Fresh protests take place across France against pension age rise

Eight unions are taking part in the strike, which has disrupted schools, public transport and oil refineries.

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Chicago prosecutor will drop sexual abuse charges against Kelly

The musician is already facing decades in prison after being convicted of sexual crimes.

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Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence

The pair, both in their early 20s, were reportedly convicted for promoting corruption and propaganda.

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George Santos to step down from House committees

The 34-year-old Republican has faced calls to resign after admitting he fabricated parts of his CV.

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Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark

Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury.

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Alfredo Cospito: Hunger-striking Italian anarchist moved amid protests

Alfredo Cospito has been refusing food for more than 100 days in protest at harsh prison conditions.

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Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in fourth suspicious incident

Two missing monkeys are the latest in a string of suspicious incidents over the past three weeks.

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French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64.

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Super Bowl 57: Empire State Building trolls New York Giants and Jets

New Yorkers were not happy after the Empire State building lit up in the colours of fellow NFL side and fierce rivals the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Poland boosts defence spending over war in Ukraine

It is the latest European country to say it is increasing military spending as a result of the conflict.

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Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector

Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers.

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The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort.

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Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists".

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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.

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Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest

The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.

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Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after death

The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols.

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Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision

The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened.

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Downward dog is easy in this pup-filled yoga class

An animal shelter teamed up with a gym to bring some furry friends into workout classes.

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Can these rocks really generate electricity?

Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible?

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Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

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Jerusalem shooting: 13-year-old held over second attack in days

Seven people were killed in Friday's attack with two more injured in a separate shooting on Saturday.

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Tyre Nichols bodycam footage: What we know about the arrest video

Lawyers for the 29-year-old's family say the bodycam footage shows Mr Nichols being severely beaten.

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Haiti police riot on streets after gang attacks on officers

The protesters blame the government for not taking action over a number of gang attacks on police stations and officers.

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Gaza's only all-girl boxing club finds a home

After training women on the beach and in a garage, Osama has now moved to a professional centre.

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Vehicle thefts and carjackings spike in major US cities - report

Motor thefts had been falling for years, but rose sharply at the onset of the pandemic.

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US investigating Southwest Airlines over holiday travel chaos

Officials investigate whether it knowingly scheduled more flights than it could handle last month.

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Drone footage shows extent of damage after Jenin raid

Nine Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli military raid in the occupied West bank, Palestinian officials say.

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German man arrested for allegedly passing intelligence to Russia

The suspect is believed to have been involved in a scheme to pass German intelligence to Russia.

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Ukraine hit by Russian missiles day after West's offer of tanks

One person died and two others were injured after strikes in Kyiv, the city's mayor says.

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Miraculous escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt.

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Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in Jenin

The heaviest death toll in months comes as troops battle militants in the flashpoint West Bank town.

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Burkina Faso unrest: France agrees to pull its troops out

Burkina Faso wants to defend itself against jihadists, who have forced two million from their homes.

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Millions brace for bad weather day after destructive tornado

Forecasters predict heavy snow in many areas, with a tornado watch in effect in the South.

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Why Germany delayed sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's indecision has earned him criticism both nationally and internationally.

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Rwanda-DR Congo tension: Shooting of plane an ‘act of war’

In a sign of growing tensions, Rwanda says it took "defensive action" against a plane in its airspace.

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Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output.

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JNU: India students angry after screening of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled India's government.

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Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit.

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Musk's Boring Company shows off Las Vegas tunnels

The BBC's James Clayton visited the tunnel network carrying passengers in Tesla cars.

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Alice Springs: Alcohol limited in Australian town due to violence

A spike in alcohol-fuelled violence has prompted the government to impose the measures.

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Oscars 2023: Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominations

Michelle Yeoh's Everything Everywhere All At Once is the frontrunner in the Hollywood awards.

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Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension

Judge Tarek Bitar unexpectedly restarts his probe after a 13-month suspension amid legal challenges.

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Doja Cat turns heads in red body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris show

The rapper turns heads in full body paint and 30,000 crystals at Schiaparelli's Paris catwalk show.

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Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.

