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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Spectacular scenes as Hawaii volcano erupts

Aerial footage shows Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, spewing lava into the air.

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Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

Mauna Loa, in the US state of Hawaii, lights up the sky as it erupts for the first time since 1984.

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Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough

Lecanemab is the first drug to remove damage, but there are questions around its impact, side effects and use.

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World Cup 2022: Iranian protesters celebrate football team's elimination

People were filmed dancing in streets and honking car horns after the football team lost to the USA.

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Peru bird flu: Thousands of pelicans found dead

An avian influenza outbreak is to blame for the deaths of more than 13,000 birds, many of them pelicans.

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Students killed as bomb blast hits Afghan school

At least 10 students are killed after an explosion at a religious school in northern Aghanistan, officials say.

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Janusz Walus stabbed in South African prison

Janusz Walus is stabbed and wounded days before he was due to be released on parole.

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Malawi rolls out world's first malaria vaccine

RTS,S jab will be given to five to 17-month-olds across the southern African nation.

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South Africa hero Chris Hani's monument vandalised

The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani.

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Mexico's planned GM corn ban 'deep concern' for US

The US has warned it will take legal action if Mexico presses ahead with an import ban on GM corn.

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Three Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in West Bank

The men were reportedly shot by Israeli troops in two incidents, amid an upsurge in violence.

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Spanish coastguard finds stowaways on ship rudder

Three people are being treated for dehydration after the 11-day voyage from Lagos in Nigeria.

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Thai monks fail drug tests leaving temple empty

Local officials said four monks, including the abbot, tested positive for methamphetamine.

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Japan death row prisoners sue government to stop hangings

The prisoners are also seeking financial compensation for the 'mental agony' of living in fear of death.

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Toomaj Salehi: Iranian rapper could face death penalty

Toomaj Salehi, who backed the anti-government protests, has been charged with "corruption on Earth".

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Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano

A huge plume of gas is rising from the stratovolcano located near Ecuador's capital, Quito.

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Plane crashes into Maryland high-voltage power lines

The crash caused a mass power outage in the area.

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Bob Dylan apologises for machine-printed 'signatures'

The star charged $600 for "hand-signed" editions of his latest book, but all was not as it seemed.

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Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site.

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New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York.

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Russian attacks on energy grid amount to genocide, says Ukraine

The prosecutor-general tells the BBC Russian attacks aimed at "the full Ukrainian nation".

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World Cup 2022: Belgium 0-2 Morocco - Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal seal late win

Morocco cause the latest shock at a World Cup that has been full of surprises by beating Belgium with late goals by Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.

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Italy landslide: Rescuers search for missing people on Ischia island

Several people are unaccounted for after mud swept away homes and cars on the island of Ischia.

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World Cup 2022: Japan 0-1 Costa Rica - Keysher Fuller earns shock win

Japan fail to take another step towards the World Cup knockout rounds as Keysher Fuller's late goal earns Costa Rica a smash-and-grab Group E victory.

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At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

The BBC's Mark Lowen surveys the damage to homes and cars after a mudslide on the Italian island.

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Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

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World Cup 2022: Fifa opens disciplinary against Serbia over controversial Kosovo flag

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Serbia's football association after its team hung a controversial flag depicting Kosovo in their dressing room.

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Ex-'street general' Charles Blé Goudé returns to Ivory Coast

Charles Blé Goudé, once seen as a divisive figure, flies back after being acquitted by the ICC.

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Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63

The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.

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World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia - Mitchell Duke gives Australians crucial win

Australia hold on to a narrow first-half lead to pick up a crucial victory over Tunisia that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.

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Imran Khan: Fist rally by former Pakistan PM since being shot at

The former Pakistani prime minister was shot at during a similar gathering three weeks ago.

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Kiburi the gorilla finds new home at London Zoo

The 18-year-old silverback was moved from Tenerife as part of an international breeding programme.

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Iran players sing national anthem before game

Jeers could be heard from Iran fans in the stadium, while some showed their support for protests back home.

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Ukraine war: Facing a harsh winter on the front line

With no power or running water, the few remaining residents of Avdiivka have been urged to leave.

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Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid

The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour.

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Malawi's Vice-President Saulos Chilima arrested for corruption

Saulos Chilima is due in court after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts.

