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Saturday, December 31, 2022

New Year celebrations: How the world brought in 2023 https://ift.tt/YJBba32

As the world turns more and more countries greet 2023.

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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI https://ift.tt/YJBba32

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

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UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation https://ift.tt/YJBba32

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel.

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Friday, December 30, 2022

North Korea ends year with ballistic missiles launch https://ift.tt/pAWv24F

Pyongyang has fired more missiles this year than ever before as it focuses on weapons development.

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Pele in Africa: The man, the myth, the legend https://ift.tt/pAWv24F

The first black football icon had a huge impact in Africa and his trips to the continent were full of drama.

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2022 viral videos: Six social media moments that charmed Indians https://ift.tt/pAWv24F

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

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Covid in China: WHO calls on Beijing to strengthen its response https://ift.tt/pAWv24F

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

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Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025 https://ift.tt/pAWv24F

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

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Afrochella: Shock at end of Ghana music festival https://ift.tt/pAWv24F

The festival is extremely popular with African Americans who like to see in the New Year in Africa.

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Belarus says it downed Ukraine air defence missile https://ift.tt/y8A5HPQ

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

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Venugopal Dhoot: How debt and bad loan led to Videocon owner's downfall https://ift.tt/y8A5HPQ

Venugopal Dhoot was arrested earlier this week in a case of fraud, which he denies.

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2022 in pictures: Striking photos from around the world https://ift.tt/y8A5HPQ

A selection of some of the most powerful pictures taken by news agency photographers around the world this year.

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Pele: Brazilians react to football legend's death https://ift.tt/y8A5HPQ

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

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Covid: Why are some places testing Chinese arrivals? https://ift.tt/y8A5HPQ

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

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Marion Biotech: Uzbekistan links child deaths to India cough syrup https://ift.tt/C0kMiL1

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

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

At this Texas school, every student is a teen mother https://ift.tt/C0kMiL1

Motherhood has been at the centre of heated US debate - this school shows how it's reshaping lives.

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Fatphobia: The Brazil women fighting prejudices https://ift.tt/C0kMiL1

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

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Ukraine fighting is deadlocked, spy chief Kyrylo Budanov tells BBC https://ift.tt/C0kMiL1

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

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Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax https://ift.tt/C0kMiL1

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

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Calls on Iran to settle dispute over Ukraine PS752 jet downing https://ift.tt/C0kMiL1

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

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Afghanistan Taliban: 'I wish God had never created women' https://ift.tt/oPBaMQ0

An Afghan teenager says animals have more freedom than women under Taliban rule.

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UN Security Council urges Taliban to reverse restrictions on women https://ift.tt/oPBaMQ0

The Taliban have recently banned women from attending university and working for NGOs.

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What women on minimum wage gave up in 2022 https://ift.tt/oPBaMQ0

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

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The Senegal man on a mission to plant five million trees https://ift.tt/oPBaMQ0

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

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Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place https://ift.tt/oPBaMQ0

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

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Spain announces €10bn help to fight rising prices https://ift.tt/oPBaMQ0

PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Monday, December 26, 2022

Kosovo: Serbia puts troops on high alert over rising tensions https://ift.tt/iO10HMo

Sabre-rattling grows amid claims an attack is being planned on the territory's ethnic Serb areas.

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Somalia's opioid overdose: Young, female and addicted https://ift.tt/iO10HMo

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

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Ukraine war: Five ways conflict could go in 2023 https://ift.tt/iO10HMo

As the conflict enters its second calendar year, experts predict what could happen on the ground.

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The truth about 'medbeds' - a miracle cure that doesn't exist https://ift.tt/iO10HMo

Why has a fictional miracle cure taken off online - and who's making money out of it?

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The town giving sober teens free beer https://ift.tt/iO10HMo

How one town is tackling anti-social behaviour by rewarding sober party-goers with free drinks.

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The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts https://ift.tt/iO10HMo

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

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Seven die in coach plunge horror in Spain https://ift.tt/iO10HMo

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

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Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving https://ift.tt/iO10HMo

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

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Sunday, December 25, 2022

Ukraine war: Refugee girl played piano to hide the sound of bombs https://ift.tt/M35exEc

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

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort https://ift.tt/M35exEc

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm https://ift.tt/M35exEc

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

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Pope Francis calls for end to 'senseless' war in Ukraine https://ift.tt/aGY7T5E

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

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Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured https://ift.tt/aGY7T5E

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

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Saturday, December 24, 2022

Saving donkeys in the Holy Land https://ift.tt/aGY7T5E

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

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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day https://ift.tt/aGY7T5E

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

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Iran protests: Activist Narges Mohammadi details 'abuse' of detained women https://ift.tt/vhgDLGx

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

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Friday, December 23, 2022

Reunited: The Ukrainian couple who married near the front line https://ift.tt/vhgDLGx

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

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At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire https://ift.tt/vhgDLGx

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

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Canada's polar bear population plummets - government report https://ift.tt/vhgDLGx

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

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Winter storm's icy blast hits 200 million in US https://ift.tt/vhgDLGx

So far at least 12 deaths have been linked to the cold snap, which has brought blizzards and floods.

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Megan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper https://ift.tt/vhgDLGx

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

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Russia may send empty Soyuz to bring ISS crew home https://ift.tt/KTvUtpf

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

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Anxious Christmas for families of Indians held in Nigeria https://ift.tt/KTvUtpf

Families of 16 Indian sailors who have been detained in Africa since August say they are waiting anxiously.

