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Djokovic's Kosovo message angers French minister

Novak Djokovic's political message about Kosovo at the French Open was "not appropriate", says France's sports minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OAcoIha

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6L74Jak

Sackler family can be shielded from opioid lawsuits, court rules

The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wOegXc1

AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xW2KRFY

Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone

The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E9pkMAa

Iowa building collapse: Woman rescued after 24 hours

Lisa Brooks is the ninth person rescued from a partially collapsed block in Davenport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yqDYOiE

Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu's plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up

People are hoping to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yzRYFAk

India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mDjoSiN

Man uniting Indian families torn by colonialism

Shamshu Deen has helped more than 300 people in the Caribbean find long-lost loved ones in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aVKJS6C

German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gch5Wnd

Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/miK3ofA

US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LkOSbU9

Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law

UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eUzVjxa

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - Biden

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IVjTprc

Lake Maggiore tourist boat carrying 20 overturns, with one dead

Italy's fire service said 19 people were rescued but it was still searching for some people reported to be missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cHu7WBo

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WfK9l4i

Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c3pTREj

Indian Olympic wrestlers detained as latest protest escalates

Delhi police are being criticised for the way they shut down a march to the new parliament building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aqpANcy

French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is booed off court for avoiding a handshake with Aryna Sabalenka after the Belarusian's first-round win at the French Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WKc4d9i

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5y80rTw

Ken Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

Ken Paxton, Texas' attorney general, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m5aeuwM

Turkish presidency run-off decides if Erdogan should have five more years

Turks vote in a momentous presidential run-off to decide on their country's future path. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/amKR469

Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uKUNs0

Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband

One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tWwAXBP

Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AnuqEx5

Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia

The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RoNdSqK

Roger Waters: German police investigate Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume

Authorities are investigating the Pink Floyd star after he wore the controversial outfit in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5yhPNC9

Serbia sends troops to border after Kosovo clashes

Violence was sparked in Kosovo after a new ethnic Albanian mayor was installed in a pro-Serb area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YSAcU8e

Celine Dion cancels all remaining shows over poor health

The singer revealed last year she had been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome, affecting her singing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RzLxJta

Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues

DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OW4UZbB

Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MY8QwAz

The 2024 election campaign launch Ron DeSantis will want to forget

Twitter's tech issues created a farce but there are questions about him too, writes our North America editor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FnRQ5sb

Ed Sheeran's surprise concert for high school students

The superstar gave these Florida high school band students the surprise of a lifetime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dhn470E

France destroys 35,000 ‘Champagne’ soda bottles

The "bright orange liquid" infringes laws protecting sparkling wine from the French region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XbjQPl9

Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan

A man is said to be barricaded inside an office after the alleged attack that killed a woman and two policemen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vW2BkEo

Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested

Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AaYpxBi

Germany's climate protests: Activism or crime?

Raids on the Last Generation activist group have fuelled a debate over the limits of peaceful protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vTCRJ5g

Watch: Brain implants help paralysed man to walk again

A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xGnOrIR

US park kills bison calf after visitor touches it

Yellowstone says the bison calf was rejected by its herd after it was "disturbed" by a park guest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CtOqK5b

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hCK3Y8m

Asteroid City: Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks film 'stylish but lacks substance'

Wes Anderson's film Asteroid City, starring Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks, premieres in Cannes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WsSBtjF

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oWDCdX3

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FXQ3Am7

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

Russia claims to have routed two groups that crossed the border from Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8XbowlQ

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V1u06e5

Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's grave attacked by vandals

Mahsa Amini's death in custody last year sparked anti-government protests across Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5VJAb3i

Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R4berox

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WBhCfar

Dangote oil refinery launched in Nigeria

It is hoped that the plant will alleviate chronic fuel shortages in Africa's biggest oil producer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vhZJwzC

Madeleine McCann: First pictures from search of Portugal reservoir

Police will start combing the area, 50km (31.1 miles) from where Madeleine McCann went missing in 2007. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bmHrtwD

Madeleine McCann: Police to search Portuguese reservoir - local reports

Police will start combing the area, 50km from where the toddler went missing, local media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dh40F9T

