New Year's Eve: Firework displays welcome 2022

Celebrations are under way across the world to usher in the New Year.

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Jeffrey Epstein: Charges dropped against prison guards who falsified records

The pair admitted falsifying records to show they had monitored Epstein on the night of his death.

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Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel 'does not like' striker's comments

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku's comments in an interview in which the striker said he was "not happy" with his role at the club "brings noise that we don't need".

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

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

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Covid-19: WHO chief optimistic disease will be beaten in 2022

The organisation ends the year on a positive note but warns about "nationalism and vaccine hoarding".

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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser seeks evidence he could not sweat

Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court.

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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado truck driver's sentence cut by 100 years

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people.

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Breakaway Super League, Tokyo's 'Covid Games', cricket's racism crisis - a huge year for sports news

BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting.

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Colorado Wildfires: Thousands evacuated as buildings burn

Around 30,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep across the US state of Colorado.

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Xi'an: Cries for help and food in quarantined Chinese city

Officials say there are adequate supplies, but some in Xi'an say they do not have enough to eat.

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Omicron: Third wave looms as India Covid cases spike

Major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are recording a sharp daily jump in coronavirus cases.

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Bangladesh: Women-only beach scrapped after social media outcry

Critics accused the government of pandering to hardline Islamist groups in the country.

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Tesla to recall 475,000 cars in the US

The number of cars being recalled is nearly equivalent to the firm's global deliveries last year.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict

Annie Farmer, who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell, said the verdict was a 'tremendous relief'

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the sex trafficking trial

The jury has now delivered a series of convictions - here's what you need to know about the evidence.

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Tiger shot and dies at Naples Zoo in Florida after biting cleaner's arm

A cleaner had tried to pet or feed the animal in an unauthorised area, the sheriff's office said.

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Notable African deaths of 2021: From 'Ethiopia's Elvis' to mega pastors

A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Putin and Lukashenko team up for ice hockey match

The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries.

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China bans its national football players from getting tattoos

Top players who already have body art are told to remove it, as a good example for society.

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How 'fake news' affected the world in 2021

Misinformation about the Covid pandemic and climate change is slowing an effective collective response to these emergencies.

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Alaska 'Icemageddon' warning follows heat record

The coldest US state faces weather extremes after heavy snowfall and torrential rain.

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China: Public shaming returns amid Covid fears

Four men accused of people trafficking are paraded through streets, to mixed reactions online.

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Sabine Weiss: Legend of street photography dies at 97

Famed for her images of Paris street life, she was the last member of the French humanist group.

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Citroën Egypt advert accused of normalising sexual harassment

The French carmaker features a pop star taking a photo of a woman apparently without her consent.

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Ukraine: Three die after memorial candle lit in hospital ward

The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital.

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Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian detained - lawyer

Prize-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija called the president's son "obese" on Twitter.

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Hong Kong's Stand News independent website shuts down after raid

Stand News has stopped operating following the arrest of seven people with links to the outlet.

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Djokovic withdraws amid unclear vaccine status

World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's ATP Cup team in Sydney amid uncertainty over his participation at the Australian Open.

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Valentina Orellana-Peralta: US teen shot dead by police 'died in mother's arms'

The parents of a 14-year-old girl killed by a stray police bullet while shopping demand justice.

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France shuts mosque in Beauvais for sermons 'defending jihad'

An imam in the northern town of Beauvais was accused of inciting hatred and violence in his preaching.

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Myanmar: Save the Children says army attack killed staff

The charity says two of its workers, both new fathers, are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December.

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South Africa court blocks Shell's oil exploration

Environmentalists hail the ruling as a victory in their efforts to protect marine life.

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Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again.

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Egyptian pharaoh's mummy digitally unwrapped for first time

CT scans allowed archaeologists to study Amenhotep I's body and learn about his death and burial.

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Austria's Innsbruck airport denies 110 Britons entry over new Covid rules

Innsbruck airport in Austria refused to let in tourists caught out by updated restrictions.

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Somalia PM Roble defiant after President Farmajo suspends him

The PM says the president's move over land theft allegations is an attempted coup.

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Mauritius oil spill: MV Wakashio ship captain sentenced

The magistrate says she hopes the 20-month sentence for the oil spill will "serve as a lesson".

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Andrzej Duda: Polish president vetoes controversial media law

Opponents say the law banning foreign ownership in the media aimed to silence government critics.

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Amber Heard names new dog after Australian minister embroiled in feud

The US actress names her new dog after the Australian minister who said her dogs should go home in 2015.

