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Saturday, 31 December 2022

Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.

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UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel.

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Ukraine war: At least one dead in Russian strikes on Kyiv

The mayor of the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, says one person is dead and 20 others injured after missile strikes.

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World celebrates arrival of 2023

As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe.

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Ukraine war: Explosions heard in Ukraine capital Kyiv - mayor

Mayor Vitaly Klitschko confirms a series of blasts in the city, as air raid sirens are heard nationwide.

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New Year: Auckland welcomes in 2023 with fireworks display

Fireworks light up the sky in Auckland - one of the first countries in the world to mark the new year.

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Pope Benedict XVI through the years

A look back at the former leader of the Catholic Church's life after his death at the age of 95.

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Friday, 30 December 2022

China Covid: Spain among latest countries to announce testing

Spain is the latest country to announce controls as China prepares to reopen its borders.

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Afghanistan: Woman protests Taliban's education ban with single word of God

"Adela" staged an extraordinary solo protest in front of Kabul University while invoking words from the Quran.

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Trump's tax returns released after years-long effort

The former president had long sought to keep his records from being seen by the public.

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Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified.

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Dogecoin dog makes miraculous recovery

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin.

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Thursday, 29 December 2022

Republican George Santos facing investigations for lying about resume

George Santos, elected to Congress in November, has admitted to lies about work and education experience.

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Ex-Pope Benedict is lucid and alert - Vatican

Aged 95, he remains in a serious but stable condition, a day after Pope Francis said he was very ill.

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Kosovo: Serbs agree to dismantle barricades after talks

The barricades were erected earlier this month in response to the arrest of a former police officer.

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Netanyahu's hard-line new government to take office in Israel

There is concern about the plans of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies.

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Bolanle Raheem killing: Nigerian police officer suspended

A female lawyer was shot in the main city Lagos as she was returning home from a church service.

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US storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle

Chunks of ice and snow-capped rocks surround the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US.

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US winter storm: Footage shows impact of extreme weather

A powerful blizzard hit the US and Canada over the Christmas weekend.

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Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Bangladesh: Densely-populated Dhaka gets first metro line

Bangladesh's PM says the metro will reduce traffic in the city with a population of 22 million.

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19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.

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US winter storm death toll rises as bad weather drags on

Clean-up is underway in Erie County, which was one of the hardest hit regions in the US.

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Iran protests: 100 detainees facing death penalty - rights group

Five women are among those sentenced to death or facing capital charges, a rights group says.

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Andeans use fighting tradition to resolve conflict

An annual event in Peru aimed at settling old issues for the new year involves people fighting to music.

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Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains

Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains.

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Tuesday, 27 December 2022

Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place

Legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from Mexico is extended.

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Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices

PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Republican George Santos admits lying on his CV

George Santos, who was recently elected, says he misrepresented his education and employment history.

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Ghana police ban harmful New Year prophecies

Predictions by some faith leaders have sometimes caused anxiety and harm, the security services say.

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Monday, 26 December 2022

The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts

Until a few years ago, indie music competing with Bollywood would've made for an unlikely proposition - not anymore.

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Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran.

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Burkina Faso explosion: Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence

A landmine kills at least 10 passengers as the West African country battles a jihadist insurgency.

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China to end Covid quarantine for foreign arrivals

The measure, to take effect from 8 January, is part of China's about-turn on its zero-Covid policy.

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Brazil's far-right faithfuls are not giving up

With only days to go until Lula is sworn in as president, some of his opponents refuse to accept defeat.

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Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada.

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Sunday, 25 December 2022

US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24

Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.

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US winter storm: Severe weather continues to cause disruption

Strong winds and freezing temperatures cause power cuts and travel chaos across North America.

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction

Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago.

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Captagon: Jordan seizes huge amphetamine haul at Iraq border

Six million pills of Captagon, known as "the poor man's cocaine", were being smuggled in date paste.

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Pope's Christmas plea for 'immediate end to senseless war'

Pope Francis calls for peace in his annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican.

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Saturday, 24 December 2022

Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass

His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous remarks about the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky delivers defiant Christmas message after Russian strikes

President Zelensky urges his people to persevere as Russian attacks leave millions without power.

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Paris shooting: Aftermath of violent unrest following deadly attack on Kurds

Protesters in the French capital overturned cars, setting some on fire, and hurled objects at police.

