Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry
The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.
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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain
England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.
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Clarence Thomas: US Supreme Court judge acknowledges paid-for trips
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been at the centre of a row over paid-for trips and gifts.
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Javad Rouhi: Iranian protester dies in jail after avoiding death sentence
Javad Rouhi's death sentence was overturned, but he died in jail while his case was being reviewed.
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Is India exporting food inflation to the world?
India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?
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BBC gets first glimpse of devastation in Cedar Key
The BBC's Helena Humphrey is on the ground in Cedar Key, a town hit hard by Hurricane Idalia.
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Republican McConnell freezes at press event for second time
The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July.
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Rubiales' mother taken to hospital after hunger strike
The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is hospitalised after going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son, a local priest says.
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Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east
The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks.
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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'
Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.
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Rare footage of St Elmo's Fire as hurricane approaches
Pilots evacuating from a Florida military base caught the electrical storm from the cockpit.
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Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov
An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport.
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Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice
Hundreds attend a wake for Andrii Pilshchykov, one of Ukraine's most celebrated fighter pilots.
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Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave
Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried.
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Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders
Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs.
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Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet
The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport.
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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years
The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.
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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife
After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.
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A muddy reveal for mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected.
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China’s summer of climate destruction
China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.
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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco
The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?
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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar
Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.
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France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
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Hallstatt: Austrian town protests against mass tourism
Hallstatt, in the Alps, has a population of 700 but can get up to 10,000 visitors a day.
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Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach
Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach.
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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'
The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.
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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash
Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.
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Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida
A man opened fire and barricaded himself in a store before being shot dead by police, reports say.
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Spain head coach Jorge Vilda criticises 'inappropriate' Luis Rubiales kiss
Spain's Women's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda has called the moment Luis Rubiales kissed squad member Jennifer Hermoso "inappropriate and unacceptable".
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Bob Barker, who hosted The Price Is Right for 35 years, dies aged 99
Barker was the face of The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in the US, for 35 years.
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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds
The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained.
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Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain
The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation.
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The science behind the Fukushima waste water release
The BBC takes a look at the science behind the controversial water release.
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Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica
Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica.
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Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls
A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer.
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Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave
France says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly.
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Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'
Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities".
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Spain wants Rubiales kiss row to be 'MeToo moment'
The Rubiales affair appears to feed into broader social changes in Spanish society over recent years.
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São Paulo's micro-houses keeping homeless families off the streets
The city of São Paulo has come up with a new idea to try to solve its housing crisis.
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Three reasons why Trump's arrest in Georgia is different
When he turned himself in at Fulton County Jail, the process wasn't the same as his last three arrests.
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Quiz of the week: What had Indians over the Moon?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy
The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers.
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Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death
The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes".
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Ros Atkins on... potential causes of the Prigozhin plane crash
The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at four different potential causes of the plane crash.
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Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far
It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate.
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Nepal gay marriage 'victory' hits legal roadblock
A historic court order gave Nepal's same sex couples hope, only for them to have their hopes dashed.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Was the Wagner chief a dead man walking?
Ever since he led a mutinous march on Moscow in late June, some speculated Yevgeny Prigozhin's days were numbered.
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How Russia reacted after Prigozhin plane crash
After his failed rebellion, most Russians were probably surprised this hadn't happened sooner.
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Ros Atkins on... Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin
The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at Yevgeny Prigozhin throughout the years.
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Russia: Video shows plane crash in Kuzhenkino
Online footage appears to show a plane falling from the sky, the BBC has been able to verify the location.
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How South Africa's oldest Quran was saved by Cape Town Muslims
Written by a political prisoner, it is now kept in a bullet-proof casing in a Cape Town mosque.
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Ukraine war: Three elderly civilians killed in Russian strikes, say officials
The civilians aged 63 to 88 were 'sitting on a bench' in eastern Ukraine when shelling hit.
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Pakistan cable car: Children brought to safety along zip line
The last two occupants of a cable car dangling over a ravine in northern Pakistan are rescued after nightfall.
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Pakistan cable car: Relieve as all passengers brought to safety
They spent hours dangling above a ravine in high winds before being rescued by helicopter and zip line.
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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas
A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary.
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Pakistan cable car: student brought to safety in zip line rescue
Pakistan student brought to safety in zip line rescue
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Women's World Cup: Spain's jubilant champions arrive in Madrid
The Spanish football team celebrate their win as they land at Madrid airport.
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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis
The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.
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X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism
The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.
