New Year celebrations: How the world brought in 2023

As the world turns more and more countries greet 2023.

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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

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

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2022 viral videos: Six social media moments that charmed Indians

From a confusing news debate to a nude photoshoot, there was plenty to keep Indian social media buzzing.

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Covid in China: WHO calls on Beijing to strengthen its response

As Covid surges in China, the WHO meets Chinese officials and calls for more real-time data.

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Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025.

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Tributes paid to footballing legend Pele

"King" Pele "changed everything", says Brazil forward Neymar as tributes pour in for the late footballing legend.

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Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for a further seven years

Myanmar's military junta has now sentenced the former leader to a total of 33 years behind bars.

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Belarus says it downed Ukraine air defence missile

Belarus summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, after saying it shot down a Ukrainian air defence missile.

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Pele: The player who united a nation

Pele was a footballing legend the world over, but for people in Brazil he was so much more.

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Pele: Brazilians react to football legend's death

The football legend, regarded by many as the world's greatest player, has died at the age of 82.

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Covid: Why are some places testing Chinese arrivals?

Beijing is finally opening its borders - but some countries are wary of a Covid threat.

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Barbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.

When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.

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Cambodia casino fire kills at least ten people

Around 400 people were in the building on the Cambodia-Thailand border when it caught fire.

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Marion Biotech: Uzbekistan links child deaths to India cough syrup

The latest allegation comes weeks after The Gambia blamed Indian syrups for child deaths.

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Fatphobia: The Brazil women fighting prejudices

Campaigners in Brazil say society must adapt to accommodate overweight and obese people.

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Bolivia: Anger rises as opposition leader Camacho arrested

Luis Fernando Camacho is accused of fomenting a coup, but some are calling it a kidnapping.

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Ukraine fighting is deadlocked, spy chief Kyrylo Budanov tells BBC

Kyrylo Budanov says neither side can make significant advances, and eyes advanced Western weapons.

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Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax

The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

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Calls on Iran to settle dispute over Ukraine PS752 jet downing

Four countries begin a process to hold Iran legally accountable for the 2020 downing of flight PS752.

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Flash flood sends tourists fleeing in Petra Jordan

Tourists are evacuated from the ruins of the ancient desert city of Petra after flash flooding.

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Apple and Tesla: Tech stocks tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.

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What women on minimum wage gave up in 2022

The cost of living crisis has hit people on low wages hard - here's what some have given up this year.

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The Senegal man on a mission to plant five million trees

Adama Diémé was motivated after seeing once-verdant villages in Senegal without a single tree.

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

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

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Gujarat: Indian man killed over daughter's viral video

The man was allegedly attacked after protesting against a video of his teenage daughter being posted online.

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South Korea lifts ban on import of adult sex dolls

Life-sized sex dolls resembling minors are still prohibited, officials say.

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US winter storm traps New York State residents in cars

New York State's Buffalo area bears the brunt of a storm that has killed 56 people in the US and Canada.

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Somalia's opioid overdose: Young, female and addicted

Women open up about the problem of opioid abuse in Somalia following the death of a popular TikToker.

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The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts

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

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Seven die in coach plunge horror in Spain

The body of a woman is found two days after a bus falls from a bridge into a river in the Galicia region.

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

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

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Brazil man held over alleged bomb plot to stop inauguration

Police say the man was planning to "create chaos" ahead of the swearing-in of President-elect Lula.

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Ukraine war: Refugee girl played piano to hide the sound of bombs

Nika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK.

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Drifting Rohingya refugee boat reaches Indonesia

A group of nearly 60 hungry and weak men are found in Aceh province after many days at sea.

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Iran protests: 'No going back' as unrest hits 100 days

Anger swells despite a fierce crackdown as the regime faces its biggest challenge in decades.

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Seán Rooney: Arrest made after Irish soldier killed in Lebanon

Pte Seán Rooney is the first Irish soldier to be killed on UN deployment in Lebanon for 20 years.

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US winter storm: Severe weather continues to cause disruption

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

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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.

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Pope Francis calls for end to 'senseless' war in Ukraine

In his Christmas Day message, the pontiff said the world was experiencing a "famine of peace".

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Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured

It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.

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Saving donkeys in the Holy Land

A UK charity runs the only shelter for poorly treated and abandoned donkeys in the West Bank.

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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day

At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.

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Afghanistan protests: Taliban use water cannon on women opposing university ban

Women in Afghanistan are protesting against the Taliban's ban on female students attending university.

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Iran protests: Activist Narges Mohammadi details 'abuse' of detained women

Narges Mohammadi writes to the BBC with fellow inmates' accounts of physical and sexual abuse.

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Reunited: The Ukrainian couple who married near the front line

Video of Lesya and Valeriy's military checkpoint wedding went viral in March 2022.

