Sackler family wins immunity from opioid lawsuits

The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement.

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What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow this week.

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Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone

The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.

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CBI president in early exit as lobby giant fights to survive

Brian McBride is to step down earlier than planned after the body was rocked by allegations of misconduct.

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ArrDee: Alcohol adverts featuring rapper banned by watchdog

The regulator said the advert for Litty Liqour was "likely to encourage excessive consumption of alcohol".

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Disruption as fresh wave of train strikes begins

Train drivers will walk out on Wednesday, with further strikes planned for Friday and Saturday.

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Moscow drone attack: What we know about the strikes

Several buildings have been damaged by drone attacks in Moscow.

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Florida shooting: Beachgoers flee as nine injured

Nine people have been injured, including children, after gunfire broke out at Hollywood Beach on Tuesday.

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India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges

The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.

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Asda buys petrol station group EG for £2.3bn

The deal combines two businesses that are both already owned by the billionaire Issa brothers.

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Watch rocket launch first Chinese civilian into space

China has sent three astronauts to its Tiangong Space Station, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time.

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Lindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.

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US war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains.

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Uganda's President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law

UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".

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Two injured after escaped bull charges into crowd at Kununurra rodeo

Social media videos show people line-dancing at a rodeo, before the escaped bull charges through the arena.

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Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.

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Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet

The Ukrainian president thanks his air force, after most of the Russian drones were shot down.

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Indian Olympic wrestlers detained as latest protest escalates

Delhi police are being criticised for the way they shut down a march to the new parliament building.

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French Open 2023: Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk booed after avoiding Aryna Sabalenka handshake

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk is booed off court for avoiding a handshake with Aryna Sabalenka after the Belarusian's first-round win at the French Open.

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Spanish village votes in 30 seconds

The seven registered voters of Villaroya beat their own record of 32 seconds.

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Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi.

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French Open 2023: Nadal, Murray and Raducanu missing, while Djokovic, Alcaraz and Swiatek favourites

For the first time in almost 20 years, the French Open begins this weekend with both singles draws unpredictably open.

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New parliament: PM Modi inaugurates building amid opposition boycott

The new building was inaugurated under the shadow of a boycott by major opposition parties.

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Russia warns of 'new dimension' in Ukraine war

Moscow's ambassador to the UK says Western supplies of weapons to Ukraine risk escalating the conflict.

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Civic Party: Key Hong Kong pro-democracy group votes to disband

One of the Civic Party's founders says the closure is a blow for the city's pro-democracy movement.

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Twitter pulls out of voluntary EU disinformation code

"You can run but you can't hide," commissioner Thierry Breton warns Twitter over upcoming rules.

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Hundreds of expelled Germans set to leave Russia

The expulsions follow increasingly strained relations between Russia and Germany over Ukraine.

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We're ready to retake our country - Ukraine security boss Oleksiy Danilov

Oleksiy Danilov says it would be "strange" to talk dates but that this was an "historic opportunity".

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Lionel Messi: Destiny - new documentary goes inside Argentina's World Cup win

A new BBC documentary tells the story of Argentina's 2022 World Cup win from the point of view of the players and manager.

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Where Ron DeSantis stands on key issues

DeSantis is Trump's main rival as they do battle to be their party's 2024 pick. So what are his policies?

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Cadbury Flake too crumbly for 99s, say ice cream sellers

Cadbury Flake makers' Mondelēz International say action is being taken to address the crumbly issue.

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Asiana Airlines: Inside cabin as plane door opened mid-flight

The Asiana Airlines plane landed safely in South Korea after a passenger forced open an emergency door.

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ChatGPT-maker U-turns on threat to leave EU over AI law

OpenAI's Sam Altman previously said if it fails to comply with the forthcoming AI Act, it might exit the EU.

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Russian rocket hits Ukraine medical clinic

One killed and 15 injured in rocket attack on medical clinic in Ukraine city of Dnipro, Zelensky says.

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Pets at Home chain plans to open 40 new stores

The chain said the rise in home working was inspiring more people to buy pets.

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Firstsource: Job loss fears in Belfast and Londonderry

Firstsource has initiated a redundancy process due to the 'changing priorities' of its client Sky.

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France destroys 35,000 ‘Champagne’ soda bottles

The "bright orange liquid" infringes laws protecting sparkling wine from the French region.

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Spain weather: Hail stones and heavy rain in Catalonia

Villages in the northeastern region of Catalonia were left flooded following a storm on Wednesday.

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Nagano: Three killed in shooting and stabbing attack central Japan

A man is said to be barricaded inside an office after the alleged attack that killed a woman and two policemen.

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Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested

Fulgence Kayishema is accused of involvement in the killing of more than 2,000 sheltering in a church.

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Typhoon Mawar hits Guam causing blackout for most of island

The category four storm could be the strongest typhoon to hit the US territory in years.

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Jaguar Land Rover-owner to pick UK over Spain for giant car battery plant

Insiders say the move, revealed exclusively by the BBC, is the most significant investment in the sector since Nissan came to Britain in the 1980s.

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Asteroid City: Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks film 'stylish but lacks substance'

Wes Anderson's film Asteroid City, starring Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks, premieres in Cannes.

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Minister attacks Meta boss over Facebook message encryption plan

Minister Tom Tugendhat criticises Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's extension of message encryption.

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South Carolina approves six-week abortion ban for most women

The state's Republican governor is now expected to sign the bill into law but legal challenges will follow.

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Cathay Pacific fires cabin crew over discrimination claim

The incident apparently took place on a Sunday flight from the Chinese city of Chengdu to Hong Kong.

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Ukraine war: Fleeing Belgorod residents told to stay away

Ukraine says Russian paramilitaries are behind the fighting in the Belgorod border region.

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Four held in Spain over Vinicius Jr effigy hanging

The effigy of the Brazilian footballer, who plays for Real Madrid, was hung from a bridge in January.

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Camden leaseholders: 'My £850,000 newbuild flat is now worthless'

Residents say their "futures have been stolen" after their new flats are deemed not fit for purpose.

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WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes

The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.

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