Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Miami school limits access to Biden inauguration poem

A Florida school says the poem The Hill We Climb was moved to the middle school library section.

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Typhoon Mawar hits Guam causing blackout for most of island

The category four storm could be the strongest typhoon to hit the US territory in years.

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Miami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

A Florida zoo's handling of one of New Zealand's most beloved birds has sparked public outrage.

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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.

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Tariq Ramadan: Islam scholar cleared of Swiss rape charges

The renowned scholar is cleared of rape and sexual coercion by a court in Switzerland.

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Tuesday, 23 May 2023

What to know about Canada and China's foreign interference row

Canadian politics have been rocked by allegations of interference by China in its federal elections.

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Meta loses millions as made to sell Giphy to Shutterstock

Social-media giant Meta was ordered to sell Giphy by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority.

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Belgorod raid: Who are the fighters infiltrating Russia from Ukraine?

Russia claims to have routed two groups that crossed the border from Ukraine.

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El Salvador's Alianza: Football club punished for stadium crush that killed 12

Twelve people died in a crush during a football match between Alianza and Fas in El Salvador.

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Genoa bridge disaster: Risk of collapse 'was known for years'

A trial into the 2018 disaster hears the highway company knew in 2010 there was a risk of collapse.

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Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.

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'Comfort women': Last known Taiwanese survivor dies at 92

Activists estimate 200,000 people were forced into sexual slavery by Japan's forces in World War Two.

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Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging

The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January.

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Sunday, 21 May 2023

How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans.

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US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.

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Trevi Fountain: Climate activists turn water in Rome landmark black

Climate change protesters Last Generation pour "vegetable charcoal" into the Rome landmark.

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Greece election: Centre-right leads but no majority, exit poll suggests

Centre-right Kyriakos Mitsotakis will struggle to form a coalition despite lead, exit poll suggests.

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Kurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000

The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members.

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Saturday, 20 May 2023

The school in an empty department store

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

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Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor

Russia placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.

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British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

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Clare Nowland: Police 'don't intend' to release video of 95-year-old's Tasering

Care home resident Clare Nowland remains in critical condition three days after the incident.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Wagner claim over Bakhmut

Wagner mercenaries claim the city has fallen, but Ukraine denies it saying the situation is "critical".

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Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion".

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Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great.

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Friday, 19 May 2023

How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked.

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Stan Grant: Top Australian TV host steps down after enduring racist abuse

High-profile Aboriginal journalist Stan Grant says he has "had enough" of receiving racist abuse.

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Anambra attack: Two rescued after shootout at US convoy in Nigeria

President Buhari vows to bring the culprits to justice days before his time in office ends.

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Council accidentally published staff salaries online

Personal details of 15,000 South Lanarkshire council staff, including their salaries, were posted online.

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G7 summit: Zelensky to travel to Japan to take part in G7 summit, reports say

The Ukrainian president is likely to repeat his call for more military aid, including fighter jets.

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Georgian anger as Russian flights land again in Tbilisi

Protesters and opposition groups denounce the first direct flight from Russia for nearly four years.

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G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo

G7 leaders appear a little awkward during a group photo in Hiroshima.

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Thursday, 18 May 2023

Moment sofa flies through air during Turkey storm

Footage on social media appears to show the wicker wonder blow off a high-rise block.

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Chinese comedian arrested after joke about army

The joke likened the behaviour of his dogs to a slogan used to praise China's army.

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Thailand election: Reformists 'confident' they will form government

Pita Limjaroenrat unveils his party alliance but still needs more support to become prime minister.

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Italy floods leave nine dead and force 13,000 from their homes

Almost every river flooded between the coast and the city of Bologna, leaving nine people dead.

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Johnny Depp: I'm not going to let this thing define me

Johnny Depp has said he will not let the controversy surrounding his recent court cases define him.

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Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say

A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say.

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Ghana IMF loan: Will $3bn solve the economic crisis?

Ghanaians are desperate for help but the intervention may not deal with problems in the long term.

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Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Ukraine conflict: Black Sea grain deal extended for two months

Russia allows exports of grain from Black Sea ports to continue, but criticises Western sanctions.

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Face recognition used at Cardiff Beyoncé concert criticised

The police are using the technology on the city's streets, a move that has divided opinion.

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Elon Musk: I will say what I want even if it costs me

Twitter's owner has been criticised for spreading disinformation and conspiracy theories online.

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Harry and Meghan in 'near catastrophic' car chase - spokesperson

The incident is said to have happened after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended an awards ceremony in New York.

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US Secret Service probing break-in at National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's home

An investigation is launched into how a man entered Jake Sullivan's home while under Secret Service guard.