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Iran scores in injury times to beat Wales

Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a heartbreaking - but deserved - last-ditch defeat against Iran in Qatar.

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Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of 'toxic' behaviour

Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West's "problematic behaviour".

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Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg.

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Ukraine war: How Ukraine restores power after Russian attacks

Engineers are starting to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during Russia's occupation of Kherson.

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Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law

Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned.

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Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges

Prosecutors had previously dropped charges against Peter Kazimir when he was a finance minister.

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Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl

The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.

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Asim Munir: Pakistan's former spy chief named as army head

It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country's most powerful job.

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Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine.

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Malawi ex-leader's stepson held over mass graves of suspected migrants

Police discovered 30 bodies, believed to be of migrants who were being trafficked, in October.

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Russia revives Soviet-era car brand Moskvich

It is reviving the Soviet-era Moskvich brand, though the car's design has been updated.

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Namibia pulls down German colonial officer's statue in Windhoek

A crowd applauds as German military officer Curt von François's figure is removed from a plinth.

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World Cup 2022: Morocco 0-0 Croatia - 2018 runners-up held in Qatar opener

Croatia, runners-up four years ago, start their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against a well-drilled Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium.

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Ukraine war: Fresh strikes reported in capital Kyiv

The city's mayor Vitali Klitschko said an infrastructure facility was hit, without giving details.

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Twins born from embryos frozen 30 years ago

It is believed to be a new record for the longest-frozen embryos ever to result in a successful live birth.

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Netherlands captain hits back over armband row

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk hits back at criticism of European teams for deciding not to wear the OneLove armband at the World Cup.

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Nigeria: Teens upcycle rubbish in modern fashion show

A "trashion" show in Lagos raises awareness about the widespread plastic pollution issue in Nigeria.

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Kenya bans 'biopiracy' export of lucrative baobabs

Farmers in the coastal county of Kilifi reportedly sold eight trees to a company based in Georgia.

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World Cup 2022: Superb Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in Group C opener

Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, pull off one of the World Cup's biggest shocks as they beat two-time winners Argentina in Lusail.

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French tax inspector killed during visit to antique dealer

A French official is found dead and another tied to a chair at the home of a man they were auditing.

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Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79

The guitarist and singer was a key member of Cuba's Nuevo Trova movement after the revolution.

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Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned.

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T. rex auction cancelled after skeleton doubts raised

Christie's auction house says the seller has decided to loan it to a museum instead.

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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the main Indonesian island of Java

An earthquake has struck the main Indonesian island of Java, leaving scores dead.

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Israel PM-designate Netanyahu wins libel case against ex-PM Olmert

Benjamin Netanyahu and his family sued Ehud Olmert for claiming that they were mentally ill.

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Chris Hemsworth: Alzheimer’s risk prompts actor to take acting break

The Thor star has revealed he has a significantly heightened risk of developing the disease.

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Jason David Frank: Power Rangers star dies aged 49

The actor, who died in Texas on Saturday, was described by his manager as a "wonderful human being".

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Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government.

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World Cup 2022: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia double gives South Americans win

Hosts Qatar open the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt.

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Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament

The country is left in political limbo after no coalition gains enough seats to form a government.

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Zaporizhzhia shelling: UN demands stop to fighting at Ukraine nuclear site

The head of the nuclear watchdog issues an urgent plea after new blasts near the Zaporizhzhia plant.

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Ukraine war: We will rebuild, vows mayor of flattened Mariupol

The key city is occupied by Russia - but the exiled Ukrainian mayor is still making plans.

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COP27: Climate costs deal struck but no fossil fuel progress

Rich nations will pay climate damages, but the final deal does not cut fossil fuels further.

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Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub

The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday.

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Artemis: Nasa expects humans to live on Moon this decade

A senior official tells the BBC the Artemis missions will lead to astronauts living on the Moon.

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University of Idaho students stabbed to death in their beds

Mystery shrouds the killing of three young women and a young man in their rental home on 13 November.

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Ukraine war: Rishi Sunak meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The British prime minister has reiterated the UK's support for Ukraine on a visit to the country.

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UK PM Rishi Sunak visits President Zelensky in Kyiv

The UK prime minister is making his first visit to Ukraine since taking office.

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Tears as first Kyiv train arrives in freed Kherson

Crowds gather on a bridge to welcome the train as families reunite after months apart.

