Itaewon crush: Five friends went out for Halloween; only two came home

Seoul's funeral homes are now filled with the bodies of young people and their heartbroken parents.

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US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster

US District Judge Florence Pan said the deal could "substantially" lessen competition in the market.

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Ukraine war: Tales of endurance and hardship as winter looms

Ukrainian civilians and troops paint a picture of endurance and hardship as winter approaches.

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Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine

Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree

The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages.

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Morbi bridge collapse: The brothers who died in Sunday's disaster

Chirag, Dharmik, and Chetan were on the bridge in Morbi when it collapsed into the river.

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Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault

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

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Morbi bridge collapse: Witnesses describe scene of tragedy

People who were at the scene when the bridge in India's Gujarat state collapsed told the BBC what they saw.

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Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts

The world's richest man completed his takeover of the platform last week after months of legal wrangling.

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US midterm elections: Why five states have slavery on the ballot in 2022

The 1865 US slavery ban doesn't cover everyone. Voters will decide whether to keep the exemptions.

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Nigeria floods: 'I have nowhere to go'

More than a million people are homeless after some of the worst flooding the country has ever seen.

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Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro

Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power.

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Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

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

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Itaewon crowd crush: 'I could not catch their pulse or breath'

Witnesses describe the horror of being jammed in a crowd who had gone to celebrate Halloween.

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Chennai: The Indian man who makes quirky bicycles from scraps

The unique bicycles designed and made by Rajendran from Tamil Nadu state can make anyone stop and stare.

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The Nigerian woman cleaning up a land soaked in oil

Eucharia Nwaichi takes on saboteurs and companies to detoxify one of the most polluted areas on Earth.

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Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents.

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

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

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British Nigerian artist Dylema paints African women using gold

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women.

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Maurice Hastings: US man in prison for 38 years freed by new DNA evidence

Maurice Hastings was wrongfully convicted of murder and repeated requests for DNA testing were denied.

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Philippines storm Nalgae kills dozens in floods and mudslides

Tropical storm Nalgae wreaks havoc in the southern Philippines and will soon lash Manila.

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Will Donald Trump go back on to Twitter?

Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with Elon Musk, its new owner, but times have changed.

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Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host?

World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality.

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Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears

A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests.

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Spanish fan detained in Iran while hiking to World Cup

Santiago Sánchez was hiking from Madrid to Qatar, but is now believed to be in a Tehran jail.

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China Covid: Millions back in lockdown as Beijing doubles down on zero-Covid

Dozens of cities across the country have been affected by varying degrees of restrictions.

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Ukraine war: Russia deploys dozens of drones in two days - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president gives his latest address standing next to the wreckage of a destroyed drone.

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

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

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How Brazil's election campaign turned ugly

From disputed polls to "conspirituality", round two of Brazil's presidential election has split society.

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

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

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Unusually warm weather for France and Spain

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

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'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers

The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave.

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Thai transgender tycoon buys Miss Universe contest

The purchase of the firm, once co-owned by Donald Trump, comes as the pageant becomes more inclusive.

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Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job

Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement before being granted a presidential pardon.

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Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban

Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya.

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Eric Weinberg: Scrubs producer and writer pleads not guilty to 18 counts of sexual assault

The 62-year-old is denied bail after appearing in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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Indonesian woman's body found dead inside python, say reports

A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found.

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Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank

Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says.

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China accused of illegal police stations in Netherlands

A Dutch media report says China is running an undeclared police operation to pressure dissidents.

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COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report

Leading medical experts call for action ahead of a major climate conference next month.

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Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days

Nedd Brockmann ran 3,953 km (2,456 miles), inspired a nation and raised millions for charity.

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Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine

The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party.

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Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv

A BBC investigation finds evidence that Russian forces deliberately destroyed a pipeline to Mykolaiv.

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China shares slide in US as Xi starts historic third term

Investors fear the world's second largest economy will be held back by its tough Covid restrictions.

