Meta plans for Twitter rival shown to staff

A text-based version of Instagram could potentially let users carry across followers from other apps.

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Drone footage shows impact of burst Ukrainian dam

Thousands of people have been evacuated as their homes became submerged in water in south Ukraine.

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Ros Atkins on... LIV, PGA and how Saudi Arabia bought into golf

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins explains why a surprise deal between golf’s two main tours and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has sent shockwaves through men’s professional golf.

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Tesco reported to regulator over Clubcard prices

The consumer group says Tesco could be breaking the law by not being clear enough about its unit pricing.

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Wolf pups practise howling for the first time

Their parents, Camelia and Uyosi, need to teach these weeks-old wolves pack behaviour.

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El Niño planet-warming weather phase has begun

Storms, droughts and record high temperatures lie ahead as US scientists confirm that El Niño has arrived.

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Religious US broadcaster Pat Robertson dies at 93

The evangelical Christian ran for president and helped put religion at the heart of Republican politics.

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Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke

With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe.

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Banks accused of 'measly' interest rates on savings

MPs criticise banks as instant access savings rates sit well below the Bank of England base rate.

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Scott Johnson: Gay US student's killer jailed for 1988 manslaughter

Scott Johnson's body was found at the base of cliffs amid a spate of attacks on gay men.

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Busy escalator in South Korea suddenly changes direction

People were thrown to the floor and others tried to escape over the sides of the escalator.

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Colorado wildlife officer frees bear from inside a car

The uninvited guest managed to open the door of the vehicle and went in it to get dog food left inside.

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House prices in first annual fall for 11 years, says the Halifax

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says rising borrowing costs are affecting confidence.

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Australia: Watch moment thief gives up on liquor store robbery

CCTV footage captured the moment a would-be thief was stopped in his tracks at an Australian liquor store.

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MoveIt hack: What action can data-breach victims take?

Experts give advice to the more than 100,000 warned their personal data is in the hands of cyber-criminals.

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Astrud Gilberto: The Girl from Ipanema singer dies at 83

She was only in the studio as a translator, but ended up singing on the hit song and becoming a star.

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Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with federal gun crimes

Deja Taylor is charged with federal gun crimes after her six-year-old son shot his teacher in Virginia.

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Ukraine war: 'Offensive actions' under way in east, Kyiv says

Ukrainian military sources say a series of small-scale operations are under way, including in Bakhmut.

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Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Apple expected to launch mixed-reality headset at WWDC

The "Reality Pro" headset release is among announcements expected at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Dom Phillips: Fresh charges over murder of British journalist

The British journalist was killed along with an Brazilian indigenous expert in the Amazon last year.

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Lidl next to vac pack mince after Sainsbury's 'mush' complaints

Lidl is following an eco-friendly move that some Sainsbury's shoppers complained turned the meat to mush.

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Ukraine war: Wagner detains Russian officer over 'drunk' attack

In a video posted online, the officer says he fired on a Wagner vehicle because he dislikes the group.

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Oil production to drop after Opec+ nations meet

The move by the oil-rich nations comes as prices fall amid accusations Opec has sided with Russia.

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India train accident: Workers remove wreckage from tracks

Rescue efforts have concluded at the site of the country's worst train crash in over two decades.

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Ukraine war: Anti-Putin fighters say two Russian soldiers 'captured'

The head of Russia's Belgorod border region agrees to meet the captors if the soldiers are still alive.

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Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw

Politicians including main opposition leader Donald Tusk led crowds calling for a change of direction.

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GaaSyy: Japan YouTuber arrested over celebrity threats

Yoshikazu Higashitani, aka GaaSyy, returns to Japan months after Tokyo police issued his arrest warrant.

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Li Shangfu: War with US would be unbearable disaster, says China defence minister

Defence Minister Li Shangfu says Beijing is open to dialogue in his first major speech in the role.

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India train accident: 'Distress and chaos' at hospital treating injured passengers

A collision between three trains in Odisha state left at least 288 people dead and over 800 injured.

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French Open 2023: Elena Rybakina withdraws from Roland Garros through illness

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulls out of the French Open shortly before her third-round match because of illness.

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Train strikes hit FA Cup final and Beyoncé concert

Drivers walk out over pay and conditions in the third rail strike this week.

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India train accident: Modi vows punishments over deadly Odisha crash

At least 288 people were killed in the collision of two passenger trains and a goods train in Odisha.

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Eyewitnesses describe pain and agony of India train crash

The train collision in India's Odisha state on Friday evening is the country's worst this century.

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Three Israeli soldiers killed near Egypt border

The incident came after a drug smuggling operation was thwarted at the border, the army says.

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US Air Force denies AI drone attacked operator in test

A virtual experiment was described by a senior official at a conference, but he now says he "mis-spoke".

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How referee got accosted by irate fans after Euro final... in 60 seconds

Anthony Taylor is a target of fans' frustrations after Jose Mourinho's side lose the Europa League on penalties.

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Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing

Police surround the home of the opposition leader, who faces a two-year jail term.

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Drug traffickers smuggling crystal meth past South East Asia security - UN

Gangs in South East Asia have learnt to evade authorities to sell crystal meth overseas, a report says.

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Iran prisoner spends 1,000 days in solitary confinement

Amnesty International says Vahid Afkari was wrongly convicted and should be immediately released.

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Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief

Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022.

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Ben Roberts-Smith case: Will Australia see a war crimes reckoning?

A court has upheld reports that a top soldier killed unarmed Afghans - but wider questions remain.

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Jerusalem Sbarro pizza bombing victim dies after 22 years in coma

Chana Nachenberg, a US-Israeli citizen, was 31 at the time of the deadly attack on a pizzeria.

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Armie Hammer: US actor will not be charged with sexual assault

The US actor faced an accusation of rape an allegations he sent a string of explicit messages online.

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Ukraine war: Dashcam captures moment missile debris falls onto Kyiv road

The incident happened on 29 May during a rare daytime attack on the city, no one was injured.

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Housing market could be hit by higher interest rates, Nationwide warns

The building society said house prices fell by 3.4% and mortgage rates remain under pressure.

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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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