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At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire

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

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Canada's polar bear population plummets - government report

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

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

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

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

Charles Sobhraj, convicted for killing two tourists in 1975, was suspected of several murders in Asia.

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Russia may send empty Soyuz to bring ISS crew home

The crew members may have to return to Earth early after their capsule started leaking.

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What exactly is in the $1.7tr US spending bill?

Provisions on everything from TikTok to lobster fishing are in the 4,155-page legislation.

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He Huang: How a comedian divided Chinese social media

Chinese comedian He Huang went viral with a performance in Sydney, prompting a heated response.

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Journey star tells his bandmate to stop performing for Donald Trump

The rock band's keyboardist played their hit Don't Stop Believin' at Donald Trump's Florida estate.

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FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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China Covid: 'Everyone I know is getting a fever'

The lifting of restrictions has been followed by nationwide outbreaks - and online anger.

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Fleeing China's Covid lockdowns for the US - through a Central American jungle

Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey to escape.

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In pictures: Zelensky's momentous day in Washington

The Ukrainian president takes his first foreign trip since Russia invaded his country in February.

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Israel's most right-wing government agreed under Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu is backed by an anti-LGBT party and one whose leader was convicted of racism.

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Coronavirus: China's hospitals seem to be filling up - WHO

The World Health Organization wants China to provide more information about the spread of the virus.

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World Cup: Chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires after celebrations

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

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How to stay safe in possible US winter weather bomb cyclone

Millions of Americans are under winter storm watches, as travel chaos threatens the holiday season.

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Ros Atkins on... China’s Covid surge

As China deals with a new Covid wave, Ros Atkins looks at why it’s hard to assess its scale.

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Nurses' strike: 'If we have to, we'll continue to strike'

The PM insists he won’t back down against striking workers, as nurses demand a 19% pay rise.

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Ukraine's Zelensky planning to visit US on Wednesday - reports

It would be the president's first foreign trip since Russia invaded his country in February.

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World Cup: The crowd goes wild for Argentina... in Bangladesh

Argentina has had an army of supporters in the South Asian country since the days of Maradona.

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Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?

We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive.

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In pictures: France receive heroes' welcome in Paris after World Cup heartbreak

The French national team are met by thousands in Paris after losing to Argentina on Sunday.

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Capitol riot committee asks that Trump faces insurrection charges

The committee airs critical testimony by a Trump loyalist and criticises his daughter, Ivanka Trump.

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EU moves to ensure animal medicine supplies

Current post-Brexit arrangements to ensure the continued availability are to be extended.

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Lionel Messi named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year

Lionel Messi is named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory.

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World Cup 2022: 'Argentina really needed this win'

Victory in the 2022 World Cup has bought relief to many in a country facing continuing economic problems.

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Ukraine war: How pathologists identify victims of Russia's invasion

Scientists are finding and naming family members killed by Russian troops, one mouth swab at a time.

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Netherlands slavery: Saying sorry leaves Dutch divided

The Netherlands government is expected to apologise for slavery with a speech by the prime minister.

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German cathedral school allows girl choristers after 1,000 years

In Germany, the Regensburg cathedral school has founded a separate girls choir.

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Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms

The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.

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

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

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Ukraine wartime Christmas tree made from camouflage nets

Volunteers in the city of Mykolaiv have made a Christmas tree out of camouflage nets that will be donated to soldiers after the holidays.

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Peru-Bolivia border blocked by protesters

Demonstrators have prevented travellers crossing a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protesting for early elections.

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Ethiopia’s PM sees OLA rebellion grow in his own backyard

As rebels step up attacks, the government has responded with air strikes in the Oromia region.

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Eurovision 2023: Ukraine chooses Tvorchi from bomb shelter

A Kyiv metro station and bomb shelter is transformed into a TV studio for the selection programme.

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The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling

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

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Angelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee envoy

The Hollywood star says she now wants to work with groups led by people most directly affected by conflict.

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Capitol riot: Committee to seek charges for Trump - reports

The committee will reportedly seek an unprecedented charge of insurrection against an ex-US president.

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ANC conference: SA President Ramaphosa struggles to stop hecklers in own party

President Cyril Ramaphosa is disrupted during the opening speech of the ANC party conference.

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From refugee camp to the World Cup: The Syrian players hoping to make it big

Four Syrian teenagers living in the Zaatari refugee camp were invited to join a Brazilian football school.

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Toddler survives hippo attack in Uganda

Police say the boy was saved after local man threw stones at the animal to warn it off.

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Wildfires rip through Chile as temperatures soar

Over 7,000 hectares (17,000 acres) of land are affected in central and southern parts of the country.

