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BHP: Mining giant says it underpaid workers for 13 years https://ift.tt/2cfbVuA Australia's BHP said the leave and allowance 'errors' will cost the company up to $280m.

Ukraine war: 'Children die' in new missile attack on Kyiv https://ift.tt/2cfbVuA Officials in Ukraine's capital say two children and an adult were killed in an overnight attack.

Nigeria's fuel subsidy: How the new president has shocked the nation https://ift.tt/2cfbVuA Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.

AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms https://ift.tt/2cfbVuA Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found.

Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations https://ift.tt/2cfbVuA It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.

Elon Musk: Tesla boss on first China trip in over three years https://ift.tt/o7aAhV8 The multi-billionaire has not yet publicly commented on the visit, which comes amid US-China tensions.

Tree of Life synagogue: Gunman driven by 'malice and hate' https://ift.tt/o7aAhV8 The trial's opening hears emotional testimony from survivors of the Pittsburgh attack that left 11 dead.

Using pig fat as green jet fuel will hurt planet, experts warn https://ift.tt/o7aAhV8 Animal by-products being used for aviation fuel could increase demand for palm oil, experts fear.

Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia https://ift.tt/o7aAhV8 Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldie…

Black bear walks into bakery and eats 60 cupcakes https://ift.tt/o7aAhV8 Workers at Taste by Spellbound in Connecticut were shocked when they spotted the uninvited customer.

See how police carefully freed a bear trapped inside a car https://ift.tt/d1nekZq The careful operation required a long piece of rope to open the car door from a distance.

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch https://ift.tt/d1nekZq Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year.

Ukraine war: Russian air strikes target Kyiv for third night running https://ift.tt/d1nekZq At least one death is reported and buildings are left burning in Ukraine's capital.

Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort https://ift.tt/d1nekZq The 51-year-old has a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island.

After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal? https://ift.tt/d1nekZq The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin.

Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism https://ift.tt/d1nekZq Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India.

Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost' https://ift.tt/93oPWg8 The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace.

Abuduwaili Abudureheman: Hong Kong denies detaining Uyghur student https://ift.tt/93oPWg8 Abuduwaili Abudureheman was allegedly interrogated by police on arrival at Hong Kong airport.

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment https://ift.tt/93oPWg8 Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.

Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed' https://ift.tt/93oPWg8 Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from sp…

Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan https://ift.tt/93oPWg8 Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat.

Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided https://ift.tt/93oPWg8 The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power.

Kitten stuck in rain pipe for three days found alive https://ift.tt/V95kZDz Rescuers in Beirut used small cameras to identify the location of the feline before pulling it to safety.

French Open 2023: Nadal, Murray and Raducanu missing, while Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek favourites https://ift.tt/V95kZDz For the first time in almost 20 years, the French Open begins this weekend …

New parliament: PM Modi inaugurates building amid opposition boycott https://ift.tt/V95kZDz The new building was inaugurated under the shadow of a boycott by major opposition parties.

China's C919 passenger plane makes maiden flight https://ift.tt/V95kZDz China hopes the C919 will end the dominance of Airbus and Boeing - but it relies on Western components.

Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest https://ift.tt/V95kZDz Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests.

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research https://ift.tt/V95kZDz The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.

US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak https://ift.tt/o6K0yZF The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak.

We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov https://ift.tt/o6K0yZF Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "hist…

Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin' https://ift.tt/o6K0yZF Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major …

Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft https://ift.tt/o6K0yZF Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner.

Erdogan and rival clash over refugees in desperate race for vote https://ift.tt/o6K0yZF The last hours of Turkey's presidential race turn sour as the candidates argue over refugees.

IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars? https://ift.tt/o6K0yZF These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side.

Precious cheetah cubs die in India national park https://ift.tt/9Bqrsoy The cubs were the first to be born in the country 70 years after the animals were declared extinct here

Twitter engineering boss quits after DeSantis launch hit by glitches https://ift.tt/9Bqrsoy Ron DeSantis' launch of his White House presidential campaign was hit by technical problems.

NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting https://ift.tt/9Bqrsoy Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”.

Neuralink: Elon Musk's brain chip firm says US approval won for human study https://ift.tt/9Bqrsoy The billionaire's Neuralink implant company wants to help restore people's vision and mo…

Venezuela: 'I'm paid to tweet state propaganda' https://ift.tt/9Bqrsoy The Venezuelan government is paying people to tweet in support of it.

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023 https://ift.tt/9Bqrsoy A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Ukraine war: 'My brother saved my life - but lost his own' https://ift.tt/0oO84WR Maksym saved Ivan's life in Bakhmut, then stayed behind to lead their men. A week later he was dead.

Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens https://ift.tt/0oO84WR The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis.

Dead fraudster mystery grips Australia https://ift.tt/0oO84WR After a long inquiry, a judge has concluded many questions about Melissa Caddick's fate will go unanswered.

Ron DeSantis Elon Musk interview: Twitter Spaces hosts Florida governor's 2024 launch https://ift.tt/0oO84WR The Florida governor is considered Donald Trump's chief rival for the Republican n…

Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa https://ift.tt/0oO84WR Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa.

Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time? https://ift.tt/0oO84WR Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race.

Australia: Watch jewellery store heist by disguised gunmen https://ift.tt/hDMiuZI CCTV has captured two thieves armed with guns robbing an Australian jewellery store wearing what appear to be burkas.…

Target removes some LGBTQ products after threats https://ift.tt/hDMiuZI The company says the move is to protect its employees amid "confrontational behaviour" in some stores.

The US 365 days after the Uvalde school shooting https://ift.tt/hDMiuZI In the year since 21 people were killed at Robb Elementary School, the US has seen at least 600 other mass shootings.

US professor fired after machete threat to New York Post reporter https://ift.tt/hDMiuZI Shellyne Rodriguez is seen on video wielding a large knife at a reporter from the New York Post.

Casey DeSantis: Who is the wife of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis? https://ift.tt/hDMiuZI The 42-year-old is expected to play a major role in her husband's campaign for the White House.

South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem https://ift.tt/hDMiuZI How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

ChatGPT: Can China overtake the US in the AI marathon? https://ift.tt/hDMiuZI Washington's efforts to limit China's access to crucial cutting-edge technology continue.

Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia https://ift.tt/LUmgHdh In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border.

Sudan conflict: Air strikes and clashes as new ceasefire begins https://ift.tt/LUmgHdh A fresh seven-day truce is officially under way - though more hostilities have been reported in Khartoum and oth…

Ray Stevenson: Thor, Star Wars and Rome actor's career in pictures https://ift.tt/LUmgHdh Some of the most memorable snaps of the Star Wars, Thor and Rome actor - who has died aged 58.

India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest https://ift.tt/LUmgHdh India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a prot…

TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban https://ift.tt/LUmgHdh The western state last week became the first in the US to ban the hugely-popular video platform.

Guyana school fire: At least 20 children die in Mahdia blaze https://ift.tt/5V2Xy7k A major fire breaks out at a secondary school in the central town of Mahdia, engulfing a dormitory.

Writers pay protest interrupts Warner Bros CEO speech https://ift.tt/5V2Xy7k David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.

G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security https://ift.tt/5V2Xy7k Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet.

Watch: Green flash as meteor blazes across sky in Australia https://ift.tt/5V2Xy7k Residents in north-east Australia caught a glimpse of what scientists believe to be a meteor on Saturday night.

China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects https://ift.tt/5V2Xy7k It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washing…

Thousands mass for pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital, amid tensions with Russia https://ift.tt/5V2Xy7k Moldovan President Maia Sandu is vying for EU member status, amid fears of a Russian-backed coup.…

How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India https://ift.tt/5V2Xy7k For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans.

