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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EU Commission calls for freeze on €13bn funding for Hungary

The EU's executive says Hungary needs to enact reforms before receiving EU budget and Covid funding.

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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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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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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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Students killed as bomb blast hits Afghan school

At least 10 students are killed after an explosion at a religious school in northern Aghanistan, officials say.

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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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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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Bob Dylan apologises for machine-printed 'signatures'

The star charged $600 for "hand-signed" editions of his latest book, but all was not as it seemed.

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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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China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders

China's rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy.

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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.

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Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

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

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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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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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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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Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.

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Imran Khan: Fist 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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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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Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of 'toxic' behaviour

Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West's "problematic behaviour".

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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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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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Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine.

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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, their teacher says.

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Twins born from embryos frozen 30 years ago

It is believed to be a new record for the longest-frozen embryos ever to result in a successful live birth.

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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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Indonesia earthquake: Many schoolchildren killed in building collapses

Rescuers are scrambling to find survivors amid the rubble of collapsed schools and homes.

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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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Jason David Frank: Power Rangers star dies aged 49

The actor, who died in Texas on Saturday, was described by his manager as a "wonderful human being".

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Indonesia: Java quake kills 14 and injures hundreds

The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated.

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Chinese ship accused of seizing suspected rocket debris from Philippines

The Chinese vessel blocked a Philippine boat twice before seizing the suspected rocket debris.

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

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Giant panda gifted to Taiwan by China dies

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

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Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

Crowds gathered on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunited after months apart.

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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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Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week.

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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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A journey to the site of the Nord Stream explosions

As Sweden says the gas lines were blown up deliberately, our Europe editor reports from the scene.

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Theranos: Silicon Valley holds breath for Elizabeth Holmes sentencing

The case is seen as a test. Does corporate fraud in tech end with a slap on the wrist, or prison time?

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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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French mystery over Normandy murder without victim's body

Police are convinced a woman has been murdered: the problem is no-one has been reported missing.

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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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Spain's new sex abuse law sparks jail terms row

A law brought in after a gang rape case prompts lawyers to get some sex abusers' jail terms cut.

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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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Haiti cholera outbreak worsens as cases rise

There are now more than 700 confirmed cases and health officials are investigating another 7,000.

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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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Seoul crush: K-pop star Lee Ji Han's mother shares her grief

Lee Ji Han was one of 158 people killed in the Itaewon crush on 29 October.

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Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk.

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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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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist ends hunger strike - letter

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison he has broken a seven-month hunger strike.

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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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China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy.

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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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Xi Biden meeting: US leader promises 'no new Cold War' with China

The leaders of the US and China strike a conciliatory tone in their first in-person talks for years.

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Footballers die in University of Virginia shooting

The shooting occurred on a bus filled with students returning from a field trip.

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Ukraine war: Wagner chief Prigozhin defends brutal killing video

Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin says a defector to Ukraine died "a dog's death for a dog".

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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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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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Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell: Republican anger over midterms

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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Kherson: Inside the city liberated from the Russians

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from the city newly liberated from Russian control.

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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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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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Ukraine war: Soldiers receive rapturous welcome in liberated Kherson

Footage from social media shows a Ukrainian soldier shouting "Greetings from Kherson".

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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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Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players

The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience.

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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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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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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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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from Kabul parks

A spokesman claims Islamic laws were being flouted as women are further excluded from public life.

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

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

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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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Facebook-owner Meta to cut 13% of its workforce

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said it was one of the most difficult changes in Meta's history.

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Italy earthquake felt in several countries

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake off Italy's east coast is felt in Rome and parts of the Balkans.

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Bulgarian policeman shot dead patrolling Turkish border for migrants

A Bulgarian officer was shot by suspected migrant traffickers on the Turkish border, officials say.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's life at acute risk - UN

The UN rights chief urges Egypt to release Alaa Abdel Fattah, who stopped drinking water on Sunday.

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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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Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

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

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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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Nigerian TikTokers sentenced to whipping for mocking official

The social media users are part of a growing trend of young Nigerians using the platform for comedy.

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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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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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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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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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Imran Khan: Pakistan's top court orders police to investigate shooting

Pakistan's government denies claims by the former PM that it was behind the shooting.

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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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COP27: Jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah begins 'water strike'

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have urged Rishi Sunak to secure his release at the COP27 climate summit.

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

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

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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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Tanzanian plane crash-lands into Lake Victoria off Bukoba

The plane was carrying 43 people, 26 of whom have been rescued and sent to hospital, a local official told the BBC.

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Spain cannabis: Police claim largest ever seizure

The weight of the seized plants is roughly equivalent to more than five adult African elephants.

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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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Shyam Saran Negi: Man dubbed 'India's first voter' dies aged 105

Shyam Saran Negi has voted in every election and did so again just three days before his death.

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Jordan Bardella: French National Rally has new leader to replace Le Pen

Jordan Bardella, 27, is the first National Rally leader not to come from the Le Pen family.

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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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Peru: Tourists detained on river boat in oil protests

"Conditions are starting to deteriorate," one British passenger tells the BBC.

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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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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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Midterms: Donald Trump will 'very probably' run again in 2024

The former US president hints at a return at a midterm campaign rally in Iowa.

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World Cup 2022: Fifa tells all competing nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar

Fifa writes to all 32 teams competing at the controversial World Cup in Qatar to tell them the time has come to "focus on the football".

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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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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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Trump sues NY Attorney General Letitia James for 'intimidation'

New York Attorney General Letitia James started a fraud case against the former president in September.

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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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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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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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Morbi bridge collapse: Why so many children died in India tragedy

More than 40% of the victims were under 18 - some of them were as young as two years old.

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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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CVS and Walgreens agree to pay $10bn to settle opioids lawsuits

Local governments and others who had brought more than 3,000 lawsuits must now decide whether to accept the deals.

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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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The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru

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

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Migos rapper Takeoff killed by 'stray bullet', record label claims

The star, who was 28, died on Tuesday night after an altercation at a bowling alley in Houston.

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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

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

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