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Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats in Los Angeles.

The singer reported a series of "deeply alarming" incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.

Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.

Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.

As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.

Thousands of Kyiv residents ran for shelter following what officials said were ballistic missile strikes on the city centre.

Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.

The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.

There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.

The latest film sees Woody, Buzz and the other toys compete with a new tablet for children's attention.

Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.

Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year.

Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women's doubles at Queen's.

Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.

The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.

IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.

Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.

Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see Pursuit of Jade's Zhang Linghe.

Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.

Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.

Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.