India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

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Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen's National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time.

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From Coachella to Fallon: Decoding Diljit Dosanjh's stardom

The Punjabi singer has become one of the biggest names in the music industry - how did he do it?

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Final Fantasy and the changing face of one of gaming's biggest series

Director Naoki Yoshida says the new release is a significant moment for the Final Fantasy franchise.

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Can Biden be replaced as Democrat nominee?

A poor debate performance has fuelled Democrat unease about Mr Biden's candidacy.

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Rock stars, wrestlers and pilgrims: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

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Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job

She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission.

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At least five dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing

Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava.

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Australian 'swimming queen' Campbell retires

One of the nation's most celebrated swimmers will hang up her goggles after failing to qualify for Paris 2024.

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Biden v Trump: What are they thinking in Moscow, Beijing and Delhi?

Eight BBC correspondents give their view on the US election from global capitals.

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French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack

The Paris appeals court says Syria's president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack.

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'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase.

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Protests flare in Nairobi over new tax laws

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

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Florence elects first woman mayor

Sara Funaro's centre-left Democratic Party (PD) retained control of the city with 60% of the vote.

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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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Trump and Biden sharpen lines ahead of debate showdown

Joe Biden spent the weekend with aides at Camp David while Donald Trump was on the campaign trail.

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China and EU to hold talks on electric car tariffs

The EU and China still disagree about the import taxes, but have agreed to discuss them further.

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At least 1,301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia

Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said.

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Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol.

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Iranian rapper's death sentence overturned

The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.

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Escaped pet donkey found 'living best life' with elk

A man hiking in the California wilderness has stumbled upon a pet donkey that has been missing for five years.

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Balkans hit by blackouts as heatwave persists

Albania, Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro suffer simultaneous power cuts as the region swelters in a heatwave.

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Volunteer firefighter dies battling Greece blaze

The 55-year-old man was injured in a blaze in the region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula and later died in hospital.

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Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

Socialist Jaume Collboni said he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire.

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Indian farm labourer dies in Italy after arm severed by machine

An Indian farmhand near Rome died after his employer left him on the side of the road following a serious workplace accident.

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Finland shocked by suspected 'racist' stabbings

The country is reeling from two stabbings in the northern city of Oulu, which authorities say were racially motivated.

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Macron condemns antisemitism after Jewish girl is raped

The French president was reacting to the incident which happened in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris.

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Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

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Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.

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China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC China should face "costs" for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father.

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.

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Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply.

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At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat

Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave".

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Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions

She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe.

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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded.

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Demolition begins at Parkland school shooting site

'I hear her voice when we drive down this road', says the father of one of the shooting victims.

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Pope jokes around as he hosts famous comedians

Among the US celebrities were Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Colbert, Chris Rock and Jimmy Fallon.

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Supreme Court gun ruling stuns Las Vegas shooting survivors

One survivor told the BBC the bump stocks decision was "a slap in the face", but others had mixed feelings.

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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

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Celine Dion says 'I'm back' after health struggles

The vocal powerhouse tells the BBC about her devastating health battle and her comeback plans.

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Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says

The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.

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G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, while Moscow condemns the move as "theft".

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Houthis claim attack on merchant ship in Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim an attack on a vessel named Tutor in the Red Sea using a sea drone.

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Parents of ex-hostage tell BBC of his 'miracle' return

Eugenia and Michael Kozlov gave an emotional account of how they heard the news that their son was free.

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Kevin Spacey says he was 'too handsy’ in the past

The actor admits to "pushing the boundaries" in an interview with Piers Morgan.

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US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine's Azov brigade

The brigade, whose origins were mired in far-right controversy, hails the move as blow to Russia's propaganda.

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Hamas seeks 'complete halt' to war in Gaza proposal response

The group told the BBC that it still required a commitment to a permanent ceasefire.

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Trump to sit for probation interview on Monday

The former president will appear virtually from Mar-a-Lago and be seated alongside his lawyer, Todd Blanche.

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Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhones in AI overhaul

The company has been slower to roll out generative AI features than rivals including Google and Microsoft.

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Drugs, alcohol and a gun: Inside Hunter Biden's trial

The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr reports from court on what's at stake for the US president's son.

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Graduation ceremony finally happens, 50 years later

A 1974 graduation was canceled in the face of a tornado. The ceremony finally happened this month.

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Calling France snap election is a gamble for Macron

Calling a snap election is a huge surprise for France, and a huge risk for President Macron.

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Howard University strips Diddy of honorary degree

The university called the rapper "so fundamentally incompatible" with Howard after shocking video emerged.

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Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign.

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Hiker finds pipe feeding China's tallest waterfall

A hiker posted a video showing the water flow of the fall was coming from a pipe built into the rock face.

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Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

Hallie Biden gives testimony in his gun crimes trial, telling the court she got rid of the weapon as she feared for his safety.

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UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to cooperate

The UN's nuclear watchdog votes to censure Iran for failing to cooperate fully with the agency.

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Biden border plan attacked by Republican rivals

The president has hit back at critics after unveiling plans to curb record migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border.

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'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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Volcanic thriller sparks Spielberg talks and interest from Hollywood

Michael Crichton's widow asked bestselling author James Patterson to finish his volcanic thriller.

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'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression.

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Floods kill at least four in southern Germany

Three people were trapped in basements and a firefighter died when his inflatable capsized.

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German football coach condemns 'racist' TV survey

Julian Nagelsmann condemned the poll, which asked if people wanted more white players on the German team.

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Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks.

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New York couple find safe containing $100k in lake

James Kane and Barbie Agostini told US media that they found the safe stuffed full of $100 bills.

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Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies

The 29-year-old was one of six people to be wounded by the attacker, who was detained at the scene.

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The artist 'not surprised' to be a best-seller

Ivory Coast's Aboudia beat the likes of Damian Hirst to the top spot of a best-sellers list.

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Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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Americans react to Trump's guilty conviction

The ex-president was found guilty on all counts of falsifying business records. Americans have mixed opinions about the verdict.

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Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war

It would begin with a six-week ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas.

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French police arrest man over plot to attack Olympics

The 18-year-old Chechen wanted to attack a football stadium in Saint-Étienne, officials say.

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