Mushroom trial: Rare for alleged killer to host lunch, husband says

Three people died in hospital after being poisoned with death cap mushrooms.

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Apple referred for possible criminal contempt investigation

The tech giant had been ordered in 2021 to allow greater competition and open the App Store up to outside payment options.

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Australia's last vote was all about Indigenous people - now they say it's 'silence'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have had little to say on First Nations issues.

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Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey

Turkey has been building military bases on Iraqi territory, the BBC finds, raising fears of an occupation.

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Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70

The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.

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Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible

Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.

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How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day

Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.

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Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone

He returned to Mount Fuji four days after his initial rescue in the hopes of finding his phone.

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Eight hundred Houthi targets hit after weeks of strikes, says US

Sustained air and naval strikes "have killed hundreds of Houthi fighters" in Yemen, the US military says.

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How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus

The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age.

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The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse

A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.

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Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?

More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need.

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Zelensky and Trump meet before Pope's funeral

The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday.

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How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending?

BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts.

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'I'm alive but three in my group didn't make it' - Kashmir attack survivor

Tourists are returning home after a deadly gun attack killed 26 visitors in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble

The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer.

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California passes Japan as fourth largest economy

The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth.

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Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

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Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots

It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood's political arm, which is the largest group in parliament.

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Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?

Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

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Where not walking your dog can land you in the doghouse

A total of 370 out of 882 Indian laws criminalise 7,305 acts - from missed dog walks to murder.

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Will the next Pope be from Africa?

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

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Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine

The Russian president's proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war.

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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?

The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.

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Canada's top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda

Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are at the forefront Canada's federal election.

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A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest

India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.

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Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia

Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country.

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The mother and children trapped between two conflicts

Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan.

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Anxiety at US colleges as foreign students are detained and visas revoked

High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his squeeze on US schools.

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Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck

China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?

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Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?

There are concerns around what democracy could look like and the role of Islam in the new regime.

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The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans

Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?

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Watch: New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps

A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.

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Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China

The chip manufacturing giant, which has been at the heart of the AI boom, will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.

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The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration

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Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems

The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.

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What Trump really wants from Canada

Donald Trump's return to the White House has created flashpoints between the North American neighbours.

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In Canada's car capital, auto workers brace for the worst

The auto sector in Windsor, Ontario, has employed generations of Canadians. Now the future is uncertain and US tariffs are "like a stab in the back".

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Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.

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The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey talks season 2, autism, and growing up on screen

The actor speaks about growing up in the spotlight and embracing her autism diagnosis.

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'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine

Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.

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Why Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fans

Intense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation.

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From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze

The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry.

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What we know about the Hudson helicopter crash

Six people have been confirmed to have died following the crash near to the New Jersey side of the Hudson.

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British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document

A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang, despite the man having no connection to the group.

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Are 10-minute online deliveries killing the Indian corner shop?

Online apps are posing a threat to physical stores, but their presence so far is limited to big cities.

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The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon

Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain.

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War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again

As the "coalition of the willing" meets at Nato headquarters today, pledging to support Ukraine with a peacekeeping force, how have the last three years shaped the wartime president - and where does he go from here?

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Faulty antenna played role in fatal Australian helicopter crash

Four people died and six were seriously injured when two helicopters collided on the Gold Coast in 2023.

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AI chips not ice creams - minister's dig at Indian start-ups sparks debate

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says Indian start-ups need to focus more on deep-tech innovations.

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Can the US return man deported to El Salvador? Immigration lawyers think so

Lawyers and experts say the case has the potential to upend due process for immigrants in the US.

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US court orders White House to restore access for AP journalists

The AP was prevented from accessing the White House over its continued use of the term "Gulf of Mexico" in its coverage.

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What is the 1798 law that Trump used to deport migrants?

The wartime Alien Enemies Act has been controversially used to deport Venezuelans to a mega-jail in El Salvador.

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Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops active in Russia's Belgorod region

Ukraine's operations in a second region in Russia are explicitly acknowledged for the first time.

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Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind by peace deal

Ethnic Armenian Ruben Vardanyan's fortune is of little use now that he is facing a possible life term in jail.

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Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?

Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.

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Tariffs: Why is there a 'bloodbath' on Asian markets?

Major stock indexes from Shanghai to Tokyo and Sydney to Hong Kong plunged when they opened on Monday.

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Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home

Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector.

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India's rivers are home to 6,000 dolphins - but they are in trouble

Gangetic and Indus river dolphins are found in over two-dozen rivers in India.

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Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza

Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March.

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Rubio dismisses criticism over US response to Myanmar quake

The US has been accused of not doing enough to help Myanmar due to the shuttering of its humanitarian aid agency.

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Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.

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What is live shopping and will it take off?

Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.

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Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group

The BBC's Hugo Bachega explores the future for Hezbollah in the wake of Israel's devastating attacks.

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Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?

The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.

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Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back

Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".

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Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcement

The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.

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Trump's tariffs are a longtime goal fulfilled - and his biggest gamble yet

The president acknowledged that he will face pushback from some, but he urged Americans to trust his instincts.

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Meloni says Trump tariffs are 'wrong' as world leaders react

The Italian PM is among the world leaders reacting to Trump's "liberation day" tariff announcement.

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Marine Le Pen's ban has outraged France's far right - and they may well seek revenge

Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?

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Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia on Thursday, his daughter said.

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The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake

Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan.

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