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He Huang: How a comedian divided Chinese social media https://ift.tt/KTvUtpf

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

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Journey star tells his bandmate to stop performing for Donald Trump https://ift.tt/KTvUtpf

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

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Suspected Russian spy held by German intelligence https://ift.tt/KTvUtpf

The man, named only as Carsten L, is arrested in Berlin in a possible case of treason.

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How did Salt Bae get to hold World Cup after final? https://ift.tt/KTvUtpf

Fifa is investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae and a number of other people gained "undue access" to the pitch at the end of the World Cup final in Qatar.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

China Covid: 'Everyone I know is getting a fever' https://ift.tt/yBrgkY8

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

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Fleeing China's Covid lockdowns for the US - through a Central American jungle https://ift.tt/yBrgkY8

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

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In pictures: Zelensky's momentous day in Washington https://ift.tt/yBrgkY8

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

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Ukraine war: Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone https://ift.tt/yBrgkY8

On his first overseas trip since the Russian invasion began, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the US.

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Israel's most right-wing government agreed under Benjamin Netanyahu https://ift.tt/yBrgkY8

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

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Bomb cyclone: Powerful winter storm may disrupt holiday travel https://ift.tt/yBrgkY8

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions could unleash travel chaos across the US and Canada.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

How to stay safe in possible US winter weather bomb cyclone https://ift.tt/QiNxptz

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

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Nurses' strike: 'If we have to, we'll continue to strike' https://ift.tt/QiNxptz

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

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Ukraine's Zelensky planning to visit US on Wednesday - reports https://ift.tt/QiNxptz

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

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World Cup: The crowd goes wild for Argentina... in Bangladesh https://ift.tt/QiNxptz

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

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Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive? https://ift.tt/QiNxptz

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

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Monday, December 19, 2022

Explaining the criminal charges January 6 committee recommended for Trump https://ift.tt/thnjPSV

The 6 January committee says there's enough evidence to prosecute the former president on four charges.

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In pictures: France receive heroes' welcome in Paris after World Cup heartbreak https://ift.tt/thnjPSV

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

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Capitol riot committee seeks four criminal charges for Trump https://ift.tt/thnjPSV

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

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EU moves to ensure animal medicine supplies https://ift.tt/thnjPSV

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

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Lionel Messi named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year https://ift.tt/thnjPSV

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

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Sunday, December 18, 2022

World Cup 2022: 'Argentina really needed this win' https://ift.tt/thnjPSV

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

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Ukraine war: How pathologists identify victims of Russia's invasion https://ift.tt/thnjPSV

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

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German cathedral school allows girl choristers after 1,000 years https://ift.tt/WeLdPUA

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

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Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms https://ift.tt/WeLdPUA

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

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World Cup 2022: Elation in Argentina, sorrow in France - fans react https://ift.tt/WeLdPUA

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

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Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire https://ift.tt/WeLdPUA

Officials say an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in a tunnel linking Kabul to the north.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears https://ift.tt/WeLdPUA

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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Saturday, December 17, 2022

Ukraine wartime Christmas tree made from camouflage nets https://ift.tt/WeLdPUA

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

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Peru-Bolivia border blocked by protesters https://ift.tt/3ZI8h1p

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

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Ethiopia’s PM sees OLA rebellion grow in his own backyard https://ift.tt/3ZI8h1p

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

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Eurovision 2023: Ukraine chooses Tvorchi from bomb shelter https://ift.tt/3ZI8h1p

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

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The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling https://ift.tt/3ZI8h1p

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

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Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested https://ift.tt/3ZI8h1p

Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement gripping Iran.

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Angelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee envoy https://ift.tt/3ZI8h1p

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

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ANC conference: SA President Ramaphosa struggles to stop hecklers in own party https://ift.tt/AfYadLk

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

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From refugee camp to the World Cup: The Syrian players hoping to make it big https://ift.tt/AfYadLk

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

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Toddler survives hippo attack in Uganda https://ift.tt/AfYadLk

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

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Wildfires rip through Chile as temperatures soar https://ift.tt/AfYadLk

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

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Brittney Griner vows to play this season after prisoner swap https://ift.tt/AfYadLk

The basketball star speaks for the first time since her release from Russian custody last week.

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Nirbhaya case: The rape victim’s mum fighting for India’s daughters https://ift.tt/AfYadLk

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

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Dave Chappelle's attacker jailed for stage tackle https://ift.tt/O0uZ6Ce

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

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Storm Efraín: Waist-deep floodwaters in Madrid metro after heavy rain https://ift.tt/O0uZ6Ce

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

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US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall https://ift.tt/O0uZ6Ce

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers.

