraternity since Saturday over claims of abuse.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48110954

Justine Damond: US policeman guilty of Australian's murder

Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible rape.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48113953

Leuser rainforest: Baby orangutans rescued from Indonesia's pet trade

As Indonesian orangutans come into closer contact with humans, they are at increasing risk of capture.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48105967

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito succeeds father Akihito

Emperor Naruhito formally takes up the Chrysanthemum throne a day after his father's abdication.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48101637

Mozambique: Cyclone Kenneth aftermath leaves 200,000 at risk

Lebo Diseko reports as rain continues to hamper aid efforts in Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48113961

Facebook boss reveals changes in response to criticism

Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook at a speech in San Francisco

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Venezuela's Guaidó uprising call

Juan Guaidó has called on the military to support him in ousting President Nicolás Maduro.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48110315

White House to designate Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organisation

The move against the Middle East group would prompt wide-ranging sanctions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48111594

Three killed in Hawaii tour helicopter crash

The fiery crash left a trail of debris on a busy residential street as bystanders attempted to help.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48095763

Is plant burger firm Beyond Meat really worth $1.5bn?

The BBC gives Beyond Meat's key product - its vegan burger a try - ahead of its stock market listing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48110704

Family-friendly robot company Anki set to close

Anki, the company behind Cozmo and Vector, is facing financial difficulties.

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Dutch WW2 Queen 'considered Nazi swap for Belgian royals'

As World War Two neared an end, Dutch Queen Wilhelmina was asked to help save Belgium's royal family.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48104258

Honduras protesters clash with riot police

Anger over feared privatisation of the education and health sectors spills over into street battles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/48110844

Samsung unveils TV that can switch to vertical mode

The TV can pivot from a horizontal to a vertical position, to better display smartphone content.

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Drone owners to be charged annual fee under new proposals

Every drone and model aircraft owner could be charged £16.50 a year under plans by the regulator.

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Spying whales and other undercover animals

The list of animals used in espionage is longer than you might think.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-48105437

Japan's emperor abdicates the throne

Emperor Akihito is the first emperor to abdicate in over 200 years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48101024

Syrian refugees: The humanitarian magician who makes smiles

Jamie Balfour-Paul has a mission to bring smiles and fun to Syrian refugee children.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-48092919

Italian teen gang 'tortured pensioner' - eight held

An elderly man who died near Taranto was beaten up repeatedly by a gang, prosecutors say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48104267

Honduras protests: Buildings burn during clashes over reforms

Teachers, students and doctors clash with police in Honduras during protests against planned reforms.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48103857

Venezuela's Guaidó appeals to military 'at air force base'

In a video published on Twitter, opposition leader Juan Guaidó appears speaking in front of uniformed men.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48103858

Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/48071948

Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36130006

Anna Sorokin: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47741923

How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47861444

Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation

Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-48041414

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48028970

TalkTalk service at bottom of Ofcom poll for third year running

It's the third year in a row that the broadband provider has come bottom of Ofcom's customer survey.

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When will you next buy a mobile phone?

Mobile phone sales worldwide are declining but is our love affair with them over?

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Vodafone denies Huawei Italy security risk

Vulnerabilities in Italy could have given the Chinese firm access to people's home networks.

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Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'

But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage".

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Trump sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One over Democrat subpoenas

The lawsuit aims to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from handing over his records to Congress.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48102647

France harassment law hands out 447 fines in first months

France hands out 447 on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in the first months of a new law.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48104247

China sentences second Canadian to death

Fan Wei is the second Canadian to be given the death penalty in China amid a diplomatic row.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-48104607

Cricketer's coming out was 'misunderstanding'

James Faulkner says the support he has received from the LGBT community is "fantastic" - but it came after a misunderstanding.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/48102477

Donald Trump wants asylum seekers to pay application fee

The US president directs officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers trying to enter the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48103957

Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say.

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Huawei: US official warns 'no safe level' of involvement with tech giant

Intelligence sharing will be at risk if countries use the firm to build 5G networks, official says.

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'Yeti footprints': Indian army mocked over claim

Its claim to have discovered footprints of the 'mythical beast' prompts derision on social media.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48101717

Australian Senate candidate Steve Dickson quits over strip club videos

Footage showed aspiring Australian senator Steve Dickson groping women and making derogatory remarks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48100731

Trade war: What you need to know about US-China talks

Talks appear to be reaching the final stretch though both sides remain divided on several key issues.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48089004

Japanese emperor: Akihito set for first abdication in 200 years

The 85-year-old said he feels unable to fulfil his role because of his declining health.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48020703

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

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US deputy attorney general quits

Rod Rosenstein says he will step down in May after a rocky relationship with President Donald Trump.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48100665

'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48097091

Is this whale a Russian spy?

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48100700

UK university puts stress-busting dogs on staff

A university has taken on five "canine teaching assistants" to tackle student anxiety.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-48097050

Japan emperor: Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48093668

Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48032235

'We are students thanks to South Africa's #FeesMustFall protests'

What has changed since mass protests led South Africa to announce free education for poor university students?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47952787

How tech is bringing Israelis and Palestinians together

Young people on either side of a decades-old conflict seldom meet, but tech is building bridges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48053200

Sri Lanka attacks: Where else in the world have face coverings been banned?

Following the Sri Lankan ban, BBC Reality Check looks at other countries that have imposed either a partial or complete ban on face coverings

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48092641

India student leader 'a symbol of protest' against PM Modi

Kanhaiya Kumar has emerged as an outlier in an election being seen as a battle for India's identity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48090304

Google owner Alphabet misses sales forecasts

Shares in the internet giant tumble nearly 7% after its sales growth falls short of forecasts.

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US veteran arrested over terror plot

Mark Steven Domingo allegedly planned to commit mass murder in "revenge for Christchurch attack".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48100431

Boeing safety system not at fault, says chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg says a safety mechanism was only one factor in two fatal Boeing plane crashes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47980959

Guantanamo Bay commander fired over 'loss of confidence'

Navy Rear Admiral John Ring was fired as Guantanamo Bay prison commander after a month-long inquiry.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48098730

'Completely avoidable' measles outbreak hits 25-year high in US

Officials say more than 700 Americans have been infected, calling the outbreak "completely avoidable".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48095761

Woodstock 50 anniversary festival cancelled, investor says

Rapper Jay-Z, singer Miley Cyrus and the Killers band were booked to play at Woodstock 50 in New York.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48100010

Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.

