Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

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Campaigning Australian journalist John Pilger has died

Throughout his career, the journalist was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy.

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DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading

The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.

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US warship in Red Sea shoots down two Houthi missiles from Yemen

Two destroyers responded to a distress call from a Danish ship hit by a missile from Yemen, US says.

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'Shooting star' streaks through the night sky

Videos posted on social media show what appears to be a meteor flying over England.

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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say Chinese exchange student kidnapped

Officers in Utah say they believe Kai Zhuang, 17, is being held against his will for ransom.

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Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by venomous snake on court

A highly venomous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International.

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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

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Can Donald Trump still run for president after Maine and Colorado rulings?

The states' rulings could have implications for his 2024 bid, but the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in.

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Afua Asantewaa: Ghanaian media personality ends 126-hour singing marathon

Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Record attempt, which began on Christmas Eve, had a huge following.

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South Africa's shark spotters back in action as great whites return

The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town.

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Beachgoers swept away as huge wave crashes over wall in California

Eight people were injured as a rogue wave swamped people and vehicles in the city of Ventura.

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Qatar commutes India ex-navy officers' death penalty

Reports have said that the eight Indians, who were arrested last year, were charged with spying for Israel.

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Teenage boy killed in Australia shark attack

His body was recovered from waters at a holiday and surfing hotspot in South Australia, police say.

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Moment Swat team tears open lorry to arrest driver on Texas motorway

Police had stopped the lorry, but the driver refused to get out of the vehicle.

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Australia: Child among 10 killed after severe storms hit country's east

Thousands of people are still without power after being hit by flooding and destructive winds.

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Japan: Takashimaya apologises for 807 collapsed Christmas cakes

Luxury retailer Takashimaya has apologised, but how the hundreds of cakes collapsed remains unknown.

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Delhi: Dense fog causes travel chaos in capital, other parts of north India

Heavy fog has led to travel disruptions and road accidents in the city and other parts of northern India.

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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

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Russia warship: Explosion as ship hit by missile

The airstrike happened in Russian-occupied Crimea early on Tuesday morning.

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Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.

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Plane held over trafficking fears leaves France

The plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking.

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Ukraine war: The frontline city Russia could seize again

People in Kupiansk say they "live in fear of death" as Ukrainian troops run low on ammunition.

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Pope: Free Israeli hostages and end the Gaza war

In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians.

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Cologne Cathedral: Extra checks at German landmark after attack warning

German police are deployed near the cathedral, amid fears of attacks in several European countries.

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Watch: Kate surprises young footballer and his coach at party

Rico's coach Russell Gray was also at the event and joked he was 'hoodwinked' into meeting the princess.

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Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack

The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say.

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Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff

Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited.

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Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted.

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India drone strike: Cargo ship attacked off Gujarat coast

The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.

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Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin

A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form.

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Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.

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Bodycam footage shows police hunting Prague gunman

A gunman killed 14 people at a university in the Czech capital, before turning the gun on himself.

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Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says

The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.

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Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army

The defence minister says Kyiv is considering sanctions for those who do not comply.

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Italy schools that scrap nativity could face fine

The far-right government says its proposed legislation will protect the country's "cultural roots".

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European Super League: Uefa and Fifa rules banning breakaway league unlawful, says court

Uefa and Fifa rules banning clubs joining breakaway competitions like the European Super League are unlawful, the European Court of Justice rules.

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Ireland to ban vape sales for under-18s

The penalties include a fine of up to €4,000 (£3,461) and up to six months in prison.

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Kidnapped British businessman Colin Armstrong freed in Ecuador

Colin Armstrong, 78, from North Yorkshire, had been taken hostage from his farm near Guayaquil.

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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Narendra Modi breaks silence on US murder plot allegation

The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York.

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Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with 'Rwanda-is-autocracy' remark

On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law".

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Meta's news ban in Canada remains as Online News Act goes into effect

The Canada law that forces tech giants to pay news outlets is now in effect, despite Meta's resistance.

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Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.

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EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation

The EU says it is launching "formal enforcement proceedings" against the social media platform.

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Evergreen Line refuses Israeli cargo after Red Sea attacks

Evergreen Line said it will stop ships travelling through the Red Sea immediately.

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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy

A flood of AI-generated nudity prompts the streaming giant to abandon new rules after just two days.

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Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade

US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware.

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Chaotic scenes as people run after lorries carrying aid in Gaza

The vehicles carrying aid through the city of Rafah in Gaza are being mobbed by crowds.

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Paris joins calls for durable Gaza truce

Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.

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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

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UK MP says family trapped in church complex amid sniper fire

Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby.

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Vatican court jails former Pope adviser for financial crimes

Vatican court sentences Italian cardinal Angelo Becciu, a former adviser to Pope Francis, to five-and-a-half years in jail for financial crimes

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Hostage shooting incident 'against rules of engagement', IDF says

Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.

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Samer Abu Daqqa: Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.

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Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.

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Watch: King Charles, Elton John pay tribute to Barry Humphries

Humphries was celebrated for his comedic “genius” but also kindness, at a state memorial in Sydney.

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Beijing subway crash leaves 102 with broken bones

The impact of the collision, which occurred during heavy snowfall, caused some carriages to detach.

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Court suspends Italian plan to hold migrants in Albania

Albania's top court suspends a deal signed between the two countries last month pending a further hearing.

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Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.

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Ukraine war: Dozens wounded in missile strikes on Kyiv

A total of 53 people have been hurt in the attacks, including six children, the mayor of Kyiv says.

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Watch: Intruder jumps on table in Indian parliament

Lawmakers said two men jumped into the well of the house from the visitors' gallery.

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India parliament: Security scare for MPs on attack anniversary

Lawmakers say two men jumped from the visitors' gallery into the chamber and sprayed a colourful gas.

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Small island states 'weren't in room' when deal agreed

Samoa says they are "a little confused" by agreement of COP 28 climate deal while they were absent from room.

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COP28 stage stormed by 12-year-old Indian activist

The girl held up a sign saying "End fossil fuel, save our planet and our future".

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Pakistan: 23 soldiers killed in attack on army base

An explosives-laden vehicle rams into a building, which is being used as a Pakistani army base.

