Drones keep a close eye on Australia’s wildlife

Thermal imaging is helping to monitor and survey Australia's wildlife even in remote areas.

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Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots'

Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say.

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George Floyd death: Violence erupts on sixth day of protests

Protests continue in cities across the US sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.

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UK ex-foreign secretaries Hong Kong alliance

The UK should be leading the response to China's treatment of Hong Kong, seven former foreign secretaries say.

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Coronavirus: Belgian Prince Joachim apologises for Spanish lockdown party

Prince Joachim, who contracted coronavirus after attending a party in Spain, "regrets" his actions.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52872188

Coronavirus changes how doctors deal with death

Five doctors administering end-of-life care reflect on the current crisis.

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Glimmer of hope for world's rarest primate

The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the future of a critically endangered gibbon.

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George Floyd death: Why do some protests turn violent?

In the US, peaceful protests over police violence have escalated into widespread riots and looting.

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Remote working: How cities might change if we worked from home more

Our homes, transport and city-centre spaces would change if we worked from home for good.

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Russia and Turkey risk turning Libya into another Syria

Gen Haftar's forces have been beaten back from Tripoli but that does not mean peace is at hand.

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The man whose death convulsed US

He was an athlete, friend and father whose life and struggles were emblematic of any American.

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Nasa SpaceX launch: What is the Crew Dragon?

A guide to SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle, which carried astronauts to the space station.

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How Venezuela's fuel crisis is hitting coronavirus victims

Venezuela's fuel crisis has been so acute that even funeral homes are struggling to transport bodies to the cemetery.

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Coronavirus: The South African village preparing for Covid-19

For people in South Africa's rural areas trying to protect themselves from Covid-19, hand washing in clean water isn't possible.

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Coronavirus: Brazil now fourth-highest nation in Covid-19 deaths

Brazil records almost 1,000 deaths in a day, taking its overall number of fatalities past France.

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Mining firm Rio Tinto sorry for destroying Aboriginal caves

The caves in Western Australia sheltered prehistoric people in the Ice Age 46,000 years ago.

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Coronavirus: Famous mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem

Hundreds of worshippers entered mosques in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem, as restrictions were eased.

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Burkina Faso gunmen 'kill 20 at cattle market' in Kompienga

The gunmen arrived on motorbikes, shooting into the crowded market, reports say.

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Bayern Munich 5-0 Fortuna Dusseldorf: Robert Lewandowski scores twice in rout

Robert Lewandowski scores twice against Fortuna Dusseldorf to equal his most prolific season as Bayern Munich move 10 points clear at the Bundesliga summit.

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George Floyd: What happened in the final moments of his life

A timeline of events leading up to George Floyd's death has been revealed by authorities.

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Amazon UK website defaced with racist abuse

The online giant blames a "bad actor" for the language appearing alongside multiple product listings.

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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule set to dock with space station

US astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are closing in for a Sunday rendezvous with the ISS.

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George Floyd death: Violence breaks out amid US protests

Images from street protests across the US on Saturday following the death of black man George Floyd.

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ICYMI: Making waves and signature scents

From social distancing dinner dates to candle scents inspired by pubs, here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Supernatural: The next-generation keep-fit coach?

Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze?

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George Floyd death: US cities order curfews amid widespread clashes

Police struggle to stem the violence as protesters take to the streets over the death of George Floyd.

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In the middle of the Pacific with nowhere to land

A group of performers were halfway across the ocean in a 75ft boat when the pandemic erupted - leaving them with nowhere to go.

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My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday'

Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Brothers' Home: South Korea's 1980's 'concentration camp'

In the 1980s, innocent children and adults were taken off South Korea's streets - and locked away.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Eight lessons for the rest of the continent

What South Africa can teach other African countries gearing up for a spike in infections.

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Peru's most catastrophic natural disaster

On 31 May 1970 an earthquake struck in Peru, triggering a landslide and leading to the deaths of 70,000.

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Coronavirus: Biden and Trump face off over China

The US president and his likely election rival have been sparring over China and the coronavirus.

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Trump delays 'outdated' G7 leaders' summit

The US president says he is postponing this year's meeting and wants to invite other leaders as well.

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LGBT: Covid-19 forced me back home where I'm 'unwanted'

'Emma' lost her job and had to move back to the village where she feels 'misunderstood'.

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George Floyd: ‘As a black American I am terrified’

After the death of George Floyd, young African-Americans in Minneapolis say they are scared for their safety.

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Coronavirus: The self-isolation choir with worldwide members

This weekend thousands of people will gather as an online choir to perform Handel’s Messiah.

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SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station

Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station.

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George Floyd death: Unrest spreads across US

Images from protests and violence as anger over the death of black man George Floyd increases.

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Coronavirus: Belgian Prince Joachim tests positive after lockdown party

Spanish police are investigating whether a party attended by Prince Joachim breached lockdown rules.

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SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station

Lift-off for historic mission to the International Space Station.

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George Floyd death: Minnesota governor decries violent protests

Minnesota fully mobilises the National Guard as it and other US cities prepare for more unrest.

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Coronavirus: Backlash after Trump signals US exit from WHO

The president is urged to reconsider, after accusing the health body of being a "puppet of China".

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Coronavirus: India to loosen lockdown despite record cases

A plan to ease the world's biggest lockdown begins on 8 June with restaurants and malls re-opening.

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George Floyd death: Rapper Killer Mike's plea to protesters in Atlanta

Rapper Killer Mike delivers an impassioned plea to protesters in Atlanta, after clashes over the killing of George Floyd.

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Austria set to host Formula 1 season openers in July

The Formula 1 season-openers in Austria have been approved by the country's government, according to reports.

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Coronavirus: Italy's Tower of Pisa reopens after three months shut

Only 15 at a time will be allowed up the tourist attraction, and they will have to wear masks.

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Roger Federer becomes world's highest paid athlete, says Forbes

Swiss tennis player Roger Federer overtakes footballer Lionel Messi as the world's highest paid athlete for 2020, according to Forbes.

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‘Why I recreated my local pub in virtual reality’

Tristan Cross taught himself how to make the 3D models from scratch by watching YouTube videos.

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Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots'

Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say.

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George Floyd death: Clashes flare amid appeals for calm

Violence continued in US cities for a fourth night over the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.

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George Floyd death: Clashes across US as protesters demand justice

Crowds rally at the White House among other places over the death in police custody of George Floyd.

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Coronavirus: Belgian zoo comes back to life from lockdown

After two months without visitors, Pairi Daiza is welcoming the public back, but in smaller numbers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52831021

George Floyd death: Why has a US city gone up in flames?

Tensions in Minneapolis did not start with the death of George Floyd. They've been years in the making.

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Akinwumi Adesina: Why the US is targeting a flamboyant Nigerian banker

The US pushes for new inquiry into allegations of corruption against the African Development Bank boss.

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China-India border: Why tensions are rising between the neighbours

Tensions in the Himalaya have the potential to escalate as they pursue their strategic goals.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52852509

'You can't ask people to die': Coronavirus woes deepen Argentina's crisis

A new deadline to restructure the country's debt is just days away.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52846939

Coronavirus: Bill Gates ‘microchip’ conspiracy theory and other vaccine claims fact-checked

Fact-checking vaccine claims - including ones about the ex-Microsoft boss and a dubious cow-dung trial.