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IS 'leader' al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48098528

Spain election: Socialists consider next move after elections

They failed to win a majority but hold out the prospect of governing alone if necessary.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48094291

US firm apologises for seeking 'preferably Caucasian' candidate

A US firm has apologised for a job ad that stated it would prefer white candidates.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48096898

San Diego synagogue shooting: Funeral to be held for victim

Lori Kaye was killed after shielding her rabbi from a gunman who opened fire at a Passover service.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48096197

Norway finds 'Russian spy whale' off Arctic coast

A tame beluga wearing a Russian harness is thought to have come from a Russian navy facility.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48090616

Mozambique cyclone: Death toll rises as storm blocks aid

Torrential rain and strong winds make getting aid into the cyclone-affected area almost impossible.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48096148

Residents flee airborne acid after fire

Smoke from the recycling plant fire has led people to flee over potentially toxic chemicals in the air.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48095758

Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48092151

Polish protest after gallery removes suggestive banana art

Social media users protest against removing a suggestive artwork from Poland's national gallery.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48096188

Indonesia floods: Dozens killed in floods

Flooding caused by torrential rains has killed nearly 40 people and left thousands homeless in Sumatra.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48096209

North Korea TV revamps weather report

North Korean state TV introduces a more casual, modern-looking weather broadcast.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-48094758

Indonesia's planning minister announces capital city move

Jakarta, home to 10 million people, is sinking and has one of the world's worst traffic problems.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48093431

Suspected UAE spy 'kills himself in Turkish prison'

Turkish police were investigating whether the dead man might be linked to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48091711

Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church

Six people are killed in the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48094789

Rabbi describes seeing synagogue attacker

A rabbi who was injured in the deadly shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on Saturday has described the moment he faced the gunman.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48093601

Korean elderly back road safety seats

A city in South Korea has put out special seating for older people at road crossings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-48092055

Apple defends removing parental control apps

Apple says some parental control apps were removed from the App Store because of security concerns.

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Heavy flooding hits eastern Canada

Thousands of people were told to evacuate their homes near Montreal in eastern Canada early on Sunday after rising floodwaters breached a dyke following heavy rain.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48089986

Alanyaspor bus crash: Josef Sural killed on bus journey back from Kayserispor

Czech international striker Josef Sural dies following a bus crash involving several of his Alanyaspor team-mates.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48090099

How one woman beat mining giants and saved rare snow leopards

A woman from Mongolia has won the Goldman Environmental Prize after a campaign to stop mining firms destroying a critical habitat for snow leopards.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48091441

Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs.

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Fraudster poses as actor online to dupe woman

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham.

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Beijing defends Huawei amid row over role in UK's 5G network

The UK should make "independent" decisions about whether to work with the tech firm, China's ambassador says.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48088834

Richard Lugar: Former US Republican senator dies at 87

The six-term Indiana senator briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1996.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48085512

NFL pick hurt as friend shot dead

The New York Giants' sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine is injured in a shooting in which his university team-mate Dwane Simmons is killed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/48087313

The Libyan National Army has launched airstrikes on Tripoli

Libyan National Army troops under General Khalifa Hafer launch a new bid to take the nation's capital

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48089214

Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48066413

Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48067444

The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-47769882

EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48024400

Hanoi: A city of motorbikes and mopeds

Photographer Jon Enoch captures what could be the beginning of the end of moped culture in Hanoi.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-47908800

Should these school clubs be kept from parents?

Whether a parent can be notified if their child is in a gay-straight alliance is hotly debated in Canada.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47901707

'I used to sell my packed lunch to schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47785649

Mozambique situation 'worse than thought': UN agency

Pemba in north Mozambique has had more than two metres of rain and flooding since Cyclone Kenneth.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48087906

San Diego synagogue shooting: Rabbi talks about the attack

Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein tells reporters about synagogue shooting near San Diego on Saturday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48085514

Avengers: Endgame beats box office records with $1.2bn debut

Avengers: Endgame is the fastest film ever to break the $1bn barrier, doing so in just five days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48084977

Sri Lanka attacks: Relatives of key suspect Zahran Hashim killed

Police say the father and two brothers of the suspected Easter bombings mastermind died in a raid.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48085525

Tales Soares: Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week

Tales Soares, 26, dies after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week, organisers say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48085510

Hong Kong: Thousands protest against China extradition law

Under a proposed new law, suspects could be sent to mainland China for trial.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48084019

Cyprus serial killer: Police find another suspected victim

A Greek-Cypriot army officer has confessed to killing seven women and girls, all of foreign descent.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48084976

Sri Lanka bombings: Faithful meet outside church

One week after a string of deadly bombings, people gathered to worship outside of one of the buildings attacked on Easter Sunday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48083550

Cyclone Kenneth: Destroyed roads left looking like waterfalls

Parts of Mozambique have been cut off barely a month after deadly Cyclone Idai hit the region.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48084445

Ukraine's president-elect rejects Russian passport plan

President-elect Volodymyr Zelensky says the document would give people the "right to be arrested".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48085505

Indonesia election: More than 270 election staff die counting votes

Scores of election workers have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48083051

Emilano Sala: Police investigate online photo said to be of plane crash victim

Police investigate after a photo said to be of the body of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala is shared on social media.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48081576

London Marathon 2019: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins as Mo Farah fifth

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge runs the second fastest marathon in history to win the London Marathon as Britain's Mo Farah finishes fifth.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/48083112

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter - in pictures

Orthodox Christians are celebrating Easter around the world, the week after fellow Christians.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48080661

Benin holds vote with no opposition candidates

Parties failed to met the electoral requirements, including a fee of $424,000 to field candidates.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48084124

US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded

A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48083546

Titanic brandy flask sold at auction for £76,000

Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-48084344

Is this the face of a man held captive since the age of six?

The second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism was seized by China in 1995 and hasn't been seen since. Why does it matter?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-48071043

The disabled Christians reinterpreting the Bible

Damon Rose set out to discover what Christianity has to offer disabled people beyond promises of miracle cures.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48054113

Michael Wolf: The man who found beauty in megacities

Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48076865

Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47630849

Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47636860

Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48059043

The Iranian artist who worked with Warhol

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48037442

Sri Lanka attacks: Christians pray at home one week after bombings

Church services in the country are cancelled, a week after the deadly Easter Sunday attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48082789

Spain election: Polls open in contest marked by far-right resurgence

The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48081540

Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street

Cars were crushed as part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48082054

US synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California

A man has been arrested after an attack at the synagogue near San Diego, California.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48081535

Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?

