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

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

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Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

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John Pilger: Campaigning Australian journalist dies

Throughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy.

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DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading

The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.

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'Shooting star' streaks through the night sky

Videos posted on social media show what appears to be a meteor flying over England.

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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say Chinese exchange student kidnapped

Officers in Utah say they believe Kai Zhuang, 17, is being held against his will for ransom.

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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

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Can Donald Trump still run for president after Maine and Colorado rulings?

The states' rulings could have implications for his 2024 bid, but the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in.

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Afua Asantewaa: Ghanaian media personality ends 126-hour singing marathon

Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Record attempt, which began on Christmas Eve, had a huge following.

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South Africa's shark spotters back in action as great whites return

The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town.

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Qatar commutes India ex-navy officers' death penalty

The eight Indians were sentenced to death by a Qatar court in October.

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Moment Swat team tears open lorry to arrest driver on Texas motorway

Police had stopped the lorry, but the driver refused to get out of the vehicle.

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Delhi: Dense fog causes travel chaos in capital, other parts of north India

Heavy fog has led to travel disruptions and road accidents in the city and other parts of northern India.

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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

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Russia warship: Explosion as ship hit by missile

The airstrike happened in Russian-occupied Crimea early on Tuesday morning.

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Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.

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Plane held over trafficking fears leaves France

The plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking.

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Pope: Free Israeli hostages and end the Gaza war

In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians.

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Watch: Kate surprises young footballer and his coach at party

Rico's coach Russell Gray was also at the event and joked he was 'hoodwinked' into meeting the princess.

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Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack

The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say.

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Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff

Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited.

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Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted.

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India drone strike: Cargo ship attacked off Gujarat coast

The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.

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Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin

A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form.

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Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.

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Manuel Ellis: US jury clears police officers in death of unarmed black man

Drugs and a heart condition killed Manuel Ellis, not restraining officers, a jury in Washington state finds.

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Japan to send Patriot missiles to US which may aid Ukraine

The move comes as Western powers run out of ammunition for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

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Bodycam footage shows police hunting Prague gunman

A gunman killed 14 people at a university in the Czech capital, before turning the gun on himself.

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Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says

The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.

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Nicaragua arrests bishop who prayed for jailed colleague

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

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Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army

The defence minister says Kyiv is considering sanctions for those who do not comply.

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Gérard Depardieu: Feminists criticise Emmanuel Macron over defence of actor

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

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Italy schools that scrap nativity could face fine

The far-right government says its proposed legislation will protect the country's "cultural roots".

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Can Donald Trump still run for president after Colorado ruling?

The surprise decision could have far-reaching consequences for the 2024 elections.

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

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

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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Narendra Modi breaks silence on US murder plot allegation

The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York.

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Marvel drops Jonathan Majors after domestic assault conviction

It is unclear whether Marvel will replace the star or write his character out of the films.

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Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with 'Rwanda-is-autocracy' remark

On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law".

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Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.

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EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation

The EU says it is launching "formal enforcement proceedings" against the social media platform.

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Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 12 people Christmas celebration

The victims were young people who had gathered at a venue for a religious pre-Christmas event.

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BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks

The oil giant joins shipping firms in suspending travel through the key route following missile strikes.

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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy

Days after allowing creators to stream artistic depictions of nudity, Twitch changed its policy.

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Film director Otar Iosseliani dies aged 89

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

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Paris joins calls for durable Gaza truce

Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.

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UK MP says family trapped in church complex amid sniper fire

Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby.

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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

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

Italian cardinal Angelo Becciu is sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail for financial crimes.

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Hostage shooting incident 'against rules of engagement', IDF says

Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.

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Funeral for Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.

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Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.

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Watch: King Charles, Elton John pay tribute to Barry Humphries

Humphries was celebrated for his comedic “genius” but also kindness, at a state memorial in Sydney.

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

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

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Four arrests as Denmark foils alleged terror attack plot

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

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Court suspends Italian plan to hold migrants in Albania

Albania's top court suspends a deal signed between the two countries last month pending a further hearing.

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Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.

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

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

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Watch: Intruder jumps on table in Indian parliament

Lawmakers said two men jumped into the well of the house from the visitors' gallery.

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Small island states 'weren't in room' when deal agreed

Samoa says they are "a little confused" by agreement of COP 28 climate deal while they were absent from room.

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COP28 stage stormed by 12-year-old Indian activist

The girl held up a sign saying "End fossil fuel, save our planet and our future".

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Pakistan: 23 soldiers killed in attack on army base

An explosives-laden vehicle rams into a building, which is being used as a Pakistani army base.

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Zara says it regrets Gaza images misunderstanding

The fashion company says it has now pulled all pictures from an advertising campaign about a jacket.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky heads to US in bid to rescue $60bn military aid

The Ukrainian leader's third Washington visit comes with the military aid mired in US domestic politics.

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Anna Cardwell: Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

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US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.

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Paris Ritz: Missing €750k ring found in hotel vacuum bag

The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone.

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Australian swimmers approach whale 'dangerously close' to shore

The humpback whale strayed into shallow waters, which caught the attention of swimmers.

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Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down

Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy.

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Explosion and fireball seen as storm sweeps through Tennessee

Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power.

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

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Philippines accuses China of shooting water cannon at its boats

The incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.

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Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil

A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.

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North Koreans deported from Chinese jails face torture, activists warn

About 600 defectors, believed to be mostly women, have not been heard from since their deportation.

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Gaza: Video appears to show Palestinian men stripped and detained by IDF

Footage circulating online shows blindfolded men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli soldiers.

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Video shows stripped Palestinian men detained in Gaza

Pictures on social media show dozens of men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli troops in north Gaza.

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Unesco: Italian opera singing gets cultural heritage status

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions.

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Two dead after school shooting in western Russian city of Bryansk

The incident is believed to be the first involving a female shooter in Russia.

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Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China's lip syncing ban

One of the biggest Chinese-language acts is in trouble over a rarely-enforced regulation.

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Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city

Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone.