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Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.

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Giant panda gifted to Taiwan by China dies

Tuan Tuan was given to Taipei zoo by Beijing in 2008 before relations between China and Taiwan deteriorated.

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Wear turtlenecks to cut energy bills - Tokyo governor

Yuriko Koike says wearing turtleneck jumpers this winter will help reduce energy consumption.

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Iranian protesters set fire to Ayatollah Khomeini's house

Social media images show crowds cheering as fire engulfs the Islamic Republic founder's ancestral home.

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French mystery over Normandy murder without victim's body

Police are convinced a woman has been murdered: the problem is no-one has been reported missing.

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Priscilla Sitienei: Primary school pupil aged 99 dies in Kenya

Priscilla Sitienei was set to sit her final exams next week, along with her 12-year-old classmates.

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MH17: Australia asks Russia to hand over three who downed airliner

Australia's demand comes after the men are found guilty of shooting down MH17 over eastern Ukraine.

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Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.

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What awaits Brittney Griner in Russian penal colony?

The US basketball player is believed to be in a remote jail 500km (310 miles) south-east of Moscow.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah badly affected by hunger strike - family

Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah's sister says his health deteriorated when he stopped eating and drinking.

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Charlize Theron condemned for saying Afrikaans is dying language

The Hollywood star grew up speaking Afrikaans - many fellow South Africans are outraged by her comments.

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Ukraine war: Dashcam footage shows near-miss blast in Dnipro

Video shared on social media shows a driver narrowly avoiding being hit by an explosion in Dnipro.

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Neighbours: Amazon to revive TV soap, four months after finale

Residents will move back into Ramsay Street for a new series that will start filming next year.

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Qatar World Cup: TV 2 Denmark reporter forced off air

Security staff are seen covering the camera as a TV 2 Denmark reporter tries to broadcast.

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Malta moves to ease EU's last total ban on abortion

The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life or health were at risk.

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Ukraine war: What happened in Poland missile blast?

Last night, a missile landed in Poland, killing two people - the BBC's open source investigations team has been searching for clues.

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How missiles in Europe dominated a Bali summit

The best efforts of the G20 organisers were no match for news from a war half a world away.

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Nasa Artemis I rocket blasts off in historic launch

Artemis I is Nasa's most powerful rocket ever and is part of a plan to return humans to the Moon.

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Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.

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Three Israelis killed by Palestinian in West Bank knife and car attack

A Palestinian stabbed then rammed the victims with a stolen car in one of the deadliest recent attacks.

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Nigeria's President Buhari vows to punish killers of local chief in Imo state

President Muhammadu Buhari says the gunmen in Imo state will face the "full wrath of the law".

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Zero-Covid curbs spark unrest in Guangzhou, China

Protesters overturn a police car and tear down Covid control barriers.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist ends hunger strike - letter

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison he has broken a seven-month hunger strike.

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Netherlands to ban laughing gas from January

Authorities hope to reduce the number of accidents on Dutch roads involving people using the drug.

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Mondrian painting sells for record $51m at auction

A 1930s painting by the Dutch artist has sold for $51m (£43m) in New York - a record for his work.

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Russian anger as UN calls for reparations over invasion of Ukraine

In a largely symbolic move, the UN found that Russia should be held accountable for its conduct.

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Ancient fish teeth reveal earliest sign of cooking

Tests on fish remains found in Israel suggest man first cooked far earlier than previously thought.

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Ukraine war: Zambia demands answers for death of student Lemekhani Nyirenda

Lemekhani Nyirenda was serving a nine-year prison sentence when he went off to fight for Russia.

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Can the UK-France crackdown on Channel smugglers work?

There is no silver bullet, the UK says - but resources on the French coastline are having some effect.

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Xi Biden meeting: US leader promises 'no new Cold War' with China

The leaders of the US and China strike a conciliatory tone in their first in-person talks for years.

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Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday.

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Afghanistan: Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

Afghan judges are told to enforce Islamic law that may include public executions and stoning.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

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Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell: Republican anger over midterms

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate.

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Ukraine war: Kherson curfew and river ban in security crackdown

Ukraine moves quickly to maintain order in Kherson, facing Russian troops across the Dnipro river.