In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48068794

Finland's new generation of climate heroes

Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48060788

Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico

The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48081483

Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy

The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48079407

'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'

A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-48077012

Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem

Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open semi-finals.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/48080645

US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road

A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48080660

Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine

President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48078842

Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication

Police launch an investigation after blades are discovered at the 12-year-old's school classroom.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48079132

Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'

Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48076873

Thousands feared trapped by Cyclone Kenneth

People are left homeless and trapped amid heavy rain in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth in Mozambique.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48076844

'Fake Lego gang' foiled in $30m Chinese raid on toymaker

Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48076505

Love not Haight: San Francisco school changes its name

The school was named after 19th Century governor Henry Huntly Haight, who promoted racist views.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48076502

Donald Trump to withdraw US from Arms Trade Treaty

The global pact, signed by Barack Obama, aims to regulate the sale of weapons internationally.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48076262

Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge

Spain's left hopes to forge a coalition after 28 April polls - to fend off the far-right Vox.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47937031

Sri Lanka bombings: Gun battle as police step up raids

Officers face gunfire and an explosion as they search for suspects linked to Sunday's deadly bombings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48074702

Nigeria gunmen kidnap Shell workers and kill police guards

Two senior employees of the oil giant were kidnapped in an ambush in the Delta region.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48075423

Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace

A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48061815

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48028970

Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures

Three artefacts rich in myth and shrouded in secrecy will be central to the new emperor's coronation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47931671

Can China's plane-maker take on Boeing and Airbus?

Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47689386

Afghanistan war: This is the human cost

Tens of thousands of Afghan soldiers have been killed and injured in the past four years. This is their story.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47979964

Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism

What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48069843

Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa

The #FeesMustFall campaign created a new generation of political activists. But nearly four years later, how will they affect South Africa’s upcoming election?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-48071333

Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-48054167

Fitness trackers 'add miles to your marathon'

Tests by a consumer watchdog found that several brands were inaccurate in calculating running distance.

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Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer

A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48069734

Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?

The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48071314

American tourist Kimberly Endicott recounts Ugandan safari kidnapping

Kimberly Endicott and her driver were held hostage for five days after they were abducted at gunpoint.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48074328

'Extremist' Google algorithms concern ex-police chief

Google insists that its search software is not used to promote contentious online material.

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North Koreans discuss Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia

North Korean workers and officials speak to state TV about Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia to meet President Putin.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-48069923

Sri Lanka bombings: PM Wickremesinghe says he was 'out of the loop'

Ranil Wickremesinghe tells the BBC he is not accountable for the Easter Sunday security failings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48070552

Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'

The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48071313

Russian agent jailed for targeting NRA

Maria Butina tells court her parents discovered her arrest on the morning news in a Siberian village.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48070413

Venezuelan migrants missing in shipwreck off Trinidad and Tobago

At least 21 people have disappeared after their boat capsized on its way to Trinidad and Tobago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48069733

Emiliano Sala's father dies three months after son is killed

Emiliano Sala's father suffered a heart attack at his home in Argentina in the early hours.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-48065204

Loose manhole scuppers F1 practice

Azerbaijan GP first practice is cancelled after a Williams is damaged on a loose manhole cover and the rescue lorry hits a bridge.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/48065053

Anita Hill says she wants 'real accountability' from Joe Biden

Joe Biden chaired a notorious 1991 hearing where Anita Hill spoke about her alleged harassment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48067947

British Korea War veteran remembers injured child

Keith Leese hopes to discover what happened to an injured child he helped during the Korean War.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48064775

Cyclone Kenneth lashes northern Mozambique

The storm, which made landfall on Thursday, is downgraded after winds weakened, but heavy rainfall is expected.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48066522

WW2 lost 'clickers' sought for 75th D-Day anniversary

The clickers were used by WW2 paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to detect allies in the dark.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-48066732

London Marathon: How do you reduce the environmental impact?

The London race aims to reduce waste with paper cups, fewer drinks and even edible seaweed energy capsules.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48064102

Protests over plan to change domain pricing

Costs to rent or renew some web domains could go up as net overseer proposes changes to pricing rules.

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Iran TV pulls game shows amid religious gambling row

The equivalent of Who Wants to be a Millionaire is pulled after clerics criticise cash prizes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48064650

Scooters hacked to play rude messages to riders

Audio files on some scooters have been swapped so riders are sworn at and propositioned by the vehicle.

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SAS pilot walkout strands thousands

The airline cancels 673 flights affecting more than 72,000 passengers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48062918

Tenerife cave: Assault on mother and son 'well-planned'

Spanish police hold a German man suspected of premeditated murder in a remote cave.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48065022

Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice asks Trump for deportation help

The family of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice want the president to intervene.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48064643

World is angry and stressed, Gallup report says

A study reveals where levels of anger and worry - and positivity and enjoyment - are highest in the world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48063982

The refugee families caught up in a war zone in Libya

Migrants and refugees trying to get to Europe are trapped on the front line in Libya.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48064772

All the references in Taylor Swift's Me!

We went on a hunt for all the easter eggs in the star's candy-coloured new video.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48063952

Apple recalls plugs in UK, Hong Kong and Singapore

Risk of electric shock from broken plugs forced recall from Apple.

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Sri Lanka bombings ringleader died in hotel attack, president says

An Islamist preacher said to have planned Sunday's bombings died in one of the attacks, Sri Lanka's president says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48062841

Anna Delvey: The trial of New York's fake heiress

A woman who pretended to be a wealthy heiress to swindle high society New York is convicted of multiple charges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47741923

Tourist wins Australia defamation case

Sam Oliver sued a TV network after being cleared of assaulting Australia's ex-Rugby Sevens captain.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48033816

Xi Jinping vows transparency over Belt and Road

China's massive infrastructure programme has been criticised for saddling recipient countries with debt.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48061951

US woman wrongly identified as Sri Lanka attack suspect

Sri Lankan police wrongly used a picture of Amara Majeed, an activist who fights Muslim stereotypes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48061811

Bolsonaro: Brazil must not become 'gay tourism paradise'

The Brazilian president has been criticised in the past for his public statements on homosexuality.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48062075

Royal baby: What do we know?

