The Guardian - World (21 minutes ago)

Italian PM and pontiff could not have been further apart on issues such as migration, climate crisis and economyIt is an awkward weekend for Giorgia Meloni. The Italian leader will host a gathering of world leaders to say goodbye to a much-revered pope whose public views – from the treatment of people fleeing war to the climate crisis – were...

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The Guardian - World (21 minutes ago)

Exhausted residents point out latest drone strike came hours after Donald Trump's rare rebuke to Vladimir PutinAbout 1am on Friday, Yuliia Verbytska woke to the sound of an air raid siren. She grabbed her teenage children – Dmitry, 17, and Olexiy, 12 – and sat in the corridor, checking her phone. In the sky above came an ominous whine. Minutes...

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The Guardian - World (21 minutes ago)

Opposition leader repeats condemnation of dawn service interruptions but says if he wins election he won't display Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flags at press conferencesElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates...

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The Guardian - World (21 minutes ago)

Jeremy Neal tells reporters the US president's decision to place tariffs on Australian exports had left a 'sour taste'. Follow liveAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian...

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BBC - World (34 minutes ago)

The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.

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BBC - World (An hour ago)

Ghayda and her husband Ahmad say they could never discuss politics in Syria - now, they will vote in Canada's election.

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BBC - World (An hour ago)

In Alberta, many voters feel alienated by the country's elite - some are even tempted by Trump's call to join the US.

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BBC - World (3 hours ago)

Giuffre alleged she was trafficked to the Duke of York when she was 17, which he has strenuously denied.

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BBC - World (4 hours ago)

As Ukraine reckons with the terms of a possible peace deal, BBC Verify asks what it could mean in practice.

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BBC - World (4 hours ago)

Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.

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BBC - World (4 hours ago)

The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.

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BBC - World (4 hours ago)

As Russia and the US seek to repair ties, could they secure a peace deal acceptable to Ukraine, asks the BBC's Russia editor.

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BBC - World (4 hours ago)

The US president's envoy meets Vladimir Putin in Moscow, while Ukraine calls for more pressure on Russia.

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

The reversal comes as immigration officials work out a new system for reviewing and revoking visas for international students.

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

A spell of hot weather will give a boost to nature as migratory birds return and butterflies emerge.

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BBC - World (5 hours ago)

BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.

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The Guardian - World (6 hours ago)

Rescuers on Kangaroo Island say they are 'overjoyed' after the dog walked into one of their trapsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAfter 529 days on the run, Australia's favourite fugitive has been caught at last.Valerie the miniature dachshund, who went...

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The Guardian - World (6 hours ago)

Alda Curtis, who earned US$1 for the T-shirt she sold on RedBubble, had US$600 removed from her PayPal account without explanationElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastAlda Curtis, a 63-year-old counselling student from Sydney, set up a Redbubble store as a...

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

England fly-half George Ford scores his first try for Sale as the Sharks beat Saracens in a fiery match to move up to second in the Premiership.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen makes an "incredible" 147 break but loses to England's Chris Wakelin in an absorbing World Championship second-round match.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

The quake damaged homes and public buildings, and caused widespread power cuts.

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BBC - World (6 hours ago)

Robert F Kennedy said people with autism "will never pay taxes, they'll never hold a job, they'll never play baseball," in remarks that are now being criticised.

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BBC - World (7 hours ago)

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer's recent struggles on the pitch are "a mental thing", says boss Enzo Maresca.

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

Cardiff move up to fifth with a bonus-point win over Munster in the United Rugby Championship.

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

Chris Eubank Jr suggests he wasn't allowed to urinate as he narrowly missed weight for his fight with Conor Benn.

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BBC - World (8 hours ago)

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Archbishop Paul Gallagher says Pope Francis preferred to "die with his boots on".

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

Chris Eubank Jr will be fined £375,500 after weighing 0.5lb too heavy for Saturday's grudge match with Conor Benn.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

Pope Francis will be buried in Rome's church of Santa Maria Maggiore, breaking a 100-year-old tradition.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

There may be opportunities for impromptu diplomacy at one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in years.

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BBC - World (10 hours ago)

The 26 year old is charged with murder and stalking in addition to other state charges.