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Zara pulls advert accused of resembling Gaza images

The fashion firm says it regrets any misunderstanding about its advertising campaign.

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US anti-missile base in Poland to start operations - Polish PM

The Redzikowo Air Base will become the US's second anti-missile base in Europe, after another in southern Romania.

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Anna Cardwell: Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

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US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.

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Paris Ritz: Missing €750k ring found in hotel vacuum bag

The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone.

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Australian swimmers approach whale 'dangerously close' to shore

The humpback whale strayed into shallow waters, which caught the attention of swimmers.

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Teenage children of jailed Narges Mohammadi accept her Nobel Peace Prize

In a speech smuggled from prison and read out by her twins, Narges Mohammadi denounces "tyrannical" Iran.

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Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down

Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy.

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Explosion and fireball seen as storm sweeps through Tennessee

Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power.

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

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Iran: Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to collect award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil

A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.

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Philippines accuses China of shooting water cannon at its boats

The incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.

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Pardoned rapper Kodak Black arrested on drugs charges

The American rapper faces court on drugs charges three years after being pardoned by Donald Trump.

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North Koreans deported from Chinese jails face torture, activists warn

About 600 defectors, believed to be mostly women, have not been heard from since their deportation.

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Video shows stripped Palestinian men detained in Gaza

Pictures on social media show dozens of men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli troops in north Gaza.

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Gaza: Video appears to show Palestinian men stripped and detained by IDF

Footage circulating online shows blindfolded men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli soldiers.

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Unesco: Italian opera singing gets cultural heritage status

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions.

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Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China's lip syncing ban

One of the biggest Chinese-language acts is in trouble over a rarely-enforced regulation.

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Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city

Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone.

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Wieambilla shootings: US arrests man over Australian religious terror attack

The 58-year-old is being probed over a rural Queensland shooting ambush last December that left six dead.

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Paris 2024: Construction at surfing venue in Tahiti paused after coral damaged

The International Surfing Association says it welcomes construction delays at the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing venue after damage to coral at the site in Tahiti.

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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP.

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Bowen: US sets clearer red lines for Israel as ceasefire ends

If Israel kills as many in south Gaza as in the north, Biden will face some tough questions over US support for its ally.

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E-cigarettes: France backs bill to ban disposable vapes

The French parliament votes in favour but it still needs backing from the Senate and the EU Commission.

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New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies

The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.

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World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark

The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy.

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Paris attack: Mother of suspect had 'reported concerns', prosecutor says

A 26-year-old man is accused of stabbing a German tourist to death near the Eiffel Tower on Saturday.

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COP28 president hits back at climate denial claims

"Everything we do is centred behind the science," the head of the UN climate talks in Dubai says.

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Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

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Video 'shows armed police approach Paris suspect'

Video posted on social media shows a man dressed in black who appears to be carrying a knife.

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Nelson Mandela's granddaughter slams "climate apartheid" by rich nations

Social activist Ndileka Mandela says "the global north is using economic and legal power to subjugate poor nations".

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Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea

The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".

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"A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza"

The BBC's Hugo Bachata describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.

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COP28: Big promises on oil but environmentalists wary

Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.

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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

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Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.

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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.

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UN says end of ceasefire 'nightmare' for people in Gaza

The resumption of fighting between Israel and Hamas is "catastrophic", Unicef says.

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Israel Gaza: How missiles and destruction quickly returned after ceasefire

A seven-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended, bringing with it explosions and bloodshed.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says fortifying front lines must be accelerated

Ukraine's president meets frontline commanders and says winter is a new phase of the war with Russia.

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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.

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Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended as more hostages freed

The temporary ceasefire will last another day after it was extended just before it was due to expire.

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Rema: Calm down singer cancels December shows for health reasons

"It breaks my heart," the Afrobeats star tells fans on Instagram, but says he needs time to recuperate.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescued India workers tell of yoga and phone games

The 41 men are recuperating in hospital after being trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand state for 17 days.

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Hamas hostages: Thai workers return to overjoyed families in Bangkok

After nearly 50 days in Hamas captivity, 17 workers have returned home to Thailand.

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Gazans queue for days for a limited supply of cooking gas, BBC told

Gazans are queuing for fuel, but there is no guarantee they will be able to get any.

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Boy, 14, and freelance reporter among Palestinians freed

A total of 180 Palestinian prisoners have now been released from Israeli jails since last Friday.

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'We fought to get her back,' son says as more hostages released

British-Israeli Noam Sagi spoke to the BBC after his mother Ada was freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

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Moment transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels takes off from Heathrow

It is the first transatlantic flight powered solely by alternative fuels.

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Released 12-year-old Israeli hostage hugs mum

Eitan Yahalomi and his father were taken to Gaza by Hamas on the back of motorcycles, his mother said.

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Forklift chase: Ann Arbor Police chase 12-year-old boy

Police say preliminary investigations show the vehicle was unlocked with the key inside when it was taken.

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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister

The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.

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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict

As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.

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For some Israeli hostage families, the painful wait goes on

There was a mix of hope and fear this weekend for the families of hostages expected to remain in Gaza.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay

"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped.

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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose

Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.

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'I thought climate change was a hoax. Now I've changed my mind'

Sarah Ott spent years as a climate change sceptic - now she's an advocate for clean energy.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by biggest drone attack since war began

Thousands of homes are without power after Russia bombarded the capital over six hours.

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Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll

President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.

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Clemence Mtenga: Tanzanian student killed in Israel was a 'leader' to classmates

Clemence Mtenga should have graduated from university this week - instead his body is being flown home.

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Oscar Pistorius to be freed on parole

The former Paralympian has been serving a 13-year sentence for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Korean true crime fan murdered stranger 'out of curiosity'

The 23-year-old woman in South Korea was obsessed with crime shows and hunted for victims on a tutoring app.

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Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County

The group was returning home after meeting the First Lady in Nairobi when they were swept away.

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Moment flash mob ransacks Nike store in Los Angeles

The thieves stole $12,000 (around £9,500) worth of merchandise.

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Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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What we know about Israel-Hamas Gaza deal on hostages

The agreement should see Hamas release 50 hostages during a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza.