With Meghan and Harry's baby potentially imminent, here's what we know so far.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48061257

Who is the Russian gun activist due for sentencing?

Maria Butina, who has ties to a Russian banker, has pleaded guilty in a plea deal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44885633

North Korea summit: Kim accuses US of 'bad faith'

Kim Jong-un said peace on the Korean peninsula would depend entirely on Washington's future attitude.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48062071

Surrogacy: Are babies at risk because of a lack of rules?

Surrogacy has boomed recently, but there are concerns a lack of international rules puts babies at risk.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47826356

What we've learnt about Africa, freedom and security

Research suggests many Africans are willing to give up their freedom if it means they get more security.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48050846

US judge charged with aiding undocumented immigrant in escape

A US judge and a court officer are accused of assisting an undocumented immigrant in evading arrest.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48060187

Japan emperor: Why a woman can't take the throne

The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on Japan's male-only succession rule.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48034515

The squirrels being raised among kittens in Crimea

When a Crimean petting zoo was given four orphaned squirrels, it decided to raise them alongside kittens.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48061407

Sri Lankans in Christchurch mourn after recent attacks

The Easter Sunday bomb attacks hold a special significance for the Sri Lankan residents of Christchurch.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48060273

Tracking the toxic air that's killing millions

Artificial intelligence is giving us more accurate air pollution forecasts, potentially saving lives.

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Cyprus: Man confesses to killing seven women and girls

An army officer confesses to killing seven women and girls with a body discovered on Thursday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48059068

Sudan crisis: 'Million-strong march' for civilian rule

Thousands have gathered in Khartoum despite resignations from Sudan's ruling military council.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48061067

Sri Lanka attacks: 'They gave me a hug the night before'

The surviving family of siblings who were killed in Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday attack have paid tribute to the teenagers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48060787

Europe and nationalism: A country-by-country guide

Ahead of the May European elections, a country-by-country guide to the advance of nationalist parties.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36130006

How the US military's opium war in Afghanistan was lost

The US has spent $1.5m a day fighting the opium war in Afghanistan. Why is business still booming?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47861444

Macron announces 'fairer, more humane' reforms in response to yellow vests

France's president responds to five months of weekly protests against economic inequality.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48059063

North Korea 'demanded $2m for care of Otto Warmbier'

North Korea reportedly billed the US $2m for the hospital care of detained US student Otto Warmbier.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48059680

Pentagon chief cleared of favouring Boeing

Acting defence secretary Patrick Shanahan is cleared of trying to promote his former employer.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48056933

Handsome Her: Australian vegan café to close after ‘man tax’ furore

The owners of an Australian cafe say they are closing after becoming the "punching bag of the internet".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48056938

Huawei row: 'Inquiry to be held' into National Security Council leak

A formal inquiry will be held into leak from National Security Council meeting, the BBC is told.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Death toll revised down by 'about 100'

Sri Lanka now believes "about 253" people died in Sunday's blasts, not 359, the health ministry says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48059328

Cyclone Kenneth: East Africa residents brace for deadly storm

An intense tropical cyclone system is expected to bring hurricane-strength winds and heavy rain.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48050859

Unseen Clockwork Orange 'follow-up' by Anthony Burgess unearthed

An unfinished follow-up to Anthony Burgess's Clockwork Orange novel is unearthed in his archive.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48036694

Sister of Sri Lanka attacks 'ringleader' Zahran Hashim condemns attacks

Zahran Hashim founded a mosque and is accused of leading the group of bombers who killed more than 350 people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48048628

Thousands of emperor penguin chicks drown

After severe weather in 2016 a large penguin colony at the Brunt ice shelf in Antarctica never recovered.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48056833

'Always be kind' says man who invited widow to his table

Praise pours in for a diner who invited an elderly woman sitting alone to eat with his friends.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48043165

Microsoft hits $1 trillion market valuation

The firm is one of only three to have achieved the milestone, the others being Apple and Amazon.

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US Uber drivers plan 12-hour shutdown over pay and conditions

The drivers' protest coincides with the ride-hailing firm's debut on the stock market.

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Russia's Facebook is now balanced, as all things should be

Social media website VKontakte temporarily removes 400,000 users by mimicking Avengers: Infinity War.

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IS conflict: Coalition strikes on Raqqa 'killed 1,600 civilians'

The US-led coalition must end its denial over the death toll, Amnesty International and Airwars say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48044115

James Bond 25: Rami Malek joins cast and Phoebe Waller-Bridge to co-write

The Oscar winner is confirmed for the 25th James Bond film, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge will co-write.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48054674

Brazil's indigenous people: 'We fight for the right to exist'

Indigenous people protest in Brazil's capital against the policies of far-right President Bolsonaro.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48050717

Huawei 5G row: Government 'cannot exclude' criminal investigation

A cabinet minister condemns the leaks from a National Security Council meeting about a UK 5G network.

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Failed Zozosuit hits company profits

A failed experiment with a body-measuring suit has eaten away at fashion retailer Zozo's profits.

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US election 2020: Joe Biden launches presidential bid

The former vice-president becomes the 20th candidate for the Democratic nomination.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Sister of 'ringleader' deplores attack

Zahran Hashim, a radical preacher, is accused of being behind bombings that killed more than 350 people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48048054

Tenerife cave: Son leads police to bodies of mother and brother

The bodies of a German woman and another son were found, and the boys' father is arrested.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48049689

Egypt Coptic monks sentenced to death for killing bishop

Two defrocked Coptic Christian monks carried out the murder in an Egyptian monastery in 2018.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48050856

Muslim woman's picture with anti-Islam protesters goes viral

Shaymaa Ismaa’eel says she posed with anti-Islam protesters to 'combat their hate with a smile'.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-48048312

Antarctica: Thousands of emperor penguin chicks wiped out

The second largest emperor penguin colony in Antarctica disappears, satellite images show.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48041487

Top Sudan generals offer to quit as protests continue

It is seen as a small victory for the protest movement who want a new civilian government.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48049936

Australia's Daily Telegraph prints rival's pages by mistake

Australia's Daily Telegraph apologises after Sydney Morning Herald pages appear in its Thursday edition.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48049146

Yaba: The cheap synthetic drug convulsing a nation

Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-48041414

Ghosn: Tokyo court grants $4.5m bail to former Nissan boss

Carlos Ghosn, who faces financial misconduct charges in Japan, is set be released from custody on bail.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48047866