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Istanbul: People injured after explosion in Turkey

The blast happened in a busy shopping area in the heart of the Turkish city.

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Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts.

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Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia.

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Ukraine war: Soldiers receive rapturous welcome in liberated Kherson

Footage from social media shows a Ukrainian soldier shouting "Greetings from Kherson".

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Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.

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Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks.

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Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players

The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience.

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US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss

Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods.

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Putin can’t escape fallout from Russian retreat in Ukraine

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the mood in Russia following its army's withdrawal from Kherson.

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Ocean Viking: Italy defiant over migrants row with France

The Italian PM called the French government "aggressive" after it criticised Rome's refusal to help.

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Construction halted at Obama Center after noose found

The Obama Foundation called the incident a "shameless act of cowardice and hate".

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Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs.

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Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board.

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Kherson: As Russia retreats, Ukrainians still fear a trap

"I learnt not to believe a word the Russians say," one resident tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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Salto de Castro: Spanish village on sale for €260,000

With 44 homes, a hotel and a church, an uninhabited town on the Portuguese border is on the market.

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KFC apologises after German Kristallnacht promotion

The fast-food chain urged German customers to commemorate the Nazi pogrom with cheesy chicken.

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Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

Nicole has been downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Florida on Thursday.

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Hurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida

Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm.

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Paul Allen: Record-breaking $1.5bn art sale for late Microsoft co-founder's collection

Art belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is sold at the largest art auction in history.

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Russia to withdraw troops from key city of Kherson

Russia orders its military out of the Ukrainian city, the only regional capital captured in the war.

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Brittney Griner: Jailed US basketball star moved to Russian penal colony

While the use of cannabis is illegal in Russia, Moscow has been accused of using the WNBA star "as a political pawn".

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family demand proof of life

Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have not heard from him since Sunday, when he started refusing water.

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Ex-South African President FW de Klerk's Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen

FW de Klerk won the prize alongside Nelson Mandela for their efforts to end the apartheid system.

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US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked

Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections.

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US midterms: Donald Trump says his announcement next week will be 'very exciting day'

Speaking in Florida, the ex-president says his announcement next week will be "a very exciting day".

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's life at acute risk - UN

The UN rights chief urges Egypt to release Alaa Abdel Fattah, who stopped drinking water on Sunday.

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Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king appeals in row with former lover

Juan Carlos's lawyers say he should be granted legal immunity, as his former mistress seeks damages.

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Girl hidden in Germany for years by family prompts inquiry

Prosecutors say the eight-year-old girl was locked away for seven years in her grandparents' house.

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Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

An investigation is under way into how a 27-year-old woman died after conflicting evidence emerged.

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COP27: Is climate change going to make diseases more likely in future?

Scientists say climate change is making over half of all infectious diseases worse, watch to see why.

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COP27: Barbados PM Mia Mottley's plea to rich nations

Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for more funding to help poorer nations fight climate change.

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'There really is more to life than posting on Instagram'

A small but growing number of people are giving up the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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COP27 shines spotlight on Egypt's political prisoners

Human rights activists are highlighting the plight of Alaa Abdel Fattah and thousands of others.

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Ukraine war: West warned against complacency on air defence support

A new report by RUSI warns Western nations to increase their supply of air defences to Ukraine.

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Boca Juniors 1-2 Racing Club: Ten sent off as Champions Trophy final ends early

Ten players are sent off as Racing Club win a Champions Trophy final that ends early because Boca Juniors have only six players on the pitch.

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Syria war: White Helmets accuse Russia over deadly strikes on camps

First responders say nine civilians were killed when rockets hit three camps in opposition-held Idlib.

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Dominican Republic floods: At least six killed in rains

The capital, Santo Domingo, and its surroundings are the areas worst affected by the torrential rain.

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The agony of not knowing, as Mariupol mass burial sites grow

Residents described the heartache of not knowing where their family members are buried.

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US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online

The BBC's Marianna Spring investigates what voters are being recommended online at a turbulent time for US politics

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Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv Mayor Klitschko warns of evacuations if power lost

Millions of Ukrainians have intermittently lost electricity and water after Russian air strikes.

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Tanzania Precision Air crash: Rescuers search Lake Victoria site

The passenger plane is almost completely submerged after it landed in Lake Victoria.

