Sarah Ransome says Maxwell was the "enforcer" in the sexual abuse that was carried out by Maxwell and Epstein.
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Friday, 31 December 2021
Jeffrey Epstein: Charges dropped against prison guards who falsified records
The pair admitted falsifying records to show they had monitored Epstein on the night of his death.
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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser seeks evidence he could not sweat
Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court.
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Breakaway Super League, Tokyo's 'Covid Games', cricket's racism crisis - a huge year for sports news
BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting.
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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado truck driver's sentence cut by 100 years
Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people.
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Colorado Wildfires: Thousands evacuated as buildings burn
Around 30,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep across US state of Colorado.
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Thursday, 30 December 2021
Virginia Confederate monuments likely headed to black history museum
A black history museum and culture centre in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials.
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Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US
The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict
Annie Farmer, who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell, said the verdict was a 'tremendous relief'
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Tiger shot and dies at Naples Zoo in Florida after biting cleaner's arm
A cleaner had tried to pet or feed the animal in an unauthorised area, the sheriff's office said.
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Notable African deaths of 2021: From 'Ethiopia's Elvis' to mega pastors
A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.
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Putin and Lukashenko team up for ice hockey match
The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries.
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Wednesday, 29 December 2021
Ukraine tensions: Biden and Putin phone call seeks 'diplomatic path'
The presidents of the US and Russia will speak again in a bid to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.
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Russia orders health and drug checks for foreigners
Business groups criticise a new law requiring mandatory fingerprinting, drug tests and STD checks.
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Covid: Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases - WHO
The warning comes as record cases are once again reported across the US and Europe.
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Alaska 'Icemageddon' warning follows heat record
The coldest US state faces weather extremes after heavy snowfall and torrential rain.
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Malawians mourn ex-First Lady Anne Chidzira Muluzi
Tributes are paid to Anne Chidzira Muluzi, the first woman to hold the title there, who died aged 69.
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China: Public shaming returns amid Covid fears
Four men accused of people trafficking are paraded through streets, to mixed reactions online.
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Sabine Weiss: Legend of street photography dies at 97
Famed for her images of Paris street life, she was the last member of the French humanist group.
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Citroën Egypt advert accused of normalising sexual harassment
The French carmaker features a pop star taking a photo of a woman apparently without her consent.
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Ukraine: Three die after memorial candle lit in hospital ward
The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital.
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Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian detained - lawyer
Prize-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija called the president's son "obese" on Twitter.
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Hong Kong's Stand News independent website shuts down after raid
Stand News has stopped operating following the arrest of seven people with links to the outlet.
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Tuesday, 28 December 2021
The mystery of the home where the Queen was born
Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war?
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Fighting to learn in Venezuela
Despite the country's continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schooling.
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Robert E. Lee: Virginia workers open Civil War era time capsule
The 130-year-old capsule contained flags, books and bullets related to the Confederate States.
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Desmond Tutu: Remembered by daughter as a 'hugger'
Nontombi Naomi Tutu says her father "went to meet his God, ready and willing."
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Russian court orders oldest civil rights group Memorial to shut
The Supreme Court dissolves a civil rights group formed to remember victims of Communist repression.
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France shuts mosque in Beauvais for sermons 'defending jihad'
An imam in the northern town of Beauvais was accused of inciting hatred and violence in his preaching.
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Egyptian pharaoh's mummy digitally unwrapped for first time
CT scans allowed archaeologists to study Amenhotep I's body and learn about his death and burial.
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South Africa court blocks Shell's oil exploration
Environmentalists hail the ruling as a victory in their efforts to protect marine life.
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Myanmar: Save the Children says army attack killed staff
The charity says two of its workers, both new fathers, are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December.
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Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket
Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again.
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Monday, 27 December 2021
Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City
The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues.
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Leading American naturalist EO Wilson, dubbed 'Darwin's heir', dies at 92
The award-winning naturalist and conservationist earned the Darwin nickname for his life's work.
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Somalia PM Roble defiant after President Farmajo suspends him
The PM says the president's move over land theft allegations is an attempted coup.