Deforestation: Tropical tree losses persist at high levels

Forests in tropical regions are disappearing at the rate of 30 football fields a minute, say researchers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48037913

Christchurch attack: Prince William to meet survivors

The Duke of Cambridge's tour begins with a memorial service for veterans on Anzac Day in New Zealand.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48040394

UN: More civilians killed by Afghan forces than Taliban

The agency says, for first time, Afghan and international forces killed the most civilians this year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48047356

South Africa's first free elections after Apartheid

After Apartheid ended all South Africans regardless of race were finally able to vote for the first time in 1994. Organising the elections was a huge logistical challenge.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-48026561

Kim Jong-un to meet Vladimir Putin for Vladivostok summit

The North Korean leader will meet Vladimir Putin for the first time on an island in Russia's far east.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48047279

Millions of children miss measles jab

Globally, 169 million children were not given a first dose of measles vaccine between 2010 and 2017.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-48039524

How an anxious teen and an ex-YouTuber made an indie box office hit

How an ex-YouTube star created a US box office smash about teen life.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47828566

The secret world of Russia's North Korean workers

North Korean migrants working in Russia are facing uncertainty due to UN sanctions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43802085

What's behind the rise of anti-abortion 'heartbeat bills'?

What's behind the surge in the anti-abortion movement and what exactly is a heartbeat bill?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47940659

How fake news from Sudan’s regime backfired

Omar al-Bashir’s regime tried to smear protesters with fake confession videos. It didn’t work.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-47899076

Notre-Dame fire: Has too much money been given to rebuild it?

An early estimate suggests that donations to the iconic cathedral now far surpass the cost of repairs.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48039770

Can India’s political prince unseat the PM?

Rahul Gandhi has energised a struggling party and has been increasingly setting the agenda.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47978944

The deadly disease wiping out Chinese pigs

Global pork prices could rise sharply as African swine fever decimates China's pig population.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47956960

Charity 'Sunshine' Tillemann-Dick: Opera singer with transplanted lungs dies

The 35-year-old singer performed across the world despite undergoing two double-lung transplants.

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Facebook sets aside $3bn for privacy probe

The social media giant said sales for the first three months of the year leapt 26% to $15.08bn

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48045138

Tesla reports $702m quarterly loss

The US electric car and battery maker said it would return to profit in the third quarter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48042816

Joe Biden: Third time lucky in 2020 US president election?

The former US vice-president is set to announce that he's running for the White House - again.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48041524

Russia offers passports to people in eastern Ukraine territories

The move is considered a challenge to incoming president Volodymyr Zelensky.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48045055

Pennsylvania woman killed in meat grinder accident

The woman was standing on a nearby set of stairs before she fell or was pulled in, officials say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48046405

Neo-Nazi's Facebook account left active

The social network says it is investigating why the profile was not removed - as it had promised.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Government admits 'major intelligence lapse'

An official says the government must answer for its failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48044636

Migrant boy, 3, found crying and alone on US border

US Border Patrol says the three-year-old had his name and a phone number written on his shoes.

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Huawei row: Ministers demand Huawei leak inquiry

One senior minister said leaking from the security council - the "holy of holies" - was extraordinary.

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Dick Barnes, pioneer behind oldest working computer, dies

Dick Barnes co-designed the machine used by engineers who built the world's first commercial nuclear reactor.

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James Byrd Jr: Killer to be executed for notorious hate crime

A white supremacist faces lethal injection for the murder of James Byrd Jr, which changed America.

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Syria war: Unexplained blast kills 15 in rebel-held Idlib

Three buildings in Jisr al-Shughour were destroyed by the explosion, the cause of which was not known.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48039190

Syrian film aims to cut capital city's divorce rate

Courts in Damascus will try reduce divorce rates by playing couples a film about separation.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-48039284

Europe wildfires: Norway police evacuate hundreds in Sokndal

Experts say the rate of forest fires in Europe is "way above the average".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48035682

Hate speech: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube told off by MPs

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are accused of not doing their jobs as they face questions from MPs.

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Huawei row: UK to let Chinese firm help build 5G network

The US wants its intelligence allies, including the UK, to exclude the Chinese telecoms giant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48032286

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives in Vladivostok ahead of Putin summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives in Vladivostok ahead of Thursday's talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48039204

Huawei: Why UK is at odds with its cyber-allies

The US has been pressing other nations to ban use of the Chinese firm's 5G kit on security grounds.

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Dozens killed in South Africa flooding

Officials fear the death toll in the port city of Durban may rise further after heavy rains.

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Japan sterilisation law victims get compensation and apology

Under an earlier eugenics law, thousands were forcibly operated upon so they couldn't have children.

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Migrant caravan: Mexico detains hundreds in raid

The immigration raid targeted a group of 3,000 Central Americans who are trying to reach the US.

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WW2 bomb blown up in Germany after evacuation

Some 4,500 people in Regensburg had to leave their homes overnight after a 250kg bomb was unearthed.

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Benny Tai: Hong Kong jailed activist to 'come back stronger'

Hong Kong activist Benny Tai says he will come back stronger after being jailed over the 2014 protests.

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Iran oil waivers: Is it about to become more expensive to fill my car?

What US sanctions on Iran's oil industry might mean for you - and why they matter.

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Microsoft Paint: Fans rejoice as art app saved 'for now'

After suggestions Paint could be removed from Windows, Microsoft says it's staying - "for now".

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Sri Lanka attacks: Bomber 'studied in UK and Australia'

Further details emerge of the attackers behind the Easter Sunday bombings that killed 359 people.

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Egypt president could rule until 2030 as constitutional changes backed

Almost 90% of voters endorsed the amendments that could see President Sisi stay in power until 2030.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48035512

Huawei row: UK to let Chinese firm help build 5G network

Chinese telecoms giant to provide "non core" equipment for new data network, despite security warnings.

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Donald Trump meets Twitter's Jack Dorsey at White House

Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with the president about "the health of public conversation".

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Trump tax return deadline missed again

The White House refuses a request from Congress, raising the prospect of a lengthy legal battle.

