Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation

The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options.

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Chaos on roads as residents flee rampant Israel wildfires

Buildings burn and land is scorched as wildfires spread outside of Jerusalem.

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US and Ukraine inch towards critical minerals deal

Ukraine's deputy leader is heading to Washington to sign an agreement the White House has been pushing for.

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Australia's last vote was all about Indigenous people. Now they say it's 'silence'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have had little to say on First Nations issues.

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How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day

Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.

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Spain and Portugal scramble to restore power as officials chase cause of outage

Spain declares a national emergency as millions of people are left without power amid chaotic scenes.

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Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's bag

The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday.

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'Our community is grieving,' say Vancouver festival organisers

Organisers of the festival where a car ramming attack killed 11 people say they are "heartbroken".

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Images of Pope Francis's tomb released

The late pontiff was laid to rest in a private ceremony on Saturday following a public funeral at the Vatican on Saturday.

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The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse

A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.

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Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?

More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need.

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Russia detains suspect in car bomb attack that killed general

The FSB say they detained a "Ukrainian special services agent". Kyiv has not commented on the attack.

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Why Pope Francis won't be buried in the Vatican

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

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Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

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Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation

Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated.

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Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say

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

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Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots

It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood's political arm, which is the largest group in parliament.

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Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?

Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

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Where not walking your dog can land you in the doghouse

A total of 370 out of 882 Indian laws criminalise 7,305 acts - from missed dog walks to murder.

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Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast

Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls.

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Main opposition leader removed from Ivory Coast electoral list

A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987.

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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?

The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

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US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell

The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

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New Israel-Gaza ceasefire plan proposed, Hamas source tells BBC

Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.

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A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest

India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.

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Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia

Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country.

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India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82

At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art.

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The mother and children trapped between two conflicts

Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan.

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Anxiety at US colleges as foreign students are detained and visas revoked

High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his squeeze on US schools.

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Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck

China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?

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Trial of nearly 200 people opens after Turkey protests

Students and journalists are among the 189 people on trial in Istanbul after protests last month.

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US halts construction of giant wind farm off New York coast

The pause is a major blow to the US's wind energy industry which has been targeted by President Trump.

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Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe

"There will be a trade deal, 100%," Trump said, while Meloni said she was "sure" they could reach agreement.

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Six injured in shooting at Florida State University

One person was taken into custody after the shooting on Thursday, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

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The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans

Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?

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Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop

Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away.

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Moment elephants huddle to protect calves during earthquake

The behaviour is known as an 'alert circle', a formation meant to protect elephant calves from threats.

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5.2-magnitude earthquake hits California near San Diego

There are no reports of injuries or major damage after the quake struck on Monday morning.

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Watch from launch to landing: All-female crew travels into space

The flight, carrying celebrities like Katy Perry and Gayle King, reached a height of about 60 miles (96.6km) above Earth.

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In Canada's car capital, auto workers brace for the worst

The auto sector in Windsor, Ontario, has employed generations of Canadians. Now the future is uncertain and US tariffs are "like a stab in the back".

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BBC visits scene of destruction in Sumy after Russian attack

The BBC's James Waterhouse describes the scene of a Russian strike that has killed at least 34 people.

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Teen killed parents as part of Trump assassination plot, says FBI

The suspect's phone allegedly contains material about a neo-Nazi group and praise for Adolf Hitler.

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'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine

Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.

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Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'

The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used.

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Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

As online users create AI Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use.

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A bitter price hike in US coffee shops after tariffs

Higher prices are worrying independent US coffee shops, which import almost all their beans.

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US pastor kidnapped during church service in South Africa

Police say four armed and masked men abducted the pastor in his car on Thursday evening.

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Palestinian teen attacker freed after nine years in Israeli prison

Amnesty International says Ahmed Manasra endured "shocking ill-treatment" after he was imprisoned at the age of 13 in 2015.

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Israel to include Rafah in Gaza 'security zones' - defence minister

The Israeli defence minister says the military is leaving Gaza "smaller" and "more isolated" to press Hamas into releasing hostages.

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At least one dead in Hudson River helicopter crash

It is unclear how many people were on board the helicopter at the time of the crash.

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Watch: Pope seen without usual papal attire

Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health.

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The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon

Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

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War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again

As the "coalition of the willing" meets at Nato headquarters today, pledging to support Ukraine with a peacekeeping force, how have the last three years shaped the wartime president - and where does he go from here?

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US stocks surge after White House pauses some tariffs for negotiations

But Trump also raises tariffs on goods from China to at least 125% "effective immediately".

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AI chips not ice creams - minister's dig at Indian start-ups sparks debate

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says Indian start-ups need to focus more on deep-tech innovations.

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Can the US return man deported to El Salvador? Immigration lawyers think so

Lawyers and experts say the case has the potential to upend due process for immigrants in the US.

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US court orders White House to restore access for AP journalists

The AP was prevented from accessing the White House over its continued use of the term "Gulf of Mexico" in its coverage.

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Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran will "never accept coercion" ahead of Saturday's talks in Oman.

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Watch: Plume of black smoke over Parisian skyline after 'major' fire

A fire at a waste disposal centre caused smoke to rise above buildings in the French capital city.

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Wild market swings as tariffs rattle US economy

Stocks swung sharply in the US, as Trump offered mixed signals about appetite for trade talks.

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Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China

The US president said he will introduce the extra tariff unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on American goods.

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Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home

Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector.

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Israeli strike on Gaza City school kills 27, health ministry says

Palestinian authorities say children were among the dead, while Israel says it hit a Hamas command-and-control centre.

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Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs

The US commerce secretary says a 10% "baseline" tariff on imports will definitely stay in place for weeks.

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Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza

Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.

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Anti-Trump protests in cities across US declare 'hands off'

Thousands of protesters have gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump's second term.

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Flooding sweeps away 9-year-old as storms slam central US

High winds and heavy rain were expected to continue into Sunday, delaying clean-up efforts.

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Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

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Stocks plunge as China retaliates to Trump tariffs

Leading indexes in the US dropped more than 5% on Friday, marking the worst week since 2020.

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Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in 'error'

The judge ruled Kilmar Abergo Garcia, who was deported to an El Salvadorian prison despite his protected legal status, must be returned to the US.

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'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer.

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Indonesia volcano eruption creates huge column of ash

Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash towering into the sky.

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Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade

Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas.

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The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake

Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.

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Virginia Giuffre grateful for 'love and support' after car crash

Ms Giuffre 'remains in serious condition' in hospital following a collision with a school bus, her family say.

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'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay

The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.

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