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How Antwerp became the cocaine gateway to Europe

Belgian authorities seized so much of the drug in 2022 that they are struggling to destroy it all.

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Nirbhaya case: The rape victim’s mum fighting for India’s daughters

How Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi transformed from a quiet housewife into a crusader for justice.

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Livestock farming polluted rivers 300 times in one year

Only six farms are prosecuted for pollution despite 300 river contaminations in one year.

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After the FTX chaos, is crypto down and out after a torrid 2022?

If Bitcoin was a boxer it would be on its back on the canvas. It is down but is it out?

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Dave Chappelle's attacker jailed for stage tackle

The comedian was attacked in front of a shocked audience in Los Angeles earlier this year.

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Storm Efraín: Waist-deep floodwaters in Madrid metro after heavy rain

Video shows gushing water and submerged platforms as Storm Efraín shuts forces several stations.

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Suedi Murekezi: Russia frees US man in Ukraine prisoner swap

The crypto investor was let go in a deal that saw 64 Ukrainian troops released, according to officials.

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Sombath Somphone: The activist who disappeared at a police checkpoint

Sombath Somphone was stopped by police 10 years ago - his wife still doesn't know what happened to him.

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Fed hikes rates again and warns of more rises

The US central bank raised its key interest rate by 0.5 percentage points.

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US winter storm barrels east with millions under weather warnings

At least two people are dead after the storm system led to a series of tornadoes in the south.

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Eritrean troops murdered my uncle - WHO head Tedros

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who leads the UN public health body, says more than 50 others were killed.

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Peru political crisis: Why is Peru under a state of emergency?

Peru is in the midst of a fresh political crisis after the president was impeached and arrested.

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Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence

The case also seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which it alleges fuels hate and violence

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Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias.

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Megan Thee Stallion testifies Tory Lanez shot her as trial begins

The Grammy winner tells a court the Canadian rapper offered her $1m to keep quiet about the alleged attack.

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'I wish I hadn't survived': Why women are burning themselves in Iraqi Kurdistan

In the Kurdistan region, women who feel trapped in abusive households often see suicide by self-immolation as their only way out.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - Messi and Alvarez put their side into World Cup final

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were on target as Argentina beat Croatia to reach the World Cup final.

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India and China troops clash on Arunachal Pradesh mountain border

The Indian army says a small number of soldiers fought on Friday but both sides disengaged quickly.

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Tamil Nadu: Indian man's search for father's lost grave ends in Malaysia

The man from Tamil Nadu was six months old when his father died 55 years ago.

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Excommunicated: The women fighting to be priests

The Vatican has never allowed women to be ordained as priests, but there's a growing movement to overturn this ban.

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Why Taiwanese are among Ukraine's foreign fighters

A small number of people, who see parallels with their island's situation, have travelled to fight.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas

FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the cryptocurrency exchange.

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

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

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Iran protests: Second execution carried out

It comes days after Iran hanged the first person over the protests, drawing widespread condemnation.

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Ukraine war: The Russians locked up for refusing to fight

Russian troops have reportedly been locked up for refusing to fight in the invasion of Ukraine.

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One of Central America's most active volcanoes erupts again

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

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

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

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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest

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

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South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush

Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting pressure following the Halloween crush that killed 156 people.

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Ukraine war: Odesa and Melitopol under attack

Russian drone attacks leave 1.5 million Ukrainians without power and Kyiv bombards occupied Melitopol.

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Chile volcano: Alert issued after Lascar rumbles to life

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

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Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative

The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya.

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

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

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

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

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Bangladesh accused of violent crackdown on free speech

Bangladesh denies it is cracking down on freedom of expression as opposition calls for protest march.

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Week in pictures: 3 - 9 December 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar's royal and rich

Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law.

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World Cup 2022: Brazil 'in pain' after exit on penalties against Croatia

Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showpiece jig in the final ended in tears at Education City Stadium.

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George Floyd: Ex-officer J Alexander Kueng sentenced for manslaughter

J Alexander Kueng is already serving time for a federal sentence for violating Mr Floyd's civil rights.

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Fauci: 'Low-life trolls harass my wife and kids'

Dr Anthony Fauci speaks to Americast as he stands down as chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden.

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The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac

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

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Schengen: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria

EU ministers vote to admit Croatia to the Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria must wait.

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Risk of Russia using nuclear weapons has lessened, says Germany's Scholz

The German chancellor said Western pressure had contributed to making Russia tone down its nuclear rhetoric.

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World Cup 2022: Could Morocco win for Africa?

Morocco stand a good chance of making history at the World Cup by bringing the trophy to Africa.

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Pedro Castillo: Peru's ousted president detained by police in Lima

Local media report that Pedro Castillo has been moved to a police-run prison following his arrest.

