Ukraine war: Zelensky tells Russians - Putin is destroying you

Ukraine's president says his country will never forgive Russians for the terror they have inflicted.

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Ukraine war: At least one dead in Russian strikes on Kyiv

The mayor of the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, says one person is dead and 20 others injured after missile strikes.

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World celebrates arrival of 2023

As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe.

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Venezuelan opposition votes to abolish parallel government

Juan Guaidó had Western support in his efforts to force President Maduro out of office.

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Ukraine war: Explosions heard in Ukraine capital Kyiv - mayor

Mayor Vitaly Klitschko confirms a series of blasts in the city, as air raid sirens are heard nationwide.

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New Year: Auckland welcomes in 2023 with fireworks display

Fireworks light up the sky in Auckland - one of the first countries in the world to mark the new year.

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Afrochella: Shock at end of Ghana music festival

The festival is extremely popular with African Americans who like to see in the New Year in Africa.

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China Covid: Spain among latest countries to announce testing

Spain is the latest country to announce controls as China prepares to reopen its borders.

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Bolanle Raheem killing: Nigerian police officer charged with murder

A female lawyer was shot in the main city, Lagos, as she was returning home from a church service.

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Afghanistan: Woman protests Taliban's education ban with single word of God

"Adela" staged an extraordinary solo protest in front of Kabul University while invoking words from the Quran.

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Trump's taxes released after years-long effort

The former president had long sought to keep his records from being seen by the public.

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Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified.

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Republican George Santos facing investigations for lying about resume

George Santos, elected to Congress in November, has admitted to lies about work and education experience.

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EU calls screening of travellers from China 'unjustified'

Italy is responding to China's Covid surge with mandatory testing - but the EU will not follow suit.

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Ex-Pope Benedict is lucid and alert - Vatican

Aged 95, he remains in a serious but stable condition, a day after Pope Francis said he was very ill.

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Kosovo: Serbs agree to dismantle barricades after talks

The barricades were erected earlier this month in response to the arrest of a former police officer.

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Netanyahu's hard-line new government to take office in Israel

There is concern about the plans of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies.

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Bolanle Raheem killing: Nigerian police officer suspended

A female lawyer was shot in the main city Lagos as she was returning home from a church service.

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US storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle

Chunks of ice and snow-capped rocks surround the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US.

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19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.

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US winter storm death toll rises as bad weather drags on

Clean-up is underway in Erie County, which was one of the hardest hit regions in the US.

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Iran protests: 100 detainees facing death penalty - rights group

Five women are among those sentenced to death or facing capital charges, a rights group says.

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Fisherman survives by clinging to ocean buoy for two days

The man fell from his boat and managed to swim to a signal buoy off the coast of Brazil.

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Andeans use fighting tradition to resolve conflict

An annual event in Peru aimed at settling old issues for the new year involves people fighting to music.

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Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains

Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains.

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Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place

Legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from Mexico is extended.

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Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices

PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Republican George Santos admits lying on his CV

George Santos, who was recently elected, says he misrepresented his education and employment history.

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Ghana police ban harmful New Year prophecies

Predictions by some faith leaders have sometimes caused anxiety and harm, the security services say.

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Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov dies in Indian hotel fall

Meat millionaire Pavel Antov, who recently denied criticising the war in Ukraine, had just turned 65.

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Burkina Faso explosion: Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence

A landmine kills at least 10 passengers as the West African country battles a jihadist insurgency.

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China to end Covid quarantine for foreign arrivals

The measure, to take effect from 8 January, is part of China's about-turn on its zero-Covid policy.

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Brazil's far-right faithfuls are not giving up

With only days to go until Lula is sworn in as president, some of his opponents refuse to accept defeat.

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Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada.

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China stages big military incursion, Taiwan says

More than 70 fighter jets and drones crossed into its air defence zone, the defence ministry says.

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Brazilian held over alleged bomb plot to stop inauguration

Police say the man was planning to "create chaos" ahead of the swearing-in of President-elect Lula.

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US winter storm: Severe weather continues to cause disruption

Strong winds and freezing temperatures cause power cuts and travel chaos across North America.

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction

Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago.

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Captagon: Jordan seizes huge amphetamine haul at Iraq border

Six million pills of Captagon, known as "the poor man's cocaine", were being smuggled in date paste.

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Pope's Christmas plea for 'immediate end to senseless war'

Pope Francis calls for peace in his annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican.

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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.

