Ghislaine Maxwell: Rape survivor describes 'locking eyes' with Maxwell in court

Sarah Ransome says Maxwell was the "enforcer" in the sexual abuse that was carried out by Maxwell and Epstein.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cities around the world are canceling Dec. 31 parties amid Omicron fears.

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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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We’re Getting Close to ‘Universal’ Vaccines. It Hasn’t Been Easy.

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Trump Won’t Let America Go. Can Democrats Pry It Away?

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Here’s the latest on what courts have said about Biden’s vaccine mandates.

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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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Tesla Drivers Can Now Play Video Games Even With Car Moving

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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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Millions of Followers? For Book Sales, ‘It’s Unreliable.’

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Your Face Is, or Will Be, Your Boarding Pass

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It’s Never Too Late to Go to College and Rewrite Your Story

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Is Gluten-Free Bread Healthier than Regular Bread?

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Hollywood Loves a Monstrous Mommy. Can It Do Her Justice?

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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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Ahead of Biden’s Democracy Summit, China Says: We’re Also a Democracy

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Inside Tesla as Elon Musk Pushed an Unflinching Vision for Self-Driving Cars

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The Best Thrillers of 2021

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Bearing Witness to Svalbard’s Fragile Splendor

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‘Just Total Chaos’: Floods Bring Death and Devastation to Dairies

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Why New York Is Unearthing a Brook It Buried a Century Ago

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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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The Pandemic Has Your Blood Pressure Rising? You’re Not Alone.

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New York Religious Schools Face a Vaccine Mandate. Will They Fight It?

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What Does the U.S. Owe Separated Families? A Political Quandary Deepens

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A Glimmer of Justice in Death Penalty States

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El metaverso viene en camino y el mundo no está preparado

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An Apartment in the Big City, at Wisconsin Prices

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We Are Not Going to Run Out of Hypocrisy Anytime Soon

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Why Humans Aren’t the Worst (Despite, Well, Everything Happening in the World)

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Opioids Feel Like Love. That’s Why They’re Deadly in Tough Times.

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Would You Want to Be a Child Star?

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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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Las labores del tabaco en Kentucky: belleza lacerante y realidad hostil

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Lesson of the Day: ‘Why Are More Black Kids Suicidal? A Search for Answers.’

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Where Omicron Could Have Spread

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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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Welcome to ‘Web3.’ What’s That?

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | Dec. 6, 2021

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The Week in Business: Uncertainty Over the New Virus Variant

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Leading the Pack in Her First Marathon

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El diseño de los coches me está aburriendo

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Italy’s efforts to integrate migrants benefit many, but leave most in shelters.

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Poland’s harsh treatment of migrants at the border puts it at odds with the Catholic Church.

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Omicron, Michigan, Rockefeller Center: Your Weekend Briefing

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The Sunday Read: ‘The Emily Ratajkowski You’ll Never See’

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‘Maybe he will take some of us,’ says one migrant waiting to see the pope.

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On Syria’s Ruins, a Drug Empire Flourishes

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When the Biggest Spenders Aren’t Coming Back Any Time Soon

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A Bitcoin Boom Fueled by Cheap Power, Empty Plants and Few Rules

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Homes That Sold for Around $600,000

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On its 4-Year Cue, Skiing Re-enters the Spotlight Ahead of Olympics

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Why We Want Readers to Choose the Best Book of the Past 125 Years

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Is an All-Encompassing Mobility App Making a Comeback?

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Francis chastises the West over its approach to migrants.

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Two European flash points for migrants: the Belarus border and the English Channel.

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How the outlook worsened for undocumented migrants in Europe and the U.S.

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Putting migrants on the global stage, in words and in action.

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