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BBC News - World

Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations -- More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.

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The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.

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Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.

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Footage shows the moment a wild elephant attacked a bus carrying air force personnel in Sri Lanka.

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Questions are being raised over the handling of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

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Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.

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The lack of a breakthrough in the abduction of a famous TV anchor's mother is puzzling given the huge publicity.

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The 16-day event features attractions from all 50 states and is part of the country's 250th celebration.

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A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.

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The Grammy Award-winning music legend sold more than 40 million records and helped shape the sound of jazz-rock.

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Rescuers search rubble for survivors as Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 235 - At least 4,300 people have been injured after two seven-plus magnitude shallow quakes hit seconds apart. 5 hrs ago - Latin America

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Earthquake is devastating blow to Venezuela at time of uncertainty -- The twin quakes come less than six months after Venezuela's then-leader Nicolás Maduro was seized by US forces.

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Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants -- The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.

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People flee as building collapses on Caracas outskirts - The capital and its surrounding areas have seen some of the worst damage from the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, which hit a minute apart. 20 hrs ago

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Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump -- Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

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Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans -- But the budget faces an uphill battle as the president spars with some members of his own party over the issue.

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Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests -- Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.

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The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet -- Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?

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Devastating images from the Venezuelan earthquake

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Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams? -- Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.

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Aerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela -- Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.

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Rescues and prayers a day after Venezuelan earthquakes -- The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports from Caracas as the city faces the aftermath of back-to-back tremors.

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Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas -- Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.

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Temperatures hit record levels in western Europe -- France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.

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