Massive Russian strikes across Ukraine leave one dead, officials say -- Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble of a residential building hit overnight in Kyiv.

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Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi - The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan. 14 hrs ago - World

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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial -- The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

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Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation -- A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

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Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC is holed up -- Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.

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Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact -- The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

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'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war -- Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 22 people, health ministry says -- Eight children are among those reported dead after a series of air strikes hit the south of Beirut.

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Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers -- Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

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Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires -- Six people have been killed after Zelensky warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes through Wednesday.

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Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court -- A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".

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Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship -- Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.

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What to know as Trump visits Xi in China -- Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

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Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel -- Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

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A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China -- Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

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Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help? -- The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

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Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks -- Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.

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I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano - and then it erupted -- An Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.

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The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike -- Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.

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'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence -- The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was "impossible" for speakers to be heard.

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Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid -- A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.

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BBC tests out England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds in Kansas City -- Will Grant visited one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will call home ahead of the tournament.

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BBC speaks with civilians inside Iran struggling with impact of war -- Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.

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Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40 -- The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

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Gunfire chaos as Philippine senator resists ICC arrest: What we know so far -- Gunshots rang out sparking chaos in the Senate building where Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa had sought refuge.

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Australian giant Coles misled shoppers with fake discounts, court rules -- The decision, which comes amid similar case against Woolworths, could mean significant penalties.

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US commerce secretary details 'off-putting' interaction with Epstein in testimony -- The commerce secretary spoke of three interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including a visit to the financier's home and his island in the Caribbean.

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Harry warns of 'deeply troubling' rise in antisemitism in UK -- The Duke of Sussex says "legitimate protest" is important but people must be more "clear" about where they are aiming their anger.

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US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets -- Fifty countries, including five that have qualified for the World Cup, are subject to the bond requirement as part of Trump's crackdown on visa overstays.

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