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BBC News - World

BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crash -- At least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi.

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Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner - Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible. 10 hrs ago - US & Canada

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US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdrive -- In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.

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Pakistan accused of attacking Afghan university -- Air attacks on the province of Kunar have killed at least seven people and injured 75, sources tell the BBC.

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IS says it was behind deadly Nigeria attack on football pitch -- Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.

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Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade -- The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade. -- World

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Rescuers race to free survivors trapped inside train after fatal Indonesia crash -- Two trains collided on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital on Monday, killing at least 15 people.

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Venice opera house drops incoming music director after nepotism remarks -- Beatrice Venezi's appointment had been marred in controversy since being announced last September, prompting orchestra members to go on strike.

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Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack -- Officials say a rebel leader known as "Marlon" ordered the attack in which 20 people were killed.

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Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks -- Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

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Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children -- The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

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Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights -- In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

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How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon -- Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

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Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it? -- The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.

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What we're learning about suspected Washington press dinner gunman -- The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump appeared in court on Monday.

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The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas -- Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.

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What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court? -- The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.

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'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record -- Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

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Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance -- BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.

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Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution? -- The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.

1 day ago

Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint -- Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.

2 days ago

Man admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna -- The state prosecutor told the court that police found an almost completed bomb in a search of the man's house.

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Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers -- These robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.

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NZ axes plan for WW2 sex slaves statue after Japan protest -- Tokyo had warned that installing the structure in Auckland could jeopardise diplomatic relations.

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Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash -- Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.

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Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow joke -- In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

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Rebel Wilson says claims she bullied women on her film are 'absolute nonsense' -- Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation over Instagram posts she made about the star of her film The Deb.

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