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Mauritius oil spill: MV Wakashio ship captain sentenced
The magistrate says she hopes the 20-month sentence for the oil spill will "serve as a lesson".
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Andrzej Duda: Polish president vetoes controversial media law
Opponents say the law banning foreign ownership in the media aimed to silence government critics.
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Amber Heard names new dog after Australian minister embroiled in feud
The US actress names her new dog after the Australian minister who said her dogs should go home in 2015.
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Sunday, 26 December 2021
India's unwinnable battle against spitting
The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public.
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My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war
US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war.
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'A dark day': South Africans remember Tutu
The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90.
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Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero
The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90.
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In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world.
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Sudan coup: Security forces accused of violence against protesters
Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace.
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Saturday, 25 December 2021
The Chinese mother backing bigger families
Chen Ting is a mother of three and businesswoman who encourages other women to have more children.
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Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells
Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think.
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Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California
Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve.
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Spain's La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months
The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September.
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Pope's Christmas Day message
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, to the city and the world.
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James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic mission
The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on its mission to show the first stars to light up the Universe.
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Friday, 24 December 2021
French zoo closed temporarily after pack of nine wolves escape
No people were injured during the incident, but the wolf pack was killed due to safety concerns.
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'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event
A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.
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Police stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party.
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Russia fines Google over illegal content breach
The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover.
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Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread
Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide.
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Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks
Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group.
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Thursday, 23 December 2021
James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong
The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students".
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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination
Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix.
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Sudan women protest against 'rape by security forces'
Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday.
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Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè: Monarch of once-powerful West African kingdom dies
Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè, thought to have been in his nineties, had ruled over Abomey for two years.
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President Putin: West must give us guarantees over Ukraine
In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe.
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Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’
A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film".
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Belgium agrees to close controversial ageing nuclear reactors
The plants have for years sparked safety fears from neighbours including Germany.
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Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Pillar of Shame: Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square statue removed
Workers at the University of Hong Kong dismantle the sculpture commemorating the 1989 massacre.
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Turkey arrests US diplomat over alleged passport handover
Police say the US man gave the document to a Syrian trying to travel to Germany from Istanbul airport.
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US safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay
It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving.
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Xi'an: Chinese city under lockdown as Covid cases rise
More than 13 million people in the city of Xi'an have been told to stay at home amid a Covid outbreak.
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Libya elections: Delay called for in presidential poll
The electoral commission says the landmark election should be postponed for a month.
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French outcry over academic in Grenoble Islamophobia row
Dozens of academics warn that freedom of expression is at risk after a German professor is suspended.
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Yemen war: Funding crisis forces UN to cut food assistance
Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration.
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Tuesday, 21 December 2021
Covid Omicron: Variant will push Europe hospitals towards brink, says WHO
The UN health body's Europe head says another storm is coming, as countries brace for a surge in cases.
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Hungary's Viktor Orban to defy EU over immigration law
PM Viktor Orban vows to stick by an asylum law the European Union's top court deemed illegal.
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OnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief
The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.
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Is Russia preparing to invade Ukraine? And other questions
What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders.
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Malaysia hit by the worst floods in decades
At least 14 people have died and tens of thousands evacuated their homes after torrential rain.
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Madagascar: Minister 'swims for 12 hours' after helicopter crashes at sea
The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident.
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Spain police thwart raffle of Christmas hamper stuffed with drugs
Police have arrested two men allegedly trying to raffle off a "narco-basket" stuffed with drugs.
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Covid Omicron: Biden buys 500m test kits to tackle surge
The US will also deploy more military medics amid fears the holiday season will boost a Covid spike.
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Israel rejects 'alarm call' by Christian leaders in Jerusalem
Church leaders say "radical groups" are attempting to drive Christians out of the Holy Land.
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Mauritius oil spill: Captain guilty over tanker spill
The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef last year leaking about 1,000 tonnes of fuel.
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Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled
The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency.
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Kosovo agrees to rent prison cells to Denmark to ease overcrowding
Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan.
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Monday, 20 December 2021
Prosecutors call Ghislaine Maxwell predator as defence claims sensationalism
Prosecutors said Ms Maxwell was a "sophisticated predator". Her lawyers called it "sensationalism".
