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Hollywood actor Donald Sutherland, known for his roles in The Hunger Games and Animal House, has died aged 88.
His son and fellow actor Keifer (KEE-FER) Sutherland confirmed his father's death in a statement on Thursday, calling him "one of the most important actors in the history of film".
Sally Patterson reports.
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Climate change made extreme heat felt in the United States, Mexico and Central America around 35 times more likely, according to scientists.
The World Weather Attribution says many extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of global warming.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged.
They remain at 5.25%, the highest it's been for 16 years.
But a rate cut could soon be on the cards, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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The Nigerian government and the Space Exploration Research Agency in the U.S are partnering to send a Nigerian to space for the first time.
Tesem Akende reports.
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The European Union has agreed its latest round of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The new measures will target the Russian energy sector and clamp down on sanctions circumvention
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
A shocking incident has unfolded as nine individuals, including the Deputy Priest of Bugandika Parish from Misenyi District in the Kagera Region, have been apprehended under the suspicion of involvement in the death of an albino toddler named Asimwe.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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Two teenage boys in France have been charged with the rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a suspected anti-Semitic attack in a Paris suburb.
The brutality of the attack has shocked France ahead of the general election that could bring the far-right National Rally to power for the first time.
Ross Cullen reports.
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At least 29 people have died in India after consuming toxic liquor while dozens have been hospitalised, according to local media reports.
The incident took place in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Japan’s main opposition party is filing a no-confidence motion against Cabinet.
The move follows criticisms of government measures to reform party funding as ‘inadequate’.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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900,000 students in India are now stuck in limbo after officials scrapped a common entrance exam just a day after the students took the test.
Officials say the "integrity of the exam was compromised" - raising concerns about questions leaking ahead of the test.
The exam is mandatory for students seeking admissions in PhD programs or looking for teaching roles in federal government run universities.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Record-breaking temperatures are expected across the United States, as a heat dome continues to intensify over the northeast of the country.
Several states have opened cooling centres in libraries, town halls, and other public spaces to help residents without air conditioning.
It comes as many Americans celebrate Juneeteenth on Wednesday, a federal holiday commemorating the ending of slavery.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Nvidia has overtaken Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable public company.
The computer chip maker — at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom — now has an overall market valuation of $3.34 trillion USD.
Benji Hyer reports.
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