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The Guardian - World (10 hours ago)

Narendra Modi must weigh a response that balances domestic fury with strategic restraintIndia's furious response to the terrorist massacre of 26 men in a popular travel destination is being shaped by public rage at the deadliest civilian attack in Kashmir in a quarter-century.The brutality of the assault in one of Muslim-majority Kashmir's marquee...

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.

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The Guardian - World (11 hours ago)

Redolent of old great power thinking, Trump's Crimea giveaway could usher a return to international lawlessness"Crimea will stay with Russia,” Donald Trump told Time magazine in a largely sympathetic profile on Friday. And with that statement, the US president made clear that he wanted to carve up another country, Ukraine, and so legitimise the...

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

Saturday's Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid is about more than just the trophy, writes Guillem Balague.

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

Emma Raducanu loses to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open.

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of trying to help an undocumented immigrant who appeared in her court avoid arrest.

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BBC - World (12 hours ago)

Anthony Felton's attack was motivated by jealousy and "entirely without precedent", a judge says.

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

In a statement, the 86-year-old director of the critical and box-office flop said the book confirms his feeling that 'art can never be constrained'Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's $120m passion project, was neither a box office nor a critical success on release last year. Largely funded by the sale of Coppola's own vineyards, the sci-fi epic...

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

Corporation responds to 'urgent need' following earthquake by taking over Voice of America's former channelThe BBC has stepped in to launch a news service in Myanmar after the devastating earthquake in the country, replacing a US service that Donald Trump has ceased to fund.A direct-to-home satellite video channel delivering BBC News Burmese...

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

Officer suspended after shooting 21-year-old man from behind in Oldenburg in north-west GermanyCivil rights activists in Germany have demanded an independent inquiry into alleged police racism after an officer shot a 21-year-old black man from behind, killing him after an altercation outside a nightclub.The 27-year-old officer was suspended from...

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

Russian official calls talks with Steve Witkoff 'quite useful' as investigation launched into suspected Ukrainian bombingDonald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff has met Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin for high-stakes peace talks, hours after a senior Russian military official was killed in a car explosion near Moscow.Trump has played up Witkoff's visit...

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The Guardian - World (13 hours ago)

This blog is now closed. You can read our report herePjotr Sauer is a Russian affairs reporter for the GuardianA senior Russian military official was killed in a car explosion near Moscow on Friday, just hours before a Kremlin meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. Continue reading...

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

Head coach John Mitchell says full-back Emma Sing is "world class" and is able to replace world player of the year Ellie Kildunne for England's Grand Slam decider against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

Liverpool hoteliers back plans for overnight visitors to the city to be charged a £2 fee from June.

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

Temperatures are set to rise next week. Darren Bett and Sarah Keith-Lucas have the details.

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BBC - World (13 hours ago)

The UN agency has delivered its last supplies to meals kitchens, which it warns will run out of food in the coming days.

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The Guardian - World (14 hours ago)

Fernando Collor, who led the country from 1990 to 1992, was sentenced in 2023 after being convicted for corruptionBrazil's former president, Fernando Collor, has been arrested early and ordered to begin serving a prison sentence stemming from his 2023 conviction for corruption.Collor was convicted of receiving 20m reais ($3.5m) to facilitate...

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

Karolina Zurawska, 42, killed Aleksander Zurawski at their home in August 2024.

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

Two wildlife charities are recruiting volunteers to help spot the creatures using ultraviolet lights.

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

The procession, the ancient rituals and the symbolic changes - how Pope Francis will make his final journey.

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.

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BBC - World (15 hours ago)

Visitors have noticed a unique atmosphere at the Vatican in the days before Pope Francis's funeral and the conclave.

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The Guardian - World (16 hours ago)

London professionals are taking advantage of reduced rents in vacant buildings in often unusual spacesA top-floor, open-plan property in a trendy east London neighbourhood would usually set you back thousands of pounds a month in rent, but Luke Williams is paying a fraction of that.The 45-year-old programme manager is one of a growing number of...

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The Guardian - World (16 hours ago)

Korean retailers report strong sales for Light and Thread, featuring speeches, essays and poems by novelistA book featuring Han Kang's Nobel prize lecture sold 10,000 copies in its first day on sale online.Light and Thread, which takes its title from Han's December lecture, is her first book to be published in South Korea since she was announced as...