Watch: Japan riot police pin G7 protesters to ground in violent scuffle https://ift.tt/oIevRBZ Violence breaks out at the summit in Hiroshima, Japan.

G7: Taking a stand against China's economic coercion https://ift.tt/oIevRBZ Worried of being held hostage economically by China, the G7 spells out its plan to escape.

Bakhmut: Zelensky says city is destroyed as Russia claims victory https://ift.tt/oIevRBZ "It's a pity, it's a tragedy, but for today Bakhmut is only in our hearts," Ukraine's pr…

Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says https://ift.tt/oIevRBZ US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.

The school in an empty department store https://ift.tt/oIevRBZ How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home.

Ukraine war: ICC 'undeterred' by arrest warrant for chief prosecutor https://ift.tt/oIevRBZ Russia placed ICC boss Karim Khan on a wanted list, after he issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir …

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73 https://ift.tt/oIevRBZ The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87 https://ift.tt/z3t6bZr The record-breaking running back became a Hollywood action hero and civil rights activist.

Murder plot trial puts Latvia bank system in focus https://ift.tt/z3t6bZr Bank owner Mihails Ulmans denies accusations of involvement in the murder of an insolvency lawyer.

The Satanic Temple: Think you know about Satanists? Maybe you don't https://ift.tt/z3t6bZr Rituals, blasphemy, and English breakfast tea: Step inside The Satanic Temple's annual convention.

G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources https://ift.tt/z3t6bZr As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.

Haryana: India's grandmother-granddaughter karate champs https://ift.tt/z3t6bZr The unlikely duo train together and even won medals at an international competition recently.

Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023 https://ift.tt/z3t6bZr A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties https://ift.tt/z3t6bZr Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government.

Ken Elliott: Australian hostage, 88, freed by al-Qaeda militants https://ift.tt/ta2EIPQ Dr Ken Elliott, 88, and his wife were captured in Burkina Faso in 2016.

Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district https://ift.tt/ta2EIPQ For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid.

Outcry as Australian police taser 95-year-old care home resident https://ift.tt/ta2EIPQ The elderly care home resident is not expected to survive the incident, a family friend says.

Could a US debt default unleash global chaos? https://ift.tt/ta2EIPQ The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.

Pastor Mackenzie's Kenyan cult: The mother who fled Shakahola forest to save her children https://ift.tt/ta2EIPQ A mother-of-five tells the BBC how she escaped a Kenyan doomsday cult where at lea…

G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year https://ift.tt/ta2EIPQ The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why?

'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued' https://ift.tt/rV1sonq The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.

FBI charges man with stealing Dorothy's The Wizard of Oz slippers https://ift.tt/rV1sonq It took more than three clicks of Dorothy's heels to solve the theft of her ruby-red shoes 18 years ag…

Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling https://ift.tt/rV1sonq Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east.

Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home https://ift.tt/rV1sonq Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city.

Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings https://ift.tt/rV1sonq Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like…

Black taxpayers more likely to be audited, IRS admits https://ift.tt/xmXD1TM The head of the US tax-collection agency says he is "deeply concerned" by the disparity.

Child rescued from dust devil during baseball game https://ift.tt/xmXD1TM A 17-year-old umpire came to the rescue of a young player during a Florida little league game.

Police inquiry after used condoms sent to 65 women https://ift.tt/xmXD1TM The victims all attended the same private school and are part of a targeted attack, police say.

Record inflation: Five ways Argentines try to cope https://ift.tt/xmXD1TM With inflation above 100%, Argentines have devised a number of strategies to deal with the crisis.

Delhi Metro: India's uneasy relation with public gestures of love https://ift.tt/xmXD1TM A viral video of a couple kissing in a train has sparked a debate about public display of affection in Ind…

Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks https://ift.tt/xmXD1TM Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US.

IPL: The remarkable reinvention of cricket legend MS Dhoni at 41 https://ift.tt/q4feBXF MS Dhoni has successfully transformed himself into a formidable lower-order batsman for his IPL team.

