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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Spectacular scenes as Hawaii volcano erupts

Aerial footage shows Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, spewing lava into the air.

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Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

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

Lecanemab is the first drug to remove damage, but there are questions around its impact, side effects and use.

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

People were filmed dancing in streets and honking car horns after the football team lost to the USA.

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Peru bird flu: Thousands of pelicans found dead

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 stabbed in South African prison

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

RTS,S jab will be given to five to 17-month-olds across the southern African nation.

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South Africa hero Chris Hani's monument vandalised

The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani.

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Mexico's planned GM corn ban 'deep concern' for US

The US has warned it will take legal action if Mexico presses ahead with an import ban on GM corn.

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Three Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in West Bank

The men were reportedly shot by Israeli troops in two incidents, amid an upsurge in violence.

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Japan death row prisoners sue government to stop hangings

The prisoners are also seeking financial compensation for the 'mental agony' of living in fear of death.

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Monkeypox given new name by global health experts

The change to mpox was prompted by concerns over negative connotations from the name of the virus.

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Toomaj Salehi: Iranian rapper could face death penalty

Toomaj Salehi, who backed the anti-government protests, has been charged with "corruption on Earth".

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Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano

A huge plume of gas is rising from the stratovolcano located near Ecuador's capital, Quito.

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Plane crashes into Maryland high-voltage power lines

The crash caused a mass power outage in the area.

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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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New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York.

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Russian attacks on energy grid amount to genocide, says Ukraine

The prosecutor-general tells the BBC Russian attacks aimed at "the full Ukrainian nation".

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World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

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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Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

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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At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island.

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Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

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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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Ex-'street general' Charles Blé Goudé returns to Ivory Coast

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

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World Cup 2022: Poland 2-0 Saudi Arabia - Robert Lewandowski scores first World Cup goal in crucial victory

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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Imran Khan: First rally by former Pakistan PM since being shot at

The former Pakistani prime minister was shot at during a similar gathering three weeks ago.

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Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork

The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer.

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

Given the scale of destruction from Russia's invasion, his words are certain to infuriate Ukrainians.

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Kiburi the gorilla finds new home at London Zoo

The 18-year-old silverback was moved from Tenerife as part of an international breeding programme.

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Iran players sing national anthem before game

Jeers could be heard from Iran fans in the stadium, while some showed their support for protests back home.

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Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid

The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour.

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Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima arrested for corruption

Saulos Chilima is due in court after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts.

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Iran scores in injury times to beat Wales

Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a heartbreaking - but deserved - last-ditch defeat against Iran in Qatar.

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Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes

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

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Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg.

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Ukraine war: How Ukraine restores power after Russian attacks

Engineers are starting to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during Russia's occupation of Kherson.

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Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law

Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned.

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Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges

Prosecutors had previously dropped charges against Peter Kazimir when he was a finance minister.

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Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.

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

It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country's most powerful job.

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

Police discovered 30 bodies, believed to be of migrants who were being trafficked, in October.

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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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Namibia pulls down German colonial officer's statue in Windhoek

A crowd applauds as German military officer Curt von François's figure is removed from a plinth.

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World Cup 2022: Morocco 0-0 Croatia - 2018 runners-up held in Qatar opener

Croatia, runners-up four years ago, start their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against a well-drilled Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium.

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Ukraine war: Fresh strikes reported in capital Kyiv

The city's mayor Vitali Klitschko said an infrastructure facility was hit, without giving details.

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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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Netherlands captain hits back over armband row

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk hits back at criticism of European teams for deciding not to wear the OneLove armband at the World Cup.

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Nigeria: Teens upcycle rubbish in modern fashion show

A "trashion" show in Lagos raises awareness about the widespread plastic pollution issue in Nigeria.

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Kenya bans 'biopiracy' export of lucrative baobabs

Farmers in the coastal county of Kilifi reportedly sold eight trees to a company based in Georgia.

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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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T. rex auction cancelled after skeleton doubts raised

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

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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the main Indonesian island of Java

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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Artemis: Nasa expects humans to live on Moon this decade

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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UK PM Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv

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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Wear turtlenecks to cut energy bills - Tokyo governor

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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Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

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

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Alaa Abdel Fattah badly affected by hunger strike - family

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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Charlize Theron condemned for saying Afrikaans is dying language

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

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Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale

Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year.

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

The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life or health were at risk.

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Ukraine war: What happened in Poland missile blast?

Last night, a missile landed in Poland, killing two people - here's what we know so far.

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Five protesters receive death sentences in Iran

The verdicts were handed down by courts in Tehran amid a fresh wave of anti-government unrest.