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Wieambilla shootings: US arrests man over Australian religious terror attack

The 58-year-old is being probed over a rural Queensland shooting ambush last December that left six dead.

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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

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

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Bowen: US sets clearer red lines for Israel as ceasefire ends

If Israel kills as many in south Gaza as in the north, Biden will face some tough questions over US support for its ally.

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E-cigarettes: France backs bill to ban disposable vapes

The French parliament votes in favour but it still needs backing from the Senate and the EU Commission.

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New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies

The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.

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World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark

The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy.

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Paris attack: Mother of suspect had 'reported concerns', prosecutor says

A 26-year-old man is accused of stabbing a German tourist to death near the Eiffel Tower on Saturday.

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COP28: Head of UN talks hits back at climate denial claims

"Everything we do is centred behind the science," the head of the UN climate talks in Dubai says.

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Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

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Video 'shows armed police approach Paris suspect'

Video posted on social media shows a man dressed in black who appears to be carrying a knife.

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Nelson Mandela's granddaughter slams "climate apartheid" by rich nations

Social activist Ndileka Mandela says "the global north is using economic and legal power to subjugate poor nations".

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Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea

The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".

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'A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza'

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

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Russia LGBT: Police raid Moscow gay clubs, media say

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

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COP28: Big promises on oil but environmentalists wary

Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.

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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

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Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.

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UN says end of ceasefire 'nightmare' for people in Gaza

The resumption of fighting between Israel and Hamas is "catastrophic", Unicef says.

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Israel Gaza: How missiles and destruction quickly returned after ceasefire

A seven-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended, bringing with it explosions and bloodshed.

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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.

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Rema: Calm down singer cancels December shows for health reasons

"It breaks my heart," the Afrobeats star tells fans on Instagram, but says he needs time to recuperate.

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Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended as more hostages freed

The temporary ceasefire will last another day after it was extended just before it was due to expire.

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Hamas hostages: Thai workers return to overjoyed families in Bangkok

After nearly 50 days in Hamas captivity, 17 workers have returned home to Thailand.

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Family return to wreckage of their Gaza home

Wael Qudeih has already had to rebuild his family home twice after previous conflicts.

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Gazans queue for days for a limited supply of cooking gas, BBC told

Gazans are queuing for fuel, but there is no guarantee they will be able to get any.

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Rare Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia

There are only around 40 of the animals left in the world, conservationists say.

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Moment transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels takes off from Heathrow

It is the first transatlantic flight powered solely by alternative fuels.

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Released 12-year-old Israeli hostage hugs mum

Eitan Yahalomi and his father were taken to Gaza by Hamas on the back of motorcycles, his mother said.

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Forklift chase: Ann Arbor Police chase 12-year-old boy

Police say preliminary investigations show the vehicle was unlocked with the key inside when it was taken.

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US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker

Houthi rebels fired missiles towards the warship which chased the armed men trying to escape by boat.

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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister

The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.

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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict

As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.

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For some Israeli hostage families, the painful wait goes on

There was a mix of hope and fear this weekend for the families of hostages expected to remain in Gaza.

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Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'

The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay

"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped.

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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose

Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.

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Israel's Palestinian prisoner release a 'window of hope' in West Bank

The return of 39 women and teenagers is being seen by some as a symbolic victory over Israel.

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Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll

President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.

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Clemence Mtenga: Tanzanian student killed in Israel was a 'leader' to classmates

Clemence Mtenga should have graduated from university this week - instead his body is being flown home.

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Oscar Pistorius to be freed on parole

The former Paralympian has been serving a 13-year sentence for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Korean true crime fan murdered stranger 'out of curiosity'

The 23-year-old woman in South Korea was obsessed with crime shows and hunted for victims on a tutoring app.

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Moment flash mob ransacks Nike store in Los Angeles

The thieves stole $12,000 (around £9,500) worth of merchandise.

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Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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Harry Maguire: Ghana MP Isaac Adongo sorry for mocking Manchester United star

Isaac Adongo compared his vice-president's economic policies to the Manchester Utd star's performances.

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What we know about Israel-Hamas Gaza deal on hostages

The agreement should see Hamas release 50 hostages during a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza.

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French pilot sentenced for decapitating skydiver with wing of plane

Nicolas Galy, 40, died after being struck by the aircraft he had jumped out of seconds before.

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North Korea spy satellite: South partially suspends military deal after launch

South Korea will resume surveillance flights along its border with the North.

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Liberia election: Vehicle rams crowd celebrating President-elect Boakai's victory

At least three have died after a car hit people cheering Joseph Boakai's presidential election win.

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More than 600,000 displaced by floods in Somalia

The number of displaced people by the rains in Somalia has gone up by 100,000 in just one week, bringing the number to close to 650,000 people.

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'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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Albania: Opposition politicians set off coloured smoke bombs in parliament

The smoke flares and fire were part of an attempt to try and stop the chamber voting on the 2024 budget.

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Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse expecting first child

Singer Suki Waterhouse announces she is having a baby with the Batman actor after revealing her baby bump.

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Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards

The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.

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Shakira: Singer reaches deal over Spanish tax fraud case

Shakira, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, settled "with the best interest of my kids at heart".

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Putin critic Girkin wants to stand in Russia presidential election

Igor Girkin says he wants to disrupt next March's "sham election" where the winner is already known.

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Gaza war: Premature babies evacuated from al-Shifa hospital

The 31 babies are taken to southern Gaza, as Israeli troops control the territory's largest hospital.

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Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers

In Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities - now the practice is back.

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Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'

The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".

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Corruption, bribery, treachery: The history of US House expulsions

George Santos could soon join a very small club when the House votes, again, on expelling him.

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Rahul Dravid: The man behind India’s dream run in 2023 World Cup cricket

From a legendary batter to the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid has done it all.

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Sudan conflict: ‘Our lives have become a piece of hell’

Those living through the war, now in its seventh month, tell the BBC conditions are worse than ever.

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China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says

Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship.

