The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

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The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

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Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.

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No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

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The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

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Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

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The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

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Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.

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A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

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A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

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Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

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Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

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The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

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A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

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Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

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With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

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Iranian authorities have imposed an internet ban but using trusted sources, special correspondent Fergal Keane hears from those traumatised by conflict and government repression.

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Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.

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BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

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