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Donald Trump sues NY attorney to block inquiry into his company
The former US president says the probe into his businesses violates his constitutional rights.
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Viya: Top Chinese live-streamer fined $210m for tax evasion
Internet celebrity Huang Wei, known as Viya, is accused of hiding her personal income from officials.
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What is Russia's Vladimir Putin planning?
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg looks at what might be on the Russian leader's mind amid growing tensions.
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Gabon youth coach arrested after male rape claims which he denies
Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies.
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Timed Teaser: Bruce Springsteen's back catalogue - who bought it?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Leading Egyptian activist jailed for five years
Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups.
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Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands
Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.
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Quidditch leagues set to pick new name after JK Rowling trans row
US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch want to "distance themselves" from JK Rowling's views.
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Davos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron
The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid.
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Sunday, 19 December 2021
What is the metaverse?
From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is.
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The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner
If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution.
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Algeria and a question of identity: Who counts as African?
North Africans love the Cup of Nation but for some, their African identity is open to question.
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Covid-19: Can freebies tempt Indians to get vaccinated?
Some Indian states have offered unusual vaccine incentives, but experts say this may not be enough.
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Myanmar: BBC investigates military's mass killings
Eyewitnesses and survivors say that soldiers rounded up villagers before separating the men and killing them.
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Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile presidential election
His far-right rival José Antonio Kast conceded defeat less than 90 minutes after polls closed on Sunday.
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Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest
The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political.
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Liz Truss replaces Lord Frost in post-Brexit talks
The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival
The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival.
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Jake Paul: YouTube star knocks out Tyron Woodley in Florida for fifth win
Jake Paul calls his sixth-round knockout of Tyron Woodley "the moment of my life" after he extends his perfect record to five wins.
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Sudan coup: Thousands protest on uprising anniversary
Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October.
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Highlights from the career of architect Richard Rogers
Lord Rogers, who has died aged 88, designed the Millennium Dome and the Pompidou Centre.
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Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fight at the AO Arena in Manchester.
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Saturday, 18 December 2021
Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award.
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Explosion at Pakistan bank kills at least 14
Officials say the blast in the southern city of Karachi may have been caused by a gas leak.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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The Ashes: England collapse again as Australia take total control of second Test
England's Ashes hopes are in a sorry mess after another dismal batting collapse on day three of the second Test against Australia.
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Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US
The conflict has deeply divided the Ethiopian community in Washington DC - the largest in the US.
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Super Typhoon Rai: Walking through the storm's trail of destruction
Watch this video that shows the extent of the devastation in Cebu City in the Philippines.
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Friday, 17 December 2021
Son's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral
A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media.
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Anti-5G necklaces found to be radioactive
Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories.
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Russia Ukraine: Moscow lists demands for defusing Ukraine tensions
Moscow says Nato should abandon hopes of Ukraine joining and Nato states should get rid of weapons.
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Two teens slide to safety from fourth floor New York apartment fire
Watch this dramatic video of them escaping through a window and sliding down a pole to the ground.
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Israeli PM vows to catch W Bank ambush killers
Troops search for suspected Palestinian gunmen after an Israeli is shot dead and two others wounded.
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Andry Rajoelina: French nationals sentenced for Madagascar coup plot
The two men are accused of planning to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina.
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Super typhoon Rai: Philippine tourist island Siargao among areas hit
Power and communications are down on the popular island of Siargao after strong winds and heavy rain.
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Sweden's Gavle Christmas goat torched... again
A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist.
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Dust storms and tornadoes hit the US Midwest
Days after deadly tornadoes ripped through four states, more severe weather has hit parts of the US.
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Thursday, 16 December 2021
Haiti kidnappers release remaining missionaries
The missionaries from the US and Canada were abducted in mid-October by a powerful crime gang.
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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Defence attorneys begin arguments
A spokesperson for Ms Maxwell said on Wednesday she is "too fragile" to testify in her own defence.
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Reddit: Social media platform files to go public
Reddit was at the centre of the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon earlier this year.
