Sunday 31 December 2023

Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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New Year celebrations: How the world is welcoming 2024

People around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities.

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Saturday 30 December 2023

Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers

The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism.

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Bangladesh sees dramatic rise in lightning deaths linked to climate change

Reported deaths and injuries due to lightning have risen dramatically in Bangladesh.

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Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.

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Friday 29 December 2023

German and Dutch authorities fear repeat of NYE firework violence

Hundreds of people have been seen buying fireworks in Germany and the Netherlands ahead of celebrations.

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Ukraine war: At least 30 killed in biggest Russian bombardment yet

Moscow takes its tactic of hitting cities and suppressing Ukraine's population to a deadly new level.

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Israel Gaza: Palestinian girl shows bombed remains of house next door

Nadin Abdullatif shows destroyed beds and pillows in the rubble after a deadly Israeli strike.

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Thursday 28 December 2023

Tony Chung: Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK

Tony Chung told the BBC he felt he had no control over his life, with police scrutinising his every move.

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Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso

The move is the latest sign that the former French colony is pivoting towards Russia.

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Biarritz: Michelin chef quits after alleged initiation incident

A kitchen hand was reportedly tied up naked at France's luxury Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz.

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Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2

The former US president angrily responds to comments from the film's director Chris Columbus.

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Wednesday 27 December 2023

DR Congo elections: Fayulu's supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

Police have cracked down on an opposition protest to demand that the presidential poll be annulled.

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Tuesday 26 December 2023

FBI investigate threats against Colorado judges who ruled against Donald Trump

Police say judges who ruled that Donald Trump can't run for president in Colorado are facing death threats.

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Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza.

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Search resumes for Alaska woman swept under river ice

A weekend search found no trace of the woman, who entered the Eagle River near Anchorage in Alaska.

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'A Very Terrifying Christmas': 140 Villagers Massacred in Christian Area of Nigeria

Muslims in Nigeria have once again massacred scores of Christians, this time carrying out widespread atrocities on Christmas Eve.

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Monday 25 December 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur: India's power-hitting global women's cricket star

India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has taken women's cricket to the next level.

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Israel Gaza war: UN says no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza

A UN official speaks of "absolute carnage" after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza.

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings.

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Israeli strike in Syria kills Iranian commander, Iran says

Seyyed Razi Mousavi, a key member of the Revolutionary Guards, died in an Israeli strike, Iran says.

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Sunday 24 December 2023

Israel Gaza war: Hamas says 70 killed in Israeli air strike on camp

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says the death toll could rise further at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp.

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Serbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade City Hall

The opposition demands a re-run of last week's elections which its say were marred by fraud.

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Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence.

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'Bethlehem is empty of joy - no Santa, no celebration'

The West Bank city of Bethlehem, usually bustling at this time of year, is subdued as war goes on in Gaza.

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Saturday 23 December 2023

Months after attacks, Pakistan’s Christians still feel unsafe

In August, dozens of churches and houses were torched by a mob in the city of Jaranwala.

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Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

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

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Friday 22 December 2023

Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump immunity case

This will aid Mr Trump's efforts to delay his trial, as the case must now work through appeals.

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Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.

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Rare video shows killer whale teaching its baby to hunt

An adult orca is seen singling out and subduing a dolphin so that its calf orca can practice its hunting techniques.

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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home -police

Police have arrested Electra Schrock for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.

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Thursday 21 December 2023

DR Congo elections: 'I have not voted and I slept here'

Some of eligible voters in DR Congo have struggled to cast their ballots in the presidential elections.

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The True Story Behind Handel's 'Messiah' and the Day He Had a Vision of God in Heaven

Handel is believed to have composed "Messiah" in only 24 days. Many believe it was divinely inspired.

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Prague: Dramatic video from city shows people seen leaping from building ledge

A gunman stormed the grounds of Charles University in one of the country's worst fatal shootings.

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Fans can be convinced to back European Super League - organiser

A22 chief Bernd Reichart says fans and clubs can be convinced to back new plans for a breakaway European competition.

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Wednesday 20 December 2023

Macron defends tougher immigration reform as 'shield'

The law - backed by France's far right - makes it more difficult for migrants to bring over family members.

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Alex Saab: US releases ally of Venezuelan President Maduro

Alex Saab, accused of laundering money for the Maduro government, is freed in a prisoner swap.

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Israel Gaza: What Gaza's death toll says about the war

Women and children are majority of those killed in the war, according to Hamas-run health ministry.

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Iceland volcano: Spectacular aerial footage shows scale

Drone footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air weeks after waiting on the seismic activity.

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Tuesday 19 December 2023

Dizzying video shows cliffside rescue in California

A California sheriff’s office sent a rescue helicopter after it received a call last Friday about a vehicle that had fallen down a cliff.

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Pope Francis Gives Greenlight to Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples

Pope Francis has approved a measure allowing Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.

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Serial killer's ex-wife Monique Olivier convicted for part in murders

Monique Olivier, 75, was complicit in Michael Fourniret's murders, including of a British student.

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Monday 18 December 2023

Apple halts some Watch sales in the US

The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm.

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Woman kidnapped by Hamas says she was 'shown off like a trophy'

Yarden Roman-Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and brought to Gaza during Hamas's 7 October attack.

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Footage shows inside of 'biggest ever' Gaza tunnel

The Israeli military has shown journalists what it says is the largest ever Hamas tunnel it has found in Gaza.

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Sunday 17 December 2023

Fourteen killed in Argentina as storm brings 150km/h winds

The storm damaged buildings and caused power cuts across Buenos Aires province over the weekend.

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Watch: Crocodiles seen in Australia floodwaters

Record rainfall driven by a tropical cyclone has caused widespread flooding in the country’s north-east.

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Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.

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Saturday 16 December 2023

Killed Gaza cameraman 'would bring joy to any place'

Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Samer Abudaqa was killed by an Israel drone while working in Khan Younis.

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More big shipping firms stop Red Sea routes after attacks

MSC, the world's largest shipping group, becomes the fourth company to divert ships following attacks.

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Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma 'won't vote for ANC'

Jacob Zuma says it would be a betrayal to campaign for Cyril Ramaphosa and has launched a new party.

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Friday 15 December 2023

Melania Trump makes rare speech at citizenship ceremony

The former first lady, originally from Slovenia, described the path to US citizenship as 'arduous'.

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A Global Move of God in 2023: From Nicaragua to Guinea Bissau, Hundreds of Thousands Met Jesus

God moved on college campuses, in churches, and through entire cities in the U.S. this year bringing hope, healing, and redemption. And it did not stop at America's borders. 

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Thursday 14 December 2023

Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher died of lung cancer

The Emmy winner was diagnosed with the disease several months ago, his publicist says.

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Skier narrowly misses bear on California slopes

The bear escaped collision-free and is said to have reunited with its mother on the other side of the trail.

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Ex-FBI intel chief Charles McGonigal gets over 4 years in prison

Mr McGonigal is accused of trying to help a Russian oligarch get off a sanctions list.

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EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky hails the decision as "a victory" for his country and Europe.

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Wednesday 13 December 2023

US House to vote on formalising Biden impeachment inquiry

The Republican-led House is moving forward with a vote to formalise an inquiry into the US president.

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Airbnb to pay Italy €576m to settle tax dispute

Airbnb agrees to pay Italy €576m in income taxes that the company failed to collect from landlords.

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Moment elephant smashes van window in search of food in Sri Lanka

The driver remains remarkably calm, as the elephant pushes past him to reach food in the back seat.

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COP28: Three takeaways from the deal on fossil fuels

Climate reporter Esme Stallard breaks down the COP28 climate summit agreement - in less than a minute.

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Tuesday 12 December 2023

Delta flight to Detroit diverted to remote Canadian town

Passengers on the Amsterdam to Detroit flight were stranded 24 hours in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

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Israel losing global support over Gaza bombing, Biden says

The US president issues his strongest criticism yet and refers to "indiscriminate bombing" in Gaza.