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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador President dissolves parliament

President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges.

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Sudan's Darfur fighting: Why an accountant took up arms

Sudan's western region of Darfur has seen some of the worst fighting recently, including ethnic attacks.

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Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Police get 200 tip-offs for 22 unidentified murdered women

Detectives are following potential leads after launching a campaign to identify 22 victims in Europe.

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Twitter wrong to block tweets during Turkey election - Wikipedia founder

The founder of Wikipedia said Twitter should not have complied with the Turkish government's demands.

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Cyclone Mocha: Death toll in Myanmar at least 32

The full extent of devastation remains unclear, two days after the powerful storm hit.

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Tory peer proposes Online Safety Bill change to tackle online sexist abuse

Social media companies will be held accountable for sexist abuse under new proposals to the Online Safety Bill.

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Ukraine Supreme Court head held in corruption probe

Prosecutors say they have exposed a scheme for judges to take bribes at the country's highest court.

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Guillermo Lasso: Ecuadorean president's impeachment trial set to start

President Guillermo Lasso is accused of embezzlement, but he says the allegations are politically motivated.

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Italian police find huge cocaine stash hidden in banana crates

Italia police peeled open storage containers on Tuesday, finding 2,700kg (2.7 tonnes) of drugs inside.

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Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star

The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic."

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Sunday, 14 May 2023

Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight.

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Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

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

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Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.

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Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.

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Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration.

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Devastation as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall

Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar.

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Saturday, 13 May 2023

Ukraine Eurovision act's city Ternopil attacked before performance

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

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Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks

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

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Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians.

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Israel and Gaza militants agree ceasefire - Palestinian sources

The ceasefire between Israel and PIJ militants will begin at 19:00 GMT on Saturday, reports say.

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Gaza cancer patients face life-threatening treatment delays

Many patients are unable to leave for urgent treatment as Israel keeps all crossings shut, Palestinians say.

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Missing surfer believed dead after Australia shark attack

The 46-year-old man is still missing and is feared dead, say police in South Australia.

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Friday, 12 May 2023

Daniel Penny surrenders over NYC chokehold death of Jordan Neely

Daniel Penny, 24, faces up to 15 years if convicted of the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely.

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South Africa tries to restore US relations amid Russia arms sales row

Following claims of weapons sales to Russia, South African officials say they value strong US relations.

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Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy

Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low.

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Mike Lynch: Autonomy founder extradited to US in criminal case

Mike Lynch is accused of overinflating the value of his firm Autonomy when he sold it to Hewlett-Packard.

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Imran Khan to be released from custody in Pakistan, court rules

After being detained on Tuesday, Mr Khan cannot be re-arrested on corruption charges for two weeks.

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Gaza rockets hit near Jerusalem amid fresh attacks

It is the closest rockets have got to the city since hostilities erupted on Tuesday.

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Thursday, 11 May 2023

An American watches Eurovision for the first time

US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances.

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Germany explosion: Police and firefighters hurt in blast at high-rise block

Officers had responded to reports of a vulnerable person in a high-rise flat, police told the BBC.

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Biden visit to ensure 'Brits didn't screw around'

The US president visited Ireland last month to mark the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary.

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UK confirms supply of Storm Shadow long-range missiles in Ukraine

The Storm Shadow cruise missile will give Ukraine new capabilities in its conflict with Russia.

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Mercedes-Benz shooting: Two killed at factory in Germany

A suspect has been arrested after opening fire at the plant in south-western Germany.

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Twitter launches encrypted private messages, says Elon Musk

The platform is adding extra security for direct messages, and may also introduce voice and video calls.

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Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Kaliningrad: Russia fury as Poland body recommends renaming exclave

A Polish state body says dropping the "imposed name" is partly a result of Russia invading Ukraine.

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Boy aged eight survives two days in Michigan wilderness by eating snow

Nante Niemi went missing for two days while camping in remote woodland in Michigan state.

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Gaza militants fire rockets after new Israeli air strikes

Palestinian militants fire barrages into Israel after it targets Islamic Jihad rocket launchers.

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WATCH: People flee car stuck on train track seconds before crash

Dramatic footage shows three people running away from their car before a train crashes into it.

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Eurovision: Lime green outfit out-foxes BBC reporter in Eurovision mix-up

Watch a man in a lime green outfit get mistaken for Finland's Eurovision entry.

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Robert De Niro welcomes seventh child at 79

The veteran Hollywood star revealed the news while promoting his new film, About My Father.

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WATCH: Masked trio rob Tokyo luxury watch shop

Video filmed by a person near the shop in Ginza shows the assailants smashing a display then fleeing.