Mexican volcano spews smoke into starry sky

Timelapse footage shows the Popocatepetl volcano in the state of Puebla erupting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qYwPjEm

Facebook fined €1.2bn for mishandling users' data

The dispute is over Facebook's transfer of European data to US servers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/our0Pd7

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6sFQWE3

Watch: Activists turn Trevi Fountain water black

Climate change protesters Last Generation pour "vegetable charcoal" into the Rome landmark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cum9MaZ

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KHEdIfx

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PjWmtOw

Watch: Japan riot police pin G7 protesters to ground in violent scuffle

Violence breaks out at the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nMbBeyq

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt

President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4pEBfTJ

The school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cl2Si5E

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1fSv6gm

Ukraine war: Kyiv rejects Wagner claim over Bakhmut

Wagner mercenaries claim the city has fallen, but Ukraine denies it saying the situation is "critical". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OLIDdAz

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/D3sUHJE

Zelensky dominates summit as G7 leaders call out China

Ukraine's president made a dramatic appearance in Japan, as China warned against "economic coercion". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JVsZj4F

Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Among the 351 objects being repatriated is a 2nd-Century statue of Alexander the Great. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H2J5mUD

Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ftQx6X4

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RrPv5Bc

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/od7EZ54

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YHcPqtS

G7 leaders unsure whether to wave during group photo

G7 leaders appear a little awkward during a group photo in Hiroshima. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9tUlops

Cyclone Mocha death toll rises sharply in Myanmar

At least 145 people are now known to have been killed by the storm, Myanmar's military rulers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/25bfS6m

Johnny Depp: Don't judge me over abuse case

The controversial US actor says he will not let his legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard define him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t34eFw9

Chinese comedian arrested after joke about army

The joke likened the behaviour of his dogs to a slogan used to praise China's army. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jZRSA6U

Thailand election: Reformists 'confident' they will form government

Pita Limjaroenrat unveils his party alliance but still needs more support to become prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gsali7k

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kOA3eci

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r2Mx8tk

Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fNSTKak

Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings

Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pIDicdu

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SzmQcIk

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

A spokesperson says the incident happened after the couple attended an awards ceremony in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WMqJzcX

Guillermo Lasso: Ecuador President dissolves parliament

President Guillermo Lasso was facing an imminent impeachment vote over embezzlement charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n0RWoYc

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P8xwEBC

French Resistance man breaks silence over German prisoners executed in 1944

Edmond Réveil, 98, said he wanted them to be remembered and their families to know where they are. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AjL6C1a

Malawi hippo in deadly attack on packed river boat

A one-year-old boy dies and 23 others are missing after the animal capsizes the vessel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VQEb2ac

Watch: Shark comes out of nowhere and rams man's kayak

Angler Scott Haraguchi filmed the dramatic moment and was not hurt during the encounter in Hawaii. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UItP307

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MdAqhNW

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5cVSlUN

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mFObknv

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." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Khle2nf

Johnny Kitagawa: Calls for probe after J-pop agency abuse apology

Japanese talent agency Johnny and Associates apologises over sex abuse claims against its late founder Johnny Kitagawa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3thCfuG

Turkey's presidential race to be decided in run-off

President Erdogan is favourite to stay in power, with a lead of almost 5% over his main rival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pfq014n

Austrian train plays Hitler speech over loudspeaker

Staff and passengers were "upset" by the incident, for which two people have been charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KliPSZ9

Cyclone Mocha: Inside the refugee camp that was nearly blown apart

Rohingya refugees at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, weren't allowed to leave the camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kHw0Ju7

Cambodia: Opposition Candlelight Party barred from July vote

The move means long-time leader Hun Sen will again face no real competition in July's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ai1wIme

Florida professor breaks record for time spent living underwater

Researcher Joseph Dituri has been living underwater in the Florida Keys for more than 70 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bpI5iZt

Hilda Baci: Nigerian chef eyes cooking world record

Hilda Baci has cooked over 100 different dishes since turning on her cooker at 15:00 GMT on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DwC9lgB