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Zelensky pleads for more aid amid standoff in US Congress

Republicans remain "resolute" in demanding border policy reform in exchange for backing Ukraine aid.

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Claudine Gay: Harvard president won't lose job over Congress row

Claudine Gay faced anger after failing to say if students calling for the genocide of Jews would be disciplined.

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Monday 11 December 2023

Fossil fuel backlash puts UN climate talks in jeopardy

The summit had appeared close to calling for a phase-out of fossil fuels but made last-minute changes.

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Ukraine counter-offensive hopes didn’t come true - security official

But Oleksiy Danilov is still confident of victory and says aid will 'surely come through'.

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Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023

Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in their opening weekend.

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French left and right unite to stop migration bill

In a blow to Macron's government, opposition parties united to reject a major immigration bill.

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Sunday 10 December 2023

Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.

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Australian swimmers approach whale 'dangerously close' to shore

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

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Saturday 9 December 2023

Elizabeth Magill: UPenn president quits amid antisemitism row

She has faced mounting calls to resign since giving controversial Congressional testimony.

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Iran: Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to collect award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Turkey issues arrest warrant for Somali president's son over fatal traffic crash

Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident.

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

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

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Friday 8 December 2023

Images show major damage to Gaza's oldest mosque

Hamas accuses Israel of causing the damage to the medieval Omari mosque, Israel has not yet commented.

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Shane MacGowan: Tribute to 'trailblazer' at Tipperary funeral

The late Pogues singer is hailed as a poet as family, fans and famous friends mourn him in Tipperary.

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Thursday 7 December 2023

Moment Texas judge grants woman's request to abortion

Kate Cox says her foetus has a lethal abnormality that poses a risk to her health and future fertility.

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Gaza's food queues get longer and the hungry jump fences

As Gaza's food queues get longer, the UN says it cannot run a dependable humanitarian operation anymore.

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In pictures: Germany's Scholz lights first candle as Hanukkah celebrated around the world

The Festival of Lights is marked around the world amid a difficult time for Jewish communities

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Wednesday 6 December 2023

Wieambilla shootings: US arrests man over Australian religious terror attack

He is alleged to have links to Christian extremists who killed two police officers and another man.

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UNLV shooting: Police respond to active shooting on Las Vegas campus

Local police say there appear to be "multiple victims" at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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BBC reporter in Gaza: People here are traumatised and exhausted

People say life in Khan Younis is "indescribable" as Israel's bombardment of the south intensifies.

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Tuesday 5 December 2023

What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?

Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid?

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Russia rejects offer to release jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich, US says

The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which he has denied.

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Chandrayaan-3: India Moon mission's propulsion module returns to Earth's orbit

Isro says the return of Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module is significant for future manned missions.

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Monday 4 December 2023

Rushdi Abualouf: 'It's so much harder to watch Gaza from the outside'

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf talks about his sorrow at leaving Gaza and how he plans to go back some day.

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Ex-US ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha charged over spying for Cuba

Victor Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador to Bolivia, was allegedly a secret agent for more than 40 years.

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PRAY: Wife of Nigerian Pastor, Mother of 2-Month-Old Baby Killed by Terrorists While Driving Home

The wife of a Nigerian pastor was murdered last month by terrorists as she traveled home with her 2-month-old baby, according to a persecution watchdog.

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Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains batter India's southern coast

Thousands are evacuated and cars are swept away in southern India as Cyclone Michaung approaches.

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Sunday 3 December 2023

South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections

The BBC's Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year - 30 years since apartheid ended.

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'Witches Are Bold': Jackie Hill Perry's Witchcraft Warning About Christians, Satan, and the Occult

Jackie Hill Perry, an author, speaker, and poet who has inspired millions with her story of leaving a gay lifestyle and finding true fulfillment in Jesus, issued a warning earlier this year that Satan is trying to destroy an “entire generation of Christians with witchcraft.”

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Great American Family Finds Success as Alternative to Hollywood: 'They've Totally Gone Off the Rails'

With faith and family-friendly content increasingly making a larger splash in theaters, TV, and streaming platforms, Bill Abbott, president and CEO of Great American Media, is exuberant about the future of entertainment.

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Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza.

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Saturday 2 December 2023

Watch moment powerful quake strikes Philippines

Videos show the violent tremors from two earthquakes in the Philippines.

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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war

Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues.

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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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Friday 1 December 2023

Ethiopia pilgrims return to Aksum for festival in Ark of Covenant city

Aksum's authorities say half a million people are there for the first time since the Tigray war ended.

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Thursday 30 November 2023

Japan asks US to stop flying Osprey military aircrafts after deadly crash

An Osprey military aircraft came down off the coast of Yakushima, killing one crew member

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Wednesday 29 November 2023

South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021

The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021.

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Cardinal Raymond Burke: Pope Francis to evict US critic from Vatican

He also plans to revoke the salary of Cardinal Raymond Burke who opposes him on contraception and homosexuality.

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Sticky Vicky: Legendary Benidorm dancer dies aged 80

The X-rated performer had a legendary status among Brits travelling to the Spanish resort on holiday.

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Tuesday 28 November 2023

Yoga sect leader Gregorian Bivolaru and followers arrested in France

Police raided the group, which is being investigated for rape, kidnapping, abuse and trafficking.

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'Muslim Bandits' Kill 10 in Attacks Targeting Nigerian Christian Communities

At least 10 Christians were killed on Nov. 24 when suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists attacked villages in Taraba state, Nigeria. 

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Pakistan: Woman killed after being seen with man in viral photo

Tribal elders allegedly ordered the killing after the woman appeared in a photo that was doctored.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers free 41 trapped workers

The workers were stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.

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Monday 27 November 2023

Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK

Mirza Shahzad Akbar said the chemical missed his eyes but caused injuries on his body.

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Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.

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Ancient Ukraine treasures returned after court battle

Golden helmets and precious gems are sent to Kyiv after a 10-year row with Russia over their ownership.

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Slovenia Covid: Thousands to get lockdown fine refunds

One man fined €400 (£350) for eating a burek pasty outdoors in 2020 will get his money back.

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Sunday 26 November 2023

Davis Cup final 2023: Italy beat Australia to win first title for 47 years

Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets to secure Italy's first Davis Cup title for 47 years.

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Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.

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Israel-Gaza: Four-year-old girl among released hostages

Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released.

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Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle 'bandits' in north Nigeria

At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say.

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Saturday 25 November 2023

Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election

Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don't.

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Hamas Releases Some Hostages as Israel Makes Good on 4-Day Ceasefire, Humanitarian Aid Enters Gaza

The Israel-Hamas War is currently under a four-day ceasefire that began Friday as Hamas begins releasing some of the innocent civilians it dragged into Gaza during the October 7 massacre. Under the agreement, Israel has agreed to release 150 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 50 of the 240 Israeli hostages.

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PRAY: Ex-Victoria's Secret Model Who Quit Job to Follow Jesus Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

An ex-Victoria’s Secret model who quit her job to pursue her Christian faith has announced she faces an unexpected Stage 4 cancer battle and is asking friends and fans for prayer.

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Italy rallies to condemn violence against women draw huge crowds

Crowds gathered in major cities after a the killing of a student sent shockwaves across the country.

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Friday 24 November 2023

When this truce ends, the decisive next phase of war begins

If Israel decides to go south, a larger humanitarian disaster could be looming, writes Paul Adams.

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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.

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Dublin riot 'saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history'

Ireland's PM says about 500 people rioted after a knife attack outside a school in the city.

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Who are the released Israeli hostages?

Twenty-four hostages captured during the 7 October attacks have been released by Hamas.