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Ukraine war: UN nuclear watchdog to inspect Ukrainian sites

The visit comes after Russian accusations that Kyiv is planning to use so-called dirty bombs.

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'I feel less alone': The pandemic's varied effects on wellbeing

The WHO says a poll commissioned by the BBC shows the pandemic had "diverse" effects on mental health.

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Sunak's rise to PM a 'ground-breaking milestone' - Biden

US President Joe Biden says it "matters" that the UK will have its first British Asian prime minister.

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World leaders welcome Rishi Sunak as UK's next PM

Leaders and commentators around the world welcomed Mr Sunak as the UK's next prime minister.

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Leslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67

US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday.

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Korean Air crash: Plane overruns runway in bad weather

A Korean Air plane overran on the runway while landing at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines.

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Rugby League World Cup: Lebanon 32-14 Ireland - Five-try Cedars beat Wolfhounds

Lebanon are in pole position to make the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 32-14 win over Ireland.

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Brazil politician throws grenades at police in Rio de Janeiro state

Bolsonaro ally Roberto Jefferson injures two police officers who came to his house to arrest him.

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US midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch

In a Senate split 50-50 between two parties, every race counts. Here are the six closest ones.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims

Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material.

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

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

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Xi Jinping's party is just getting started

China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader.

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How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world

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

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Hurricane Roslyn: Mexico braces for powerful storm

Meteorologists warn of dangerous storm surge and flooding in towns on Mexico's Pacific coast.

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Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

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

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

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

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

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

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The mysterious exit of China's former leader

Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the Great Hall of the People during the Party Congress?

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Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities

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

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Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting

Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election

Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president.

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Money rains on highway after Chile burglary

A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway.

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TikTok denies it could be used to track US citizens

In response to a media report, the firm said it does not collect precise location data from US users.

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Fuel blaze engulfs Mexico railway and homes

Dramatic video on social media shows a cargo train hurtling through the flames.

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Huge marine reserve in Hawaii boosts tuna stocks

A huge marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean has benefits for both fish and fishers, scientists say.

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Europe faces tough decisions over nuclear power

With high energy prices and disrupted gas supplies, European nations consider more nuclear power plants.

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Italy on verge of new government despite row

Far-right Giorgia Meloni could be sworn in as PM soon, despite a row with ally Silvio Berlusconi.

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

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

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New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

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

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Tesla sales climb but miss expectations

Elon Musk's electric car firm has ramped up production as it opens new factories in the US, China and Germany.

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Mashki Gate: Stunning ancient rock carvings found in Iraq

Archaeologists in Mosul made the discovery while reconstructing a site destroyed by IS militants.

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Liam Hampson: Australian rugby league player found dead in Spanish club

Liam Hampson's family say they are "heartbroken" after he suffered an accident in Barcelona.

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Trump questioned under oath over rape accuser's defamation case

The former president's lawyer says he "set the record straight" over a writer's sex assault allegation.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space

Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites.

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Ukraine round-up: Kherson evacuation and Putin's letters to Berlusconi

Russia's removal of people from Kherson comes as it said the situation in the city was "difficult".

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'

With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals.

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Biden gas prices: What's driving Joe Biden's unusual focus on oil

The US president has exerted himself over fuel prices, though they're largely outside his control.

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Netflix: How did the streaming service turn its fortunes around?

The streamer has grown its subscriber base after two consecutive quarters of losses.

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BBC 100: Sir Lenny Henry on Una Marson’s forgotten legacy

Sir Lenny Henry reflects on the extraordinary life of the writer, BBC producer and presenter Una Marson.

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Netflix: Big hits help reverse subscriber losses

The company added over 2.4 million subscribers, reversing losses earlier in the year.

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Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat

Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead.

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Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian

Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters.

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Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling

The Russian army chief in Ukraine says Ukrainian shelling is causing many supply problems.