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US state sues Chinese-owned TikTok over data

The app is accused of deceiving users over China's access to data and exposing kids to mature content.

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Peru's ousted leader: The dramatic day in three moments

Pedro Castillo is impeached and replaced by Dina Boluarte hours after he attempted to dissolve parliament.

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Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison

Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Elizabeth Holmes.

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Georgia Senate runoff result: Democrats solidify Senate control after Warnock victory

Raphael Warnock fights off Republican challenger Herschel Walker to hold his Georgia Senate seat.

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Apple sued by women over AirTag stalking

Two women say their ex-partners used Apple AirTags to find them.

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Maharashtra: India leopard cubs reunited with mum

Wildlife officials were called after the cubs were found in a field in India's Maharashtra state.

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China bids farewell to former leader Jiang Zemin

A grand ceremony was held for the former leader in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

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Ukraine war latest: Russian missile strikes force emergency power shutdowns

President Zelensky says the country's power grid needs to be stabilised after another wave of deadly Russian strikes.

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Canada: Hockey star criticises Justin Trudeau over gun law

PM Justin Trudeau said he is listening to feedback from hunters who worry their guns will be banned.

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Billie Eilish: Growing up in public has been bruising

The star says growing up in the public eye was hard and that she struggled with impostor syndrome.

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Neil Diamond surprises with 'Sweet Caroline' singalong

The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A Beautiful Noise'.

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South African worshippers swept away in Jukskei river flash flood

South African rescue teams search for the missing who had been taking part in a church ceremony.

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Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms

The G7 and its allies have agreed to limit the price of Russian oil to $60 a barrel.

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EasyJet flight safely diverts to Prague after bomb threat

A plane from Krakow to Bristol landed safely and no dangerous object was found, officials say.

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Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: How I survived hijacking and captivity

Nigeria's reopening of a high-speed rail link brings back traumatic memories for hostage survivors.

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Taiwan's front-line battle against mobile phone fraud

How Taiwanese phone fraud fighters are able to warn the world about the latest scams.

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Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption.

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Out on a spacewalk with Nasa astronauts at the ISS

The astronauts installed new solar panels to give the International Space Station more power.

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Cutting energy prices will take years - power boss

The head of energy giant Enel says renewables are key to getting prices back to pre-Ukraine war levels.

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US midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign

Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign.

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El Salvador: The people caught up in the gang crackdown

More than 57,000 people have been arrested since the president declared war on violent gang members.

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Columbia peace talks with leftist ELN rebels make progress

Both sides reach a first point of agreement in bid to end almost 60 years of war, the president says.

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Senegal's parliament brawls after MP hits woman colleague

An MP from the ruling party was hit by a colleague from the opposition during a budget presentation.

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Ukraine war: Price cap on Russian oil will hit Putin immediately - US

The cap, which stops countries paying more than $60 a barrel, is due to come into force on Monday.

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Police foil group trying to steal Banksy mural from Ukraine wall

Police arrested several people who cut the artwork from the wall of a war-torn building in Hostomel.

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Anwar Ibrahim: Honeymoon as Malaysian PM will be brutally short

He finally got his dream job - but Anwar Ibrahim faces a divided country and a weak economy.

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West Bank footage throws spotlight on Israel's use of lethal force

Four Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli troops during confrontations on one day this week.

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Earthshot Prize: Prince William announces five winners

Friends from Oman who turn CO2 into rock and a UK firm making packaging from seaweed are among the winners.

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Police arrest elderly Alabama woman over unpaid $77 trash bill

The arrest of the elderly woman has sparked outrage in Alabama.

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Takeoff: Police arrest man in fatal shooting of rapper

Takeoff, youngest of the rap group Migos, was killed last month outside a Houston bowling alley.

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Ukraine war: Germany to cover energy bills as gas prices soar

Germany is spending €300bns to shield its people from soaring energy bills. Will it work?

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India makes big strides in African healthcare

The rapid expansion of Indian healthcare firms in Africa has not been without problems.

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Canada: Alleged serial killer accused of murdering four indigenous women

The alleged serial killer was arrested for one murder in May. On Thursday police laid more charges.

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Bruce Lehrmann: Australia parliament rape retrial abandoned

Bruce Lehrmann denies sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins on a minister's sofa in 2019.

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Prince William and Kate: Young fan says meeting the two was 'insane'

An 8-year-old US boy dressed as a King's Guard member to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Coca-Cola Christmas truck in flames in Romania

The famous red vehicle caught fire while driving down a busy road in the capital Bucharest.

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World Cup: Shuttle flights cast doubts on carbon-neutral pledge

Organisers promised a sustainable World Cup, but daily shuttle flights are generating huge CO2 emissions.

