Republicans fear Florida election upset could threaten Trump's agenda

With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks.

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Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central US

Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.

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'My Indian mum was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity'

A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.

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New tariffs this week will hit all countries, Trump says

The comments come as the US president is set to unveil a massive slate of import taxes on Wednesday.

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Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election

The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes.

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Red Cross outraged over killing of eight medics in Gaza

The ambulance team came under fire last Sunday in what Hamas said was an Israeli military attack.

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Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

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Bringing the forgotten weavers back into the rich tapestry of Indian textiles

Curators are finding new ways to spotlight India's rich textile traditions in unique ways.

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No survivors after plane crashes into house in Minnesota

Officials said it was unclear how many people were onboard the plane, but the local fire chief has said that no one survived.

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Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

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'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC.

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Albanese faces headwinds ahead of Australian election

The government faces the unenviable prospect of being the first which fails to win a second term in almost 100 years.

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Putin says Greenland 'nothing to do with Russia' in nod to US

Speaking in the Arctic, Russia's president said Trump's plans were "serious" but nothing to do with Moscow.

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Why are India's private firms not investing despite record profits?

Weak domestic consumption and muted export demand are restricting expansion plans, according to a report.

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DR Congo conflict tests China's diplomatic balancing act

Fighting in a mineral-rich region of central Africa proves a quandary for Chinese business interests.

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China's dream of becoming a football superpower lies in tatters

China has failed to qualify for the last five World Cups - and once again, their chances look unlikely.

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Trump has blown up the world order - and left Europe's leaders scrabbling

This is the gravest crisis for Western security since the end of World War Two. So which nations will step forward as the new world order emerges?

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Thousands turn out for Turkey protests after more than 1,400 arrests

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says protesters want to turn the country into a "place of chaos".

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Moment police chase ends in four car pile-up in Paris

Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital.

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'It felt like war': BBC journalists recall horrors of India's Covid lockdown

BBC reporters reflect on their experiences covering the pandemic while living through it.

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DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection

The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.

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India-China relations: Modi's hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics

India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions.

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MS Dhoni: The 43-year-old Indian cricket icon gears up for another IPL

Dhoni, who turns 44 in July, is playing his 18th straight IPL season. Will this be his swansong?

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A life searching rows of unclaimed bodies for disappeared brothers and sons

Women across generations in Pakistan's Balochistan are demanding answers about the missing men in their lives.

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Earrings worth $769,500 recovered by Florida police after alleged thief swallows them

The man allegedly swallowed two pairs of earrings worth $769,500 (£597,000) hoping to avoid being charged with theft.

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Deal or no deal? Why Trump is struggling to win fast ceasefire in Ukraine

Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. The reality is proving far more difficult.

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Dear Daughter: I too feel ugly sometimes

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful.

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Sudan army recaptures presidential palace after two years of war

It follows days of heavy fighting as the army took control of areas previously held by rival paramilitary force.

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Tesla vandals face up to 20 years in prison, says attorney general

The US attorney general said a wave of vandalism and arson attacks at Tesla dealerships is "domestic terrorism".

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Why Elon Musk's Grok is kicking up a storm in India

The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.

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Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk

The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO

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'Nigerian Senate is run like a cult', suspended MP tells BBC

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says the system is trying "silence" her after she made sexual harassment allegations.

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Putin gives Trump just enough to claim progress on Ukraine peace

Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Putin, but there is little to shout about, Sarah Rainsford writes.

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Local hero or Russian ally? The billionaire dividing Georgians

Some adore Bidzina Ivanishvili for defending Georgian traditions. Others see him as a Russian ally.

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Trump warns Iran will face 'dire' consequences unless Houthi attacks stop

The US president says Iran's leadership would be blamed for "every shot fired by the Houthis".

