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Ukraine war: 'Children die' in new missile attack on Kyiv

Officials in Ukraine's capital say two children and an adult were killed in an overnight attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CMh69om

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

Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CrJUjDa

Five revelations from Nasa's public UFO meeting

Some sightings turn out to be wayward Bart Simpson balloons. Others remain a mystery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xUAv36i

Yugoslav war: UN increases sentence on two Serbian war criminals

Jovica Stanišic and Franko Simatovic trained death squads accused of ethnic cleansing, the Hague says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MQs64lA

Tree of Life synagogue: Gunman driven by 'malice and hate'

The trial's opening hears emotional testimony from survivors of the Pittsburgh attack that left 11 dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xoi3nCQ

Navigating the two sides of Somalia's capital Mogadishu

Journalist Soraya Ali travels to Somalia to see if it really is how her mother remembers it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AVKy9nl

Myanmar coup: The soldiers refusing to fight

Despite Russia's help, the Myanmar military is still failing to control the country and its soldiers are defecting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iRS5HrL

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pX5OKlq

Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kEZgbq9

South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x3obyLz

Foxconn: iPhone maker hikes pay ahead of new model launch

Foxconn's move comes ahead of the expected launch of Apple's iPhone 15 later this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vucLs2S

Man prises crocodile's jaws off his head at Australian resort

The 51-year-old has a narrow escape from the animal while snorkelling off a luxury island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/93KfeSh

Italy: Agents die when boat capsizes on Lake Maggiore

Two Italian intelligence agents and a former member of Israel's security forces are among four victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m02kDM7

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xMb6sz9

German police arrest stripper over toy gun

Frankfurt police say they took action after receiving reports about a man with an assault rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BAsu3oS

Abuduwaili Abudureheman: Hong Kong denies detaining Uyghur student

Abuduwaili Abudureheman told a friend he was interrogated upon arrival at Hong Kong's airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m5DIxwf

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qedgpQf

Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed'

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6J0LDa8

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vH97YsV

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kX8iTje

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HPUTWR5

Why Australia decided to quit its vaping habit

Recent measures cracking down on e-cigarettes are much needed, teachers and public health experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zMjF3WD

Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kaTDjKB

Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum'

Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gJDMp2Z

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VOgM9na

ChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MK6AJvT

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

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

US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9ucvlPj

We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9iWnYlA

Oleksiy Danilov interview: Ukraine counter-offensive 'ready to begin'

Oleksiy Danilov tells the BBC that Kyiv has an "historic opportunity" to strike a major blow to Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BcIHfzM

Powerball lottery winner faces lawsuit alleging ticket theft

Edwin Castro won the jackpot last November - but Jose Rivera claims he is the rightful winner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HAWYx81

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/avDou9O

Driver swept backwards in raging Spanish floodwaters

Video filmed on a phone shows the driver losing control of the car before getting caught in the current. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/18DHlhJ

First Republic: 1,000 jobs cut by new owner JP Morgan

It comes after First Citizens, which bought the US operations of another troubled lender, announced job cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vNTlGrO

NY woman charged over threats after Club Q shooting

Sharon Robinson, 40, allegedly told one Colorado venue it would get “shot up like Club Q”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eZBaKo3

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

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Iq2Bn6

Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil

The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IaQBSEZ

Aderrien Murry: Mississippi boy, 11, shot by officer after calling police

Aderrien Murry has been released from hospital and is recovering from his injuries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OpAo29V

Ukraine war: 'My brother saved my life - but lost his own'

Maksym saved Ivan's life in Bakhmut, then stayed behind to lead their men. A week later he was dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vVRAYgZ

Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens

The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c3x6jTm

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

Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QLV1ObY

Belgorod: Russian paramilitary group vows more incursions

Moscow says it repelled the raid and vowed a harsh response to further infiltration of its border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lJEVdS1

Tina Turner: Music legend dies at 83

Her unmistakable voice on hits like The Best and What's Love Got to Do With It made her a superstar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zN7CKp0

Watch: Eight of Tina Turner's most legendary songs

A look back at some of the singer's hits after her death at the age of 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VCcxIak

US professor fired after machete threat to New York Post reporter

Shellyne Rodriguez is seen on video wielding a large knife at a reporter from the New York Post. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2cKuzV0

A family uprooted in grief a year on from Uvalde

The Ramirez's life changed forever a year ago when a gunman shot and killed their daughter alongside 20 others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1rzDA3H

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fsu5zhw

Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential bid on Twitter - reports

The 44-year-old Florida governor is expected to be Donald Trump's main Republican 2024 challenger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hUPrJD9

Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found

The country is the world's largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pG7ozHc

Ukraine war: Nato watches Russian 'Zombies' in Estonia

In Estonia, pilots respond to Russian jets acting suspiciously at the alliance's northeast border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UzJk9am

Ray Stevenson: Thor, Star Wars and Rome actor's career in pictures

Some of the most memorable snaps of the Star Wars, Thor and Rome actor - who has died aged 58. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7CTiehN

Clare Nowland: Officer who tasered 95-year old woman suspended

Clare Nowland - who has dementia - was critically injured after she was Tasered at an Australian care home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eBUSRaD

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Ax0ez

G20: India hosts tourism meet in Kashmir amid tight security

Security has been beefed up in the disputed region as India hosts a three-day G20 tourism meet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CbAfOUL

Watch: Green flash as meteor blazes across sky in Australia

Residents in north-east Australia caught a glimpse of what scientists believe to be a meteor on Saturday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9UbOrv5

China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects

It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sHFLu82

Thousands mass for pro-EU rally in Moldovan capital, amid tensions with Russia

Moldovan President Maia Sandu is vying for EU member status, amid fears of a Russian-backed coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mmw6IET

Ukraine war: Satellite images reveal Russian defences before major assault

Fortifications against Ukraine's counter-attack are uncovered by a BBC analysis of satellite images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P1gNI6p

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W3uarhd

How jokes and ringtones spurred birth control in India

For years, India has been teaching its people family planning in a unique way - through slogans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uvVSC9r

Bakhmut: Zelensky says city is destroyed as Russia claims victory

"It's a pity, it's a tragedy, but for today Bakhmut is only in our hearts," Ukraine's president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gnV4Gj9

Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says

US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ifWoq3R

At least nine killed in El Salvador stadium stampede

The disaster happened during a clash between two rival football sides in the capital San Salvador. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jvUc1GZ

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

President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VQM3GvJ

The school in an empty department store

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

British novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5q7eTZl

Jim Brown: Legendary NFL running back dead at 87

The record-breaking running back became a Hollywood action hero and civil rights activist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/68VcZ71

G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources

As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/43GageX

Week in pictures: 13-19 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vLjRh7V

Greek elections: Rail tragedy hangs over vote dominated by dynasties

Ahead of Sunday's election, Greece's worst rail crash is held up as proof of a broken government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x4L6jAH

How West Ham's night of glory turned ugly... in 85 seconds

Players confronted AZ Alkmaar fans in chaotic scenes after the friends and family area was attacked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/af0j3Rs

Bijnor: Leopard attacks spark fear in Uttar Pradesh district

For years, residents of Bijnor have peacefully coexisted with leopards. Now they say they are afraid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4pasIve

El Salvador gangs: Mass arrests bring calm but at what price?

More than 66,000 people have been arrested since a state of exception was introduced a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bHGQsqk

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

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0z5Aj6M

G7 summit: Why there are eight more seats at the table this year

The BBC unpacks the guest list for this year's summit - who is on it, who is missing and why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bFx095a

Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud

The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AoGgIYm

'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dFNXCYy

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pvmjr9J

Ukraine war: Boy of 5 among civilians killed in shelling

Reports say eight people died and 17 were injured in heavy shelling in the war-torn south and east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9KwYdmF

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

Ukraine: The Mariupol steel workers longing for home

Mariupol's former Azovstal workers yearn for their old lives in the now Russian-held city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0DnuVSg

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

Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mAnyXo

Child rescued from dust devil during baseball game

A 17-year-old umpire came to the rescue of a young player during a Florida little league game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gWlkMiN

Record inflation: Five ways Argentines try to cope

With inflation above 100%, Argentines have devised a number of strategies to deal with the crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XTWf2tl

Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack from conservatives

Conservatives say their fights against "woke" corporations are paying off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IjUHZLF

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ZB9UHw

Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks

Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tJQ7jNR

Asante King asks British Museum to return gold to Ghana

Asante King met with the British Museum's director on a recent visit to London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jIYdEa1

Sam Altman: CEO of OpenAI calls for US to regulate artificial intelligence

Sam Altman says government regulation is "critical" to control the risks of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hcEm94N

Rudy Giuliani accused of sexual harassment by ex-employee

Donald Trump's former lawyer is accused of coercing an ex-employee into sex in a $10m civil case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/raW0DSn

China sentences 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for spying

John Shing-Wan Leung, who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong, is given a life sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B6xgnKQ

Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nthyLaO

Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise UK visit to meet Sunak

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

Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night

Turkey's president tells crowds he will win five more years in power, but the margin is tight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/teJwpg9

Should social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/go8AnUO

Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city

Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AsCJEf1

Why Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aUq3El5

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

The drivers defy gravity to ride their bikes and cars inside a giant wooden barrel to entertain people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hj8DEy0

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

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

Heavy gunfire in Sudan ahead of ceasefire talks

Fierce fighting continues in Khartoum, on the eve of a new round of Saudi-brokered ceasefire talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v5xMkz9

Sudan crisis: Sudanese singer Shaden Gardood killed in crossfire

Shaden Gardood, 37, died one day after Sudan's warring parties signed a deal to protect civilians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G7TEkHS

Papua New Guinea minister quits over luxury Coronation trip controversy

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister called critics of his daughter's TikTok "primitive animals". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z4MNUGS

Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat

President Erdogan, who says he has kept Turkey standing tall, faces a united opposition in Sunday's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cCFIUOx

Kenyan farmer: 'I'm afraid that elephants will kill me'

Prolonged drought in southern Kenya has led the giant mammals to encroach on farms to find food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8M6XYlZ

Sudan conflict: Grandmother died trapped by fighting in Khartoum

Alaweya Reshwan died alone at home in Khartoum, trapped by the fighting that is tearing Sudan apart. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4P81sry

Lori Vallow: US doomsday cult mum guilty of murdering children, rival

Lori Vallow, 49, faces up to life in prison for murdering her two children and her husband's former wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iS3kjxI

Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn't stop the protests

Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LpjRlNx

17-year-old Honduran migrant dies in US custody

The Honduran foreign affairs office said Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza died at a Florida facility from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1kMdWHi

Ten-day jail terms for US fishing tournament cheats

Two men at the centre of a scandal that rocked the world of competitive fishing get their punishment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GL8l3sj

Thailand election: The party they can't stop winning

The opposition Pheu Thai party looks set to win most seats after nearly a decade of military-backed rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RH9niMC

Africa's week in pictures: 5-11 May 2023

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

Russia denies advances by Ukrainian forces along front line

Pro-Russian sources say Ukrainian soldiers have made advances on the front line in east Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m4Wctlj

Jailed Dutchman Joran van der Sloot to be extradited from Peru to US

Jailed in Peru, Van der Sloot faces extortion charges related to US teen Natalee Holloway's disappearance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z72unyU

Kambo: Australia investigates suspected frog mucus deaths

Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ByMTbn1

Heather Armstrong: 'Queen of mommy blogging' dead at 47

Armstrong found success in the 2000s documenting the ups and downs of motherhood on her "Dooce" blog. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LW1sIK4

Texas braces for worst as migrant rule change looms

US officials say disinformation spread by smugglers is fuelling a surge of migrants on the border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yrjezVP

House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances

A congressional report lists foreign payments to the president's family. The White House calls it "innuendo". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h8Wal9Q

Italian mafia: Police arrest 61 suspected 'Ndrangheta in widespread raids

The sting was part of a wider operation to crack down on crimes including fraud and drug-trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9u4mzBv

Turkey elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency

Turks are at a historic turning point, facing dramatically different visions of their country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T9DcWzI

George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe

New York Republican George Santos is facing multiple investigations related to a series of scandals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hAaDtBH

Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack

It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eDdFs5w

The most iconic Eurovision performances from night one

The first semi-final is over in Liverpool - here's what you might have missed in 60 seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8U0sOxP

E Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store

It is the first time Mr Trump has been found legally responsible for a sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/neHhsYt

On board the Eurovision superfan train to Liverpool

The 11:43 train from Euston to Liverpool became the Eurovision Express as fans travelled up for the contest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xsgXeH1

Meet Melanie and Chayse: The disabled woman and her sex worker

Aged 43, Melanie decided to book an escort and experience sex for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zvWs4kY

Alberta asks for help from military to battle wildfires

A dry spring means the wildfire season in the western Canadian province is "unprecedented". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SXHh9mp

Apple co-founder says AI may make scams harder to spot

Silicon Valley veteran tells the BBC he thinks AI creations should be clearly labelled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vw31aSV

Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SxQUmPK

Jury hears closing remarks in Donald Trump civil rape case

Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Donald Trump of assaulting her in the mid-90s, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Na9Xhgz

Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

Three members of one family were killed in the attack as well as two primary school age sisters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wnqz6Ou

Manipur: Thousands displaced as ethnic clashes grip north-eastern state

Dozens have died in the Indian state of Manipur since violence broke out last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6d0lLPi