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Thursday 23 November 2023

Dublin violence: Vehicles set alight and fireworks thrown at police

Other video shared on social media showed people throwing fireworks at police and setting cars of fire.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Annual event stars SpongeBob and minor protest

This year's Macy's event in Manhattan was briefly disrupted by a small pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Pakistan charging refugees $830 to leave

Pakistan is charging undocumented refugees an $830 exit fee to leave the country if they arrived without a visa.

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Wednesday 22 November 2023

Rainbow Bridge: US-Canada border blast not terror-related, says NY governor

The vehicle was speeding towards the Rainbow Bridge when it crashed and was engulfed by a fireball.

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Guns N' Roses Axl Rose accused of 1989 sexual assault in lawsuit

In a lawsuit, model Sheila Kennedy accused the rock star of violently attacking her over 30 years ago.

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Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders ahead - exit poll

Veteran populist Geert Wilders is set to secure most seats, says an Ipsos exit poll.

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Russia sending migrants to our border, Estonia says

Finland already says it is sealing its border with Russia after migrants were encouraged to cross.

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Tuesday 21 November 2023

Son of Hamas Co-Founder Denounces Group at UN, Exposes 'Savage' Indoctrination of Palestinian Kids

The son of a co-founder of Hamas blasted the terror organization in a blistering half-hour speech at the United Nations on Monday. 

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Video allegedly shows A$AP Rocky bearing gun

The rapper will stand trial on charges that he fired a pistol in a feud with a former childhood friend in 2021.

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Video shows car interior mauled by a trapped bear

Wildlife officials in Colorado say the animal likely entered the vehicle searching for food.

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Monday 20 November 2023

BBC assesses footage of hostages and tunnels released by Israel

BBC Verify assesses footage of a tunnel and hostages released by Israel to prove Hamas used Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as a command centre.

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Supernatural Move of God in Gaza as Hundreds Reportedly Meet Jesus in Dreams

More than 200 Muslims in Gaza have reportedly asked to follow Jesus after meeting Him in a dream. 

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Jamala: Ukrainian Eurovision winner added to Russia's wanted list

Jamala, the song competition's 2016 winner, is critical of the Kremlin and its invasion of Ukraine.

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Sunday 19 November 2023

Evacuated premature babies arrive at Gaza hospital

The babies were moved from al-Shifa hospital to receive urgent care in a neonatal intensive care unit.

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ATP Finals 2023 results: Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner to win title

Novak Djokovic wins a record seventh ATP Finals title with a dominant victory over Jannik Sinner in Turin

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Taylor Swift appears out of breath at Rio concert

Video showed the singer gasping for air in between songs during her performance in the stifling heat.

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Saturday 18 November 2023

March reaches Jerusalem calling for release of Israeli hostages

Protesters walked from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, before demonstrating at the Israeli prime minister's residence.

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ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to set up Turin title shot

Jannik Sinner becomes the first Italian to reach the final of the ATP Finals after his victory over Daniil Medvedev.

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Friday 17 November 2023

'Rewarding Terrorism': US Giving Iran Another $10 Billion on Heels of Hamas Massacre

Just 40 days after the brutal massacre of more than 1,400 Israelis, including 33 Americans on Oct. 7, the Biden administration has extended a sanctions waiver that will allow Iran to access $10 billion in previously frozen funds. The money is tied to neighboring Iraq's purchase of electricity from the Islamic regime. 

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Israel says it will allow two trucks of fuel a day into Gaza

The UN warned yesterday it may have to suspend all of its activities in Gaza due to the lack of fuel.

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Thursday 16 November 2023

Man guilty of assault in Paul Pelosi hammer attack

The husband of former US Speaker Nancy Pelosi suffered a fractured skull in the attack at his home.

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Canadian man guilty of Muslim family's murders in Ontario

Four members of the Afzaal family died after they were deliberately run over with a truck in Ontario.

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Russian Carlsberg staff arrested after business seized

Two senior managers of Carlsberg's Russian subsidiary were arrested on Wednesday over allegations of fraud.

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Wednesday 15 November 2023

Iceland volcano: Peninsula faces 'decades' of instability

Eruptions on the south-western Reykjanes Peninsula may mark a new cycle, warn Icelandic meteorologists.

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Madagascar votes in presidential election boycotted by opposition

The opposition has called on the public to shun the election over concerns about the vote's credibility.

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Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears

Prosecutors say Nathaniel Veltman wanted to send "a brutal message" to other white nationalists.

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Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes crate

"We have a horse problem" -The jet was flying to Belgium when an equine passenger escaped its crate.

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Tuesday 14 November 2023

Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead

The targeting of Tapfumaneyi Masaya is part of a series of kidnappings of activists.

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Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery

Leaders accuse the US and other powers of hypocrisy over Israel's actions and warn of repercussions.

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Monday 13 November 2023

US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m

Known for its rarity and unintentional printing error, the Inverted Jenny stamp dates back to 1918.

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Donald Trump Jr praises 'genius' father in New York fraud trial

The younger Mr Trump is the first defence witness in the family's civil fraud trial in New York.

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Hungary theatre chief offers to quit after Romeo and Juliet accident

Two actors in Hungary are in a serious condition following the accident during Romeo and Juliet.

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Maryanne Trump Barry, retired judge and Trump's older sister, dead at 86

Mrs Barry, who served as a federal judge in New Jersey, was the former president's eldest sister.

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Sunday 12 November 2023

DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday.

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Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations.

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Spain's conservatives rally against deal with Catalan separatists

Protests denounce a deal with Catalan separatists aimed at securing a new term for the Socialist PM.

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Saturday 11 November 2023

Skating on a once-in-a-decade "ice window" in Alaska

Footage shows an ice rescue instructor skating on a rare window of ice in Alaska's Alpine lakes.

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French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far left

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen plans to rally alongside major political parties but the far left refuses.

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Gaza hospital crippled as fighting rages nearby

Israel agrees to help evacuate babies from Al-Shifa hospital after two die due to a lack of electricity.

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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

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

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Friday 10 November 2023

Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dies aged 46

Davide Renne, ex-head of women's wear at Gucci, joined Moschino as creative director just nine days ago.

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Hamas-Allied Jihadists and Paramilitary Forces Launch Genocidal Massacres in Darfur

Refugees fleeing from fighting in Chad have reported a spate of new killings in Sudan's West Darfur by Islamic jihadists and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). 

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Belgium detains two far-right terror suspects

Allegations against the pair include "recruiting people with the aim of committing terrorist crimes".

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Somalia floods: UN warns of 'once-in-a-century event'

More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.

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Thursday 9 November 2023

Ecologist tracks birds of prey to find Israeli dead

Ohad Hatzofe said he is using his knowledge of bird behaviour to recover corpses after Hamas's attack.

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Gaza diaries: ‘We are totally broken’

Teacher Farida and Khalid, a medical supplier, describe life in Gaza, besieged and under attack.

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Israel-Gaza war: Dead bodies and tanks on road south as people flee

BBC Verify has been looking at video, listening to eyewitnesses and analysing satellite images.

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Wednesday 8 November 2023

Hamburg: Children detained over threats at two schools

Four children aged 12 to 14 are picked up by police in Germany along with two apparent toy guns.

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Lalibela fighting: Amhara Fano militia and Ethiopian army clash in historic town

Lalibela is home to famous 13th Century churches that are registered as Unesco world heritage sites.

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Tuesday 7 November 2023

Israel-Gaza war: Civilians leave northern Gaza along evacuation corridor

For several hours, hundreds of people were on the move, some on carts pulled by donkeys but most on foot.

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Hamas leader refuses to acknowledge killing of civilians in Israel

Deputy political leader Moussa Abu Marzouk says Hamas will release hostages only if Israel stops fighting.

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Global wine production falls to 62-year low in 2023

Record low yields this year are due to bad weather in many of the world's biggest producers.