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Paris shooting: Aftermath of violent unrest following deadly attack on Kurds

Protesters in the French capital overturned cars, setting some on fire, and hurled objects at police.

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A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America

Nick Miller has the latest forecast.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs

The latest restriction from Afghanistan's Islamist rulers says women are breaking strict dress codes.

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Paris shooting: Protests after deadly attack on Kurds

Protesters clash with police following Friday's shootings, which killed three people.

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Huge fuel tanker blast near South African hospital

A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge explodes in a huge fireball, killing eight people.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill seven

At least seven people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city.

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Canada's polar bear population plummets - government report

Climate change is said to be a key factor in a 27% decline in the population over the past five years.

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Megan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper

Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.

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Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.

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Paris shooting: Police on the scene after gunman opens fire

Emergency services cordon off the area where a gunman opened fire in the centre of the French capital.

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Philippines cockfighting: Charges laid over alleged kidnappings

Dozens of people linked to the lucrative cockfighting industry have gone missing in the Philippines.

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Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, leaves jail in police car

Charles Sobhraj is freed after serving 19 years for several tourist murders in Asia in the 1970s.

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Spain approves divisive transgender bill

The change has exposed rifts in the governing coalition between the Socialist party and Podemos.

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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s high-stakes election gamble

The former Pakistani PM says he will dissolve two provincial assemblies to force early elections.

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Uffizi gallery's German director Schmidt lays down email rules in Italy

After seven years at Italy's flagship museum, Eike Schmidt has clearly had enough of bad punctuation.

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Afghanistan: Taliban arrest women protesting against university ban

It is the latest policy restricting women's education since the Taliban returned to power last year.

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Train derailed after smashing into truck in Collegedale, Tennessee

Another driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera.

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World Cup: Chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires after celebrations

Millions of people had attended a victory parade in the streets of the capital.

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Bomb cyclone: Powerful winter storm may disrupt holiday travel

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions could unleash travel chaos across the US and Canada.

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Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, to be freed from Nepal jail

Frenchman Charles Sobhraj, a serial killer portrayed in a hit BBC drama, will be released and deported.

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Afghanistan: Tears and protests as Taliban shut universities to women

As the Taliban shut universities and other education centres, Afghan women see their future crumble.

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Gambia coup attempt foiled - government

Four soldiers are under arrest following Tuesday's plot, President Barrow's government says.

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Baby pink iguanas spotted for first time in Galapagos Islands

There are only thought to be a few hundred of the critically endangered species left in the world.

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Toronto: Eight teenage girls charged with killing man

The teenagers are accused of attacking a 59-year-old man in Toronto in what police called "a swarming".

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BBC correspondent mobbed by joyous Argentina fans

The BBC's Katy Watson was surrounded by fans when reporting on World Cup celebrations in Buenos Aires.

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Benin Bronzes: Germany returns looted artefacts to Nigeria

The return of 20 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany's efforts to deal with a "dark colonial history".

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Paraguay jail break: Inmates escape through tunnel

Eight members of the international PCC criminal gang are on the run and one has been recaptured.

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Kerala: Indian woman asks for £5 help, gets £54,000 in donations

Subhadra's life changed after she asked her son's teacher for money to buy food for her children.

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Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal

The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation.

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Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.

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A-League - Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory abandonment: Three charged after pitch invasion

Police charge and bail three men after a pitch invasion forced the Melbourne derby in the A-League to be abandoned.

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World Cup 2022: Choose your best tournament XI

Who caught your eye the most at the 2022 World Cup? We reveal the XI with the best average ratings, who the stats say was best and ask you to choose your team of the tournament.

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Rwanda asylum seekers: 'Fighting to survive'

The BBC goes to Rwanda as a court rules on the UK's plan to send asylum seekers there.

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ANC conference: Cyril Ramaphosa wins as uncertainty beckons for South Africa

South Africa's president needs to convince a frustrated public that his party can fix challenges.

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Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire

Officials say an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in a tunnel linking Kabul to the north.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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World Cup final: Argentina beat France on penalties in dramatic Qatar showpiece

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory, beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling climaxes in final history.

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Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange.

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ANC conference: Mkhize rivals Ramaphosa in tight ANC party race

The South African president is in a tight race with former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to lead party.

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China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves

The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.

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The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling

Scientists say a rare reef habitat near the mouth of the Amazon is at risk from oil exploration.

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Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested

Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement gripping Iran.

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Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist

Police say 31 objects from Dresden's Green Vault have been recovered after a €113m robbery in 2019.