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Emiliano Sala: 'A tragic plane crash; a stain on football's reputation'

Emiliano Sala's plane crash death shocked the football world. We've since learned the extent to which that world shaped his path.

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Fuel protests in more than 90 countries, BBC analysis

People are protesting around the world against food and petrol price rises, BBC research finds.

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Ex-UK pilots lured to help Chinese military, MoD says

Up to 30 former UK military pilots are thought to have gone to train members of China's Army.

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Thunberg: I don't want to go into politics

The teenage activist says the world of politics is toxic and she never intended being the face of a global movement.

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Germany extends nuclear power amid energy crisis

Russia's disruption of energy supplies scuppers Germany's plan to exit nuclear power this year.

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Ukraine prisoner of war: 'I ask God that he doesn't get tortured'

The family of Leonid Yevseyev, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, still hope for his safe return.

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How Iran state TV tries to control story of protests

Iran's state-run media puts forward a very different narrative of the protests from what is being shared on social media.

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Ukraine war round-up: A drone attack and a fire engine delivery

Russia dive-bombs Kyiv with drones and UK firefighters deliver engines for their Ukrainian colleagues.

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Miranda House: India inquiry after men crash women's college event

A viral video showed men scaling the walls of the prestigious Miranda House college in Delhi.

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Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building

Smoke can be seen rising from a building in the central district of Ukraine's capital on Monday morning.

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Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes

Several explosions were heard in the city on Monday, one week after a barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster.

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How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

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

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

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

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Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

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

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

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

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

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

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Ebola in Uganda: Three-week lockdown announced for two districts

There have been 19 deaths and 58 cases reported in Uganda during this outbreak.

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How Ukraine is winning the social media war

Despite civilian and military bloodshed, Ukraine's online information war keeps a sense of humour.

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Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos

Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild.

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Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard

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

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Slovakia LGBT attack: Thousands gather at vigil outside Bratislava bar

Thousands gathered in the Slovakian capital to remember two men killed in a suspected hate crime.

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Nigeria floods: People evacuate on top of cars

Over one million people have left their homes after widespread flooding hits Nigeria.

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Bakhmut: The Ukrainian city where Russia is still advancing

In the city of Bakhmut in the east, Russia continues to seize ground as it loses it elsewhere.

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Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail'

Australian man Robert Pether was jailed arbitrarily and needs urgent medical care, his wife says.

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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from many university subjects

Fatima missed her last year of school - now the Taliban are stopping her studying what she wants at university.

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Nigeria's worst floods in a decade

Nigeria is being hit with some of its worst flooding in over a decade with more than 500 deaths since July.

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Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped

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

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Iran: How we are uncovering the protests and crackdowns

BBC journalists are verifying videos that are crucial to establishing what is happening on the ground.

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Parkland school shooting: Why the gunman was spared the death penalty

A Florida jury's decision left relatives angry and upset - but was a result of the state's death penalty law.

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Parkland shooting: Families of victims wrestle with what justice means

Families of those killed in the Parkland school shooting told the BBC what justice should look like.

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Ringo Starr cancels North America tour with Covid

The Beatle had previously cancelled dates after catching the virus, before returning to the road.

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How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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New footage shows Nancy Pelosi during Jan 6 riots

The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia governor to request additional law enforcement.

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January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The surprise move came as the committee aired never-before-seen footage from the storming of Congress.

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Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'.

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Fresh push to return Elgin Marbles to Greece

Conservative parliamentarians join an organisation campaigning to return the sculptures to Greece.

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Ethiopia's civil war: Inside Tigray's capital Mekelle

As the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region intensifies, the BBC gets an exclusive report from its main city.

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China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force?

Robert Tsao, 75, has pledged a billion Taiwan dollars to train citizens to resist a Chinese invasion.

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Fatboy Slim car park gig shut down

The owners of Lakota in Bristol closed down the gig saying too many people made it "unsafe".

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Nato countries to boost Ukraine's missile defence after massive Russian strikes

Advanced air defence weaponry will be delivered in the wake of devastating Russian missile strikes.