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Polish police chief in hospital after gift from Ukrainian officials explodes https://ift.tt/O0uZ6Ce

A gift the officer received from a senior Ukrainian official explodes at police headquarters in Warsaw.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Suedi Murekezi: Russia frees US man in Ukraine prisoner swap https://ift.tt/O0uZ6Ce

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

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Sombath Somphone: The activist who disappeared at a police checkpoint https://ift.tt/O0uZ6Ce

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

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Peru political crisis: Why is Peru under a state of emergency? https://ift.tt/VUhLDiW

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

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Four in EU-Qatar bribery inquiry to stay in custody https://ift.tt/VUhLDiW

The arrests follow a year-long investigation into an alleged bribery affair involving Qatar.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence https://ift.tt/VUhLDiW

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

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Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’ https://ift.tt/VUhLDiW

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

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Megan Thee Stallion testifies Tory Lanez shot her https://ift.tt/VUhLDiW

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

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'I wish I hadn't survived': Why women are burning themselves in Iraqi Kurdistan https://ift.tt/VUhLDiW

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

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World Cup 2022: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - Messi and Alvarez put their side into World Cup final https://ift.tt/O0W2Nws

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

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Monday, December 12, 2022

India and China troops clash on Arunachal Pradesh mountain border https://ift.tt/O0W2Nws

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

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Tamil Nadu: Indian man's search for father's lost grave ends in Malaysia https://ift.tt/O0W2Nws

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

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Excommunicated: The women fighting to be priests https://ift.tt/O0W2Nws

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

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Why Taiwanese are among Ukraine's foreign fighters https://ift.tt/O0W2Nws

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

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas https://ift.tt/O0W2Nws

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

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EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief https://ift.tt/auoiUgL

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

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Sunday, December 11, 2022

Iran protests: Second execution carried out https://ift.tt/auoiUgL

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

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Ukraine war: The Russians locked up for refusing to fight https://ift.tt/auoiUgL

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

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One of Central America's most active volcanoes erupts again https://ift.tt/auoiUgL

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

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands https://ift.tt/auoiUgL

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

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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest https://ift.tt/auoiUgL

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

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South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush https://ift.tt/exiNTvh

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

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Saturday, December 10, 2022

Ukraine war: Odesa and Melitopol under attack https://ift.tt/exiNTvh

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

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Chile volcano: Alert issued after Lascar rumbles to life https://ift.tt/exiNTvh

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

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Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative https://ift.tt/exiNTvh

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

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career https://ift.tt/exiNTvh

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

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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal https://ift.tt/exiNTvh

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

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Idaho murders: Tips pour in about white car sought by police https://ift.tt/onPjfs0

Police say they are looking for the car and any occupants, who may have information about the case.

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World Cup 2022: Brazil 'in pain' after exit on penalties against Croatia https://ift.tt/onPjfs0

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

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Russia and Iran in full defence partnership - US https://ift.tt/onPjfs0

The US says it has seen reports that the countries are considering joint production of drones.

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George Floyd: Ex-officer J Alexander Kueng sentenced for manslaughter https://ift.tt/onPjfs0

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

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King Charles and Camilla meet Ryan Reynolds in Wrexham https://ift.tt/onPjfs0

King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status.

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World Cup 2022: Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 pens): Tite's men knocked out https://ift.tt/ijGSV17

Tournament favourites Brazil are knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia keep their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals.

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Africa's week in pictures: 2 - 8 December 2022 https://ift.tt/ijGSV17

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

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Portugal euthanasia: New legislation expected to approve assisted suicide https://ift.tt/ijGSV17

The legislation will allow medically assisted suicide in certain limited circumstances.

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The brothers running the Great Wall of China https://ift.tt/ijGSV17

Jimmy and Tommy Lindesay are covering the equivalent of a marathon every day for six months.

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The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac https://ift.tt/ijGSV17

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

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Schengen: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria https://ift.tt/ijGSV17

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

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Pope breaks down in tears over war in Ukraine https://ift.tt/ijGSV17

Pope Francis stops mid-prayer as he starts crying while talking about the suffering of Ukrainians.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

US state sues Chinese-owned TikTok over data https://ift.tt/7IFseLd

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

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Peru's ousted leader: The dramatic day in three moments https://ift.tt/7IFseLd

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

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Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison https://ift.tt/7IFseLd

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

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D'banj: Nigeria Afrobeats star arrested for youth fund fraud https://ift.tt/7IFseLd

Investigators say millions of dollars, intended to help unemployed youths, has gone missing.

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Ukraine war: Animal eye packages sent to embassies from Germany https://ift.tt/7IFseLd

Ukraine says bloody packages sent to its embassies bore the address of a German Tesla dealership.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Watch Morocco fans celebrate historic World Cup win https://ift.tt/gs9Nxbj

The north African team reach the quarter-finals for the first time after beating Spain on penalties.

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Apple sued by women over AirTag stalking https://ift.tt/gs9Nxbj

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

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Elon Musk's Neuralink firm facing animal testing investigation - report https://ift.tt/gs9Nxbj

Staff have complained that testing is being rushed and is causing needless deaths, Reuters reports.

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Ukraine war latest: Russian missile strikes force emergency power shutdowns https://ift.tt/pAc2Gg0

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

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Canada: Hockey star criticises Justin Trudeau over gun law https://ift.tt/pAc2Gg0

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

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Billie Eilish: Growing up in public has been bruising https://ift.tt/pAc2Gg0

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

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Schoolgirl killed in knife attack in Germany https://ift.tt/pAc2Gg0

Police say a man came out of a refugee shelter and attacked two teenagers on their way to school.

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US Supreme Court weighs clash between free speech and gay rights https://ift.tt/pAc2Gg0

A woman's refusal to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has reached the Supreme Court.

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Sunday, December 4, 2022

EasyJet flight safely diverts to Prague after bomb threat https://ift.tt/idE01e5

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

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Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: How I survived hijacking and captivity https://ift.tt/idE01e5

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

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Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs will not destroy our American dreams' https://ift.tt/idE01e5

Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with.