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George Floyd death: Ex-officer charged with murder and manslaughter

Derek Chauvin, one of the officers seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck, has been charged with murder.

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90-year-old woman tries to help grandson during arrest

Bodycam footage shows a woman, dressed in a nightgown, seem to fall onto her grandson during the incident.

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World's largest all-electric plane takes flight

An historic day for the aviation industry as the world's largest all-electric plane takes flight.

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Coronavirus: South Korea closes schools again after biggest spike in weeks

Schools that had just re-opened days ago have now been forced shut again after a spike in cases.

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Hong Kong: What is the BNO and what does the UK move mean?

The UK waded into the Hong Kong security row by proposing more rights for holders of a special passport.

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What is it like being at school in South Korea?

Strict safety measures are in place, but more than 200 schools have been forced to close just days after they re-opened.

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UK could offer 'path to citizenship' for Hong Kong's British passport holders

Hong Kong residents holding a UK overseas passport could gain a route to UK citizenship.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52842303

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning.

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Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning.

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A Raspberry Pi robot with emotions and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories.

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Minneapolis protests continue: 'Nobody's listening'

Protests rock the Twin Cities area after the shocking death of an unarmed black man during an arrest.

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Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing'

One young woman used popular game Animal Crossing for her family tradition of Bai San.

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When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders

When Covid-19 hit, zookeeper Caitlin Henderson ended up in lockdown with 70 spiders.

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Lion attack in Australia leaves zookeeper badly injured

The woman is being treated for critical injuries after the incident in New South Wales, authorities say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52844744

Gough Whitlam dismissal: Australian court grants access to Queen's letters

A historian argues they should be public record over the sacking of Australia's prime minister in 1975.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52844272

Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row

The US president's move follows a decision by Twitter to add a "fact-check" notice to his tweets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52843986

George Floyd: National Guard deployed after Minneapolis clashes

State troops are activated after days of protests over the death of a black man in police custody.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52844192

Online child abuse rising during lockdown warn police

Police forces across the world are warning criminals are using the restrictions to target children.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52773344

Moscow more than doubles city's Covid-19 death toll

Officials now say 1,561 people died from the disease in April - not 639 as initially announced.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52843976

World's deepest octopus captured on camera

A "Dumbo" octopus is photographed at a depth of 7,000m in the Indian Ocean's Java Trench.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52839678

Rohingya refugee crisis: 'The bodies were thrown out of the boat'

Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52832841

Coronavirus: How Turkey took control of Covid-19 emergency

Even without imposing a total lockdown, Turkey seems to have handled the outbreak well.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52831017

Africa's week in pictures: 22 - 28 May 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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The films to look out for at the We Are One festival

Cannes, Toronto and Sundance are among the film festivals uniting for an online streaming event.

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The little lights now packing a deadly punch

LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful.

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The coronavirus conundrum when your mouth is your ‘hand’

The coronavirus pandemic becomes a different kind of challenge when you use your mouth as your ‘hands’.

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George Floyd: Minneapolis protests intensify

Thousands took to the streets on a second day of protests over the killing of an unarmed black man by a white police officer.

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George Floyd: Minnesota sees second night of clashes over death in custody

Tear gas is fired at protesters angry at the death of a man pinned down by a policeman in Minnesota.

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Austrian police publish honey-trap photos in Strache inquiry

The video scandal toppled the government - now police are trying to find the woman in the sting.

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Martin Scorsese reveals lockdown 'anxiety' and 'relief'

The US film director has made a haunting home video for the BBC about his experience of confinement.

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Coronavirus: France set to roll out contact-tracing app before UK

One minister has compared the UK and France's outlier approaches to their nuclear deterrent effort.

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Twitter fact-checks China amid bias row

After fact-checking President Trump, Twitter adds warnings to Chinese tweets too.

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Coronavirus: Chechen leader Kadyrov 'healthy' after Covid scare

Ramzan Kadyrov, a key ally of President Putin, did not deny having been to hospital in Moscow.

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Coronavirus: 111-year-old Chilean woman recovers

Juana Zúñiga contracted the virus at her care home near Santiago, where she is the oldest resident.

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Uber destroys thousands of bikes and scooters

Videos of the red bikes being crushed were shared online after Uber sold its Jump business to Lime.

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India policeman's TikTok video helps family find missing father

A TikTok video filmed in north India helped a family on the other end of the country find their father.

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China's parliament backs Hong Kong security bill

China says the bill will rein in "terrorism" but many feel it will end Hong Kong's unique status.

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Coastguard plans to add drones to air fleet

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles will form part of a new search and rescue contract.

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Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'

The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time.

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Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'

The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time.

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Coronavirus: Professional athletes train in lockdown

Professional and Olympic athletes have had to devise ways to continue their rigorous training.

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Coronavirus: What attacks on Asians reveal about American identity

Covid-inspired attacks on East Asian people in the US reveal uncomfortable truths about American identity.

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Coronavirus: How the advertising industry is changing

A large decline in advertising expenditure is hurting the sector, plus TV channels and newspapers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52806115

The High Note: Why Tracee Ellis Ross 'only got better with age'

Tracee Ellis Ross says it's "absurd" that women over 50 have ever been "counted out".

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Crossing Divides: The bomb maker turned peacemaker

Once part of the group behind the Bali bombing, now Ali Fauzi is on a mission to end terror.

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Cocaine and Guinea-Bissau: How Africa's 'narco-state' is trying to kick its habit

Concern mounts about Guinea-Bissau commitment to curb drug trafficking, writes Ricci Shyrock.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52569130

Keeping fit in lockdown: Apps and sites which could help

Kate Russell looks at the online tools and guides helping motivate you to take exercise.

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Coronavirus: Nightmare spreads through Russia's care homes

Carers reveal the hidden spread of Covid-19 and official numbers appear not to tell the whole story.

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Coronavirus: Inside the pro-China network targeting the US, Hong Kong and an exiled tycoon

A coordinated network of accounts on three social networks has been targeting the Chinese government's critics.

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Zambia probes Chinese clothes factory murders

The killings of three Chinese nationals come amid a crackdown on firms accused of discrimination.

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Zipline drones deliver supplies and PPE to US hospitals

The US Federal Aviation Administration has waived its rules to allow medical deliveries.

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Chrissy Teigen posts decision to remove breast implants

"I'm getting my boobs out!" she posted on social media, winning praise for her honest explanation.

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Walkers found after 19 days in the New Zealand wilderness

The 23-year-olds were winched from a clearing after a helicopter spotted smoke from their fire.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52819043

Sky Q kicks off HDR support starting with on-demand nature shows

The broadcaster’s new HDR experience will be available to Sky Q customers with certain set-top boxes.

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Mexican archaeologists locate wreck of 200-year-old ship

They have named the wreck after the fisherman who first spotted it off the coast of Quintana Roo.

