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Ex-Vice-President Mike Pence joins White House race BBC
Mr Pence, 63, joins a field of Republicans vying to unseat frontrunner Donald Trump, his old boss. Source link
Ukraine war: ‘Offensive actions’ under way in east, Kyiv says BBC
Belgorod's top official, Vyacheslav Gladkov, replied to say he had agreed to meet the men's captors if the soldiers were...
Dom Phillips: Fresh charges over murder of British journalist BBC
The British journalist was killed along with an Brazilian indigenous expert in the Amazon last year. Source link
Ukraine war: Wagner detains Russian officer over ‘drunk’ attack BBC
The head of the private military company, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has launched several scathing attacks on Russia's most senior defence officials,...
Sonic boom as US fighter jets intercept plane that later crashed BBC
The unresponsive aircraft later crashed in Virginia, officials say, and it is unclear what happened. Source link
Balasore: The business park housing the dead after India train crash BBC
At least 275 people died in a three-train collision on Friday night in India's Balasore district. Source link
Afghan women face 'pandemic of suicidal thoughts' BBC
Afghanistan faces a worsening mental health crisis amid a clampdown on women's freedoms and rights. Source link
Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned BBC
A recent inquiry heard fresh evidence that Kathleen Folbigg did not kill her four children. Source link
Russia says it thwarted major Ukrainian offensive BBC
Moscow claims to have killed 250 Ukrainian troops, but this has not been independently verified. Source link
China’s growing comedy scene feels censorship chill BBC
In a now-removed Weibo post, a writer who scripts for comedy shows said a company that had approached her last...
Ukraine war: Anti-Kremlin fighters say Russian soldiers 'captured' BBC
They say they will hand the men over to Ukraine, after accusing a Russian official of failing to meet them....
Oil production to drop after Opec+ nations meet BBC
The move by the oil-rich nations comes as prices fall amid accusations Opec has sided with Russia. Source link
Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw BBC
Politicians including main opposition leader Donald Tusk led crowds calling for a change of direction. Source link
Tiananmen Square: Hong Kong police detain activists on anniversary of massacre BBC
Hong Kong was previously the only Chinese city where these commemorations were allowed, under the city's semi-autonomous economic, political and...
Li Shangfu: War with US would be unbearable disaster, says China defence minister BBC
Defence Minister Li Shangfu says Beijing is open to dialogue in his first major speech in the role. Source link
Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene BBC
The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene. Source link
Kyiv missile strikes: Tracking the rise of Russian attacks BBC
Russia is mounting more frequent missile and drone raids on Ukraine recently, with a focus on Kyiv. Source link
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain’s Got Talent BBC
They are the kids from Kampala who have made it big in the UK.Uganda’s Ghetto Kids have shot to stardom...
French Open 2023: Elena Rybakina withdraws from Roland Garros through illness BBC
Elena Rybakina won both of her opening two matches at the French Open in straight setsDates: 28 May-11 June Venue:...
River Plate: Football game is abandoned in Argentina after fan falls from stand BBC
Players waited on the pitch for news after the referee initially suspended the matchA top-flight match in Argentina was abandoned...