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The Guardian - World (16 hours ago)

Beijing will 'strengthen bottom-line thinking' as reports say it could drop tariffs on some US products Business live – latest updatesXi Jinping has announced a plan to counter China's continuing economic problems and the impact of the US trade war, as reports swirl that it could drop tariffs on some US products, including semiconductors.Friday's...

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

The US president speeds up permits for a practice opposed by many countries and environmentalists.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

The Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

World leaders from Donald Trump to Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the ceremony in St Peter's Square.

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BBC - World (16 hours ago)

Daniel Kelly, Stewart Ahearne and Louis Ahearne were each found guilty of conspiracy to murder.

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The Guardian - World (17 hours ago)

Learning to discuss topics in which you differ is something people can get better at and can benefit relationshipsWhy can't the dirty plates go straight into the dishwasher? Whose turn is it to pick up the kids? And why do you insist on doing that thing you do when you know how much it annoys me? No honestly, don't worry, I'm fine.Perhaps – if...

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The Guardian - World (17 hours ago)

Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has past convictions for supporting terrorism, attended fundraiser at Trump's resortIsrael's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was set to address a meeting at a Yale University Jewish society, a day after being honored at a lavish dinner at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.Ben-Gvir, who has past convictions...

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The Guardian - World (17 hours ago)

They date back to the 16th century when mercenaries first served Pope Julius II and form the world's smallest armyWith their feathered helmets, ruffled collars and coloured, puffed-sleeve uniforms, the Vatican Swiss Guards are often likened by curious visitors to medieval court jesters.But appearances can be deceiving. The world's smallest army,...

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The Guardian - World (17 hours ago)

More than 150,000 mourners have queued for hours to pay respects to pontiff before coffin is sealed on FridayPope Francis obituaryEurope live – latest updatesMore than 150,000 people from all over the world have viewed Pope Francis's body as the Vatican makes the final preparations for his funeral on Saturday, an event that will be attended by 50...

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BBC - World (17 hours ago)

And, tensions rise between India and Pakistan after Kashmir attack.

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BBC - World (17 hours ago)

Twenty-one people are reportedly killed in two separate strikes in the northern town of Jabalia.

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The Guardian - World (18 hours ago)

Decision by Ploiești city appeals court over cancelled result is likely to be overturned before two-round ballot in MayEurope live – latest updatesPiling confusion on controversy, a Romanian district appeals court has ruled barely a week before the rerun of the country's presidential election that the constitutional court's decision cancelling...

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The Guardian - World (18 hours ago)

State's nominal GDP reaches $4.1tn, edging out Japan's $4.02tn, ranking it behind the US, China and GermanyCalifornia's economy has surpassed Japan's, making the Golden state the fourth largest economy in the world, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday.The state's nominal GDP reached $4.1tn, according to data from the International Monetary...

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The Guardian - World (18 hours ago)

Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash floodingEurope live – latest updatesAfter Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered potent showers and thunderstorms, and yellow and...

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team have a "big responsibility" to secure the club's 20th top-flight title against Tottenham at Anfield.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

Chris Eubank Jr discusses his must-win fight against rival Conor Benn, his fractured relationship with his father and why he never liked being the villain.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

Pope Francis' funeral will take place outside St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on Saturday.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

It comes ahead of the 26-year-old's plea hearing on federal charges in New York on Friday.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

Chris Eubank Jr opens up on the pain of his estranged relationship with his father at a news conference before Saturday's much-hyped fight with rival Conor Benn.

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The Guardian - World (19 hours ago)

Countries trade blows across line of control in disputed Kashmir as tensions rise after deadly shootingTroops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire overnight across the line of control in disputed Kashmir, officials have said, after the UN urged the nuclear-armed rivals to show "maximum restraint” after Tuesday's massacre of Indian tourists by...

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The Guardian - World (20 hours ago)

Police confirm 53-year-old discovered unresponsive at Silverwater correctional complex late on ThursdayElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe man accused of killing a 19-year-old Central Coast woman, Audrey Griffin, has died in custody just days after being...

