From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World S…
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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest. from …
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Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno …
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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, Br…
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Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia
The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of …
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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip
Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wide…
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New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli …
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BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City
Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 196…
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Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives
Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body. …
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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, …
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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…
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Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo sh…
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South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" o…
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Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chin…
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Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or d…
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How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towel…
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Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to acc…
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Person killed after being hit by plane on runway at Denver airport
The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the air…
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German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a ho…
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How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival cou…
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Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?
The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so mu…
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