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Donald Trump accuses Meghan of disrespect towards royal family

Former president says Prince Harry ‘has been used horribly’ in interview with Nigel Farage

Nasa launches first rocket from Australian commercial spaceport June 27, 2022
It is Nasa's first launch from a commercial site outside the US - and a landmark moment for Australia.
Afghanistan earthquake: Villagers report aftershocks but no aid June 27, 2022
In a remote Afghan village residents fear a new earthquake and aid has not yet reached the nearest town.
NFHS-5: Why contraception remains a woman’s burden in India June 27, 2022
More Indians are using contraception, but it largely remains a woman’s responsibility, says a government survey.
Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia? June 26, 2022
Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected.
Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines June 26, 2022
All but two of 165 people who were aboard a blazing ferry are rescued in the central Philippines.
The Indians choosing not to have children June 25, 2022
A growing number of Indians are deciding to not become parents. The BBC spoke to them to find out why.
Afghanistan earthquake: hospital struggles to help survivors June 25, 2022
Caring for victims is a challenge in a country already in the grip of a humanitarian crisis.
The moment a woman was saved from rushing flood waters in China June 25, 2022
It took rescue crews multiple attempts to reach the woman who was clinging to her car.
Chess: Russia and Ukraine face off in India amid war June 24, 2022
Russia's Arkady Dvorkovich will take on Ukraine's Andrii Baryshpolets for the top post in chess administration.
Agnipath: Where Indian army job dreams are made and broken June 24, 2022
Inside coaching centres where desperate young people study to get a job in the armed forces.
Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost June 24, 2022
Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins.
USS Samuel B Roberts: World's deepest shipwreck discovered June 24, 2022
The US Navy ship "Sammy B" sank off the Philippines in a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese.
Japanese man loses USB stick with entire city's personal details June 24, 2022
A Japanese worker lost a USB stick containing the data of 460,000 people during a night out.
Aukus: Australia's new PM vows 'reset' with France after submarine row June 24, 2022
It follows the French president accusing Australia's ex-PM of lying to him over a submarine deal.
Maharashtra: What is India's 'luxury resort politics'? June 24, 2022
In India, politicians are often whisked away to fancy resorts at the time of a crisis - why?
Tangshan and Xuzhou: Fury and questions over China's treatment of women June 23, 2022
Two prominent cases of abuse have ignited a debate about misogyny among the country's young women.
Afghanistan quake: Gyan clinic with five beds for 500 injured patients June 23, 2022
A worker at the only health clinic in Gyan in Paktika province, tells the BBC how they were overwhelmed.
Droupadi Murmu: Who is the BJP nominee for Indian president June 22, 2022
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says Droupadi Murmu will make a "great president". But who is she?
Ankur Warikoo, Rachana Ranade: The YouTubers Indians turn to for financial advice June 21, 2022
Finance YouTubers are riding high as millions turn to them for advice and brands seek collaborations.
Are Indian police near solving rapper's murder? June 21, 2022
Police have made a number of arrests, but how close are they to solving Sidhu Moose Wala's murder?

Russia in historic foreign debt default, report says June 27, 2022
The country fails to make $100m interest payment due to sanctions and is reported to be in in default.
Nasa launches first rocket from Australian commercial spaceport June 27, 2022
It is Nasa's first launch from a commercial site outside the US - and a landmark moment for Australia.
Afghanistan earthquake: Villagers report aftershocks but no aid June 27, 2022
In a remote Afghan village residents fear a new earthquake and aid has not yet reached the nearest town.
NFHS-5: Why contraception remains a woman’s burden in India June 27, 2022
More Indians are using contraception, but it largely remains a woman’s responsibility, says a government survey.
China and Hong Kong: Five moments in fraught relationship since handover June 27, 2022
From the Olympics to mass protests, the 25 years since handover have seen highs and lows.
Why do so many devastating earthquakes happen in Afghanistan? June 27, 2022
At least 1,000 people have died in Afghanistan's worst earthquake in two decades
Ukraine war: BBC journalist Olga Malchevska returns to bombed Kyiv home June 26, 2022
Olga Malchevska was live on air when she saw images of her childhood home in the aftermath of a Russian attack.
Roe v Wade: Church that helped Jane Roe still aids abortion-seekers June 26, 2022
A Dallas church linked to Jane Roe will keep helping women get abortions despite Supreme Court ruling.
Forced to Beg: Tanzania’s Trafficked Kids June 26, 2022
A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a human trafficking network smuggling disabled children from Tanzania to Kenya.
Kenyan policeman's suicide: A widow's grief June 26, 2022
The force takes on mental health to help officers affected by stress - but for some it comes too late.
US Athletics Championships: Noah Lyles edges out Erriyon Knighton in 200m final June 26, 2022
World champion Noah Lyles beats teenager Erriyon Knighton to win the men's 200m final at the US Athletics Championships with an impressive time of 19.67 seconds.
Will electric motorbike sales take-off across Asia? June 26, 2022
Soaring petrol prices could speed up the transition to electric much faster than expected.
Travelers Championship: Xander Schauffele wins by two shots June 26, 2022
American Xander Schauffele wins the Travelers Championship by two shots in Connecticut.
Colombia: Scores injured in deadly bullfight stand collapse June 26, 2022
Scores of people are injured and four have died after a wooden stand fell, local officials say.
Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict June 26, 2022
Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region.
Women's PGA Championship: In Gee Chun wins third major in Maryland June 26, 2022
South Korea's In Gee Chun completes a wire-to-wire victory at the Women's PGA Championship in Maryland for her third major title and first in six years.
Ukraine round-up: Conflict overshadows G7 summit June 26, 2022
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles for a second day, ahead of a key G7 summit of Western leaders.
Ireland v India: Tourists secure comfortable seven-wicket win in Malahide June 26, 2022
World number one side India secure a comfortable seven-wicket win over Ireland in the first of a two-game T20 series in Malahide.
England v New Zealand: Jack Leach says it is 'very special' to play under Ben Stokes June 26, 2022
Spinner Jack Leach says it is "very special" to be part of England's thrilling new Test era under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
Wimbledon: Emma Raducanu & Andy Murray set for Centre Court on day one June 26, 2022
Britain's Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray are set for Centre Court when Wimbledon gets under way on Monday.