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Hong Kong 'Umbrella' protesters sentenced to jail terms

A court sentenced two of the leaders of 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations to 16 months in jail.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-48033156

Jacinda Ardern leads effort to curb online extremism

New Zealand and France will host a summit aimed at curbing the use of social media to promote terrorism.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48033313

Netherlands 'hosts most child sex abuse images'

About half of such images reported to the Internet Watch Foundation in 2018 were hosted in the Netherlands.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48022950

Google Wing drones approved for US home deliveries

Drone home delivery company Wing will start deliveries in rural Virginia "within months".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48029396

Jacinda Ardern leads effort to curb online extremism

New Zealand and France will host a summit aimed at curbing the use of social media to promote terrorism.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Government vows to overhaul state security

The government says IS may be behind the attacks but that threat reports had not been shared.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48033440

Donald Trump meets Twitter's Jack Dorsey at White House

Twitter says CEO Jack Dorsey spoke with the president about "the health of public conversation".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48033037

South Korea's 'yoghurt ladies' delivering friendship

Thousands of motorised fridges are driven around South Korea, providing yoghurt and companionship for isolated people.

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Sudan protests: The women driving change

Sudanese protest icon Alaa Salah tells the BBC of her unexpected fame after demonstrating against the country’s former leader.

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Jailed French executive who felt force of US bribery law

The jail ordeal of ex-Alstom executive Frédéric Pierucci is a warning for firms with a history of corruption.

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Why is a 2,500-year-old epic dominating polls in modern India?

The Ramayana, a 2,500-year-old mythological epic has been brought to the fore of the world's largest election

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Cuba's government mocked by stampede of ostrich memes

A revolutionary hero's suggestion that Cuba's food shortages could be resolved by eating ostrich is ridiculed online.

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Who are the US militia at the Mexico border?

What's the movement behind the groups of armed US civilians patrolling the US-Mexico border?

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Netherlands 'hosts most child sex abuse images'

About half of such images reported to the Internet Watch Foundation in 2018 were hosted in the Netherlands.

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United States dilutes UN rape-in-war resolution

References to sexual and reproductive health were removed over US opposition to abortion.

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Nasa lander 'detects first Marsquake'

It is the first seismic signal ever detected on the surface of a body other than Earth and its Moon.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48031975

Kim Jong-un heads to Russia for Vladimir Putin summit

Mr Kim is to have his first-ever meeting with President Putin near the Russian city of Vladivostok.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48032592

How Russia wants to control the internet

Critics say the Russian government's latest controversial cyber laws are a form of censorship.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48026660

Christian Schilcher: Deputy mayor resigns over poem

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said his resignation was the only "logical outcome".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48031971

I will name a Golan town after Trump, says Israel's Netanyahu

The move is to honour the US president for recognising Israeli sovereignty over the territory.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48031045

Myanmar landslide buries at least 54 jade miners

The workers were sleeping as they were struck by what police have described as a "mud lake".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48028971

Google 'retaliating against harassment protest organisers'

Organisers of walkouts in protest at Google's treatment of women say they are facing backlash at work.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48024849

Saudi prisoner 'executed and crucified'

The man was one of 37 people executed on charges of terrorism, an official statement says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48028518

Rodrigo Duterte: Philippines not a 'dump site' for Canadian waste

The Philippine president chastises Canada for failing to repatriate waste sent to his country.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47901709

Sri Lanka attacks: Volunteers' small acts of kindness for mourners

Volunteers provide water, food and support to those mourning the bombing in Negombo, Sri Lanka.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48030133

Etihad Airways: Is plastic-free flying the future?

Etihad Airways has completed the first long-haul flight while replacing 95 single-use plastic items.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48025070

Election interference is 'online harm', MPs hear

The UK's information commissioner has strong words on the need for reform of political ads online.

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Google 'retaliating against harassment protest organisers'

Organisers of walkouts in protest at Google's treatment of women say they are facing backlash at work.

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Google Wing drones approved for US home deliveries

Drone home delivery company Wing will start deliveries in rural Virginia "within months".

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Sri Lanka attacks: IS 'may be linked', government says

The scale of the attacks suggests that there was foreign assistance, Sri Lankan authorities say.

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Sudan army chief says soldiers 'will not attack protesters'

The head of the military council tells the BBC force will not be used against protesting civilians.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48021824

Turkish taxi driver's gesture warms Swedish hearts

The taxi driver in Sweden lent his credit card for three days to a customer who forgot his wallet.

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UAE woman wakes up after 27 years in a coma

Munira Abdulla, from the United Arab Emirates, had been unconscious since 1991 after a car crash.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48020481

US 'border militia training to assassinate Obama' - FBI

A border militia group's leader is accused of training members to eliminate political figures.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48027190

Airline to act after ice cream thefts

Mini tubs of Haagen-Dazs, champagne and cutlery are going missing from the airline's planes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48021913

Sri Lanka attacks: CCTV shows suspected Sri Lanka church bomber

A man with a large backpack can be seen walking into St Sebastian's church just before a device is detonated.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48027320

Notre-Dame fire: Rain threatens France's damaged cathedral

A week after the cathedral was engulfed in flames, protective layers are being put in place.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48022661

French ex-PM Fillon and British wife face 'fake jobs' trial

Judges say ex-presidential favourite François Fillon should stand trial over 'fake jobs' allegations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48023180

Sri Lanka attacks: The ban on social media

Is the ban a sign of things to come for social media firms unable to halt the spread of misinformation?

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Apple AI accused of leading to man's wrongful arrest

A man is suing Apple after claiming its in-store AI led to his arrest.

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Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year

The electric carmaker entrepreneur makes a new promise on driverless vehicles.

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Twitter sees more users and rising revenues

The social media platform reports better-than-expected results as it plans to minimise "outrage".

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Nigerian 'children killed' after car hits Easter parade in Gombe

The driver reportedly ploughed into the procession because it was blocking the road in northern Nigeria.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48021820

Bolivia crash: Bus plunges into ravine killing 25

The bus was trying to overtake a lorry on a narrow road when it crashed and went over the cliff.

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Roman Polanski sues Oscars Academy after 2018 expulsion

The director admitted unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977 and was expelled from the Academy last year.

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Prince unfinished memoir set for release in 2019

The musician started work on his autobiography shortly before his death three years ago.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48021420

Tesla's Elon Musk expects 'robotaxis' to start in US next year

The electric carmaker entrepreneur makes a new promise on driverless vehicles.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48021380

Climate change activist Greta Thunberg: 'Listen to climate scientists'

Teenage activist Greta Thunberg has an uncompromising message on climate change.

