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How Armenia is trying to build a Silicon Valley in the Caucasus

The country is aiming to boost its technology sector by training children in tech from a young age. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ew48p13y0o

German defence minister says Ukraine should not agree to sweeping territorial concessions

Boris Pistorius says Boris Pistorius said Kyiv "should not go as far as the latest proposal by the American president". source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20z20kyvxxo

The price of love - the doctor who has South Africa talking about financial abuse

A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr72g3drd11o

Australia's universal healthcare is crumbling. Can it be saved?

More and more Australians, regardless of where they live, are delaying or going without the care they need. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv56q82vnro

Zelensky and Trump meet before Pope's funeral

The two leaders held talks ahead of attending the service in Vatican City on Saturday. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8gpdj704mo

DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days

The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9w8q91ld75o

How much has Elon Musk's Doge cut from US government spending?

BBC Verify has looked at the agency's biggest claimed savings, examining the figures and speaking to experts. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4j33klz33o

'Very, very toxic': The risk of asbestos in Gaza's rubble

The mineral, once widely-used, releases toxic fibres into the air when disturbed that can cling to the lungs and cause cancer. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8y4j91l83o

California passes Japan as fourth largest economy

The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump's tariffs could stunt future growth. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly80zlk1lyo

Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62jxdxng7do

Thousands march through Auschwitz commemorating liberation

Holocaust survivors were part of the crowds taking part in the annual 'March of the Living', 80 years after the camp was liberated. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c20x3xpk7ego

Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood after arrests over attack plots

It is not clear how the ban will affect the Brotherhood's political arm, which is the largest group in parliament. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4w8prpkepo

Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?

Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn05zgd00eko

Where not walking your dog can land you in the doghouse

A total of 370 out of 882 Indian laws criminalise 7,305 acts - from missed dog walks to murder. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0z7lde14eo

Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine

The Russian president's proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpq7ywvw1lzo

Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?

The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly1md6r3l8o

A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest

India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g49pgx6d0o

Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia

Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70zxzd69r3o

India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82

At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyqqz9mr6yo

The mother and children trapped between two conflicts

Fighting between rival forces resumes in South Sudan, while a full-scale civil war rages in neighbouring Sudan. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnv5rm71r28o

Anxiety at US colleges as foreign students are detained and visas revoked

High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his squeeze on US schools. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20xq5nd8jeo

Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck

China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx17361pw1o

The rise and wobble of India's EV pioneer Ola

Ola, once a rising star, is facing falling sales amid rising competition and regulatory scrutiny. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15vgegl7pjo

Syrians have more freedom after Assad, but could they soon lose it?

There are concerns around what democracy could look like and the role of Islam in the new regime. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4nqe3724vo

What we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and MS-13 allegations

BBC Verify looks at the evidence behind allegations that the Salvadoran mistakenly deported to a mega-prison was a dangerous gang member. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1k4072e3nno

The truth about life on other planets - and what it means for humans

Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8jwj90ejno

Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop

Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cj45yl5dy42o

Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China

The chip manufacturing giant, which has been at the heart of the AI boom, will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2xzn6jmzpo

The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia

America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9ljwgg9y0o

Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage

The group says it lost communication after an Israeli strike on where Edan Alexander was being held. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvqnd7y5n0o

Palestinian student activist arrested at US citizenship interview

The green card holder was held "in direct retaliation" for his role in campus protests, says his lawyer. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy0332y7xzo

More than 400 killed by rebels in Sudan says UN

The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8e5kj5gmdo

In Canada's car capital, auto workers brace for the worst

The auto sector in Windsor, Ontario, has employed generations of Canadians. Now the future is uncertain and US tariffs are "like a stab in the back". source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clywvdpyp52o

'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - women speak out from occupied Ukraine

Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93gy91y43vo

Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'

The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwynegdv09eo

From Dubai to Lidl: How one woman's pregnancy craving launched a craze

The story behind the Can’t Get Knafeh of It chocolate bar, which combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with shredded pastry. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c209ndewxy3o

Everyone's jumping on the AI doll trend - but what are the concerns?