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Guns confiscated at US airports hit record levels

More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.

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Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China

The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China.

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A-League: Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory game abandoned after spectator injures player

The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator during a pitch invasion.

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Jacob Zuma sues South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of ANC conference

Rivalry between South Africa's former and current president spills over into a possible criminal case.

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A third of US executions botched in 2022 - report

Seven of 20 execution attempts were visibly problematic or took an inordinate amount of time.

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US-Africa: President Joe Biden courts the continent as rivals make advances

Washington makes a renewed effort to strengthen African ties in competition with China and Russia.

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Wagner Group: Burkina Faso anger over Russian mercenary link

Ghana's president says the presence of Wagner fighters in its neighbour is distressing.

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Wieambilla: Australia police killers posted video during shootout

Six people - including two officers and a neighbour - died in the ambush in Queensland on Monday.

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Fish tank explodes at Berlin Radisson Blu hotel

The giant aquarium at the Radisson Blu hotel was home to around 1,500 exotic fish before it burst.

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Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk

Some reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post have had their accounts suspended.

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US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers.

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Sudanese woman sentenced to stoning death will go to jail instead

She was initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, prompting an international outcry.

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Nizar Banat: Palestinian activist's family asks ICC to probe death

Nizar Banat's family submits a case against the Palestinian Authority over his death in custody.

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Twelve children among 39 rescued from migrant boat

A teenager is confirmed to be among the four people who died, while four others are still missing.

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Boris Becker: Former Wimbledon champion released after serving eight months of prison sentence

Boris Becker is released from prison after serving eight months of his sentence for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.

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Four in EU-Qatar bribery inquiry to stay in custody

The arrests follow a year-long investigation into an alleged bribery affair involving Qatar.

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French police search Macron party office and consulting firm

The raids are part of inquiries into the use of consultancies by France's president in 2017 and 2021.

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Barbados scraps laws banning same-sex acts

The nation becomes the third in the Caribbean to scrap colonial-era laws that criminalise gay sex.

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Venezuela corruption: Hugo Chávez's nurse guilty of money laundering

Claudia Díaz was the nurse of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who named her treasurer.

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China consulate clashes: Six Chinese officials removed from UK

A pro-democracy demonstration turned violent outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester in October.

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World Cup: Morocco fans' heartbreak as Doha flights cancelled

The last-minute cancellations sees many fans unable to travel to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

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Ukraine energy: Zelensky calls for 50 million lightbulbs

Ensuring Ukraine's energy supply is key to ending Russian aggression, President Zelensky says.

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Breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy announced

US researchers have overcome a major barrier to achieving low-carbon nuclear fusion.

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US inflation rate slows as fuel costs fall

US inflation rose 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October.

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US-Mexico border: Long queue of migrants seen near El Paso

US authorities are preparing for a rise in crossings as Covid-era laws expire.

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament

Jacinda Ardern had just finished answering a question by David Seymour, the leader of a minor opposition partner.

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Viktor Bout: Russia's released arms dealer joins ultranationalist party

Viktor Bout, known as the "merchant of death", was last week exchanged in a high-profile US prisoner swap.

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Peru's new leader proposes early election amid protests

Dina Boluarte says she will ask Congress to bring elections forward by two years from 2026 to 2024.

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China to de-activate national Covid tracking app

It's a further sign that Beijing is moving away from its controversial zero-Covid strategy.

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Ukraine war: Odesa port reopens after energy network hit

The Black Sea port of Odesa has resumed operations after Russian strikes against the city on Saturday.

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Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla, 270km from Brisbane.

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EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief

Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.

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One of Central America's most active volcanoes erupts again

Guatemala's Fuego forces authorities to close the country's largest airport and a major highway.

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Zimbabwe power outages hit businesses and families

Zimbabwe is only generating one third of its energy needs, hitting businesses and families hard.

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest

Andahuaylas airport is forced to shut as protests continue over the impeachment of President Castillo.

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Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues

Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks.

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Twenty seven bodies dumped by the roadside in Zambia

Residents alerted police after spotting the bodies of the men in Ngwerere near the capital Lusaka.

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Chile volcano: Alert issued after Lascar rumbles to life

The Lascar volcano, in the north, sends a plume of volcanic ash and hot gases 6,000m into the sky.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

Yan Rachinsky, from rights group Memorial, tells the BBC he ignored the order from the Kremlin.

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal

The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals.