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The magical history of the US National Christmas Tree

Lights up! A look at century-old White House National Christmas Tree Lighting tradition.

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New Zealand and Finland PMs shoot down reporter's 'similar age' question

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern and Finland's Sanna Marin gave pointed replies on gender and their roles.

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Climate change: US to pay $75m to relocate tribes facing flood threat

The Biden administration will give three tribal communities $75m to move from coastal areas.

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San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'

The measure permits police to deploy robots equipped with explosives in extreme circumstances.

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Ukraine war: Germany wary of new influx of refugees

As winter sets in, there are warnings that some communities cannot cope with more arrivals.

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Morbi bridge collapse: Victims wait for answers month after tragedy

Families of those killed in Morbi last month question why there has been no action against the culprits.

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Ukraine war: The surrender hotline for Russian soldiers

The "I Want To Live" project says it is getting up to 100 enquiries a day from invading troops.

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Camels battle it out in Qatar beauty contest

The hoofed mammals from across the Gulf strut their stuff at a very different "World Cup".

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Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

Founder Stewart Rhodes and one other member, Kelly Meggs, were both found guilty on the rare charge.

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Ukraine war: Chornobaivka airbase, symbol of Russian defeat

Chornobaivka has earned its status as one of the most important battlefields of the war.

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Minnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk

The ice broke on Upper Red Lake, a popular fishing destination in the state of Minnesota.

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China Covid: How five dramatic days of protests unfolded

After a deadly fire in a locked down building, people are demanding an end to Covid restrictions.

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Avian flu kills 50 million birds in record US outbreak

While the risk for humans is low, authorities warn that safety measures should be taken near birds.

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Bob Dylan apologises for machine-printed 'signatures'

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

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

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

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World Cup 2022: Clashes in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

Police use water cannon and tear gas to deal with unrest in the centre of Brussels on Sunday.

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'Miya' Museum: The controversy around Assam's 'Muslim' museum

Authorities in India's Assam state sealed a museum dedicated to Muslims - and many are asking why.

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Somalia: Key hotel in Mogadishu stormed by al-Shabab militants

Villa Rose is near the presidential palace in Mogadishu and popular with government officials.

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World Cup 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada - Andrej Kramaric scores twice to send Canada out

Alphonso Davies scores Canada's first-ever World Cup goal, but it is not enough to stop them being knocked out following a defeat by Croatia.

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At the scene of deadly Ischia mudslide

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

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Zero-Covid anger grows after deadly China fire

Protesters take to the streets in Shanghai and Nanjing in response to a fire that killed 10 in Urumqi.

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Queen Camilla to scrap tradition of ladies-in-waiting

The Queen Consort is ending the traditional title of ladies-in-waiting for assistants at events.

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Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer.

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Equatorial Guinea: World's longest-serving president to continue 43-year-rule

Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema has led the country's authoritarian regime for 43 years.

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Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

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

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

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Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork

The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer.

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China Xinjiang: Urumqi rocked by Covid lockdown protests after deadly fire

Urumqi residents confronted officials amid claims Covid restrictions stopped people escaping a blaze.

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US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears

The restrictions on five Chinese companies are the first to be put in place on security grounds.

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 November 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct

The 78-year-old actor is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in 2017, judicial officials say.

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US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone.

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Quiz of the week: Who went round the Moon with Snoopy?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Olena Zelenska: We will endure

Olena Zelenska tells the BBC that cold and blackouts are not the worst things Ukraine has faced.

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Algeria fires: Dozens sentenced to death for lynching

The victim had gone to help fight rampant forest fires but was falsely accused of arson.

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Mercedes drivers can pay to speed up faster

Owners of some Mercedes electric cars in the US can soon pay a $1,200 annual fee to speed up faster.

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Camilla gives Queen Elizabeth II's Paddington Bears to Barnardo's

People paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences.

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The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests

Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation.

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Danish World Cup pundit hears of mother's death

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast.

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China Covid: Angry protests at giant iPhone factory in Zhengzhou

Videos show workers marching, with some being confronted by people in hazmat suits and riot police.

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Indonesia earthquake: Rescuers battle aftershocks as survivor search continues

At least 268 people, many of them children, are reported dead on Java island, with many still missing.

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Suspect held after Chinese nationals killed at US cannabis farm

A suspect is arrested in Florida over the deaths of three men and a woman in Oklahoma on Sunday.

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Strong earthquake rocks western Turkey near Duzce

The jolt of the magnitude 6.0 quake woke people up in Istanbul, some 210km to the west.

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Mumbai's Aarey forest: The woman fighting to protect it from metro project

Pramila is protesting against a train depot being built in the forest where her community lives alongside leopards.

