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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game? -- Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

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Inside India's forest villages, where a dangerous mix of crises led to 32 child deaths -- At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria. -- India

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Cornell case highlights 'draining' maze for victims to report campus sex assaults -- Victims often have to navigate both university and local law enforcement processes to find justice.

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Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?

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Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash

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Scottish Sikh activist freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison

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Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names

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Mexico's National Guard debuts chihuahua dog recruit named 'Comando'

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Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine -- A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.

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We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early -- Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.

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The AI telling farmers when to harvest - Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough? 15 hrs ago

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Watch: The many questions raised by the failed execution of Christa Pike

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'I'm very shocked' - College students react to Cornell University rape investigation

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Watch: Why was the US execution of Christa Pike halted?

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Moment Esther Rantzen surprises Nicholas Winton with children he saved

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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies -- Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.

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Pakistan launches deadly air strikes on Afghanistan -- The Afghan Taliban says nine civilians have died while Pakistan says the strikes killed 22 militants.

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Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m -- A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $12.3m, a record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.

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K-pop star convicted of violating military service law -- The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work.

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Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned -- It comes a week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a new alliance of armed groups.

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US death row inmate survives execution attempt after two lethal injections

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What happened in failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?

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Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times

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Tiny image sparks big backlash in Nikon photo contest

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What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation

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'Clowns out, cowboys in,' says Hegseth as a fifth of generals and admirals are fired

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Too early to say if Iran involved in Dubai-Tel Aviv flight attack, Israeli PM says

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Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty

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California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states

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Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?

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Ranking the best British football exports this century -- From David Beckham and Gareth Bale to Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who are the best British exports this century?

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Nine scandals that rocked the sporting world - Manchester City are far from the first. The lure of glory and riches on the biggest stages have tempted plenty of other sports stars to break the rules. 2 hrs ago

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Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift -- Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain why "in time", hours after head coach Jorge Jesus denied any rift with the player.

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Jaissle learned a lot about life after tumour aged five -- Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle could not move his neck at one point, but went on to play before embarking on a coaching career that sees him in Tyneside.

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Why penalty for Williamson handball was correct call -- Arsenal defender Leah Williamson was at the heart of a bizarre incident in their Women's Champions League draw with Paris FC. -- Women's Football

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England call up Crane and rest Archer for Pakistan series -- Leg-spinner Mason Crane has the chance to play for England for the first time in eight years after being recalled for the one-day international tri-series in Pakistan. -- Cricket

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Russell says his 'confidence is back and growing' -- George Russell says he "doesn't feel lost any more" as he seeks to end a difficult season on a high and chase down team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead. -- Formula 1

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