St Kitts and Nevis is not totally free under King Charles III, says PM

Prime Minister Terrance Drew tells the BBC he will ask the people about making the country a republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/965PFya

India Kerala: At least 21 dead as boat capsizes

The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull the vessel out of shallow, muddy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ateXSdL

Thailand election: The young radicals shaking up politics

A slate of young, idealistic candidates hope for a sea change in this election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ML4xOEo

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

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zRTour7

Sudan fighting: Student engineer electrocuted fixing power in Darfur clinic

He was among volunteers who had reopened a medical facility that had shut amid clashes and looting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/59s0Wjy

Watch the King's Coronation side by side with his mother's

Watch to see what's changed since 1953 and what's stayed the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kXSwcrl

Texas shooting: People flee as gunshots are heard at mall

A gunman opened fire at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/90kzYGf

Canadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oBC1rVU

Your pictures on the theme of 'three colours'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ypENqg4

Silvio Berlusconi: Italy ex-PM appears by video after serious illness

The 86-year-old is still in hospital after suffering from a lung infection linked to his leukaemia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GlfdFqL

Serbia mass shootings: Country reels in the wake of deadly attacks

Questions about the country's gun laws are being asked following two separate attacks this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v4uKDJb

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6yuVrUn

Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZuOizP

Their plane went down - how this WW2 Canada crew survived

Eighty years after their plane crashed, the story of a Halifax bomber crew is finally being told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O9fwScs

Kenya: Moment helicopter lifts lorry driver from flash flooding

Flash flooding surrounded a lorry driver who was crossing the Gulana-Kulalu causeway in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PfdQV3u

Week in pictures: 29 April - 5 May 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BlKheAu

US FDA recalls over 500,0000 Covid tests over bacteria risk

The FDA said the liquid solution in some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests may pose safety concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5tSXznA

Africa's week in pictures: 28 April-4 May 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f7hImou

Donald Trump mistook rape accuser E Jean Carroll for ex-wife, trial told

The ex-president appears to mistake E Jean Carroll for Marla Maples in a deposition played in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bYiGPLe

Ukraine: Drone over Kyiv shot down and burns through sky

Residents had already gone to air raid shelters after alerts were declared across the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pnNThox

Fed raises US interest rates to highest in 16 years

The US central bank announces its tenth rate rise, while signalling it may be the last increase for now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HnGApFg

Vinesh Phogat: Protesting India wrestlers say police assaulted them

The athletes are demanding the arrest of their federation chief, alleging sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fwNASru

Turkey election: Erdogan rival Kilicdaroglu promises peace and democracy

The Turkish president's main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, vows greater freedom if he wins the election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5aDiSQn

Ros Atkins on... the Russian videos appearing to show Kremlin drone attack

The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at the footage circulating on Russian social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CIN1b8o

Ukraine war: How old tech is helping Ukraine avoid detection

Ukrainian troops preparing for a major offensive use a wind-up phone to stop the enemy listening in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mowh4fi

India's Go First cancels flights after bankruptcy

The country's fourth largest carrier blames US engine maker Pratt & Whitney for its problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Uo0Is4v

Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline

A July deadline for airlines to refit planes to avoid 5G signal interference will remain in place. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zNfbnU

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recounts bout of profound loneliness

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy tells of his struggle with isolation, likened to the danger of smoking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l5m6jOx

Missing Australian fisherman's body found in crocodile

Kevin Darmody vanished while fishing with friends in far north Queensland on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LvbAIu4

How a feel-good TikTok song 'If I were a fish' went viral

The singer-songwriter of the popular tune talked to the BBC about the inspiration behind the song. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X3czMFr

US senator appears topless during Zoom vote

Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QMelkVx

Kosovo and Serbia agree to help find war's missing

More than 1,600 are still missing more than 20 years after the period of ethnic violence ended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9TZhdib

Met Gala 2023: Stars gather for event celebrating Karl Lagerfeld

One celebrity who missed this year's star-studded event was the fashion designer's cat, Choupette. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t4k6ehx

Qantas appoints new CEO Vanessa Hudson as Alan Joyce steps down

Current financial chief and airline veteran Vanessa Hudson will take on the top job in November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZimIbof

Two hospitals broke law by denying abortion - US health officials

Hospitals that refused life-saving care during an emergency broke federal rules, health officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0aFtELy

FGM in Sierra Leone: I believe my girlfriend died because her genitals were cut

Sierra Leonean Tyson Conteh investigates if his girlfriend died after having her genitals mutilated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1RgTYZs