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FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'

FTX's collapse was described in court as "one of most abrupt and difficult" in corporate America.

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Estonian duo accused of $575m cryptocurrency scam

The men are accused of buying luxury cars after getting people to buy into fraudulent crypto mining.

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Gujarat stray cattle: India man jailed for letting cows roam streets

A court in Gujarat state convicted the man for letting cattle stray and endangering people’s lives.

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Colombia in new peace talks with leftist ELN rebels

New leader Gustavo Petro hopes the negotiations will help to end nearly 60 years of armed conflict.

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Rwanda's electric vehicle push has a faltering start

In a developing country like Rwanda building a market for electric cars has proved challenging.

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Qatar World Cup 2022: I walked 1,600km to get here

Saudi fan Abdullah al-Salmi walked all the way from his home in Jeddah to Doha to see the football tournament.

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Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts

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Peru protests: Police and anti-government protesters clash

Hundreds have taken to the streets in Lima, demanding the resignation of President Pedro Castillo.

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Changing the lives of Senegalese people disabled by clubfoot

As Cape Town hosts Africa's first ever conference on clubfoot, the BBC witnesses a pioneering treatment in Senegal.

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Two prominent Iranian actresses arrested - state media

Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi are held for siding with anti-government protests, reports say.

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Lima airport: Truck hit by plane on Peru runway was on planned drill

Officials say the fire truck was doing drills when it was hit by the jet, killing two firefighters.

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Hebe de Bonafini: Co-founder of Argentina's Plaza de Mayo mothers group dies at 93

Hebe de Bonafini co-founded the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo group during Argentina's Dirty War.

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'My small country is now the centre of the world'

How Qataris feel about their country becoming the first in the Arab world to host a World Cup.

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Turkey Kurdish strikes: A population living in fear

After the recent bombing in Istanbul, Turkish retaliatory air strikes on Kurdish targets have left a population on edge.

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World Cup 2022: Spending the night at Qatar's £175-a-night fan village

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor spends the night at the Qetaifan Island Fan Village just north of Doha, where football fans are arriving for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity.

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Equatorial Guinea's Obiang: World's longest-serving president eyes re-election

The 80-year-old president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has been in power for 43 years.

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Benzema out of Qatar World Cup

France striker Karim Benzema is out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he sustained a thigh injury in training.

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Talking therapy: How ice cream is helping people discuss difficult topics

Artist Annie Nicholson's work has centred around grief since she lost family members in a tragic accident.

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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected.

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Banksy uses Ukraine as a canvas

The footage shows the anonymous British artist working around Kyiv - but never reveals his face.

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North Korea's leader Kim reveals his daughter in rare appearance

North Korea's leader stood hand-in-hand with the girl during a ballistic missile test on Friday.

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Lima airport: Two firefighters dead as plane crashes during take-off

Two firefighters were killed in the crash, which happened as the aircraft was taking off.

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Naomi Biden: Biden's granddaughter to marry at the White House

Joe Biden's granddaughter gets married at America's most famous address, who else tied the knot there?

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Snowstorm hits New York state

About six million people from Michigan to New York are under alerts for so-called lake effect snow.

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Special counsel Jack Smith to oversee criminal investigations into Trump

The special counsel will ultimately decide whether to file criminal charges against the former president.

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Mohammed bin Salman: Saudi leader given US immunity over Khashoggi killing

US officials said Mohammed bin Salman has immunity for a lawsuit due to his role as prime minister.

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India minister denigrates women for live-in relations

Kaushal Kishore blamed live-in relationships for a murder case that has made headlines in the country.

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North Korea fires suspected ICBM into sea

It follows Thursday's warning of a "fiercer" response to US plans to strengthen its regional presence.

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Navalny: Russian opposition leader Navalny moved to solitary confinement

The Kremlin critic is accused of being an "egregious offender" and moved ahead of a family visit.

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Nancy Pelosi: Five key moments in House speaker's career

As the House of Representatives leader announces she will stand aside, here's how she made her mark.

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Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza.

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Australia floods: Rescue chopper saves family from rising floodwaters

An elderly couple, their daughter and two dogs were winched from their home in rural New South Wales.

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Ukraine war: Billionaire Andrew Forrest launches $25bn fund for reconstruction

Andrew Forrest's Ukraine Green Growth Initiative aims to replace destroyed infrastructure.

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US man sentenced to life for car-ramming killings

The driver ploughed a vehicle into a Christmas parade crowd last year, killing six.

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'The time to grieve is over, it is time to be angry'

South Korean families are asking how far the blame should extend for the deadly Halloween crush.

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Ukraine war: Nato says Poland probably hit by Ukrainian missile

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC Ukraine's air defences probably caused Tuesday's deadly blast.