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General Sergei Surovikin: Who is Putin's hard-line new commander in Ukraine?

General Sergei Surovikin forged a brutal reputation in Syria, and is nicknamed General Armageddon.

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Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families

The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.

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At least 33 killed in Nepal flooding and landslides

Torrential monsoon rains have also inundated hundreds of homes across western Nepal in the past week.

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Sir David Jason describes Covid collapse

The Only Fools and Horses legend tells BBC Breakfast he had "seriously bad" Covid this summer.

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TikTok profits from livestreams of refugees begging

Children are among those pleading for hours for digital gifts, as the company takes a cut of up to 70%.

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Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia?

Deaths of children in The Gambia, linked to Indian-made cough syrups, raises concerns about regulation.

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China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide

The party elite is expected to hand Xi Jinping a third term as China's leader.

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Iran protests: Alarm at crackdown by security forces in Kurdish city

Rights activists say security forces are firing indiscriminately at protesters and homes in Sanandaj.

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Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen

Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote

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Officer fired after shooting teen in McDonald's car park

The teenaged boy was shot multiple times while eating a burger with a friend in San Antonio, Texas.

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‘Exploited’ foreign doctors worry about risk to UK patients

Medics working in some British hospitals face “slave-type” conditions, says a doctors’ group.

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Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school

Videos of primary school pupils learning practical skills such as cooking spark a nationwide debate.

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One of world's most active volcanoes erupts again

Video shows huge plumes of smoke and lava pouring into the sea from Italy's Stromboli island, off Sicily.

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War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head

The intelligence agency's chief will also claim the UK is at a key moment with China in his speech.

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Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute

Russia launches revenge attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including capital city Kyiv.

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Elon Musk wades into China and Taiwan tensions

The billionaire wins China's praise for comments but Taipei says freedom is "not for sale".

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Ukraine war: BBC journalist ducks as explosions hit central Kyiv

Hugo Bachega delivers a news report as several explosions happen in the centre of Ukraine's capital.

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Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops

The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it.

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Why Russia is cheering on the Burkina Faso coup

Russian mercenaries look set to profit from the new junta that has seized power in Burkina Faso.

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US immigration: Why Indians are fleeing halfway around the world

Facing danger at home, a record number of Indian migrants have crossed from Mexico into the US.

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Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future

The Pacific Island is attempting to gradually move away from traditional industries to IT services.

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Names released of victims in Irish explosion

Ten people including two teenagers and a five-year-old girl is among those killed.

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Ukraine war: 'Russian missiles' leave Zaporizhzhia flats in ruins

Residential buildings are left in total ruin after overnight missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia.

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine

Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries.

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Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17

The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia.

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Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion.

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Who wields the most power in Iran?

Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests.

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Letter from Africa: The Afro-punk band taking on 'whitewashed' history

The anti-colonial Kenyan musicians with a cult following who are challenging the status quo.

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Crimean bridge fire: Blaze erupts on only bridge linking peninsula to Russia

Russian state media say a lorry explosion caused the fire, which then spread to oil tankers.

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Crimea bridge: Fire and smoke seen after reports of an explosion

The bridge was opened by Russian President Putin in 2018 as the only land link to Crimea from Russia.

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Haiti asks world for military help to curb chaos

The US is considering a humanitarian corridor to allow urgent supplies to enter the country.

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John Simpson: Zelensky strikes all the right notes

A quiet, charming, unassuming man - and arguably the most popular leader on Earth.

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Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman

A Ukrainian official said two sites were found near Lyman, with one estimated to hold 200 dead.

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Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?

Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug.

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Mothers demand justice

Sixty-six Gambian children are thought to have died because they were given unsafe medicine.

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Easter Island: Sacred statues damaged by wild fire

Many of the enigmatic stone-carved statues are "totally charred" according to local authorities.

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Hunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son

President Biden has fiercely defended his son, previously saying he is "deeply proud" of him.

