Elon Musk dissolves Twitter's board of directors

It means he cements his control over the company by becoming its sole director.

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Ukraine war: Grain ships leave Ukraine ports despite Russian pull-out

Ukraine says 12 vessels sail from its ports but Russia warns this is too risky after leaving a key deal.

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Iran protests: Authorities charge 1,000 people over Tehran unrest

A prosecutor announces plans for mass trials, as two teenage protesters are buried in the east.

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Trump Organization: Criminal tax fraud trial begins in New York

An executive who worked for Mr Trump for 50 years will testify that he was paid off books by the firm.

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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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Morbi bridge collapse: Hopes fade for survivors in Gujarat tragedy

At least 141 people have died after a bridge in Gujarat state collapsed on Sunday.

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Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts

Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth.

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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

The suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat kills at least 32 people as hundreds are thrown into a river.

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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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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 "using a false pretext".

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Dozens in cardiac arrest in Halloween crowds in South Korea

Videos show a number of people being treated on the street by emergency services, surrounded by large crowds.

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'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of a major drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

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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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Australian families of IS fighters repatriated from Syrian camp

The UN says women and children living in the camps are enduring conditions amounting to torture.

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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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Elon Musk clears out Twitter bosses in $44bn deal

The social media platform's management begins to exit as the billionaire seals his takeover of the firm.

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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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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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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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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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Italy stabbing: One dead and Arsenal player among several injured

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

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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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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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Israel-Lebanon gas field deal staves off war threat

They sign an historic agreement on gas fields, ending a dispute which risked triggering a conflict.

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Russia toughens anti-LGBT 'propaganda' ban to apply to all adults

A controversial law preventing sharing information about LGBT people with children is set to apply to all.

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China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet

Clips on social media show hundreds protesting in one of the most tightly-guarded places in China.

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Iran protests escalate as crackdown continues

Iran sees one of the biggest scales of demonstrations yet, as authorities struggle to contain them.

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Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world.

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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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Eric Weinberg: Scrubs producer and writer pleads not guilty to 18 counts of sexual assault

The 62-year-old is denied bail after appearing in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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Qatar officials stop LGBT activist Peter Tatchell protest

The UK campaigner says it is the first public LGBT protest to take place in a Gulf state.

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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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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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The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics

Nujuum Hashi has overcome traditional prejudice to become a respected artist in Somalia.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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China congress: Xi cements power by packing top team with loyalists

The Chinese leader moves into a historic third term in power in a break from decades-long tradition.

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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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Russian fighter plane crashes in Siberian city of Irkutsk

The Sukhoi Su-30 military jet was on a test flight when it came down in Irkutsk, authorities say.

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Hurricane Roslyn: Mexico braces for powerful storm

Meteorologists warn of dangerous storm surge and flooding in towns on Mexico's Pacific coast.

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Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.

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Cost of living: Why more Australians are giving up their pets

The cost of pet food has soared in Australia due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war.

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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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The mysterious exit of China's former leader

Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the Great Hall of the People during the 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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Spain lifts final Covid rules for UK travellers

British holidaymakers will no longer have to provide Covid or vaccination status to get into Spain.

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Sentencing was 'my judgment day' - Bannon

The former White House adviser speaks to media after receiving a four-month jail sentence.

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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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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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Taylor Swift: Midnights praised by critics despite lack of radio hits

Critics praise the "fantastic songs" on Midnights, but some add there is "not a smash hit in sight".

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

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

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New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages.

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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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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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Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes

Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia.

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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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Sweden ditches 'feminist foreign policy'

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

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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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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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Saudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets - family

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested after travelling to Riyadh to see his family, his son says.

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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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East Africa hit by drought, yet Kenya's Lake Turkana is flooding

Kenya's Lake Turkana is expanding rapidly despite four failed rainy seasons, devastating livelihoods.

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Iran rock climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without hijab

Elnaz Rekabi defied Iranian law by not wearing a hijab when she took part in an event in South Korea.

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Paris shocked by murder of Lola, 12, found in box

The schoolgirl's body was found in a container in the courtyard of her apartment building.

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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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Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes

Several explosions were heard in the city on Monday, one week after a barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine.

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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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UN condemns 'deeply distressing' discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

The men were found alive on the Greek-Turkish border, but exactly what happened is not clear.

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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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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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'I saved for 30 years to see the Titanic'

Since she was a child, Renata has longed to see the wreck of the famous ocean liner which sank in 1912.

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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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Kyiv told to save electricity after Russian missile strike

A power installation near Ukraine's capital was heavily damaged by another Russian missile strike.

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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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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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Ukraine war: Putin says no more massive strike - for now

The Russian president says it is not his aim to destroy Ukraine, despite recent heavy bombardments.

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Haiti: People will die as country nears breaking point - UN

The country is paralysed by a gang violence crisis crippling its basic food and water supplies.