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Nasa: Artemis Moon rocket lifts off Earth

Nasa launches the most powerful rocket in its history as it kick-starts efforts to get humans back to the Moon.

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Donald Trump says he'll run for president again in 2024

The announcement sets up a possible rematch of 2020's bitter contest with President Joe Biden.

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Novak Djokovic visa ban overturned ahead of Australian Open

The Serbian tennis star was deported from the country in January in a row over his vaccine status.

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Virginia McLaurin: Woman who danced with Obamas dies at 113

Virginia McLaurin lived her dream of not just seeing the first black president, but dancing with him at the White House.

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Small firms have a big role fighting climate change

It's not just big corporates which need to cut their carbon footprint, small firms also have a part to play.

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Watch: The babies born as world population hits 8bn

Mothers around the world share their thoughts as their babies' birth coincides with a huge population milestone.

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Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk.

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What to do with 18 shipping containers of rotting cabbages

The cargo salvage industry has a key role in global trade by dealing with unwanted containers.

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Roberta Flack is unable to sing after ALS diagnosis

The Grammy-winning musician, 85, is known for hits such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song".

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Amazon 'prepares mass job cuts' as sales slow - reports

The reductions could affect about 10,000 people at the e-commerce giant, reports suggested.

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

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

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Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March.

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Hong Kong calls for probe after rugby match protest song

It comes after a pro-democracy protest song was played instead of China's national anthem.

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Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

The Amazon founder commended the country music star for her commitment to improving literacy.

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Ukraine war: Russia guilty of war crimes in Kherson - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president says investigators have uncovered more than 400 war crimes since retaking Kherson.

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EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years.

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Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump.

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COP27: Can Thailand floating solar farm help country hit climate goals?

The floating solar farm in Ubon Ratchatani province is the size of 70 football pitches.

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Switzerland migrant children demand immigration policy apology

Swiss migrant workers' children want an apology for a policy they say tore whole families apart.

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Remembrance: Finding the faces of forgotten comrades

Brian Hough was only 18 when he fought in the Korean War but 70 years on he's trying to keep the memory of fallen soldiers alive.

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Dallas: Two vintage World World II planes collide at air show

Footage shows the planes striking each other at low altitude, breaking one of the aircraft in half.

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People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

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

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G20 in Bali: Trouble in paradise as leaders gather

Host and Indonesian president Joko Widodo wants to play dealmaker at the G20. Can he pull it off?

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Twitter chaos after wave of blue tick impersonations

Blue tick accounts impersonating major brands, politicians and celebrities have appeared on the platform.

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Big Ben’s iconic bongs return after restoration work

The bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday.

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Swedish brothers charged as spies for Russia

The men are suspected of passing information to Russia's military intelligence service over 10 years.

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Remains of US soldier Tommie Hanks identified after 72 years

Tommie Hanks was 27 years old when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War in 1950.

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Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players

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

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Ukraine war: Russians kept in the dark by internet search

Why users of Russia's top search engine are unlikely to get to the truth about the war in Ukraine.

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World Cup 1982: Brazil v Italy and 'the day football died'

Brazil have won football's biggest prize a record five times but still harbour their own stories of World Cup hurt.

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Inside the capture of a Russian oligarch's superyacht

A $325m luxury boat is floating in a US cargo port after the FBI tracked it down in the Pacific.

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Ukraine war: Refugee's wife died at maternity hospital

Ivan Kalinina, now living in Wales, lost his wife and baby son in the Mariupol hospital bombing.

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Venezuelan boy translates World Cup sticker album into braille

Sebastián Filoramo from Venezuela is using his own braille typewriter to make the album more accessible.

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DC attorney general sues NFL and Washington Commanders

Prosecutors allege Washington's NFL team lied to fans about efforts to probe a "hostile" workplace.

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Listeria outbreak: Deli meat linked to deadly infections in US

One person dies in Maryland and another miscarries because of the food-borne illness.

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Biden chuckles at thought of Trump running again

The US president was asked what he would tell foreign leaders about Donald Trump's potential run.

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T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya’s story of pain, grit and glory

Whether Hardik Pandya is a second Kapil Dev or not, he is the modern-day cricketer India needs.

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Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'.

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Saudi police release US mother arrested for 'destabilising public order'

Carly Morris says she has been trapped in the kingdom with her young daughter for three years.

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US midterm elections: Who won, who lost and what it means

Votes are still being counted across the US but it's clear that there's already one big winner.

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Elon Musk sells almost $4bn of Tesla shares

It comes less than two weeks after the world's richest man completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter.

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COP27: What is the climate impact of private jets?

Demonstrators in Amsterdam stopped private jets taking off ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference.