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Myanmar: Eight children killed in military strike on school in Chin State

Insurgents have fought elsewhere in Chin State but not in the village targeted by the army on Wednesday.

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Italy bans lab-grown meat in nod to farmers

The government has hailed the new law, which came as a farmers' group scuffled with two MPs.

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Bouncy castle tragedy: Firm charged after six children killed

Wind gusts blew away a castle during a primary school fair in Tasmania, Australia, almost two years ago.

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Israel finds second hostage body near Al-Shifa hospital

The hostage's body was found as troops continue their search in and around Gaza's biggest hospital.

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Harry Styles haircut reveal lights up fan debate

The former One Direction star confirms his famous mop top is History - and fans have strong thoughts.

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Travis Scott breaks silence on Astroworld tragedy

The star says he is still "devasted" by the loss of life at his show and "thinks about it every day".

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BBC goes inside Al-Shifa Hospital with the Israeli army

The BBC enters hospital with Israeli forces and views small cache of weapons and other items they say were found there.

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Guinness World Record: Nigerian sets record for longest wig

Helen Williams had to lay the wig out on a highway in Nigeria so it could be measured.

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Jammu: At least 36 die after bus falls into India gorge

More than 50 passengers were on board when a bus skidded off a road in the Himalayas.

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SA rugby office burglars touch but leave World Cup trophy

Burglars break into South Africa's Rugby Union HQ but decide not to steal the World Cup trophy.

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Pink: Singer to give away 2,000 'banned' books at Florida concerts

The pop star says she is "unwilling to stand by and watch while books are banned by schools".

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Dominica to create world's first sperm whale reserve

The Caribbean island will protect an area of ocean from commercial fishing to safeguard sperm whales.

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UK woman Rita Roberts identified 31 years after Belgium murder

The UK family of Rita Roberts saw her distinctive tattoo in a BBC News report and contacted police.

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Australian club cricketer takes six wickets in final over to win match

Australian club cricketer Gareth Morgan takes six wickets in the final six balls of a match to seal a dramatic victory.

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Gaza hospitals caught on front line of Israel-Hamas war

Thousands of people are trapped in Gaza's few functioning hospitals as fighting draws ever closer.

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Toddler among US hostages in Gaza - White House

The three-year-old hostage was raised in a Sunday call between President Biden and Qatar's Sheikh Tamim.

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Iceland quakes weaker but volcano warning persists

Seismic activity has been less intense but a volcanic eruption still seems imminent, scientists say.

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Mein Kampf found in Hamas base - Israeli president

Isaac Herzog told the BBC that Hitler's book was found at a site used by Hamas in northern Gaza.

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Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base

More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.

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In Gaza, fleeing refugees face hunger and disease: 'We are in the Dark Ages’

Hundreds of thousands who fled bombs are now washing in polluted seawater and sleeping in packed tents.

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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching.

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Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap

The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas.

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Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms

Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities

Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.

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Poland's Tusk-led pro-EU opposition signs deal and waits to govern

Days after the PiS governing party is invited to try and form a coalition, the opposition says it is ready.

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Frank Borman: Nasa astronaut who led Apollo 8 moon mission dies

Tributes are being paid to Frank Borman who was part of the first mission to leave the Earth's orbit.

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US and China reach 'some agreements' on climate - John Kerry

The two nations finding common ground is a crucial part of any consensus at COP28.

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Apple should pay €13bn Irish tax, argues EU lawyer

The opinion is the latest twist in a long-running saga between the EU, Apple and the Irish government.

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Top Gun: Maverick spoiler threat prompts officer to pull gun on colleague

An Australian officer is sentenced after threatening to shoot a colleague over a plot spoiler.

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Spanish fury at Pedro Sánchez' controversial amnesty plan for power

Right-wing protests against acting prime minister Pedro Sánchez are growing increasingly violent.

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G7 Summit: Block insists support for Ukraine 'will never waver'

G7 bloc insists that the Israel-Gaza war will not weaken its resolve to back Kyiv.

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Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.

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Hollywood strike: Actors union Sag says issues still outstanding

Now in its 117th day, US actors' union says there is still no agreement on several issues including AI.

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California boat captain guilty over fire that killed 34

Jerry Boylan failed to train his crew before a fire ripped through the boat in California, a jury found.

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Ukraine war: Grenade birthday gift kills army chief Zaluzhny's aide

Maj Hennadiy Chastyakov was opening presents at home near Kyiv with his son a the time of the blast.

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Uganda's Yoweri Museveni hits back over expulsion from US-Africa trade pact Agoa

Joe Biden expelled Uganda from the Agoa trade deal last week after it passed a new anti-homosexuality law.

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South Korean man attacks shop clerk he thought was a feminist

The man told the shop clerk he was attacking her because she had short hair and must be a feminist.

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Nepal earthquake: Survivors cremate the dead, face uncertain future

Homeless and sleeping in the cold outdoors, Nepal's earthquake survivors appeal for assistance.

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Rock in a hard place: France-Spain border residents angry over road blocks

Members of a French coastal town are campaigning to reopen a road connecting it with Spain.

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What a Donald Trump second term would look like

If he returns to the White House by winning the 2024 election, here is what he has said he wants to do.

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Minister's awkward EU summit kiss causes controversy

Croatia's foreign minister sparked controversy by greeting his German counterpart with a kiss.

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Pablo Escobar's feral hippos face cull in Colombia

Authorities says they must act to stop a dangerous population explosion among the invasive species.

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Steven Tyler: Woman accuses Aerosmith singer of sexual assault

In a case filed at New York's Supreme Court, the woman says she suffered "severe emotional distress".

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Car crash leads to fireworks show on Canadian motorway

An accident involving a lorry and a pickup truck led to an impromptu, hour-long pyrotechnics show.

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Pisa floods as Storm Ciarán strikes Tuscany

At least three people were killed as the storm struck Italy, after battering several other countries.

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Swiss village of Aarwangen in ding-dong over challenge to cowbells

New residents in a Bernese Alpine village object to the traditional sound of rural Switzerland.