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Taiwan's front-line battle against mobile phone fraud https://ift.tt/idE01e5

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

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Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island https://ift.tt/7cJfXWF

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

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Saturday, December 3, 2022

Out on a spacewalk with Nasa astronauts at the ISS https://ift.tt/7cJfXWF

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

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Cutting energy prices will take years - power boss https://ift.tt/7cJfXWF

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

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US midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign https://ift.tt/7cJfXWF

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

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El Salvador: The people caught up in the gang crackdown https://ift.tt/7cJfXWF

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

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Columbia peace talks with leftist ELN rebels make progress https://ift.tt/7cJfXWF

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

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Senegal's parliament brawls after MP hits woman colleague https://ift.tt/LBZyEzF

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

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Friday, December 2, 2022

Ukraine war: Price cap on Russian oil will hit Putin immediately - US https://ift.tt/LBZyEzF

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

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Police foil group trying to steal Banksy mural from Ukraine wall https://ift.tt/LBZyEzF

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

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Chennai: Transfer of 1,000 India crocodiles raises thorny question https://ift.tt/LBZyEzF

The reptiles are being moved from a breeding centre to a far-away zoo, making conservationists uncomfortable.

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Anwar Ibrahim: Honeymoon as Malaysian PM will be brutally short https://ift.tt/LBZyEzF

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

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Police arrest elderly Alabama woman over unpaid $77 trash bill https://ift.tt/LBZyEzF

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

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Takeoff: Police arrest man in fatal shooting of rapper https://ift.tt/LBZyEzF

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

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Prince William and Kate: Young fan says meeting the two was 'insane' https://ift.tt/NvGTRUd

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

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Coca-Cola Christmas truck in flames in Romania https://ift.tt/NvGTRUd

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

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Juventus: Prosecutors call for club's board to face trial https://ift.tt/NvGTRUd

The Italian club's board resigned en masse this week - it denies allegations of false accounting.

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RSV and flu: US children's hospitals stretched by respiratory viruses https://ift.tt/NvGTRUd

More than three quarters of paediatric hospital beds were full in November, health officials say.

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World's most expensive cities: New York and Singapore top list https://ift.tt/NvGTRUd

The cost of living in both cities is now the joint highest worldwide, with Tel Aviv in third.

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

New Zealand and Finland PMs shoot down reporter's 'similar age' question https://ift.tt/JZjXvq2

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

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Climate change: US to pay $75m to relocate tribes facing flood threat https://ift.tt/JZjXvq2

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

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Hakeem Jeffries: The Democrat who is replacing Nancy Pelosi as leader https://ift.tt/JZjXvq2

With his unanimous election, the New Yorker becomes the first black person to lead a party in Congress.

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San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots' https://ift.tt/JZjXvq2

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

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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79 https://ift.tt/JZjXvq2

The singer-songwriter, behind some of the group's biggest hits, dies after an illness, her family says.

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Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed accused of defaming Aisha Buhari https://ift.tt/JZjXvq2

The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Ukraine war: The surrender hotline for Russian soldiers https://ift.tt/zts5EMh

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

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Respect for Marriage Act: Senate passes same-sex marriage bill https://ift.tt/zts5EMh

The bill now goes back to the Democrat-led House before President Biden signs it into law.

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Oath Keepers: ‘How I escaped my father’s militia’ https://ift.tt/zts5EMh

Militia leader Stewart Rhodes could face two decades in prison. It took his son years to escape him.

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Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of seditious conspiracy https://ift.tt/zts5EMh

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

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Shenzhou-15: China sends astronauts to Tiangong space station https://ift.tt/zts5EMh

China has sent astronauts to live on its space station, the second permanent outpost in orbit.

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Suitcase murder-suspect due before NZ court https://ift.tt/zts5EMh

A woman was arrested in South Korea after human remains were found in a suitcase bought at an auction.

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Gujarat election: PM Modi looms large in India state polls https://ift.tt/Mu9DPrn

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity is seen helping his party win polls in his home state Gujarat.

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Bird flu: What is it and what's behind the outbreak? https://ift.tt/Mu9DPrn

Why is bird flu so bad this year and why are scientists so concerned?

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Ukraine war: Chornobaivka airbase, symbol of Russian defeat https://ift.tt/Mu9DPrn

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

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Minnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk https://ift.tt/Mu9DPrn

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

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China Covid: How five dramatic days of protests unfolded https://ift.tt/Mu9DPrn

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

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Bob Dylan apologises for machine-printed 'signatures' https://ift.tt/Mu9DPrn

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

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Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site https://ift.tt/Mu9DPrn

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

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Sunday, November 27, 2022

New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train https://ift.tt/YeRnrTF

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York.

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Zero-Covid anger grows after deadly China fire https://ift.tt/YeRnrTF

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

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Queen Camilla to scrap tradition of ladies-in-waiting https://ift.tt/YeRnrTF

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

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Covid protests widen in China after Urumqi fire https://ift.tt/kCeM5I0

Videos on social media appear to show some protesters asking leader Xi Jinping to resign.

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Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate https://ift.tt/kCeM5I0

The government and opposition agree that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects.

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Ukraine conflict: How much damage has Russia done to power supplies? https://ift.tt/kCeM5I0

Russian air strikes have hit power supplies and health services, putting millions of lives at risk.

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Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules https://ift.tt/kCeM5I0

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

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Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia https://ift.tt/kCeM5I0

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

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China Xinjiang: Urumqi rocked by Covid lockdown protests after deadly fire https://ift.tt/kCeM5I0

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

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Friday, November 25, 2022

US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears https://ift.tt/kCeM5I0

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

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 November 2022 https://ift.tt/kCeM5I0

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

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Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct https://ift.tt/ECJ4ZMX

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

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US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack https://ift.tt/ECJ4ZMX

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

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World Cup: Iran protesters confronted at World Cup game against Wales https://ift.tt/ECJ4ZMX

Some fans had flags and T-shirts confiscated while others were shouted at and harassed.