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

The jersey worn by basketball legend Kobe Bryant on his Los Angeles Lakers debut sells for £5.26m at auction.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says he is "OK" but "not 100%" after a hospital stay with pneumonia.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Raymond McCourt, who shot a shopkeeper in 1993, was reported missing was HMP Castle Huntly on Tuesday.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Anthony Albanese says disruption of ceremonies in Melbourne and Perth was 'act of low cowardice on a day when we honour courage and sacrifice'Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Lightning strikes hit two houses as parts of Sunshine Coast receive up to 240mm of rain overnightElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastWild weather in Queensland has seen two people hospitalised after lightning struck their homes, while some Anzac Day services...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

This blog is now closed'Neo-Nazi' booing of welcome to country at Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service condemnedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning,Krishani Dhanji here with you, thanks to Martin Farrer for getting us started this morning. Continue reading...

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Nelly Korda struggles on day one of The Chevron Championship - the first women's major of the season - as Georgia Hall puts herself in contention.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Players from eight countries have won snooker's most prestigious title of world champion - but China is still waiting for its first success.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

From Pius XII to Benedict XVI, the BBC looks back at video from papal funerals since 1958.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

Vitali Klitschko tells the BBC that although unfair, it could be a temporary solution to end the fighting.

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BBC - World (22 hours ago)

Barry Hearn says the World Snooker Championship will leave the Crucible after the 2027 tournament unless a new venue or a major expansion is agreed upon.

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on golf superstar and Nottingham Forest fan Lee Westwood with his predictions for this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals and Premier League games.

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

As Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Man City play in the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend, what's more important - a trophy or a place in the Champions League?

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

The prediction caused panic weeks after a 7.7 magnitude quake killed 3,500 people, authorities say.

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The Guardian - World (23 hours ago)

Small group booed and yelled at Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown's welcome and Victorian governor's acknowledgement of countryElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA man is expected to be charged with offensive behaviour after a group including a "known...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The Tennessee Titans select quarterback Cam Ward with the first overall pick of the NFL Draft.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Two US institutions have been granted access to samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission in 2020.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Tourists are returning home after a deadly gun attack killed 26 visitors in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Exclusive: EU Transparency Register shows law firms also among lobbyists working for fossil fuel companiesA handful of "small but dirty” public affairs and law firms in Europe are enabling pollution by lobbying extensively for big oil, an analysis has found, with most major companies in the industry working for at least one fossil fuel...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Exclusive: Former navy officer Grange Chung, candidate for the Sydney seat of Reid, uses images of himself in military uniformPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

The Herds project from the team behind Little Amal will travel 20,000km taking its message on environmental crisis across the worldHundreds of life-size animal puppets have begun a 20,000km (12,400 mile) journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle as part of an ambitious project created by the team behind Little Amal, the giant puppet of a...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Mark Carney confirmed the detail but told reporters Trump 'brings this up all the time'

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Intervention comes as US president makes renewed push to end war, reportedly on terms favourable to MoscowDonald Trump has issued a rare rebuke to Moscow for an air attack that killed 12 people in Kyiv, telling the Russian president in a social media post: "Vladimir, STOP!”The US president's remarks come as he makes a renewed push to end the...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The BBC asked voters across Canada what issues matter most to them ahead of the country's fast-approaching federal election.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

National commemorations and events will begin on 5 May with a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Critics fear decision to list Brazil-based firm JBS, long linked to Amazon's deforestation, will add to the climate crisisEnvironmental groups are outraged that the world's biggest meatpacking company, JBS, which has long been linked to Amazon's deforestation, has received approval from US authorities to list on the New York Stock Exchange.The...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Complaints about the book focus on cartoon sex scenes, one of which has been described by critics as 'pornographic' and 'paedophilic'Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastGender Queer, a graphic novel on gender identity, has been reapproved for sale in...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Ukraine and Trump's rare rebuke of Putin dominate the front pages of Friday's papers.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Four-time winner Mark Selby suffers a shock first-round loss at the World Championship as Ben Woollaston secures a superb victory in a late-night Crucible finish.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Nearly 80 students across two high schools fell sick after eating the meals this week.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Climate activists may be going deeper underground.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Formula 1 bosses agree in principle to changes that would allow engine manufacturers facing a performance shortfall under next year's new rules to catch up.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Gerwyn Price wins night 12 of the Premier League darts in Liverpool, while Luke Littler is booed and suffers an agonising defeat by Michael van Gerwen.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