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Russian actress killed in Ukrainian strike while performing to soldiers

Around 20 Russian soldiers were killed in the attack in the occupied Donetsk region, Ukraine says.

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French pilot sentenced for decapitating skydiver with wing of plane

Nicolas Galy, 40, died after being struck by the aircraft he had jumped out of seconds before.

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North Korea spy satellite: South partially suspends military deal after launch

South Korea will resume surveillance flights along its border with the North.

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Liberia election: Vehicle rams crowd celebrating President-elect Boakai's victory

At least three have died after a car hit people cheering Joseph Boakai's presidential election win.

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Israel recalls its ambassador from South Africa

It comes a day after South Africa called for an ICC arrest warrant against Israel's prime minister.

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Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards

The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.

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Shakira: Singer settles Spanish tax fraud case with $7.5m fine

Shakira, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, settled "with the best interest of my kids at heart".

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A billion hearts break as India lose World Cup final

Cricket fans have taken to social media to express grief after Australia lifted the Cup on Sunday.

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Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'

The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".

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Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers

In Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities - now the practice is back.

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Daisaku Ikeda: Influential leader of Japan's Soka Gakkai Buddhist group dies

Daisaku Ikeda, a well-connected ex-head of the Soka Gakkai group, greatly expanded its global reach.

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Rahul Dravid: The man behind India’s dream run in 2023 World Cup cricket

From a legendary batter to the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid has done it all.

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China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says

Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship.

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Dana Carvey: Wayne's World star's son Dex dies aged 32

The US comedian and actor said his "beloved son" Dex died from an accidental drug overdose.

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Myanmar: Eight children killed in military strike on school in Chin State

Insurgents have fought elsewhere in Chin State but not in the village targeted by the army on Wednesday.

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Bouncy castle tragedy: Firm charged after six children killed

Wind gusts blew away a castle during a primary school fair in Tasmania, Australia, almost two years ago.

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Israel finds second hostage body near Al-Shifa hospital

The hostage's body was found as troops continue their search in and around Gaza's biggest hospital.

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Harry Styles haircut reveal lights up fan debate

The former One Direction star confirms his famous mop top is History - and fans have strong thoughts.

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Las Vegas teen killed: Two suspects sought in deadly brawl

Eight teenagers were arrested after Jonathan Lewis Jr was beaten to death. Police search for two more.

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Myanmar junta's war against rebels displaces millions: UN

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses deep concern over the escalation in fighting.

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Ukraine charges officials tied to Hunter Biden probe and Russia

Three men who helped Rudy Giuliani investigate the Bidens are accused of working with Russia.

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Jammu: At least 36 die after bus falls into India gorge

More than 50 passengers were on board when a bus skidded off a road in the Himalayas.

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SA rugby office burglars touch but leave World Cup trophy

Burglars touch the World Cup trophy in South Africa's Rugby Union offices but do not take it.

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Queer Eye's Bobby Berk to leave show

The interior designer says leaving the Netflix makeover show was a "necessary" decision.

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Iceland quakes weaker but volcano warning persists

Seismic activity has been less intense but a volcanic eruption still seems imminent, scientists say.

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Malaysian killer released from Australian immigration detention

An ex-policeman convicted in a politically charged Malaysia murder has been freed from immigration detention.

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Mein Kampf found in Hamas base - Israeli president

Isaac Herzog told the BBC that Hitler's book was found at a site used by Hamas in northern Gaza.

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Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base

More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.

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In Gaza, fleeing refugees face hunger and disease: 'We are in the Dark Ages’

Hundreds of thousands who fled bombs are now washing in polluted seawater and sleeping in packed tents.

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Gaza hospital crippled as fighting rages nearby

Israel agrees to help evacuate babies from Al-Shifa hospital after two die due to a lack of electricity.

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Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap

The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas.

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Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms

Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities

Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.

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'Her life is painkillers' - The Gaza children ravaged by war

More than 26,000 Gazans have been wounded since war erupted, many of them left with life-changing injuries.

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Frank Borman: Nasa astronaut who led Apollo 8 moon mission dies

Tributes are being paid to Frank Borman who was part of the first mission to leave the Earth's orbit.

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US and China reach 'some agreements' on climate - John Kerry

The two nations finding common ground is a crucial part of any consensus at COP28.

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Top Gun: Maverick spoiler threat prompts officer to pull gun on colleague

An Australian officer is sentenced after threatening to shoot a colleague over a plot spoiler.

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital - reports

The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports.

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G7 Summit: Block insists support for Ukraine 'will never waver'

G7 bloc insists that the Israel-Gaza war will not weaken its resolve to back Kyiv.

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Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.

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Evan Ellingson: CSI Miami and My Sister's Keeper star dies at 35

The actor appeared in films and TV shows such as My Sister's Keeper, 24 and CSI: Miami.

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California boat captain guilty over fire that killed 34

Jerry Boylan failed to train his crew before a fire ripped through the boat in California, a jury found.

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Hollywood strike: Actors union Sag says issues still outstanding

Now in its 117th day, US actors' union says there is still no agreement on several issues including AI.

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Ukraine war: Grenade birthday gift kills army chief Zaluzhny's aide

Maj Hennadiy Chastyakov was opening presents at home near Kyiv with his son a the time of the blast.

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Human skull found in Florida charity shop Halloween section

Investigators describe the finding in the Halloween section as a "twist of not-so-humerus events".

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Delhi pollution: No school, no play for city's children

Parents say toxic air quality levels in the Indian capital are robbing children of their childhood.

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Nepal earthquake: Survivors cremate the dead, face uncertain future

Homeless and sleeping in the cold outdoors, Nepal's earthquake survivors appeal for assistance.

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South Korean man attacks shop clerk he thought was a feminist

The man told the shop clerk he was attacking her because she had short hair and must be a feminist.

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Rescued bear arrives in UK via Eurotunnel

The Swedish zoo it has come from is closing and staff were told to "euthanise" those animals left.

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BBC on scene of damage after blast at Gaza refugee camp

Hamas officials say at least 45 people were killed after an Israeli strike, the IDF says it is investigating.

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Bowen: Five new realities after four weeks of Israel-Gaza war

There are few known quantities in the conflict but some things have become clear, says Jeremy Bowen.