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Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

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British daughter of Gaza hostage says burying father 'incredibly meaningful'

Sharone Lifschitz said it was important all families were reunited with their relatives, both dead and alive

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Creativity or cultural invasion? A fashion show sparks a row in Kashmir

A fashion show in a snowy town has sparked a controversy in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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'You can't make a deal with Russia': Do Ukrainians believe in a ceasefire?

The BBC asks people in Kyiv whether a ceasefire deal could be a step towards ending war with Russia.

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Watch: SpaceX launches rocket with crew to relieve stranded astronauts

The spacecraft will arrive at the International Space Station this weekend and is meant to return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home.

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Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition

The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women's rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.

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Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU

Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.

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US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

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SpaceX launch that aimed to get stranded astronauts home postponed

It's possible SpaceX attempts another launch on Thursday, which would pave the way for the astronauts to return to earth.

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Palestinian comedian is 'proud and hurt' after making Netflix hit

Actor and comedian Mo Amer explains why he avoided mentioning the 7 October attack in the show's storyline.

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'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days

The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.

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Carney talks tough on Trump threat - but can he reset relations?

Canada's next PM, who described the US as a "country we can no longer trust", will need to work with the US president.

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Early summer could spell trouble for India's farms and factories

Across India anxiety is growing about the early onset of summer and its impact on the economy.

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India's rap rebel makes a comeback after battling addiction

Yo Yo Honey Singh, who transformed Indian hip-hop, has made a comeback after a long battle with drug abuse.

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Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.

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Dolly Parton releases new song honouring late husband Carl Thomas Dean

The pair were married for 60 years before Dean died earlier this week.

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Double murderer is first US inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years

Brad Sigmon, who battered his ex's parents to death, said in his last statement it was wrong to take "eye for an eye".

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Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart

The Oscar-winning actor, 95, died from coronary artery disease, with advanced Alzheimer's disease listed as a contributing factor.

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Lady Gaga: My biggest fear? Being alone

As she returns to pop with her seventh album, Mayhem, Lady Gaga reflects on the loneliness of fame.

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Syrian forces and Assad loyalists in deadly clashes in Latakia province

'Huge reinforcements' are heading to the coastal province city of Jableh following reports of deadly clashes.

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Europe 'at turning point in history', French president warns

Leaders are also expected to discuss how the EU can further support Kyiv after the US suspended aid to Ukraine.

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Boom to gloom: India middle-class jitters amid trillion-dollar market rout

One in five Indian households invest in the stock market, but the recent crash has left investors anxious.

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Hong Kong billionaire to sell Panama Canal ports to US firm

BlackRock will buy two ports after Trump's interest in taking back control of the key shipping route.

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China eyes 5% growth target as it reels from Trump tariffs

A key meeting has begun to revive China's lagging economy, which is now facing a trade war with the US.

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Ros Atkins on... President Trump's history with Ukraine

The BBC's analysis editor takes a look at President Trump's history with Ukraine - and how it set the stage for this week's events.

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The revellers making Trinidad's carnival more sustainable

There are efforts under way to recycle and reuse more at what has been dubbed "the greatest show on Earth".

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India's fighter jet battle: US v Russia in the skies

India faces a crucial choice in modernising its air force. But is a cutting-edge US fighter jet the answer?

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Crypto prices rally after Trump backs five coins for 'crypto reserve'

Trump named five cryptocurrencies he wanted in a potential national reserve so the US could become "the Crypto Capital of the World".

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Switzerland targets rich tourists but at what cost?

Switzerland's already upmarket tourism sector is trying to attract more high rollers.

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Mineral deal 'ready to sign', says Zelensky

Speaking to reporters after a summit of European leaders in London, Ukrainian President Zelensky reflects on the public White House showdown.

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'They don't belong in the Med': Future of homeless orcas still uncertain

Animal rights campaigners and marine zoo official say Mediterranean is 'too warm' for killer whales.

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His name was in a child abuse diary - now his family listen to 'vile' testimony

Former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of abusing hundreds of patients, most of them children, including Mauricette Vinet's grandson

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