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Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'

Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan.

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Saskatchewan suspect killed 11, including brother, police say

Police say the brothers planned the rampage together, but one killed the other for reasons that remain unclear.

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US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world

As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders.

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Ukraine war round-up: Strikes kill seven and Russians flee to Alaska

At least seven dead after rocket strikes in Zaporizhzhia and two Russians sail to the US.

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Covid: Hong Kong to lure tourists with 500,000 free air tickets

UK-based Virgin Atlantic said on Wednesday it will stop its Heathrow-Hong Kong services after 30 years.

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Kevin Spacey facing trial on New York sex abuse claim

The actor denies inappropriately touching a 14-year-old boy at a Manhattan apartment party in 1986.

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North Korea carries out sixth missile launch in two weeks

Pyongyang says the launch of short-range ballistic missiles is a response to US-South Korean drills.

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Canada: Supreme Court to hear if US is 'safe' for migrants

A 'safe third country' pact between Canada and the US has been opposed by refugee advocates for years.

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Will UK royals follow the Danish downsizing?

Could the British Royal Family have its own "slimming down" in the footsteps of Denmark's queen?

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Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up

US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football.

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Trump seeks Supreme Court ruling in Mar-a-Lago dispute

The former president wants an outside expert to vet 103 documents with classification markings.

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COP27: Activists "baffled" that Coca-Cola will be sponsor

Climate activists say Egypt should reverse its decision because of Coca-Cola's plastic pollution.

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Angelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of abuse on private plane

Ms Jolie says Mr Pitt grabbed her by the head and attacked two of their children. He denies the claim.

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South Korea and US fire missiles into sea in response to North Korea

It comes hours after North Korea launched a ballistic missile over Japan, escalating tensions.

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Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi

Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public.

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Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives

This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat.

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Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk loses Twitter paedophilia rumour case

A conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a satanic ring.

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Bruce Lehrmann: Trial for man accused of Australian parliament rape begins

Bruce Lehrmann is accused of assaulting Brittany Higgins in 2019 in a government minister's office.

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Indonesia football crush: Candlelight vigil for fans who died at stadium

At least 125 people died after police fired tear gas at football fans who ran onto the pitch in Java.

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Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds

The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health.

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Confidence Man: Key revelations from new book on Donald Trump

The former president weighed bombing Mexican drug labs and nearly fired his daughter, a new book claims.

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Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office

Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil.

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Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren.

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Ex-PM Borissov set to win Bulgarian election

Boyko Borissov faces a tough task forming a coalition after Bulgaria's fourth election in two years.

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Indonesia football crush: How the disaster unfolded

Distraught fans demand justice, claiming police use of tear gas triggered a crush which killed 125 people.

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Brazil election: The presidential race is far from over

Lula and Bolsonaro go head-to-head after a closer than expected first-round result.

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Fans of Sydney United 58 condemned for Nazi salutes during Australia Cup final

Supporters who displayed Nazi symbols and salutes at the Australia Cup final "should be banned for life", a senior government official says.

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Brazil election: Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off

Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October.

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Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada.

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Ukraine war: Questions over France's weapons supply to Kyiv

Paris's relative absence in its supply of weapons to Ukraine leaves eastern European countries wary.

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One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known

BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known.

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Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran

Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus.

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Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face

It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.

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Ukraine war: Indian doctor forced to abandon beloved pet jaguar

Girikumar Patil, who lived with two big cats in war-torn Ukraine, says he is now separated from them.

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US frees President Maduro's relatives in Venezuela prisoner swap

Two nephews of Venezuela's first lady had been serving 18-year sentences for trafficking drugs.

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Iran: Rallies support Iran protests at woman's custody death

Protests take place in countries outside Iran, in support of opposition to the death in custody of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.

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Equatorial Guinea seeks to block sale of confiscated Paris mansion

The luxury mansion was seized after Equatorial Guinea's vice-president was convicted of embezzling money.

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King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice.

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