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World Cup: Fans in Morocco and around world erupt with joy

Supporters cheer as the North African side beats Portugal, defying expectations.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities.

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'I have no business with fraud' - Nigerian star D'banj

The Afrobeats star maintains his innocence after his arrest on allegations of fraud by authorities.

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Madhya Pradesh: India boy, 8, dies after being trapped in well

An eight-year-old boy dies after being stuck inside a 400ft-deep borewell in India's Madhya Pradesh state.

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WTO says Trump's US steel tariffs broke global trade rules

The US said it disagreed with the ruling and would not remove the border taxes.

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Ex-MEP arrested over allegations of bribery by Gulf state

Prosecutors suspect the country tried to influence European Parliament decisions through bribery.

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Penguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails

The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns.

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Kremlin critic Yashin jailed for 8 years for 'fake news' on Russia war

Prominent opposition figure Ilya Yashin gets more than eight years for discussing alleged war crimes.

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The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac

After being freed from Russian and US prisons, Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed in Abu Dhabi.

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France makes condoms free for 18 to 25 year olds

The new health measure follows an increase in sexually transmitted infections in France.

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The bill just approved by the Congress also includes interracial marriage - not protected by federal law until now.

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Celine Dion postpones tour dates as she reveals incurable health condition

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Griner, who was freed in a prisoner swap, is arguably the greatest-ever female basketball player.

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The US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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South Korea: Age system to be standardised from 2023

South Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country's age system to the international method.

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DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels executed over 130 civilians - UN

Investigators say the civilians - including 12 children - were "arbitrarily executed" by M23 rebels.

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Top US court hears case that could reshape elections

The Supreme Court case could drastically increase the power of state lawmakers over election laws.

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Members of the Reichsbürger movement are increasingly becoming a headache for the German authorities.

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Volodymyr Zelensky is Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year

The nomination of Ukraine's president is "the most clear-cut in memory", the magazine's editor says.

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Ndambi Guebuza is among 11 defendants found guilty of corruption for a $2bn failed fishing project.

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Plesiosaur fossil: Rare find in Australian outback excites scientists

The 100-million-year-old fossil is the first such find in Australia to have a complete head and body.

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Iran protests: Ex-president Khatami says rulers must heed protesters' demands

A former Iranian president makes rare public comments praising anti-government protesters.

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Cristina Fernández: Argentina awaits verdict in VP's trial

Cristina Fernández is accused of leading a conspiracy to award public work contracts to a friend.

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World Cup: Korean ambassador parties despite his team's defeat

The South Korean ambassador to Brazil hosted a party as the two countries clashed in the World Cup.

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The network says it has evidence that Shireen Abu Aqla was shot by an Israeli soldier "deliberately".

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TV Rain: Latvia shuts down Russian broadcaster over Ukraine war coverage

The channel has been accused of showing content that supports Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Kerala: Indian men jailed for rape and murder of Latvian tourist

Two men have been sent to jail for life for the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in Kerala in 2018.

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Ryan Fischer was shot by James Howard Jackson while walking two of the singer's French bulldogs.

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Spain cannabis: Police arrest 30 accused of disguising drugs as Ukraine aid

The cannabis was packed in boxes and moved in "solidarity convoys" to evade police, the Guardia Civil said.

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North Carolina: FBI investigates gun attack on Moore County power grid

Tens of thousands are without power and schools have been closed following the incident.

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Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated from the area around Mount Semeru.

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At least 20 people are still missing after a landslide engulfed a bus and several other vehicles.

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Asia's growing strength on the football field is on full display at this year's World Cup.

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Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must act amid concerns within the bloc over US climate legislation.

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Arsene Wenger suggests that countries that protested at the World Cup have seen their on-field performances suffer as a result.

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Iran executes four men over alleged links with Israel's intelligence service

The executions come at a time of heightened tensions in Iran after more than two months of protests.

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Syria: Protesters storm governor's office in southern city of Sweida

Protesters in the Druze-majority city of Sweida reportedly call for the overthrow of President Assad.

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Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general

The move would mark a concession to protesters but it has not been confirmed by other authorities.

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The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation".

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Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered.

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South Korea: Former security advisor arrested over border killing 'cover-up'

Suh Hoon is accusing covering up events surrounding the killing of an official by North Korea.

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Ukraine war: New images show Russian army base built in occupied Mariupol

Satellite photos show Russia is constructing a new army base in the occupied port city.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's career hangs in the balance over allegations he covered up a theft at his farm.