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Rock in a hard place: France-Spain border residents angry over road blocks

Members of a French coastal town are campaigning to reopen a road connecting it with Spain.

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What a Donald Trump second term would look like

If he returns to the White House by winning the 2024 election, here is what he has said he wants to do.

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Matthew Perry buried in private ceremony, US media reports

A private funeral was held in Los Angeles for the actor, attended by family and his Friends co-stars.

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Minister's awkward EU summit kiss raises questions in Croatia

Croatia's foreign minister sparked controversy by greeting his German counterpart with a kiss.

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Car crash leads to fireworks show on Canadian motorway

An accident involving a lorry and a pickup truck led to an impromptu, hour-long pyrotechnics show.

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Pablo Escobar's feral hippos face cull in Colombia

Authorities says they must act to stop a dangerous population explosion among the invasive species.

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Steven Tyler: Woman accuses Aerosmith singer of sexual assault

In a case filed at New York's Supreme Court, the woman says she suffered "severe emotional distress".

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Pisa floods as Storm Ciarán strikes Tuscany

At least three people were killed as the storm struck Italy, after battering several other countries.

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Swiss village of Aarwangen in ding-dong over challenge to cowbells

New residents in a Bernese Alpine village object to the traditional sound of rural Switzerland.

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Li Keqiang: Chinese leader's hometown mourns his death

Thousands gather in Li's hometown to honour the former Chinese premier who died last week.

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Li Keqiang: Chinese grieve popular ex-premier in quiet show of dissent

The public outpouring of sorrow for Li Keqiang is seen as a way of airing frustration with President Xi.

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Florida: Pilot rescued after plane crashes into Everglades

Video shows the man sitting on the plane's wing waiting for help, before helicopter arrives to airlift him to hospital.

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Halloween 2023: Heidi Klum wows at her annual party as a peacock

Celebrities donned their best spooky outfits at Klum's 22nd annual party in New York.

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Apple alert: India opposition says government tried to hack phones

Around a dozen opposition MPs say they got an alert about 'state-sponsored attackers' targeting their phone.

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What China wants from Israel-Hamas war

Its top diplomat has been in Washington for talks but there are limits to what it can achieve.

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Australia shark attack: Search under way for surfer feared dead

The authorities are searching for the body of a man in his 50s off South Australia's west coast.

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Kerala attacks: India police investigate deadly blasts targeting Jehovah's Witnesses

A 12-year-old girl was among three people killed in a series of explosions in Kerala state.

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Judge reinstates Trump gag order in election subversion case

It prevents him from criticising court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial.

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Luis Rubiales given three-year ban by Fifa

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales is banned from all football-related activities for three years.

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Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.

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Matthew Perry: Chandler Bing's funniest moments in Friends

Many of Friends' funniest scenes relied on Chandler's quick wit or social awkwardness.

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Luis Diaz parents 'kidnapped in Colombia'

Liverpool say they are "aware of an ongoing situation" involving the family of Luis Diaz after reports his parents have been kidnapped in Colombia.

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Streets filled with rubble: See the destruction of Gaza from the sky

Children and adults can be seen standing on mounds of rubble after strikes on Deir al Balah.

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Doubt cast on indigenous roots of Buffy Sainte-Marie

A new investigation by Canadian broadcaster CBC has questioned her claims of indigenous ancestry.

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FTX: 'Crypto King' admits people got hurt as he speaks out in trial

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried says he made many mistakes when running the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Taylor Swift: Artist paints the star on giant Halloween pumpkin

It took Ohio-based Jeanette Paras 10 hours to create the artwork.

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Why Li Keqiang's death is dangerous for Xi Jinping

The beloved leader represents a way of potentially governing China with very different priorities.

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Ugandan anger at plan to name road after slain tourists

Some people are unhappy there is no plan to have a memorial to the Ugandan guide killed in the attack.

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South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military

The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.

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Ukraine war: Russians likely targeted Khmelnytsky nuclear plant - Zelensky

The International Atomic Energy Agency said the plant's operations were unaffected.

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Hurricane Otis: Mexico assesses damage after storm

The seaside resort of Acapulco bore the brunt of the hurricane which made landfall early on Wednesday.

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China: Police rescue 1,000 cats, bust illicit trade of feline meat

The felines would have been passed off as pork or mutton, state-affiliated media report.

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Insufficient evidence of racial slur by SA's Mbonambi

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start against New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final after a ruling there was "insufficient evidence" he used a racial slur towards Tom Curry.

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Israel demands UN chief resign over Hamas attack comments

António Guterres condemned Hamas's deadly attacks but said they "did not happen in a vacuum".

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Gold One mine 'hostage situation': South African miners tell of escape

Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.

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Archaeologists reveal face of Peru's 'Ice Maiden' mummy

Experts have reconstructed the face of the 'Ice Maiden', an Inca girl sacrificed in the Andes

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Andrea Giambruno: Meloni's ex-partner dropped as TV host over lewd remarks

The Italian PM separated with Andrea Giambruno after sexually explicit remarks were leaked.

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Freed hostage says she was held in 'spider's web' of Gaza tunnels

Speaking after being released by Hamas, Yocheved Lifschitz said she "went through hell" while in captivity.

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Several missing after ships collide in North Sea - officials

The British Verity has reportedly sunk after it crashed into the Bahamian Polesie on Tuesday morning.

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S Jaishankar: India will resume Canada visas if diplomats safe, says minister

India had cited security threats to its diplomats while stopping visa services amid a row with Canada.

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Billionaires should face a minimum tax rate, report says

A 2% rate on the world's wealthy could raise as much as $250bn a year, a report suggests.

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Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll found murdered

Samantha Woll's body was found in a city park not far from her home with stab wounds.

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Venezuela opposition holds primary to pick unity candidate

Opposition groups aim to pick one figure to take on the government's candidate in the 2024 election.

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Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France

Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president.

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Cairo Summit: Arab leaders reject forced displacement of Palestinians

Egypt hosts a peace summit in Cairo as the first aid convoy enters Gaza after two weeks of war.

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Gaza neighbourhood flattened and hospital told to evacuate

Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.

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The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years

Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.