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Emergencies Act: Trudeau defends use to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests https://ift.tt/ECJ4ZMX

The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter.

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

Quiz of the week: Who went round the Moon with Snoopy? https://ift.tt/ufFr6K3

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

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Olena Zelenska: We will endure https://ift.tt/ufFr6K3

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

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Algeria fires: Dozens sentenced to death for lynching https://ift.tt/ufFr6K3

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

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Iran football manager Queiroz confronts BBC's Shaimaa Khalil https://ift.tt/ufFr6K3

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil asked Iran footballer Mehdi Taremi for his view on the protests in Iran.

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Camilla gives Queen Elizabeth II's Paddington Bears to Barnardo's https://ift.tt/ufFr6K3

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

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Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah https://ift.tt/ufFr6K3

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Kosovo: Why is trouble flaring up between Serbs and the Albanian-led government? https://ift.tt/yL0xdPE

Serbs have been demonstrating in Kosovo, raising fears of renewed ethnic hostilities.

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World Cup 2022: What has and hasn’t been banned in Qatar? https://ift.tt/yL0xdPE

Are supporters in Qatar managing to keep up with the changes over alcohol, kit and freedom of speech?

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Three women among dozen publicly flogged in Afghanistan - Taliban official https://ift.tt/yL0xdPE

A crowd of about 5000 people watched the lashings, a punishment for "moral crimes".

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Turkey will launch Syria ground operation after strikes - Erdogan https://ift.tt/yL0xdPE

The Turkish president says its air strikes on Kurdish fighters since Sunday are "only the beginning".

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Gold coins worth €1.6m stolen in nine-minute heist from German museum https://ift.tt/yL0xdPE

Police in Germany say they are examining links between the theft and past heists from the country's museums.

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Danish World Cup pundit hears of mother's death https://ift.tt/yL0xdPE

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

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Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike https://ift.tt/yL0xdPE

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Antarctica penguins: How too much ice triggered population decline https://ift.tt/qyVG3ji

A large Adélie penguin population off Antarctica has fallen by 43% over the past decade.

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Mumbai's Aarey forest: The woman fighting to protect it from metro project https://ift.tt/qyVG3ji

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

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Viktor Orban 'Greater Hungary' scarf angers Romania and Ukraine https://ift.tt/qyVG3ji

Neighbours protest after Hungary's nationalist PM wore a scarf showing his country much expanded.

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Ukraine war: Russian ambassador quizzed over alleged war crimes https://ift.tt/qyVG3ji

Russia's UK ambassador is asked whether he accepts his country has committed war crimes in Ukraine.

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Ukraine monastery raid as SBU targets Russian agents https://ift.tt/qyVG3ji

Kyiv authorities say they want to stop Russia using the site for sabotage, intelligence or weapons.

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Tanzania plane crash: Rescue efforts delayed, report finds https://ift.tt/qyVG3ji

Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

Colombia in new peace talks with leftist ELN rebels https://ift.tt/qyVG3ji

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

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Rwanda's electric vehicle push has a faltering start https://ift.tt/qyVG3ji

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

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Qatar World Cup 2022: I walked 1,600km to get here https://ift.tt/qEfmYvG

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

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Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes https://ift.tt/qEfmYvG

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

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South African court orders release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus https://ift.tt/qEfmYvG

The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule.

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Millions of lives under threat in Ukraine this winter - WHO https://ift.tt/qEfmYvG

Millions are at risk as winter sets in as many are without power, a WHO official warns.

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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Changing the lives of Senegalese people disabled by clubfoot https://ift.tt/qEfmYvG

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

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Two prominent Iranian actresses arrested - state media https://ift.tt/qEfmYvG

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

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Lima airport: Truck hit by plane on Peru runway was on planned drill https://ift.tt/qEfmYvG

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

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

World Cup 2022: Spending the night at Qatar's £175-a-night fan village https://ift.tt/4RHrij5

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

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Is this really the end of Twitter? https://ift.tt/4RHrij5

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

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Equatorial Guinea's Obiang: World's longest-serving president eyes re-election https://ift.tt/4RHrij5

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

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Benzema out of Qatar World Cup https://ift.tt/4RHrij5

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

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Talking therapy: How ice cream is helping people discuss difficult topics https://ift.tt/4RHrij5

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

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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations https://ift.tt/qGHypYI

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

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Naomi Biden: Biden's granddaughter to marry at the White House https://ift.tt/qGHypYI

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

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Snowstorm hits New York state https://ift.tt/qGHypYI

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

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Ukraine war: Almost half Ukraine's energy system disabled, PM says https://ift.tt/t7pqwfc

As temperatures drop below freezing, Russian missiles have crippled parts of the country's energy system.

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Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star https://ift.tt/t7pqwfc

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week.

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Navalny: Russian opposition leader Navalny moved to solitary confinement https://ift.tt/t7pqwfc

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

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Nancy Pelosi: Five key moments in House speaker's career https://ift.tt/t7pqwfc

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

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Hakeem Jeffries: The Democrat who could succeed Nancy Pelosi https://ift.tt/t7pqwfc

Hakeem Jeffries, of New York, may become the first black person to lead a party in the US Congress.

