Suspected Islamic State chief Qurayshi killed in Syria, Turkey says

Abu-Hussein Al-Qurayshi was killed by Turkish forces on Saturday, Turkey's President Erdogan says.

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Jerry Mander, Adman for Radical Causes, Dies at 86

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As Hospitals Close and Doctors Flee, Sudan’s Health Care System Is Collapsing

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After Student’s Suicide, an Elite School Says It Fell ‘Tragically Short’

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Francisco Oropeza: FBI hunt 'armed and dangerous' Texas shooting suspect

Francisco Oropeza is accused of killing five of his neighbours in Texas, including an eight-year-old.

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Tornado Strikes Near Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

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Eurovision 2023: Contest inspires Ukraine's LGBT troops

When Ukraine takes part in Eurovision on 13 May, its frontline LGBT troops will be taking inspiration.

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New California Rule Would Ban Sale of Diesel Trucks by 2036

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Walrus Freya killed by Norway gets Oslo sculpture

The animal was a popular attraction, but euthanised in August out of public safety concerns.

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Thailand: Southeast Asia's 'weed wonderland'

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis.

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Turkey's President Erdogan back on campaign trail after illness

The Turkish leader holds a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after falling ill on Tuesday.

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Eleanor Catton on ‘Birnam Wood’

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We Will Never Be Rid of Tucker Carlson

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Sudan fighting: No talks until bombing stops. Hemedti tells BBC

The RSF paramilitary leader says "We don't want to destroy Sudan" and denies blame for violence.

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Maggie Haberman shares lessons from the charges against Donald Trump

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ChatGPT accessible again in Italy

The chatbot was banned in Italy at the start of April over privacy concerns.

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Sperm donor who fathered 550 children ordered to stop

The Dutch man, 41, could be fined more than $100,000 by a court if he tries to donate again.

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Jack Teixeira: How are US security clearances handled?

Leaking suspect Jack Teixeira got top-secret clearance despite a problematic school suspension.

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John Underwood, Stylish Sportswriter and Author, Dies at 88

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The Drama of Letters, Swirling With Suspense

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Father challenges BP at meeting after son's death

Ali Hussein Julood's father told the BBC his son's life was sacrificed for record profits.

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Jane Davis Doggett, Who Helped People Find Their Way, Dies at 93

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Sudan crisis: Heavy fighting as ceasefire set to end

The three-day truce ends shortly despite continuing diplomatic efforts to extend it.

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Remains Found at Lake Mead Are Identified as Missing Las Vegas Man

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Jasmine Hartin: Socialite pleads guilty over death of police officer

The former "daughter-in-law" of billionaire Lord Michel Ashcroft pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

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The U.S. and France welcome the Xi-Zelensky call, but Washington underlines its skepticism.

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Nazi camp guard Josef Schütz dies at 102

Josef Schütz was convicted last June for his role in the killing of thousands at a concentration camp.

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Freedom and the American Flag Dominate First Ad for Biden

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Trinity College to rename Berkeley Library over slavery links

Philosopher George Berkeley's purchase of slaves is against its values, the Dublin university says.

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Who Is E. Jean Carroll, the Writer Accusing Donald Trump of Rape?

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Biden Says ‘MAGA Extremists Are Cut From a Different Cloth’

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Older Americans weigh in on President Joe Biden's age

The US president is running for re-election in 2024, do people think his age is a problem?

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Readers’ Picks: 12 Motivating Workout Songs

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British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches

British American Tobacco says it regrets the misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2017.

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Pakistan: Explosions kill 12 in Swat Valley counter-terror office

At least 12 people - mostly police - have been killed in a blast in the Swat Valley.

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What’s Next for Tucker Carlson? Former Anchors Chart a Possible Course

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A brief timeline of Tucker Carlson’s rise: From CNN and PBS to Fox.