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Vodafone named 'worst' mobile network

Annual study of more than 6,000 mobile customers names most and least popular UK network providers.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Mass funeral on day of mourning

The death toll from Sunday's bomb blasts rises to 310 and a state of emergency is in effect.

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Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg dies aged 98

The Grand Duke, who abdicated in 2000, oversaw the duchy's transformation into a financial centre.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48020480

Lyra McKee killing: 'New IRA admits responsibility'

The group offered "full and sincere apologies" to the journalist's family and friends, the Irish News reports.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48018615

Donald Trump 'set for June state visit to UK'

Buckingham Palace is expected to announce on Tuesday that the US president will visit in early June.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48020410

Shah Rukh Khan urges fans to vote in a new music video

The Bollywood star says he is responding to PM Modi's request that he "creatively" encourage voting.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47114401

SS Iron Crown: WW2 shipwreck found off Australia

The SS Iron Crown was sunk by a Japanese submarine in 1942, killing 38 sailors.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48018313

Myanmar top court rejects Reuters journalists' appeal

Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have their seven year sentences upheld by the country's Supreme Court.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48019192

Disposable nappy recycling: How soiled nappies can be reused

Each year billions end up in landfill, but the world's largest nappy production company is now backing a scheme to recover the plastic and other materials inside them.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47964007

US Supreme Court to review LGBT cases

The court will determine if job discrimination laws apply to sexual orientation or gender identity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48017275

India election 2019: Rahul Gandhi faces crucial ballot in Wayanad

Tuesday sees India's opposition leader contest a seat in the south for the first time.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-48010263

Sri Lanka attacks: Family attends funeral

Speaking at his wife's funeral, Lewis Allen recalls the moment he learnt she had died in the Sri Lanka attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48015268

Kim-Putin: North Korean and Russian leaders 'to meet for first time'

There'll be a lot of history and potential behind the North Korean leader's first Russian visit.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47972954

African women on the shame of hair loss

It is a topic shrouded in shame, but traction alopecia may affect one-third of women of African descent.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47403686

Pedro Sánchez: Spain's accidental PM on a roll

Unlikely events propelled a struggling politician to Spain's top job - and the top of the polls.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48012724

Innovative child malaria vaccine to be tested in Malawi

The treatment, developed over 30 years, is the first to give partial protection to children, WHO says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48012266

Could a computer ever rival Rembrandt or Beethoven?

Music, films and works of art are increasingly made using AI. But can machines ever be truly creative?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47700701

My lifelong obsession with 'resurrecting' classic cars

Vehicle restorer Charles Palmer on his long-held fascination with bringing classic cars back to life.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-47357827

Outcry sparked by 'deeply racist' rat poem in Austria

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says the poem, which compares migrants to rats, is "abominable".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48018110

Sri Lanka attacks: Authorities face scrutiny over advance warnings

Reports there were warnings of possible attacks throws the spotlight on the country's leadership.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48016994

Herman Cain withdraws bid for Federal Reserve seat

President Trump tweeted that he would respect Mr Cain's wishes and not pursue the nomination.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48017273

Samsung Galaxy Fold: Broken screens delay launch

Samsung delays the release of its Galaxy Fold smartphones after reviewers report broken screens.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48013395

Philippines earthquake: Five deaths reported on Luzon

The magnitude 6.1 earthquake leaves a trail of destruction in its wake.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48015683

Sri Lanka: Bomb explodes as police try to defuse it

The blast took place near St Anthony's Shrine, one of several sites attacked in bombings on Sunday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48012576

Baby squirrels saved after tree holding nest is cut down

Vets in Poland say two of them had been attacked by a dog before they were found.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48015263

What we know so far

Some 300 people have been killed in the worst violence Sri Lanka has seen in a decade.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48010697

Australian father and son lifesavers drown in tourist rescue bid

Ross and Andrew Powell had been trying to save a tourist off Australia's southern coast.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-48015753

Violent protests erupt at Georgia's Pankisi Gorge

Residents in Pankisi in north-eastern Georgia pelt police with rocks over plans for a new power plant.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48012723

US to end sanctions waivers for major Iranian oil importers

China, India, Japan, South Korea and Turkey will no longer be exempt from economic penalties.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48011496

Algeria protests: Police 'detain top businessmen'

Five wealthy tycoons are being held in connection with a corruption investigation, state TV says.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48012265

Polish Judas ritual 'anti-Semitic' - Jewish congress

An effigy beaten by children in a Polish town has stereotypical Jewish features.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48012965

Thai cave rescue: Two divers return to where boys were saved

Richard Harris and Craig Challen were two of the divers who came to the rescue of the Wild Boars soccer team in Thailand.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48012574

An alternative way to capture childhood on your phone

A simple, but evocative, way to record your children's development without using a camera.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold launch events delayed in China

Two events are postponed following reports of broken screens from smartphone reviewers.

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Tesla says investigating car explosion in Shanghai

A video circulating on Chinese social media appears to show a parked Tesla car erupting into flames.

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Asos billionaire loses three children in Sri Lanka attacks

Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen and his family were visiting Sri Lanka, where three of his four children died.

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Sri Lanka attacks: 'International network' linked to bombings

Suicide bomb attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday left 290 dead and hundreds injured.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48012085

Bahrain's king reinstates citizenship of 551 tried in courts

Some 900 people have reportedly lost their citizenship since 2012, leaving most effectively stateless.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48011493

Game of Thrones: Amazon error as second episode is uploaded early

German customers were able to view the second episode of the current series six hours early.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48012633

TED 2019: How to kill a zombie rumour and fix Facebook

How to fix a "broken internet" has been a central question at TED 2019.

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'My heart shattered'

Eyewitnesses of the bombing of Sri Lanka's St Anthony's Shrine have described horrific scenes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48011273

Who are the victims?

The victims include a celebrity chef and staff members at the Cinnamon Grand hotel.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-48002169

Three of tycoon's children killed

Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen and his family were visiting Sri Lanka, where three of his four children died.

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TED 2019: How to kill a zombie rumour and fix Facebook

How to fix a "broken internet" has been a central question at TED 2019.

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Gorillas pose for selfie with DR Congo anti-poaching unit

They were trying to imitate the rangers who raised them, a park official said.

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No street name? Simply draw your address

With few street names in The Gambia, people have to get creative about giving directions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47968968

Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan boss hit with fresh charge

Carlos Ghosn, who denies any wrongdoing, now faces four charges in Japan over misconduct allegations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48009464

Top climbers die in Canadian avalanche

The group had been missing since last Wednesday whilst climbing Howse Peake in Banff National Park.