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Coronavirus: EU to announce huge recovery package

A fund of at least €500bn ($545bn; £448bn) will be proposed, some of it raised on capital markets.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52819126

Romina Ashrafi: Outrage in Iran over 'honour killing' of girl

Romina Ashrafi, 14, was allegedly killed by her father after she ran away with her older boyfriend.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52811631

Mount Everest: Chinese team summit during pandemic

The team are the only climbers to summit this season, and are re-measuring the height.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52819738

Roman mosaic floor found under Italian vineyard

Authorities north of Verona in Italy found the well-preserved tile floor after decades of searching.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52818746

Minnesota violence: Clashes over death of black man in police custody

Tear gas is fired at protesters angry at the death of a man pinned down by a policeman in Minnesota.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52817097

Man charged over deadly Kyoto animation studio fire

The arson attack killed 36 people, but Shinji Aoba was too badly burned to be detained until now.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52813523

India heatwave: Delhi temperature hits 47C as north India reels

Delhi saw temperatures hit 47C, the highest in decades for this time of year.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52816493

Australia's megafauna roamed the tropics with first humans but then disappeared

New evidence shows climate change may have wiped out Australia's giant beasts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52804163

Mexico: Roma director Alfonso Cuarón makes plea for domestic workers

He says domestic workers laid of during the Covid-19 pandemic should continue to receive pay.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52816172

Record drop in energy investment, warns IEA think-tank

The pandemic has caused a record fall in energy investment and will likely lead to more pollution.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52812709

Coronavirus: Why Merkel may help fund Europe's recovery plan

Germany’s leader has agreed to shoulder some of the burden, but four "frugal" EU states are unhappy.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52807748

Tests vital for Africa's fight against coronavirus

Early successes have been hailed by some but governments must start getting more data, reports Anne Soy.

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Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation

A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arsons and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm.

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Coronavirus: Lebanon's woes worsen as country pushed to the brink

Country was already rocked by unrest over the cost of living - then came coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52756418

Mumbai: How Covid-19 has ravaged India's richest city

With nearly 30,000 cases, Mumbai accounts for more than a fifth of India's coronavirus infections.

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Hong Kong ramps up security ahead of controversial bill reading

Protesters were urged to disrupt proceedings in an attempt to derail the bill's second reading.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52816115

TV host Jimmy Fallon 'very sorry' for 2000 blackface skit

The NBC's Tonight Show host called his depiction of comedian Chris Rock "unquestionably offensive".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52815624

Costa Rica celebrates first same-sex weddings

The country is the first in Central America to allow same-sex couples to marry in landmark ruling.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52808947

Trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon

The 50 return home a month after a woman working as a maid in Beirut was found for sale on Facebook.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52805193

Coronavirus: French alarm at Covid-linked Med pollution

Environmentalists in the south of France find masks and gloves littering the seabed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52807526

White woman called police on black man in dog row

The woman has now been suspended from her job at an investment firm in New York City.

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Clickbait and podcasts: France frowns on English words

The French language enrichment commission announces a new list of alternatives to English terms.

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Australia bushfires: Hundreds of deaths linked to smoke, inquiry hears

More than 4,000 people were admitted to hospital due to the smoke, a government inquiry has heard.

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Alberta minister says ban on protests means 'great time' to build pipeline

Alberta's energy minister cites a ban on protests when asked about a controversial project in Canada.

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Zara Abid: Model presumed dead in Pakistan plane crash abused online

Zara Abid, 28, was being mourned by friends and family, but then trolls began abusing her legacy online.

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Stanley Ho: Hong Kong's 'king of gambling' dies aged 98

Ho was credited with steering Macau to overtake Las Vegas as the gambling capital of the world.

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Covid-19 brings remote medicine revolution to the UK

Doctors are finding new ways of working including reviewing patients' scans and X-rays at home.

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Republican National Convention: Trump threatens to move event from North Carolina

The president wants North Carolina to ensure there are no restrictions on crowds due to the pandemic.

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Boy, 12, followed down mountain by brown bear

Alessandro was hiking with his family in northern Italy when they realised he was being followed.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52803872

Coronavirus: New York Stock Exchange trading floor to reopen

The resumption of floor trading comes after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Drone to deliver masks to Scottish island

During a two-week trial, the unmanned aircraft will deliver supplies to the Isle of Mull.

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Hong Kong security law: Carrie Lam dismisses concerns over rights

Carrie Lam says a security law planned by China is a "responsible" move which won't infringe on rights.

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Coronavirus: The strangers reaching out to Kyrgyzstan's lonely teenagers

Worried by teens' mental health struggles during Kyrgyzstan's coronavirus lockdown, one group acted.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52587000

Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm?

Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52797859

Italy's medical workers: 'We became heroes but they've already forgotten us'

With Italy past the peak of coronavirus, medical staff say the trauma is only just hitting them now.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52784120

Coronavirus: Call for clear face masks to be 'the norm'

Transparent masks allow deaf people to communicate - but supplies are short where they are most needed.

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In pictures: Indigenous nurse on frontline in virus fight

Vanderlecia Ortega dos Santos is the sole nurse caring for a community of 700 in Manaus, Brazil.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Smokers fume at cigarette ban

The government is to ease lockdown restrictions and allow the sale of alcohol - but not cigarettes.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52772186

Thailand: Elephants on 'great migration' to survive coronavirus starvation

With the collapse of the tourism industry because of the coronavirus, Thailand's captive elephants are now at risk of starvation.

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Indonesia: Alone in a sinking village

Once home to more than 200 families, the village of Bedono in Central Java is now under water.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52746336

Coronavirus: Spain to stop quarantining arrivals from 1 July

The country hopes to save the summer season but UK tourists face quarantine in their own country.

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Coronavirus: Hairdressers offer virtual appointments in lockdown

Salons are giving advice via video chat apps to help people style and colour their hair at home.

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Coronavirus: Derby 5G phone mast set on fire

Attacks on 5G masts have been fuelled by a conspiracy theory wrongly linking 5G and coronavirus.

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Balbir Singh: India mourns loss of hockey legend and independence hero

Balbir Singh, who has died aged 95, helped seal hockey gold for newly independent India in 1948.

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Suriname election: Will a convicted murderer be re-elected?

Suriname's President Desi Bouterse was convicted of murder but he is confident he will be re-elected.

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Nikoloz Basilashvili: Georgian tennis star charged with assaulting ex-wife

Nikoloz Basilashvili is accused by his ex-wife of attacking her - an allegation he denies.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Five ways Europe is easing lockdown

Jogging in a Madrid park, having a Czech beer, taking a Greek ferry - Europe is opening up more.

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Marie Cau: First transgender mayor elected in France

The council of Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes chose Marie Cau as their new mayor on Saturday.

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Coronavirus: Americans flock to beaches on Memorial Day weekend

People are seen flouting restrictions on what is known in the US as the unofficial start of summer.

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The Metro Manila priests fighting coronavirus with the cross

With the cross in one hand, alcohol spray in the other, a group of Catholic priests in Metro Manila have been risking their lives to serve their poverty-stricken community.

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Formula E driver disqualified for gamer swap-in

Formula E driver Daniel Abt is disqualified and ordered to pay £8,900 to charity for getting a professional gamer to compete under his name in an official esports race.

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Coronavirus: How Chinese rivals are trying to take Zoom's crown

The coronavirus lockdown has fuelled the market for teleconferencing technology apps.