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Desmond Tutu - the staunch and steadfast healer of a nation

How Desmond Tutu went from public enemy No1 to the pastor of a nation.

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Jean-Marc Vallée: Canadian filmmaker dies aged 58

The director's works included Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and the TV series Big Little Lies.

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My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war

US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war.

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'A dark day': South Africans remember Tutu

The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90.

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Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero

The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90.

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In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world.

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Sudan coup: Security forces accused of violence against protesters

Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace.

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Uri Geller: The celebrity who owes his success to spoons

Self-proclaimed Israel psychic Uri Geller recalls how he made spoon-bending famous across the world.

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Surfer killed in apparent shark attack in California

Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve.

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Spain's La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months

The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September.

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Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies

In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence.

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Pope's Christmas Day message

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, to the city and the world.

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James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic mission

The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on its mission to show the first stars to light up the Universe.

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Sudan coup: Military cuts internet services ahead of planned protests

Web services are restricted in the capital ahead of demonstrations against the military coup.

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Russia fines Google over illegal content breach

The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover.

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Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread

Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide.

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Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks

Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group.

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James Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview

Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school.

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Russian priest who adopted 70 children jailed for abuse

Nikolai Stremsky, reputed to have had Russia's biggest family, is convicted of raping children.

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Chris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault

US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002.

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Murray Head: 'Unsung at home, but a hero in France'

Murray Head is all but forgotten in the UK, but in his adopted home France he ranks among the greats.

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Switzerland's wolves get too close for comfort

Alpine villages say the animals have started approaching children and they need to fend them off.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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James Webb Space Telescope: How does it work?

The telescope has been 30 years in the making and is nearly ready to launch, but what makes it so special?

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Georgia: The rise of the right

LGBT activists cancelled Tbilisi Pride this year after violence from far-right protesters.

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Sudan women protest against 'rape by security forces'

Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday.

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Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè: Monarch of once-powerful West African kingdom dies

Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè, thought to have been in his nineties, had ruled over Abomey for two years.

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President Putin: West must give us guarantees over Ukraine

In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe.

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Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’

A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film".

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Belgium agrees to close controversial ageing nuclear reactors

The plants have for years sparked safety fears from neighbours including Germany.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Kyiv hopes truce will ease military tensions

Russia and Ukraine agree to restore a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, amid a build-up of Russian forces.

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How this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic

Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles.

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Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich wins apology over Putin claim

HarperCollins apologises to Chelsea FC's owner over allegations he was ordered to buy the club.

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NHL will not send players to Beijing Olympics

The National Hockey League (NHL) says it will not send its players to the men's ice hockey tournament at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

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Brigitte Macron to sue over false claims she was born male

Far-right conspiracy theorists have targeted the French president's wife on social media.

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Libya elections: Delay called for in presidential poll

The electoral commission says the landmark election should be postponed for a month.

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French outcry over academic in Grenoble Islamophobia row

Dozens of academics warn that freedom of expression is at risk after a German professor is suspended.

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Yemen war: Funding crisis forces UN to cut food assistance

Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration.

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Sri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea

The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt.

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Koalas: Mass deaths in Victoria bring animal cruelty charges

Dozens of koalas were found dead at a partially cleared timber plantation last year in Victoria.

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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado lorry driver's sentence sparks uproar

The 110-year prison sentence for the Colorado lorry driver sparks calls for leniency and reform.

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Madagascar: Minister 'swims for 12 hours' after helicopter crashes at sea

The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident.

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Spain police thwart raffle of Christmas hamper stuffed with drugs

Police have arrested two men allegedly trying to raffle off a "narco-basket" stuffed with drugs.

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Covid Omicron: Biden buys 500m test kits to tackle surge

The US will also deploy more military medics amid fears the holiday season will boost a Covid spike.

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'Biggest divorce case in British legal history'

A UK court publishes a ruling in the divorce case of Sheikh Mohammed and his ex-wife Princess Haya.

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Israel rejects 'alarm call' by Christian leaders in Jerusalem

Church leaders say "radical groups" are attempting to drive Christians out of the Holy Land.

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Mauritius oil spill: Captain guilty over tanker spill

The MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef last year leaking about 1,000 tonnes of fuel.

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Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled

The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency.

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Kosovo agrees to rent prison cells to Denmark to ease overcrowding

Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan.

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Ghanaian MPs brawl in parliament over e-money tax

Lawmakers trade blows during a chaotic session over a proposed levy on electronic transactions.

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Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns

The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry.

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UK Supreme Court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold

The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK.