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Mozambique burns 45,000 hens as bird flu spreads from South Africa

The egg-laying hens had been imported from South Africa, which is facing one of its worst outbreaks.

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Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol

At least 300 people are detained during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Aid delivery waits to enter Gaza from Egypt at Rafah crossing

About 20 trucks may cross into Gaza after a deal with the US, but aid organisations warn it's not enough.

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Britney Spears: Everytime video revisited by fans following abortion news

The music video for Everytime is being interpreted in new ways by some after news Spears had an abortion.

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At scene of hospital blast: 'People are still collecting body parts'

Hundreds of people were killed by an explosion at a crowded hospital in Gaza City, health officials say.

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Mother's plea for daughter Mia's release after Hamas hostage video

Keren Shem appeals for her daughter to be freed immediately with all the Hamas hostages in Gaza.

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India Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.

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Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast

A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.

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What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?

The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.

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DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing

The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.

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Khan Younis: A Gaza city on its knees, now with a million mouths to feed

A desperate and destitute tide of humanity has washed into Khan Younis. And there is no help.

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Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel: 'Our second country is bleeding'

Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel relocate for a second time following Hamas's surprise attack.

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Hurt ripples in wake of Australia's Indigenous Voice vote

Following a landmark referendum, Australia tends to the wounds caused by months of brutal debate.

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The Voice: Australians votes No in historic referendum

The nation has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.

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New Zealand election: National party's Chris Luxon wins

New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes.

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Gaza Strip in maps: What it's like for the people that live there

Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water.

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Teacher killed in France school stabbing

Two other people have been seriously injured in the knife attack in the northern city of Arras.

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Missing peace activist Vivian Silver - son awaits news, good or bad

My mother would say the atrocities are the result of not striving for peace, he tells Jeremy Bowen.

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Sri Lanka crisis: Colombo reaches debt deal with China

The agreement paves the way for the South Asian nation to secure more funding from the IMF.

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CCTV shows moment women escape Israeli kibbutz attack

The two women managed to run away after Israeli military arrived at the scene.

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Gaza: Drone footage shows aftermath of Israeli airstrikes

More than 1,100 people have been killed by strikes on the Gaza Strip so far.

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Israel-Gaza: French Jewish politicians put under police protection

France's interior minister says more than 100 antisemitic acts have been recorded since Saturday.

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Gaza hospitals risk turning into morgues, Red Cross says

There is no mains power and fuel for generators could run out in hours, the aid group says.

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Lebanon: Israel shells militant targets across border

Israel's military said the Lebanese movement Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles across the border.

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Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage

Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.

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Children screamed in street as we fled 2am Gaza air strike

Power runs out in Gaza after another night of massive destruction by Israeli forces.

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Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record

Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

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Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.

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Lyse Doucet moves to safety during live Israel report

The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.

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Spain's Hermoso says image tarnished by Rubiales World Cup kiss

Spanish TV shows a statement to prosecutors where Jenni Hermoso says she felt clearly disrespected.

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Guatemala paralysed as pro-democracy protests run into second week

Protesters are demanding the removal of the attorney-general, whom they accuse of undermining democracy.

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I lost 11 members of my family - earthquake victim

Entire villages were levelled after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province of Herat in Afghanistan.

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Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash

Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.

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Poland's top army generals quit ahead of key elections

The resignations come just days before general elections, and amid the war in Ukraine.

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Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai

President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.

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Inside Israel and Gaza as rockets and gun fights hit region

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.

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Gaza: 'I wish I could be a normal child living with no war'

Children in Gaza have been expressing their longing for an end to the air strikes.

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'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon

Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.

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The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Mbankolo landslides kill 23 in Cameroon capital Yaoundé

Rescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands.

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Israel attack: 12 Thai nationals killed, 11 kidnapped

The workers were killed in an attack by Hamas militants, who took others hostage.

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Joe Biden sends military aid to Israel after Hamas attack

The US president says he condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" by Hamas militants.

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Destroyed cars line road near Israel festival in chilling video

The remains of cars can be seen after militants attacked people attending an outdoor party.

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Shani Louk: Mother pleads for help as daughter goes missing at festival

A number of Israeli civilians and soldiers are being held hostage by Hamas, the Israeli military says.

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How an Israel music festival turned into a nightmare after Hamas attack

Festival-goers describe mass panic as they fled and hid in bushes as a trance music party came under attack.

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Afghanistan earthquake: Race to rescue victims in Herat Province

Hundreds are feared dead after the 6.3-magnitude quake hit remote villages in western Afghanistan.

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Fierce gun battle on Israeli highway

Motorists duck for cover as multiple shots are fired during a gun battle on Route 4 near Emunim.

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Lokassa ya Mbongo: Family's pain as Congo star lies unburied for seven months

Legendary guitarist Lokassa ya Mbongo's family say they have been unable to give him a "worthy" send-off.

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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.

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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

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Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake

The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.

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Moment Tupac's murder suspect 'Keffe D' gets arrested

The 60-year-old former gang leader was indicted on one count of murder with a deadly weapon.

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Iran's activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

The imprisoned campaigner is honoured for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

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French bedbug panic: Officials respond as Paris school infested

Government officials meet as teachers refuse to work following the latest reported infestation.

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South Africa's Kruger National Park study: Animals fear human voices more than lions

Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.

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Good decision or waste of money? US voters on Biden's border wall expansion

A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.

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Warmest September in history as 'gobsmacking' data shocks scientists

This year is on track to be the warmest on record after September temperatures alarm scientists.

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Sikkim: Race against time to save 102 missing in India floods

Severe floods have killed 14 and left dozens missing in the Himalayan state of Sikkim.

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India flash floods: More than 100 missing in Sikkim state

Hundreds of search and rescue officers have been deployed across the state of Sikkim.

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Police bodycam shows rescue of a woman stuck under a pier in Brooklyn

Video captures the moment New York police pulled a woman hanging over water to safety in Brooklyn.

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Lady Gaga wins case to keep $500,000 dognapping reward

A judge says the star does not need to pay $500,000 to a woman after her dogs were stolen in 2021.

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MrBeast and BBC stars used in deepfake scam videos

Fraudsters have manipulated images of the popular YouTuber and two journalists to dupe viewers.