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A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America

Nick Miller has the latest forecast.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs

The latest restriction from Afghanistan's Islamist rulers says women are breaking strict dress codes.

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Paris shooting: Protests after deadly attack on Kurds

Protesters clash with police following Friday's shootings, which killed three people.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill seven

At least seven people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city.

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Friday, 23 December 2022

At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire

Another six people are injured after the blaze in an unregistered property in the Siberian city of Kemerovo.

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Canada's polar bear population plummets - government report

Climate change is said to be a key factor in a 27% decline in the population over the past five years.

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Megan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper

Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.

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Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.

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Myanmar: 'If I get the first shot, I will kill you son’

Myanmar's civil war is pitting a father, fighting in the resistance, against his sons in the army.

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Thursday, 22 December 2022

Amazon could be blamed for fake Louboutin shoe ads - EU

Top EU court says Amazon could be held responsible for third-party sales of fake Louboutin shoes.

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Spain approves divisive transgender bill

The change has exposed rifts in the governing coalition between the Socialist party and Podemos.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky's visit shows neither Ukraine nor US want peace, Russia says

Moscow accuses the US of fighting an indirect war with Russia as Ukraine's leader visits Washington.

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Pakistan: Imran Khan’s high-stakes election gamble

The former Pakistani PM says he will dissolve two provincial assemblies to force early elections.

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How did President Zelensky get to Washington?

How Ukraine's president travelled out of his country for the first time since the war began.

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Uffizi gallery's German director Schmidt lays down email rules in Italy

After seven years at Italy's flagship museum, Eike Schmidt has clearly had enough of bad punctuation.

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Afghanistan: Taliban arrest women protesting against university ban

It is the latest policy restricting women's education since the Taliban returned to power last year.

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Arizona-Mexico border: Makeshift container wall to be dismantled

The US government sued the state's governor last week for allegedly trespassing on federal lands.

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Wednesday, 21 December 2022

World Cup: Chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires after celebrations

Millions of people had attended a victory parade in the streets of the capital.

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Bomb cyclone: Powerful winter storm may disrupt holiday travel

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions could unleash travel chaos across the US and Canada.

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Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, to be freed from Nepal jail

Frenchman Charles Sobhraj, a serial killer portrayed in a hit BBC drama, will be released and deported.

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Afghanistan: Tears and protests as Taliban shut universities to women

As the Taliban shut universities and other education centres, Afghan women see their future crumble.

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Gambia coup attempt foiled - government

Four soldiers are under arrest following Tuesday's plot, President Barrow's government says.

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Baby pink iguanas spotted for first time in Galapagos Islands

There are only thought to be a few hundred of the critically endangered species left in the world.

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Ancient South Australia cave art destroyed by vandals

The vandals scrawled "don't look now, but this is a death cave" at the site in South Australia.

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Tuesday, 20 December 2022

BBC correspondent mobbed by joyous Argentina fans

The BBC's Katy Watson is surrounded by fans when reporting on World Cup celebrations in Buenos Aires.

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Benin Bronzes: Germany returns looted artefacts to Nigeria

The return of 20 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany's efforts to deal with a "dark colonial history".

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Paraguay jail break: Inmates escape through tunnel

Eight members of the international PCC criminal gang are on the run and one has been recaptured.

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Kerala: Indian woman asks for £5 help, gets £54,000 in donations

Subhadra's life changed after she asked her son's teacher for money to buy food for her children.

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Tourists stuck in Machu Picchu due to Peru protests airlifted out

Hundreds of tourists have been evacuated from the Inca citadel where they were stranded amid protests.

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Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal

The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation.

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Monday, 19 December 2022

Vatican defrocks pro-Trump priest activist for anti-abortion posts

The Church says US priest Frank Pavone is guilty of "blasphemous" anti-abortion social media posts.

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Amber Heard settles defamation case against Johnny Depp

It comes after a jury found Ms Heard had defamed her ex-husband in a Washington Post op-ed.

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Fortnite firm penalised for claims it broke child privacy law

Epic Games will pay $520m to settle claims it violated laws and also tricked users into making purchases.

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World Cup 2022: Choose your best tournament XI

Who caught your eye the most at the 2022 World Cup? We reveal the XI with the best average ratings, who the stats say was best and ask you to choose your team of the tournament.

