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The Scottish-born chef and presenter died suddenly, aged 46, on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Ic3CZl

Santiago Peña beats a centre-left rival, extending the conservative Colorado Party's political grip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lzSkrv0

Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uFvk21n

So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8xJcy4w

Australia is already home to some of the hottest and driest wine regions on the planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lBT6aOU

The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Port Sudan as thousands flee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zmIocVx

The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1NHm4pk

Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/79ma2eT

The army says it is attacking the capital from all directions to flush out its paramilitary rivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HKOpdBr

The US president enjoyed some banter at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V9710Mt

When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mWSFKV0

Kim Jong-un's sister says the pact to counter Pyongyang's nuclear threat will lead to a "more serious danger". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DHGnE3L

There will be one glaring absence among the dignitaries at King Charles' coronation: US President Joe Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GaLuNKg

"It's beautiful," said the educator, who was forced to resign after students were shown the masterpiece. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O0m79kW

A teacher in Maharashtra state is encouraging Parkinson's patients to discover the delights of dancing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JUchuSC

Mining is banned and logging restricted in a vast Amazon area and some other indigenous reserves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bNMPZH6

The US central bank issues a review of its failures ahead of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GOBIMWj

Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his players soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ZiCAY5

The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V37PNsB

The European Space Agency's first para-astronaut experiences weightlessness on a "vomit comet". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IB0Jktp

"I'm telling you he raped me whether I screamed or not," Ms Carroll said in one tense court exchange. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lnX1Wcf

Jerry Springer's sensationalist, scandalous show may have paved he way for Real Housewives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wFXolkd

Miguel Cruz shot dead his friend, Environment Minister Orlando Jorge Mera, in his office last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ul4eATY

Ali Hussein Julood's father told the BBC his son's life was sacrificed for record profits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ml4G2cf

The three-day truce ends shortly despite continuing diplomatic efforts to extend it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yTpzH5J

Amid tensions between its giant neighbours, Bhutan finds itself increasingly vulnerable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AuvrSDh

The royal couple have been visiting Liverpool as the city prepares to host Eurovision in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ygZAWVb

The school praises the ex-prime minister of New Zealand for her "strong and empathetic" leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DAjBzC4

The former "daughter-in-law" of billionaire Lord Michel Ashcroft pleaded guilty to manslaughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QE4s3ZO

Josef Schütz was convicted last June for his role in the killing of thousands at a concentration camp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6MZGwn4

While Israelis take to the streets in record numbers, Arab citizens see their issues as ignored. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TSG5K0P

Activists including Richard Branson say Tangaraju Suppiah was convicted on weak and controversial evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DM9hyIl

A committee attempted to stop celebrities backing the current protests, leaked documents show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jvAnP42

Julie Chavez Rodriguez is a long-time activist and the granddaughter of a famed labour leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IfAUJGt

Jury selection begins in a case where the ex-president is accused of attacking a woman in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ciazxjK

There’s growing concern that the oceans are heating up quickly – and scientists are unsure of the implications. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0pJ2CcN

Losing blood, running low on time, Sebastien Bellin knew his choices over the next hour would decide if he lived or died. Then he remembered the words of his old coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LSGZO1w

At least 12 people - mostly police - have been killed in a blast in the Swat Valley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nqQIzVT

The embattled retail giant is seeking buyers for its assets, and will close all its stores by 30 June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GAgqb49

Jeff Shell has left the US media giant over an "inappropriate relationship" he had with a colleague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qJXTyOo

Thousands of people are walking to Mexico City to protest at the poor treatment of migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3udbyIR

A top member of Russia's elite says he spent nearly six months with troops fighting Ukraine's army. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ExbB73

A giant dragon in California's Disneyland Park is engulfed by fire during a show as visitors look on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M7U4zGd

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YITArG

The Wrexham co-owner demands the shirt from goalkeeper Ben Foster after their promotion win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gdJ0tXv

Indian police have arrested self-styled Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who was accused of attempted murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SUJBuv7

At least two people died as dozens of vehicles were engulfed while en route to Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hOpDjGq

Canada tells its citizens to "shelter in a safe place” as some foreign officials are evacuated by sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CmY3wz4

The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in Sudan's capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JsQfNUE

Hundreds of Venezuelans risk a daily walk across informal border crossings to continue their schooling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zIJ1nLu

The fighting has sent shockwaves through the region but Egypt seems paralysed over what to do. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Od3xkYX

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gNoHXUF

Strong winds send a man flying, luckily to no harm, while sun chairs get scattered along Miami beach front. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PpJzrFw

The Japanese ship was torpedoed off the Philippines in 1942, killing nearly 1,000 Australian prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H0aseDG

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi sends a special message from the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AFBQ7s8

Mr Murakami is one of Japan's most loved literary exports, but his work is not without criticism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tvLXBsV

Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife Evgenia does not know if she or their children will see him again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mvDn0iW

Alejandro Toledo's lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zRUH1FQ

The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6j5aXsx

A string of isolated, high-profile shootings map the daily drumbeat of gun violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ivxYRXn

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7PF4XCN

A huge blast which shook residents of Belgorod is being blamed by on an accidental air strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CwUDF7O