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Oscar nominations 2023: Top Gun leads sequels surge

These films and actors could feature in Tuesday's nominations - where a few records could be broken.

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Israel probes death of Palestinian who was pepper-sprayed and shot

Ahmad Kahla was killed by Israeli troops after a tussle at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank.

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Andrey Medvedev: Russian Wagner mercenary who fled to Norway arrested

A man believed to be the Wagner Group's first defector to the West is being held by police.

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Lavrov visit to South Africa: Pandor defends joint Russia-China military exercise

South Africa has the right to conduct such exercises with its "friends", the foreign minister says.

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Monterey Park shooting: Armed police enter white van

The suspect was found dead inside the van, with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say.

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Lisa Marie Presley: Daughter's emotional tribute read out at memorial

On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

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Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park.

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Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman

Ukrainian civilians are returning to Lyman, close to the front line, despite the threat of strikes.

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Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male

Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California.

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Monterey Park shooting: Local residents in shock and sorrow

The gunman remains on the loose after his attack at a popular dance club in the majority-Asian city.

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Former UK PM Boris Johnson makes trip to Ukraine

The former prime minister says it is a "privilege" to visit the country once more.

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First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained

Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem.

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River Drina: 'Embarrassment' of beauty spot's carpet of plastic waste

Drone footage reveals swathes of rubbish along the River Drina in Visegrad and, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Turkey condemns 'vile' Sweden Quran-burning protest

Turkey earlier called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister Pal Jonson over the planned protest.

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Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing.

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Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel.

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Shark attack on dolphin in Sydney closes popular beaches

Hundreds of people had been about to enter the water to compete in the Manly Open Surf carnival.

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Syria camps: Canada to repatriate 23 citizens

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is among the people who will return to Canada from Syria.

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Ukraine war: Germany yet to make decision on sending tanks

Berlin denies it is preventing countries from donating Leopard 2s, but Poland criticises its "hesitation".

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UFO-like cloud forms in Turkey

The rare cloud formation creates an optical illusion that tricks viewers into thinking it looks like a UFO.

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US judge fines Donald Trump nearly $1m for Clinton lawsuit

The judge called the March 2022 lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others "frivolous".

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Sierra Leone passes landmark law on women's rights

Women will now have to make up at least 30% of public and private sector jobs.

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Why anti-abortion activists still march on Washington

The 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision gave rise to one of the largest anti-abortion marches in the world.

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Flames engulf slum village in South Korea

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the slum in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

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Bafta best film nominations in 30 seconds

All Quiet On The Western Front leads the Bafta nominations for 2023.

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Ukraine war: Ukraine admits retreat from front line town of Soledar

Andrew Harding goes under fire on the front line in eastern Ukraine after recent Russian gains.

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Stained pillow seized at US murder suspect's home

The police are yet to find a murder weapon or a motive for the murders of four university students.

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Armenian fire at army barracks kills 15 soldiers

The fire is blamed on soldiers trying to light a stove with a canister of petrol.

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Gallery owner who hosed homeless woman in San Francisco arrested

Collier Gwin is charged with battery after being filmed spraying a woman with a hose in San Francisco.

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Julian Sands: British actor identified as hiker missing in southern California

Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather.

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Football fan killed and dozens injured in crush outside Iraq stadium

Dozens more are reportedly hurt as football fans gather to watch Iraq play Oman in the city of Basra.

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Ukraine: Scene of devastation after Brovary helicopter crash

Ukraine's interior minister and a child were among those killed when a helicopter came down near Kyiv.

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Ruslan Obiang Nsue: Equatorial Guinea president's son arrested over plane's sale

The son of Equatorial Guinea's president orders his half-brother's arrest over the sale of a jet.

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Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows

Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth.

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Jeremy Renner: Mayor of Kingstown poster edited to remove injuries after accident

Promotional images of Mayor of Kingstown are altered to remove injuries from the actor's face.

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Snooker match-fixing investigation - 10 Chinese players charged by WPBSA

Ten Chinese players face match-fixing charges as snooker's governing body investigates the sport's biggest corruption scandal.

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WATCH: Kyiv helicopter crash blaze filmed through flat windows

Some residents in Brovary filmed the devastating fire through their windows.