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Sunday, 18 December 2022

World Cup 2022: Elation in Argentina, sorrow in France - fans react

The party has only just started in Buenos Aires, but in Paris the crowds have already gone home.

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Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire

Officials say an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in a tunnel linking Kabul to the north.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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World Cup final: Argentina beat France on penalties in dramatic Qatar showpiece

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory, beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling climaxes in final history.

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ANC conference: Mkhize rivals Ramaphosa in tight ANC party race

The South African president is in a tight race with former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to lead party.

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China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves

The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.

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Saturday, 17 December 2022

The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling

Scientists say a rare reef habitat near the mouth of the Amazon is at risk from oil exploration.

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Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested

Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement gripping Iran.

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Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist

Police say 31 objects from Dresden's Green Vault have been recovered after a €113m robbery in 2019.

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Ukraine war: Putin meets generals as reports of offensive grow

Senior Ukrainian commanders say Russia could be planning a new attack on Kyiv early next year.

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Poland grenade incident: Police chief confirms unusual Ukrainian gift

Jaroslaw Szymczyk says he accidentally set off a grenade launcher given to him as a gift by Ukraine.

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Guns confiscated at US airports hit record levels

More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.

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A-League: Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory game abandoned after spectator injures player

Saturday's A-League match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator.

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Friday, 16 December 2022

Jacob Zuma sues South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of ANC conference

Rivalry between South Africa's former and current president spills over into a possible criminal case.

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A third of US executions botched in 2022 - report

Seven of 20 execution attempts were visibly problematic or took an inordinate amount of time.

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Jane Fonda: Hollywood star 'feels blessed' her cancer is in remission

The Hollywood icon says her doctor has told her she can stop her chemotherapy treatment.

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US-Africa: President Joe Biden courts the continent as rivals make advances

Washington makes a renewed effort to strengthen African ties in competition with China and Russia.

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Japan defence: China threat prompts plan to double military spending

It is the most dramatic change to Japan's security strategy since adopting a pacifist constitution.

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Wagner Group: Burkina Faso anger over Russian mercenary link

Ghana's president says the presence of Wagner fighters in its neighbour is distressing.

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Fish tank explodes at Berlin Radisson Blu hotel

The giant aquarium at the Radisson Blu hotel was home to around 1,500 exotic fish before it burst.

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Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk

Some reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post have had their accounts suspended.

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Thursday, 15 December 2022

US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers.

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Sudanese woman sentenced to stoning death will go to jail instead

She was initially sentenced to death by stoning for adultery, prompting an international outcry.

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Nizar Banat: Palestinian activist's family asks ICC to probe death

Nizar Banat's family submits a case against the Palestinian Authority over his death in custody.

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Twelve children among 39 rescued from migrant boat

A teenager is confirmed to be among the four people who died, while four others are still missing.

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Wednesday, 14 December 2022

French police search Macron party office and consulting firm

The raids are part of inquiries into the use of consultancies by France's president in 2017 and 2021.

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Grant Wahl: Journalist died from ruptured aortic aneurysm at World Cup

American sports journalist Grant Wahl died from an aortic aneurysm at the World Cup in Qatar, his widow says.

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Barbados scraps laws banning same-sex acts

The nation becomes the third in the Caribbean to scrap colonial-era laws that criminalise gay sex.

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Venezuela corruption: Hugo Chávez's nurse guilty of money laundering

Claudia Díaz was the nurse of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who named her treasurer.

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China consulate clashes: Six Chinese officials removed from UK

A pro-democracy demonstration turned violent outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester in October.

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World Cup: Morocco fans' heartbreak as Doha flights cancelled

The last-minute cancellations sees many fans unable to travel to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

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Tuesday, 13 December 2022

Breakthrough in nuclear fusion energy announced

US researchers have overcome a major barrier to achieving low-carbon nuclear fusion.

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US inflation rate slows as fuel costs fall

US inflation rose 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October.

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US-Mexico border: Long queue of migrants seen near El Paso

US authorities are preparing for a rise in crossings as Covid-era laws expire.

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Tropical vineyards put India on the wine map

With little history of wine-drinking and unfavourable weather, developing vineyards in India is tough work.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament

Jacinda Ardern had just finished answering a question by David Seymour, the leader of a minor opposition partner.

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Monday, 12 December 2022

Ukraine war: Odesa port reopens after energy network hit

The Black Sea port of Odesa has resumed operations after Russian strikes against the city on Saturday.