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Claudette Colvin: Civil rights pioneer has record cleared
Ms Colvin was the first person to be arrested for challenging Montgomery's bus segregation policy
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Super typhoon Rai: Thousands flee as storm lashes southern Philippines
People take shelter amid warnings the storm will cause widespread flooding and destruction.
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Santa Claus delivers presents to children in Peru... via a fire ladder
This Santa Claus in Lima, Peru, uses a special way to deliver presents to children with Covid.
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Wednesday, 15 December 2021
bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69
Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends".
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Megan Thee Stallion 'told to dance' by Tory Lanez before alleged shooting
Rapper Tory Lanez is accused of hurting the songwriter after a party in Hollywood in July 2020.
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On the front line as Afghan children battle malnutrition and measles
The BBC reports from a hospital in remote Ghor province which is struggling to cope.
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New York City names first female police chief
Keechant Sewell, 49, will be the first woman to lead the US's largest police force in its 176 years.
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Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd civil rights case
The former police officer is already serving a 22 year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd.
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Hamilton gets knighthood for services to motorsport
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton receives his knighthood for services to motorsport from Prince Charles during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
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2022 World Cup: Ex-media officer loses Qatar corruption appeal
Abdullah Ibhais claims he was prosecuted for corruption after raising concerns about migrant workers.
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Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing users' data
The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian regulator found.
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Riccardo Ehrman: Journalist who prompted Berlin Wall to fall dies
Riccardo Ehrman asked the historic question that led to East Germans tearing down the wall in 1989.
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German court jails hitman for Berlin murder on Russia's orders
A court finds Vadim Krasikov guilty of an ex-Chechen rebel's murder, which it says Russia ordered.
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Tuesday, 14 December 2021
Haiti fuel tanker blast kills dozens in Cap-Haïtien
The victims had been gathering leaking fuel from a vehicle involved in an accident, reports say.
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Trump's son urged father to intervene in 6 January Capitol riot
Donald Trump Jr urged his father's aides to get the ex-president to stop the mob, text messages show.
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Kentucky tornadoes: Two-month-old girl is youngest victim
The parents of Oaklynn Charleigh Koon say their hearts are "shattered" over their daughter's death.
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Hungary migrant deaths: Car crashes avoiding police
Hungarian police said the driver was arrested after his vehicle rammed into a flower shop.
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Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests
Sergei Tikhanovsky, a former presidential candidate, is convicted after a trial condemned as a sham.
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Arctic Circle's record high temperature sounds 'alarm bells'
The highest temperature recorded in the region last year - 38C (100F) - is officially confirmed.
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Monday, 13 December 2021
Kim Kardashian passes California 'baby bar' law exam
The reality TV star and businesswoman says "don't ever give up" after passing on her fourth attempt.
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Golden Globes: Belfast and The Power of the Dog lead field for troubled awards
The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and Sir Kenneth Branagh's Belfast lead the race.
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Russia explosion: Teen detonates device at Orthodox convent school
At least 12 are reported injured after the blast at an Orthodox school near a nunnery outside Moscow.
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Israeli Prime Minister Bennett in first trip to UAE as Iran threat looms
Naftali Bennett meets Abu Dhabi's crown prince at a time of rising tensions in the region.
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Police and migrants clash outside Mexico City
The migrant caravan has been slowly winding its way through Mexico to the United States border.
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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid
Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy.
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Kentucky tornadoes: Rebuilding lives from 'hell on Earth'
Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town.
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Sunday, 12 December 2021
Alibaba fires employee who accused boss of rape
The Chinese e-commerce firm has fired the woman, who went public with accusations in August.
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Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in rebel hands
Tigray forces had left Lalibela 11 days ago as federal forces and their allies had been advancing.
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Obituary: Vicente Fernández, Mexico's king of ranchera
Known as the king of ranchera music, Fernández was immensely popular in Mexico and the US.
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Reckya Madougou: Opposition leader jailing damages Benin democracy - lawyer
Reckya Madougou becomes the second opposition figure to be convicted in Benin in less than a week.
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Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says
Moscow is amassing troops on Ukraine's border, but President Putin insists they pose no threat.
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Anne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, dies aged 80
The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire.
