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Women awarded damages over Japan exam discrimination
Juntendo University in Tokyo set stricter requirements for female medical students in entrance exams.
Ukrainian widow confronts Russian soldier accused of killing her husband
The 21-year-old serviceman has pled guilty to killing her husband in a village in Ukraine's north-east.
Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history
The default comes as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years.
Canada's indigenous leaders ask for royal apology
Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Canada for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee will end on Thursday.
Afghanistan's female TV presenters must cover their faces, say Taliban
Women's faces are banned from TV screens as Afghanistan's rulers further tighten restrictions.
Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US and Canada
Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in four European countries, health authorities say.
Russian McDonald's buyer to rebrand restaurants
The fast food giant says the new owner of its 850 Russian restaurants will operate them under a new brand.
Russia's laser weapon claim derided as propaganda
Moscow says it has destroyed a drone with a laser, but Kyiv says it can't mask battlefield failure.
LGBTQ+ in Qatar: 'Waking up in fear every day is exhausting'
Fifa has said it will cancel the World Cup 2022 contracts of any hotel in Qatar that does not allow same-sex couples to stay.
Leaky Gucci and Adidas 'sun umbrella' sparks China outcry
Chinese social media users say they are shocked the £1,329 item will not stop rain.
Ratan Tata: Tycoon's ride in India's cheapest car wins internet
When Ratan Tata recently rode in the Nano, he revived the frenzy over India's "most affordable car".
Navjot Singh Sidhu: India's jailed for road rage death
Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is jailed for a year for running over an elderly man.
Bush condemns Putin's invasion of 'Iraq' instead of Ukraine
The former US president corrected himself after saying Putin had invaded Iraq rather than Ukraine.
Taylor Swift graduation speech: Embrace 'cringe'
New York University bestowed the renowned pop singer with an honorary degree.
Mariupol: The 80 days that left a flourishing city in ruins
The Ukrainian port which has seen some of the most intense fighting is now under Russian control.
Trump urges Oz to declare victory in cliffhanger Senate vote
But the too-close-to-call Republican primary in Pennsylvania is likely to go to a recount.
Meet Gleb and Ukraine's youth orchestra in exile in Slovenia
A large group of talented young musicians and their families have been evacuated out of Ukraine into Slovenia.
EU reveals its plans to stop using Russian gas
It will invest in pipelines in other countries but will speed up a shift to green energy.
Ukraine war: 'I had to stay below ground for more than 60 days'
Katerina spent more than two months beneath the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine.
Mariupol's Azovstal fighters: What next for Ukraine's captured soldiers
Ukraine wants to exchange them for Russian prisoners of war, but some in Russia want them put on trial.
India seeks to win public trust in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust.
Markets fall as retailers ring alarm over US economy
US shares see their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.
McDonald's and Wendy's sued for burger ads that mislead on size
A lawsuit accuses the firms of advertising burgers that look bigger than they actually are.
Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile
Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.
Cyclone Yakecan batters Uruguay and Brazil
At least two people are dead and hundreds of thousands have been left without electricity.
I learned to sing using YouTube - and now it's my job
A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.
Scott Morrison crashes into a boy during football match
Scott Morrison was playing five-a-side on the campaign trail ahead of Australia's election on Saturday.
Russian soldier pleads guilty in first war crimes trial of Ukraine conflict
The 21-year-old admits killing an unarmed civilian, in Ukraine's first war crimes trial since war began.
US Soccer equal-pay deal could 'change game globally'
An equal-pay agreement between the United States men's and women's teams has been hailed as potentially "changing the game around the world".
Burkina Faso trapped miners: Wives heartbroken but praying for miracles
A month on after a zinc mine was flooded in Burkina Faso, relatives of those trapped refuse to give up.
Buffalo shooting: New York to investigate social media's 'bone-chilling' role
Prosecutors will ask whether social platforms were "used to stream, promote, or plan" the murders.
Gambler to pay back Japanese Covid-19 fund he spent
The man's lawyer said his client gambled the pay-out after it was mistakenly paid to his bank account.
Cyclist abandons race after popping cork in eye
Italy's Alberto Dainese is a surprise winner of stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia after Biniam Girmay was forced to abandon this year's race.
Capitol riots loom large in Republican primaries
Deniers of the 2020 election results are among the biggest winners of the Republican primary
US military probe finds no wrongdoing in deadly Syria air strike
Dozens of people, including women and children, were killed in the 2019 strike on an IS position.