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Migrant caravan heading through Mexico to US grows in numbers

The size of the group of migrants which set off from Mexico's southern border on Monday is increasing.

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Luis Díaz: Colombians march for release of footballer's father

The father of Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz was kidnapped by armed men in his hometown in Colombia.

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Florida: Pilot rescued after plane crashes into Everglades

Video shows the man sitting on the plane's wing waiting for help, before helicopter arrives to airlift him to hospital.

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Halloween 2023: Heidi Klum wows at her annual party as a peacock

Celebrities donned their best spooky outfits at Klum's 22nd annual party in New York.

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Sth Africa rugby champions get heroes' welcome

The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.

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What China wants from Israel-Hamas war

Its top diplomat has been in Washington for talks but there are limits to what it can achieve.

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Kerala attacks: India police investigate deadly blasts targeting Jehovah's Witnesses

A 12-year-old girl was among three people killed in a series of explosions in Kerala state.

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Judge reinstates Trump gag order in election subversion case

It prevents him from criticising court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial.

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Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.

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Kazakhstan mine fire leaves at least 42 dead

At least 42 people have died after a fire broke out at an ArcelorMittal-owned mine in Kazakhstan

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Streets filled with rubble: See the destruction of Gaza from the sky

Children and adults can be seen standing on mounds of rubble after strikes on Deir al Balah.

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Israel- Gaza war: Troops clear area 'slice by slice', but is this an invasion?

The Israeli army is focusing on northern Gaza in what is proving to be a very large military operation.

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Taylor Swift: Artist paints the star on giant Halloween pumpkin

It took Ohio-based Jeanette Paras 10 hours to create the artwork.

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South Korea court upholds ban on gay sex in the military

The ruling is a setback in the fight for LGBT rights in the country, human rights groups say.

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Ukraine war: Russians likely targeted Khmelnytsky nuclear plant - Zelensky

The International Atomic Energy Agency said the plant's operations were unaffected.

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Insufficient evidence of racial slur by SA's Mbonambi

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start against New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final after a ruling there was "insufficient evidence" he used a racial slur towards Tom Curry.

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Gold One mine 'hostage situation': South African miners tell of escape

Hundreds of workers at a mine in South Africa are caught up in a dispute between two rival unions.

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Archaeologists reveal face of Peru's 'Ice Maiden' mummy

Experts have reconstructed the face of the 'Ice Maiden', an Inca girl sacrificed in the Andes

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Andrea Giambruno: Meloni's ex-partner dropped as TV host over lewd remarks

The Italian PM separated with Andrea Giambruno after sexually explicit remarks were leaked.

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Freed hostage says she was held in 'spider's web' of Gaza tunnels

Speaking after being released by Hamas, Yocheved Lifschitz said she "went through hell" while in captivity.

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Several missing after ships collide in North Sea - officials

The British Verity has reportedly sunk after it crashed into the Bahamian Polesie on Tuesday morning.

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South China Sea: Why the Philippines and China are on a collision course

A new sense of urgency is pushing Manila and Beijing to greater assertiveness in the South China Sea.

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China toddler mauling prompts crackdown on dogs

The move has been widely criticised after reports that some dogs without owners are being euthanised.

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Tsingtao: Video shows Chinese beer worker urinating into tank

Tsingtao has alerted Chinese police after a video shows a worker urinating into a tank.

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Olympiakos-Panathinaikos: Player struck by firecracker

Panathinaikos defender Juankar is taken to hospital after being struck by a firework in the club's abandoned match with Olympiakos.

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Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll found murdered

Samantha Woll's body was found in a city park not far from her home with stab wounds.

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Venezuela opposition holds primary to pick unity candidate

Opposition groups aim to pick one figure to take on the government's candidate in the 2024 election.

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Cairo Summit: Arab leaders reject forced displacement of Palestinians

Egypt hosts a peace summit in Cairo as the first aid convoy enters Gaza after two weeks of war.

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Ukraine war: Why Kyiv's Dnipro east bank gain could be significant

Ukrainian troops believe their advance across the Dnipro River could help them launch a larger offensive.

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Gaza neighbourhood flattened and hospital told to evacuate

Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.

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The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years

Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.

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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni splits from partner after off-air lewd TV remarks

Giorgia Meloni says the relationship is over after a TV show airs her partner's off-air comments.

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Mozambique burns 45,000 hens as bird flu spreads from South Africa

The egg-laying hens had been imported from South Africa, which is facing one of its worst outbreaks.

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Hundreds arrested at Israel-Gaza protest near US Capitol

At least 300 people are detained during a demonstration against the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Mother of hostage: 'What is it that Hamas wants?'

BBC Correspondent Nomia Iqbal spoke with Rachel Goldberg, whose son is among the missing Israelis.

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Britney Spears: Everytime video revisited by fans following abortion news

The music video for Everytime is being interpreted in new ways by some after news Spears had an abortion.

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India Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.

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Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast

A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.

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What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?

The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.

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DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing

The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.

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Hong Kong: 11kg suspected cocaine found in motorised wheelchair

A 51-year-old man could face life in prison after the discovery by Hong Kong airport officials.

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Khan Younis: A Gaza city on its knees, now with a million mouths to feed

A desperate and destitute tide of humanity has washed into Khan Younis. And there is no help.

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Ecuador chooses president during wave of violence

Ecuadoreans are casting their votes in the presidential run-off overshadowed by a violent crime wave.

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Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel: 'Our second country is bleeding'

Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel relocate for a second time following Hamas's surprise attack.

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Watch: Skies darken during annular solar eclipse

Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America.

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BBC in Khan Younis: The scene is tragic

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf says the city is struggling to cope as refugees from northern Gaza flood in.

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The Voice: Australians vote No in historic referendum

The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.

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New Zealand election: National party's Chris Luxon wins

New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes.

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Kibbutz massacre survivor describes attack by Hamas gunmen

Neta Portal describes the horror of a Hamas attack after being shot in the legs six times.