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Super Typhoon Rai: Philippines faces aftermath

The BBC's Howard Johnson on the crisis facing Siargao Island in the Philippines, which is almost cut off.

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Chris Noth: Sex and the City actresses show support for accusers

Three Sex And The City actresses issue a joint statement after co-star is accused of sexual assault.

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Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.

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Young pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school

An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC.

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Donald Trump sues NY attorney to block inquiry into his company

The former US president says the probe into his businesses violates his constitutional rights.

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Viya: Top Chinese live-streamer fined $210m for tax evasion

Internet celebrity Huang Wei, known as Viya, is accused of hiding her personal income from officials.

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Gabon youth coach arrested after male rape claims which he denies

Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies.

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Timed Teaser: Bruce Springsteen's back catalogue - who bought it?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Prosecutors call Ghislaine Maxwell 'sophisticated predator' in closing arguments

Prosecutors say Ms Maxwell was a "sophisticated predator" of vulnerable children. She denies all charges.

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What is Russia's Vladimir Putin planning?

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg looks at what might be on the Russian leader's mind amid growing tensions.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Leading Egyptian activist jailed for five years

Alaa Abdel Fattah is convicted of spreading false news after a trial called a sham by rights groups.

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Quidditch leagues set to pick new name after JK Rowling trans row

US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch want to "distance themselves" from JK Rowling's views.

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Davos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron

The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid.

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Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands

Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.

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Evergrande: China's efforts to contain its Lehman moment

China is handling the crisis very differently to the way the US dealt with the Lehman collapse.

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Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile presidential election

His far-right rival José Antonio Kast conceded defeat less than 90 minutes after polls closed on Sunday.

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Australia bouncy castle fall: Sixth child dies in hospital

Chace Harrison, 11, died in hospital three days after falling from a castle blown into the air.

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Tortured to death: Myanmar mass killings revealed

A BBC investigation finds evidence Myanmar's military killed 40 villagers in July, torturing some to death.

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What is the metaverse?

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is.

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Myanmar: BBC investigates military's mass killings

Eyewitnesses and survivors say that soldiers rounded up villagers before separating the men and killing them.

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Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest

The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political.

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Drakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival

The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival.

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Sudan coup: Thousands protest on uprising anniversary

Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October.

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Highlights from the career of architect Richard Rogers

Lord Rogers, who has died aged 88, designed the Millennium Dome and the Pompidou Centre.

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Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester

New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fight at the AO Arena in Manchester.

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Hong Kong: Legco voting underway after electoral overhaul

Only candidates deemed to be "patriots" by Beijing can stand in the legislative council election.

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West Bank ambush suspects captured, Israel says

The army says it has caught Palestinians suspected of a deadly attack in the occupied West Bank.

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Covid: Germany tightens restrictions on UK travellers

Germany follows France in banning British tourists and business travellers over Omicron concerns.

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Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave

Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January.

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Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award.

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Explosion at Pakistan bank kills at least 14

Officials say the blast in the southern city of Karachi may have been caused by a gas leak.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far

Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Ashes: England collapse again as Australia take total control of second Test

England's Ashes hopes are in a sorry mess after another dismal batting collapse on day three of the second Test against Australia.

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Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US

The conflict has deeply divided the Ethiopian community in Washington DC - the largest in the US.

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Super Typhoon Rai: Walking through the storm's trail of destruction

Watch this video that shows the extent of the devastation in Cebu City in the Philippines.

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Officer who shot Daunte Wright: 'I'm sorry it happened'

Former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter sobs in court as she apologises for shooting Daunte Wright.

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France travel ban: Time-lapse shows long Eurostar queue at St Pancras

Travellers in St Pancras station, London, line up to get to France before it closes its borders to the UK.

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Super Typhoon Rai: Dozens feared dead in Philippines

Some three million people are without power after a devastating typhoon swept over the Philippines.

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Israeli PM vows to catch W Bank ambush killers

Troops search for suspected Palestinian gunmen after an Israeli is shot dead and two others wounded.

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Two teens slide to safety from fourth floor New York apartment fire

Watch this dramatic video of them escaping through a window and sliding down a pole to the ground.

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Andry Rajoelina: French nationals sentenced for Madagascar coup plot

The two men are accused of planning to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina.

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Super typhoon Rai: Philippine tourist island Siargao among areas hit

Power and communications are down on the popular island of Siargao after strong winds and heavy rain.

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Sweden's Gavle Christmas goat torched... again

A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist.

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Dust storms and tornadoes hit the US Midwest

Days after deadly tornadoes ripped through four states, more severe weather has hit parts of the US.