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Could coronavirus kickstart more accessible tech?

Video calling has risen during the pandemic but for some disabled people it also brought challenges.

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Hong Kong security law 'needed to tackle terrorism'

The territory's security chief says the controversial security law will save the city from violence.

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Western Australia storm: Ex-cyclone brings widespread damage to coast

An ex-tropical cyclone and a cold front combined to create a "once-in-a-decade" event, officials say.

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New Zealand earthquake hits during PM Ardern live TV interview

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern carries on an interview as an earthquake hits parliament.

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Tiger Woods & Peyton Manning beat Tom Brady & Phil Mickelson in $20m charity match

Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson raised $20m for coronavirus relief efforts in The Match: Champions for Charity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/52793863

Coronavirus: Chile's president says healthcare system 'very close to the limit'

President Sebastián Piñera warns of the strain on hospitals as the number of cases approaches 70,000.

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Family of exiled top Saudi officer Saad al-Jabri 'targeted'

Saad al-Jabri fled to Canada but officials are going after his children back home, the BBC is told.

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Coronavirus in Sudan exposes new leaders

Some medics have refused to work and elderly people have been dying, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

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Caribbean tourism reels from coronavirus

Tourism is vital to the Caribbean but visitors are absent amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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'I left my campervan in Argentina'

Thousands of van-driving nomads were living the dream - until the coronavirus pandemic brought them to a sudden halt.

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The South Korean protester living in the sky

Kim Yong-hee has spent a year living on a 20-metre-high traffic tower in protest at Samsung's zero-union policy.

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Coronavirus: How do we record history in the internet age?

People's coronavirus experiences in Wales are being documented, using WhatsApp and Facebook messages.

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Coronavirus: US suspends travel from Brazil for foreigners

Brazil has recently become a new coronavirus hotspot with more than 300,000 known cases.

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South African President Ramaphosa says outbreak will get worse

Cyril Ramaphosa said the worst is still ahead while announcing an ease in lockdown measures.

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Millions of periodical cicadas to emerge in parts of US

After spending most of their lives in the soil, periodical cicadas will come out in three US states.

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Fresh UK review into Huawei role in 5G networks

The National Cyber Security Centre involvement follows new US sanctions on the Chinese telecoms giant.

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Coronavirus: Austrian president 'sorry' for breaking lockdown curfew

President Van der Bellen stayed at a Vienna restaurant beyond the mandated closing time of 23:00.

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Bundesliga: Timo Werner scores three as Leipzig thrash Mainz

Timo Werner scores his first goals since the Bundesliga returned from its two-month suspension with a hat-trick as RB Leipzig thump Mainz.

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Afghanistan: Taliban prisoner release amid Eid al-Fitr ceasefire

The government says up to 2,000 prisoners will be freed, after the Islamist group proposed a truce.

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Coronavirus in South Africa: Outbreak closes AngloGold Ashanti mine

The Mponeng mine, the world's deepest, only resumed operations in April following a national lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Could these social distancing hacks make it to market?

People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing.

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Coronavirus: Could these social distancing hacks make it to market?

People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing.

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Coronavirus: China accuses US of spreading 'conspiracies'

The country's top diplomat hits out at Washington - raising tensions between the two world powers.

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In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid coronavirus

After a Ramadan marked by lockdowns and social distancing, Muslims begin celebrating the festival.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52787154

Iran oil tanker reaches Venezuela amid US tension

Five tankers are being escorted by the Venezuelan military as the country struggles with shortages.

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Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts complete rehearsal for historic mission

Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken ready themselves and their kit for Wednesday's flight to the space station.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52788432

Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court

The country is gripped by the spectacle of a serving leader being tried for the first time.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51868737

Western Australia prepares for 'once-in-a-decade' storm

The country's entire western coast is expected to be affected by torrential rain and massive waves.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52787152

Hong Kong: World political figures condemn China's security law plan

Nearly 200 signatories say Beijing's proposal is an "assault on the city's fundamental freedoms".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52786734

Stan's Donuts: A farewell to a shop closed by coronavirus

Coronavirus has forced thousands of small businesses to shut in the US. Stan's Donuts is just one.

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Rwanda genocide: How Félicien Kabuga evaded capture for 26 years

Félicien Kabuga outwitted Rwandan genocide prosecutors by using 28 aliases and powerful connections.

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Coronavirus: Why reopening French schools is a social emergency

Children returning to school are often from wealthier families, so why are other pupils staying home?

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LG Polymers: Was negligence behind India's deadly gas leak?

The Indian arm of a South Korean multinational was charged after a leak from its factory killed 12.

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Coronavirus: Which health claims are circulating online?

A wide range of false and misleading health claims continue to spread on social media.

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Coronavirus: The 3D artists helping fashion through Covid-19

British artist Harriet Davey is among the CGI artists creating virtual models for fashion shows.

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Afghanistan: Taliban announce three-day Eid ceasefire with government

The truce with government forces will take effect when the Muslim festival of Eid begins on Sunday.

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Coronavirus: New York state daily death toll drop below 100

A total of 84 people died in 24 hours, the lowest daily toll since March in the worst-hit US state.

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Coronavirus: Over 40 Covid-19 cases traced to church service in Germany

Over 40 people who attended a Baptist service in Frankfurt after curbs were eased were infected.

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Coronavirus: Anti-lockdown car protest draws thousands

An opposition party urges people to protest from their cars in order to maintain social distancing.

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Battle of Berlin survivor Saturn the alligator dies in Moscow Zoo

His colourful history included escaping from a zoo and a rumour that he belonged to Adolf Hitler.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52784240

La Liga can resume from 8 June, says Spain's prime minister

La Liga can resume from 8 June, says Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52783201

Hana Kimura: Netflix star and Japanese wrestler dies at 22

The wrestler turned Netflix Reality TV personality had posted about online bullying before she died.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52782235

Hertz: Car rental firm files for US bankruptcy protection

The company said the coronavirus pandemic had led to an "abrupt" decline in bookings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52780841

Ramadan: German church opens doors for Muslim prayers

New social distancing rules meant many worshippers had nowhere to go until the church stepped in.

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Wikipedia sets new rule to combat “toxic behaviour”

Female and LGBTQ editors of the online encyclopaedia have complained of harassment.

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Coronavirus: Is it safe to visit US national parks?

National parks are re-opening and people can't wait to embrace the Great Outdoors. But is it safe?

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Pakistan plane crash: 'All I could see was fire'

At least 92 people have died after a PIA plane hit a Karachi residential area during landing.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52780289

Coronavirus: Protective badges and cannabis claims fact-checked

Claims that badges can protect wearers from coronavirus and a cannabis treatment fact-checked.

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Coronavirus in Kenya: 'I buried my cousin on Facebook Live'

The BBC's Mercy Juma had to watch her cousin's burial online - until her internet connection failed.

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Coronavirus in the Maldives: The couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon

A Dubai-based couple are still stuck at a deserted resort, more than two months after their wedding.

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Heinrich Himmler: How a fake stamp led to the Nazi SS leader's capture

Seventy-five years after his death, the Nazi SS leader's possessions are due to go on display in the UK.

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Coronavirus: Can children catch and pass on coronavirus?

