Friday, 31 March 2023

Robert Rundo: US white supremacist arrested in Romania

Robert Rundo, co-founder of the Rise Above Movement, is accused of carrying out violence in the US.

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Cheers, cheese and trees on King's trip to Germany

The BBC's Daniela Relph looks back on King Charles' first overseas visit as monarch.

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York student uses AI chatbot to get parking fine revoked

The 22-year-old turned to a chatbot to give her a "professional" letter to appeal her parking fine.

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ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

The country's data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology.

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King Charles at Hamburg memorial for Allied wartime air raids

King Charles laid a wreath remembering those who died in Allied wartime bombing raids on Hamburg.

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ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns

The country's data-protection regulator has serious privacy concerns over the technology.

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Pope expected to leave hospital on Saturday

The Vatican says doctors will decide on the 86-year-old pontiff's discharge from hospital.

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Google faces new multi-billion advertising lawsuit

The case seeks £3.4bn in compensation for publishers from the search giant.

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Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Colombian soldiers killed in attack blamed on ELN rebels

At least nine soldiers are dead after a mortar attack on an army base in Colombia's north-east.

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Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training

Elon Musk among those calling for training in powerful artificial intelligence to be suspended.

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Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training

Elon Musk among those calling for training in powerful artificial intelligence to be suspended.

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Swimmers in Hawaii accused of harassing dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is popular with tourists in Hawaii but federal law bans getting too close.

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Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the proposed ban aims to protect farmers and consumers.

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Amritpal Singh: Rumours swirl as search for controversial Sikh preacher continues

Amritpal Singh has not been arrested so far, though there have been many rumoured sightings.

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Monday, 27 March 2023

Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

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Lebanon reverses decision to delay daylight savings time change

Christian authorities changed clocks on Sunday, in defiance of a move meant to help fasting Muslims.

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Kenya's Azimio protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan protesters storm Uhuru Kenyatta's property and set it alight as opposition protests intensify.

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Japanese student dresses as Volodymyr Zelensky for graduation

Taking part in a Kyoto university tradition, it took him three months to grow a beard for the look.

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Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices.

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Italian art experts astonished by David statue uproar in Florida

A Florida school head was forced out after the famous Michaelangelo statue was shown to art students.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival

The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank.

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Sunday, 26 March 2023

More storms feared after Mississippi tornado

Friday night's tornado in the southern US killed 26 people and has displaced hundreds more.

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

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In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm.

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UAE pardons Israeli woman who faced life in prison

Fidaa Kiwan was jailed on drug charges but allowed to return home amid improving Israel-UAE relations.

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Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted.

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Moment tornado hits Mississippi school

Surveillance video footage shows the intensity of the tornado as it battered Amory High School.

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Saturday, 25 March 2023

Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements.

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Chabelo: The Mexico TV legend who became a meme

Xavier López Rodriguez's squeaky-voiced character sparked many an internet meme.

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How does a tornado happen?

BBC weather presenter Ben Rich gives the science behind a tornado.

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Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

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Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi.

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Nelson Piquet fined for racist and homophobic comments about Lewis Hamilton

Three-time Formula 1 world champion Nelson Piquet is fined for using racist and homophobic language about British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton.

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Tornadoes kill 19 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Hail the size of golf balls and strong wind brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night.

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Friday, 24 March 2023

Deutsche Bank share slide reignites worries among investors

Worries over the financial strength of the sector persist, with Deutsche Bank shares down 14% at one point.

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Israel turmoil dogs Netanyahu's UK trip

Protests which are rocking his country cast a shadow over the Israeli PM's flying visit.

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Hong Kong hidden protesters billboard artwork taken down

The piece was called 'No Rioters' but secretly flashed the names of jailed dissidents on a billboard.

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King Charles's France visit postponed after pension protests

King Charles's state visit to France postponed, French presidency says, after protests turned violent

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US bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others.

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Mintz Group: 5 staffers detained in Beijing after raid

The incident comes ahead of a high-profile investor forum, to be held in Beijing this weekend.

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French protests: No risk for King says mayor after Bordeaux attack

Days before King Charles III visits, French officials say they are focused on the trip going ahead.

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Thursday, 23 March 2023

Video shows zebra on the loose after escaping from Seoul zoo

Video shows the two-year-old animal eventually being tranquilised by rescue workers and returned.

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Rare tornado tears into small town near Los Angeles

Unusual weather plaguing southern California continues with a tornado touching down in Montebello.