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Claudette Colvin: Civil rights pioneer has record cleared

Ms Colvin was the first person to be arrested for challenging Montgomery's bus segregation policy

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Reddit: Social media platform files to go public

Reddit was at the centre of the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon earlier this year.

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Dutch royals regret holding party amid surge in Covid cases

The party was held to celebrate the 18th birthday of the country's heir apparent, Princess Amalia.

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Super typhoon Rai: Thousands flee as storm lashes southern Philippines

People take shelter amid warnings the storm will cause widespread flooding and destruction.

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Santa Claus delivers presents to children in Peru... via a fire ladder

This Santa Claus in Lima, Peru, uses a special way to deliver presents to children with Covid.

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Bruce Springsteen sells his entire music catalogue for $500m

The star follows in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Blondie by cashing in on his songs.

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Covid: France to drastically restrict travel from UK

Non-residents will need compelling reasons to travel, as France tries to slow the spread of Omicron.

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Kenyans find rural lifeline after Covid city exodus

The coronavirus pandemic has forced some city dwellers to move back to the countryside to survive.

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Afghanistan: What humanitarian aid is getting in?

Millions of people are at risk of starvation as a result of harsh winter conditions and economic collapse.

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Usain Bolt: Mario Kart helped me become Olympic champion

Usain Bolt's been talking to BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue

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The teenagers and the nun trying to stop an Australian coal mine

Eight teenagers won a milestone environmental court case in Australia, but the result was appealed.

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Inside the fight for Bangladesh's independence

The author of the Bangladesh constitution on working with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

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New UK cases record as experts warn worse to come

Prof Chris Whitty says Omicron is moving at a phenomenal pace, after 78,610 people test positive in a day.

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Logic's 1-800-273-8255 led to call surge to suicide line, study suggests

Researchers found that the rapper's 1-800-273-8255 increased calls to the helpline it was named after.

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bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69

Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends".

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On the front line as Afghan children battle malnutrition and measles

The BBC reports from a hospital in remote Ghor province which is struggling to cope.

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Megan Thee Stallion 'told to dance' by Tory Lanez before alleged shooting

Rapper Tory Lanez is accused of hurting the songwriter after a party in Hollywood in July 2020.

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New York City names first female police chief

Keechant Sewell, 49, will be the first woman to lead the US's largest police force in its 176 years.

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Derek Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd civil rights case

The former police officer is already serving a 22 year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd.

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Hamilton gets knighthood for services to motorsport

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton receives his knighthood for services to motorsport from Prince Charles during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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2022 World Cup: Ex-media officer loses Qatar corruption appeal

Abdullah Ibhais claims he was prosecuted for corruption after raising concerns about migrant workers.

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Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing users' data

The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian regulator found.

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Riccardo Ehrman: Journalist who prompted Berlin Wall to fall dies

Riccardo Ehrman asked the historic question that led to East Germans tearing down the wall in 1989.

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German court jails hitman for Berlin murder on Russia's orders

A court finds Vadim Krasikov guilty of an ex-Chechen rebel's murder, which it says Russia ordered.

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German raids on Covid extremists over Saxony leader death plot

Far-right anti-vaccination activists are suspected of plotting to kill Saxony leader Michael Kretschmer.

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Jacob Zuma: South African court orders ex-president back to jail

Jacob Zuma was granted medical parole after being sentenced to serve 15 months in jail.

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Hungary migrant deaths: Car crashes avoiding police

Hungarian police said the driver was arrested after his vehicle rammed into a flower shop.

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Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests

Sergei Tikhanovsky, a former presidential candidate, is convicted after a trial condemned as a sham.

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Arctic Circle's record high temperature sounds 'alarm bells'

The highest temperature recorded in the region last year - 38C (100F) - is officially confirmed.

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Hong Kong: Media tycoon Jimmy Lai gets 13 months jail for Tiananmen vigil

Jimmy Lai and seven others are jailed for marking the Tiananmen massacre in Beijing in 1989.

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Across the World, Covid Anxiety and Depression Take Hold

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid

Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy.

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Shopping for Champagne Glasses

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Kentucky tornadoes: Rebuilding lives from 'hell on Earth'

Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town.

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In Nadifa Mohamed’s Latest, a Man Hangs for a Murder He Didn’t Commit

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Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says

Moscow is amassing troops on Ukraine's border, but President Putin insists they pose no threat.

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Kentucky, Haiti, Holiday Feasts: Your Weekend Briefing

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Haiti’s Leader Kept a List of Drug Traffickers. His Assassins Came for It.

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Robberies. Drought. Tent Camps. Los Angeles’s Next Mayor Faces a Litany of Crises.