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'False positives': Colombian army apologises for killing civilians

More than 6,400 civilians were killed and falsely passed off as enemy combatants between 2002 and 2008.

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Kevin McCarthy has gone. Why was he removed and who might replace him?

Removing a House Speaker like this is uncharted territory. Here's what we know about where things go.

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Pakistan orders Afghan asylum seekers out of country by November

The declaration comes just days after a blast in a border town killed at least 50 people.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist sentenced in absentia

Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air against the invasion of Ukraine, gets more than 8 years in jail.

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Asian Games: China censors 'Tiananmen' image of athletes hugging

The photo, showing the combination of numbers 6 and 4 , has been scrubbed on Chinese social media.

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Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

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Jamaica: Children in hospital after eating cannabis sweets

Jamaica's education minister says some of the 60 students suffered hallucinations.

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DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings

More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.

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Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie charged with witchcraft

Patrick Herminie denies the allegations, saying the case is a "political show" to taint his image.

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Charlotte Sena: Missing girl found using fingerprints on ransom note

Charlotte Sena, 9, was located after a round-the-clock hunt aided by the suspect's ransom note.

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Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light".

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Hunter Biden due in Delaware court to face federal gun charges

The president's son faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of three federal criminal charges.

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Grizzly bear kills couple and their dog in Canada

Experts say more people outdoors is leading to more human-bear encounters.

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Johnny Kitagawa: Hundreds seek compensation over J-pop agency founder's abuse

More than 300 people seek compensation for being sexually abused by the late Johnny Kitagawa.

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Ukraine war: Russia warned EU not weary over war support

Members are meeting in Kyiv in an attempt to show solidarity, after the US failed to approve more aid.

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Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it".

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Gerard Depardieu denies rape allegations in open letter

The French star breaks his silence on assault allegations, accusing "media court" of "lynching" him.

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Donald Trump expected to attend civil fraud trial opening

The US ex-president is accused of inflating the value of his property empire by more than $2bn.

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Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms

The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.

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Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants

They were attempting the treacherous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands - a gateway to Europe.

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Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco

Joe Biden says US support cannot be interrupted after military aid was excluded from a budget deal.

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Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'

Tuareg rebels attack a northern town as the UN mission continues its withdrawal from Mali.

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CCTV shows moment of Turkey blast

An explosion outside Turkey's interior ministry in Ankara, was a "terrorist attack", a minister said.

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Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit

Sikh activists confronted the diplomat amid a row over the death of a separatist leader in Canada.

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Spain: Nightclub fire kills six in Murcia

Four other people were injured in the fire in south-eastern city of Murcia, authorities say.

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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope.

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

House lawmakers approve a temporary funding solution - which excludes new aid for Ukraine.

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Tupac Shakur: Sister calls new murder charge 'pivotal moment'

The rapper's sister welcomes news that a former gang leader has been charged with his murder.

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Driver ploughs through wall into police squad room in New Jersey

John Hargreaves has been charged following the incident in the US state of New Jersey.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region

Almost the entire ethnic Armenian population has fled the region since Azerbaijan seized it last week.

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Man dies in Australia after whale strikes boat

Police said the likely collision had caused the boat to tilt, throwing both men overboard.

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Sweden gangs: Army to help police after surge in killings

The military will provide help with analysis, logistics and explosives handling, the PM says.

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Senator Dianne Feinstein dies aged 90

The California senator served for more than three decades and was a trailblazer for women in US politics.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete after IPC vote

Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee votes against a full ban.

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Eswatini election: The vote in a kingdom where parties are banned

Voting is under way in Eswatini, but in Africa's last absolute monarchy, MPs have little power.

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Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji

Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.

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Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring

A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector.

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Family in Ireland gymnast racism row say apology 'useless'

The mother of a black girl not given a medal at a gymnastics event said officials showed "no empathy".

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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.

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Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son

The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son.

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Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

The actor was best known for playing Dumbledore and had won four Baftas.

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Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe

Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.

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Nagorno-Karabakh state will cease to exist in January, says leader

The head of the self-declared enclave formally ends the territory's struggle for independence.

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Travis King arrives back on US soil from N Korea

The US soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since.

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Spain's former coach investigated in Rubiales case

Jorge Vilda - the former head coach of Spain's World Cup-winning side - is being investigated as part of the criminal case against Luis Rubiales.

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Travis King in US custody after North Korea expulsion

The 23-year-old reconnaissance specialist has been transferred to US custody in China, US officials say.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan arrests former Karabakh leader at border

Ruben Vardanyan is detained while attempting to enter Armenia after Baku's offensive last week.

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Iraq wedding fire: What we know about Qaraqosh blaze

More than 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh.

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Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital

The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey.

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Australian man who faked own kidnapping ordered to compensate police

The Australian came up with the plot to spend New Year's Eve with another woman instead of his partner.

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Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progress

Hours after a Saudi envoy visits the West Bank, an Israeli minister attends a UN event in Riyadh.

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French troops will soon leave Niger - what happens then?

Decisions made by Niger's ruling juntas will be crucial as to how Islamist extremism spreads.

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US actors' union members vote to authorise video game strike

The latest potential Hollywood strike relates to voice, motion capture and stunt work in video games.

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Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase

Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway.

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Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43

She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.

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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat

Hans Niemann was accused of cheating after he beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen last September.

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South China Sea: Philippines removes Chinese barrier in contested area

The Philippines says it has removed a floating barrier installed by Beijing in the South China Sea.

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Zambia ex-President Edgar Lungu banned from 'political' jogging

Police tell Edgar Lungu to stop his runs alongside supporters as they amount to "political activism".

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Nagorno-Karabakh: BBC reports from Armenia border amid panic

The BBC's Nataliya Zotova reports from the border between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Villarrica volcano: Chile raises alert level as activity increases

Villarrica is one of South America's most active volcanoes and last erupted in 2015.

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Thailand: Man charged with beating his three children to death

Police suspect the man also killed two more of his children from a previous marriage.

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Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles

The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions.

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Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come".

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Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal.

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Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds

It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began.

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Asteroid Bennu: Watch moment sample lands on Earth

Nasa scientists celebrate as the sample successfully lands in the Utah desert.