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US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber

The first new bomber in three decades could cost nearly $700m (£569m) per plane.

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The German auctioneer suspends finalisation of the sale after an angry response in Poland.

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Ladyzhyn's 18,000 people went without heating for a week after Russian missiles hit its power plant.

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Drone footage shows deadly flooding in parts of Brazil

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Ukraine war: Animal eye packages sent to six embassies across Europe

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China condemns British lawmakers' Taiwan visit

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India remittances set to hit record $100 billion in 2022

Remittances sent to low and middle-income countries have grown by 5% this year, says the World Bank.

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Florida woman sues Kraft mac and cheese over preparation time

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Russian mercenary videos 'top 1bn views' on TikTok

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It is one of only three regions in the world where the virus that causes Aids is still on the rise.

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Escape of Taronga Zoo lions in Sydney caught on camera

Taronga Zoo, in Australia, has released footage of the incident, which happened last month.

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Chinese web users bypass censors to remember Jiang Zemin

Chinese netizens use toads, spectacles and the word ‘grandpa’ to talk freely about their ex-leader.

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Mauna Loa, in the US state of Hawaii, lights up the sky as it erupts for the first time since 1984.

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Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough

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World Cup 2022: Iranian protesters celebrate football team's elimination

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An avian influenza outbreak is to blame for the deaths of more than 13,000 birds, many of them pelicans.

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Janusz Walus is stabbed and wounded days before he was due to be released on parole.

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Malawi rolls out world's first malaria vaccine

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Japan death row prisoners sue government to stop hangings

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Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site.

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Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.

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Several people are unaccounted for after mud swept away homes and cars on the island of Ischia.

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World Cup 2022: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica - Keysher Fuller earns shock win

Japan fail to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller's late goal earns Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory.

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World Cup 2022: Fifa opens disciplinary against Serbia over controversial Kosovo flag

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Serbia's football association after its team hung a controversial flag depicting Kosovo in their dressing room.

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Charles Blé Goudé, once seen as a divisive figure, flies back after being acquitted by the ICC.

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Robert Lewandowski scores his first World Cup goal as Poland earn a crucial victory over Saudi Arabia that leaves Group C wide open.

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Ukraine war: Putin tells Russian soldiers' mothers he shares their pain

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Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court.

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Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law

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Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges

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Asim Munir: Pakistan's former spy chief named as army head

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Malawi ex-leader's stepson held over mass graves of suspected migrants

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Russia revives Soviet-era car brand Moskvich

It is reviving the Soviet-era Moskvich brand, though the car's design has been updated.

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Ukraine war: Fresh strikes reported in capital Kyiv

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Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses

Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed during Monday's earthquake.

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Kenya bans 'biopiracy' export of lucrative baobabs

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World Cup 2022: Superb Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in Group C opener

Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, pull off one of the World Cup's biggest shocks as they beat two-time winners Argentina in Lusail.

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Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79

The guitarist and singer was a key member of Cuba's Nuevo Trova movement after the revolution.

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Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned.

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World Cup 2022: Some fans miss kick-off after Fifa ticket app issues

Some fans struggled to load their QR code tickets before England's opening match against Iran.

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Christie's auction house says the seller has decided to loan it to a museum instead.

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An earthquake has struck the main Indonesian island of Java, leaving scores dead.

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Israel PM-designate Netanyahu wins libel case against ex-PM Olmert

Benjamin Netanyahu and his family sued Ehud Olmert for claiming that they were mentally ill.

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Chris Hemsworth: Alzheimer’s risk prompts actor to take acting break

The Thor star has revealed he has a significantly heightened risk of developing the disease.

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Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government.

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FTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn

FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings.

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World Cup 2022: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia double gives South Americans win

Hosts Qatar open the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt.

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Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament

The country is left in political limbo after no coalition gains enough seats to form a government.

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Zaporizhzhia shelling: UN demands stop to fighting at Ukraine nuclear site

The head of the nuclear watchdog issues an urgent plea after new blasts near the Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Ukraine war: We will rebuild, vows mayor of flattened Mariupol

The key city is occupied by Russia - but the exiled Ukrainian mayor is still making plans.

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Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub

The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday.

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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected.

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A senior official tells the BBC the Artemis missions will lead to astronauts living on the Moon.

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Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister has reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine on a visit to the country.

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The British prime minister is making his first visit to Ukraine since taking office.

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Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

Crowds gather on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunite after months apart.

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Giant panda gifted to Taiwan by China dies

Tuan Tuan was given to Taipei zoo by Beijing in 2008 before relations between China and Taiwan deteriorated.