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Once a comfort, rain is now ruining Australia's mood

Record rainfall in a country used to sun is making many people low and anxious.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian MP confronts sister of jailed activist

Amr Darwish is removed from a COP27 meeting after defending the detention of Alaa Abdel Fattah.

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Hollywood actor Sean Penn gives his Oscar to Zelensky

The Hollywood star gifted his award to the Ukrainian president on a visit to Kyiv.

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Philippines prison chief behind journalist killing, say police

Mr Bantag is accused of being behind the death of a radio journalist who was shot dead last month.

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The big moments to watch for on US election night

As America prepares to go to the polls, we take you through how the drama might unfold on the night

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Putin allies who criticise Russia's war machine

The top brass have been sharply criticised over the war by Ramzan Kadyrov and Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal

Coal provides most of South Africa's energy but its main concern is boosting supply, not going green.

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Stolen $3bn Bitcoin mystery ends with popcorn tin discovery

James Zhong pleads guilty to the 2012 hack as police find stash of 50,000 Bitcoin.

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Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious.

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Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended.

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Ethiopia conflict: Looking for clues in video of forgotten massacre

As a truce is agreed in Ethiopia's bitter civil war, we investigate a massacre caught on video.

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Why slave descendants want the Benin Bronzes to stay in US

A group of African Americans wants to stop the return of some Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.

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

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

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Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling.

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Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

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

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Peru: Police clash with protesters in capital Lima

Riot teams fired tear gas as crowds of anti-government demonstrators marched in Lima and elsewhere.

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Peru anti-government protest grips capital Lima

Thousands of demonstrators march through Lima demanding that President Castillo resign.

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Why abortion matters in crucial US elections

Inflation is voters' top issue, but Democrats hope anger over abortion bans will boost turnout.

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Duelling US presidents descend on key swing state Pennsylvania

Trump, Obama and Biden all rally in Pennsylvania, urging Americans to vote in the midterm elections.

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Sam Matekane - can a diamond magnate help Lesotho to sparkle?

A businessman takes the gamble of his life to turn round a mountain kingdom with many challenges.

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Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

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Nick Kyrgios: Australian tennis player settles legal case with Wimbledon fan he accused of being drunk

Nick Kyrgios settles legal case with spectator he accused of being "drunk out of her mind" during the Wimbledon final.

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Twitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company's workforce

The site's new owner says he had "no choice" but to slash jobs - cuts which appear to affect 50% of staff.

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COP27: Climate anxiety is rising - it might be a good thing

As another UN summit kicks off, experts say climate anxiety could help solve the problem.

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Itaewon crush: How South Korea let down its young people

The tragedy has triggered a widespread sense that South Korea has betrayed its younger generation.

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Powerball: Lotto fever grips US for $1.6bn world record prize

One in 292 million odds of winning have not deterred hopeful Americans from snapping up their tickets.

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Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of 'energy terrorism'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says 4.5 million people are without power following Russian attacks.

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India gambles on building a leading drone industry

A ban on imported drones has spurred Indian firms to make drones and train pilots.

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Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital after hammer attack

The husband of one of the most powerful politicians in the US is said to remain under medical care at home.

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French parliament stopped over 'racist' remark

A far-right MP denies telling a black colleague to "go back to Africa" as he talks about immigration.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv residents adapting to night-time power cuts

People living in Ukraine's capital Kyiv are having to get used to living in a much darker environment.

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North Korea: Nerve-wracking morning as Japan watches missile launches

It could be building to something bigger: a nuclear test or a full long range ballistic missile test.

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North Korea: Pyongyang fires suspected long-range missile, says Seoul

It comes a day after Pyongyang launched almost two dozen missiles - the most in a single day.

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China Covid: Panic and fear drove iPhone factory breakout

Workers at the plant in Zhengzhou, China, thought they were going to be part of a huge Covid experiment.

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Ukraine war: Russia's uncertain future a product of its past

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is making its future uncertain - but so too is its authoritarian past.

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Denmark election: Centre-left bloc comes out on top

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats party get their best result in 20 years.

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Taronga Zoo: Five lions escape exhibit at Sydney zoo

The zoo was put in lockdown and one animal had to be tranquillised during the brief emergency.

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North Korea: Air raid warning triggered after Pyongyang launches missiles

Residents in the remote South Korean island of Ulleungdo were told to seek shelter in bunkers.

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Brazil: Chaotic scenes as Bolsonaro's supporters take to the streets

Protests continue throughout the country as President Bolsonaro breaks his silence days after his election defeat.

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Takeoff: Police chief says sometimes hip hop gets a bad name

Police in Houston pay tribute to "a great young man" as they confirm the death of US rapper Takeoff.

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Paul Pelosi: Who is spreading false claims about attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband?

False claims about the violent attack have gone viral in the days following the incident.

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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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