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Monday 6 November 2023

Pray: Terrorists Kidnap 25 Christians, Kill at Least One in Latest Horror

Christians in Nigeria faced a new set of horrors on Oct. 31, when suspected Fulani herdsmen reportedly attacked a village, killed at least one believer, harmed two others, and kidnapped 25 more.

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Israel-Gaza war: 'I couldn't believe it was possible to kidnap an 85-year-old woman'

Adva Ada's 85-year-old grandmother was taken into Gaza on a golf cart after her kibbutz was attacked.

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Sunday 5 November 2023

Footballer Díaz begs father's ELN kidnappers to free him

Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz begs for his father's kidnappers to free him immediately.

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Foreign Gaza evacuees have 72 hours to leave Egypt

The deadline means people with non-British family who need to apply for UK visas risk overstaying.

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Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available.

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Saturday 4 November 2023

Rema, the Afrobeats star who does not intend to calm down

The meteoric rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats star prepared to hustle his way to global domination.

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Hostage situation at Germany's Hamburg airport - police

Special forces are deployed after reports that an armed man with a child drove through an airport gate.

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Israel-Gaza war: Ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup, says Blinken

The US Secretary of State says such a step would allow Hamas to carry out further attacks.

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Friday 3 November 2023

Gaza reporter removes protective vest after learning of colleague's death on air

A journalist working for the Palestinian Authority's tv channel was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza.

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Thursday 2 November 2023

US President Joe Biden calls for 'pause' in Israel-Gaza conflict

He was responding to a heckler's demand for a ceasefire in a war which has claimed thousands of lives.

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Footballer Díaz's father 'kidnapped by rebels'

Luis Manuel Díaz was seized by armed men at a petrol station on Saturday in his Colombian hometown.

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Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis pleads not guilty to murder

Duane "Keffe D" Davis was arrested in September in connection with the 1996 drive-by shooting.

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German vice-chancellor Habeck hits out against rising antisemitism

German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck criticises Islamists, the far right and political left.

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Wednesday 1 November 2023

UK Police Arrest a Man for Criticizing Palestinian Flags in Social Media Post

A Metro London UK Police officer was captured in a viral video on Tuesday arresting a man for a social media post criticizing the Palestinian flags flying in his neighborhood. The police department has confirmed the video is real. 

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Why France's Emmanuel Macron is courting Central Asia

Uranium is of interest to Paris, unsure about its supply of the fuel after a coup in Niger in July.

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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high

The world's biggest economy keeps borrowing costs higher in a bid to control price rises.

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Tuesday 31 October 2023

Bullet holes, gutted rooms: Inside destroyed Kibbutz house

BBC correspondent Lucy Williamson is in a home from where seven people were taken hostage in Israel.

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King Charles speaks of 'great sorrow and regret' over British Empire 'wrongdoings'

King Charles said felt "great sorrow" for the Empire's actions during Kenya's struggle for independence.

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Legal row over 2,800,000% mark-up for African mask

A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction.

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Monday 30 October 2023

How social media fuelled antisemitic violence in Dagestan, Russia

Before an outburst of violence, Telegram channels spread hate speech. The BBC has tracked messages inciting the public to gather at an airport where a flight from Tel Aviv was arriving.

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Ukraine war: Whole family shot dead in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town

Russian soldiers are suspected of killing nine people, including two children, in the town of Volnovakha.

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New Evidence from Boat-Shaped Mound in Turkey Could Point to Noah's Ark - Testing Confirms Right Age

Scientists excavating a large boat-shaped mound in the eastern mountains of Turkey have announced their tests on the rock and soil samples they collected at the site indicate humans were living at the site 5,000 years ago – the same time frame that some biblical scholars link to the Great Flood from the Bible's Old Testament book of Genesis. 

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Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU

The platforms' owner Meta said its new subscription was about addressing EU concerns, rather than making money.

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Sunday 29 October 2023

'Demonic': Ray Comfort Explains 'Hatred, Venom' of Hamas Against Israel, Power of Bible Prophecy

Evangelist Ray Comfort said the “horror” unfolding against Israelis at the hands of Hamas is “heartbreaking,” describing the evil nature of the terrorists responsible for the carnage.

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'Thank God': Florida Teen Officially Adopted Just Hours Before 18th Birthday

This week marked an extra special birthday for Roman Nehemiah of Clay County, Florida.

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Matthew Perry's life in pictures

A look back at the Friends star's career

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Saturday 28 October 2023

'We will win, we will prevail', promises Israeli PM

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is launching "massive air strikes" as it expands its ground offensive in Gaza.

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Friday 27 October 2023

Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?

Israeli forces are expanding ground operations in Gaza, and their ultimate goal is to dismantle Hamas.

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Thursday 26 October 2023

'To Fine Somebody for Their Thoughts Is Grossly Orwellian': UK Police Target Praying Woman Again

A new video posted online reveals the United Kingdom's "Thought Police" are back in action. New footage obtained by the nonprofit law firm Alliance Defending Freedom UK (ADF UK) shows an officer employed by West Midlands Police investigating the thoughts of a Christian standing still while silently praying within an abortion "buffer zone" in Birmingham on Oct. 18.

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REPORT: Hundreds of Hamas Terrorists Trained in Iran Before Oct. 7 Bloody Invasion of Israel

Hundreds of members of the Palestinian Hamas terror organization took part in combat training exercises in Iran prior to the group's unprecedented Oct. 7 massacre of 1,400 Israeli civilians, including 33 Americans, The Wall Street Journal reported. 

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Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Lewiston, Maine mass shooting

A US Army reservist is wanted for murder after 18 people were killed and 13 injured in Lewiston.

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The Gulf state at centre of delicate hostage talks

Qatar has a unique role leading sensitive negotiations but it comes with a huge risk.

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Wednesday 25 October 2023

Gaza's hospitals treating emergency cases only as fuel runs low

Hospitals warn that life-saving equipment will soon stop working without fuel for their generators.

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FTX: 'King of Crypto' to testify in fraud case

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried has decided to speak in his own defence, his legal team says.

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Tuesday 24 October 2023

Tom Emmer drops out of Speaker race before vote

The Minnesota lawmaker has dropped out of the race to become House Speaker hours after being nominated.

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Israel-Gaza war: The brutal impact on Gaza's children

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on how the Israel-Gaza war is affecting children.

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'Super fog': At the scene of deadly 158-car pile-up near New Orleans

Video shows a trail of burnt-out cars and mangled metal caused by a "super fog" near New Orleans.

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Monday 23 October 2023

'Hamas said they wouldn’t shoot, then murdered my daughter’

A daughter killed and father abducted - and Hamas filmed the family's ordeal on Facebook live.

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Some Gazans returning to north despite risks, UN says

Hundreds of thousands of people told to flee south are struggling to find shelter, food and water.

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Sunday 22 October 2023

Foxconn: Taiwan-based iPhone-maker investigated by China

Chinese state media reports some of the Taiwan-based firm's mainland operations are being investigated.

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Argentina presidential election: Javier Milei and Sergio Massa head for run-off vote

Partial results from Sunday's election suggest the country will have to vote again next month.

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Kota: Stricter rules for India student hub after suicides

Young people from across India go to the city of Kota for tuition to help them pass entrance exams to elite colleges.

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Mohamed Muizzu: The Maldives' new president wants India out

In an exclusive interview, Dr Mohamed Muizzu tells the BBC he wants all Indian troops removed.

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Saturday 21 October 2023

Pepper X: Eating world's hottest pepper was euphoric, says creator

Ed Currie describes eating peppers "all day long", and his record-breaking feat.

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Why Indonesia can’t stop crocodile attacks

The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse.

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Ukraine war: Kharkiv postal building missile strike kills six

The regional governor Oleh Syniehubov says a further 14 people have been taken to hospital with injuries.

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Friday 20 October 2023

Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank

Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel.

