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Sunday, 31 December 2023

Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say student feared kidnapped may be 'camping'

Police in Utah initially feared that missing Chinese student Kai Zhuang, 17, had been kidnapped.

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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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John Pilger: Campaigning Australian journalist dies

Throughout his career, the writer 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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Saturday, 30 December 2023

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

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

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Friday, 29 December 2023

Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc

It had been due in a few days to join the grouping, seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world.

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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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Thursday, 28 December 2023

Colorado Republicans appeal against Donald Trump's 2024 ballot ban

It means Mr Trump is still running in the state's Republican primary contest until the US Supreme Court rules.

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Cher: Star 'files for conservatorship' for son Elijah

Court documents seen by US media say Cher's son is suffering from drug abuse and mental health issues.

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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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Wednesday, 27 December 2023

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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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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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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Tuesday, 26 December 2023

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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Monday, 25 December 2023

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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Sunday, 24 December 2023

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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Saturday, 23 December 2023

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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Friday, 22 December 2023

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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Thursday, 21 December 2023

Nicaragua arrests bishop who prayed for jailed colleague

Isidoro Mora was detained after expressing his solidarity with a bishop who was jailed for treason.

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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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Gérard Depardieu: Feminists criticise Emmanuel Macron over defence of actor

The actor has been accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment. He denies any wrongdoing.

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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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Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Sydney Sweeney: Angus Cloud's death doesn't feel real

The Euphoria cast were "were constantly on the phone with each other crying" after Angus Cloud died.

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Iceland volcano eruption weakening

But new vents could open at short notice at the volcano on the Reykjanes peninsula, meteorologists say.

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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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Tuesday, 19 December 2023

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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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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Monday, 18 December 2023

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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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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Sunday, 17 December 2023

Film director Otar Iosseliani dies aged 89

The Georgian-born director is known for films such as Pastorale and Favourites of the Moon.

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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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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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Saturday, 16 December 2023

Cardinal Becciu: Vatican court convicts former Pope adviser of financial crimes

Italian cardinal Angelo Becciu is sentenced 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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Friday, 15 December 2023

Cargo ships in Red Sea hit by drone and missiles launched from Yemen

The US says the missiles were fired from a part of Yemen controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi group.

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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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Nikhil Gupta: India man accused of US murder plot appeals to court

Nikhil Gupta has been accused by the US government of conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader.

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Thursday, 14 December 2023

Putin: Russia can't exist without sovereignty

The president vows to strengthen Russia's sovereignty as he starts a lengthy press conference.

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Four arrests as Denmark foils alleged terror attack plot

Police say three people were arrested in Denmark and one in the Netherlands during dawn raids on Thursday.

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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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Ukraine war: Putin tells Russia his war objectives are unchanged

Russia's leader holds his first major news conference since his full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

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Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Turkey referee punch: Turkish leagues to resume after referee released from hospital

Turkish football will resume on Tuesday, 19 December after all leagues were suspended when a referee was punched during a top-flight match on Monday.

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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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Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Miss Nicaragua: Pageant director quits after treason claims

The owner of the local Miss Universe franchise has been accused of conspiring against the government.

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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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Monday, 11 December 2023

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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Sunday, 10 December 2023

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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Saturday, 9 December 2023

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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Friday, 8 December 2023

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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Thursday, 7 December 2023

What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?

Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid?

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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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Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Bosnian Serb leader Dodik on trial for defying international envoy Schmidt

Milorad Dodik is accused of refusing to recognise rulings by the man overseeing peace in Bosnia.

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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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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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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

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

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Tuesday, 5 December 2023

COP28: Record number of fossil fuel delegates at climate talks

Over 2,400 participants are linked to coal, oil and gas, four times more than attended last year's gathering.

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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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Monday, 4 December 2023

Ukraine: Russian official confirms general's death in action

A regional governor confirms the death in action of Maj Gen Vladimir Zavadsky, reported last week.

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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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Sunday, 3 December 2023

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 Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.

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Saturday, 2 December 2023

Russia LGBT: Police raid Moscow gay clubs, media say

The reported raids come a day after the country's Supreme Court outlawed the "LGBT movement".

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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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Friday, 1 December 2023

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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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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