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House Republicans says 'top priority' to probe Biden family https://ift.tt/t7pqwfc

"This is an investigation of Joe Biden," said one lawmaker, who will helm a powerful committee.

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Adnan Oktar: TV cult preacher jailed for 8,658 years in Turkey https://ift.tt/KkwThGv

Adnan Oktar has been convicted of sexual assault and abuse of minors in Turkey.

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Ukraine war: Billionaire Andrew Forrest launches $25bn fund for reconstruction https://ift.tt/KkwThGv

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

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US man sentenced to life for car-ramming killings https://ift.tt/KkwThGv

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

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'The time to grieve is over, it is time to be angry' https://ift.tt/KkwThGv

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

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US midterms: Republicans narrowly win back the House https://ift.tt/KkwThGv

Republicans secure 218 seats to control the House, though a dozen races are still to be called.

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G20: Xi accuses Trudeau of leaks to media about China-Canada relations https://ift.tt/KkwThGv

China's president was filmed rebuking his Canadian counterpart over alleged leaks of their meeting.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Donald Trump says he'll run for president again in 2024 https://ift.tt/QyVsi69

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

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Novak Djokovic visa ban overturned ahead of Australian Open https://ift.tt/QyVsi69

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

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Virginia McLaurin: Woman who danced with Obamas dies at 113 https://ift.tt/QyVsi69

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

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Small firms have a big role fighting climate change https://ift.tt/QyVsi69

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

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'I don't think Trump is the future': Voters on 2024 run https://ift.tt/QyVsi69

The BBC asked former Trump voters: Would you support him if he runs for the White House in 2024?

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Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report https://ift.tt/QyVsi69

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

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Monday, November 14, 2022

How the world got to 8 billion - and where next https://ift.tt/GyZQKDn

The BBC's Stephanie Hegarty explains the past, present and future of global population.

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Roberta Flack is unable to sing after ALS diagnosis https://ift.tt/GyZQKDn

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

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Sunday, November 13, 2022

Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos https://ift.tt/B0zSJr1

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

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Ukraine war: Russia guilty of war crimes in Kherson - Zelensky https://ift.tt/B0zSJr1

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

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COP27: Fears of compromise on key 1.5C global temperature issue https://ift.tt/B0zSJr1

There are fears the commitment to a key warming limit may soften as nations seek agreement in Egypt.

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Ukraine war: Russian activist writes letters from jail https://ift.tt/B0zSJr1

Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, charged with treason, writes to the BBC from his jail cell.

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EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot https://ift.tt/B0zSJr1

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

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Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president https://ift.tt/B0zSJr1

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

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

US midterms: Democrats retain control of Senate after key Nevada victory https://ift.tt/cCiNxLd

The results for Joe Biden's Democrats amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years.

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Switzerland migrant children demand immigration policy apology https://ift.tt/cCiNxLd

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

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Zimbabwe's dilemma over deadly elephant attacks https://ift.tt/cCiNxLd

As the wildlife frontline becomes more dangerous, southern African nations want an end to the ivory ban.

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Remembrance: Finding the faces of forgotten comrades https://ift.tt/cCiNxLd

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

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People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain https://ift.tt/cCiNxLd

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

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies https://ift.tt/cCiNxLd

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

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid https://ift.tt/cCiNxLd

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Big Ben’s iconic bongs return after restoration work https://ift.tt/FHrGodU

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

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Takeoff: Fans pay respects to Migos rapper at Atlanta ceremony https://ift.tt/FHrGodU

Fans packed into an Atlanta stadium in a "celebration of life" ceremony for the 28-year-old musician.

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COP27: Joe Biden issues climate rallying cry to world leaders https://ift.tt/FHrGodU

The US president also defends his country's climate leadership at the UN summit COP27.

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Remains of US soldier Tommie Hanks identified after 72 years https://ift.tt/FHrGodU

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

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Swedish brothers charged as spies for Russia https://ift.tt/FHrGodU

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

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Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players https://ift.tt/FHrGodU

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

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US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss https://ift.tt/FHrGodU

Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Inside the capture of a Russian oligarch's superyacht https://ift.tt/iTYXndO

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

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Ukraine war: Refugee's wife died at maternity hospital https://ift.tt/iTYXndO

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

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Russian-Canadian arrested over global LockBit ransomware campaign https://ift.tt/iTYXndO

Mikhail Vasiliev is accused of involvement in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv claims major gains as Russia exits Kherson https://ift.tt/iTYXndO

Kyiv reports rapid advances of seven kilometres after Moscow said it would leave the key city.

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Kherson: As Russia retreats, Ukrainians still fear a trap https://ift.tt/iTYXndO

"I learnt not to believe a word the Russians say," one resident tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Biden chuckles at thought of Trump running again https://ift.tt/0LjEP64

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

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T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya’s story of pain, grit and glory https://ift.tt/0LjEP64

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

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Powerball: Store owner who sold record US Powerball ticket gets $1m bonus https://ift.tt/0LjEP64

Joseph Chahayed will continue to work in his California shop despite the windfall from the $2bn ticket.

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Iran protester: 'We could hear the beatings and screams in jail' https://ift.tt/0LjEP64

A woman released from detention tells the BBC she witnessed physical and psychological torture.

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Jennifer Aniston has zero regrets about trying IVF https://ift.tt/0LjEP64

The Morning Show and Friends star says she tried to get pregnant but "the ship has sailed".