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Czech village priest sorry for smashing pumpkins

The parish priest said he would have acted differently had he known they were carved by children.

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Saudi prince slams Hamas, Israel and the West

Prince Turki al-Faisal's comments are a rare Arab voice of criticism of Hamas's actions.

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Palestinian Authority Issues Call to 'Murder All Jews', Tells Islamic Leaders to Incite Violence

An official document of the Palestinian Authority (PA) is calling for the murder of Jews.

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Thursday 19 October 2023

Wednesday 18 October 2023

Inside an Israeli 'war room' on the volatile Lebanon border

An all-female team of Israeli soldiers monitors cameras along Israel's volatile northern frontier.

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Jeremy Bowen: Joe Biden's search for a Middle East solution just got harder

After the destruction of the Al-Ahli hospital, hopes for an end to the war are even fainter.

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Tuesday 17 October 2023

Family seeks answers after Israel kidnap live-stream horror

One man is trying to piece together what happened to loved ones based on live streams made by Hamas.

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Britney Spears says she had abortion with Justin Timberlake when 17

The pop star was 17 and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to extracts from her memoir.

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Monday 16 October 2023

'We are not leaving' - The families who won't evacuate Gaza City

Despite a looming Israeli ground assault, many families are unwilling or unable to leave northern Gaza.

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Hamas Terrorists Families Could Receive Nearly $3M Reward from PA for Terror Attacks on Israel

The Palestinian Authority could pay the families of Hamas terrorists who died while carrying out the savage and deadly attacks on Israeli civilians almost $3 million as "martyr payments," according to a Palestinian media watchdog. 

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Brussels shooting: Suspect at large after two killed in Belgian capital

The victims were shot close to the city centre on Monday evening and the gunman is at large, police say.

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Sunday 15 October 2023

Gaza doctor: We consume a month’s medical supplies a day

British Palestinian Surgeon, Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, describes the "overwhelming" numbers of wounded coming to Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital.

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One week in Gaza: 'There are no safe places here'

Bombs, shortages, a life on the run. Bisan Owda, a filmmaker, has been documenting her days under siege.

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Hong Kong: 11kg suspected cocaine found in motorised wheelchair

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

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Saturday 14 October 2023

'I don't eat or sleep' says husband of new mother missing after Hamas attacks

New mother Celine Ben David Nagar was on a weekend away with friends - now she's thought to be in Gaza.

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Watch: Skies darken during annular solar eclipse

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

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BBC in Khan Younis: The scene is tragic

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

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Friday 13 October 2023

Financial Expert Calls for Prayer as Hamas War Could Spike Inflation: 'Put Our Faith in the Lord'

Any extended war between Israel and Hamas would likely have far-reaching implications beyond the Middle East—on global markets and consumer pocketbooks.  

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France raises security level after school knife attack

France is put on its highest counter-terrorism alert, following the death of a teacher stabbed at a high school.

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Man pleads guilty to stealing Wizard of Oz ruby slippers

Terry Martin thought the rubies in the slippers were real gems, but they were in fact made of glass.

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Israel-Gaza conflict proves treacherous ground for US politicians

Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2020 presidential race.

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Thursday 12 October 2023

US $6bn deal with Iran under scrutiny in wake of Hamas attack on Israel

President Biden has faced pressure to hold the funds amid claims Tehran instigated the Hamas attack.

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New Zealand election: Disillusioned voters eye shift away from the left

Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour.

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Bob Menendez: US Senator faces new charges of acting as agent of Egypt

The new charges accuse Democrat Bob Menendez of providing "sensitive" information to help Egypt.

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Wednesday 11 October 2023

Why Republican Steve Scalise is not House Speaker yet

He won a secret vote to be the Republican pick but now he needs majority support of the full House.

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Sergio Brown: Ex-NFL player charged with his mother's murder

Former Patriots player Sergio Brown's mother was found dead near her home in Chicago last month.

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Madonna's Celebration Tour: Greatest hits show to feature more than 40 songs

The star's musical director Stuart Price shares some of the secrets of her long-awaited world tour.

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The Voice: Why Australia trails New Zealand on Indigenous journey

Australia will soon hold a historic vote - its neighbour is well ahead on recognising Indigenous people.

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Matt Gaetz got what he wanted in removing US Speaker. Now what?

The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why?

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'It Always Comes Back to Jerusalem': End Times Prophecy and the War Against Hamas

Evangelist Greg Laurie, the pastor and founder of the Harvest Christian Fellowship churches in California and Hawaii, pointed to the End Times in his blog this week about Israel's declaration of war against the terrorist organization Hamas.

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Slovakia elections: Populist winner signs deal to form coalition government

Robert Fico - who pledged to end support for Ukraine - has teamed up with a centre-left and nationalist party.

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Israel hostage crisis is every government's worst nightmare

Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal.

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Haiti: Where aid delivery depends on talking to 300 gangs

The Red Cross describes how it delivers health care and aid in Haiti, where gangs hold sway.

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Tuesday 10 October 2023

'A lot of adrenaline, a lot of unknowns': Reservists flock to join Israel's fight

In the hours after Saturday's Hamas attack, tens of thousands of Israelis prepared to go back to duty.

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Pakistan cricket reporter quits India after backlash

ICC said Zainab Abbas left India for personal reasons amid local media claims she was forced to go.

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Monday 9 October 2023

Myanmar: 29 killed in artillery strike on camp for displaced people

The ruling military junta has been accused of carrying out the strike.

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Man who crashed car into China embassy shot dead in US

A police statement said the unidentified man was shot and killed after officers arrived at the scene.

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How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians

New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.

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Sikkim: Deadly Indian glacial lake flash flood exposes lack of warning system

After deadly flash floods in Sikkim, experts question why an early warning system was not in place.

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Israel attack: 12 Thai nationals killed, 11 kidnapped

Thai workers have been caught up in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants.

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Sunday 8 October 2023

Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

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Oil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices jumped by 4% in Asian trading.

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Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice

The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record.

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Loud explosion heard in Gaza halts BBC journalist's on air report

Rushdi Abu Alouf was speaking to the BBC News Channel when a loud explosion was heard.

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‘I feel hopeless': Living in a country on the brink

Two years into an economic crisis and unable to hold their leaders to account, young Lao see no hope.

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Bavaria election results: Scholz coalition dealt a blow

Conservative and right-wing gains in Bavaria and Hesse will be felt across Germany.

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Joe Biden sends military aid to Israel after Hamas attack

The US president says he condemns the "unprecedented and appalling assault" by Hamas militants.

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Saturday 7 October 2023

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

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

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Israel Standing United in the Face of War

Hamas has declared war on Israel, IDF spokesman Richard Hecht told journalists in a briefing on Saturday.

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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

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

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US Leaders Point Finger at Iran, Give Unwavering Support to Israel Amid Terrorist Invasion

U.S. political leaders and other key figures expressed their support for Israel following the deadly invasion by Hamas Saturday. The multi-front attack on Israel began overnight and has currently left hundreds dead and hundreds injured.

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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

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

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Friday 6 October 2023

Can India cricketers win World Cup for a billion fans?

They are playing at home which could be an advantage but also a pressure point, writes Suresh Menon.

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180kg Fred caught after going wild in the city

Colorado officials say he is "always hungry" and "loves his belly scratches".

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Retired US Army sergeant arrested for alleges attempts to spy for China

Joseph Schmidt allegedly searched for information on online spy forums and how spies are recruited.

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World Gymnastics Championships: Simone Biles wins women's all-around gold

American Simone Biles continues her impressive return after a two-year break by winning women's all-around gold at the World Gymnastics Championships in Belgium.

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FAKE NEWS? Meet Your Artificial News Anchor as AI News Rolls Out Around the Globe

There's yet another development in Artificial Intelligence that could signal a major change to the world as we know it. How would you feel if the news you consumed was generated or delivered completely by a computer-generated news anchor?

