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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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