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Ukraine war: Almost half Ukraine's energy system disabled, PM says

As temperatures drop below freezing, Russian missiles have crippled parts of the country's energy system.

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Yuriko Koike says wearing turtleneck jumpers this winter will help reduce energy consumption.

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Iranian protesters set fire to Ayatollah Khomeini's house

Social media images show crowds cheering as fire engulfs the Islamic Republic founder's ancestral home.

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Priscilla Sitienei: Primary school pupil aged 99 dies in Kenya

Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates.

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MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine.

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Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.

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Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah's sister says his health deteriorated when he stopped eating and drinking.

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Ukraine war: Dashcam footage shows near-miss blast in Dnipro

Video shared on social media shows a driver narrowly avoiding being hit by an explosion in Dnipro.

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The Hollywood star grew up speaking Afrikaans - many fellow South Africans are outraged by her comments.

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Malta moves to ease EU's last total ban on abortion

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Ukraine war: Zambia demands answers for death of student Lemekhani Nyirenda

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Afghanistan: Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

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Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate.

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Ukraine moves quickly to maintain order in Kherson, facing Russian troops across the Dnipro river.

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Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

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Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia.

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Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia.

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The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.

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The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks.

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Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy

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The Obama Foundation called the incident a "shameless act of cowardice and hate".

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Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs.

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Twitter lays off staff at its only Africa office in Ghana

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Russia orders its military out of the Ukrainian city Kherson, the only regional capital captured in the war.

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A bridge collapses in India's Gujarat state sending hundreds plunging into a river, with at least 32 people confirmed dead.

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Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area.

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Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "inventing attacks".

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Dozens in cardiac arrest in Seoul's Halloween crowds

Some 50 people in Halloween crowds treated for cardiac arrest in nightlife area of South Korean capital, Seoul, officials say.

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Guantanamo Bay: US releases oldest detainee Saif Ullah Paracha

Saif Ullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees.

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Aerial video shows Nancy Pelosi's home after attack

Footage shows police standing outside the home of Nancy Pelosi after her husband was attacked.

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The pair confirm their separation and say they "arrived at this decision amicably".

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Nancy Pelosi's husband 'violently assaulted' after break-in

An assailant broke into the couple's California home on Friday morning, a statement says.

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Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle

An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack.

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Taiwan invites Chinese vets to treat beloved panda

Tuan Tuan was gifted to Taiwan by Beijing in 2008, but relations have soured between the neighbours.

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Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life.

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Russia's president says the West is unable to stay in charge, but is "desperately trying" to cling on.

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Poland demolishes Soviet-era monuments

The statues were torn down in response to a law that prohibits totalitarian regimes.

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Germany plans to legalise recreational cannabis

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Turkey arrests doctors' chief for 'terror propaganda'

Sebnem Fincanci is held after calling for an inquiry into claims that the army used chemical weapons.

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The body of a Paraguayan rebel leader was taken into prison for his jailed sister to bid farewell.

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A crowd of protesters defy riot police to mark 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death in custody.

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Mercedes-Benz becomes latest Western company to pull out of Russia

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He lifted a ban on transgender people serving in the military and opened up all roles to women.

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Texas synagogue siege: US gun supplier jailed for almost eight years

Henry "Michael" Dwight Williams sold the gun to Faisal Akram just days before a siege at a synagogue.

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Adidas cuts ties with rapper Kanye West

The fashion giant said it does "not tolerate antisemitism" after the rapper's recent remarks.

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Ethiopia civil war: Warring sides begin peace talks

These are the first formal negotiations since the devastating conflict began nearly two years ago.

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Russian court rejects Brittney Griner appeal over jail term

The US basketball star argued her nine-year jail term was disproportionate, but the court upheld the sentence.

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Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

Such incidents are not uncommon in Uganda where boarding school dormitories can be overcrowded.

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Krasovsky: Russia bans 'burn Ukrainian kids' TV presenter

Russian state TV suspends a famous presenter - but its anti-Ukrainian rhetoric continues.

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Erfan Rezaei: Iran protester shot dead after removing poster - source

Security forces allegedly killed Erfan Rezaei, 21, after he tore down a photo of the supreme leader.

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Myanmar crisis: 50 killed in air raid on Kachin rebels, reports say

Villagers said there was no warning before the air force dropped bombs on a concert in Kachin state.

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Michigan school shooting: Teenager pleads guilty to killing classmates

The gunman killed four students last year and faces charges, including terrorism - which is unusual.