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Ukraine war: The front line where Russian eyes are always watching

The Ukrainian stronghold where, despite months of vicious attacks, the Russians have gained just 10 metres.

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Japan celebrates world baseball tournament victory over US

Locals had woken up early to watch the final - which saw a dominant performance from Japan's Ohtani.

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What is the Marburg virus and how dangerous is it?

Tanzania is the latest African country to have an outbreak of the highly-infectious Marburg virus.

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Terran-1: First 3D-printed rocket lifts off but fails to reach space

Despite failing to reach orbit, Relativity Space says the vehicle passed key objectives.

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Justin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported".

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Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Dick Van Dyke crashes his car into a gate in Malibu

The film and television icon is said to have sustained minor injuries but avoided going to hospital.

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Andrew Tate: Brothers' custody extended by another month

The controversial social media influencer and his brother have both been detained since December.

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French reforms: Macron refuses to give way as pension protests escalate

The French leader says he has no regrets about unpopular pension reforms but tries to calm tensions.

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Ex-Arsenal and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil retires from football at the age of 34.

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Eight dolphins dead after washing ashore in New Jersey

Rescue teams arrived to find two dolphins already dead, while the other six were euthanised.

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Japan beat US to win World Baseball Classic

Japan earn a thrilling 3-2 victory over defending champions USA in Miami to win the World Baseball Classic for a third time.

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Chetan Kumar: The Indian actor arrested for a tweet - again

Chetan Kumar, who works in Kannada films, has often made headlines for his outspoken political views.

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Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts.

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Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements

Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005.

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Bard: Google's rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s

The tech giant is rolling out its new AI chatbot, called Bard, to users in the US and UK first.

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Japanese and Chinese leaders visit opposing capitals in Ukraine war

Both leaders are on strategic foreign visits on opposing sides of the conflict.

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Journalist opens USB letter bomb in newsroom

The Ecuadorean government has condemned the attack after journalists nationwide were targeted.

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Bad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission.

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Bhagwant Mann promises strict action as search for Amritpal Singh continues

A court in Punjab questioned the government's efforts to find Amritpal Singh who went missing on Saturday.

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Indonesia cough syrup deaths: Relief for families as court allows lawsuit

More than 200 children died from tainted cough syrup - now a court will let parents seek compensation.

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Sunday, 19 March 2023

Putin in Mariupol: What the Russian president saw on his visit

The Russian leader tours parts of the Ukrainian port city that saw some of his army's fiercest attacks.

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UBS agrees to rescue troubled bank Credit Suisse

Swiss banking giant UBS agrees emergency rescue deal for rival Credit Suisse in government-brokered takeover

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India police visit Rahul Gandhi's home after Kashmir sex assault claims

Officers demand evidence from Rahul Gandhi over his claims of women being sexually assaulted in Kashmir.

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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.

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Taliban officials must sack sons given government jobs

Afghanistan's Islamist leader says officials should replace appointed sons or nephews and hire other workers.

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Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

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Saturday, 18 March 2023

Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

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Ex-US President Donald Trump expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star.

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Imran Khan supporters clash with police outside court

Meanwhile police have entered the ground of the former PM's home in Lahore.

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Imran Khan mobbed by supporters as he leaves for court

The former prime minister is travelling with a convoy of armed security as he travels to Islamabad.

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France pension protests: Clashes with police in Paris as demonstrations continue

Demonstrators are angry at President Macron's decision to force through pension reforms.

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Abortion pills banned in Wyoming as Texas judge considers nationwide decision

The ban comes as a Texas judge considers revoking nationwide approval of a common abortion pill.

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Friday, 17 March 2023

Why US mothers are more likely to die in childbirth

Maternal mortality spiked by 40 percent in 2021, with black women more likely to die.

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Eyedrops recalled in US following blindness and injuries

Patients lose vision and have eyes surgically removed after using eyedrops now recalled in the US.

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Funeral for footballer killed in Turkey earthquake

Mourners pay their last respects to Christian Atsu, seen by many in Ghana as a national hero.

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Freddy: The cyclone that lasted more than a month

Cyclone Freddy is one of the world's longest-lasting storms - why was it so bad?

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Kremlin aims to destroy Ukraine jets after Poland and Slovakia pledges

Slovakia becomes the second Nato country after Poland to offer Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine.

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Taiwan charges ex-MP and former admiral with spying for China

The pair are accused of organising free trips to mainland China for 48 retired military officers.

