At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in violence over job and opportunity quotas.
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Saturday, May 6, 2023
Russian pro-war blogger injured in car bomb
Zakhar Prilepin is injured and his driver killed in a car bomb attack in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
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Ukraine war: Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in Bakhmut
Rights groups warn the chemical is "notorious for the severity of the injuries it causes".
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Habib Chaab: Iran executes Swedish-Iranian for alleged terrorism
Habib Chaab was a founder of a group calling for independence for ethnic Arabs in Khuzestan province.
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Friday, May 5, 2023
Banks warn of big increase in online scams
Barclays said 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps.
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Yorkshire's independent brewers in battle to survive 'perfect storm'
Independent brewers in Yorkshire react to news that one of their famous counterparts is in trouble.
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Vietnam objects to Australian coin with war-era yellow flag
The coin features the flag of South Vietnam, which Australia fought alongside in the Vietnam War.
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Fighting breaks out between Russian and Ukrainian delegations
Valery Stavitsky grabbed the yellow and blue flag after it was held up behind his colleague.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss says he will pull troops out of Bakhmut
His statement came after he posted a video among dead fighters, asking Russia for more ammunition.
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Who was behind the Kremlin drone attack?
The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg examines the theories and claims about the strike in Moscow.
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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?
Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to kill President Putin in a drone attack, which Ukraine denies.
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Kanye West Yeezy loss is hurting us, admits Adidas
Ending its collaboration with Kanye West hit sales at the start of the year, says sportswear giant.
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
International space station: Space trash floats away during spacewalk
Cosmonauts threw a parcel of hardware into open space in a planned manoeuvre.
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Shell reports stronger than expected profits
The oil and gas giant makes $9.6bn between January and March despite a dip in energy prices.
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Sudan crisis: Actress Asia Abdelmajid killed in Khartoum cross-fire
Asia Abdelmajid, famous for her stage performances, is buried in the grounds of a kindergarten.
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Covid: China tourism rebounds above pre-pandemic levels
Domestic travel in the country jumped sharply during the five-day May Day break.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Jair Bolsonaro: Police search home of ex-president
Police search Jair Bolsonaro's home as part of an investigation into false data in a vaccination database.
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MasterChef Australia to premiere after host Jock Zonfrillo's death
The award-winning chef's final season on the franchise will air with his family's blessing.
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Rwanda floods and landslides kill more than 100 people
The floodwaters led many homes to collapse, killing those inside, authorities say.
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Belarusian dissident Roman Protasevich sentenced to eight years
Roman Protasevich was arrested after his Ryanair flight was diverted to Belarus in May 2021.
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Global press freedom under 'unprecedented' attack, report warns
The report warns artificial intelligence and disinformation is "wreaking havoc" on the media world.
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Three stabbings in a week leave Californian city on edge
"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks.
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Security guard killed in Serbia elementary school shooting
A schoolboy has been arrested after shots were fired at an elementary school in Serbia's capital.
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Dyson plans £100m research hub in Bristol city centre
The engineering giant says it will be recruiting hundreds of software and AI engineers for the site.
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UK to ban cold calls selling financial products
Rules tackling scams will be extended as millions are targeted by fraudsters.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Dog diplomacy: Turkey sends Mexico puppy after search dog's death
The puppy is meant to "carry on the legacy" of a Mexican search dog that died after Turkey's quake.
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House prices in surprise 0.5% rise in April
Market conditions improving after prices fall for seven consecutive months, Nationwide says.
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Brij Bhushan Singh: India wrestlers continue protest against top official
The athletes have accused their federation chief of sexual harassment - he has denied the allegations.
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Arjun Tendulkar: The burden of being Sachin Tendulkar's son
Arjun Tendulkar, who made his IPL debut recently, has been drawing unfair comparisons with his father.
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Princess Anne on what type of king her brother is
In a rare interview, ahead of the coronation, the princess says "you know what you're getting" with King Charles.
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Monday, May 1, 2023
Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Hisham Abdel Aziz after four years
Hisham Abdel Aziz had been arrested at Cairo airport in 2019 while on his way to visit family.
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Man's viral worm dance at charity event wows Rita Ora
Ian Smith busted out the moves as Rita Ora sang at the Prince's Trust event in New York.
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Ukraine war: Russia launches second pre-dawn missile attack in three days
One person dies and dozens more are injured in Russia's second pre-dawn attack in three days.
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FGM in Sierra Leone: I believe my girlfriend died because her genitals were cut
Sierra Leonean Tyson Conteh investigates if his girlfriend died after having her genitals mutilated.
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Sunday, April 30, 2023
Portugal: Four dead after suspected pigeon racer dispute
A man in Portugal reportedly shot three people before killing himself in a feud related to pigeons.
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Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal
Shareholders claim the sportswear giant knew about the rapper's behaviour before it cut ties in 2022.
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Drone captures moment lost child is found
The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing.
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First Republic makes last ditch bid to find rescue deal
Regulators are racing to find a buyer for First Republic after the recent collapse of two US banks.
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Rail strikes cynically targeting Eurovision, transport minister says
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says a "fair and reasonable pay offer" has been made to rail workers.
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Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city
Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city.
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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 hold a rally in the opposition stronghold of Izmir after having been taken ill last week.
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