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Matteo Messina Denaro: How Mafia boss was caught on a visit to a clinic

Italian police arrested Matteo Messina Denaro as he walked from a clinic to a cafe.

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Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska addresses World Economic Forum

The Ukrainian delegation hopes to build support for the country at the Davos meeting.

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Martin Luther King's son defends new statue amid criticism

It depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

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Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba's funeral takes place

Edwin's Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive.

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Kevin Spacey given lifetime achievement award in Italy

The actor - who is facing sexual assault charges in the UK - received the award in Italy.

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Nepal air crash: Who were the victims?

A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board.

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Siamak Namazi: American jailed in Iran begins hunger strike

Siamak Namazi tells President Biden he is protesting against the failure of the US to bring him home.

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Gina Lollobrigida: Italian screen star dies at 95

She was a big star in the 1950s and '60s, and her life story was as exotic as the roles she played.

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Nepal plane crash: 'Smell of smoke still hangs in the air here'

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan visits the site of the Sunday's plane crash in Pokhara, Nepal.

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Moment Italian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro is arrested

Video shows him being led to a waiting vehicle from a private clinic in Sicily's capital Palermo.

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Australian woman's record-breaking run from continent's 'tip to toe'

Erchana Murray-Bartlett has run a marathon a day for 150 days, covering 6,300km (3,900 miles).

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DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

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Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike.

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Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades

At least 68 people died when a Yeti airlines flight crashed on its approach to the tourist town Pokhara.

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The man who first discovered plastic in the ocean

In 1971 Edward Carpenter discovered plastic floating about in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea sign Ukraine forward from Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea complete the signing of Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an eight-and-a-half year deal.

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Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash

The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends.

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California's hydro-climate whiplash explained

From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the new norm.

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Romanian police seize luxury cars from Andrew Tate's property

Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce and Mercedes were taken away from the influencer's Romanian home.

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Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history

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Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed

The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric".

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Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city

Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January.

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Peru protests: President Boluarte 'will not resign' despite weeks of violence

Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.

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Lisa Marie Presley: How she turned personal tragedy into hope

The late singer and daughter of Elvis Presley wrote and sang about her grief and struggles.

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California’s devastating storm in maps and charts

The state is being battered by storms with more destruction expected in the coming days.

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Deadly tornadoes sweep through Alabama

Roofs are torn from homes and buildings flattened as tornadoes tear through the US state.

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Putin ally says expat war critics should lose homes

Parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin says Russian critics abroad should have property confiscated.

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Elvis's only daughter Lisa Marie Presley has died aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to hospital on Thursday after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Russia claims control of salt mine town Soledar

Russia says it has taken control of Ukrainian salt mine town Soledar after a months-long battle, calling it a "crucial step"

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Nigeria police made to scrap sacking of unmarried pregnant officers

The case was brought to court by a police officer who was dismissed in 2021 after getting pregnant.

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FAA outage: Officials say corrupt file caused grounding of flights

Officials say flights are back to normal after a technical glitch created a travel chaos in the US.

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UK minister's visit to Jerusalem holy site hampered by Israeli police

Israeli police stop Lord Ahmad from visiting the al-Aqsa mosque for 30 minutes before letting him in.

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Fried or scrambled? Prehistoric ostrich eggs for cooking found in Israel

The 4,000-years-old eggs are thought to have been waiting to be cooked by desert nomads.

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France's Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools

The former schoolteacher says she supports wearing a "simple and not drab" outfit.

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Who is Andrew Tate? The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer once said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault.

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Brazil riots: More than 1,200 to be charged for Brazil riot

Concerns about more protests have prompted a heavy security forces deployment in Brasilia.

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Police remove protesters from German coal mine village

Police in Germany have clashed with protesters attempting to stop expansion of coal mine.

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Soledar: Ukraine battle hints at rift in pro-Russian forces

Russia's defence ministry and the mercenary Wagner Group give competing versions of events in Soledar.

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Lützerath eviction: German police drag climate protesters from coal village

German police in riot gear drag climate activists away from the abandoned village of Lützerath.