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Climate change: Expert says just saying no to fossil fuel doesn't work

Prof Myles Allen uses a lump of coal to explain how burning fossil fuels results in global warming.

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Afghan female student injured in suicide attack passes university entrance exams

Fatemeh Amiri lost an eye and suffered severe injuries when a bomber struck a tuition centre in Kabul.

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Russian nightclub fire: At the scene of blaze that left at least 13 dead

At least 13 people died in the blaze which investigators believe started after a man fired a flare gun.

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Itaewon crush: South Korea demands justice for young as thousands protest

Tens of thousands attend vigils across Seoul protesting at the government’s handling of the tragedy.

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Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player

Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material.

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Berlin climate protesters condemned after death of cyclist

Berlin's fire service says a protest delayed a rescue vehicle sent to treat a 44-year-old woman.

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Tigray: Rare view inside a hidden war

There has been a communications blackout in Ethiopa's Tigray region since the start of the conflict.

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Russia-Ukraine war: At the front line of Ukraine's struggle for Kherson

Jeremy Bowen reports on the fight for a city that Kyiv is desperate to recapture from Russia's army.

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Spain briefly closes airspace over risks from Chinese rocket debris

Debris from the Chinese rocket is expected to pass over Catalonia and land in the Atlantic.

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David Icke: Conspiracy theorist banned from Netherlands

The conspiracy theorist will be denied entry for two years, as officials say he could threaten public order.

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Iran security forces and state media cover up protester's death - source

They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds.

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Paintballs to be shot at Dutch wolves in bid to make them less tame

The decision comes after a video showed a wolf strolling past a family in a park.

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Trump sues NY Attorney General Letitia James for 'intimidation'

New York Attorney General Letitia James started a fraud case against the former president in September.

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Glencore ordered to pay millions over Africa oil bribes

A court heard a subsidiary of mining firm Glencore bribed officials with cash flown in on private jets.

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Itaewon crush: 'It could have been me'

Jessica says her dream two-week holiday with friends turned into a scary experience in South Korea.

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan carried to car after shooting

Pakistan's former prime minister was wounded in the leg during a march in Wazirabad.

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan shot and wounded at protest march

The ousted former leader was shot in what his aide says was an attempt on his life.

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Hadis Najafi: Iran police clash with mourners of female protester

Thousands tried to reach the grave of Hadis Najafi, who became a symbol of anti-government protests.

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Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour

Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract .

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Tear gas fired by Indonesia police blamed for deadly football match crush, report says

The use of tear gas was the main cause of the Malang tragedy last month, Indonesia's commission says.

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Julie Powell, who inspired the film Julie & Julia, dies at 49

Powell was played by Amy Adams in Nora Ephron's hit 2009 film, which also starred Meryl Streep.

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China Covid: Lockdown delayed potentially lifesaving treatment for sick boy, father says

A Chinese father tells the BBC how Covid measures prevented his son from being seen in time.

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Day of the Dead: Celebrations return in full to Mexico after Covid restrictions

Annual celebrations of lives of the departed are held in full for the first time since 2019.

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The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru

Peruvian police arrest four suspects in Lima, with officers masquerading as Marvel characters.

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Ecuador gang violence: Crackdown in two states after police killings

A state of emergency and curfew are introduced in two provinces after drug gangs target police.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro to break silence after election defeat

Some supporters are refusing to recognise the result, and have set-up roadblocks across the country.

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Number-plate crackdown raises tensions in Kosovo

Kosovo's insistence on ethnic Serbs giving up Serbian plates strains relations with foreign partners.

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Kenya's famous matriarch elephant dies

Known for her long tusks, Dida was aged between 60 and 65 years and a major tourist attraction.

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Italy's right-wing government to criminalise raves

An unlicensed rave is shut down in Modena and hours later a new law proposes jail for organisers.

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Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.

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Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault

The suspect is also charged with assaulting the top Democrat's husband in their California home.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv locals seen queuing for water

Russian missiles struck key facilities across Ukraine cutting off water for many people in the capital.

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Iran protests: Authorities charge 1,000 people over Tehran unrest

A prosecutor announces plans for mass trials, as two teenage protesters are buried in the east.

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Trump Organization: Criminal tax fraud trial begins in New York

The company is accused of paying untaxed perks to its top executives for 15 years.