BBC's Health Correspondent Laura Foster explains what we know currently about how children are affected by the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-52777244

Brazil court releases foul-mouthed Bolsonaro video

It is part of a probe into allegations the president tried to replace top federal police officials.

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Canada v US: Loon stabs eagle through heart

The loon, which is on Canada's dollar coin, and the eagle, America's national bird, fought to the death.

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Week in pictures: 16-22 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Iranian Parkour athlete arrested over a rooftop kiss

Alireza Japalaghy performs life-threatening stunts, but has been detained for 'vulgar acts'.

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How to find a meteorite in Antarctica

Justin Rowlatt joins a team of scientists looking for small space rocks in Antarctica.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52776440

Fake online reviews under investigation by competition authority

The competition authority has launched an investigation into faked and paid-for reviews online.

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Chris Pratt accidentally deleted 51,000 emails

The Guardians Of The Galaxy actor watched in horror as his inbox shrunk to zero.

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Christopher Nolan trailer launched inside Fortnite

Christopher Nolan's time-bending action espionage film was launched on the video game Fortnite.

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Augustin Bizimana: Remains of top Rwanda genocide suspect found

Augustin Bizimana was defence minister when about 800,000 people were killed in 100 days.

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China's new law: Why Hong Kong is worried

A simple guide to the new national security law China has proposed in Hong Kong and why it matters.

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Australia 'records fastest internet speed ever'

Researchers hope the study offers a glimpse into how internet connections could look in the future.

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Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane crashes in Karachi

A PIA jet crashes in a residential area on a flight from Lahore, with more than 100 on board.

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Son 'kills father' during Zoom video chat in New York state

Several chat participants witness the stabbing of a Long Island man by his son, police say.

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Son 'kills father' during Zoom video chat in New York state

Several chat participants witness the stabbing of a Long Island man by his son, police say.

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Drones help to plant seedpods and other tech news

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories.

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Cyclone Amphan: Survivors return to face destruction left by storm

A massive clean-up operation begins after the storm flattened homes and left cities without power.

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Amazon trials online food delivery in India

The firm has started working with restaurants to deliver meals in parts of Bengaluru.

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China scraps annual economic growth target for first time

The world's second largest economy takes unprecedented step not to give forecast for the year ahead.

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Coronavirus: Flexible working will be a new normal after virus

Facebook and New Zealand's prime minister are the latest to support a radical shift in how we all work.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52765165

Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi journalist's family 'forgives' his killers

The journalist was murdered inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in October 2018.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52764920

Singapore quizzer finally wins $10k after Tony Hadley's message

Muhammad Shalehan was originally denied the prize as judges claimed he mispronounced "Tony Hadley".

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Trump removes mask before facing cameras at car factory

The president says he didn't want to "give the press the pleasure of seeing" him in a face covering.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52764899

Coronavirus: The Bolivian orchestra stranded in a German castle

The young musicians have been in a moated castle in eastern Germany for 73 days after Bolivia closed its borders.

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Coronavirus: Is Latin America the next epicentre of the pandemic?

New cases have been rising sharply in Brazil and Mexico, along with other countries in the region.

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Coronavirus sparks a sanitary pad crisis in India

Schools normally provide students with pads in a country where millions of women go without.

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Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics

Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now.

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Africa's week in pictures: 15 - 21 May 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

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Get ready for the 'holy grail' of computer graphics

Ray tracing produces stunning lighting effects but has been too complex for computers, until now.

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Coronavirus: Tinder boss says 'dramatic' changes to dating

Elie Seidman discusses the impact of coronavirus and how his dating app will react.

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Mental Health Awareness: Keeping your screen time healthy

There's no escaping screens, but here's how to steal some time back from them.

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Coronavirus: Hydroxychloroquine trial begins in the UK

The study will test the drugs - one of which Donald Trump has said he is taking - against a placebo.

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Zuckerberg: Facebook to 'take down' coronavirus misinformation

Mark Zuckerberg explains how the social network is responding to the Covid-19 crisis.

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Zuckerberg: Facebook in 'arms race' against electoral interference

Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg told the BBC it has "learned lessons" from political scandals.

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Zack Snyder's Justice League re-cut headed for HBO Max

The announcement comes a week ahead of the launch of the new HBO streaming service.

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UK interest in online casinos at 'all-time high' in lockdown

Lockdown measures may prove a "recipe for disaster", problem gamblers tell the BBC.

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Zuckerberg: Facebook to 'take down' coronavirus misinformation

Mark Zuckerberg explains how the social network is responding to the Covid-19 crisis.

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Amphan: Indian city of Kolkata devastated by cyclone

Many of the city's 14 million people are without electricity and communications have been disrupted.

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Pakistan girls: Man arrested for 'murdering cousins over video'

The 52-second video was reportedly shot nearly a year ago, but went viral a few weeks ago.

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Spandau Ballet, a radio quiz, one syllable - and a $10,000 riddle

When a Singaporean quizzer lost a huge cash prize over one syllable, he got some unlikely help.

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US Senate passes bill that could delist some Chinese firms

The moves comes as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52749801

Mika Brzezinski: TV host blasts 'sick' Trump's conspiracy theory

The president is called "disgusting" by Joe Scarborough's furious co-host and wife.

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Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen to be freed from prison

Michael Cohen will continue serving his sentence at home as Covid-19 spreads in prisons.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52748965

Coronavirus: World sees highest daily increase in virus cases - WHO

The head of the World Health Organization warns the pandemic is a "long way" from being over.

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Coronavirus: Sleepless nights for doctors in a war zone

People in Afghanistan dared to hope for peace, but they are now fighting both violence and the virus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52741433

Coronavirus: What does it mean for natural disaster response?

How are emergency services preparing for natural disasters amid the coronavirus pandemic?

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Doctor who raised concerns over PPE shortage admitted to mental hospital

The Andhra Pradesh medic was suspended after complaining about the lack of protective equipment.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52719110

Colombia: How armed gangs are using lockdown to target activists

Campaigners were already at risk but restrictions have left them easy targets for militia groups.

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Coronavirus: Universities fear fall in lucrative overseas students

Education is one of the sectors of the global economy that is being hardest hit by the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: The Russian republic enduring a 'catastrophe'

The coronavirus outbreak in Dagestan in southern Russia saw 10 dying each day at its peak.

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Africa didn't dither but faces long coronavirus fight

How the continent's sense of vulnerability may help it adapt to yet another deadly disease.

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Coronavirus: Tinder boss says 'dramatic' changes to dating

Elie Seidman discusses the impact of coronavirus and how his dating app will react.

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Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app

The owner of a pizza restaurant discovered the app was selling his food cheaper than he was but still paying him full price.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52724062

Coronavirus lockdown: The Indian migrants dying to get home

Many poor Indians, fleeing hunger in locked down cities, have died of exhaustion or in accidents.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52672764

Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app

The owner of a pizza restaurant discovered the app was selling his food cheaper than he was but still paying him full price.

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Coronavirus: Serco apologises for sharing contact tracers' email addresses

Outsourcing giant Serco has apologised for the data breach, which affects almost 300 people.

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Canada Facebook fines $6.5m over 'false' privacy claims

Canada's Competition Bureau said the tech firm improperly shared users' data with third parties.