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Ukraine war: Russian spy chief blames West for nuclear tension

The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service falsely accuses the West of nuclear war threats.

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Paraguay rebel leader Villalba killed in clash with army

Osvaldo Villalba was the main leader of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), a Marxist rebel group.

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Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya

Arhsad Sharif was killed by Kenyan police officers in what they say was a case of mistaken identity.

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Diwali 2022: India celebrates the festival with a dazzling display of lights

Millions of Indians are illuminating their surroundings with lamps and fireworks to celebrate the festival.

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Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row

Uganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe's environmental concerns.

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

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Salman Rushdie has lost sight in one eye, agent Andrew Wylie says

Literary agent Andrew Wylie gives an update on the novelist's health two months after his stabbing.

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China congress: What do people say about China's new leadership team?

It's considered sensitive to talk about China's party leaders in public, but not impossible.

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Philippines: Student 'anti-cheating' exam hats go viral

College students were asked to create headwear to help resist the urge to peek at others' papers.

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Ukraine war: The cost of occupation in Kherson region

As Ukraine retakes territory, villagers tell the BBC about their precarious survival under Russian rule.

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Xi Jinping's party is just getting started

China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader.

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A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

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Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78.

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Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.

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Hu Jintao: The mysterious exit of China's former leader from party congress

Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the end of China's Communist Party congress?

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Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities

Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid.

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Iran: Climber Elnaz Rekabi apology was forced, source says

Elnaz Rekabi had said her hijab fell off by mistake, but a source says she was threatened to say so.

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Chad protests: Overnight curfew after protests turn deadly

Around 50 people died in pro-democracy protests as the international community condemns violence.

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Steve Bannon enters court, talks of 'illegitimate regime'

The former Trump adviser walked past protestors yelling 'traitor' before speaking to media.

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Ralph Lauren apologises after Mexico indigenous 'plagiarism' claim

The fashion giant was accused by the wife of the Mexican president of copying indigenous designs.

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Ugandan ivory trader sentenced to life in prison

The wildlife authority describes this as a landmark punishment in the protection of rare species.

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The downfall of Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon, a right-wing media personality-turned-Trump adviser, is back in court once again.

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The flying car that could turn into a biplane

An American start-up reveals a novel design, but what is the future of flying cars?

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Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM barred from running for office for five years

The election commission bars the former leader for unlawfully selling gifts he received as prime minister.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of plot to blow up dam

Ukraine's leader warns of a "large-scale disaster" if Russia targets the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant.

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Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing rival grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others, after they accused him of cheating.

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Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US

Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says.

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Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world.

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Qatar scandal: Exclusive BBC interview on trauma of invasive medical examinations

British and Australian women speak out about their trauma following invasive medical examinations by Qatari officials in 2020.

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China anger over death of girl, 14, sent to Covid quarantine

Footage of the teenager visibly ill have sparked anger online - relatives say pleas for help were ignored.

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Abolfazl Adinezadeh: Teenage protester shot dead by security forces - sources

Security forces fired a shotgun at point-blank range at Abolfazl Adinezadeh, 17, sources say.

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Eurovision: Bulgaria is latest country to pull out of Liverpool song contest

Bulgaria is not on the list of 37 nations to be confirmed for next year's song contest in Liverpool.

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Giraffe kills toddler in South Africa game park

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Argentina celebrates return of Maradona's World Cup final shirt

It was donated by Germany's Lothar Matthäus, who swapped shirts with Maradona during the 1986 final.

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War in eastern Ukraine involves not only artillery strikes, but close combat, as the BBC's Jonathan Beale finds.

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Vladimir Putin is tightening security across Russia, with the introduction of different security levels.

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Sweden ditches 'feminist foreign policy'

The new foreign minister said the label had become more important than its content.

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A Hong Kong pro-democracy protester gives his account of violent scenes at Manchester's Chinese consulate.

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Asra Panahi: Iran schoolgirl died after being beaten by security forces, teachers say

Security forces allegedly attacked Asra Panahi, 15, after she refused to sing a pro-establishment song.

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Anna May Wong: Actress becomes first Asian American on US currency

She will appear as part of an effort to feature notable women on American quarters.

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Silvio Berlusconi boasts of closeness to Vladimir Putin

A leaked audio recording of the former PM threatens to cause another headache for Italy's Giorgia Meloni.

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BBC reporters around the globe explain how the political and economic upheaval is being viewed.

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Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty".

