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Chinese fighter jet buzzed US military plane, says Pentagon

May 31, 2023 - 08:20
A Chinese fighter jet performed an "aggressive manoeuvre" in front of a US Air Force plane, says the US.
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Using pig fat as green jet fuel will hurt planet, experts warn

May 31, 2023 - 08:09
Animal by-products being used for aviation fuel could increase demand for palm oil, experts fear.
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AI 'godfather' Yoshua Bengio feels 'lost' over life's work

May 31, 2023 - 08:05
Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio tells the BBC he did not realise AI would develop so fast.
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Black bear walks into bakery and eats 60 cupcakes

May 31, 2023 - 07:46
Workers at Taste by Spellbound in Connecticut were shocked when they spotted the uninvited customer.
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Manhattanhenge: How to see it this year

May 31, 2023 - 07:44
The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo.
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North Korea launches rocket after satellite warning

May 31, 2023 - 07:40
The launch comes shortly after the country announced it planned to send up its first space satellite.
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Myanmar coup: The soldiers refusing to fight

May 31, 2023 - 06:22
Despite Russia's help, the Myanmar military is still failing to control the country and its soldiers are defecting.
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Ben Roberts-Smith: How war hero's defamation case has rocked Australia

May 31, 2023 - 06:14
Ben Roberts-Smith denies killing Afghan civilians, in a case that's shone a light on elite soldier units.
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Macau facing increased restrictions under expanded security law

May 31, 2023 - 05:40
The government in the Chinese territory says the changes are in line with legislation in Hong Kong.
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South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

May 31, 2023 - 05:11
Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.
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Elizabeth Holmes walks into Texas prison to start sentence

May 31, 2023 - 04:26
The Theranos founder was convicted on four counts of fraud linked to her failed blood testing start-up.
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Nato to send 700 more troops to Kosovo after clashes

May 31, 2023 - 02:58
The reinforcements come after 30 Nato peacekeepers and 52 protesters were hurt in clashes.
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Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence

May 31, 2023 - 02:58
The Theranos founder, 39, was convicted last year of defrauding investors and wire fraud.
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Marijuana parcels seized from plane owned by evangelical church

May 31, 2023 - 01:37
The aircraft is reported to have links to a Brazilian branch of an evangelical church.
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Iowa building collapse: Woman rescued after 24 hours

May 30, 2023 - 23:24
Lisa Brooks is the ninth person rescued from a partially collapsed block in Davenport.
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Iran tries female journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini's death

May 30, 2023 - 22:48
Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi were arrested days after the notorious incident.
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Moscow drone attack: What we know about the strikes

May 30, 2023 - 22:03
Several buildings have been damaged by drone attacks in Moscow.
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Florida shooting: Beachgoers flee as nine injured

May 30, 2023 - 21:53
Nine people have been injured, including children, after gunfire broke out at Hollywood Beach on Tuesday.
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Video appears to show drone flying over Il'inskii area of Moscow

May 30, 2023 - 21:14
Mobile phone footage appears to capture footage of a drone flying in the south east of Moscow.
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Kosovo-Serbia row leaves Nato peacekeepers under attack

May 30, 2023 - 20:43
The leaders of Kosovo and Serbia trade accusations after Nato soldiers are hurt in fierce clashes.
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