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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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Iran: Video shows forces shooting fleeing people from truck

Footage shows a gun-mounted pick-up truck chasing people running away, as mass protests continue.

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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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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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Mexico Congress votes to keep military on streets

The vote means that the army looks set to continue carrying out public security duties until 2028.

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'Rare' Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria

Officials say the 1,600-year-old panel depicting classical myths is the most complete of its kind.

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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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What is Vladimir Putin thinking and planning?

Getting in his mind is a thankless task - but we should try, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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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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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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Dozens in hospital after gas leak at Pennsylvania childcare centre

More than two dozen children are rushed to hospital after a carbon monoxide leak in Pennsylvania.

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Switzerland discriminating against men on pension benefits, ECHR finds

The ECHR decision relating to pensions is set to cost the government millions in backdated payouts.

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IMF hits out again at Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget

The IMF said UK prices will rise faster than any other major economy in the next two years.

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Storm Julia: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

The storm travelled through Central America, causing thousands to evacuate their homes.

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New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps to reduce emissions

The plan has angered some in the agricultural sector, who say it will result in many farms closing.

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Ex-wife of Dubai royal pleads for help from UN in child custody battle

Lawyers ask the Human Rights Council to intervene to ensure Zeynab Javadli and her children's safety.

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Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute

Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv.

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Ukraine war: Russian glee at missile flurry after Crimea bridge attack

The strikes across Ukraine follow a bridge attack which pushed Moscow officials' dismay to a peak.

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Nika Shakarami: Videos show Iran teenager protesting before death

Nika Shakarami's mother confirms she is the girl seen burning her headscarf on a Tehran street.

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Harvey Weinstein to go on trial in Los Angeles

The former movie producer, serving 23 years in jail in New York, faces 11 further charges of abuse.

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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Russia launches missiles at cities across Ukraine days after a blast damaged a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea.

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Iran protests: Mahsa Amini's family receiving death threats, cousin says

Officials are pressing the young Iranian woman's relatives not to speak out, her cousin tells the BBC.

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Crimean bridge: Who - or what - caused the explosion?

Russia has blamed a truck bomb - but examination of the footage seems to contradict that.

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Iker Casillas: Ex-Real Madrid and Spain keeper deletes 'I'm gay' tweet and says he was hacked

Ex-Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas deletes a Tweet that announced he was gay - saying his account was hacked.

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Ethiopia civil war: Is the country any closer to finding peace?

Both sides in the two-year long civil war in northern Ethiopia have agreed to attend peace talks in South Africa.

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Centaurus Mall fire: Large blaze erupts at Islamabad shopping mall

A blaze breaks out at the Centaurus Mall in the Pakistani capital but no casualties are reported.

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Names released of victims in Irish explosion

Ten people including two teenagers and a five-year-old are among those killed.

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Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling leaves flats in ruins

Residential buildings are left in total ruin after overnight missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia.

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Who wields the most power in Iran?

Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests.

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Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade

Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC.

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Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week

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Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law

The national security law was introduced by Beijing in 2020 to clamp down on protesters.

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Thai nursery attack: The story of the three-year-old survivor

Three-year-old Emmy was found awake, curled up next to the bodies of her classmates.

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Crimean bridge: Excitement and fear in Ukraine after bridge blast

The sight of the crippled bridge is a morale boost - but fear remains, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

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Letter from Africa: The Afro-punk band taking on 'whitewashed' history

The anti-colonial Kenyan musicians with a cult following who are challenging the status quo.

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Belarus, Ukraine, Russia activists win Nobel Peace Prize

The peace prize goes to Ales Bialiatsky, Russia's Memorial and the Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties.

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Gay Palestinian Ahmad Abu Marhia beheaded in West Bank

Police arrest a suspect after Ahmad Abu Marhia is murdered in his home city Hebron.

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'Raw grief' at temple after Thailand nursery attack

The BBC's Jonathan Head witnesses distressing scenes as families arrive to collect the victims.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Moment NGO told on the phone it has won award

Oleksandra Romantsova, from the Center for Civil Liberties, responds emotionally upon learning of the award.

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Europe energy crisis: Italians told to turn thermostats down

Italy becomes the latest European country to impose energy-saving rules ahead of winter.

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Complutense University: Spain investigates student 'whores' chants at women

Videos have circulated for days of male students chanting obscene misogynistic abuse in Madrid.

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Nobel Peace Prize 2022 winners announced

Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian civil rights campaigners are the joint winners of this year's award.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Who is Ales Bialiatski?

A profile of a Belarusian human rights activist, one of three winners of the prestigious award in 2022.

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Biden to pardon federal marijuana convictions

The move brings Mr Biden closer to his campaign pledge to nationally decriminalise recreational cannabis.

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Two Russians sail to Alaska seeking asylum in US

Hundreds of thousands of men have fled Russia so they will not be conscripted to fight in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war round-up: Strikes kill seven and Russians flee to Alaska

At least seven dead after rocket strikes in Zaporizhzhia and two Russians sail to the US.