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BND: Court curbs German spy agency's bugging abroad

The BND intelligence agency is told to limit its monitoring of foreigners' data overseas.

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Zelensky's Ukraine: Why comic's dream of transformation may be over

Ukraine's president is still popular after a year in power but his top team has fallen apart.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52721154

Does chloroquine work against coronavirus?

President Trump says he takes the drug as a preventative measure. But what do we know about its effectiveness?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/51980731

Coronavirus: What are President Trump's charges against the WHO?

The World Health Organization rejects US criticism it mishandled the early days of the coronavirus outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52294623

Coronavirus: What's the risk on public transport?

Bus and train operators are reducing services and increasing cleaning.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51736185

Amphan: Heavy rains in India and Bangladesh as cyclone bears down

Cyclone Amphan is expected to make landfall near the border between the two countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52734259

Coronavirus: World Bank warns 60m at risk of 'extreme poverty'

The financial impact of the coronavirus is hitting poor nations hard and destroying millions of livelihoods.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52733706

Roe v Wade: Woman behind US abortion ruling was paid to recant

Norma McCorvey, better known as Jane Roe, says she took money from evangelicals to condemn abortion.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52733886

Social distancing: When extreme weather and coronavirus collide

People displaced by extreme weather are forced to break Covid-19 social distancing safety guidelines.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52734229

Trump says US topping world virus cases is 'badge of honour'

Mr Trump argues the US having the most coronavirus cases in the world is actually "a good thing".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52733220

Venezuelan bank files legal claim with Bank of England over gold

The Central Bank of Venezuela says the gold's value could be used to tackle coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52733299

Teenage boy charged in Canada's first 'incel' terror case

The 17-year-old boy is accused of fatally stabbing a woman at an erotic massage parlour this year.

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Rami Makhlouf: The rift at the heart of Syria's ruling family

What's behind the angry videos posted by the billionaire relative of Bashar al-Assad?

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Coronavirus bites into Australia's bushfire recovery

Some tourist towns had barely survived fires when the virus hit, and locals say they are struggling.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52719703

Coronavirus in Africa: Contained or unrecorded?

The continent has had less than 100,000 cases so far, but could be in for a prolonged outbreak.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52702838

Oil collapse: 'Right now everything I have is shut down'

After years of boom, is the US oil industry now going bust?

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52642263

Coronavirus: Mixed reality headsets help medics treat Covid-19 patients

Hand gestures allow doctors to view x-rays and scans, and connect with colleagues in another room.

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US sees first gig in months

Fans wore masks and had their temperatures taken before watching the show in Arkansas.

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Sudan 'must pay' US East African embassy attack victims

The US Supreme Court rules in favour of damages over the 1998 bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52722866

Coronavirus: World Health Organization members agree response probe

The vote follows criticism of the organisation and China, particularly from the United States.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52726017

Pakistan: Man who kissed murdered girls in video arrested

Police in Pakistan also detained two others believed to be involved in the teenagers' killings.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52721327

EasyJet admits nine million customers hacked

The attack was "sophisticated" the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed.

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EasyJet admits nine million customers hacked

The attack was "sophisticated" the airline said, adding that some credit card details had been accessed.

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Coronavirus: Apple shoppers required to wear masks

Customers will also have their temperature taken and be asked basic health questions at the door.

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Polish hit song on grieving 'censored', sparking protests

Public radio is accused of censoring an anti-government song that topped the charts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52721152

China abductions: Parents find son snatched in hotel 32 years ago

Li Jingzhi quit her job to search China for her son, Mao Yin, who went missing in 1988.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52717670

Coronavirus: Brazil records third-highest Covid-19 infection level

Brazil is now only behind the US and Russia in numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52719391

Coronavirus vaccine: First evidence jab can train immune system

Larger trials now needed to see if the vaccine can protect against the coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-52677203

Amphan: India evacuates millions ahead of super cyclone

The storm is expected to make landfall on Wednesday on India's eastern coast.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52718826

Elon Musk: Tesla raises cost of 'self-driving' cars

Elon Musk hikes the price of Tesla's "self-driving" option by $1,000 and says it will continue to rise.

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Coronavirus: Uber announces drastic cuts to secure its future

Uber announces drastic action to scale back its business as its losses balloon amid pandemic lockdowns.

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How disabled people are problem-solving in the pandemic

As people adapt to self-isolation, one community is helping itself find solutions to very particular challenges.

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Coronavirus: Trump gives WHO ultimatum over Covid-19 handling

The US president accuses the UN agency of having an "alarming lack of independence" from China.

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From 'how to' to hair dye: our lockdown web searches

New trends in search engine queries are emerging as people seek new skills and home school help.

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Coronavirus: Chile protesters clash with police over lockdown

Police use tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters in Santiago's El Bosque district.

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Disney's head of streaming to become CEO of TikTok

Kevin Mayer will be in charge of the global development of the short-form video platform.

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Dark web scammers exploit Covid-19 fear and doubt

From miracle cures to co-ordinated hacking the dark web is a hive of coronavirus scamming.

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Burundi election: Nkurunziza set to become 'supreme guide'

Burundi's president did everything to remain in power five years ago but is now stepping down - officially at least.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52682171

Coronavirus lockdown: The harmonica player giving cheer to neighbours

Frederic Yonnet is an urban jazz harmonica player who believes music can bridge social distancing.

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Dark web scammers exploit Covid-19 fear and doubt

From miracle cures to co-ordinated hacking the dark web is a hive of coronavirus scamming.

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Leonardo DiCaprio joins DR Congo gorilla park campaign after attack

Twelve rangers were killed in an attack on Virunga National Park in DR Congo last month.

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Fang Fang: The Wuhan writer whose virus diary angered China

A controversial diary written during the early days of the pandemic has been translated into English.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52712358

Lesotho PM resigns amid ex-wife's murder case

Lesotho's prime minister, a suspect in the murder of his former wife, says he is resigning.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52707752

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa jokes about arrest for breaking coronavirus rules

Cyril Ramaphosa says "come, before we get arrested" to fans who get close to take a photo.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52705686

Just Sam: American Idol crowns first ever 'at home' winner

Just Sam was alone in lockdown in California when she sang in the finale - and celebrated her win.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52704579

Coronavirus: Spain set for basic income to ease crisis pain

The government plans a basic monthly income for hard-up families - something few in Europe have tried.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52707551

Coronavirus: Lockdown in a mirgrant camp

An Afghan journalist and refugee locked down in one of Europe’s migrant camps looks at the conditions in Malakasa camp.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52704340

Israeli convicted of West Bank arson attack that killed three Palestinians

A Palestinian infant and his parents were killed when their home in Duma was firebombed in 2015.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52705466

Burkina Faso unveils 'corrected' Thomas Sankara statue

A new monument to the African nationalist hero is unveiled after parts of the original "melted".