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Rapper Drake taking break from music to focus on health

"I need to focus on my health first," the rapper said, adding that he suffers from stomach issues.

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Thursday 5 October 2023

'The Americans Got Shelled... Thank God We Were There': Free Burma Rangers Give Aid in Ukraine

The Free Burma Rangers is an aid group that rescues humans in distress, focusing mainly on Myanmar where founder Dave Eubank started the group in the 1990s.

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Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue in Rome

Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.

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Mysterious Illness Breaks out in Kenyan Girls School, Leaves Students Paralyzed

Health officials in Kenya are investigating a mysterious illness that broke out at a local school after more than 100 students were hospitalized after not being able to walk.  

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Police rescue man handcuffed by fake officer

The man claiming to be a Homeland Security officer had a handgun, badge and car with blue lights.

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Wednesday 4 October 2023

Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023.

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How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan

China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy.

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Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia

A historic vote on whether to elevate First Nations voices is forcing Australia to examine its past.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto fraud trial opens in NY

The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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Tuesday 3 October 2023

Donald Trump: Judge issues gag order on former president in NY fraud case

The ex-president attacked the judge's clerk in a social media post which was removed after the order.

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The moment McCarthy is removed as House speaker

The right wing of the Republican Party voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble

The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child.

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Venice bus crash: At least 20 dead as vehicle plunges from bridge in Mestre

The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say.

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France: Bedbugs crawl across train seat and in sofa

Infestations of bedbugs have been found in homes and on public transport in cities across France.

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Spain's Sánchez pins hopes of becoming PM on Catalan amnesty

King Felipe VI has asked caretaker Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to try to form a government, after his conservative rival was unable to.

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Monday 2 October 2023

North Dakota state senator and his family die in plane crash

North Dakota state senator Doug Larsen's plane crashed soon after taking off in Utah, officials say.

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Fact-checking Trump's claims about New York fraud trial

Outside court, Mr Trump raged against the prosecutor and judge. We took a closer look at what he said.

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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

The UN approves the offer to send 1,000 police officers but many question their suitability.

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Double rainbow and lightning strikes caught on camera

Stunning cell phone video captured a meteorological phenomenon: lightning beside a double rainbow.

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Sunday 1 October 2023

Why government shutdowns seem to only happen in US

Government shutdowns have become a frequent - and protracted - uniquely American problem.

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Mexico church: Many trapped after Tamaulipas roof collapse

The roof fell in during a baptism at an afternoon mass, local media reports say.

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

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

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Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after Ankara blast

Turkey conducts air strikes in northern Iraq, hours after a suicide blast hit the interior ministry in Ankara.

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Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

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

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

They were attempting the dangerous crossing to the Canary Islands, a gateway to Europe.

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Nigeria increases wages as indefinite national strike looms

The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.

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Saturday 30 September 2023

Reverse migration: Why I'm moving from France to Algeria

Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.

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It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

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

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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

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

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

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

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Friday 29 September 2023

Week in pictures: 23-29 September 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance.

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'Only by the Blood of Jesus': Evangelist Will Graham Reaches 23,000 with Gospel; 1,500 Choose Christ

Evangelist Will Graham is sharing the good news of the Gospel all around the globe with his latest outreaches touching more than 23,000 people in both North and South America. 

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Watch: '27 years' for Tupac - sheriff gets emotional

Kevin McMahill recalls the lengthy investigation as he confirms an arrest over the rapper's 1996 murder.

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New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

Subway systems in New York City have flooded and a terminal at LaGuardia Airport is closed.

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Pastor Daniel: Claims that a Christian preacher has the power to tame lions are false

The viral video has spread to many countries in Africa, but does not show a church pastor taming lions.

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Thursday 28 September 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

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Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings

Ulf Kristersson says "everything is on the table" after three people are killed in 12 hours.

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Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

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

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Gunman kills three in twin Rotterdam shootings - Dutch police

A 14-year-old girl and her mother among victims after attacks in two locations in the Dutch city.

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Wednesday 27 September 2023

Vietnam climate activist on trial for tax evasion

Human rights group say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges.

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The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison

A Nazi-era law in Germany jails those who can't pay public transport fares. Arne buys their freedom.

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Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024

The duelling appearances are an early skirmish in the battle for working Americans' vote next year.

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'It's good to be home,' after 371 days in space

Astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest continuous space flight in US history.

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Iraq wedding fire: How the blaze unfolded

Around 100 people have died and 100 others injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians rush to help ‘brothers and sisters’

Every hour, the number of people fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh climbs even further.

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Tuesday 26 September 2023

Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim that wind turbines kill whales

The former president blamed wind farms for a spike in whale deaths - but his claims don't stand up.

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Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Almost 30,000 refugees have fled to Armenia

The exodus comes as the Armenian prime minister warns of ethnic cleansing in the region.

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JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley

It will pay the US Virgin Islands to resolve a lawsuit over its alleged ties with the convicted sex offender.

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Monday 25 September 2023

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.

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Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'

A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine's leader.

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'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Coming Soon, Last One Until 2039 - Here's Where to Watch

Next month, millions of people in North and South America will be able to see a special type of eclipse (if the local weather is clear) known as the "Ring of Fire."

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Passengers left upside down as ride malfunctions in Canada

The park's maintenance team brought the passengers safely to the ground after 30 minutes.

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Sunday 24 September 2023

Canada row over parliament praise for Ukrainian Nazi war veteran

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologises for honouring a man who served in a Nazi unit.

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Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike

Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production.

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Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions

New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn.

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Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle

A Kosovan policeman and three ethnic Serb gunmen are dead after a siege of a monastery in Kosovo.

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Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country

How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields.

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Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

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

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

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

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Saturday 23 September 2023

Osiris-Rex: Nasa awaits fiery return of asteroid Bennu samples

A capsule carrying rocky debris from asteroid Bennu is about to streak through the sky above Utah.

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Ukraine war: How Zelensky is grappling with Western war fatigue

Ukraine’s leader has always been comfortable campaigning for help - now he’s having to negotiate.

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Pablo Neruda: Chilean poet's death still shrouded in mystery

An investigation into whether Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was murdered has yet to reach its conclusion.

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Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

As tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends - but they're not answering.

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Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream

An octopus with ear-like fins resembling the Disney character was filmed at a depth of more than 1,000 metres.

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TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms.

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Friday 22 September 2023

Nursery boy's fentanyl death provokes horror in Bronx

Residents of New York City's Bronx said the child's death is a symptom of a much larger problem.

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Long Covid: MRI scans reveal new clues to symptoms

Further evidence emerges that a serious infection can leave some major organs with long-term damage.

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Bob Menendez steps down as US Senate foreign relations chairman after indictment

Top Democrats turn on Robert Menendez amid allegations of gold bars and jackets stuffed with cash.

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‘The state says our kids don’t exist’ - how LGBT life is changing in Italy

Italy is removing children from registers and stopping surrogacy abroad in new rules affecting same-sex couples.

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Ukraine war: Moment missile hits Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ

Video verified by the BBC shows a Ukrainian missile hitting Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ in Crimea.

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Ukraine hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy

The attack comes as Ukraine's president made an unannounced visit to meet Canada's PM in Ottawa.

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'Digital Abomination': Transhumanism, the New AI Religion and the Globalist Agenda for Your Future

Microchips implanted in our brains and artificial intelligence much smarter than humans. It sounds like a science fiction novel, but could such technological advances really be imminent?  

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End Times Author on Antichrist, Tribulation, and Biggest Error Made Surrounding Book of Revelation

Prophecy expert and author Jeff Kinley believes the book of Revelation is unique and important as it’s the “last book of the Bible” and the final word God gave “His church.” He also broke down what he said is the biggest error people make when discussing Revelation: embracing the belief the prophetic text was never meant to be understood.