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Thursday, 16 March 2023

Eric Garcetti: US envoy to India confirmed after two-year battle

Eric Garcetti had been accused of ignoring claims of sexual harassment while Los Angeles mayor.

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Smoke billows from Russian security building after fire in Rostov

Video shows a building on fire used by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) in Rostov.

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Security building on fire in Russia's Rostov region

A large blaze engulfs part of a federal security service building in the southern Russian city.

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US releases footage of Russian jet crashing into drone

The US military says the jet hit the drone on Tuesday, causing it to later crash into the Black Sea.

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TikTok to be banned on UK government phones

The company has denied passing users' information to the Chinese government.

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Bakhmut: Quentin Sommerville near the frontline in Bakhmut

The BBC joins Ukrainian soldiers just 500 metres from Russian forces as they battle for the city in the Donbas region.

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Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Ukraine war: Florida Ron DeSantis invited to visit after remarks

The man expected to run for president said the US had no interest in the Russia-Ukraine "dispute".

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Tropical Storm Freddy: Malawi rescue troops spend night on tree-top

They were on a mission to help survivors of devastating floods that have killed more than 200 people.

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Taiwan ally Honduras seeks diplomatic switch to China

The island will have formal diplomatic ties with only 13 countries if Honduras switches.

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Violet Coco: Activist's jail term overturned in Australia protest row

Violet Coco had been sentenced to 15 months jail, sparking a row in Australia over protest rights.

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Imran Khan: Look at all these tear gas shells from inside my compound

Police have clashed with supporters of Pakistan's former PM, outside his residence as they tried to arrest him.

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Sunday, 12 March 2023

Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say.

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Oscars (not red) carpet: The best fashion looks so far - in pictures

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever.

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San Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night.

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US accuses Iran of cruel false prisoner swap claims

Iran's claims that an exchange was imminent would cause "heartache" for relatives, the US says.

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UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution.

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Saturday, 11 March 2023

Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.

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Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks.

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

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Cyclone Freddy: Winds and rain lash Mozambique as storm nears

Freddy, which has caused at least 28 deaths over a month, is to hit mainland Africa for second time.

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The Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know.

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Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal.

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Friday, 10 March 2023

Silicon Valley Bank: Regulators take over firm behind market slump

Silicon Valley Bank's scramble to raise money had sparked industry panic.

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Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after seven-year rift

The unexpected move ends a seven-year rift between the two sides, but differences remain.

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Can VR influencers save the metaverse?

Some people think the vision of a virtual world is dead. But others still believe it's the future.

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Atmospheric river to bring more snow, rain and floods to California

The National Weather Service said lives and property are in "great danger".

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Donald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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Third person dies after crush at US GloRilla show

A 35-year-old dies in hospital, days after a crowd surged for the exits at a concert in New York.

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Thursday, 9 March 2023

Ukraine war: Why Russia’s infrastructure strikes strategy isn’t working

Russia’s destructive but sporadic strike tactics could indicate a shortage of certain weapons.

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Google company unveils drone delivery-network ambition

Wing hopes the technology will soon be able to handle tens of millions of deliveries.

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France manager sacked four months before World Cup

France sack manager Corinne Diacre four months before the 2023 World Cup after several key players withdraw from the team in protest.

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German IS woman faces tougher sentence for child killing

Jennifer Wenisch's sentence for the death of a young Yazidi girl will be reviewed, Germany's top court rules.

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Afghanistan blast: Taliban governor killed at his office

A provincial governor is the most senior official to be killed in attacks since the Taliban retook power.

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One man, two cups: Is President Xi’s double tea a power move?

The BBC's Celia Hatton breaks down Xi Jinping's caffeine habits, and why they might be a subtle power play.

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Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Two survivors of Mexico kidnapping recovering in US hospitals

One of them has gunshot wounds and two of their friends were killed by gangs at a Mexico border town.

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Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US

Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week.

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TikTok launches Project Clover to allay China security fears

TikTok has launched security measures to allay concerns it could be made to share user data with China.

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Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'

The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president.

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Ukraine war: Top Ukraine athletes' defiant tribute to shot soldier

The sports stars use a popular battle cry to denounce the apparent death of a Ukrainian prisoner.

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Tucker Carlson said he hates Trump 'passionately', lawsuit reveals

The text messages sent by the Fox News host were released as part of a 2020 election lawsuit.