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52704979

Night at the museum: Man breaks into dinosaur exhibit, taking selfies

An international student broke into Australia's oldest museum, taking selfies with the exhibits.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52704267

Hong Kong: Lawmakers carried out during parliament mayhem

Pro-democracy lawmakers were dragged out by guards during a row partly about the Chinese national anthem.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52702076

Coronavirus football: FC Seoul apologises for 'sex dolls' in stands

A company that produces sex toys gave the club 30 mannequins to fill some of their empty seats.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52702075

Rich List: Inventor Sir James Dyson is UK's richest person

The entrepreneur replaces the Hinduja brothers after increasing his wealth by £3.6bn.

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Coronavirus: UCC fashion students turn to Instagram for graduation show

Students from University Centre Colchester were due to stage a graduation fashion show this month.

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Coronavirus: Live entertainment is evolving online to be a lifeline

Creative minds are coming up with new ideas to give us back some of the human connection we've lost.

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Japan's economy slips into recession amid coronavirus woes

The world's third biggest economy has fallen into recession for the first time in more than four years.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52570721

Coronavirus: Can India replace China as world's factory?

Delhi is keen to exploit any shift in global investment flows prompted by the coronavirus crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52672510

Coronavirus: Hospitals in Brazil's São Paulo 'near collapse'

Public hospitals in São Paulo have reached 90% capacity for emergency beds, the city's mayor warns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52701524

Coronavirus: European countries set to further ease lockdowns

Italy, Spain and Portugal are among the countries that will relax their restrictions from Monday.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52701621

Afghan maternity ward attack: The woman nursing the babies of murdered mothers

Firooza Omar volunteered to nurse newborns after a deadly attack on an Afghan maternity ward.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52675705

Coronavirus: Heath workers face violent attacks in Mexico

While in many countries doctors and nurses are being praised for their work on the coronavirus front line, in Mexico dozens have been attacked.

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Coronavirus: Why Africans should take part in vaccine trials

Scientists in Africa explain that any trials would be properly regulated and so the scare stories should be ignored.

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The man who bought 60,000 oil and gas wells

Rusty Hutson Jr is the boss of fast-growing US energy firm Diversified Gas & Oil.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52638629

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo takes coronavirus test live on TV

Andrew Cuomo says "there is nothing about the test that should intimidate people" into not taking it.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52700344

Coronavirus: Belgian hospital staff turn backs on PM Sophie Wilmès

Staff at Brussels' Saint-Pierre Hospital stage a protest during a visit by Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52699962

Afghanistan: Rival leaders Ghani and Abdullah in power-sharing deal

Ashraf Ghani will stay on as president, while Abdullah Abdullah will lead talks with the Taliban.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52699158

India extends coronavirus lockdown by two weeks

The country's major cities will remain under strict restrictions, with some relaxation elsewhere.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52698828

Israel swears in unity government after long political crisis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz agree to share power amid virus crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52699156

Coronavirus: Barack Obama and Lebron James congratulate US graduates

Many schools in the US have had to cancel ceremonies, so famous faces have sent the students messages.

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Jorge Armenta: Mexican journalist killed in 'armed attack'

Jorge Armenta, director of Medios Obson, had received threats and was under government protection.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52698127

Meet the baby orangutans learning to climb trees

Baby orangutans are learning new skills from their human surrogate parents.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52565566

Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide survivors happy with arrest

A widows' group says "everyone has been waiting" for his apprehension, 26 years after the slaughter.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52696815

Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home

China has yet to comment on news of the death of Du Wei, who became ambassador in February.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52696833

Hash oil factory blast injures 11 firefighters in Los Angeles

Crews tackling a blaze are hit by a fireball and have to run through a wall of flame to safety.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52696269

Pakistan 'honour killing': Two girls die over mobile video

The teenage Pakistani girls were reportedly killed by a relative after video showed them with a man.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52696032

German Bundesliga returns: What did football's new reality look like?

The German Bundesliga restarts and gives a glimpse into what the Premier League and other top leagues may look like.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52691666

Coronavirus: Obama criticises Trump administration's virus response

The former US president says top officials "aren't even pretending to be in charge" amid the crisis.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52694872

Steve Linick: Democrats probe Trump's firing of inspector general

The president's firing of the state department's inspector general will be investigated by Congress.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52694497

Coronavirus: Why Taiwan won't have a seat at the virus talks

As the world meets to tackle the coronavirus crisis, one of the most successful countries is not invited.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52661181

Coronavirus: Are Italians losing faith in the EU?

As Italy slowly emerges from coronavirus lockdown many citizens feel let down by the EU.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52666870

Gedhun Choekyi Niyima: Tibetan Buddhism's 'reincarnated' leader who disappeared aged six

Twenty-five years after the Panchen Lama disappeared, Tibetans abroad urge China to reveal his fate.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52660198

Plinofficial: The downfall of a Russian rapper who loved dollars

How did a young Russian rapper become accused by the FBI of working with global cybercriminals?

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How Covid-19 is threatening Central America's economic lifeline

Many communities rely heavily on remittances but these are drying up due to coronavirus lockdowns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-52550389

Letter from Africa: Spare a thought for stranded migrants

Ismail Einashe writes that migrants are facing a tougher time since the outbreak of coronavirus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52645702

One every eight minutes: India's missing children

Many of those who vanish are trafficked and exploited, but there's little public outrage.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-52685559

Coronavirus: Can gaming help stop lockdown loneliness?

Gamers like Millicent say their online adventures are helping them stay connected to friends in lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Beach crowds as countries ease lockdowns

People head to the seaside around the world, with various measures to maintain social distancing.

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Eurovision 2020: Reigning winner Duncan Laurence's 'sadness' at cancellation

Reigning champion Duncan Laurence reflects on the contest being called off due to coronavirus.

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Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Schalke: Haaland scores in Dortmund win on Bundesliga return

Erling Braut Haaland scores for Borussia Dortmund as they mark the return of the Bundesliga during the coronavirus outbreak with a convincing derby win over Schalke.

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New York Giants's Deandre Baker surrenders after robbery charge

The other accused, Quinton Dunbar of the Seattle Seahawks, is still wanted by police in Florida.

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Are online volunteers taking work from hard-up freelancers?

Furloughed workers are offering their skills for free, but some freelancers are taking issue with the trend.

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Bosnia: Protesters condemn Mass for WWII Croat Nazi collaborators

Thousands of people march in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo against a service to honour Nazi-allied Croatian soldiers.

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JC Penney: US department store files for bankruptcy

The 118-year-old company has warned stores will close as a result of the filing.

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Eurovision: Singers from cancelled contest say thank you

With the song contest cancelled, this year's Eurovision artists have recorded a message for fans.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-52683337

ICYMI: Seals, North Korea and penguins at a museum

Here are some stories you may have missed this week.

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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in France

Businessman Félicien Kabuga is alleged to have financed the groups that carried out the Rwandan genocide.

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Tracking the outbreak in maps and charts

Key maps and charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world and how it is being dealt with.

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German Bundesliga: Season resumes after coronavirus shutdown

The German Bundesliga becomes the first major European league to restart after the coronavirus shutdown this weekend.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52688970

Fariba Adelkhah: French academic 'jailed for six years' in Iran

Fariba Adelkhah's lawyer says she has been convicted of national security charges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-52688901

Steve Linick: Trump fires state department inspector general

Steve Linick was investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, a senior Democrat says.

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India coronavirus lockdown: Road accident kills 24 migrant workers

Millions of Indian workers are travelling home after losing their jobs in the coronavirus lockdown.