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Cardinal Pell's death brings few tears in Australia

George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals.

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A royal fanfare for Tom Hanks... as Prince Harry arrives for Late Show

Prince Harry's limelight was temporarily taken away, when Tom Hanks received a royal fanfare.

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Gare du Nord: Six people injured in knife attack

The attacker is shot by off-duty police officers after injuring six people at Gare du Nord station.

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Brazil Congress chaos 'like a nightmare'

Pro-democracy protesters demand that those involved in the storming of Congress face justice.

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Climate change: Europe and polar regions bear brunt of warming in 2022

Last year was the world's fifth warmest year with Europe enduring its hottest summer on record

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Brazil: The code word used to invite protesters to a riot

How thousands were mobilised by code words on social sites to attend the storming of Brazil's Congress

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Meek Mill apologises for filming a video in Ghana's presidential palace

The US rapper had provoked criticism after shooting scenes in the country's presidential palace.

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Prince Harry book: 'I want to hear his story in his words'

Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London.

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Brazil Congress: Thousands turn out for pro-democracy rallies

People took to the streets in response to the storming of government buildings by protesters.

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What do the Bolsonaro protesters in Brazil want?

While much has been said about Bolsonaro's loss, this is more about the man he lost to - Lula.

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Nigeria kidnappings: Dozens abducted waiting for train in Edo state

The authorities are searching for the 32 victims who it is believed are being held in a forest.

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Biden visits US-Mexico border in trip to Texas

Joe Biden walks along the southern US border to see one of the biggest problems of his presidency.

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How Trump's allies stoked Brazil Congress attack

It is no mere coincidence that scenes in Brasilia resemble events at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021

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Joshimath: Dozens evacuated from India's 'sinking town'

Joshimath town has been declared "disaster prone" after more than 600 houses developed large cracks.

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Australian Open: Players can compete if they have Covid-19

Players at the Australian Open will not need to take Covid-19 tests and could play if they have the virus.

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Damar Hamlin: Buffalo Bills make stirring pre-match display in support of safety

The Buffalo Bills make an emotional show of support for Damar Hamlin in their first NFL game since the safety suffered a cardiac arrest on the field.

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LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba: Kenyan police make more arrests

Four people have now been detained after Edwin Chiloba's body was found dumped in a metal box.

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Worshippers in Tokyo plunge into ice bath to mark new year

The Tokyo shrine's Shinto ritual is said to purify the soul and bring good health in the new year.

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Ukraine denies Moscow claim it killed 600 soldiers

Moscow has said it killed more than 600 Ukrainian forces in a "mass missile strike" in Kramatorsk.

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South Africa's apartheid-era police minister Adriaan Vlok dies

Adriaan Vlok gave police orders to kill a cleric and later washed his feet to seek redemption.

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Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy.

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Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses.

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Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group

The billionaire has seldom been seen in public since criticising China's financial sector in 2020.

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Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea.

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Protests against regime in Iran's Zahedan

Crowds take to the streets and chant "death to Khamenei", the country's supreme leader.

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China suspends social media accounts of Covid policy critics

Social media platform Weibo says it acted over personal attacks against Chinese Covid experts.

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South Sudan: Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself.

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Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books

Margaret Atwood, Sally Rooney and Ethan Hawke were all targets of phishing scams.

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Iran hangs two more protesters

Family members said they did not get to meet with the men before their execution.

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The Swiss ski resort with no snow

At the Torgon ski resort in the Valais Alps it's hikers rather than skiers on the slopes.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv and Moscow blame each other as Putin's truce falters

A unilateral ceasefire called by Russia breaks down within hours of coming into effect.

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Spain tobacco firms to pay to clean up cigarette butts

Cigarette manufacturers will also have to educate smokers not to throw away butts in public.

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has begun erupting again.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava into the air, flooding much of the crater at its summit.

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Gianluca Vialli: Former Chelsea, Juventus and Italy striker dies aged 58

Former Chelsea striker and manager Gianluca Vialli has died at the age 58.

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Ukraine war: Putin orders 36-hour ceasefire over Orthodox Christmas

Putin asks Kyiv to reciprocate with its own ceasefire order - but Ukraine rejects the request.

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Biden announces new plan to tackle border crisis

The policy will see more migrants expelled back to Mexico under a controversial Trump-era policy.

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Israel releases longest-serving Palestinian prisoner

Karim Younis was convicted in 1983 of the kidnapping and murder of an Israeli soldier.

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Pope and 50,000 mourners say farewell to Benedict

Former Pope Benedict's funeral takes place at the Vatican, as Francis celebrates Mass with pilgrims.

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Pope Francis gives Benedict final blessing

The Pope places his hand on the coffin of his predecessor, the late Pope Benedict XVI, and bows his head.

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Utah shooting: Eight family members found shot dead in home

Police were conducting a welfare check when they found the bodies.

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Taraneh Alidoosti: Iran releases top actress held for supporting protests

Taraneh Alidoosti was arrested after she removed her headscarf and condemned recent executions.

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Somalia car bombs: At least 35 die in Mahas attacks

Most of those who died are civilians, according to a local police chief in the central Hiraan province.

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Pope Benedict had 'undeniable' presence on Francis, says archbishop

Pope Francis has been working in his predecessor's shadow, says the Vatican's most senior British official.

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Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar confirmed dead

Hundreds of army officers and engineering experts worked to try and rescue the boy from the shaft.

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Papua New Guinea: 92 unclaimed bodies buried in mass grave

The bodies were found decaying in an outdoor shed and almost half were children.

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Gregg Berhalter: US head coach under investigation after admitting he kicked wife

US head coach Gregg Berhalter is under investigation by US Soccer after admitting to kicking his wife when they were teenagers.

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China-Taiwan: Concern at repair of Taiwanese military device in China

Taiwan's missile developer said it did not believe there had been any leak of information.

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Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar has 'limited' hope for survival

The 10-year-old fell into a buried concrete pillar on a building site in Vietnam on Saturday.

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Tanzania's leader lifts ban on political rallies

President Samia Suluhu Hassan's decision is the latest move to improve relations with the opposition.

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Damar Hamlin: Why do some young athletes suffer cardiac arrest?

American football star Damar Hamlin is the latest athlete to encounter heart problems.

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Burkina Faso violence: Bodies of 28 people found in Nouna

The government says the victims were shot dead and it is investigating the motive behind the attack.

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Delhi hit-and-run case: Young woman's horrific death shocks India

Reports say the woman was dragged for miles after her scooter collided with a car.

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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

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Senegal MPs jailed for kicking pregnant colleague Amy Ndiaye

The two male lawmakers attacked Amy Ndiaye after she criticised an opposition religious figure.

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More MEPs could lose immunity in corruption probe, president says

EU parliament bids to lift immunity of two more MEPs in Qatar-linked corruption investigation.

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Uganda arrest over deadly New Year Freedom City mall crush

Ten people, most of them children, died during a concert in the capital, Kampala.

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Rajouri: Tension in Kashmir after five killed

Five people, including a child, have been killed in separate incidents in less than 24 hours.

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Rescuers race to free Vietnamese boy trapped in shaft

The 10-year-old was searching for scrap metal at a building site when he became trapped two days ago.

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Pelé: Fireworks greet coffin as Brazil prepares to bid legend farewell

Brazilian football legend Pelé's body has been taken to the stadium of his former club Santos.

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Ukraine war: Putin should face trial this year, says top lawyer

Russia's leader is a "guilty man", says the barrister who led the case against Serbia's ex-leader Milosevic.

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Viking Orion: Cruise passengers stranded after fungus halts ship

The Viking Orion has been denied entry to Australia as a fungus is found growing on its hull.

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New York approves composting of human bodies

It is the latest place to approve the process - considered to be greener than a burial or cremation.

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Lula to be sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US

The 77-year-old takes power as his predecessor Bolsonaro leaves the country to avoid the ceremony.

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The sermon that became Amazing Grace

The hymn Amazing Grace started life as a sermon written by a former slave ship captain.

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Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74

She was a member of the Pointer Sisters, the 70s band whose hits included Jump (For My Love) and Fire.

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