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Chandrayaan-3: Indian space agency Isro says no signal yet from Moon lander

Chandrayaan-3 was dormant during lunar night, but the extreme cold could have harmed its batteries.

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Thursday 21 September 2023

South Africa: Ninety schoolchildren given 'cannabis muffins'

Teachers called an ambulance after noticing "strange behaviour" from pupils in class.

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Iran stops families marking anniversaries of protesters' deaths

Relatives say they are being forced to cancel anniversary memorials for those killed last year.

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Apocalyptic Scenes Abound in Darien Gap as Migrants Smash Record in Race to US Border

The migrants flooding into the U.S. are part of an unbroken chain stretching all the way to South America. The impact of thousands of people making the trek north is taking a huge toll on the communities they pass through. 

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Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas for children's return to England

The British actress says her former partner is refusing to send their two daughters back to the UK.

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Belgian Woman Suffocated with Pillow After Euthanasia Cocktail Left Her Screaming

A public prosecution office in Belgium is investigating a euthanasia program after two nurses reportedly suffocated a woman with a pillow when the cocktail of drugs administered to kill her didn't work. 

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Where Ukraine’s army of amputees go to repair their lives

Orla Guerin visits a hospital and clinic in Ukraine, where 15,000 lost limbs in the first half of 2023.

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Wednesday 20 September 2023

Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies

Two photographers from Tamil Nadu recall what it was like taking pictures of the dead for a living.

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Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour.

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Armenia protests follow Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

Thousands of people take to the capital's streets, angry at how Armenia handled the crisis.

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EU demands answers about Poland visa scandal

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

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Tuesday 19 September 2023

Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand

The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity.

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New footage shows historic World War II shipwrecks in the Pacific

An underwater mission spotted never-seen remnants from three ships from the Battle of Midway.

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Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach.

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Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to gun charges

President Biden's son, Hunter, will plead not guilty to gun charges at initial court appearance, his lawyer says

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Ros Atkins on… the India-Canada murder row

The BBC's analysis editor looks at why India and Canada have entered a diplomatic spat over the murder of a Sikh activist.

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Ukraine war: Russian 'evil cannot be trusted', Zelensky tells UN

The world must unite to end Russia's aggression, Ukraine's president tells the UN General Assembly.

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Monday 18 September 2023

Chandrayaan-3: How important are India's Moon mission findings?

A former Nasa scientist decodes the significance of the discoveries made by the lunar lander and rover.

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India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia.

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Sunday 17 September 2023

Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.

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Ex-officer who put handcuffed woman in car hit by train avoids jail

Jordan Steinke will serve 30 months on probation following the 2022 incident.

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New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.

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

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

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Libya: Greek rescuers among those killed in road collision

Members of a Libyan family also died in the crash and several other people were seriously injured.

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Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

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

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

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

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Saturday 16 September 2023

First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route

Officials say the vessels will deliver 200,000 tonnes of wheat to Africa and Asia.

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Antarctic sea-ice at 'mind-blowing' low alarms experts

Missing winter sea-ice signals changes in Antarctica that could be "absolute disaster for the world", scientists say.

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How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US

The epidemic's staggering scale and its infiltration of communities across the nation is laid bare in a new study.

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Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan.

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

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

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Greece floods: Austrian honeymooners killed after holiday home swept away

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

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

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

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

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

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Friday 15 September 2023

The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.

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Trevor Noah jumps into fan's car to beat traffic in Johannesburg

The ex-Daily Show host's ordeal played out live on air as he ran late for an interview in Johannesburg.

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Thursday 14 September 2023

A village in Egypt bereaved by the Libyan flood

The Egyptian village of al-Sharif has lost at least 70 young men in the Libyan floods.

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Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice

Father Franco Reverberi is wanted in Argentina on charges of murder and torture under military rule.

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Egon Schiele art seized in US over Holocaust claim

Heirs of a Jewish collector who died in a concentration camp say the artwork is stolen.

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Florida Governor DeSantis defies CDC Covid boosters guidance

The DeSantis administration has advised against boosters for those under 65, countering US health experts.

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Brazil riots: First man tried for storming government buildings gets 17 years

Aecio Pereira is the first to be convicted over the storming of government buildings in January.

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France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs

Carrefour is telling its customers which products are smaller than they used to be.

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Wednesday 13 September 2023

Why the FBI is still searching for hundreds of Capitol rioters

The FBI says they are searching for more than 300 people - most of whom they say remain unidentified.

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Isa Balado: Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air

Isa Balado was broadcasting live on air when the man walked up and appeared to touch her.

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Morocco earthquake turns mountain village to field of boulders

Rescuers find that few homes remain in the devastated village of Douzrou, where 100 have died.

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Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman

The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs.

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Drug lord El Chapo's wife released from prison

Coronel, 34, had admitted helping Guzmán run the Sinaloa drugs cartel and aiding his prison escape.

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Libya floods: 5,300 dead amid calls for humanitarian support

As victims in Derna are buried in mass graves, rescuers say they are desperate for more help.

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Tuesday 12 September 2023

Colombia deadliest country for environmentalists - report

A study shows 60 environmental activists were killed in Colombia in 2022 out of 177 murdered worldwide.

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MP Michael Chong urges US-Canada cooperation on China interference

A Canadian politician has detailed to US lawmakers ways he says China tried to intimidate him.

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Olivia Rodrigo interview: 'God, what a crazy trajectory'

As her second album heads for number one, the star discusses the pressure of overnight fame.

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Oslo Accords: 30 years of lost Palestinian hopes

The accords could have led to a Palestinian state - now even Palestinians lack faith in their leaders.

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The app teaching Somalis to read and write

The technology means that learning is taken out of school to where many Somalilanders live and work.

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Kim Jong Un receives red carpet welcome into Russia

The North Korean leader is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia.

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Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friends

From shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common.

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Monday 11 September 2023

Nuzo Onoh - the Queen of African horror who is terrified of ghosts

British-Nigerian horror writer Nuzo Ono tells the BBC that she sleeps with a "bright light on".

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Trump asks judge in federal elections case to step aside

In a legal filing, Mr Trump says past comments by the judge in court are "disqualifying".

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Mark Dickey: US explorer freed from one of Turkey's deepest caves

Mark Dickey is brought out after getting trapped in the Morca Cave for more than a week when he fell ill.

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Spotify denies 30-second trick could make you rich

The streaming giant quashes a theory that listening to a song on repeat will rake in the royalties.

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Russia targeted civilian cargo ship with cruise missile - UK

UK officials say Moscow fired at the ship in Odesa port, with the attack stopped by air defences.

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Ein el-Hilweh: Deadly clashes resume in Palestinian camp in Lebanon

At least 10 people have reportedly killed in intense fighting between rival groups at Ein el-Hilweh.

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Sunday 10 September 2023

Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake

Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people.

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Srebrenica: A Serbian scientist's long quest to name the dead

A forensic anthropologist tries to put names to the last 1,000 unidentified dead of a Bosnian War genocide.

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Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth

Guyana's president says the country has to hurry if it wants to maximise its recent discoveries.

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How India overcame bitter G20 divisions over Ukraine

Consensus seemed far away, but India managed to bring together nations with starkly divergent views.

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

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

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Saturday 9 September 2023

Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake

The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque.

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30 fighting days left for Ukraine’s offensive - US army chief

Gen Mark Milley tells Laura Kuenssberg the autumn weather will make Ukraine's manoeuvres much harder.

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

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

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Johannesburg fire: Inside a 'hijacked' South African building

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

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

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

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Biden Vietnam Visit: “Opportunity for Christians”

After meeting with the big economic leaders at the G-20 Summit in India, President Biden is making a 24-hour milestone visit to Vietnam on September 10 upon the invitation of Vietnam’s communist party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

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Friday 8 September 2023

What is the G20 and why does the Delhi summit matter?

