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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Respect for Marriage Act: Why interracial marriage is also in the bill

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

The star has Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease.

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Brittney Griner: Who is the freed US basketball star?

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

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Brittney Griner: Russia frees US basketball star in swap with arms dealer Bout

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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Reichsbürger: German 'crackpot' movement turns radical and dangerous

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

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Nigerians warned of TikTok video challenge virus

Officials say a social media trend is being used to infect devices with a dangerous malware.

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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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Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son jailed for 12 years

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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Shireen Abu Aqla: Al Jazeera files case at ICC over journalist's killing

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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Lady Gaga dog walker shot: Gunman gets 21-year prison sentence

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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Bob McGrath: Sesame Street icon dies aged 90

The veteran actor was one of the founding cast members on the hit children's TV show.

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Mount Semeru: Indonesian volcano spews ash 15km into sky

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

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Colombia mudslide: Search for buried bus passengers

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

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2022 World Cup: Asian teams an emerging force against football giants

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

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EU must act over distortions from US climate plan - von der Leyen

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

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World Cup 2022: Fifa's Arsene Wenger criticises performance of protesting nations

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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Trump's call for 'end' of constitution condemned by Democrats

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

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Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished

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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The 'life-changing' electric suit

A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results.

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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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Cyril Ramaphosa: A quick guide to South Africa's 'Farmgate' scandal

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

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Dozens of child migrants go missing from UK care

Of 139 children taken in by Kent County Council this year, 39 are missing, figures show.

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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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Poland says stolen Kandinsky auctioned in Germany

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

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Ukraine war: Learning to survive in Ladyzhyn, town with no heating

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

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Kanye West Twitter ban: A timeline of the rapper's downfall

He's been banned from Twitter again after two turbulent months - but how did we get here?

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Drone footage shows deadly flooding in parts of Brazil

Thousands of people have been displaced after recent heavy rains in parts of the country.

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

Ukraine's foreign ministry said a false bomb threat was made to another embassy in Kazakhstan.

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China condemns British lawmakers' Taiwan visit

"This is... a gross interference in China's internal affairs," a embassy spokesperson said.

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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

The lawsuit says the company's three-and-a-half minute preparation time claim is misleading.

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Spain letter bombs: Spanish PM targeted amid spate of explosive packages

A number of explosive packages have been sent to high-profile targets, including Pedro Sanchez.

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Russian mercenary videos 'top 1bn views' on TikTok

The platform is said to be hosting hundreds of videos that celebrate the Russian Wagner group of mercenaries.

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World Aids Day: Why the Middle East lags behind in fighting HIV

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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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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Shanghai Disney: Video shows crowds trapped in Covid lockdown at theme park

Authorities say visitors will not be allowed out of the theme park until they show a negative Covid test.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv locals seen queuing for water

Russian missiles struck key facilities across Ukraine cutting off water for many people in the capital.

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Trump Organization: Criminal tax fraud trial begins in New York

The company is accused of paying untaxed perks to its top executives for 15 years.

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US Supreme Court to weigh end to race-based college admissions

The Supreme Court's decision could radically alter how universities manage admissions.

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South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?

The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea.

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Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.

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People climb up collapsed Gujarat bridge to escape river

Footage shows people clinging onto the partially submerged suspension bridge in Gujarat.

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Apple: Chinese workers flee Covid lockdown at iPhone factory

Video shared online shows people jumping a fence to escape the plant, owned by Foxconn, in Zhengzhou.

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Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses

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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S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'

Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate.

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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.

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Meet the designers with learning disabilities

A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia.

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South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush

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

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South Korea Halloween crush: Video shows panic as crowd surges

Halloween revellers are seen struggling in huge crowds as emergency services attend the scene.

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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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Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady announce divorce

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

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The crash dummy aimed at protecting women drivers

Researchers in Sweden are close to completing an industry-first average female crash test dummy.

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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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Sliding yen: What is happening to the Japanese currency?

The country's central bank is expected to keep interest rates below zero even as the currency slides.

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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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Unusually warm weather for France and Spain

Bathers enjoy water temperatures of up to 21C on the French Riviera as October ends with a mild spell.

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World faces most dangerous decade since WW2 - Putin

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

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One dead and Arsenal player hurt in Italy stabbing

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal.

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Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.

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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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Gunmen kill 15 in attack on Shia mausoleum in southern Iran

Three assailants opened fire at pilgrims in the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in Shiraz, state media report.

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Waukesha trial: Man convicted of deadly car-ramming at Wisconsin parade

Dozens more were injured when an SUV ploughed into a Christmas parade in Wisconsin last November.

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Kanye West: What's next for Yeezy and trainer fans?

With big brands including Adidas cutting ties with the rapper, Newsbeat explores what happens next.

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Germany plans to legalise recreational cannabis

In the EU only Malta has legalised recreational cannabis, while the Dutch tolerate limited use.

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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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Paraguay rebel: Anger as body taken into jail for farewell

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

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Iran protests: Mourners defy police to gather at Mahsa Amini's grave

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

The company said it did not expect the move to have a significant effect on profitability.

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Pioneering former US defence secretary dies at 68

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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Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'

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

Giraffes are not usually aggressive except when females are protecting their calves.

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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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Ukrainian troops under close gunfire

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

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Under-pressure Putin 'doubles down' with security decree

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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I was dragged into China consulate, protester Bob Chan says

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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Liz Truss: What the world is saying about UK turmoil

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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Kanye West to buy right-wing platform Parler

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

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How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

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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The Ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees

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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