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Tesla says investigating car explosion in Shanghai

A video circulating on Chinese social media appears to show a parked Tesla car erupting into flames.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-48009163

Zimbabwean Manners Mukuwiri recycles rubbish into art

Artist Manners Mukuwiri makes sculptures from rubbish he finds on the street.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47975425

Colombia landslide: At least 17 killed and five injured

The disaster in the south-western region of Cauca follows days of torrential rain.

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Why the US-China rivalry will not end with a trade deal

As the US and China edge closer to a trade deal, analysts expect a new battle in the technology sector.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Country under curfew after bomb attacks kill 200

More than 200 people were killed in eight bomb blasts targeting churches and hotels.

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Morocco protests: Thousands demand release of activists

It come weeks after jail sentences were upheld for political activists who organised demonstrations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48008463

Ukraine election: Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky wins

Volodymyr Zelensky has won Ukraine's presidential election, according to exit polls.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48008513

Columbine survivors mark twentieth anniversary of massacre

Two teenagers shot 12 students and a teacher in one of America's worst school shootings.

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Ukraine election: Comedian Zelensky 'wins presidency by landslide'

Exit polls suggest TV comedian and political novice Volodymyr Zelensky has won a landslide victory.

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Turkish opposition leader attacked at soldier’s funeral

CHP's leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu was set upon by protesters at a soldier's funeral in Ankara.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48005481

Sudan crisis: Protesters gather for announcement of civilian council

Thousands await the unveiling of a new civilian council - and the response of the military.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48006015

Sri Lanka explosions: Churches and hotels targeted

More than 200 people have been killed and hundreds injured, after several blasts in Colombo, police say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-48002035

Bill Clinton: 'Columbine has a special place in my heart'

Former US president Bill Clinton speaks by video link at a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre.

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SpaceX capsule suffers 'anomaly' during tests in Florida

There are plans to launch a manned mission to the International Space Station later this year.

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Blasts reported at churches in Sri Lanka

Explosions have been reported at two churches in Sri Lanka as Christians celebrate Easter.

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In pictures: Easter celebrated around the world

Christians gather to celebrate Easter when they believe Jesus Christ returned from the dead.

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Ukraine election: Voters to choose between comedian and president

Television comedian Volodymyr Zelensky is favourite at the polls against incumbent Petro Poroshenko.

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US arrests 'member of border militia' in New Mexico

The arrest comes days after a video emerged of armed men detaining migrants in the desert.

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'People think we're hillbillies - we're not'

What do Americans think of people in other states? We asked people in West Virginia what's said about them.

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From a poo museum to new year celebrations

Here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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'I'm the father to 110 huskies.'

Audun lived a normal city life. But fed up with being annoyed all the time, he moved to the Arctic with his wife and bought some dogs.

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ENA: The elite French school that trains presidents

ENA is a finishing school for French leaders - but its days of elitism may be numbered.

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"I'm either too black or not black enough": One teenager's experience

This is what it means to be black: one African-American teenager's experience, in her own words.

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Millions using 123456 as password, security study finds

A list of all-too-predictable choices for breached accounts includes 123456 and "Liverpool".

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Agent Orange: US to clean up toxic Vietnam War air base

The operation, unveiled more than four decades after the end of the Vietnam War, will cost $183m.

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Libya crisis: Clashes erupt south of capital Tripoli

The UN-backed government says it launched a counter-offensive against Gen Khalifa Haftar's forces.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48000672

Ukraine: Candidates clash ahead of presidential poll

Ukraine's rival presidential candidates hold a long-awaited head-to-head televised debate.

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The special flavour of rock’n’roll Beijing

The indie bands of the Chinese capital, Beijing, have their own raw, distinctive sound, says the BBC's Stephen McDonell.

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How much of Europe does China own?

The EU wants to screen foreign investment as concerns grow about China's role.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47886902

Syria war: Kosovo brings back 110 citizens including jihadists

More than 100 Kosovans, including mothers, children and several suspected IS fighters, are flown home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47998456

Sudan crisis: Cash hoard found at al-Bashir's home

Prosecutors launch an inquiry after cash in several currencies is found at Omar al-Bashir's residence

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47997729

Yellow vest protests: Paris police fear tear gas at demonstrators

Police in the French capital fire tear gas as a number of motorbikes are set on fire by protesters.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47998455

Syria war: IS 'kills 35' government troops in desert attacks

Reports say dozens of troops loyal to the government have been killed by militants since Thursday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47998354

India cricket pair fined for sexist comments

India players KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya are fined for "sexist, disrespectful and racist" comments made on a television chat show.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47998036

Notre-Dame fire: How gamers are getting 'inside' the cathedral

Players return to a 2014 video game to visit a digital version of the cathedral, untouched by fire.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47998294

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Ku Klux Klan killing: Wife admits murder of Missouri leader

Malissa Ancona is sentenced to life in jail for shooting her husband, Frank, in Missouri.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47996476

Blind Japanese sailor completes non-stop Pacific voyage

Mitsuhiro Iwamoto, 52, is said to be the first visually impaired person to make the 8,700-mile trip.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47997727

Nxivm: Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman pleads guilty in 'sex cult' case

Clare Bronfman, in line to the Seagram alcohol fortune, was "truly remorseful" for her role in Nxivm.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47996207

India chief justice Gogoi accused of sexual harassment

An ex-employee, 35, alleges two cases of sexual misconduct, which Ranjan Gogoi "totally denies".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-47996468

Kabul attack: Explosion and gunfire near ministry building

An explosion and gunfire are heard near the ministry of information in the Afghan capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47996762

Naomi Campbell hit by fashion racism in Asian country

The British supermodel says she was told a photo campaign would not be used because of the "colour of [her] skin".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47989838

Bees living on Notre-Dame cathedral roof survive blaze

The French cathedral's beekeeper says they would only have got "drunk" on smoke.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47995604

Egypt referendum: Opposition fear return to Mubarak era

Rights groups fear the referendum, which was organised in just a few days, won't be free or fair.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47974724

Two teen girls arrested for 'plotting nine murders' in Florida

Two 14-year-olds held in Florida allegedly planned to burn and bury their victims' bodies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47994306

TED 2019: The start-ups launching in space

Space is getting busy thanks to a new era of commercialisation.

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