India wants the G20 Delhi summit to focus on the environment, but there may be rows about Ukraine.

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Scott McAfee: the young judge on Trump's Georgia case

A 34-year-old scuba diver and cellist, Judge McAfee has soared through Atlanta's conservative legal ranks.

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Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem

Ernie, Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, is wary of sensitive subjects - and clearly dodges questions.

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Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.

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Marking a Joyous Milestone: 'Beautiful Are the Feet of Those Who Bring the Good News'

Early this summer, I stood in a mountainous village in the northern Philippines called Dibagat – not far from where our family lived for nearly 15 years – celebrating a moment 66 years in the making. A moment full of joy and hope, made possible by those who have answered God's call with a resounding "yes." 

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Nancy Pelosi: Democrat and ex-Speaker, 83, to seek re-election

The first female House Speaker will seek a 19th term, reigniting debate about the age of US leaders.

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G Marimuthu: Indian film industry mourns popular actor

G Marimuthu, who died of a heart attack, acted in more than 50 Tamil films and starred in a TV drama.

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Thursday 7 September 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 September

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?

Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".

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Vincent Van Quickenborne: Belgian justice minister apologises for 'Pipigate' scandal

Vincent Van Quickenborne has received criticism after guests at his birthday urinated on a police van.

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G20 summit: What do the people of Delhi think about the event?

India's capital Delhi has undergone a makeover as it prepares to host world leaders.

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Wednesday 6 September 2023

Why Vancouver is letting go of green lawns

The Canadian city is choosing sustainability over aesthetics as it deals with a severe drought.

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Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20

Delhi is pulling out all the stops to dazzle world leaders as they prepare to gather this weekend.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Security lapse let killer 'crab walk' out of US prison

Danel Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.

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Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch

The band confirms the release of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005.

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Irish Town Says 'No Smartphones' for Kids to Combat a 'Striking' Rise in Anxiety, Depression

A large group of parents in the town of Greystones in County Wicklow, Ireland have united together, telling their elementary school children that they cannot have a smartphone until they are in middle school or high school. 

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Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape.

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Tuesday 5 September 2023

Ukraine war: Cyber-teams fight a high-tech war on front lines

In 18 months of war, Ukraine has learnt new ways to integrate technology into the modern battlefield.

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Cyclone in southern Brazil kills at least 21 people

The governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, said it was the state's worst ever weather disaster.

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Thousands Saved in Mallorca's 'Party Zone': 'It Is the Grace of God'

Every summer, nearly 15 million tourists flock to the beaches of Mallorca, Spain to party, but a local ministry sees it as one of the best opportunities to reach souls for the Kingdom of God. 

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Mitch McConnell: Doctor says no evidence of stroke or seizures in freezing spell

The 81-year-old Republican has frozen twice in as many months, prompting concerns about his health.

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Monday 4 September 2023

Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits.

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Venice: Scuffles occur outside Woody Allen film premiere

The protesters chanted "no rape culture" as they attempted to get on to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.

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Somalis with albinism: Pelted with stones and raw eggs

People with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier.

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‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation

Pakistani Gulzar Khan and his wife want to stay together after he married her illegally in India.

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Kim Jong Un to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talks - US

North Korea's leader will discuss supplying weapons for Russia to use in Ukraine, a US official tells BBC's US partner CBS.

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New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions.

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Ukraine says Russian drones crashed in Romania

But the Romanian foreign ministry rejects Kyiv's version of events, saying it didn't happen.

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Sunday 3 September 2023

Biden disappointed Xi will not attend G20 summit

The two leaders last met on the side-lines of last year's summit in Bali, Indonesia.

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South Africa says inquiry finds no evidence of arms shipment to Russia

A national inquiry rejects US claims a Russian cargo ship was uploaded with South African weapons.

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Jammu: Long wait for justice after India cough syrup deaths

In 2020, 12 children in India's Jammu region died, allegedly after drinking a contaminated cough syrup.

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

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

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Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed.

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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

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

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Saturday 2 September 2023

Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Former top US diplomat Bill Richardson dies aged 75

The former US envoy to the UN won praise for his work freeing detained Americans around the world.

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Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum.

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Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath

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

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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

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

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Friday 1 September 2023

UK scientists tackle periods in polar research

How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation.

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Russia labels editor and Nobel winner Dmitry Muratov 'foreign agent'

Dmitry Muratov's Novaya Gazeta daily lost its licence in Russia and now he is labelled a "foreign agent".

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Pakistan's Supreme Court 'Rekindles Hope', Opposes Forced Marriages of Christian Girls

The Supreme Court in Pakistan has ordered the government to respond to a complaint demanding lower courts stop allowing forced conversion and marriage of minority girls in the predominantly Muslim country. The decision could make way for the country to adopt laws that would protect young girls, says a new report. 

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Woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis' hair is 172.72cm (5ft 8in) long. She says she has to braid it to keep it safe.

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Thursday 31 August 2023

Diver ‘Merman Mike’ finds your treasures under water

A California scuba diver returns lost trinkets to their owners for free and picks up trash along the way.

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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.

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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.

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EXCLUSIVE: Prominent Christian Pastor Narrowly Escapes Russia, Hunted for Opposing War in Ukraine

Russia is deploying repressive and vicious tactics to silence its citizens who protest the government's war in Ukraine. Thousands of anti-war activists have been rounded up by the Kremlin. Among them, scores of Christians, including respected Pastor Yuri Sipko who fled for his life.

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Brazilian Young People Overwhelmingly Embrace Christ, Survey Reveals

Thousands of teenagers in Latin America are committing to Christianity, becoming engaged with the Bible, and learning more about Jesus, according to a new poll. 

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Clarence Thomas: US Supreme Court judge acknowledges paid-for trips

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been at the centre of a row over paid-for trips and gifts.

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Wednesday 30 August 2023

Is China's economy 'a ticking time bomb'?

The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.

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Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?

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BBC gets first glimpse of devastation in Cedar Key

The BBC's Helena Humphrey is on the ground in Cedar Key, a town hit hard by Hurricane Idalia.

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Hurricane Idalia: Incredible footage shows destructive storm from space

Satellite imagery shows the deadly US storm moving in and also Franklin threatening nearby.

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Tuesday 29 August 2023

Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east

The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks.

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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.

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On patrol with Tunisia's coast guard: Nine boats in 24 hours

BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents.

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Rare footage of St Elmo's Fire as hurricane approaches

Pilots evacuating from a Florida military base caught the electrical storm from the cockpit.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice

Hundreds attend a wake for Andrii Pilshchykov, one of Ukraine's most celebrated fighter pilots.

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Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried.

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Monday 28 August 2023

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport.

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Texas man shoots through door to fend off robbers

Burglars posing as repair men tried to break through the door when they believed nobody was home.

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Terry Gou: Why is Foxconn billionaire running for Taiwan president?

The electronics billionaire has charisma and China experience - but the opposition vote is divided.

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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years

The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.

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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.

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Wildfires Rage Across Greece as Authorities Arrest Dozens for Arson - More Than 160 Fire Crimes

Hundreds of firefighters in Greece have been battling deadly wildfires for nearly 10 days as officials have arrested more than 160 people in relation to the fires ravaging the country.

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Sunday 27 August 2023

Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming

Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia.

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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?

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China’s summer of climate destruction

China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.

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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.

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Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

Roberto Mancini is named the new manager of Saudi Arabia two weeks after he resigned as Italy head coach.

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Hallstatt: Austrian town protests against mass tourism

Hallstatt, in the Alps, has a population of 700 but can get up to 10,000 visitors a day.

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Saturday 26 August 2023

The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires

Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks".

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Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens

The injured include 26 firefighters sent to a stricken liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station near Bucharest.

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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.

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Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida

A man opened fire and barricaded himself in a store before being shot dead by police, reports say.

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