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Sri Lanka crisis: Colombo reaches debt deal with China

The agreement paves the way for the South Asian nation to secure more funding from the IMF.

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Gaza: Drone footage shows aftermath of Israeli airstrikes

More than 1,100 people have been killed by strikes on the Gaza Strip so far.

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French politicians put under police protection as antisemitism increases

France's interior minister says more than 100 antisemitic acts have been recorded since Saturday.

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Gaza hospitals risk turning into morgues, Red Cross says

There is no mains power and fuel for generators could run out in hours, the aid group says.

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Lebanon: Israel shells militant targets across border

Israel's military said the Lebanese movement Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles across the border.

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Grazer is third female winner of Fat Bear Week

Grazer, the third female winner of Fat Bear Week, has two litters of cubs and beat the larger Chunk in the final.

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Timelapse captures stunning sunrise in Mauna Kea, Hawaii

The Subaru Telescope All-Sky Camera captured the images of the morning sky over Hawaii on Tuesday.

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Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls

The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.

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Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage

Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.

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Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record

Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

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Lyse Doucet moves to safety during live Israel report

The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.

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Spain's Hermoso says image tarnished by Rubiales World Cup kiss

Spanish TV shows a statement to prosecutors where Jenni Hermoso says she felt clearly disrespected.

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I lost 11 members of my family - earthquake victim

Entire villages were levelled after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province of Herat in Afghanistan.

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Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash

Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.

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Guatemala paralysed as pro-democracy protests run into second week

Protesters are demanding the removal of the attorney-general, whom they accuse of undermining democracy.

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Inside Israel and Gaza as rockets and gun fights hit region

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.

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Gaza: 'I wish I could be a normal child living with no war'

Children in Gaza have been expressing their longing for an end to the air strikes.

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Hamas hostages: 'My wife and children have been taken to Gaza'

Relatives desperately try to find information on loved ones thought to be taken hostage by Hamas.

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Gaza 'soon without fuel, medicine and food'

Israel has announced a "complete siege" on the Strip in response to Saturday's attacks.

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'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon

Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.

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Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors

Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.

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The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Destroyed cars line road near Israel festival in chilling video

The remains of cars can be seen after militants attacked people attending an outdoor party.

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Afghanistan earthquake: Race to rescue victims in Herat Province

Hundreds are feared dead after the 6.3-magnitude quake hit remote villages in western Afghanistan.

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Gazans run from Israeli missile strike

Footage shows people flee as an Israeli missile strikes a residential neighbourhood in north west Gaza.

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Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?

Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989.

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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.

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Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?

Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday.

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Massive explosion as Gaza high-rises destroyed by jets

The IDF says it struck military infrastructure belonging to senior Hamas terrorist organization operatives.

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Hamas blindsides Israel with most serious attack in a generation - Jeremy Bowen

Risk of flare-up between Palestinian militants and Israel has been deepening for months, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

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Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake

The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.

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Huwara: Violence flares in flashpoint West Bank town

A Palestinian is killed, and an Israeli car with a baby is shot at by a suspected Palestinian gunman.

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Iran's activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

The imprisoned campaigner is honoured for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.

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South Africa's Kruger National Park study: Animals fear human voices more than lions

Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.

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Good decision or waste of money? US voters on Biden's border wall expansion

A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.

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Nazi card proves Dutch Prince Bernhard joined Hitler's party

The Dutch government confirms the late Prince Bernhard had a Nazi party card in his belongings.

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Building collapse in Havana's old town kills three

The Cuban capital is known for its historic buildings but many are so dilapidated they pose a danger.

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Warmest September on record as 'gobsmacking' data shocks scientists

This year is on track to be the warmest on record after September temperatures alarm scientists.

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Abkhazia: Russia to build naval base in Georgian separatist region, says local leader

The claim comes from the separatist region as Kyiv steps up attacks on Moscow's Black Sea fleet.

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France's highest mountain Mont Blanc is shrinking

Mont Blanc, known as "the roof of Europe", loses metres over two years

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Egypt's early presidential election campaign off to eventful start

President Sisi is facing a challenge from an outspoken critic of a kind Egypt has not seen in years.

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India flash floods: More than 100 missing in Sikkim state

Hundreds of search and rescue officers have been deployed across the state of Sikkim.

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Taylor Swift/ Travis Kelce romance reaches White House

Pentagon spokesman says he can "neither confirm or deny" reports about the most-talked about NFL fling.

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Lady Gaga wins case to keep $500,000 dognapping reward

A judge says the star does not need to pay $500,000 to a woman after her dogs were stolen in 2021.

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Climate change: Pope Francis warns world 'may be nearing breaking point'

Pope Francis criticises attempts to deny or gloss over the issue in a new intervention.

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'False positives': Colombian army apologises for killing civilians

More than 6,400 civilians were killed and falsely passed off as enemy combatants between 2002 and 2008.

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Kevin McCarthy has gone. Why was he removed and who might replace him?

Removing a House Speaker like this is uncharted territory. Here's what we know about where things go.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist sentenced in absentia

Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air against the invasion of Ukraine, gets more than 8 years in jail.

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Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

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DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings

More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.

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Mexico crime: Suspect held over young men's kidnapping

Prosecutors hope the arrest will shed light on the disappearance of five friends from Lagos de Moreno.

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Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light".

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Hunter Biden due in Delaware court to face federal gun charges

The president's son faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of three federal criminal charges.

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Johnny Kitagawa: Hundreds seek compensation over J-pop agency founder's abuse

More than 300 people seek compensation for being sexually abused by the late Johnny Kitagawa.

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Tom Hanks warns dental plan ad image is AI fake

The actor says he is the latest celebrity to fall victim to a deepfake scam, and has "nothing to do with it".

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Gerard Depardieu denies rape allegations in open letter

The French star breaks his silence on assault allegations, accusing "media court" of "lynching" him.

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Las Vegas Sphere: Look inside the new venue for the first time

Rock band U2 headline the new ball-shaped venue as it finally opens its doors to the public.