AG Perarivalan: India top court frees killer of ex-PM Rajiv Gandhi
AG Perarivalan spent 30 years in jail for procuring batteries used in the bomb to kill India's former PM.
Sweden and Finland formally submit Nato applications
The alliance's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says it is "a historic moment, which we must seize".
US mothers warned against DIY baby formula
Desperate mothers are trying to mix their own baby formula, but experts warn of the dangers.
Pennsylvania primary: Trump-backed TV doctor in cliffhanger vote count
Celebrity surgeon Mehmet Oz's bid to become the next Republican senator from Pennsylvania is in jeopardy.
The radio station giving indigenous people a voice
A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities.
Lancet study: Pollution killed 2.3 million Indians in 2019
The report found that nearly 1.6 million deaths in India were due to air pollution alone.
Woman kidnapped as a child reunites with rescuer
Kathy Wrethman, from Australia, has finally come face-to-face with the man who saved her life.
Venezuela government and opposition to renew talks amid humanitarian crisis
Talks aimed at ending a political crisis that has displaced six million people collapsed in October.
China Eastern plane crash likely intentional, US reports say
Flight data reportedly indicates someone in the cockpit made the China Eastern Airlines jet crash.
Madison Cawthorn: Trump-backed Gen Z congressman ousted amid scandal
Madison Cawthorn loses a bid to renew his title as America's youngest congressman.
Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.
Climate change swells odds of record India, Pakistan heatwaves
A UK study says record-breaking temperatures in NW India and Pakistan are now 100 times more likely.
Buffalo shooting: Biden rebukes 'poison' of white supremacy
The suspect in a mass shooting in New York belongs to "a hateful minority", the president said.
Michael Sussman: Clinton lawyer 'lied to manipulate FBI over Trump'
Michael Sussman peddled baseless claims about the Trump Organization in hope of an "October surprise".
Mexico disappearances reach record high of 100,000 amid impunity
Many of the missing are victims of organised crime and hardly any of those responsible are punished.
Spain to allow girls over 16 to opt for abortions
The approved draft bill allows abortions without parental consent for over-16s and paid menstrual leave.
Retired colonel speaks out on Russian TV
Mikhail Khodarenok gives a rare insight saying the military operation in Ukraine can only get worse.
Colombian robbery victim crashes car into thieves
The thieves stole a watch and mobile phone before the victim drove into them in his convertible.
Drugs tunnel connecting US and Mexico found
The "sophisticated" cross-border passage was equipped with a rail track and ventilation system.
Australia election: A simple guide
Australians go to the polls on 21 May, for the country's first election since 2019.
Lebanon election results raise spectre of new power struggle
Prolonged deadlock could ensue after Hezbollah's allies lost seats to their rivals, says Anna Foster.
Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast given one-year ban for wearing pro-war symbol on podium next to Ukrainian
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is given a one-year ban for wearing a national war symbol on the podium at an event in Qatar in March.
Elisabeth Borne: New French PM urges girls to pursue their dreams
Elisabeth Borne is only the second woman in 30 years to get the job of French prime minister.
Mariupol: Ukraine doing everything to save remaining fighters
But Kyiv refuses to say how many soldiers are still trapped, saying such information is "sensitive".
EU warns UK not to change N Ireland trade deal
The EU Commission opposes UK plans to change the Northern Ireland Protocol - but both sides are open to negotiations.
Amber Heard denies striking Johnny Depp and doctoring photos
Johnny Depp's lawyer has accused Ms Heard of being "the jealous one" in the ex-couple's marriage.
Ukraine round-up: Beauty blogger row and UK sweets to refugees
A Ukrainian beauty blogger's trolls ordeal and sweets driven all the way from Somerset to Ukraine.
Philly Lutaaya: The Ugandan singer who led the fight against HIV prejudice
HIV-positive Ugandan singer Philly Lutaaya was ostracised by some but his openness shifted attitudes.
Afghanistan: Inside a secret school for girls
The classes are a small act of defiance after the Taliban banned most teenage girls from education.
Man gambles away huge accidental Covid payment in Japan
The Japanese man's lawyer says the 46.3m yen ($357,400) meant for 463 people cannot be paid back.
'Guatemalan attorney general involved in corruption' - US
The US accuses Consuelo Porras of obstructing and undermining anticorruption investigations.
Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, new prime minister says
Ranil Wickremesinghe says the country's central bank will print money to pay government wages.
UFOs: Few answers at rare US Congressional hearing
While top Pentagon brass say most encounters can be explained,a handful remain a complete mystery.
