Man who set fire to himself near Trump trial dies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68863157
April 20, 2024, 6:51 AM
Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.
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An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68861607
April 20, 2024, 1:32 AM
The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now, Lyse Doucet writes.
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Chess master plays 58 hours straight in Times Square to beat marathon record
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68852876
April 20, 2024, 3:15 AM
The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
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US Congress close to passing long-awaited Ukraine aid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68848277
April 20, 2024, 3:02 AM
A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days.
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VW workers vote to unionise in major win for labour
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68861396
April 20, 2024, 3:01 AM
The United Autoworkers Union took a risk in a Republican - and often anti-union - part of the US.
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Watch: Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue lit up green
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hs009d
April 20, 2024, 3:31 AM
Watch: Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio turns green for indigenous day
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Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/surfing/68856022
April 19, 2024, 11:37 AM
World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.
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Cicadas on the menu in New Orleans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68861148
April 19, 2024, 10:19 PM
A New Orleans insectarium is set to add a crunchy addition to its menu at its in-house snack bar.
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500 Newfoundlanders went on same cruise by coincidence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68860064
April 19, 2024, 9:18 PM
The residents of the Atlantic Canadian province chased the same good deal online without prior planning.
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Video of US baseball coach in cockpit under FAA probe
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68858625
April 20, 2024, 2:05 AM
Colorado Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens posted a video of himself on a flight from Denver to Toronto.
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Gold heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68841961
April 20, 2024, 12:15 AM
The majority of handguns used in Canadian crimes come from the US, where gun laws are much more lax.
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Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/68853295
April 19, 2024, 9:50 AM
The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.
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Allman Brothers Band guitarist Betts dies at 80
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68853477
April 19, 2024, 9:17 AM
Dickey Betts helped create their band's Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin' Man.
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Three arrested over attack on Navalny ally
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68854314
April 19, 2024, 4:29 PM
Leonid Volkov was hospitalised and his arm broken in the attack outside his Lithuanian home in March.
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What we know about Israel's missile attack on Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68853402
April 19, 2024, 10:59 PM
There are competing claims about the scale of Friday's attack on the Isfahan region.
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Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68853403
April 19, 2024, 9:48 AM
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.
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BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68854124
April 19, 2024, 8:03 AM
Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.
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Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68854498
April 19, 2024, 11:59 AM
Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale.
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Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68855292
April 19, 2024, 4:49 PM
The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.
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BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68859774
April 19, 2024, 5:50 PM
Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.
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Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68811276
April 19, 2024, 10:10 AM
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.
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Oil price eases as Iran downplays attack
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vwl91qe6do
April 19, 2024, 5:35 PM
Oil prices eased after Iran said a missile strike from Israel did little damage.
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Iranians on edge as leaders say 'Tel Aviv is our battleground'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68823348
April 16, 2024, 1:07 PM
The authorities defend attacking Israel, but not all Iranians see it that way.
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Biden treads diplomatic tightrope on Israel-Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68832679
April 17, 2024, 12:52 AM
Iran's unprecedented weekend attack on Israel has changed the US political calculus in the region.
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Deadly settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68830552
April 16, 2024, 5:35 PM
Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the occupied West Bank.
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Bowen: Iran's attack on Israel offers Netanyahu a lifeline
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68825752
April 16, 2024, 11:14 AM
Gaza is out of the headlines, but the pressure on Israel's PM has changed rather than disappeared.
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Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68811276
April 19, 2024, 10:10 AM
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.
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BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68854124
April 19, 2024, 8:03 AM
Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.
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Watch: Facade of Copenhagen stock exchange collapses
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68850576
April 18, 2024, 4:50 PM
The historic 17th Century building in Denmark's capital was engulfed in flames on Tuesday.
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Can you hear the hyenas and wild pigs in new David Bowie hit?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68845271
April 18, 2024, 10:07 AM
The late musician's song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature.
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Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68841331
April 17, 2024, 6:42 PM
Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath.
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Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68841887
April 17, 2024, 9:20 PM
Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' dancers.
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68833955
April 17, 2024, 2:27 PM
The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
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Copenhagen stock exchange engulfed by huge fire
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68823716
April 16, 2024, 7:19 AM
One of the Danish capital's most historic buildings has been engulfed in a raging fire.
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'Almost hit my son' - Space junk lands on Florida home
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68832231
April 16, 2024, 9:46 PM
Three years ago the International Space Station took the trash out. Some of it just hit a home in Florida.
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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68830896
April 16, 2024, 7:04 PM
An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.
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How Taylor Swift captured modern dating despair
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68856232
April 20, 2024, 1:01 AM
From partners who wasted our time, to comfort-eating after a breakup. We've all been there and so has Swift.
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An attack on women that has devastated Australia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68852486
April 19, 2024, 4:39 PM
The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - fearful.
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From WhatsApp to Greggs - why is tech going down more?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxrz350qyy5o
April 20, 2024, 3:55 AM
Experts say tech outages do seem to be happening more often.
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Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68225115
April 19, 2024, 9:20 PM
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
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Disasters, dancers and a Duke: Photos of the week
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-68849684
April 20, 2024, 4:21 AM
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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Baby Reindeer star on 'role of a lifetime' in disturbing stalker drama
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68849404
April 20, 2024, 2:38 AM
Actress Jessica Gunning plays an obsessive and delusional stalker in Netflix's word-of-mouth hit.
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After hunt for impartiality, who are the 12 Trump jurors?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68848665
April 20, 2024, 12:25 AM
The five women and seven men make up a highly educated group who will deliberate on the case.
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