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Turkey's Protests Escalate as Police Clash with Demonstrators and Media Restrictions Tighten
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Turkey's Protests Escalate as Police Clash with Demonstrators and Media Restrictions Tighten

After two days of relative calm, the Turkish police have once again begun using violence against demonstrators in Istanbul. Turkey is also introducing a ten-day broadcasting ban for an oppositional TV channel, while simultaneously deporting a BBC journalist
Increased Security for Swiatek Following Harassment Incident
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Increased Security for Swiatek Following Harassment Incident

Security is being tightened around tennis star Iga Swiatek since she was subjected to harassment and insults during the Miami Open, according to BBC. The incident comes just a month after Emma Raducanu was stalked by a stalker
Burundi President Accuses Rwanda of Plotting Attack, Calls for Dialogue
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Burundi President Accuses Rwanda of Plotting Attack, Calls for Dialogue

Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye claims to have "credible intelligence" that neighboring country Rwanda is planning to attack the country, reports BBC.
Suspect Swallows $700K Tiffany Earrings in Bold Orlando Heist
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Suspect Swallows $700K Tiffany Earrings in Bold Orlando Heist

A man who is now suspected of grand theft swallowed two pairs of diamond earrings from Tiffany's - worth 7. 8 million Swedish kronor
UK Government to Cut Expenses by 15 Percent Over Four Years
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UK Government to Cut Expenses by 15 Percent Over Four Years

The British state's running expenses are to be reduced by 15 percent over four years, according to the country's Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. The announcement is made in a BBC interview ahead of a spring budget speech on Wednesday, where Reeves is expected to present more details on the budget cuts
England to Plant 20 Million Trees in First New National Forest in 30 Years
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England to Plant 20 Million Trees in First New National Forest in 30 Years

The English are to get their first new national forest in over 30 years. 20 million trees are to be planted in a multi-million investment
Oleg Gordievskij, Key Cold War Double Agent Who Exposed Stig Bergling, Dies at 86
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Oleg Gordievskij, Key Cold War Double Agent Who Exposed Stig Bergling, Dies at 86

One of the world's most famous double agents has died. Oleg Gordievskij, who was recruited from the Soviet Union to the United Kingdom during the Cold War, revealed, among other things, the Swedish spy Stig Bergling
China Executes Four Canadians for Drug Offenses, Canada Condemns
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China Executes Four Canadians for Drug Offenses, Canada Condemns

China has executed four Canadian citizens who have been found guilty of drug offenses in the country.
Astronauts Return After 9 Months in Space: Health Challenges Await
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Astronauts Return After 9 Months in Space: Health Challenges Await

The planned eight days on the International Space Station turned into nine months for the Americans Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. On Tuesday, they splashed down into the sea off the coast of Florida
Chelsea Star: "Autism has benefited me"
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Chelsea Star: "Autism has benefited me"

Four years ago, the English football star Lucy Bronze, 33, was diagnosed with autism. A diagnosis she believes has helped her throughout her career
League Convicted After the Hunt for the Golden Toilet "America"
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League Convicted After the Hunt for the Golden Toilet "America"

The ingredients: A famous castle, encoded messages, and a stolen toilet in 18-karat gold named after the USA – on loan from the Guggenheim Museum. Now, the real-life Jönsson gang has been found guilty, writes BBC
Hancock receives the Polar Prize – a jazz visionary
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Hancock receives the Polar Prize – a jazz visionary

The American jazz musician and pianist Herbie Hancock receives one of the year's three Polar Prizes. A "jazz scientist" and visionary, according to the jury, who emphasize his constant musical development
Marija survived the fire – her sister didn't make it out
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Marija survived the fire – her sister didn't make it out

Within the span of a few minutes, nearly 60 young people lost their lives – some of them still children. At hospitals, another 20 or so are fighting for their lives
Hackman inherited 800 million - chose to disinherit the children
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Hackman inherited 800 million - chose to disinherit the children

The actor Gene Hackman left behind 800 million kronor. His children are not mentioned in the will – but can still inherit the fortune, reports BBC
Carney new Prime Minister in Canada
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Carney new Prime Minister in Canada

The former central bank governor Mark Carney has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Canada. The first foreign trip goes to Europe for discussions on tariffs and trade
Child dies after rape – protests in Bangladesh
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Child dies after rape – protests in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is shaken by protests since an eight-year-old girl died after a rape.
After the Civil War – People Are Fleeing Syria Again
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After the Civil War – People Are Fleeing Syria Again

Is Syria on its way to falling back into civil war – just a few months after the Assad regime's fall? In just a few days, over 1,300 people were killed along the Syrian Mediterranean coast, mainly Alawites and Christians. Many are now terrified and have fled the country
The Star Made 900 People Debt-Free
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The Star Made 900 People Debt-Free

The actor Michael Sheen paid 100,000 pounds of his own money to make 900 people debt-free at home in Wales. I still don't know who they are, he says to BBC
"Doomsday Scenes" when train hostages were freed
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"Doomsday Scenes" when train hostages were freed

More than a day after a train in Pakistan was hijacked by a separatist group, security forces were able to free all hostages who were still alive. According to the military, 21 people from the hostages were killed by the hijackers, but the uncertainty is still great about how many were held against their will on the train
Trump withdraws threat of doubled tariff shock
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Trump withdraws threat of doubled tariff shock

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is backing down from his decision to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. The changed tone from the White House comes after the Canadian province of Ontario announced that it will not impose a 25 percent surcharge on electricity prices for American states as long as negotiations with the USA are ongoing
Warning of large emissions after ship accident
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Warning of large emissions after ship accident

One person is missing after the severe shipwreck in the North Sea. The British coastguard ended the search operation on Monday evening
Testimonies from Syria: Dead bodies in piles
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Testimonies from Syria: Dead bodies in piles

Testimonies speak of dead bodies in piles and people are said to flee from coastal areas in Syria. Anxiety grows after days of reports of the killing of civilians, primarily from the Syrian Alawite minority
Protesters in the USA: Don't touch our national parks
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Protesters in the USA: Don't touch our national parks

Nature, wildlife, and visitor safety are threatened when Donald Trump's administration lays off thousands of employees in what was the pride of the USA: the national parks. Park employees and visitors are now protesting against the cutbacks
Party drugs may have protected against October 7 trauma
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Party drugs may have protected against October 7 trauma

Party drugs MDMA may have helped survivors of the October 7 attack to handle the trauma better than those who were not affected, according to a study. It saved my life, says survivor Michal Ohana to BBC
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