How-to-vote cards offer some clues to how preferences may flow, but no one can be sure how closely voters will follow them – and some offer no adviceElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Plan would lead to the lowest number of skilled permanent migrants in 20 years, outside of pandemicElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

The 46-year-old allegedly recorded video on her phone of abuse against elderly patients at a home in GrasmereGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has been charged after allegedly sexually abusing residents at the aged care facility where she worked, recording the assaults and sharing the videos with her partner, a...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Weeks of tough talk from the US president, who now says he will be 'very nice' to China, had rattled investors Stock markets have risen around the world after Donald Trump said his tariffs on China would come down "substantially” and he had "no intention” of firing the chair of the US central bank, Jerome Powell.Weeks of tough talk on trade...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Family incarceration has been revived after Biden – and Jade, Jason and Gabriela are speaking out about their distressing treatment in TexasWhen Jade and her family first arrived at the detention facility in Karnes county, Texas, she wasn't really sure what to think."I guess I was confused and scared,” said the 13-year-old. Her parents were...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The overnight strikes killed at least eight people and injured 77 more, local officials have said.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Department remains concerned over ads depicting candidates in military fatigues jumping from planes, serving on tour and holding riflesElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

This live blog is now closed. For the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, read our latest reports: 'Vladimir, stop!' Trump issues rare rebuke to PutinZelenskyy says Ukraine cannot accept US recognition of Crimea as RussianWe understand that while the visit will be cut short after Zelenskyy's meeting with Ramaphosa, their media activities will still...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Eilish McColgan will make her marathon debut in London this weekend and hopes to run faster than her mother and coach, who just happens to be a previous winner.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

French President Emmanuel Macron praised the "courage" of the teachers who restrained the attacker.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Israel had previously denied its troops were responsible for the killing of a UN worker with tank fire on 19 March.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Democrats including Schumer say Trump is using antisemitism as cover to defund schoolsFive Jewish Democratic senators have sent a strongly worded letter to Donald Trump condemning his administration's "assault on universities” and questioning whether actions taken against higher education institutions are truly aimed at combating antisemitism.The...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Britain's Cameron Norrie describes his first-round victory at the Madrid Open as one of his favourite wins in his career after overcoming illness to defeat Martin Landaluce.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

And is the defence secretary in trouble?

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Mansfield Town footballer Lucas Akins crashed into Adrian Daniel, 33, near Huddersfield in 2024.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Haaretz report comes as supreme court gives Israeli PM more time to respond to affidavit from fired Shin Bet chief New developments have come to light in the killing of 15 Palestinian medics and rescue workers by Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip last month, with evidence reportedly contradicting the Israel Defense Forces' claim that soldiers did...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Maashorst council says print of Queen Beatrix from 1985 series Reigning Queens probably taken with the rubbishIn the hands of Andy Warhol, trash often became a work of art. So perhaps the pop culture icon would not be too upset to know that in the hands of one Dutch municipality, one of his artworks went the other way and was thrown out with the...

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Boy, 15, arrested after at least one child killed and three injured at Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides school in NantesThe French prime minister, François Bayrou, has called for a crackdown on teenage knife crime after a high-school student stabbed four other children at his school, killing at least one and injuring the others before being arrested.The...

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Iga Swiatek avoids another shock defeat against Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala by fighting back to win their Madrid Open first-round match.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Bethany Clarke wants more done to educate people about the dangers of bootleg alcohol abroad.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

The artist will unveil his first major public artwork in the city since 2017 on Roosevelt Island as part of the Art X Freedom initiativeAi Weiwei is returning to New York with a new installation on Roosevelt Island.The Four Freedoms Park Conservancy announced on Thursday that it had commissioned the Chinese contemporary artist to help launch a new...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The inquest into the death of Sheffield United footballer Maddy Cusack is delayed until July at the earliest - and may not take place until the end of the year.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Described as Leicester City's "greatest ever player", when Jamie Vardy departs, he will leave a legacy at the club he has served so well since his arrival 13 years ago.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

More than 60,000 people have viewed body of late pontiff since Wednesday morning, says VaticanThousands of mourners lined up for hours on a second day to catch a glimpse of Pope Francis's body, after St Peter's Basilica stayed open all night to cope with the huge crowds who had come to pay their final respects.The 16th-century basilica, where...