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Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves its young

Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history.

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Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury.

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Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.

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People climb up collapsed Gujarat bridge to escape river

Footage shows people clinging onto the partially submerged suspension bridge in Gujarat.

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Apple: Chinese workers flee Covid lockdown at iPhone factory

Video shared online shows people jumping a fence to escape the plant, owned by Foxconn, in Zhengzhou.

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Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses

A bridge collapses in India's Gujarat state sending hundreds plunging into a river, with at least 32 people confirmed dead.

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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.

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Meet the designers with learning disabilities

A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia.

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South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush

Footage shows rescue workers at the scene in Seoul as crowds of revellers leave the bustling area.

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South Korea Halloween crush: Video shows panic as crowd surges

Halloween revellers are seen struggling in huge crowds as emergency services attend the scene.

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Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "inventing attacks".

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Dozens in cardiac arrest in Halloween crowds in South Korea

Some 50 people in Halloween crowds are being treated for cardiac arrest in Seoul, officials say.

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'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of a major drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

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Guantanamo Bay: US releases oldest detainee Saif Ullah Paracha

Saif Ullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees.

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Australian families of IS fighters repatriated from Syrian camp

The UN says women and children living in the camps are enduring conditions amounting to torture.

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The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people.

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Iran protests: Police sacked after clashes in Zahedan

Two senior officials are dismissed over "malpractice" in clashes in the south-eastern city of Zahedan.

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Piet Mondrian artwork displayed upside down for 75 years

Despite the find Piet Mondrian's painting will continue to be shown as it is to avoid any damage.

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James Webb telescope's ghostly 'Pillars of Creation'

The new super space observatory captures another stunning view of star birth far from Earth.

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Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady announce divorce

The pair confirm their separation and say they "arrived at this decision amicably".

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The crash dummy aimed at protecting women drivers

Researchers in Sweden are close to completing an industry-first average female crash test dummy.

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Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter

One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed.

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Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life.

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Unusually warm weather for France and Spain

Bathers enjoy water temperatures of up to 21C on the French Riviera as October ends with a mild spell.

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Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.

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Israel-Lebanon gas field deal staves off war threat

They sign an historic agreement on gas fields, ending a dispute which risked triggering a conflict.

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Poland demolishes Soviet-era monuments

The statues were torn down in response to a law that prohibits totalitarian regimes.

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Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world.

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Kanye West: What's next for Yeezy and trainer fans?

With big brands including Adidas cutting ties with the rapper, Newsbeat explores what happens next.

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Germany plans to legalise recreational cannabis

In the EU only Malta has legalised recreational cannabis, while the Dutch tolerate limited use.

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Turkey arrests doctors' chief for 'terror propaganda'

Sebnem Fincanci is held after calling for an inquiry into claims that the army used chemical weapons.

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Paraguay rebel: Anger as body taken into jail for farewell

The body of a Paraguayan rebel leader was taken into prison for his jailed sister to bid farewell.

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Iran protests: Mourners defy police to gather at Mahsa Amini's grave

A crowd of protesters defy riot police to mark 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death in custody.

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Adidas cuts ties with rapper Kanye West

The fashion giant said it does "not tolerate antisemitism" after the rapper's recent remarks.

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Ethiopia civil war: Warring sides begin peace talks

These are the first formal negotiations since the devastating conflict began nearly two years ago.

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Russian court rejects Brittney Griner appeal over jail term

The US basketball star argued her nine-year jail term was disproportionate, but the court upheld the sentence.

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Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

Such incidents are not uncommon in Uganda where boarding school dormitories can be overcrowded.

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Hu Jintao: Fresh China congress footage deepens mystery over exit

It shows more of what happened before China's former leader was led out of a party congress session.

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Hundreds rescued from Indonesia boat fire

At least 14 were killed when the top deck off the vessel caught fire after leaving Kupang.

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Ukraine war: Russian forces preparing to defend Kherson, says Ukrainian spy chief

Ukraine had suggested some Russian units were leaving Kherson, a city that fell early in the war.

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Krasovsky: Russia bans 'burn Ukrainian kids' TV presenter

Russian state TV suspends a famous presenter - but its anti-Ukrainian rhetoric continues.