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Tuesday, 9 May 2023

Sudan crisis: Number of internally displaced rises to more than 700,000

The number of people internally displaced by fighting has more than doubled in a week, the UN says.

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Russia's 'nervous' Victory Day parade... in 78 seconds

The BBC's Will Vernon in Moscow explains why recent events are casting a shadow on celebrations.

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Imran Khan: Ex-PM arrested outside court in Pakistan

Pakistan's opposition leader has been arrested in Islamabad where he was appearing on corruption charges.

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Los Choneros: Ecuador gang leader Júnior Roldán killed

The body of Júnior Roldán, a leader of Ecuadorean prison gang Los Choneros, is found in Colombia.

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Israeli military failing to investigate journalists’ deaths - report

A journalists' watchdog says some 20 media workers have been killed by Israeli forces with impunity.

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Saturday, 6 May 2023

Sudan fighting: The Nigerian footballer who fled in his shorts

The midfielder had no time to gather his belongings as fighting broke out in his neighbourhood.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Ukraine war: Evacuation prompts Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety warning

The situation at Europe's biggest nuclear plant - held by Russia - is "increasingly tense", experts say.

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

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

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Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week.

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Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethic clashes grip Indian state

At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas.

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Russian pro-war blogger injured in car bomb

Zakhar Prilepin is injured and his driver killed in a car bomb attack in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

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Friday, 5 May 2023

Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

Joseph Sullivan was convicted over covering up a security breach of 57 million user accounts in 2016.

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Drought prompts French ban on garden swimming pools

Pyrénées-Orientales will be officially declared at drought "crisis" level from 10 May.

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Subtract: Ed Sheeran album praised by critics hours after copyright ruling

Subtract sees the singer adopt a more stripped-back style as he reflects on a challenging year.

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Banks warn of big increase in online scams

Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps.

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Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag

The coin features the yellow flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War.

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Fighting breaks out between Russian and Ukrainian delegations

Valery Stavitsky grabbed the yellow and blue flag after it was held up behind his colleague.

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Thursday, 4 May 2023

New York subway passenger chokehold death sparks protests

Demonstrators are calling for justice for Jordan Neely, who died after being placed in a chokehold.

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Somali shock as Mogadishu mayor Madale filmed beating partygoers

A video of nightclub revellers being flogged in Somalia's capital sparks debate over a drug crackdown.

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Discord plans to make everyone change their username

The changes will come into effect on the online group-chat platform "over the coming weeks".

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Israel says it killed Palestinian gunmen who shot dead British-Israelis

Two Palestinians accused of last month's deadly attack are killed during an Israeli raid in Nablus.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-65479662?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Carrie Fisher: Star Wars Day Walk of Fame honour overshadowed by family row

The Star Wars actress's siblings are not invited to her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65480084?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Thai serial killer case: Ex-husband arrested in poisoning deaths

A Bangkok woman is accused of poisoning to death 14 people in provinces across Thailand.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65478494?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Wednesday, 3 May 2023

New Alzheimer's drug slows disease by a third

The second such drug in a year raises hopes we can start treating dementia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65471914?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Italy's 'Ndrangheta targeted in police raids across Europe

Dozens were detained across Europe in what police say is the biggest operation against the 'Ndrangheta.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65472566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Jair Bolsonaro: Police search home of ex-president

Police search Jair Bolsonaro's home as part of an investigation into false data in a vaccination database.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65468779?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people

The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65469374?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge

"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65467604?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Belarusian dissident Roman Protasevich sentenced to eight years

Roman Protasevich was arrested after his Ryanair flight was diverted to Belarus in May 2021.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-65466698?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Global press freedom under 'unprecedented' attack, report warns

The report warns artificial intelligence and disinformation is "wreaking havoc" on the media world.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-65466695?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

At least nine dead in Serbia school shooting

A schoolboy has been arrested after shots were fired at an elementary school in Serbia's capital.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65468404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Tuesday, 2 May 2023

Indonesian woman falls to her death down airport lift shaft

Airport staff in Indonesia were notified of a foul smell that led them to discover the woman's body.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-65455528?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Women's World Cup: Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens tournament blackout in Europe

Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens a broadcast blackout for the Women's World Cup in Europe unless TV companies improve their rights offers.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65453756?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Seven bodies found in US search for missing teens, say Oklahoma police

Police searching for two missing teenagers in rural Oklahoma say they have found seven dead bodies.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65455526?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84

The Canadian musician's songs were covered by artists including Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65455240?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Soldier shoots dead politician he was guarding

Some residents reported the soldier firing into the air, shortly before killing himself.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65454213?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Watch: Hiding bear leaps from bin at US school

Principal James Marsh gets a surprise at Zela Elementary School in West Virginia.

source https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65455991?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA