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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