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Georgians protest on streets and in parliament over "Russia-style" bill

Protests rage on the streets and in Georgia's parliament over a controversial draft law.

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Tuesday, 7 March 2023

Six Palestinians killed in Israeli army raid in Jenin

Israel's prime minster says a militant who killed two Israeli brothers is among the dead.

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Czech hunt for Chechen strongman Kadyrov's racehorse

The thoroughbred racehorse worth some $20,000 was allegedly stolen from a stud farm.

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South Africa's minister of electricity: Can Ramokgopa end load-shedding?

South Africa's president has given a trusted aide the responsibility of ending the power crisis.

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Japan forces H3 rocket to self-destruct after failed launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X.

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Two fans die in crush after GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York

Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla, who was performing, says she is "devastated and heartbroken".

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Serbia-Croatia border arrests over radioactive material found in car

Three Croatian nationals are held in Serbia-Croatia border with radioactive material in a spare tyre.

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Kidnapped Americans were in Mexico for tummy tuck

Relatives of four people bundled into a truck by armed men in a border town say they urged them not to go.

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Ukraine hunts Russian killers of unarmed smoking soldier

Footage appears to show the unarmed Ukrainian saying "Glory to Ukraine" before being shot.

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Monday, 6 March 2023

Four Americans kidnapped from minivan in Mexico, FBI says

Unidentified gunmen fired at the four Americans and took them away in a vehicle, the FBI said.

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Iran: Suspected school poisonings unforgivable crime, Khamenei says

Iran's supreme leaders says anyone found to have targeted schoolgirls must be punished severely.

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Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates.

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S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan.

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss hints at 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle

Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not receive ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims.

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Sunday, 5 March 2023

Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they?

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Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs.

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Ukraine war: Russian reservists fighting with shovels - UK defence ministry

Troops are likely engaging in hand-to-hand combat in Ukraine, Britain's defence ministry says.

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Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless.

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US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes.

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Greek train crash: PM Mitsotakis seeks forgiveness from families

His plea comes as protesters angry over the deadly disaster clash with police in the capital Athens.

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Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal.

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Saturday, 4 March 2023

In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector.

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Australia's 'biggest drug bust' nets $700m of cocaine

Police reveal details of an undercover operation that began off the coast of South America.

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Can Nigeria's election result be overturned?

Opposition parties say they will go to court - what happens next?

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Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control - deputy mayor

The city has seen months of intense fighting - despite its strategic value being questioned.

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Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital.

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Friday, 3 March 2023

Arm opts for New York stock listing in blow to London

The 'crown jewel' of the UK tech sector says it will only pursue a US listing this year.

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AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress reading "Tax The Rich"

The ethics probe centres on whether her rented dress violated congressional rules about gifts.

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Ales Bialiatski: Nobel Prize-winning activist sentenced to 10 years in jail

Nobel Prize winner Ales Bialiatski was accused of smuggling cash into Belarus to fund protests.

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Colombia: Watch: Police held hostage in Colombia protest

Police officers and employees from an oilfield company have been taken hostage by rural communities.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv orders evacuation in Kupiansk, city it recaptured last year

Families are told to leave Kupiansk, which Ukraine retook from Russia in September.

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Thursday, 2 March 2023

Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured.

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Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children

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Hathras rape and murder case: Indian court clears three of four accused

The rape and murder of the 19-year-old Dalit woman in 2020 had evoked global condemnation.

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Peter Obi: We will prove we won Nigeria election

The third-placed candidate vows to prove his supporters were "robbed" of victory.

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Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village.

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Tulsa race massacre survivors granted Ghanaian citizenship

Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis visited Ghana in 2021 to mark 100 years since the Tulsa massacre.

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LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal.

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Wednesday, 1 March 2023

Bolivian man's tearful account of being lost in Amazon jungle for 31 days

Jhonattan Acosta had to resort to eating insects after getting lost while on a hunting trip a month ago.

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US drug giant caps insulin costs

The cap on the diabetes medication by the drugs giant could bring cost relief to many Americans.

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Covid origin: Why the Wuhan lab-leak theory is so disputed

The claim Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory dates from early in the pandemic. Here's what we know.

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BBC reporter sends video from scene of Greece train crash

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece.

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Twitter goes down with users unable to view tweets

The outage comes two days after the social media company reportedly laid off 200 employees.

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Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.

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Just Fontaine: Former France striker and World Cup record holder dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored at a single World Cup, has died at the age of 89.

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