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Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

At least 17 others are injured after the vehicle flipped over on a motorway in Chiapas state.

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Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants

They were attempting the treacherous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands - a gateway to Europe.

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Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco

Joe Biden says US support cannot be interrupted after military aid was excluded from a budget deal.

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CCTV shows moment of Turkey blast

An explosion outside Turkey's interior ministry in Ankara, was a "terrorist attack", a minister said.

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Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit

Sikh activists confronted the diplomat amid a row over the death of a separatist leader in Canada.

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Yury Garavsky: Swiss trial acquits man who admitted abducting Belarus politicians

A Belarusian is released despite giving a detailed account of disappearing opposition members.

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It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution.

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Maldives election: Pro-China candidate Muizzu wins presidency

Mohamed Muizzu ran an "India out" campaign as the current leader favours good relations with Delhi.

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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope.

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine.

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Driver ploughs through wall into police squad room in New Jersey

John Hargreaves has been charged following the incident in the US state of New Jersey.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region

Almost the entire ethnic Armenian population has fled the region since Azerbaijan seized it last week.

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Sweden gangs: Army to help police after surge in killings

The military will provide help with analysis, logistics and explosives handling, the PM says.

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete after IPC vote

Russian para-athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee votes against a full ban.

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Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji

Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.

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Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring

A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector.

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Gulnara Karimova: Swiss say Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter ran huge crime network

Switzerland seizes $857m of assets as the daughter of Uzbekistan's ex-leader is charged with fraud.

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Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

Mr Trump and three of his adult children are among witnesses who are expected to be called in the case.

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Family in Ireland gymnast racism row say apology 'useless'

The mother of a black girl not given a medal at a gymnastics event said officials showed "no empathy".

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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.

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Cher accused of hiring men to kidnap her son

The claims are contained in newly surfaced court documents filed by the estranged wife of Cher's son.

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Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon dies aged 82

The actor, a four-time Bafta award winner, was best known for playing Dumbledore in the hit film series.

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Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe

Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.

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Travis King arrives back on US soil from North Korea

The American soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since.

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Scientists get closer to solving mystery of antimatter

The elusive substance holds the key to discovering how the Universe was formed.

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Travis King in US custody after North Korea expulsion

It comes after North Korea's state-run news agency said the country had decided to "deport" the 23-year-old.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan arrests former Karabakh leader

Ruben Vardanyan is detained while attempting to enter Armenia after Baku's offensive last week.

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South Africa floods: At least 11 people die after Western Cape deluge

The authorities say at least 11 people have died as floodwaters submerge parts of the province.

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Iraq wedding fire: What do we know?

More than 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh.

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Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital

The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey.

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Landmark Saudi and Israeli trips as normalisation talks progress

Hours after a Saudi envoy visits the West Bank, an Israeli minister attends a UN event in Riyadh.

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French troops will soon leave Niger - what happens then?

Decisions made by Niger's ruling juntas will be crucial as to how Islamist extremism spreads.

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Russia shows video to prove top commander is alive

Ukraine is "clarifying" its recent reports that Russia's Admiral Sokolov died in a missile attack on Friday.

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Five alleged Russian spies appear in London court

The Bulgarian nationals were charged after a counter-espionage investigation uncovered an alleged spy ring.

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US actors' union members vote to authorise video game strike

The latest potential Hollywood strike relates to voice, motion capture and stunt work in video games.

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Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase

Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway.

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Manhunt for gang boss who controlled luxury jail in Venezuela

Héctor Guerrero Flores escaped shortly before the jail which he controlled was raided by police.

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Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43

She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.

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Faramarz Javidzad: US-Iranian dual national dies at Evin prison

Iranian authorities deny claims that Faramarz Javidzad's death was due to a lack of medical care.

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Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come".

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Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal.

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Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds

It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began.

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Vladimir Kara-Murza: Putin opponent in isolation cell in Siberian jail

Vladimir Kara-Murza's lawyer said conditions at Osmk penal colony threatened his client's health.

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Asteroid Bennu: Watch moment sample lands on Earth

Nasa scientists celebrate as the sample successfully lands in the Utah desert.

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Olympic winner slams black Irish girl's medal snub

The Olympic champion says "there is no room for racism in sport" after footage from Ireland went viral.

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Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival

Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region.

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South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area

The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea.

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Lampedusa: Inside the camp at the heart of Europe’s migrant surge

At least 10,000 migrants arrived on Italy's Lampedusa island last week, stretching local resources.

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Florida police stop 10-year-old driver on highway

Boy and 11-year-old sister found 200 miles from where they were reported missing by mother.

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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.

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China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail

Rahile Dawut loses appeal against a charge of endangering state security, a rights group says.

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Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.

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MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria's Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert

It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27.

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Ukraine war: Missile hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy

One soldier is missing after a missile hits navy headquarters in Crimea's Sevastopol, Moscow says.

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Ethiopian Prince Alemayehu's lock of hair returned after 140 years in UK

Prince Alemayehu, who was taken to the UK aged seven, died at 18 after an unhappy upbringing.

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Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.

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9/11 defendant unfit to stand trial, US judge rules

A military judge accepts Ramzi bin al-Shibh is too psychologically damaged to defend himself.

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Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron play table tennis

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in France for the second day of a three-day state visit

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South Africa to clear Covid lockdown criminal records

More than 400,000 people were arrested for breaking some of the world's toughest lockdown restrictions.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts

It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo.

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Police taser school band director at US football game

The Birmingham Police Department has released bodycam footage of the incident.

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EU demands answers about Poland visa scandal

The Polish government is embroiled in allegations that migrants were illegally sold visas.

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Donald Trump Jr's X account hacked

A post claiming his father had died is among a string of now-deleted messages posted by his account.

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Quobna Cugoano: London church honours Ghanaian-born freed slave and abolitionist

Quobna Cugoano was captured by slavers aged 13 but later played a big part in the UK abolition movement.

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Violent tornado sends debris flying across eastern Chinese city

A tornado ripped through the city of Suqian in eastern China, sending debris flying through the air.