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Little things people are doing while socially distanced

We saw flyovers by the Blue Angels, the Obamas reading to people online, and a socially distant table for one in Sweden.

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Coronavirus: Italy to lift travel restrictions as lockdown eases

The government will allow travel to and from the country as of 3 June, as it eases its lockdown.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52687448

Kobe Bryant helicopter crash post-mortem released

An examination finds that all nine victims of the crash died as a result of blunt force trauma.

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Coronavirus: Two Americas in the nation's capital

Social and racial divides play out in Washington DC as the city, and nation, grapple with Covid-19.

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Coronavirus leaves Gulf migrant workers stranded

For decades, migrant workers built the economies of the Gulf, but Covid-19 has left them stranded.

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Coronavirus in Nigeria: The child beggars at the heart of the outbreak

Tens of thousands of Koranic school children were recently sent home, unwittingly helping to spread coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Why “shark attacks” won’t go down as Covid deaths

Infowars claims about testing, the viral body bag video in Brazil and other claims fact-checked.

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Week in pictures: 9-15 May 2020

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Google hit by more suspected Oculus VR gadget-scam ads

Some large ads at the top of its results were for sites it now believes were stealing users' cash.

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From lockdown to gridlock: Asia’s traffic resumes after fall in pollution

As restrictions are eased traffic is starting to gridlock roads, leading to a rise in pollution.

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Hong Kong protests: Police watchdog clears officers over crackdown

A highly-anticipated report exonerates officers but critics say it ignores allegations of brutality.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52680094

Israel gets first Ethiopia-born minister, in Pnina Tamano-Shata

Pnina Tamano-Shata was brought to Israel in a top-secret operation in the early 1980s.

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Facebook to build internet cable 'circumference of Earth'

The cable will wrap around Africa bringing faster internet access to the continent.

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NFL's Deandre Baker and Quinton Dunbar charged with armed robbery

Deandre Baker of the New York Giants and Quinton Dunbar of the Seattle Seahawks both face charges.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52675230

Coronavirus pushes German economy into recession

The economy shrank 2.2% in the first three months of 2020 as the pandemic took its toll on activity.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52673727

Burning EU flag can now bring German jail term

Defiling the European Union's emblem and other foreign flags will be classed as a hate crime.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52674809

Coronavirus: Surrogate babies stranded in Ukraine

Babies born to surrogate mothers are stuck in Ukraine due to coronavirus lockdown measures.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52673225

Coronavirus: Baltic states open a pandemic 'travel bubble'

Residents of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania can now travel freely between the three nations.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52673373

Aarogya Setu: Why India's Covid-19 contact tracing app is controversial

Aarogya Setu, India's contact tracing app, has crossed 100 million downloads, but has raised concerns.

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US church sues after bible study 'Zoombombed' by child abuse

A hacker took over worshippers' computers and played 'sickening' images of child abuse, the suit says.

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A passenger drone hotel and other technology news

BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories.

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How coronavirus is changing NHS technology

Hospitals across the UK have been making improvements to their technology in response to Covid-19.

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Mexico at 'peak moment' of coronavirus crisis after biggest daily rise in cases

The country records its largest one-day rise in cases of the virus so far.

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Coronavirus: How 'overreaction' made Vietnam a virus success

Vietnam chose to prevent rather than fight Covid-19, a strategy which means it has had no virus deaths.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52628283

Coronavirus: WTO head steps down a year early as downturn looms

Roberto Azevedo's exit comes as global trade is expected to slump to historic lows amid the pandemic.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52659406

Grand Theft Auto free download crashes Epic Games store

Within minutes of the offer going live the website began experiencing glitches.

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Coronavirus: Is Putin rushing Russia out of lockdown?

The Russian president has declared a six-week lockdown over but the infection rate is still very high.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52659481

Coronavirus: How the pandemic is relaxing US drinking laws

Many states are relaxing rules about selling alcohol to-go to accommodate Covid closures.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52656756

Appalachian Trail: Covid postpones the great American adventure

For Americans are missing the great outdoors, the Appalachian Trail is waiting.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52568184

Coronavirus: How exposed is your job?

See how your job compares to others in terms of exposure to disease and closeness to other people.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52637008

Aarogya Setu: Why India's Covid-19 contact tracing app is controversial

Aarogya Setu, India's contact tracing app, has crossed 100 million downloads, but has raised concerns.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52659520

One in four US workers claiming jobless benefits

Another 2.9 million Americans have filed for unemployment, bringing the total to more than 36 million.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52664929

France gives online firms one hour to pull 'terrorist' content

Websites will have just one hour to pull content reported by police, or face huge fines.

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Coronavirus: State of emergency lifted in most of Japan

Coronavirus infections fall in much of the country, but Tokyo and Osaka remain under emergency order.

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Coral bleaching: Scientists 'find way to make coral more heat-resistant'

Researchers say they have developed a lab-grown strain of microalgae which is more tolerant to heat.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-52661860

Coronavirus: New Zealand lockdown eased as businesses reopen

New Zealand has reported no new cases of the virus in the past three days.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52649922

1MDB: Malaysia drops charges against Wolf of Wall Street producer

Riza Aziz, producer of the Wolf of Wall Street, was caught up in the 1MDB state fund scandal.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52661779

Coronavirus: False claims viewed by millions on YouTube

About one in four most-viewed coronavirus videos on YouTube contain false claims, research suggests.

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Coronavirus Sanofi: France resists idea of US getting vaccine first

The government says French drug giant Sanofi should not prioritise the US market.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52659510

Germany far right: Explosives found at elite soldier's home

Investigators suspect the 45-year-old sergeant major of links to the far right.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-52659480

Coronavirus: New Zealand reopens with midnight barbers queues

Shops, cafes and parks reopen for New Zealanders - and some keen customers can't wait until morning.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52658550

China relocates villagers living in 800m-high cliffs in anti-poverty drive

The village became famous for the precarious rattan ladder its residents used to get home.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-52657843

Matt Damon breaks Irish lockdown cover with surprise radio call

A local radio station had been trying to get in contact with Damon for weeks before he phoned in.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-52660670

Remdesivir: Five Indian and Pakistani firms to make drug to 'fight coronavirus'

The deal between Gilead and companies in South Asia will help make the drug for 127 countries.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-52659052

Burkina Faso: Twelve terror suspects 'found dead in their cells'

An investigation is launched after 12 people die in police cells overnight in Burkina Faso.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-52658549

Wristband helps workers maintain social distancing

Rolled out at the port of Antwerp the device vibrates if the wearer is too close to another worker.

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Coronavirus: Trump says Dr Fauci's warning 'not acceptable'

The president criticises his task force expert's caution about reopening the US too quickly.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52656959

Coronavirus puts spotlight on landmark year for nature

The pandemic could have an impact on conservation efforts for years to come, say conservation experts.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52648577

Republicans snatch rare prize of California seat

It is the first Republican win from a Democrat in the liberal stronghold since 1998.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52656958

Why this ICU nurse treating Covid patients could be deported

Jonathan Vargas Andres is one of many 'Dreamer' nurses awaiting a key Supreme Court decision.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-52632880