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Elon Musk sells almost $4bn of Tesla shares https://ift.tt/JWyHF2R

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

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Why Kenya is turning to genetically modified crops to help with drought https://ift.tt/JWyHF2R

The government sees them as a way to lessen the impact of a lack of rain but some farmers are wary.

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COP27: What is the climate impact of private jets? https://ift.tt/JWyHF2R

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

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian MP confronts sister of jailed activist https://ift.tt/JWyHF2R

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

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Hollywood actor Sean Penn gives his Oscar to Zelensky https://ift.tt/JWyHF2R

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

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US midterms: Donald Trump says his announcement next week will be 'very exciting day' https://ift.tt/JWyHF2R

Speaking in Florida, the ex-president says his announcement next week will be "a very exciting day".

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Putin allies who criticise Russia's war machine https://ift.tt/cM4Gisd

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

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Ukraine war: US confirms 'communications' with Kremlin https://ift.tt/cM4Gisd

Jake Sullivan reportedly held talks with Kremlin aides to guard against nuclear escalation in Ukraine.

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COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal https://ift.tt/cM4Gisd

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

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Sriram Krishnan: The Indian-American 'helping' Elon Musk run Twitter https://ift.tt/cM4Gisd

Who is Sriram Krishnan, the India-born tech expert who is reportedly in Elon Musk's "inner circle"?

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Sunday, November 6, 2022

Ethiopia conflict: Looking for clues in video of forgotten massacre https://ift.tt/vNUkn8S

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

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Why slave descendants want the Benin Bronzes to stay in US https://ift.tt/vNUkn8S

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

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The agony of not knowing, as Mariupol mass burial sites grow https://ift.tt/vNUkn8S

Residents described the heartache of not knowing where their family members are buried.

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US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online https://ift.tt/vNUkn8S

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

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Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother https://ift.tt/vNUkn8S

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

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Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it? https://ift.tt/vNUkn8S

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

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Peru: Police clash with protesters in capital Lima https://ift.tt/vNUkn8S

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

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Peru anti-government protest grips capital Lima https://ift.tt/vNUkn8S

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

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

Why abortion matters in crucial US elections https://ift.tt/vNUkn8S

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

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Duelling US presidents descend on key swing state Pennsylvania https://ift.tt/UHY94Nq

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

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Sam Matekane - can a diamond magnate help Lesotho to sparkle? https://ift.tt/UHY94Nq

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

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Aaron Carter: Singer, rapper and brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick dies aged 34 https://ift.tt/UHY94Nq

Aaron Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter.

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Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states https://ift.tt/UHY94Nq

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

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Friday, November 4, 2022

COP27: Climate anxiety is rising - it might be a good thing https://ift.tt/YsXWmyk

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

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Itaewon crush: How South Korea let down its young people https://ift.tt/YsXWmyk

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

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Powerball: Lotto fever grips US for $1.6bn world record prize https://ift.tt/YsXWmyk

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

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Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop https://ift.tt/YsXWmyk

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

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Sudhir Suri: Radical Hindu leader shot dead in Amritsar https://ift.tt/YsXWmyk

Sudhir Suri was shot several times while protesting in the holy Sikh city of Amritsar.

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Imran Khan speaks publicly for first time since surviving shooting https://ift.tt/YsXWmyk

In his first comments since the attack, Pakistan's former PM says two shooters tried to kill him.

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Twitter to make job cuts after Elon Musk takeover https://ift.tt/Ux6yBH8

The social media giant says staff will be told on Friday whether they are to be laid off.

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India gambles on building a leading drone industry https://ift.tt/Ux6yBH8

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

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Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital after hammer attack https://ift.tt/Ux6yBH8

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

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Blank Panther: Wakanda Forever cast arrive at London's premiere https://ift.tt/Ux6yBH8

Stars of the film including Michaela Coel, Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong'o are on the red carpet.

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Ethiopia civil war: Tigray truce a triumph PM Abiy Ahmed https://ift.tt/Ux6yBH8

Huge concessions have been made by Tigray leaders to end a two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Somalia’s men in sarongs taking on al-Shabab militants https://ift.tt/B2fA54D

Some unlikely fighters are strengthening Somalia's arsenal in its war against al-Shabab.

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China Covid: Panic and fear drove iPhone factory breakout https://ift.tt/B2fA54D

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

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Iran protests: The dance video I dared not share https://ift.tt/B2fA54D

Dancer Sarina was banned from performing but is now sharing her work in solidarity with protesting women.

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Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is you' copyright lawsuit dropped https://ift.tt/B2fA54D

A copyright claim against the hit song All I Want for Christmas is You has been withdrawn.

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Russian commanders discussed using nuclear arms in Ukraine, says US https://ift.tt/B2fA54D

Military leaders are said to have talked about how and when they might use the weapons in Ukraine.

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US interest rates rise to fresh 14-year high https://ift.tt/B2fA54D

The Federal Reserve is steering borrowing costs higher at the fastest rate in decades.

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South Korea video shows missiles being fired https://ift.tt/B2fA54D

The South Korean Defence Ministry released video purportedly showing retaliation towards the north.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

North Korea: Air raid warning triggered after Pyongyang launches missiles https://ift.tt/B2fA54D

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

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Brazil: Chaotic scenes as Bolsonaro's supporters take to the streets https://ift.tt/CvYMP6n

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

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Takeoff: Police chief says sometimes hip hop gets a bad name https://ift.tt/CvYMP6n

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

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Elon Musk says $8 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick https://ift.tt/CvYMP6n

Critics say the change could make it harder for people to find reliable sources on the social media site.