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Germany fires cybersecurity chief 'over Russia ties'

Arne Schönbohm is accused of being too close to Russia through an association he helped set up.

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Japan heritage worker backs car into oldest toilet at Kyoto temple

The man, whose job is to help preserve cultural heritage, mistakenly reversed into the toilet, police say.

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Kanjuruhan stadium: Indonesia to demolish site of arena disaster

More than 130 people died at the Kanjuruhan stadium after police fired tear gas, causing a stampede.

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China defends violence at Chinese consulate in Manchester

The incident saw a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester pulled into consulate grounds and beaten up.

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Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

Daniel Rendón Herrera led a paramilitary army and smuggled 80 tonnes of cocaine to the US.

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Nord Stream blast 'blew away 50 metres of pipe'

Danish police say explosions damaged two underwater pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany.

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Russian tower block in flames as aircraft crashes

A military plane went down on or near a multi-storey building in the southern town of Yeysk.

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Ulf Kristersson: Swedish parliament elects new PM backed by far right

Ulf Kristersson forms a centre-right coalition, but with a far-right party wielding significant influence.

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Ye "will never have to fear being removed from social media again", Parler boss George Farmer posts.

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The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise.

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Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead

Nigeria is used to seasonal flooding, but this year has been significantly worse than usual.

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Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.

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Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates

Cities in Tigray are reportedly being carpet bombed as food and medical supplies are running out.

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China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?

As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event.

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At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine

Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report.

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Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island.

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BioNTech: Could Covid vaccine technology crack cancer?

BioNTech's mRNA cancer trials started long before the pandemic, and have shown some early encouraging signals.

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A shelter for displaced people that comes in a flat-pack and takes a few hours to assemble.

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Funeral for girl and father after Irish explosion

The funeral of Creeslough victims Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe has taken place.

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Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped

Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground.

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Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade.

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Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media.

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Beyond Meat executive exits after biting incident

Douglas Ramsey was suspended from his post last month after he was accused of biting a man's nose.

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Zanzibar swimming crabs deaths being investigated

Thousands of dead swimming crabs have washed up on the beaches of the Tanzanian islands.

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Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe

January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests.

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Russian-installed Kherson leader in evacuation plea amid Ukraine advance

Civilians in the Russian-occupied region are urged to "save themselves" from Ukrainian rocket attacks.

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Alex Jones: 'Moment of reckoning' for Infowars conspiracist

The Infowars host faces huge damages - but will it make a difference to online lies?

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France sends Germany first gas amid Russia energy crisis

The new flow was sent in "European solidarity" after Russia cut energy supplies to Europe.

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West Bank pressures grow amid Israeli closures

Thousands of Palestinians have movements restricted as Israel steps up operations after killings.

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Malala Yousafzai visits Pakistan after deadly floods

The activist travelled to the country for the second time, since she was shot by the Taliban in 2012.

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US inflation rises more than expected in September

Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs.

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Syrian soldiers killed in army bus bombing near Damascus

At least 18 soldiers are reported dead in one of the deadliest attacks in months near the capital.

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Slovakia: Two dead after shooting outside LGBT bar

Police say the suspect was found dead after the rare gun attack, thought to have been a hate crime.

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Kanye West interview pulled over 'more hate speech'

An appearance on talk show The Shop is pulled, days after he posted anti-Semitic messages on Twitter.

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Is religious freedom under attack in Nigeria?

Religious freedom is protected under the Nigeria's constitution but religious bodies have increasingly been under attack.

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Gas taps can be still turned on to EU, says Vladimir Putin

The Russian president says the "ball is in the EU's court", but Germany quickly rejects the offer.

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Lab-grown brain cells play video game Pong

Australian and UK researchers grow brain cells in a lab that have learned to play a 1970s video game.

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Parkland shooting: Jury to begin deliberations on sentencing

Nikolas Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty in October last year to 17 counts of murder and attempted murder.

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Pedro Castillo: Peru's embattled president faces fresh legal battle

Peru's attorney general has filed a complaint against Pedro Castillo, which could lead to his suspension.

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Irish women's team apologise over pro-IRA chants

The FAI and Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw apologise for a pro-IRA chant by the team's players after the World Cup play-off win.

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Uganda Ebola outbreak: Capital Kampala records first death

Nineteen people have now died in this outbreak but there are no other recorded cases in Kampala.

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Mahathir Mohamad: Former Malaysia PM to run for office aged 97

The veteran politician first entered parliament in 1964, and has been prime minister twice.

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