Nigeria election: The mystery of the altered results in disputed poll https://ift.tt/q4feBXF A BBC investigation has found significant discrepancies in the election results in one region of the count…

Myanmar Rohingya: What future for the refugee baby lucky to survive? https://ift.tt/q4feBXF In the world's largest refugee camp, with no access to education, Rohingya children face a bleak future…

Two Congressional staffers attacked with baseball bat https://ift.tt/q4feBXF Two staff members working for a Virginia Democrat are injured, including an intern on her first day.

Russia detains former US embassy employee - report https://ift.tt/q4feBXF State-owned TASS reports that Robert Shonov has been arrested by Russian authorities for "conspiracy".

Cyclone Mocha: Myanmar's Rakhine state declared disaster area https://ift.tt/q4feBXF The UN says category-five Cyclone Mocha is one of the strongest storms to hit Myanmar this century.

Cambodia: Opposition Candlelight Party barred from July vote https://ift.tt/q4feBXF The move means long-time leader Hun Sen will again face no real competition in July's election.

The man who wants to radically reform Thailand's politics https://ift.tt/q4feBXF Pita Limjaroenrat was surrounded by supporters who handed him gifts in front of swathes of cameras.

China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for spying https://ift.tt/q4feBXF John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, is given a life sentence.

Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy https://ift.tt/4y5Wf7J Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating.

Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night https://ift.tt/4y5Wf7J Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight.

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated? https://ift.tt/4y5Wf7J With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.

All the times Eurovision's presenters stole the show https://ift.tt/CtKMX4h Not only were there eye-catching performances in Liverpool, the hosts made the most of the limelight too.

Why Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team https://ift.tt/CtKMX4h Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why?

Turkey decides on future with or without Erdogan https://ift.tt/CtKMX4h Turks vote on Sunday in the most pivotal elections in their modern history.

The daring riders of India's 'well of death' https://ift.tt/CtKMX4h The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people.

Thailand elections: Polls open with Thaksin's daughter as frontrunner https://ift.tt/CtKMX4h Voting begins with Paetongtarn Shinawatra promising an end to conservative, military-backed rule.

Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion https://ift.tt/CtKMX4h Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine Eurovision act's city Ternopil attacked before performance https://ift.tt/CtKMX4h Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say.

Cyclone Mocha: Major evacuations as cyclone threatens Bangladesh https://ift.tt/CtKMX4h Half a million people have been evacuated ahead of Cyclone Mocha's predicted landfall on Sunday.

Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy https://ift.tt/xaDc2LM Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive anim…

Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat https://ift.tt/xaDc2LM President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote.

Kenyan farmer: 'I'm afraid that elephants will kill me' https://ift.tt/xaDc2LM Prolonged drought in southern Kenya has led the giant mammals to encroach on farms to find food.

Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum https://ift.tt/xaDc2LM Alaweya Reshwan died alone at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart.

Imran Khan's dramatic arrest saga... in under 90 seconds https://ift.tt/xaDc2LM Pakistan's former prime minister has faced months of legal troubles and attempts to arrest him.

Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests https://ift.tt/xaDc2LM Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests…

Australia approves first new coal mine https://ift.tt/FmciStT The government came to power a year ago promising greater action on climate change.

Ten-day jail terms for US fishing tournament cheats https://ift.tt/FmciStT Two men at the centre of a scandal that rocked the world of competitive fishing get their punishment.

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023 https://ift.tt/FmciStT A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Jordan Neely: Ex-Marine to be charged over New York subway death https://ift.tt/FmciStT Daniel Penny, 24, will be arrested for Jordan Neely's manslaughter on Friday, the district attorney says.

Elon Musk says he has appointed new Twitter boss https://ift.tt/FmciStT The billionaire has been under pressure to name someone else to lead the company and focus on his other firms.

Confectionery firms try to sugar coat price rises https://ift.tt/VpHBdNr Makers of sweets and chocolates are aiming to shield customers from their higher costs.

Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths https://ift.tt/VpHBdNr Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich.

Heather Armstrong: 'Queen of mommy blogging' dead at 47 https://ift.tt/VpHBdNr Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her "Dooce" blog.

House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances https://ift.tt/VpHBdNr A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo&…

Italian mafia: Police arrest 61 suspected 'Ndrangheta in widespread raids https://ift.tt/VpHBdNr The sting was part of a wider operation to crack down on crimes including fraud and drug-trafficki…

Nigeria Benin Bronzes: Buhari declaration 'blindsides' museum officials https://ift.tt/rATLF0x Nigeria's president says all Bronzes belong to the Oba of Benin throwing return deals into c…

Eurovision Q&A: Who the hell are Teya and Salena? https://ift.tt/rATLF0x The Austrian duo are among this year's favourites, with a song about being possessed by a dead poet.

Cheng Lei: 1,000 days imprisoned in China for an unknown reason https://ift.tt/rATLF0x Australian journalist Cheng Lei's partner tells the BBC he hopes for an end to her "awful situation&quo…

Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack https://ift.tt/rATLF0x It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts.

The most iconic Eurovision performances from night one https://ift.tt/rATLF0x The first semi-final is over in Liverpool - here's what you might have missed in 60 seconds.

Turkey elections: Aftershocks of anger and grief in the quake-hit nation https://ift.tt/rATLF0x On the ruined streets, some blame the president while others tell the BBC the disaster was unavoidable.…

Ukraine war: Jet pilots talk about the air war with Russia https://ift.tt/rATLF0x Ukrainian and Russian pilots are fighting to control the skies. Could Western jets change the war?

Deaths raise fresh fears over cow vigilantism in India https://ift.tt/rATLF0x The deaths of three Muslim men within weeks brought calls for police to punish Hindu vigilantes.

Meet Melanie and Chayse: The disabled woman and her sex worker https://ift.tt/7OdytrW Aged 43, Melanie decided to book an escort and experience sex for the first time.

Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken? https://ift.tt/7OdytrW The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe.

Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case https://ift.tt/7OdytrW Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies.

Ukraine war: At least five injured in airstrikes across country https://ift.tt/7OdytrW At least five people are injured in the strikes, a day before Russia celebrates Victory Day.

Manipur: Thousands displaced as ethnic clashes grip north-eastern state https://ift.tt/7OdytrW Dozens have died in the Indian state of Manipur since violence broke out last week.

St Kitts and Nevis is not totally free under King Charles III, says PM https://ift.tt/7OdytrW Prime Minister Terrance Drew tells the BBC he will ask the people about making the country a republic.

India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes https://ift.tt/7OdytrW The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull the vessel out of shallow, muddy waters.

Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics https://ift.tt/doUrcKQ A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election.

Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic https://ift.tt/doUrcKQ He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting.

Watch the King's Coronation side by side with his mother's https://ift.tt/doUrcKQ Watch to see what's changed since 1953 and what's stayed the same.

Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall https://ift.tt/doUrcKQ A gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people.

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency https://ift.tt/doUrcKQ More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated.

At least nine injured in shooting at Allen, Texas mall https://ift.tt/doUrcKQ Police are so far unable to confirm how many people may have died after a gunman opened fire on shoppers.

Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours' https://ift.tt/SpusDfv A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism https://ift.tt/SpusDfv Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province.

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas https://ift.tt/SpusDfv Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park.

Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling https://ift.tt/SpusDfv President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US.

Daniel Penny: Ex-Marine defends NYC subway chokehold https://ift.tt/SpusDfv Lawyers for Daniel Penny say he and other passengers acted in self-defence when they restrained Jordan Neely.

Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived https://ift.tt/SpusDfv Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told.

Week in pictures: 29 April - 5 May 2023 https://ift.tt/SpusDfv A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.