Mexico dispatches discarded presidential jet to Tajikistan

After several unsuccessful attempts to raffle off the Dreamliner, Mexico sold the jet to Tajikistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yJKTDLp

Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise UK visit to meet Sunak

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in surprise visit to UK to meet Rishi Sunak, as he presses European leaders for more military aid from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/knYEwWo

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AVD503z

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1iMlswR

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4TR5SEt

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Msqgxhr

Devastation as Cyclone Mocha makes landfall

Heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph) batter Bangladesh and Myanmar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8i5g9yO

The daring riders of India's 'well of death'

The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sm4ZVnx

Ukraine war: Russians in Germany split over Putin's invasion

Many Germany-based Russians are repeating Kremlin disinformation about the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ex9wZWd

Ukraine Eurovision act's city attacked before performance

Ternopil was hit by Russian missiles before Tvorchi took to the stage in Liverpool, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W2GXgzA

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Z2sTD1

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RnTedyC

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WUO2yXe

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yaXlvT5

Turkey election: Kremlin rejects accusations of interference

Opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu said Russia was behind "montages and deep fake content". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aAFXfBW

Irishman pardoned and released from Iran prison

Bernard Phelan had been sentenced to six-and-a-half years for allegedly helping an enemy country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z2NSc5G

Portuguese parliament votes to allow limited euthanasia

Doctors can now help people suffering from incurable diseases or severe injuries to end their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7e6n5fc

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RS0N8MA

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HsJO4KB

Sudan conflict: Army and RSF agree deal to protect civilians

They agree to allow safe passage for civilians and to protect relief workers but not to a ceasefire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yclmXkT

US ambassador accuses South Africa of supplying arms to Russia

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is looking into the claims made by the US ambassador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Edheq2G

Chinese ministry deletes brownface video post after criticism

The video, to promote road safety, featured Chinese people in brownface singing an Indian song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E4aswbG

An American watches Eurovision for the first time

US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h7Mj5FK

Muharrem Ince: Turkish candidate dramatically pulls out before election

The main rival to President Erdogan gets a boost from Muharrem Ince's decision to pull out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vQRycIs

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tf8mlCG

Mercedes-Benz shooting: Two killed at factory in Germany

A suspect has been arrested after the shooting at the plant in south-western Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wyjOX7A

Héctor Palma: Judge orders release of Sinaloa cartel's ex-leader

Héctor Palma, who founded the Sinaloa drug cartel with "El Chapo" Guzmán, has been in jail since 1995. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ahXmA4v

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f9TD65h

Eurovision: Lime green outfit outfoxes BBC reporter in Eurovision mix-up

Watch a man in a lime green outfit get mistaken for Finland's Eurovision entry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FSfgNpl

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3NqTWv1

Swiss village of Brienz told to flee imminent monster rockslide

The people of Brienz are threatened by two million cubic metres of rock and have to leave by Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SG3OqnA

Stromae: Alors On Danse singer cancels tour to 'rest and heal'

The singer, known for his hit Alors on Danse, says his recovery is taking "longer than expected". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XvgoNuq

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sVn4aQF

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LE1dHsX

Israeli military failing to investigate journalists’ deaths - report

A journalists' watchdog says some 20 media workers have been killed by Israeli forces with impunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xvIUkET

Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

Three members of one family were killed in the attack as well as two primary school age sisters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rJYQXOA

House arrest for man who threw gravel at Trudeau

Shane Marshall has also been ordered to stay at least 100 metres away from Canada's Prime Minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LzcDZBX

King Charles III as head of state in St Vincent and the Grenadines 'absurd'

Ralph Gonsalves says he would welcome an apology for injustices related to slavery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SMLPhwq

Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r8DPbHa

Texas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y2Tr1OB

Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/76u8J3f

Brownsville: Seven dead as car strikes people in Texas border town

The driver has been arrested and police say the incident appears to have been intentional. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0ptgL1i

Gold mine fire kills at least 27 in Peru

The blaze broke out while workers were about 100 metres underground, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/06GNLz2