Buffalo shooting: How far-right killers are radicalised online
A movement of online extremists targets innocent people in shooting rampages that follow a similar blueprint.
Pinned down by Russian fire in key frontline village
Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway visit the edge of Izyum, where Russians forces are concentrated.
Mariupol: Key moments in the siege of the city
As Ukrainian fighters are evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks, how Russia has closed in on the city.
Lebanon election: Hezbollah and allies lose parliamentary majority
The Iran-backed group suffers a setback in the first elections since mass anti-government protests.
NFHS-5: India's preference for sons over daughters remains
Nearly 80% of those who took part in a government survey said they wanted at least one son in their lifetime.
India's construction workers bear the brunt of heatwave
A brutal heatwave is wreaking havoc on the health and livelihoods of India's working poor.
US warns over risk of hiring North Korea IT workers
The remote workers allegedly aim to help fund Pyongyang's advanced weapons programmes.
China's silenced feminist: How Sophia Huang Xueqin went missing
BBC Eye investigates the disappearance of Sophia Huang Xueqin, a high-profile feminist journalist who kick-started China's #MeToo movement.
Måneskin's crazy rise to fame: 'We only slept in our own beds 10 times last year'
The Italian rock band relive the highs and lows of becoming a global success after winning Eurovision.
Somalia: President Biden reverses Trump's withdrawal of US troops
It reverses a decision by his predecessor Donald Trump to withdraw some 700 troops from the country.
Shireen Abu Aqla: Christian leaders condemn violence at reporter's funeral
Christian leaders in Jerusalem accuse Israel of violating an agreement to uphold religious freedom.
Mariupol: Hundreds of besieged Ukrainian soldiers evacuated
Ukraine says 264 fighters - some badly wounded - have been taken from the Azovstal steelworks.
US midterm elections- a simple guide
Two years after Joe Biden was elected, American voters return to the polls this November.
US agrees to ease Trump-era sanctions on Cuba
Under the new rules more travel will be permitted to the island and visa processing will speed-up.
Nato begins its military exercises in Baltics
The alliance begins one of its largest military exercises, as Finland and Sweden seek to join.
Afghan resistance attack Taliban, sparking reprisals in Panjshir
The attack reportedly killed a number of Taliban fighters in a resistance stronghold in the north.
Eurovision 2022: Russian vote hacking attempt foiled, police say
Italian police say pro-Russian hackers targeted the contest, which was won by Ukraine.
Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga picks Martha Karua as running mate
Martha Karua, a former rival who once served as justice minister, joins the ticket of ex-PM Raila Odinga.
Greece killing: Pilot murdered Caroline Crouch, court rules
A helicopter pilot is found guilty of suffocating his British wife - a case that shocked Greece.
Ukraine: Fighters evacuated from Mariupol steelworks arrive in Russian-held town
Ukraine's defence ministry says 53 heavily injured fighters were taken to the town of Novoazovsk.
Buffalo shooting: Supermarket attack victims' names released
Ten people were killed in Saturday's attack - described by Buffalo's police chief as a racist hate crime.
Johnny Depp hit me on honeymoon, says Amber Heard
The actress has testified against her ex-husband as his lawyers were due to cross-examine her.
Anti-abortion groups target women with misleading ads
Abortion providers describe a battle to put out accurate information.
Ukraine Eurovision win: Presenter hosting from bunker jumps for joy
Timur Miroshnychenko tells BBC Breakfast he hopes the country will be able to host next year.
Turkey threatens to block Finland and Sweden Nato bids
Turkish President Erdogan accused the Nordic nations of harbouring terrorists wanted by Ankara.
Full lunar eclipse creates rare super blood Moon
Its hue was created by sunlight being projected through the Earth's atmosphere onto the Moon.
McDonald's to leave Russia for good after 30 years
The chain opened in Moscow in 1990 as the Soviet Union was opening its economy to Western brands.
Iraq sandstorm: Red skies as Iraq hit by eighth sandstorm in weeks
This is the eighth sandstorm to sweep through the country since mid-April, hospitalising hundreds.
Ukraine crisis: Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe?
Europe is desperately seeking alternative sources of gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Twitter boss hits back on Musk doubts over fake accounts
Chief executive Parag Agrawal says the firm is confident that less than 5% of users are spam accounts.
North Korea: More than a million Covid cases feared
The military has been ordered to intervene as a wave of Covid cases sweeps the unvaccinated country.
Matriarch accused of leading drug clan captured
US prosecutors accuse Herlinda Bobadilla, 61, of smuggling tonnes of cocaine from Honduras to the US.
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