Tyre Nichols autopsy shows he died of blunt force injuries https://ift.tt/oY3QXZA Tyre Nichols, 28, suffered from internal bleeding and tears to his brain, as well as bruises and cuts.

Serie A: Fans ecstatic after Napoli’s first win in 33 years https://ift.tt/oY3QXZA Fireworks and flares were set off across the city after Napoli’s first Serie A title in 33 years.

The journalists imprisoned for reporting the death that shook Iran https://ift.tt/oY3QXZA Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were detained after they broke the news of Mahsa Amini’s death.

Polarised politics are tearing Pakistan apart https://ift.tt/oY3QXZA Amid unprecedented crisis, Pakistan's leaders are locked in a power struggle. What will happen?

Udinese 1-1 Napoli: Southern Italian team wins Serie A title for first time in 33 years https://ift.tt/qLmVa6M Napoli win their first Serie A title for 33 years as they draw with Udinese at Dacia Are…

Fed raises US interest rates to highest in 16 years https://ift.tt/qLmVa6M The US central bank announces its tenth rate rise, while signalling it may be the last increase for now.

Vinesh Phogat: Protesting India wrestlers say police assaulted them https://ift.tt/qLmVa6M The athletes are demanding the arrest of their federation chief, alleging sexual abuse.

Ukraine war: Zelensky in The Hague as fresh blasts rock Kyiv https://ift.tt/qLmVa6M The Ukrainian president is in western Europe amid speculation over Wednesday's drone attack on the Kremlin.

Why black bears love dumpster diving https://ift.tt/qLmVa6M Experts say garbage containers with food are an ideal spot for bears who eat just about anything.

Katty Kay meets the would-be queen of Italy https://ift.tt/qLmVa6M All eyes are on Vittoria di Savoia, the first female heir to the Italian crown in a millennium.

US regulator says Meta putting child users at risk https://ift.tt/qLmVa6M The Federal Trade Commission says it wants to stop Facebook's owner from making money out of children.

At least nine dead in Serbia school shooting https://ift.tt/1S5yOHU A schoolboy has been arrested after shots were fired at an elementary school in Serbia's capital.

Laos activist Anousa Luangsuphom killed in 'brazen' public shooting https://ift.tt/1S5yOHU The 25-year-old had run a popular Facebook page where people aired views critical of the authorities…

India's Go First cancels flights after bankruptcy https://ift.tt/1S5yOHU The country's fourth largest carrier blames US engine maker Pratt & Whitney for its problems.

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recounts bout of profound loneliness https://ift.tt/1S5yOHU US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tells of his struggle with isolation, likened to the danger of smoking.

Suspect in Texas neighbour shooting arrested - reports https://ift.tt/1S5yOHU Francisco Oropesa, 38, is reportedly arrested in the town of Cut and Shoot, Texas, after a manhunt.

US senator appears topless during Zoom vote https://ift.tt/1S5yOHU Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube.

Met Gala 2023: Doja Cat and Jared Leto deliver wildest looks https://ift.tt/QrcVasf Doja Cat was among the stars paying tribute not just to Karl Lagerfeld - but also his famous feline.

BBC World Service launches emergency pop-up radio service for Sudan https://ift.tt/QrcVasf The broadcaster says the pop-up service will provide "crucial" information for people in the count…

Vanessa Hudson: Qantas appoints first female CEO as Alan Joyce steps down https://ift.tt/QrcVasf Current financial chief and airline veteran Vanessa Hudson will take on the top job in November.

Two hospitals broke law by denying abortion - US health officials https://ift.tt/QrcVasf Hospitals that refused life-saving care during an emergency broke federal rules, health officials say.

Kenya starvation cult: 'My wife and six children followed Pastor Mackenzie' https://ift.tt/QrcVasf Kenyans are trying to fathom why more than 100 people starved to death in an isolated camp.

Ukraine war: Russia launches second pre-dawn missile attack in three days https://ift.tt/MlvgWQO One person dies and dozens more are injured in Russia's second pre-dawn attack in three days.