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How missiles in Europe dominated a Bali summit

The best efforts of the G20 organisers were no match for news from a war half a world away.

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Nasa Artemis I rocket blasts off in historic launch

Artemis I is Nasa's most powerful rocket ever and is part of a plan to return humans to the Moon.

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Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.

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Nigeria's President Buhari vows to punish killers of local chief in Imo state

President Muhammadu Buhari says the gunmen in Imo state will face the "full wrath of the law".

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Zero-Covid curbs spark unrest in Guangzhou, China

Protesters overturn a police car and tear down Covid control barriers.

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Kyiv attacked as world leaders meet at G20

Attacks are also reported in other cities, including Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia.

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Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work.

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Ancient fish teeth reveal earliest sign of cooking

Tests on fish remains found in Israel suggest man first cooked far earlier than previously thought.

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Why did Zelensky want a watermelon in Kherson?

Since Russia's retreat from the region memes of the fruit have been widely shared online.

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

Lemekhani Nyirenda was serving a nine-year prison sentence when he went off to fight for Russia.

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Can the UK-France crackdown on Channel smugglers work?

There is no silver bullet, the UK says - but resources on the French coastline are having some effect.

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Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

Afghan judges are told to enforce Islamic law that may include public executions and stoning.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

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EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years.

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Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump.

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US midterms: Republicans blame Trump and McConnell for poor showing

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

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Ukraine war: Kherson curfew and river ban in security crackdown

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

A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts.

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Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

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People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

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

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

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

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

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

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Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

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

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Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

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

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US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss

Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods.

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Putin can’t escape fallout from Russian retreat in Ukraine

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the mood in Russia following its army's withdrawal from Kherson.

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Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy

Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.

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Construction halted at Obama Center after noose found

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

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Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

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

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Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board.

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Itaewon crush: Officer under investigation found dead at home

An officer accused of covering up Seoul's police failings was found in his home, in a suspected suicide.

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Kherson: As Russia retreats, Ukrainians still fear a trap

"I learnt not to believe a word the Russians say," one resident tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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Salto de Castro: Spanish village on sale for €260,000

With 44 homes, a hotel and a church, an uninhabited town on the Portuguese border is on the market.

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KFC apologises after German Kristallnacht promotion

The fast-food chain urged German customers to commemorate the Nazi pogrom with cheesy chicken.

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Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

Nicole has been downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Florida on Thursday.

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Hurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida

Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm.

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Twitter lays off staff at its only Africa office in Ghana

The staff tell the BBC they are insulted after receiving an email about the need for cost cutting.

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Russia to withdraw troops from key city of Kherson

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

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Kherson Russian-appointed deputy governor Stremousov 'killed in car crash'

Russian-installed deputy governor Kirill Stremousov has died in a car crash, Russian officials and media report.

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Brittney Griner: Jailed US basketball star moved to Russian penal colony

While the use of cannabis is illegal in Russia, Moscow has been accused of using the WNBA star "as a political pawn".

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family demand proof of life

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have not heard from him since Sunday, when he started refusing water.

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US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked

Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections.

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Danushka Gunathilaka: Cricketer choked, raped woman, police allege

Danushka Gunathilaka was in Australia for the T20 World Cup when he was arrested on four counts of rape.

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US midterms: Donald Trump says his announcement next week will be 'very exciting day'

Speaking in Florida, the ex-president says his announcement next week will be "a very exciting day".

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Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king appeals in row with former lover

Juan Carlos's lawyers say he should be granted legal immunity, as his former mistress seeks damages.

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Girl hidden in Germany for years by family prompts inquiry

Prosecutors say the eight-year-old girl was locked away for seven years in her grandparents' house.

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Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

An investigation is under way into how a 27-year-old woman died after conflicting evidence emerged.

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COP27: Is climate change going to make diseases more likely in future?

Scientists say climate change is making over half of all infectious diseases worse, watch to see why.

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COP27: Barbados PM Mia Mottley's plea to rich nations

Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for more funding to help poorer nations fight climate change.

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'There really is more to life than posting on Instagram'

A small but growing number of people are giving up the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Powerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner

The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months.

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COP27 shines spotlight on Egypt's political prisoners

Human rights activists are highlighting the plight of Alaa Abdel Fattah and thousands of others.

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Syria war: White Helmets accuse Russia over deadly strikes on camps

First responders say nine civilians were killed when rockets hit three camps in opposition-held Idlib.

