Raising the Debt Limit: House Live Vote

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Wrestlers protest: The fake smiles of India's detained sporting stars

Indian wrestlers protesting against sexual harassment have been targeted by an artificially generated image.

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Kim Cattrall Will Make Brief Return on ‘Sex and the City’ Revival

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AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms

Footage of potential human rights abuses may be lost after platforms delete it, the BBC has found.

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A Vote on the Debt Deal

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Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia

Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units.

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Juan Carlos Formell, Buoyant Heir of Cuban Musical Legacy, Dies at 59

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Podemos reducir la contaminación por plásticos en los océanos. Y es más sencillo de lo que crees

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Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year

The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo.

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Shocks, Beatings, Mock Executions: Inside Kherson’s Detention Centers

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After the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, can a community heal?

The trial for the alleged perpetrator of the deadliest antisemitic attack in US history is set to begin.

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The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps

Whole towns in Europe are being heated by huge, energy efficient heat pumps.

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Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?

Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them.

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Pita Limjaroenrat: Thai election upstart who vows to be different

Pita Limjaroenrat tells the BBC he wants to govern "for the people", but big hurdles lie ahead.

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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.

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Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan

Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat.

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After Death of Girl, 6, Mother Faces Charges Over Surviving Children

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Erdogan hails election victory but Turkey left divided

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power.

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With New Voting Bills, Texas Legislature Targets Elections in Democratic Stronghold

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US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote - President Joe Biden

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the deal.

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A Way to Play Things

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US debt ceiling: Negotiators agree a deal in principle, McCarthy says

The White House and the Republicans are now said to be ironing out details of a bill to avert a default.

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White House and G.O.P. Strike Debt Limit Deal to Avert Default

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Extinction Rebellion protest in Netherlands ends with 1,500 arrested

Officers used water cannon to try to disperse the crowds at the Extinction Rebellion protest

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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.

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Paxton supporters were glum after the impeachment vote, but Democrats were gleeful.

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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.

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Read the document

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It’s a Treat

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Cambodia crocodile farmer killed after falling into enclosure

A 72-year-old crocodile farmer was pulled in when one of the animals grabbed his stick.

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DeSantis Steps Up Attacks on Trump, Hitting Him on Crime and Covid

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IPL 2023: Who are India's next cricketing stars?

These players and their dazzling performances at the IPL make a case for their inclusion in India's national side.

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The ‘Succession’ Finale Is Almost Here. Will They Get It Right?

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The Designer Who Put Tina Turner in Those Hemlines

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Hamida Banu: Indian wrestler whose ‘marriage bout’ no one could win

Hamida Banu's feats brought her international fame and an almost mythical status - but then she vanished.

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Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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The Weekender

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FBI reveals 1980s plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II

Newly released FBI documents say there were “ever-present“ IRA threats during her US visits.

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DeSantis’s Twitter Event Falls Short of the Reach of Past Livestreams

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Why Turkey's election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa.

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Does DeSantis Need to Resign to Run for President? Short Answer: No.

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Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race.

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On the Front Line of an Education Revolution

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Elon Musk’s Event With Ron DeSantis Exposes Twitter’s Weaknesses

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Conservatives like DeSantis’s aggressive policies, especially on social issues.

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Guyana school fire: Angry student suspected of starting deadly blaze

The teenager in Guyana carried out the arson after her mobile phone was confiscated, officials say.

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A.I. Photoshopping Is About to Get Very Easy. Maybe Too Easy.

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South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom's power problem

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

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Man Is Charged With Shoving Woman’s Head Against Moving Subway Train

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Ukraine war: US distances itself from Belgorod incursion into Russia

Washington says it does not encourage strikes in Russia, after a border attack.

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Russians fear the border attack could create new military challenges.

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Dodgers Reverse Course and Reinvite Group to Pride Night

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The woman who travelled seven hours by camel to give birth

Mona survived the agonising journey, but others facing the same stark choice in Yemen have not.

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India wrestlers risk Olympic dream for '#MeToo' protest

India's best wrestlers worry they won't be in peak shape to qualify for the Olympics as they hold a protest.

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Review: In ‘Bees & Honey,’ Love Is Both Sweet and Sticky

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Buddy Melges, American Sailing Champion, Dies at 93

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How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

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

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‘Living in Fear’: Arson Is the Latest in a String of Attacks on Minnesota Mosques

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Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises

Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north.

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Minnesota Passes Bill Seeking to Ensure Minimum Wage for Gig Workers

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Koepka Wins P.G.A. Championship, Vanquishing Demons and Boosting LIV

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N.A.A.C.P. Issues Florida Travel Advisory, Joining Latino and L.G.B.T.Q. Groups

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On the Denver Nuggets, the Role Players Get to Be Stars, Too

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Helmut Berger, Actor Known for His Work With Visconti, Dies at 78

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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.

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Even Flirting With U.S. Default Takes Economic Toll

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The school in an empty department store

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

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It’s Not That Simple

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Thanks to an app, 382 investors in Mage await another shot at the winner’s circle.

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Scheffler, Hovland and Conners Share the Lead at P.G.A. Championship

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Haryana: India's grandmother-granddaughter karate champs

The unlikely duo train together and even won medals at an international competition recently.

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Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Superstar Billy Graham, Model of the Buff, Blond Wrestler, Dies at 79

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US debt ceiling: Republicans hit 'pause' on negotiations for now

The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives.

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Brittney Griner returns to basketball after her detention in Russia with a bigger platform and mission.

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Kia and Hyundai to Pay $200 Million to Settle Suit Over Car Thefts

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Pastor Mackenzie's Kenyan cult: The mother who fled Shakahola forest to save her children

A mother-of-five tells the BBC how she escaped a Kenyan doomsday cult where at least 200 people died.

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The Dawn of a New ‘Century’

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US Supreme Court rules Andy Warhol image violated copyright

The court finds the late artist's painting of Prince infringed on a photographer's copyright.

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How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

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Montana to become first US state to ban TikTok

Governor Greg Gianforte signed the ban into law on Wednesday, paving the way for a First Amendment fight.

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Remember When Trump and DeSantis Loved Each Other? Neither Do They.

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How Canadian walrus Smooshi ended up in Abu Dhabi

The tale involves a long legal battle and a unique bond between a man and Smooshi the walrus.

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Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city.

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With Stakes at Their Highest, Manchester City Rises

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Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack from conservatives

Conservatives say their fights against "woke" corporations are paying off.

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U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts to Resign Amid Ethics Inquiry

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Delhi Metro: India's uneasy relation with public gestures of love

A viral video of a couple kissing in a train has sparked a debate about public display of affection in India.

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Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Russian Missiles Over Kyiv

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At 75, Israel Has Plenty to Celebrate

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Rap Star Bankrolled Gangs That Killed on His Orders, Prosecutors Say

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Secret Service Investigates Intrusion at National Security Adviser’s Home

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