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BBC News - World

Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky -- Moscow continues to make military gains in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine struggles with resources.

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Israel's army says three hostages' bodies recovered -- The three had been killed in Hamas's attack on Israel on 7 October and their bodies taken to Gaza. -- Middle East

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CCTV appears to show Diddy beating girlfriend in hotel - The clip seems to show an attack described in Casandra Ventura's lawsuit against the rapper last year. US & Canada

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Attacked Navalny ally will 'never give up' fight -- Leonid Volkov - in his first TV interview since the assault - says his fight against Putin will never end.

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Slovakia PM Fico 'approaching a positive prognosis' -- It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday. -- Europe

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US warns of possible Pride Month attacks worldwide -- The warning comes one week after a similar alert from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security. -- US & Canada

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Three Spanish tourists killed in central Afghanistan gun attack -- Seven others including four foreigners were injured, Afghan officials say. -- World

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Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years -- Nancy Pelosi has not discussed the attack with her husband, whose skull was fractured with a hammer. -- US & Canada

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US confirms first aid trucks arrive via Gaza pier -- It marks the opening of a new route for humanitarian aid to reach the stricken Gaza Strip. -- World

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Man shot dead after French synagogue set on fire -- The man was armed with a knife and a metallic tool and was shot by an officer after he threatened the police. -- Europe

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Row erupts over portraits of Australia's richest woman -- Gina Rinehart's campaign to have two portraits removed has sparked debate about art and censorship. -- Australia

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Israel troops posting abuse footage despite pledge to act -- Images shared online include Palestinian detainees draped in the Israeli flag and held in stress positions. -- Middle East

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Israel accuses South Africa of false claims at ICJ -- Israel's lawyers push back against South Africa, which is trying to get its Rafah offensive stopped. -- World

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UN defends Gaza casualty tally amid Israeli anger -- A recent drop in UN estimates of killed Palestinian women and children brought Israeli criticism. -- Middle East

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Israeli tank fire kills five IDF soldiers in north Gaza -- The reported friendly-fire incident in Jabalia is one of the deadliest since the war began. -- Middle East

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Lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment -- The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett. -- US & Canada

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Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger -- Hundreds were killed in recent flooding in Afghanistan, which saw homes swept away and roads destroyed. -- Asia

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Rare footage shows deep-sea squid attacking camera -- Watch video of the super-fast Dana squid getting a close-up 1km below the Pacific Ocean's surface. -- Science & Environment

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'A bullet hole and a bloodstain' - At the Slovakia PM shooting site -- The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the town of Handlova, and examines what the attack could mean for Slovakia's divided society. -- Europe

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Michael Cohen faces brutal questioning at Trump trial -- The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains how Donald Trump's lawyer accused Cohen of lying in his testimony. -- US & Canada

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Putin and Xi no longer have a partnership of equals -- Vladimir Putin's visit to China was a show of strength, but in reality he needs Beijing's support for his war in Ukraine. -- BBC InDepth

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Why is this small town mayor accused of being a Chinese spy? -- The Philippines investigates a mayor as it faces increasing sea tensions with China. -- Asia

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Throwing cash in the air - Nigeria's wedding dilemma -- Spraying money - flinging cash at the happy couple - is a highlight of many ceremonies but is illegal. -- Africa

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Key weeks ahead for Russia's war in Ukraine -- Russia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear. -- Europe

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Modi's India: A decade of popularity and polarisation -- Indian PM Narendra Modi is eyeing a historic third term after a decade in power. -- India

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Flash floods kill at least 50 in Afghanistan

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Fighting against Putin only way to honour Navalny - Volkov -- Alexi Navaly's longtime chief of staff says his friend's death is an "open wound". -- Europe

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Morehouse College divided over Biden graduation speech -- The president's address comes as polls suggest disillusion with him among young African American voters. -- US & Canada

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Ros Atkins on... Georgia's protests, Russia and the West

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Slovakia at pivotal moment after Robert Fico shooting

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