Arab League: Syria reinstated as Assad rehabilitation continues

The reinstatement is part of a recent thaw in relations between Damascus and other Arab governments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4K5wIlA

Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss 'promised ammunition' after retreat threat

Yevgeny Prigozhin seemingly U-turns on his threat to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fUYkTSP

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3WenXIE

Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Eznk3q7

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G5LjbZv

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o1rFOWE

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ef9cKrD

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UGysrYg

Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict

After a tortuous wait, Azza is heading to the UK with her children, but without her husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IcaUWXs

Islamic State: Hundreds of women on hunger strike at Iraqi prison

The prisoners, accused of having been part of the Islamic State group, claim they have been unjustly treated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q91jkVx

Drought prompts French ban on garden swimming pools

Pyrénées-Orientales will be officially declared at drought "crisis" level from 10 May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T9n4yWs

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BvVcOMy

Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag

The coin features the flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DteFVB0

Fighting breaks out between Russian and Ukrainian delegations

Valery Stavitsky grabbed the yellow and blue flag after it was held up behind his colleague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/baAQDE3

New York subway passenger chokehold death sparks protests

Demonstrators are calling for justice for Jordan Neely, who died after being placed in a chokehold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ITr6z1E

Pakistan school shooting leaves several teachers dead

Police say there were multiple gunmen involved, but no students are said to have been harmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qGRPVwg

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uQksbq1

How Russian media is covering the Kremlin explosion

Steve Rosenberg looks at reaction to what Moscow alleges was an attempt to kill President Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eqRXDQG

International space station: Space trash floats away during spacewalk

Cosmonauts threw a parcel of hardware into open space in a planned manoeuvre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zwbx69P

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ycnWCdu

Ukraine war: How old tech is helping Ukraine avoid detection

Ukrainian troops preparing for a major offensive use a wind-up phone to stop the enemy listening in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uoHfFdQ

Man dies after being put in chokehold on New York subway

Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on video by a bystander. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30b9hkV

New Alzheimer's drug slows disease by a third

The second such drug in a year raises hopes we can start treating dementia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C2DrfE0

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0pdQE6l

Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people

The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ptQ5bJg

Belarusian dissident Roman Protasevich sentenced to eight years

Roman Protasevich was arrested after his Ryanair flight was diverted to Belarus in May 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o3xvSZQ

Global press freedom under 'unprecedented' attack, report warns

The report warns artificial intelligence and disinformation is "wreaking havoc" on the media world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s2Dgyv6

Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge

"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a7VDGf3

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KZ3rgOl

'Nothing we can do but watch babies die': Afghan hospitals in crisis

Inside the deprived hospital where children are dying from preventable diseases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wvjg7Ab

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bE9Q3mB

Fang Bin: China Covid whistleblower returns home to Wuhan after jail

Fang Bin was one of several "citizen journalists" who reported from the epicentre of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v3kAYTW

Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84

The Canadian musician's songs were covered by artists including Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OpY9snG

Watch: Hiding bear leaps from bin at US school

Principal James Marsh gets a surprise at Zela Elementary School in West Virginia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zixcK9J

India police force tells heavy-drinking officers to leave

Assam state wants 300 officers to quit as officials say they have an alcohol problem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sq21h8Z

Ooh la la! Man glues himself to TV debate podium

Host Jeremy Seydoux keeps his cool when a climate activist interrupts a Swiss local election debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sdMkgh1

'I want to leave Sudan but France has my passport'

Sudanese citizens say they can't escape because their passports are inside closed European embassies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Iwic5OM

Texas shooting: Father tells how gunman opened fire on his family home

"It's like we're alive but at the same time we're not," said the man, whose wife and son were killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zH5YNdX

Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years

Hisham Abdel Aziz had been arrested at Cairo airport in 2019 while on his way to visit family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hNxDqbV

Boss of Mexico's migration authority charged over deadly fire

Forty migrants died in the fire while they were being held at a migrant centre in Ciudad Juárez. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mrSGIhx