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Saturday, 11 December 2021
Alan Shepard: Bezos space company sends first US astronaut's daughter to space
Laura Shepard Churchley's father, Alan, became the first American in space in 1961.
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Albert Benaiges: Ex-Barcelona academy chief faces sex abuse claims
The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s.
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Kentucky weather man films tornado 'ground zero'
Weather man Noah Bergren shows the BBC the "utter devastation" of the tornadoes in the town of Mayfield.
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'Deadliest tornado system to ever run through Kentucky'
The governor of the US state of Kentucky says Friday's tornadoes were the worst the state has seen.
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Drone footage shows Amazon warehouse collapse
Tornadoes have ripped through several states killing more than 50 people, authorities say.
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US Olympic boycott: Uyghurs and Hong Kongers react
Protesters at the US Capitol welcomed the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing games, but say more is needed.
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Friday, 10 December 2021
Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov share joy over win
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov published investigations that angered the leaders of their countries.
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Singapore: Man feared for life during otter attack
Graham George Spencer was left with more than 20 wounds after he was bitten by the animals.
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Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff gives secret gig after Satanic slur
Two of Anna von Hausswolff's French gigs were cancelled under pressure from fundamentalist Catholics.
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Ghana's Covid restrictions: All adult arrivals must be vaccinated
Unvaccinated Ghanaians have two weeks to return home - and will be given a jab at the airport.
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Donald Trump swears in criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu’s loyalty
The former president rails against his once-close ally, and says he saved Israel from destruction.
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Bipin Rawat: India holds funerals for top general and his wife after crash
Gen Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash, was cremated with full military honours.
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Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
Julian Assange is closer to being extradited after the US government wins its extradition case in London.
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Thursday, 9 December 2021
Lina Wertmüller: Groundbreaking Italian film director dies aged 93
Wertmüller became the first woman ever to be nominated for an Oscar for best director in the 1970s.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Jury sent home for day after lawyer falls sick
The lawyer - who has a non-Covid-related illness - is needed for questioning of an upcoming witness.
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Omicron and boosters: Your questions answered
Will we need regular boosters, can we vaccinate children under 12? Experts answer your questions.
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Woman fined €1,200 for causing Tour de France pile-up
The woman's cardboard sign brought down dozens of cyclists during a stage of the elite race in June.
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China committed genocide against Uyghurs, independent tribunal rules
A London-based unofficial tribunal says China is deliberately preventing births among Uyghurs.
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Farm laws: India farmers end protest after government accepts demands
The announcement was made after hectic negotiations between farmer groups and the government.
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Saudi camel beauty pageant cracks down on cosmetic enhancements
More than 40 camels are disqualified for receiving injections and other cosmetic enhancements.
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Sauti Sol singer Chimano hailed in Kenya for coming out as gay
Kenyan gay rights activists welcome Sauti Sol star Chimano's decision to "no longer live a lie".
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Human remains found in car linked to 45-year-old cold case
Tests are under way to confirm that the remains belong to missing student Kyle Wade Clinkscales.
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China warns nations will 'pay price' for Olympic boycott
The US, UK, Australia and Canada won't be sending government representatives to the Winter Olympics.
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Wednesday, 8 December 2021
Sanna Marin: Finland's PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact
Sanna Marin went on a night out on Saturday, hours after her foreign minister had tested positive.
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Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturers in court
They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women.
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Tuesday, 7 December 2021
Indonesia volcano: BBC reporter surrounded by houses buried in ash
Watch Valdya Baraputri in Indonesia describe the path of destruction from Mount Semeru's eruption.
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Indonesia volcano: Toll rises after Mount Semeru buries villages
Mount Semeru has continued to be active since the major eruption on the island of Java on Sunday.
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Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife
Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life.
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Monday, 6 December 2021
Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".
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New York Religious Schools Face a Vaccine Mandate. Will They Fight It?
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Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors
The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden.
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Sunday, 5 December 2021
Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation".
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The Sunday Read: ‘The Emily Ratajkowski You’ll Never See’
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When the Biggest Spenders Aren’t Coming Back Any Time Soon
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Two European flash points for migrants: the Belarus border and the English Channel.
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