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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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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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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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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Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey

Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation.

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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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Three US citizen children, one with cancer, deported to Honduras, lawyers say

Trump's border czar Tom Homan says the mothers had made the choice for their citizen children to be removed with them.

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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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'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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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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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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Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial begins in New York

Weinstein, who has pleaded not guilty to sex crimes, returns to court after a conviction was overturned.

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Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC

Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.

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Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact

The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

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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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Ghana president suspends chief justice in unprecedented move

An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's third female chief justice.

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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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Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are at the forefront Canada's federal election.

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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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Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors' advice

Francis did what he had always done, receiving visitors and meeting people from every walk of life.

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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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Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?

Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island's next big one could be.

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Could AI text alerts help save snow leopards from extinction?

In Pakistan, it's hoped newly-developed AI cameras could warn villagers via text to move their livestock if snow leopards enter the area.

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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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Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threat

As Trump threatens to walk from peace talks, a mineral deal looks unlikely to offer Ukraine security.

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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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Zelensky accuses US envoy Witkoff of spreading 'Russian narratives'

Witkoff appeared to suggest that a peace deal hinged on the status of five Ukrainian regions.

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Israeli strikes kill Palestinians in tented area for displaced in Gaza

Witnesses in al-Mawasi told the BBC that people were burned alive as tents were engulfed in flames.

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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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US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February.

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The stars who turned their back on Hollywood (and some who returned)

As Cate Blanchett considers giving up acting, we take a look at other stars who quit the profession.

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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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Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight

Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission

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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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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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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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'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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Tanzania's main opposition party banned from election

The move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.

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From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze

The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.

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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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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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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 talks

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

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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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China is not backing down from Trump's tariff war. What next?

The US-China trade war shows no signs of slowing down, leaving the world unsure of what to expect.

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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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US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, says Trump

The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries.

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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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Red Crescent calls for inquiry into Israel's killing of Gaza paramedics

The organisation says the attack by Israeli troops on a convoy of ambulances constitutes a "fully-fledged war crime".

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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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Trump urges US to 'hang tough' as 10% tariffs come into effect

It comes on the largest day of protests against Trump's administration since he returned to office.

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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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Worst week for US stocks since Covid crash as China hits back on tariffs

The US president, who has vowed to remake the global trade order, dismissed concerns, noting the US jobs market is strong.

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

Kilmar Abergo Garcia, a long-time US resident who was deported to an El Salvadorian prison, must return by Monday, the judge ruled.

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Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban.

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Videos show aftermath of Israeli strike on school-turned-shelter in Gaza

BBC Verify explains what we know about the incident after reviewing videos that were posted online.

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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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Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.

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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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At least 322 children killed since Israel's new Gaza offensive, Unicef says

Since the war began, more than 15,000 children have reportedly been killed, the agency says.

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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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