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Erfan Rezaei: Iran protester shot dead after removing poster - source

Security forces allegedly killed Erfan Rezaei, 21, after he tore down a photo of the supreme leader.

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Michigan school shooting: Teenager pleads guilty to killing classmates

The gunman killed four students last year and faces charges, including terrorism - which is unusual.

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Paraguay rebel leader Villalba killed in clash with army

Osvaldo Villalba was the main leader of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), a Marxist rebel group.

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Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya

Arhsad Sharif was killed by Kenyan police officers in what they say was a case of mistaken identity.

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Hollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new Weinstein trial begins

How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works?

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Diwali 2022: India celebrates the festival with a dazzling display of lights

Millions of Indians are illuminating their surroundings with lamps and fireworks to celebrate the festival.

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Cop 27: Uganda-Tanzania oil pipeline sparks climate row

Uganda insists on exploiting its fossil-fuel riches, despite Europe's environmental concerns.

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

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Philippines: Student 'anti-cheating' exam hats go viral

College students were asked to create headwear to help resist the urge to peek at others' papers.

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China's leader Xi Jinping introduces his new top team

China's leader Xi Jinping has been re-elected for a third straight term, in a break with precedent.

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How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world

In April 1945, the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby was the first reporter to enter the liberated Belsen concentration camp. 

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Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.

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Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

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Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78.

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Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.

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Hu Jintao: The mysterious exit of China's former leader from party congress

Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the end of China's Communist Party congress?

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Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities

Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid.

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Steve Bannon sentencing: Jail term shows January 6 risks for Trump

This sentence for contempt of Congress comes as Donald Trump faces a subpoena from the same committee.

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Spain lifts final Covid rules for UK travellers

British holidaymakers will no longer have to provide Covid or vaccination status to get into Spain.

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Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM barred from running for office for five years

The election commission bars the former leader for unlawfully selling gifts he received as prime minister.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of plot to blow up dam

Ukraine's leader warns of a "large-scale disaster" if Russia targets the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant.

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Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating.

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New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages.

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Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world.

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Qatar scandal: Exclusive BBC interview on trauma of invasive medical examinations

British and Australian women speak out about their trauma following invasive medical examinations by Qatari officials in 2020.

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China anger over death of girl, 14, sent to Covid quarantine

Footage of the teenager visibly ill have sparked anger online - relatives say pleas for help were ignored.

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Giraffe kills toddler in South Africa game park

Giraffes are not usually aggressive except when females are protecting their calves.

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Argentina celebrates return of Maradona's World Cup final shirt

It was donated by Germany's Lothar Matthäus, who swapped shirts with Maradona during the 1986 final.

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Joe Biden's unusual fight to bring down gas prices

The US president has gone to unusual lengths to try to rein in the price of fuel.

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Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes

Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia.

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Ukrainian troops under close gunfire

War in eastern Ukraine involves not only artillery strikes, but close combat, as the BBC's Jonathan Beale finds.

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Under-pressure Putin 'doubles down' with security decree

Vladimir Putin is tightening security across Russia, with the introduction of different security levels.

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Sweden ditches 'feminist foreign policy'

The new foreign minister said the label had become more important than its content.

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Silvio Berlusconi boasts of closeness to Vladimir Putin

A leaked audio recording of the former PM threatens to cause another headache for Italy's Giorgia Meloni.

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Ukraine war: Russia begins evacuation from Kherson in south

Thousands of civilians and officials will be moved in Kherson region because of Ukraine's offensive.

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Liz Truss: What the world is saying about UK turmoil

BBC reporters around the globe explain how the political and economic upheaval is being viewed.

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Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty".

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Germany fires cybersecurity chief 'over Russia ties'

Arne Schönbohm is accused of being too close to Russia through an association he helped set up.

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Saudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets - family

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested after travelling to Riyadh to see his family, his son says.

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Japan heritage worker backs car into oldest toilet at Kyoto temple

The man, whose job is to help preserve cultural heritage, mistakenly reversed into the toilet, police say.

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Kanjuruhan stadium: Indonesia to demolish site of arena disaster

More than 130 people died at the Kanjuruhan stadium after police fired tear gas, causing a stampede.

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Ethiopia civil war: Federal army seizes strategic city of Shire

The fighting over Shire comes as concerns rise about the civilian impact of the 23-month civil war.