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Anne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, dies aged 80

The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire.

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Haiti’s Leader Kept a List of Drug Traffickers. His Assassins Came For It.

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Congress, Far From ‘a Series of Tubes,’ Is Still Nowhere Near Reining In Tech

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Drone footage shows Amazon warehouse collapse

Tornadoes have ripped through several states killing more than 50 people, authorities say.

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The Holidays Are for Martinelli’s

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More than 50 feared dead in Kentucky's worst ever tornadoes

The governor of the US state says that the number of victims could rise to 100.

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R.T.O. Plans Get Upended. Again.

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US Olympic boycott: Uyghurs and Hong Kongers react

Protesters at the US Capitol welcomed the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing games, but say more is needed.

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Germany joins growing list of nations mandating vaccination for health workers.

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U.S. and Others Pledge Export Controls Tied to Human Rights

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There’s Still Time to Get a Tax Break for Donations to Charity

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The Patagonia C.E.O.’s Mission: ‘Save Our Home Planet’

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Singapore: Man feared for life during otter attack

Graham George Spencer was left with more than 20 wounds after he was bitten by the animals.

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Ghana's Covid restrictions: All adult arrivals must be vaccinated

Unvaccinated Ghanaians have two weeks to return home - and will be given a jab at the airport.

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Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff gives secret gig after Satanic slur

Two of Anna von Hausswolff's French gigs were cancelled under pressure from fundamentalist Catholics.

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In Texas, a Battle Over What Can Be Taught, and What Books Can Be Read

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A Lost World Emerges in the Pages of a Teenager’s Diary

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Cash Is Out. Crypto Is In. Can We Trust What’s Happening to Money?

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Donald Trump swears in criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu’s loyalty

The former president rails against his once-close ally, and says he saved Israel from destruction.

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Bipin Rawat: India holds funerals for top general and his wife after crash

Gen Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash, was cremated with full military honours.

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New York City Needs to Sing (While It Can)

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Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules

Judges are reassured by US promises to reduce the risk of the Wikileaks founder taking his own life.

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The A.D.U. Experiment

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Sauti Sol singer Chimano hailed in Kenya for coming out as gay

Kenyan gay rights activists welcome Sauti Sol star Chimano's decision to "no longer live a lie".

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Amazon is fined $1.3 billion in Italy over antitrust violations.

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Human remains found in car linked to 45-year-old cold case

Tests are under way to confirm that the remains belong to missing student Kyle Wade Clinkscales.

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Ukraine Commanders Say a Russian Invasion Would Overwhelm Them

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Africa needs China and the US to work together

The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both.

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Children, Coping With Loss, Are Pandemic’s ‘Forgotten Grievers’

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Sanna Marin: Finland's PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact

Sanna Marin went on a night out on Saturday, hours after her foreign minister had tested positive.

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Weekly Accessible Learning Activities: Chance Encounters, Quitting and a Shower Bus

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Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturers in court

They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women.

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

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

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

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Special End of Year 2021 News Quiz

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Meet the Sheriff Who Wants to Put Andrew Cuomo Behind Bars

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Michael Steinhardt: US billionaire hands over antiquities worth $70m

Michael Steinhardt is banned for life from buying such treasures following an investigation.

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Grammy Awards: Drake withdraws nominations

The decision has reportedly been made at the request of Drake and his management.

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Indonesia volcano: Toll rises after Mount Semeru buries villages

Mount Semeru has continued to be active since the major eruption on the island of Java on Sunday.

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Syria blames Israel for rare air strike on main port of Latakia

An Iranian weapons shipment was reportedly the target of the attack on Latakia's container yard.

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Indonesia volcano: BBC reporter surrounded by houses buried in ash

Watch Valdya Baraputri in Indonesia describe the path of destruction from Mount Semeru's eruption.

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

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Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife

Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life.

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

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Aung San Suu Kyi Falls, but Myanmar’s Democratic Hopes Move On

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New variant means China’s big spenders won’t be traveling any time soon.

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Best Movies of 2021

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

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The Best Thrillers of 2021

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Bearing Witness to Svalbard’s Fragile Splendor

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

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

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Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria

Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".

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

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

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

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A Glimmer of Justice in Death Penalty States

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El metaverso viene en camino y el mundo no está preparado

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Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors

The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden.

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An Apartment in the Big City, at Wisconsin Prices

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We Are Not Going to Run Out of Hypocrisy Anytime Soon

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

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

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Would You Want to Be a Child Star?

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Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe

Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation".

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Welcome to ‘Web3.’ What’s That?

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

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