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Boca Juniors 1-2 Racing Club: Ten sent off as Champions Trophy final ends early

Ten players are sent off as Racing Club win a Champions Trophy final that ends early because Boca Juniors have only six players on the pitch.

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Dominican Republic floods: At least six killed in rains

The capital, Santo Domingo, and its surroundings are the areas worst affected by the torrential rain.

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The agony of not knowing, as Mariupol mass burial sites grow

Residents described the heartache of not knowing where their family members are buried.

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US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online

The BBC's Marianna Spring investigates what voters are being recommended online at a turbulent time for US politics

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Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv Mayor Klitschko warns of evacuations if power lost

Millions of Ukrainians have intermittently lost electricity and water after Russian air strikes.

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Tanzania Precision Air crash: Rescuers search Lake Victoria site

The passenger plane is almost completely submerged after it landed in Lake Victoria.

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Climate change: Expert says just saying no to fossil fuel doesn't work

Prof Myles Allen uses a lump of coal to explain how burning fossil fuels results in global warming.

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Afghan female student injured in suicide attack passes university entrance exams

Fatemeh Amiri lost an eye and suffered severe injuries when a bomber struck a tuition centre in Kabul.

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Russian nightclub fire: At the scene of blaze that left at least 13 dead

At least 13 people died in the blaze which investigators believe started after a man fired a flare gun.

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Itaewon crush: South Korea demands justice for young as thousands protest

Tens of thousands attend vigils across Seoul protesting at the government’s handling of the tragedy.

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Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos.

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Berlin climate protesters condemned after death of cyclist

Berlin's fire service says a protest delayed a rescue vehicle sent to treat a 44-year-old woman.

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Tigray: Rare view inside a hidden war

There has been a communications blackout in Ethiopa's Tigray region since the start of the conflict.

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Russia-Ukraine war: At the front line of Ukraine's struggle for Kherson

Jeremy Bowen reports on the fight for a city that Kyiv is desperate to recapture from Russia's army.

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Spain briefly closes airspace over risks from Chinese rocket debris

Debris from the Chinese rocket is expected to pass over Catalonia and land in the Atlantic.

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David Icke: Conspiracy theorist banned from Netherlands

The conspiracy theorist will be denied entry for two years, as officials say he could threaten public order.

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Iran security forces and state media cover up protester's death - source

They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds.

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Ethiopia civil war: Tigray truce a triumph PM Abiy Ahmed

Huge concessions have been made by Tigray leaders to end a two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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Glencore ordered to pay millions over Africa oil bribes

A court heard a subsidiary of mining firm Glencore bribed officials with cash flown in on private jets.

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Paintballs to be shot at Dutch wolves in bid to make them less tame

The decision comes after a video showed a wolf strolling past a family in a park.

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Itaewon crush: 'It could have been me'

Jessica says her dream two-week holiday with friends turned into a scary experience in South Korea.

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan carried to car after shooting

Pakistan's former prime minister was wounded in the leg during a march in Wazirabad.

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shot and wounded at protest march

The ousted former leader was shot in what his aide says was an attempt on his life.

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Hadis Najafi: Iran police clash with mourners of female protester

Thousands tried to reach the grave of Hadis Najafi, who became a symbol of anti-government protests.

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Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour

Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract .

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Ex-heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic charged with cocaine trafficking

Montenegrin Goran Gogic is alleged to have arranged the transport of more than $1bn of cocaine to Europe.

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China Covid: Lockdown delayed potentially lifesaving treatment for sick boy, father says

A Chinese father tells the BBC how Covid measures prevented his son from being seen in time.

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Day of the Dead: Celebrations return in full to Mexico after Covid restrictions

Annual celebrations of lives of the departed are held in full for the first time since 2019.

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The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru

Peruvian police arrest four suspects in Lima, with officers masquerading as Marvel characters.

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Ecuador gang violence: Crackdown in two states after police killings

A state of emergency and curfew are introduced in two provinces after drug gangs target police.

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Kenya's famous matriarch elephant dies

Known for her long tusks, Dida was aged between 60 and 65 years and a major tourist attraction.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist escalates hunger strike

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family fear for his life after he starts consuming only water in prison in Egypt.

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Mink cull and TV drama: Five things to watch in Danish election

Mette Frederiksen is fighting to stay in power as a new party emerges as possible kingmaker.

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Ghosts, monsters and teddies attend New York Halloween parade

Thousands of New Yorkers attend the 49th annual Village Halloween Parade.

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Man to appear in court charged with attempted murder of Nancy Pelosi husband

He is charged with attempted murder and assault after an attack on US politician Nancy Pelosi's husband.

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Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.

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