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Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

Daniel Rendón Herrera led a paramilitary army and smuggled 80 tonnes of cocaine to the US.

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Nord Stream blast 'blew away 50 metres of pipe'

Danish police say explosions damaged two underwater pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany.

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Russian tower block in flames as aircraft crashes

A military plane went down on or near a multi-storey building in the southern town of Yeysk.

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Kanye West to buy right-wing platform Parler

Ye "will never have to fear being removed from social media again", Parler boss George Farmer posts.

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How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise.

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Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead

Nigeria is used to seasonal flooding, but this year has been significantly worse than usual.

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Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.

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Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured.

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UN condemns 'deeply distressing' discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

The men were found alive on the Greek-Turkish border, but exactly what happened is not clear.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates

Cities in Tigray are reportedly being carpet bombed as food and medical supplies are running out.

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China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?

As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event.

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Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard

A fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media.

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Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

Video appears to show the sky lit up orange as flames are seen behind a tower, and smoke billows.

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Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island.

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BioNTech: Could Covid vaccine technology crack cancer?

BioNTech's mRNA cancer trials started long before the pandemic, and have shown some early encouraging signals.

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'I saved for 30 years to see the Titanic'

Since she was a child, Renata has longed to see the wreck of the famous ocean liner which sank in 1912.

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The Ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees

A shelter for displaced people that comes in a flat-pack and takes a few hours to assemble.

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Kyiv told to save electricity after Russian missile strike

A power installation near Ukraine's capital was heavily damaged by another Russian missile strike.

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Funeral for girl and father after Irish explosion

The funeral of Creeslough victims Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe has taken place.

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Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped

Emergency workers are desperately searching for those still trapped hundreds of metres below ground.

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Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade.

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Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media.

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Beyond Meat executive exits after biting incident

Douglas Ramsey was suspended from his post last month after he was accused of biting a man's nose.

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Zanzibar swimming crabs deaths being investigated

Thousands of dead swimming crabs have washed up on the beaches of the Tanzanian islands.

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Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe

January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests.

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Ukraine war: Trapped boy rescued after Mykolaiv shelling

Video shows the boy being pulled out from the rubble in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv.

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France sends Germany first gas amid Russia energy crisis

The new flow was sent in "European solidarity" after Russia cut energy supplies to Europe.

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West Bank pressures grow amid Israeli closures

Thousands of Palestinians have movements restricted as Israel steps up operations after killings.

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Malala Yousafzai visits Pakistan after deadly floods

The activist travelled to the country for the second time, since she was shot by the Taliban in 2012.

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US inflation rises more than expected in September

Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs.

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Syrian soldiers killed in army bus bombing near Damascus

At least 18 soldiers are reported dead in one of the deadliest attacks in months near the capital.

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'Rare' Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria

Officials say the 1,600-year-old panel depicting classical myths is the most complete of its kind.

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Mexico Congress votes to keep military on streets

The vote means that the army looks set to continue carrying out public security duties until 2028.

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Slovakia: Two dead after shooting outside LGBT bar

Police say the suspect was found dead after the rare gun attack, thought to have been a hate crime.

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Is religious freedom under attack in Nigeria?

Religious freedom is protected under the Nigeria's constitution but religious bodies have increasingly been under attack.

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Gas taps can be still turned on to EU, says Vladimir Putin

The Russian president says the "ball is in the EU's court", but Germany quickly rejects the offer.

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Lab-grown brain cells play video game Pong

Australian and UK researchers grow brain cells in a lab that have learned to play a 1970s video game.

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Parkland shooting: Jury to begin deliberations on sentencing

Nikolas Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty in October last year to 17 counts of murder and attempted murder.

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Pedro Castillo: Peru's embattled president faces fresh legal battle

Peru's attorney general has filed a complaint against Pedro Castillo, which could lead to his suspension.

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Khloe Kardashian has 'rare' tumour removed from face

The 38-year-old says she's shared her story to encourage fans to get skin cancer symptoms checked.

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Irish women's team apologise over pro-IRA chants

The FAI and Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw apologise for a pro-IRA chant by the team's players after the World Cup play-off win.

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Uganda Ebola outbreak: First death recorded in capital Kampala

Nineteen people have now died in this outbreak but there are no other recorded cases in Kampala.

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