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Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival

Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Ethnic Armenians leave amid cleansing fear

Azerbaijan captured the area in a flash operation and says it wants to integrate its residents.

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South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area

The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: BBC reporter gets rare access inside conflict-hit region

Journalists' access to the region has been tightly controlled since the Azerbaijan's military recent assault.

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Florida police stop 10-year-old driver on highway

Boy and 11-year-old sister found 200 miles from where they were reported missing by mother.

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Nagorno-Karabakh fears grow as residents appeal for aid

Food convoy arrives in the disputed enclave as US senators lead calls for international monitors.

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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.

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China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail

Rahile Dawut loses appeal against a charge of endangering state security, a rights group says.

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Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.

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MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria's Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert

It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27.

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BTS star Suga begins military service in South Korea

The singer is the third member of the band to start compulsory military service this year.

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Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu's lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK

Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing.

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Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.

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Guantanamo defendant 'too damaged' to stand trial

A military judge accepts Ramzi bin al-Shibh is too psychologically damaged to defend himself.

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Rwandan serial killer who hid bodies in kitchen pleads guilty

Rwandan police found more than 10 bodies buried under the 34-year-old man's house near Kigali.

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King Charles given standing ovation in French Senate

His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Fresh reports of gunfire despite ceasefire

Azerbaijan denies that fighting has resumed a day after ethnic-Armenian forces agreed to surrender.

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Police taser school band director at US football game

The Birmingham Police Department has released bodycam footage of the incident.

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Taylor Swift: Australia to host academic conference on pop icon

The event will explore the megastar's impact on culture and the music industry.

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Donald Trump Jr's X account hacked

A post claiming his father had died is among a string of now-deleted messages posted by his account.

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MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeat star's death

Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer Mohbad died last week.

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Violent tornado sends debris flying across eastern Chinese city

A tornado ripped through the city of Suqian in eastern China, sending debris flying through the air.

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Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist

Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement.

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Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for 'inappropriate' dress

MPs back draft of law that seeks harsh punishments against those who are "inappropriately" dressed.

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India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious

The advisory comes a day after tensions between the countries escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist.

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Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths

Migrants heading to the US often hitch rides on freight trains, with many injured or killed.

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Indonesia: TikToker jailed two years over pork video

Lina Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim, said an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin.

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Libya flood: Video appears to show Libya mayor's house set on fire

The mayor's home was burnt to the ground as protesters demanded answers for last week's catastrophic flood.

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Why are some Sikhs calling for a separate homeland in India?

The killing of a separatist activist in Canada stokes tensions between India and diaspora Sikh communities.

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Ovidio Guzmán: Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads not guilty

A US court has accused Ovidio Guzmán of drug-trafficking and money-laundering, which he denies.

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Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get lab tests

There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast.

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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Rare dinosaur 'Barry' up for sale at Paris auction

The 150 million year-old camptosaurus is expected to fetch up to €1.2m ($1.2m) in October.

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US military asks for public's help to find F-35 fighter jet

Officials are unable to locate the F-35 jet after its pilot safely ejected from it in South Carolina.

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Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises.

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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Morocco earthquake: The scars, the rubble and the spirit to rebuild

Morocco's earthquake destroyed lives but survivors are picking themselves up, James Copnall finds.

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Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames

Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as several government buildings come under attack.

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228 Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart

More clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and members of the opposition has erupted in Europe

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Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears

More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days.

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Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death

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Greece floods: Austrian honeymooners killed after holiday home swept away

DNA tests on two bodies recovered from the floods have confirmed their identities, Austria says.

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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Lampedusa: Italy recovers body of newborn baby from migrant boat

The child's mother is likely to have given birth on the journey to Lampedusa, reports say.

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Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada

Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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September's devastating floods - in 66 seconds

A look back at some of the calamitous floods that have occurred around the world in just the first half of this month.

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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Why is the UK banning American XL Bully dogs?

The UK's prime minister says he wants the breed outlawed by the end of the year.

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France: Trial opens over bus driver's death in face-mask fight

Two men in France are accused of beating a bus driver to death after refusing to wear masks.

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Greta Thunberg charged after blocking Sweden oil port for second time

The climate activist refused to end the protest, hours after being convicted of a similar offence.

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Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern".

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Moment puma cub found and rescued by police

Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un to stay in Russia for several days

Meanwhile Vladimir Putin has "gratefully" accepted an invitation to visit North Korea, Kremlin says.

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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya.

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Body of Ecuador gangster Junior Roldán stolen from cemetery

The body of Junior Roldán, who was shot dead in May in Colombia, has vanished from a cemetery vault.

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Vladimir Putin says military cooperation with Kim Jong Un a possibility

Vladimir Putin met Kim Jong Un in a highly scrutinised visit suspected to yield an arms deal.

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Libya flooding: Doctor pleads for help as body count increases

Dr Najib Tarhoni has been working at the nearest large hospital to Derna, and is assisting with the disaster.

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Escaped killer Danelo Cavalcante caught after two weeks

Danelo Cavalcante, 34, was arrested in a wooded area inside a police perimeter, says a law enforcement source.

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Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies

Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding.

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Derna: Soundtrack of children's cries now engulfs Libyan city

A Libyan journalist tells the BBC that survivors in Derna have reported scenes of utter devastation.

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Libya floods: Storm Daniel forces people onto streets

Much of Libya's eastern port of Derna is underwater after two dams and four bridges collapsed.

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Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high

A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered.

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Danelo Cavalcante: US police warn escaped killer is armed

Residents are told to stay inside as police focus their search on a rural Pennsylvania town.

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Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.

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Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister

Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.

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Chile marks military coup as divisions continue

The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions.

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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.

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Hansi Flick sacked by Germany as Euro 2024 hosts lose patience

Hansi Flick is dismissed as manager of Euro 2024 hosts Germany following a poor run of results.

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Morocco: Inside village with 90 people dead after quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is on the ground in Tafeghaghte after a powerful earthquake hit Morocco's High Atlas Mountains.

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Sudan conflict: Dozens killed in attack on Khartoum market, medics say

The attack in Khartoum killed at least 35 as fighting between factions continues, a charity says.

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Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews

A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.

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Russia hails unexpected G20 'milestone' as Ukraine fumes

The world's leading economies issue a joint statement shorn of direct criticism of Moscow's war.

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Ukraine war: Two foreign aid workers die in Russian missile strike

Two volunteers are killed and two others injured when their vehicle comes under fire in Ukraine.

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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse

CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.

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Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say

Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say.

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Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings.

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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse

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Morocco earthquake death toll rises above 2,000

The death toll from a huge quake nearly doubles as Morocco's king orders three days of national mourning.

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Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's anniversary with parade

Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

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In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh

Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.

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G Marimuthu: Indian film industry mourns popular actor

G Marimuthu, who died of a heart attack, acted in more than 50 Tamil films and starred in a TV drama.

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Sylvester Stallone shadow boxes with the Pope

The Rocky actor threw some air punches with the pontiff during a meeting at the Vatican.

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Greek floods: PM Mitsotakis warns of very unequal battle with nature

Rescuers try to reach hundreds of people trapped by floods in Greece where seven people have died.

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Thodex cryptocurrency boss jailed for 11,196 years in Turkey for fraud

Faruk Fatih Ozer was found guilty of defrauding millions of dollars from investors in his collapsed Thodex platform.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutor files complaint with high court

A Spanish prosecutor files a complaint with its high court against suspended football federation president Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.

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Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret

For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.

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Russia's Ukraine Danube attacks threaten Kyiv's economic lifeline

Attacks on Danube River ports have intensified recently, destroying large amounts of grain.

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Kourtney Kardashian reveals foetal surgery 'saved life' of unborn baby

Kourtney Kardashian went into "urgent foetal surgery" to have an operation on her baby in the womb.

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Outrage over Abbas's antisemitic speech on Jews and Holocaust

German and Israeli officials condemn the Palestinian leader's remarks about the mass murder of Jews.

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Otto Pérez Molina: Guatemalan ex-leader pleads guilty to corruption

Otto Pérez Molina, who resigned in 2015, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud.

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Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.

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Alleged serial killer held after bodies found in kitchen

Police discovered the crime after the 34-year-old suspect was evicted from his rented home.

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Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer

The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month.

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Deezer and Universal to launch 'artist-centric' streaming model

The new streaming model will generate bigger royalties for artists that people choose to listen to.

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Ukraine war: 16 killed in missile attack on market town

President Zelensky, who blamed Russia for the attack, said those killed were "people who did nothing wrong".

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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall

For the second month in a row, there has been a huge reduction in the year-on-year deforestation rate.

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Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in cave

The excellently-preserved weapons are believed to have been hidden by Judean rebels 1,900 years ago.

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Bulgaria and Turkey streets turn to rivers in deadly floods

Flooding caused by heavy rain leads to at least 10 deaths in Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece.

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British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts

The show about a jade teapot that busts out of the museum fuels calls for treasures to be returned.

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Woody Allen greeted by cheers, praise and protests at Venice Film Festival

The divisive director is met by cheers and positive reviews, but also loud protests on the red carpet.

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French state schools turn away dozens of girls wearing Muslim abaya dress

Dozens of girls are sent home after turning up at school wearing the now-banned abaya robe.

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Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative.

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How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?

An arms deal between North Korea and Russia could suit both sides, and allow them to work more closely.

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Burning Man festivalgoers on the mood from the mud

Revellers describe dreadful conditions and disappointment but also resilience and generosity.

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Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold.

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Israelis held in Cyprus over alleged rape

Israel's foreign ministry says six citizens were arrested on suspicion of raping a British tourist.

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Morocco jet ski tourists were warned before shooting, Algeria says

Officials say the group ignored alerts after straying from Moroccan waters, but a survivor disputes this.

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India's Moon lander enters sleep mode as lunar night falls

It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.

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Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions.

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Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed.

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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital.

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Ukraine War: Counter-offensive troops punch through Russia line, generals claim

Kyiv says its troops are gaining momentum in what continues to be a lengthy and bloody counter-offensive.

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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix.

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Hubert Aiwanger: Bavarian deputy leader keeps job after antisemitism claims

Firing Hubert Aiwanger would be a disproportionate move, says Bavaria's leader.

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Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky held in anti-corruption drive

Ihor Kolomoisky is accused of fraud and is the latest target of Ukraine's anti-corruption drive.

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Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum.

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Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath

People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water.

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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down.

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Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source

A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.

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Israel: Police clash with Eritrean asylum seekers

Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent.

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Ukraine war: Nobel Prize invitation to Russia and Iran withdrawn

The U-turn comes after strong criticism against it in Sweden as well as by Ukraine.

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Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher

An icebreaker is sent from Tasmania to evacuate a researcher with a "developing medical condition".

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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life last week for killing an ex-girlfriend in front of her children.

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Shock after popular bear shot dead in Italian town

A bear named Amarena is killed in central Italy and a man has claimed he opened fire out of fear.

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Italy: Mother bear seen with cubs days before being shot

Villagers in San Sebastiano Dei Marsi were surprised to see a family of bears walking the streets.

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Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?

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X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent.

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South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.

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Johannesburg fire: 'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'

One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.

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Police pull over car with huge bull in passenger seat.

The car had half of its roof cut off in order to fit the animal in.

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Iran: Weightlifter Mostafa Rajai banned for photo with Israeli

Mostafa Rajai receives a lifetime ban after taking a photo with an Israeli competitor in Poland.

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Gabon coup: Ousted president Ali Bongo calls for support

Sitting in what he calls his residence, Ali Bongo called on his supporters to "make noise" after his ousting.

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Ana de Armas: Judge throws out legal action over Yesterday film trailer

Two fans complained after the actress was edited out of a film despite appearing in the trailer.

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Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN

The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem.

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Fukushima: Japan PM eats fish from region after waste water row

A row developed over the controversial decision to discharge treated radioactive wastewater into the sea.

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Coffee Meets Bagel: Dating app users rue missed connections amid outage

Those looking for love online express frustration as the popular app suffers days-long outage.

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Eminem and Vivek Ramaswamy revive battle between pop stars and politicians

Politicians want to gain credibility by playing pop songs - but musicians don't want to lose theirs.

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