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India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious

The advisory comes a day after tensions between the countries escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist.

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Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths

Migrants heading to the US often hitch rides on freight trains, with many injured or killed.

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Indonesia: TikToker jailed two years over pork video

Lina Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim, said an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin.

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Libya flood: Video appears to show Libya mayor's house set on fire

The mayor's home was burnt to the ground as protesters demanded answers for last week's catastrophic flood.

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Beijing demands Hong Kong consulates hand over local staff data

Details including identity card numbers must be submitted to authorities in a month, authorities say.

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Ovidio Guzmán: Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads not guilty

A US court has accused Ovidio Guzmán of drug-trafficking and money-laundering, which he denies.

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Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get dubious lab test

There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast.

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Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in two blank canvasses

Jens Haaning was given about €67,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank canvasses.

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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'

BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement.

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Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises.

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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Morocco earthquake: The scars, the rubble and the spirit to rebuild

Morocco's earthquake destroyed lives but survivors are picking themselves up, James Copnall finds.

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Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames

Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as several government buildings come under attack.

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Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart

There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad.

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Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears

More than 8,000 migrants have arrived on the Italian island over the past three days.

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Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash

Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky.

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Greece floods: Austrian honeymooners killed after holiday home swept away

DNA tests on two bodies recovered from the floods have confirmed their identities, Austria says.

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Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student

Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death

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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death

With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.

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Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'

The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.

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Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada

Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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Wagner group formally banned as terror organisation in the UK

The move comes just weeks after the death of the group's founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Why is the UK banning American XL Bully dogs?

The UK's prime minister says he wants the breed outlawed by the end of the year.

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France: Trial opens over bus driver's death in face-mask fight

Two men in France are accused of beating a bus driver to death after refusing to wear masks.

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Greta Thunberg charged after blocking Sweden oil port for second time

The climate activist refused to end the protest, hours after being convicted of a similar offence.

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Moment puma cub found and rescued by police

Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Captured US jail fugitive planned to flee to Canada

Danelo Cavalcante also reportedly said officers came so close at times they almost stepped on him.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un to stay in Russia for several days

Meanwhile Vladimir Putin has "gratefully" accepted an invitation to visit North Korea, Kremlin says.

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'Worse than death itself': Survivors describe Libya floods

Residents of Derna tell the BBC how they got out alive as floodwaters smashed through the city.

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Libya flooding: Drone footage captures submerged neighbourhoods

The flooding in Derna swept away houses, buildings and left entire neighbourhoods surrounded by water.

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Libya flood: Satellite images reveal destruction in Derna

Pictures reveal washed-away streets and thousands of destroyed buildings in the city of Derna.

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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya.

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Body of Ecuador gangster Júnior Roldán stolen from cemetery

The body of Junior Roldán, who was shot dead in May in Colombia, has vanished from a cemetery vault.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Police dog 'subdued' crawling Pennsylvania fugitive

Danelo Cavalcante, 34, resisted arrest in a wooded area after an aircraft picked up his heat signal.

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Watch the arrest of US fugitive Danelo Cavalcante

Heavily armed officers cut fugitive's shirt off and handcuffed him - then lined up for a group shot.

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Morocco earthquake: Before and after pictures show devastation

Satellite images of mountain villages reveal large numbers of collapsed buildings following the quake.

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Vladimir Putin says military co-operation with North Korea a possibility

Vladimir Putin met Kim Jong Un at a space centre during a brief and highly scrutinised visit to Russia.

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Libya floods: Why port city of Derna was so badly hit

A visual guide to why heavy rain caused such devastation and killed so many people in the city of Derna.

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Libya flooding: Doctor pleads for help as body count increases

Dr Najib Tarhoni has been working at the nearest large hospital to Derna, and is assisting with the disaster.

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Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies

Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding.

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Derna: Soundtrack of children's cries now engulfs Libyan city

A Libyan journalist tells the BBC that survivors in Derna have reported scenes of utter devastation.

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Libya floods: Storm Daniel forces people onto streets

Much of Libya's eastern port of Derna is underwater after two dams and four bridges collapsed.

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Colombia cocaine: Cultivation reaches record high

A UN report finds the area planted with coca bushes is the biggest ever registered.

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Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.

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Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister

Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped US killer shaves beard as search widens

More sightings of Danelo Cavalcante, including one of him clean shaven, are made outside police perimeter.

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Sara Sharif death: Pakistan police take children from grandfather's house

The five children were taken by police in an afternoon raid, Sara Sharif's grandfather tells the BBC.

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Chile marks military coup as divisions continue

The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions.

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Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'

Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.

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Hansi Flick sacked by Germany as Euro 2024 hosts lose patience

Hansi Flick is dismissed as manager of Euro 2024 hosts Germany following a poor run of results.

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Morocco earthquake: Race against time to save survivors buried in rubble

Villagers dig by hand to find those still trapped, with few signs of an official response in some areas.

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Morocco: Inside village with 90 people dead after quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is on the ground in Tafeghaghte after a powerful earthquake hit Morocco's High Atlas Mountains.

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Sudan conflict: Dozens killed in attack on Khartoum market, medics say

The attack in Khartoum killed at least 35 as fighting between factions continues, a charity says.

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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse

CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say

Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say.

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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse

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Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

A resident describes her life inside one of South Africa's 'hijacked' buildings.

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Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's anniversary with parade

Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

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In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh

Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.

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Four videos show extent of damage in Marrakesh

An earthquake in central Morocco has killed hundreds of people with reports some remain trapped under rubble.

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Sylvester Stallone shadow boxes with the Pope

The Rocky actor threw some air punches with the pontiff during a meeting at the Vatican.

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Georgia grand jury recommended charging three US senators

But prosecutors ultimately did not indict Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies on election charges.

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Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation

A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil".

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Greek floods: PM Mitsotakis warns of very unequal battle with nature

Rescuers try to reach hundreds of people trapped by floods in Greece where seven people have died.

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Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret

For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.