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Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla, 270km from Brisbane.

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EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief

Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.

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Sunday, 11 December 2022

One of Central America's most active volcanoes erupts again

Guatemala's Fuego forces authorities to close the country's largest airport and a major highway.

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Zimbabwe power outages hit businesses and families

Zimbabwe is only generating one third of its energy needs, hitting businesses and families hard.

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest

Andahuaylas airport is forced to shut as protests continue over the impeachment of President Castillo.

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Saturday, 10 December 2022

Chile volcano: Alert issued after Lascar rumbles to life

The Lascar volcano, in the north, sends a plume of volcanic ash and hot gases 6,000m into the sky.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

Yan Rachinsky, from rights group Memorial, tells the BBC he ignored the order from the Kremlin.

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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The secrets shared by Afghan women

Two female Afghan writers give a glimpse of how women have been coping since the fall of the regime.

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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal

The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals.

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World Cup: Fans in Morocco and around world erupt with joy

Supporters cheer as the North African side beats Portugal, defying expectations.

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Friday, 9 December 2022

WTO says Trump's US steel tariffs broke global trade rules

The US said it disagreed with the ruling and would not remove the border taxes.

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Ex-MEP arrested over allegations of bribery by Gulf state

Prosecutors suspect the country tried to influence European Parliament decisions through bribery.

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Penguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails

The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns.

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Kremlin critic Yashin jailed for 8 years for 'fake news' on Russia war

Prominent opposition figure Ilya Yashin gets more than eight years for discussing alleged war crimes.

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The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac

After being freed from Russian and US prisons, Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed in Abu Dhabi.

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France makes condoms free for 18 to 25 year olds

The new health measure follows an increase in sexually transmitted infections in France.

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Thursday, 8 December 2022

Respect for Marriage Act: Why interracial marriage is also in the bill

The bill just approved by the Congress also includes interracial marriage - not protected by federal law until now.

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Viktor Bout: Who is the Merchant of Death?

The Russian has been freed by the US, in a prisoner swap with basketball star Brittney Griner.

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Dina Boluarte: Peru's first female president

The 60-year-old ex-lawyer was sworn in as Peru's president after her predecessor was impeached.

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Celine Dion postpones tour dates as she reveals incurable health condition

The star has Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease.

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Brittney Griner: Who is the freed US basketball star?

Griner, who was freed in a prisoner swap, is arguably the greatest-ever female basketball player.

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Brittney Griner: Russia frees US basketball star in swap with arms dealer Bout

The US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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South Korea: Age system to be standardised from 2023

South Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country's age system to the international method.

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DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels executed over 130 civilians - UN

Investigators say the civilians - including 12 children - were "arbitrarily executed" by M23 rebels.

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Wednesday, 7 December 2022

Top US court hears case that could reshape elections

The Supreme Court case could drastically increase the power of state lawmakers over election laws.

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Nigerians warned of TikTok video challenge virus

Officials say a social media trend is being used to infect devices with a dangerous malware.

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Taliban conduct first public execution since return to power

The execution is carried out before a crowded sports stadium after the man confesses to murder.

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Volodymyr Zelensky is Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year

The nomination of Ukraine's president is "the most clear-cut in memory", the magazine's editor says.

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Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son jailed for 12 years

Ndambi Guebuza is among 11 defendants found guilty of corruption for a $2bn failed fishing project.

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Plesiosaur fossil: Rare find in Australian outback excites scientists

The 100-million-year-old fossil is the first such find in Australia to have a complete head and body.

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Tuesday, 6 December 2022

Elon Musk's Neuralink firm facing animal testing investigation - report

Staff have complained that testing is being rushed and is causing needless deaths, Reuters reports.

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Iran protests: Ex-president Khatami says rulers must heed protesters' demands

A former Iranian president makes rare public comments praising anti-government protesters.

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Cristina Fernández: Argentina awaits verdict in VP's trial

Cristina Fernández is accused of leading a conspiracy to award public work contracts to a friend.

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World Cup: Korean ambassador parties despite his team's defeat

The South Korean ambassador to Brazil hosted a party as the two countries clashed in the World Cup.

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Shireen Abu Aqla: Al Jazeera files case at ICC over journalist's killing

The network says it has evidence that Shireen Abu Aqla was shot by an Israeli soldier "deliberately".

