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A state of emergency has been declared after a dam in a Russian-controlled part of southern Ukraine has been irrevocably damaged by an explosion, leading to flooding in the area already hit by months of conflict.

The Russian Ministry of Defence has claimed that Ukraine launched a "large-scale offensive" in the south of the Donetsk region.

Pope Francis has left Rome's Gemelli hospital following a check-up.

The Australian mother jailed for 20 years over the deaths of her four children says her release is a major victory for "science and especially truth". 

Hong Kong's government has asked a court to ban a popular song which became an unofficial anthem for the 2019 pro-democracy protests.

Jim Hines, the first man to break the 10-second barrier for the 100 metres, has died aged 76.

Apple has announced it will upgrade its autocorrect feature so it no longer changes one of the most common expletives to the word "ducking".

A suspected senior member of the Kinahan cartel has been arrested while eating at a restaurant in Spain.

US regulators have filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance, alleging a string of violations including the misuse of investor funds.

A businessman-turned-activist has walked more than 2,600 miles through 14 countries as part of his climate campaign to promote carbon capture.