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BBC returns to beach where five migrants died

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Andrew Harding saw migrants board an overcrowded boat in Wimereux, northern France, on Tuesday.

Baby orca free after month trapped in Canadian lagoon

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The orphaned calf swam from British Columbia after several rescue attempts by a First Nations community.

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Oil tanker damaged in Houthi missile strike

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The Yemeni rebel group says its latest attack targeted the Andromeda Star.

Hungary opens up to Chinese tech despite protests

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Hungary is attempting to be a world power in manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, despite locals' reservations.

Has South Africa's 'get-out-of-jail' vote lived up to the hype?

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Thirty years after Nelson Mandela's election and apartheid's end, South Africans reflect on democracy.

Dancing, Daleks and Saharan Dust: Photos of the week

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A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Why Antarctic wildlife is being ‘sunburnt’

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A wildfire-fuelled ozone hole leaves Antarctic wildlife exposed to potentially damaging levels of UV.

Indian students have died in the US – the community wants answers

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A spate of unconnected deaths of Indian students in the US has set off safety concerns within the community.

The papers: 'Return of the King' and 'teacher shortage crisis'

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The King's return to public duties, a report on the lack of teachers in schools, and chicken 'megafarms' lead the papers.

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Trump insiders on the stand at the hush-money trial

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The BBC's Nada Tawfik on what the court heard from close Donald Trump allies, including his former assistant.

Protest leader sorry for 'kill Zionists' comments

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The Columbia student had said "Zionists don't deserve to live" in recently resurfaced video.

Large tornado seen touching down in Nebraska

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Severe and powerful storms have moved across several US states, leaving many experiencing power shortages.

Great Britain's Whitehouse retains European floor title

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Great Britain's Luke Whitehouse wins gold at the Gymnastics European Championships in Rimini, Italy as he retains his floor title.

Varane could leave Man Utd for free - Saturday's gossip

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Manchester United could let Raphael Varane leave for free, Barcelona are considering Luis Diaz, plus more.

Friday, Apr 26

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Cider giant chops down orchard to sell land

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The UK's largest cider blames a drop in demand on its decision to uproot thousands of trees.

British man injured in Tobago shark attack

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The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.

Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Yousaf?

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The future of Scotland's first minister is far from secure after a week of turmoil.

First woman to receive a pig organ recovering well

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Lisa Pisano, once near death, is recovering well after receiving a new kidney from a genetically modified pig.

Watch best of Dundee United's title-clinching draw

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Watch the highlights of Dundee United's 0-0 draw away to Airdrieonians that clinched the Scottish Championship title and promotion for the Tangerines.

Fire guts homeless shelter in Brazil killing 10

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The blaze erupted in the middle of the night at a guesthouse in Porto Alegre in southern Brazil.

Teenager Guler scores as Real Madrid close on title

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Arda Guler scores on his first La Liga start as Real Madrid close in on the title with victory at Real Sociedad.

Leicester promoted to Premier League after Leeds lose

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Leicester City are promoted back to the Premier League after Leeds United are beaten at QPR.

Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches

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John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.

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Kok hat-trick helps Sharks edge Scarlets

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A hat-trick by Sharks wing Werner Kok proves enough to deny a late Scarlets comeback in Friday's United Rugby Championship clash.

Hull KR beat Wigan as champions lose ground at top

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Hull KR beat Wigan Warriors as the reigning champions lose ground at the top of Super League after a disappointing performance.

Liverpool agree £9.4m Slot deal with Feyenoord

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Liverpool agree a £9.4m deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become the new Reds manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.

Farrell clinches win over Bath as Saracens go second

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Saracens move into second in the Premiership with a 15-12 victory over Bath.

Ulster secure vital win over Benetton in URC play-off push

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Ulster move up to fifth in the United Rugby Championship (URC) standings with a bonus-point win over Benetton at Kingspan Stadium.

Pulse beat Stars to stay in semi-final contention

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London Pulse beat Severn Stars and Cardiff Dragons draw with Strathclyde Sirens in the Netball Super League.

See how Gaza campus protests spread across the US

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What started a week ago at Columbia University has led to hundreds of arrests at multiple college campuses.