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Hawaii wildfires: The red Lahaina house that survived Maui fires
The 100-year-old wood structure was recently renovated but not fireproofed, say owners.
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Ghana's Paa Kwesi Asare wins 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award
Paa Kwesi Asare is this year's winner of the BBC News Komla Dumor Award.
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China cuts key interest rate as recovery falters
The country's post-Covid recovery has been hit by a property crisis, falling exports and weak consumer spending.
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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia a year after cough syrup deaths
Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.
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Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years
Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.
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Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence
The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.
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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening
Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.
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Ukraine war: Russia says drone injures five at Kursk railway station
Kyiv is accused of attacking the transport hub in Kursk - and also the Rostov and Moscow regions.
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Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach
Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.
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Miyu Pranoto: Dance prodigy, 9, blazes trail for girls
Miyu is shattering conventions as she breakdances her way to fame.
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New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador
Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.
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Made In Heaven: A show taking on all that's wrong with Indian weddings
Made In Heaven, a show about wedding planners, explores deep-rooted prejudices plaguing Indian marriages.
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Canada wildfires: 'It started raining pine cones and tree bark'
Todd Ramsay filmed trees ablaze as he and his family fled wildfire in British Columbia.
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Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash
In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.
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Canada wildfires: Residents scramble to flee fires in Kelowna and Yellowknife
A fast-moving fire in Kelowna, British Columbia forces escaping locals to jump into the local lake.
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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature
Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.
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Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 August 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous
Landslides and flash floods have killed dozens India's Himalayan states this month.
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Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada
Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.
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Abused and stalked, US election workers are bracing for 2024
Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality.
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Transgender women banned from women's chess events
The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.
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Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking
The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend.
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Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted with Trump?
The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker.
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Mob attacks churches in Pakistan blasphemy row
Police say at least four churches were set on fire in Jaranwala, in the province of eastern Punjab.
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Tenerife wildfires lead to evacuation of villages
Helicopters spraying water battle to contain fires that began at a nature reserve on Tuesday.
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Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims
Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran.
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The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage
Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised.
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How Argentina learned to love the US dollar
Stuffing your greenbacks into the "mattress bank" is a way of life for many Argentines.
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Army airlifts hundreds to safety from Canadian fires
Some people have been forced to flee twice this summer from fires in the country's north.
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Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case
The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her.
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Bobbi Althoff: Who is the TikToker that interviewed Drake in bed?
Interest has grown in the social media star after she appeared to remove an interview with Drake.
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Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge
Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute?
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At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia
Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.
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Five key moments in the crushing of Afghan women's rights
Over two years, the BBC has documented women's fear, grief and resolve as their lives are supressed.
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When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded
Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town.
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Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo
The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m).
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Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort
Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid.
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Talking to the Taliban: Right or wrong?
Whether world leaders should engage with the Taliban government is complicated, writes Lyse Doucet.
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Egypt Rabaa killings pain lingers 10 years on
Grief and anger persist, 10 years after a notorious mass killing at a protest camp in Cairo.
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Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school
Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.
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Mutanjan: The meat-and-rice dessert loved by Indian royals
For Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, mutanjan is a special dish, layered with memories and emotions.
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How did Netflix know I was gay before I did?
Tech recommendations can reveal more about us than we know ourselves - but how and why does this happen?
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E-bikes: Can this battery-swapping tech unchoke cities? We took a ride
We take a ride on an e-bike powered by the largest world's largest battery-swapping network.
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Ecuador murder: Fernando Villavicencio's running-mate steps in to contest election
Andrea Gonzalez replaces anti-corruption crusader shot in the head by suspected Colombian hitmen.
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Operation Lone Star: Girl, 3, dies on Texas migrant bus
The Venezuelan girl collapsed on bus Republican governor uses to send migrants to Democrat states
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Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina
Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires.
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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention
Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.
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Hawaii fires: How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina
Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck.
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Judge Chuktan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial
But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial.
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Ukraine war: Sex lives in focus for Ukraine's injured veterans
The charity ReSex is providing guidance for wounded soldiers looking for help with their sex lives.
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Niger coup: Fear and anger in Niamey as Ecowas threatens force
People are already feeling the impact of economic sanctions imposed after a military coup.
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China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'
Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.
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Yemen: Oil salvaged from abandoned 'time bomb' tanker in Red Sea
It was feared the decaying vessel left floating in the Red Sea could explode or cause a major spill.
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Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action
Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.
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Staged videos fuel religious hate and misogyny in India
Scripted videos, apparently created for entertainment, are being shared to make them seem like real events.
