Family anger after police reviewing 1970 beach abduction didn't contact witnesses

Three came forward after the BBC's Fairy Meadow podcast but police didn't interview them.

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Afghan women lose their 'last hope' as Taliban shuts down internet

For many women, the internet was their last resource. An internet shutdown threatens to end this.

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Which Federal Benefits and Services Continue During a Government Shutdown?

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The record-breaking Nigerian chef ready to take on the world

"It feels good to be an inspiration," double Guinness World Record breaker Hilda Baci tells the BBC.

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New Tariffs Shock Countries Reeling From Trump’s Chaotic Trade War

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China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet

Pessimistic social media posts may now be targets of a fresh crackdown by the Chinese government.

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Sarkozy Guilty of Conspiracy to Use Libyan Money for 2007 Campaign

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Denmark says 'professional actor' behind drone incursions over its airports

But the defence minister says there is no evidence of Russian involvement after the latest incident.

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Fact-checking claims Trump made about autism

Experts have hit back at claims that use of a common painkiller could cause autism in children.

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The Gen Z uprising in Asia shows social media is a double-edged sword

Anti-corruption demonstrations have toppled a government - will they lead to lasting change?

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Jihadist, Rebel, Statesman: The Many Faces of Syria’s Leader

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Behind Charlie Kirk’s Spiritual Journey That Fused Christianity and Politics

By Elizabeth Dias from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/b85EBCj

Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Manila, with some clashing with police.

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Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up

BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.

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France Braces for Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests

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Newborn baby buried alive in India fights for her life

The 20-day-old girl was found by chance when a shepherd heard faint cries from under a mound of earth.

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Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office

The US leader said the journalist was "hurting Australia very much" as he said he would meet the country's PM "very soon".

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Activists Project Images of Trump and Epstein Before U.K. Visit

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Trump Gets a Second State Visit to the U.K.

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Nvidia Broke Antitrust Law, China Says, as Tensions With U.S. Mount

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India court stays key provisions of controversial new law on Muslim properties

The court refused to strike down the entire law saying "the grant of stay is only in the rarest of rare category".

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U.S. and China to Resume Talks on Tariffs and TikTok

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The Indian city that sparkles like Paris at night

In 21 months, citizens have lit up 92 Kolkata landmarks with a simple model: your property, their lights.

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What Happened to Cameron Crowe? He Has Answers.

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Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn leader released from prison early

Nikos Michaloliakos, 67, who gave Hitler salutes at rallies, is allowed to serve the remainder of his sentence from home.

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World's first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania's PM

Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania "leapfrog" bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama.

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Plane With Detained Hyundai Workers Arrives in South Korea

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South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home

Media and some protesters gather at the airport as more than 300 workers detained in the US last week return.

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Thailand’s “Endless Opportunities”

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Fatal dam collapse: 'How do you restart from nothing?'

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

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What to Know About Israel’s Airstrike on Hamas in Qatar

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Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail

The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty.

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Raid on Georgia E.V. Battery Plant Raises New Risks for a Shaken Industry

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Inflatable tanks and flat-pack guns - inside Ukraine's decoy war

Both Russia and Ukraine are using blow up dolls and plastic decoys as tricks on the battlefield.

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Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.

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'No doubt' Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver “just and lasting peace”.

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The Luckiest Gas Station in America

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Inside the Turmoil at the C.D.C.

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Who are the victims of the Lisbon funicular cable crash?

A transport worker is among those killed, while a three-year-old German boy is reported to have escaped with minor injuries.

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What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

Beijing has unveiled a range of military hardware in a show of might to Western powers.

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Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say

The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.

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Drones y explosivos improvisados: los cárteles de México adoptan armas de guerra moderna

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UN chief demands release of 11 staff arrested in Yemen

The food and children's agency workers are the latest UN staff detained by Houthi authorities.

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Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani injured in car accident

The former Trump adviser's car was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, a statement said.

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