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Kerala: Indian men jailed for rape and murder of Latvian tourist

Two men have been sent to jail for life for the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in Kerala in 2018.

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Monday, 5 December 2022

North Carolina: FBI investigates gun attack on Moore County power grid

Tens of thousands are without power and schools have been closed following the incident.

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Bob McGrath: Sesame Street icon dies aged 90

The veteran actor was one of the founding cast members on the hit children's TV show.

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Mount Semeru: Indonesian volcano spews ash 15km into sky

Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated from the area around Mount Semeru.

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Miner Glencore pays $180m in latest corruption case

The Swiss-based mining firm strikes deal with Democratic Republic of Congo to settle corruption claims.

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Colombia mudslide: Search for buried bus passengers

At least 20 people are still missing after a landslide engulfed a bus and several other vehicles.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president's fate in hands of the ANC

Leaders of South Africa's governing party are deciding whether to sack President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Sunday, 4 December 2022

Ukraine war: Two generations share bed after Russian strikes

Sofia lives in cramped conditions with her boyfriend and his mother after strikes destroyed their home.

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EU must act over distortions from US climate plan - von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must act amid concerns within the bloc over US climate legislation.

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World Cup 2022: Fifa's Arsene Wenger criticises performance of protesting nations

Arsene Wenger suggests that countries that protested at the World Cup have seen their on-field performances suffer as a result.

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Iran executes four men over alleged links with Israel's intelligence service

The executions come at a time of heightened tensions in Iran after more than two months of protests.

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Syria: Protesters storm governor's office in southern city of Sweida

Protesters in the Druze-majority city of Sweida reportedly call for the overthrow of President Assad.

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Trump's call for 'end' of constitution condemned by Democrats

The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation".

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Saturday, 3 December 2022

Pele in hospital: Messages of support from across football for Brazil great

Messages of support for Brazil great Pele are sent from across the world while the three-time World Cup winner is being treated in hospital.

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Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished

Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered.

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South Korea: Former security adviser arrested over border killing 'cover-up'

Suh Hoon is accused of covering up events surrounding the killing of an official by North Korea.

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The 'life-changing' electric suit

A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: A quick guide to South Africa's 'Farmgate' scandal

President Cyril Ramaphosa's career hangs in the balance over allegations he covered up a theft at his farm.

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Dozens of child migrants go missing from UK care

Of 139 children taken in by Kent County Council this year, 39 are missing, figures show.

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Friday, 2 December 2022

Poland says stolen Kandinsky auctioned in Germany

The German auctioneer suspends finalisation of the sale after an angry response in Poland.

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No more airplane mode? EU to allow calls on flights

EU airlines will be able to install equipment that lets them provide 5G on board planes by June 2023.

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Ukraine war: Learning to survive in Ladyzhyn, a town with no heating

Ladyzhyn's 18,000 people went without heating for a week after Russian missiles hit its power plant.

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'Rats will hate this job posting' - New York City seeks rat tsar

New York City is recruiting a director of rodent mitigation - or rat tsar - for its war on the pest.

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Kanye West Twitter ban: A timeline of the rapper's downfall

He's been banned from Twitter again after two turbulent months - but how did we get here?

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Drone footage shows deadly flooding in parts of Brazil

Thousands of people have been displaced after recent heavy rains in parts of the country.

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Ukraine war: Animal eye packages sent to six embassies across Europe

Ukraine's foreign ministry said a false bomb threat was made to another embassy in Kazakhstan.

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Thursday, 1 December 2022

Ukraine war: Kyiv displays Russian nuclear-capable missile

Kyiv says the missiles were fired with non-explosive warheads to deplete Ukrainian air defences.

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Spotify Wrapped: Bad Bunny tops most-streamed artists globally

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny tops the Spotify list for the third year in a row.

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Florida woman sues mac and cheese maker over preparation time

The Florida woman's $5m lawsuit says the company's three-and-a-half minute claim is misleading.

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Spain letter bombs: Spanish PM targeted amid spate of explosive packages

A number of explosive packages have been sent to high-profile targets, including Pedro Sanchez.

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World Aids Day: Why the Middle East lags behind in fighting HIV

It is one of only three regions in the world where the virus that causes Aids is still on the rise.

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Escape of Taronga Zoo lions in Sydney caught on camera

Taronga Zoo, in Australia, has released footage of the incident, which happened last month.

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