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Sheriff’s Office in Rural Kentucky Hires Detective Who Killed Breonna Taylor

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Sudan crisis: UK citizens 'abandoned' as evacuations fail to materialise

UK citizens in Sudan say they have been left behind, as other nations ramp up evacuations.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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A Ship’s Maiden Voyage

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Review: Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra Gets Ambitious at Carnegie Hall

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Jeff Shell, C.E.O. of NBCUniversal, Steps Down After Inquiry

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Biden Opens a New Back Door on Immigration

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Sudan fighting: Limited evacuation of foreigners begins

Canada tells its citizens to "shelter in a safe place” as some foreign officials are evacuated by sea.

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Sudan fighting: Khartoum violence mapped as civilians flee city

The BBC has verified videos of fighting and spoken to fleeing residents to map the violence in Sudan's capital.

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Kenya cult deaths: 21 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus".

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Six Cattle Found Dead in Texas With Their Tongues Missing

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New York at the Center of the (Sports) Universe

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Will Biden Face a Democratic Challenger?

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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Family's heartbreak at Putin critic's jail term

Vladimir Kara-Murza's wife Evgenia does not know if she or their children will see him again.

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Germany Names Panel to Investigate 1972 Attack at Munich Olympics

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Alejandro Toledo: Peru ex-president to be extradited from US

Alejandro Toledo's lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the week.

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Valda Setterfield Dies at 88; a Star in the Postmodern Dance Firmament

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Russian army launches campaign encouraging men to join

The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine.

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Ball Doctoring: A History of Excuses, Denials and Knowing Winks

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‘We Will Hunt You’: Ugandans Flee Ahead of Harsh Anti-Gay Law

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Alec Baldwin: Criminal charges dropped over shooting, say lawyers

The actor's lawyers say they are "pleased" with the move to drop the involuntary manslaughter case.

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Twitter Begins Removing Check Marks From Accounts

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Villa Aurora: US 'princess' evicted from Rome villa with Caravaggio mural

Princess Rita Jenrette has been involved in an inheritance dispute with the sons of her ex-husband.

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‘Twilight’ Review: Film Noir in the Hungarian Hills

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Russian lawyer for jailed opposition activist Kara-Murza flees

Vadim Prokhorov says he left before the end of his client's trial after a warning from a prosecutor.

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Mystery white flash lights up skies over Kyiv

Videos from four angles shows the flash in Ukraine's capital - although it's not known what caused it.

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U.S. Authorizes a New Round of Covid Boosters

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A Mexican Boutique With Penguin Saltshakers and Nopal Coin Purses

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Our Best Lemon Dessert Recipes

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Makes His White House Run Official

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Watch Live: Fox and Dominion Reach a Settlement

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Pakistan: Lorries crushed and buried in deadly landslide

At least two people have died after dozens of vehicles were engulfed waiting to travel to Afghanistan.

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A Few Ways Out of the Debt Ceiling Mess

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Secret Service nabs toddler who squeezed through White House fence

The little intruder squeezed through iron bars to lead guards on a leisurely chase.

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Freddie Scappaticci, Who May Have Been British Spy ‘Stakeknife,’ Is Dead

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Hollywood Writers Approve of Strike as Shutdown Looms

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Sudan fighting: EU ambassador assaulted in Khartoum home

The ambassador is "OK" following the assault at his home in Khartoum, an EU spokesperson said.

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Police Investigate Shooting of Black Teenager

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Alabama shooting: 3 teenagers and a 23-year-old among victims

A rising athlete, an aspiring musician, a school sports manager are among those killed in the shooting.

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Protest After Homeowner Shoots Black Teenager at Wrong House

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FBI makes arrests over alleged secret Chinese 'police stations' in New York

China has previously denied running secret police stations overseas, calling them "service centres".

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How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients.

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Ahmad Jamal, Jazz Pianist With a Measured Approach, Dies at 92

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Participates in Some Singles Matches?

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Fans Gather as ‘Phantom’ Ends a Record Broadway Run

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Pharaonic Funkatizing at the Met Roof Garden

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What We Know About the Killing of the Cash App Founder Bob Lee

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Tim Scott Goes Positive and Hopes His Party Will Come Along

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Christians celebrate Holy Fire amid Jerusalem police limits

Israeli police limit attendance over safety concerns, which churches urge Christians to ignore.

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Explosive Is Thrown as Japanese Prime Minister Visits Wakayama

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