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Russia's Ukraine Danube attacks threaten Kyiv's economic lifeline

Attacks on Danube River ports have intensified recently, destroying large amounts of grain.

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Ukraine war: Russia holds local elections in occupied Ukraine

Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.

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Mark Dickey: Rescuers rush to save US man trapped in Turkey cave

Mark Dickey has been stuck in the Morca Cave since Saturday after suffering gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Otto Pérez Molina: Guatemalan ex-leader pleads guilty to corruption

Otto Pérez Molina, who resigned in 2015, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for fraud.

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Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.

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Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer

The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month.

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Deezer and Universal to launch 'artist-centric' streaming model

The new streaming model will generate bigger royalties for artists that people choose to listen to.

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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate continues to fall

For the second month in a row, there has been a huge reduction in the year-on-year deforestation rate.

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Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in cave

The excellently preserved weapons are believed to have been hidden by Judean rebels 1,900 years ago.

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Bulgaria and Turkey streets turn to rivers in deadly floods

Flooding caused by heavy rain leads to at least 10 deaths in Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece.

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British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts

The show about a jade teapot that busts out of the museum fuels calls for treasures to be returned.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs returns lucrative music rights to Bad Boy Records artists

Ma$e, Faith Evans and the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. all regain control of their music.

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Conservationist group African Parks to free 2,000 rhinos from South Africa farm

African Parks plans a decade-long rewilding project to help preserve a near-threatened subspecies.

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British Challenger 2 tank 'hit' in Ukraine

A video shared on social media appears to show a damaged British-made Challenger 2 tank.

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Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative.

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How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?

An arms deal between North Korea and Russia could suit both sides, and allow them to work more closely.

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Dogs perform Mozart with orchestra in Denmark

Three dogs participated in a performance of the Hunting Symphony, a piece by Mozart's father Leopold.

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Israelis held in Cyprus over alleged rape

Israel's foreign ministry says six citizens were arrested on suspicion of raping a British tourist.

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Morocco jet ski tourists were warned before shooting, Algeria says

Officials say the group ignored alerts after straying from Moroccan waters, but a survivor disputes this.

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India's Moon lander enters sleep mode as lunar night falls

It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.

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Gilberto Hernández: Panama national team footballer killed by gunmen

Gilberto Hernández's father urged young people to "stop the violence" after the death of his son.

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Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema sworn in as president

General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.

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Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions.

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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital.

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Ukraine War: Counter-offensive troops punch through Russia line, generals claim

Kyiv says its troops are gaining momentum in what continues to be a lengthy and bloody counter-offensive.

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Sudan conflict: Air strike on Khartoum kills at least 20

Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.

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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix.

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Hubert Aiwanger: Bavarian deputy leader keeps job after antisemitism claims

Firing Hubert Aiwanger would be a disproportionate move, says Bavaria's leader.

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Burning Man: Torrential rain turns desert festival into mud bath

Thousands of people are stranded at Burning Man festival in the US state of Nevada after torrential rain.

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Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence

PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots.

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Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath

People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water.

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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down.

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Gabon coup will not end rule by Bongo clan - presidential source

A source close to the deposed president says those celebrating the coup should not expect much change.

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Israel: Police clash with Eritrean asylum seekers

Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent.

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Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher

An icebreaker is sent from Tasmania to evacuate a researcher with a "developing medical condition".

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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life last week for killing an ex-girlfriend in front of her children.

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Italy: Mother bear seen with cubs days before being shot

Villagers in San Sebastiano Dei Marsi were surprised to see a family of bears walking the streets.

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Johannesburg fire: Fresh search for victims in South Africa

The fire service wants to be sure that no bodies are left behind from the blaze that killed 74 people.

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Thaksin: Former Thai PM's prison sentence reduced to a year

After years in exile, Mr Thaksin returned home in August and was jailed for graft and abuse of power.

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Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?

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Ukraine war: Drone attack on Pskov airbase from inside Russia - Kyiv

Ukraine's military intelligence chief says two planes were damaged and two destroyed in Tuesday's attack.

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West Point time capsule mystery takes a twist: There was something in there after all

Mixed in with dirt found inside the lead box, U.S. Military officials found some coins dating from 1795 to 1828 and an 1826 medal.

     

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Blood cancer multiple myeloma, once a death sentence, is now highly treatable. Here's why

With treatment advances over the last few years, and particularly in recent months, multiple myeloma has become treatable and may soon be curable.

     

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Nebraska college volleyball match sets women's sport attendance record

A crowd of 92,003 fans watch Nebraska beat Omaha at their Memorial Stadium to set a new record attendance for a women's sporting event.

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Oh, behave! Expert tips to make your flight more pleasant for everyone | Cruising Altitude

Every passenger has a role to play in making flying as pleasant as possible. Etiquette experts share their top tips for how to comport yourself.

     

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Hundreds of thousands forced to scam in SE Asia: UN

The UN report is the first comprehensive study of the scale of the problem.

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Angels go from all-in to folding, inexplicably placing six veterans on waivers

The Los Angeles Angels are the gift that keeps on giving, this time offering up veteran players who were unceremoniously placed on waivers.

     

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Family of 4, including 2 toddlers, found stabbed to death in New York City apartment

Police officers responding to a request for a welfare check at an Upper West Side apartment found two adults and two young children dead.

     

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3M earplugs caused hearing loss. Company will settle lawsuit for $6 billion

3M will contribute the money between 2023 and 2029, with $5 billion in cash and $1 billion in 3M common stock, it announced on its website.

     

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Hollywood writers strike impact reaches all the way to Nashville's storied music scene

Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes are being felt as far away as Nashville as songwriters see a dip in opportunities with many productions halted.

     

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Imran Khan: Pakistan court suspends former PM's corruption sentence

Pakistan's former PM has a sentence for corruption suspended but remains in jail on a separate charge.

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Even in the most depressed county in America, stigma around mental illness persists

Nearly a third of adults in this county have been diagnosed with depression, the highest rate in the United States, according to a recent CDC report.

     

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