The actor's lawyers say they are "pleased" with the move to drop the involuntary manslaughter case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bysiSkp

Princess Rita Jenrette has been involved in an inheritance dispute with the sons of her ex-husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1fmhlaP

South Korean police say the star may have taken his own life after he is found unresponsive in his flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KnxaUT9

Soe Nandar Nwe, 7, was among those killed in one of the deadliest air attacks by Myanmar's military. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ehitRVy

Indians are migrating to big cities in search of a better life - but are there enough jobs for them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vFohXIG

With Russian vodkas no longer on shelves around the world, Ukrainian brands have filled the gap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YWRK4Tq

There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mQAU3WN

The singer testified to US lawmakers to advocate for Pepfar, a US programme that fights global Aids. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bkYQ8fK

Videos from four angles shows the flash in Ukraine's capital - although it's not known what caused it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KWgtJ6n

Nigerian-Ukrainian duo Tvorchi met in a chance encounter on the street. Now they're coming to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wuEtyPG

Recent shootings of unarmed victims raise questions about the right to protect people and property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1Q4pgSy

At least two people have died after dozens of vehicles were engulfed waiting to travel to Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fh0MjBk

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XgdzN91

A prosecutor says there was a "racial component" to the white homeowner's shooting of the black teen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HMJZsDt

FBI arrests US Air National Guardsman who applied to work as a hired killer on "Rent-a-Hitman". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jmGrQa9

Afghanistan's women cricketers have escaped danger, but found only a sporting limbo in exile from their homeland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bZoHEWS

Four were killed at a 16-year-old girl's birthday party on Saturday in the small town of Dadeville. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nyecWCJ

IS militants have killed more than 150 people searching for truffles in the Syrian desert this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Vc0M3Oh

The former journalist denies the charges against him, which are linked to his anti-war comments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f29BYl6

A boundary change means Sydney is not the country's biggest city, for the first time in over a century. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P0lMSHX

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fcItUa0

Corruption and the legacy of a brutal rebellion in the north halts the prosecution of perpetrators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bA6XvtB

All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it readies to hear cases seeking legalisation of same-sex union. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Na7Z86u

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QJzdfhx

Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LmfhBrx

Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nc1C04h

A statement from Dubai Civil Defence says safety compliance may have been a factor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/baFfAYT

Fumio Kishida said Japan must "maximise" security for G7 officials after an object was thrown at him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3PwbWoj

The BBC visits Jack Teixeira's hometown of Dighton, in rural Massachusetts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a8w1FTc

Members of a fishing community are upset with a fishmeal plant that is disrupting life on their shores. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/b7nBvfF

Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pA14H0o

An IT specialist is accused of accepting money in exchange for sharing national security information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lHLGBzR

Nizar Issaoui, 35, died from burns as a protest against "police injustice", his family said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UJAEwtR

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida leaves the scene unharmed after what appears to be a smoke bomb is thrown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hl5RCQb

A weapon that used to be banished to the back of gun shows now sits in millions of American homes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iGzEHIa

The BBC's Joe Inwood speaks to people in Paris protesting against the raise in state pension age. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CVxY7qb

It says the new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile will improve its nuclear counterattack capability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kUB47Ls

The police department says Chauvin's badge will be destroyed and its number removed from their system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I7kRTd2

Troll farms are thriving after Elon Musk wiped out the team fighting them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gFwimrX

As China tries to play peacemaker, its military actions over Taiwan threaten to undercut its goals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qz1gIl3

Animal welfare activists say the incident is "by far" the deadliest barn fire in recent memory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GYFgrZ7

The US president praises the strength of the Irish-US relationship and speaks of pride in Irish roots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gE4CZWV

The French leader says his country should not get caught up in escalation between the US and China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xim6aNs

British troops can now be tried for murder committed against Kenyans in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KRZ158C

The leaked files suggest Washington has been closely monitoring Antonio Guterres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ib4CKfS

For a full year, four people will live in a simulation of the planet to help Nasa prepare for human exploration there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WTNHpuv

Singapore's Changi Airport is a particular point of pride in a country obsessed with rankings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WHRyYek

The anti-gay sentiment in East Africa is a convenient distraction for leaders, argues Sammy Awami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GKTWaMR

The sale seals the basketball titan's position as the most valuable athlete at sports memorabilia auctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GefxPqA

"Where is French democracy?" cried one protester, as another held a sign reading "president of violence". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WaSMOZC

The UK has the largest contingent of special forces in Ukraine, according to a leaked classified file. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O9rMwNv

Ireland is welcoming one of the most Irish US presidents ever - one with a legacy to protect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dhyKl24

Bonnie Gooch, found in her car with cash strewn on the floor, has two past bank robbery convictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Evr5Udy

Beijing has again carried out drills but the island's upcoming election has tempered their intensity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iLJkZjN

The US president told NBC News he plans to run but was not ready to announce the bid yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zh38n9r

Officials say the leaked files appear to be in a format similar to those issued to senior leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pt2AZCQ

Experts have urged caution, but asked people not to panic as the new subvariant is not deadly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A3rKyXb