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Ukraine president returns to topic on visit to South Africa after Trump accused him of jeopardising peace dealEurope live – latest updates on the Ukraine warVolodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine could not accept US recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea as he visited South Africa, while both he and Donald Trump criticised a deadly missile and...

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Just like housing, advocates say oral health care is a policy area where younger Australians are seriously disadvantagedElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the latest episode of our new narrative...

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China again biggest jailer of writers in 2024, followed by Iran – with Israel in fifth place, says organisation's annual reportWriters in the US are at growing risk amid a worldwide crackdown on free speech that has begun to spread to countries previously renowned for unfettered expression and openness, according to a leading writers' advocacy...

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This year's Women's Tour of Britain is set for its largest field, with 18 teams taking to the start line.

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West Ham manager Graham Potter believes Niclas Fullkrug's recent outburst was not "helpful to the club" and would prefer players to voice concerns privately.

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University president says popular US singer was felt to have made 'antisemitic, anti-Israel sentiments', after she made statements including 'long live the intifada'A performance by R&B star Kehlani at Cornell University in New York State has been cancelled, with the university's president saying the booking of the singer had "injected division...

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Islamabad closes airspace to Indian aircraft and tells Delhi any interference in water sharing will be seen as act of warNuclear rivals India and Pakistan have moved closer to military confrontation as Islamabad closed its airspace to Indian aircraft and warned that any effort by Delhi to interfere with the supply of water under a decades-old...

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Allegations come days after Japanese authorities increased efforts to deter crimes by US servicemen on islandTwo US marines based on the Japanese island of Okinawa are being investigated for alleged rape, days after local authorities stepped up efforts to deter sexual and other crimes by US service personnel.A marine in his 20s is suspected of...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Travis Hunter threatens to quit while concerns over Shedeur Sanders increase as intrigue builds for this year's NFL Draft.

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Gloucester-Hartpury's Emma Sing starts at full-back in place of Ellie Kildunne for England Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider against France on Saturday.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

One of his victims says she is a "shadow of who I once was" and had tried to take her own life.

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New York family describe paying their respects to Pope Francis as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".

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It comes after Delhi's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

They told the BBC they want to ensure "no more kids are lost to social media" in unveiling a memorial.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Marten also claimed she and Mark Gordon did everything they could to protect their baby.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Ukraine's leader has ruled out recognising Russian control of the peninsula as part of a Trump peace plan.

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International aid workers fear for Palestinians who have fled their homes in search of safetyIsrael has quietly stopped designating areas of Gaza as humanitarian zones since it resumed strikes on the Palestinian territory last month.The move has heightened fears among aid workers for the safety of civilians sheltering in places previously deemed...

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Chadema spokesperson says party's vice-chair John Heche and secretary general John Mnyika held on way to protest over treason chargesTanzania's main opposition party said on Thursday at least two of its officials had been arrested on their way to a rally to support the leading government opponent Tundu Lissu, who refused to appear at a virtual...

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Scotland add Leah Bartlett and welcome back Rachel Malcolm and Leia Brebner-Holden as they end the Six Nations at home to Ireland.

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It is the highest number recorded in a year since the current data began in 2003.

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Four families who believe social media had a role in the death of their children are protesting in New York.

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The US musician was a major influence on post-punk and alt-rock scenes thanks to his spirited, chaotic styleDavid Thomas, who fronted the wild and free-thinking American rock band Pere Ubu, has died aged 71.A statement on Pere Ubu's Facebook page said that he died "in his home town of Brighton & Hove, with his wife and youngest step-daughter by...

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David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar running in memory of daughters and to raise money for charity and schoolThe fathers of two of the girls who were stabbed to death in the Southport attack will be running the London Marathon in memory of their daughters.David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar said their daughters, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe and...

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Coalition allies of Pedro Sánchez said the purchase of millions of bullets jeopardised country's efforts to hold Israel to account over war in GazaSpain has scrapped a €6.6m (£5.7m) order for millions of bullets from an Israeli company after the junior partners in its coalition government denounced it as a "flagrant breach” of the alliance...

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