As online users create AI Barbie-like dolls of themselves, experts urge caution over AI's energy and data use. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yg690e9eno

What we know about the Hudson helicopter crash

Six people have been confirmed to have died following the crash near to the New Jersey side of the Hudson. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1eg67vlqg3o

British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document

A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang, despite the man having no connection to the group. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly22xm8kx1o

Palestinian teen attacker freed after nine years in Israeli prison

Amnesty International says Ahmed Manasra endured "shocking ill-treatment" after he was imprisoned at the age of 13 in 2015. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1eg6pylq87o

Why Trump is hitting China on trade - and what might happen next

There is much more to this than straightforward retaliation, writes John Sudworth, and it traces back to his first term. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qwwe9rdwlo

The plans to put data centres in orbit and on the Moon

Proponents say space-based data centres will be more secure, but sceptics say big hurdles remain. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjewvpkw7weo

War has changed Zelensky - but now is the time for him to transform again

As the "coalition of the willing" meets at Nato headquarters today, pledging to support Ukraine with a peacekeeping force, how have the last three years shaped the wartime president - and where does he go from here? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62jxe99e71o

AI chips not ice creams - minister's dig at Indian start-ups sparks debate

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says Indian start-ups need to focus more on deep-tech innovations. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp91yr5eg3vo

Can the US return man deported to El Salvador? Immigration lawyers think so

Lawyers and experts say the case has the potential to upend due process for immigrants in the US. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27gzdzqrgo

US court orders White House to restore access for AP journalists

The AP was prevented from accessing the White House over its continued use of the term "Gulf of Mexico" in its coverage. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78je27x2v9o

Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind by peace deal

Ethnic Armenian Ruben Vardanyan's fortune is of little use now that he is facing a possible life term in jail. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86jw1w0n5vo

Watch: Plume of black smoke over Parisian skyline after 'major' fire

A fire at a waste disposal centre caused smoke to rise above buildings in the French capital city. source https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cp8jl583rn0o

Wild market swings as tariffs rattle US economy

Stocks swung sharply in the US, as Trump offered mixed signals about appetite for trade talks. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrvngj03jlo

Tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?

Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77njdlvj66o

Australia PM candidate ditches plan to end work from home

Peter Dutton's Liberal-National coalition had said the move would improve efficiency in the public sector. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70zkdr7758o

India's rivers are home to 6,000 dolphins - but they are in trouble

Gangetic and Indus river dolphins are found in over two-dozen rivers in India. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg70pprzegyo

US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5x775plnlo

Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza

Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency workers in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah on 23 March. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0xp969n69o

Anti-Trump protests in cities across US declare 'hands off'

Thousands of protesters have gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump's second term. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz79ewg193ro

Rubio dismisses criticism over US response to Myanmar quake

The US has been accused of not doing enough to help Myanmar due to the shuttering of its humanitarian aid agency. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9vq1qx0jqo

Trump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pact

Some African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx4w1yj1vdo

Katya Adler: How will EU respond to Donald Trump's tariffs?

The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c24q5jqyle0o

Trump tariffs trigger steepest US stocks drop since 2020 as China, EU vow to hit back

Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom". source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly1g63x7q8o

'Grateful and honoured': Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

At CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Cruise led the crowd in a moment of silence to honour Kilmer. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz95xd15480o

Marine Le Pen's ban has outraged France's far right - and they may well seek revenge

Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government? source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx27lg8vp41o

How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone

Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8je14g2eno

Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

He starred in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, then had treatment for throat cancer. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5ry5x9xz0o

The man mourning 170 loved ones lost in Myanmar's earthquake

Scores of Muslims died in Sagaing when their mosques collapsed during Friday prayers at the end of Ramadan. source https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2e98xep10o