I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's

Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.

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SpaceX launches crew to ISS

The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral with two Americans, a Russian and a Canadian who will spend up to six months aboard the International Space Station.

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The children dying in India's remote tribal heartland

At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.

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Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends

The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.

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Flydubai passenger describes putting attacker in chokehold after cockpit stabbing

Other passengers on the Israel-bound flight described the "terrifying" moment the plane dropped.

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Lindsay Clancy appears in court as her lawyer pushes for murder case dismissal

Clancy's defence lawyer wants her to be cleared of murdering her three children in 2023 but prosecutors say the state proved guilt.

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The journalist who became king in Uganda

Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.

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Journalist to be crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute

Kijanangoma is being crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.

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French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested

Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.

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Stuck between superpowers: How Australia navigates the China-US rivalry

Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner.

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Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen

In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.

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Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX's 13 Starship test flights

The BBC's Ricky Boleto looks how previous SpaceX test flights went.

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Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says

The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.

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Senior Kazakh officials detained after 14 service members swept out to sea

Seventeen service members were swept out to the Caspian Sea during military exercises.

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Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech

The Israeli delegation could be be seen cheering in support during Netanyahu's speech.

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Watch: The arms race in space explained

The UK has jammed satellites to defend itself from hostile threats, the BBC has been told.

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Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace

Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.

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Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time

Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.

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Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences

Shadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.

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Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results will be crucial

Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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