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EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills.

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Thailand: Witness 'begged shooter for mercy'

A survivor says the attacker shot at the door as children in the childcare centre were sleeping.

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Nika Shakarami: Iran protester's family forced to lie about death - source

State TV shows Nika Shakarami's uncle condemning the protests as a voice appears to threaten him.

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Annie Ernaux: French writer wins Nobel Prize in Literature

The French writer wins for "the courage with which she uncovers the collective restraints of memory".

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UK's Truss joins big European club seeking 'new order without Russia'

Leaders from the UK and across Europe gather in Prague for a new political grouping.

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Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up

US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football.

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Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains

Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it.

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Oil price rises after Opec oil producers cut output

The move, which reflects a slowing global economy, is expected to raise oil prices around the world.

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Alec Baldwin shooting: Filming to resume after Halyna Hutchins death on set

Filming of Rust will continue in January, with Halyna Hutchins' husband as an executive producer.

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Uganda's president sorry for son Muhoozi Kainerugaba's threat to invade Kenya

Uganda's leader embarks on a damage-control exercise after a series of bizarre tweets by his son.

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World Cup: Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal's bid to host 2030 tournament

Uefa offers "unconditional support" as Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup.

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Iran protests: Schoolgirls heckle paramilitary speaker

A video appears to show teenagers shouting "get lost, Basiji", as protests spread to the classroom.

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Three scientists win Nobel for 'click' chemistry

Their work on linking molecules like in living cells can be used in cancer treatment drugs.

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Uttarakhand avalanche: At least four dead and dozens missing in Indian Himalayas

The 41-strong team were practising high-altitude navigation when they were hit on their way down.

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Nigerian child killed in 'bullet-proof' charm test

The 12-year-old was shot dead after a healer had given him a protective charm, police say.

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Qatar World Cup 2022: Paris joins boycott of fan zones over human rights

It is the latest French city to announce the move over human rights in Qatar.

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North Korea: What missiles does it have?

North Korea has been conducting regular missile tests as part of its weapons development programme.

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Asian Winter Games to be held in Trojena, Saudi Arabia in 2029

Saudi Arabia will host the Asian Winter Games in 2029 at a mountain resort that is currently being constructed.

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Four women to run post office and count penguins in Antarctica

The team will also monitor a colony of gentoo penguins on Goudier Island for five months.

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WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets

The animal was given the nickname "Wile E." after the Warner Brothers character.

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Iran protests: Supreme leader blames unrest on US and Israel

In his first comments on the protests, Ayatollah Khamenei accuses Iran's enemies of planning "rioting".

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Capt Ibrahim Traoré: Burkina Faso's new military ruler

Capt Ibrahim Traoré is the latest young officer to seize power in France's former colonies in Africa.

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Ramzan Kayrov: Chechen leader vows to send teenage sons to frontline

Ramzan Kadyrov claims his sons, aged 14, 15 and 16, are well trained and ready to fight for Russia.

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King Charles to host South African president for first state visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit next month will be the first of King Charles' reign.

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Hilaree Nelson: An inspiration for women mountaineers

Fellow climbers saddened by her death in the Himalayas recall an inspirational figure to a generation of women.

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Sacheen Littlefeather: Native American activist and actor who refused Oscar for Brando dies

Native American Sacheen Littlefeather declined Marlon Brando's award for The Godfather in 1973.

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One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known

BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known.

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Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran

Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus.

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NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident

The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired.

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After chess, cheating rows rock poker and fishing

Viral videos in the US have shown a surprising card game win - and fish stuffed with weights.

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Scores killed at Indonesia football match

At least 125 people have died in a stadium disaster at a football match in East Java in Indonesia.

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London Marathon 2022: Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw win first titles in elite races

Kenya's Amos Kipruto and Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw win their maiden London Marathon titles with breakaway victories in the elite men's and women's races.

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Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US

A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial.

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Palestinian deaths toll in Jerusalem, W Bank hits 100 this year

The deadliest tally in years comes amid a big increase in Israeli military raids.

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Cyclone Ian batters South Carolina in second US landfall

After wreaking deadly havoc in Florida, Ian smashes piers in South Carolina and floods neighbourhoods.

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Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant chief detained by Russians - Kyiv

The boss of Europe's biggest nuclear plant was blindfolded and led away by Russian troops, Ukraine says.

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Tesla shows off humanoid robot prototype

CEO Elon Musk says he hopes Optimus can be mass produced once refined.

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Tesla boss Elon Musk presents humanoid robot Optimus

The tech billionaire claims the robot will change the future of physical work.

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Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness

Cuba's capital lost power when Hurricane Ian hit days ago, and parts still remain in the dark.

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Burkina Faso coup: Ecowas condemns military takeover

An army captain has announced the removal of the country's military leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba.

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