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Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say
Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
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Virgin Galactic: First space tourism mission after decades of promises
Keisha Schahaff and UK student Ana Mayers become the first mother-daughter duo to travel to the edge of space.
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Jon Goodwin: I thought Parkinson's was end of space dream
Passenger Jon explains he was diagnosed with the disease several years after he bought his ticket.
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Georgia doctor decapitated baby using 'excessive force' in delivery
Dr Tracey St Julian is being sued for gross negligence and fraud by the parents.
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Donald Trump and Walt Nauta plead not guilty to latest charges in documents case
The fresh charges accuse Mr Trump and two aides of conspiring to conceal surveillance footage.
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Famous tree and centuries-old church hit by Hawaii fires
There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed.
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Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law
Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.
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US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health
Deposed president Mohamed Bazoum's party has also claimed he is being detained under "cruel" conditions.
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US to bar and screen some tech investments in China
The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms.
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Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump's Twitter account
Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal.
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Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer
Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her.
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Nuh violence: Is bulldozer punishment trampling justice in India?
Some Indian states use bulldozers to demolish homes of people accused of crimes - experts say it is illegal.
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Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online
False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.
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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting.
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Colombian drug kingpin Dairo Antonio Úsuga sentenced to 45 years
Dairo Antonio Úsuga, a notorious cocaine trafficker, tells the court he is sorry for his actions.
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Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence
A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say.
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Watch: Fiery ‘meteor’ over Australia likely Russian rocket
Flaming debris was seen blazing across the night sky in Melbourne on Monday evening.
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Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon’s future?
The eight countries who share the rainforest are meeting in Brazil for a "milestone" summit.
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Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020.
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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?
Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?
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Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn
Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global.
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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say
President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".
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Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea
The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida.
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Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on
Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps.
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Belarus isolates political prisoners to break their spirit
Families of Belarusian political prisoners say loved ones are being denied any outside contact.
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Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months
Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?
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Israeli security forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank
The Israeli army said in a statement that the Palestinians were heading to carry out an attack.
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Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office
The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros.
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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'
The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.
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Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?
Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots.
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Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines
The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China.
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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win
Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.
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Hun Sen: Cambodia election result confirms expected win for PM
Critics say July's election, which saw PM Hun Sen's party win 120 of 125 seats, was neither free or fair.
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UK scouts pulled out of camp after S Korea heatwave
More than 4,000 UK scouts hit by heatwave at World Jamboree to be moved into hotels.
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Man jailed for murdering boxer Tyson Fury's cousin
Rico Burton, 31, the cousin of the world heavyweight boxing champion, was killed last August.
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Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence
Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside.
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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat
Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel
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Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship with Ahn Bo-hyun rocks K-pop world
Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry.
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'This is messed up': Las Vegas sphere displays massive eyeball
The venue displays different sphere-shaped images, but the blinking eye has stood out.
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Freddie Mercury: Contents of former home being sold at auction
More than 33,000 items from the former Queen lead singer's home are up for sale.
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Fremantle Highway: Disaster averted as burnt car carrier reaches port
The crippled Fremantle Highway is towed into Eemshaven after fire ravaged the ship for a week.
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Razzlekhan and husband guilty of $4.5bn Bitcoin launder
Heather Morgan and husband Ilya Lichtenstein plead guilty to money laundering and defrauding the US.
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Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars
Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands.
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This 93-year-old went to all 63 US national parks
After 10 years apart, Joy and her grandson Brad reconnected for an adventure of a lifetime.
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Timelapse shows rain drenching Las Vegas
Nevada was hit with heavy rain this week, which scattered debris and shut down roads.
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Beyoncé pays tribute to dancer fatally stabbed while dancing to her music
New York Police are investigating the death of O'Shae Sibley, a gay man, as a possible hate crime.
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Atlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats
Juvenile killer whales in the Atlantic are learning a dangerous game by copying adults.
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Fitch downgrades US credit rating from AAA to AA+
The rating agency Fitch says it expects a deterioration in the government's finances over three years.
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Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa
Regional leaders have threatened military action against the junta if it refuses to give up power.
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'It's like playing with death' - Ukraine's female front line soldiers
Women in the Ukrainian military describe their battles against Russia and sexism within their ranks.
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The fury in Pakistan sparked by a misogynist minister
Khawaja Asif's remarks reflect ingrained attitudes in Pakistan society, but women are pushing back.
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National Party: Irish far-right party's stolen gold bars spark funding query
The alleged theft of bars worth €400,000 prompts questions over how the National Party is funded.
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Driver captures lightning over a rainbow in Iowa
Intense electric storms have been reported in parts of the state since the end of July.
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