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South Korea: How the Halloween tragedy unfolded https://ift.tt/CvYMP6n

The incident occurred on Saturday night, as tens of thousands celebrated Halloween in Itaewon.

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Itaewon crush: Five friends went out for Halloween; only two came home https://ift.tt/CvYMP6n

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

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Ukraine war: Tales of endurance and hardship as winter looms https://ift.tt/CvYMP6n

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

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Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine https://ift.tt/CvYMP6n

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

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US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree https://ift.tt/sp4gf8k

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

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Ukraine war: Kyiv locals seen queuing for water https://ift.tt/sp4gf8k

Russian missiles struck key facilities across Ukraine cutting off water for many people in the capital.

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts https://ift.tt/sp4gf8k

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

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Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary https://ift.tt/sp4gf8k

Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum transformed the face and fate of Bilbao when it opened in 1997.

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Nigeria floods: 'I have nowhere to go' https://ift.tt/sp4gf8k

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

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Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro https://ift.tt/1GfTlKL

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

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Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises https://ift.tt/1GfTlKL

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

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

The Nigerian woman cleaning up a land soaked in oil https://ift.tt/1GfTlKL

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

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Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife? https://ift.tt/1GfTlKL

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

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Brazil's Bolsonaro and Lula battle it out for top job https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

Brazilians on both sides of the political divide say they are anxious ahead of the deciding vote.

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Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film.

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Meet the designers with learning disabilities https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia.

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South Korea: Droves of revellers leave area after deadly Seoul crush https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

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

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South Korea Halloween crush: Video shows panic as crowd surges https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

Halloween revellers are seen struggling in huge crowds as emergency services attend the scene.

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Philippines storm Nalgae kills dozens in floods and mudslides https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

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

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Will Donald Trump go back on to Twitter? https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

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

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Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host? https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

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

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Trapped in Saudi Arabia: A mother's fight to free her daughter https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

Carly took her daughter to Saudi Arabia to visit her father. Three years later, she's still there.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 October 2022 https://ift.tt/ZV5JiSt

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

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Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears https://ift.tt/MU2pd6K

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

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Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy https://ift.tt/MU2pd6K

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic.

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Elon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter https://ift.tt/MU2pd6K

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

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How Brazil's election campaign turned ugly https://ift.tt/MU2pd6K

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

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Sliding yen: What is happening to the Japanese currency? https://ift.tt/MU2pd6K

The country's central bank is expected to keep interest rates below zero even as the currency slides.

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Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader https://ift.tt/MU2pd6K

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

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Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami https://ift.tt/aAGmbR6

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Lee Jae-yong: Samsung appoints convicted heir to top job https://ift.tt/aAGmbR6

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

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Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban https://ift.tt/aAGmbR6

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

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Aastha Arora: Where is India's billionth baby now? https://ift.tt/aAGmbR6

The BBC revisits Aastha Arora - "the special baby" whose birth in 2000 made global headlines.

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Brazil election: Why are the poor voting for Lula? https://ift.tt/aAGmbR6

Poverty is a huge election issue as many Brazilians struggle amid the cost of living crisis.

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The impact of Iran's uprising beyond its borders https://ift.tt/aAGmbR6

Tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan are high, following several missile and drone attacks in the region from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

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Six children in same Uganda family catch Ebola https://ift.tt/UitpexE

Their schools in the capital Kampala have not been closed - yet the virus is highly contagious.

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Indonesian woman's body found dead inside python, say reports https://ift.tt/UitpexE

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

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Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank https://ift.tt/UitpexE

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

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

China accused of illegal police stations in Netherlands https://ift.tt/UitpexE

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

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COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report https://ift.tt/UitpexE

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

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Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days https://ift.tt/UitpexE

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

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Ukraine war: South Africa refuses to seize sanctioned Russian superyacht https://ift.tt/UitpexE

Pretoria says it sees no reason to seize the yacht owned by Russia's richest man, Alexei Mordashov.

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Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine https://ift.tt/wh6QBjC

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

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Ukraine war: UN nuclear watchdog to inspect Ukrainian sites https://ift.tt/ohGQT8c

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

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'I feel less alone': The pandemic's varied effects on wellbeing https://ift.tt/ohGQT8c

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

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Sunak's rise to PM a 'ground-breaking milestone' - Biden https://ift.tt/ohGQT8c

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

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Inflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation' https://ift.tt/ohGQT8c

Nearly 80% of Canadians blame grocers for higher food prices, but economists say it's complicated.

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US charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

US officials believe China tried to obstruct an investigation, steal technology and intimidate dissidents.

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St Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning.

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Korean Air crash: Plane overruns runway in bad weather https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

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

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker's regeneration reveals a new Doctor https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

Avoid reading unless you're happy for major spoilers, as the 13th Doctor leaves the show.

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Verstappen equals record with dramatic US GP win https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

Max Verstappen fought back to pass Lewis Hamilton to win a dramatic United States Grand Prix and equal the record for victories in a season.

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Rugby League World Cup: Lebanon 32-14 Ireland - Five-try Cedars beat Wolfhounds https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

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

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Brazil politician throws grenades at police in Rio de Janeiro state https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

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

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US midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

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

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Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

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

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health https://ift.tt/ioAfGID

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

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world https://ift.tt/SvrYJZa

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

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Hurricane Roslyn: Mexico braces for powerful storm https://ift.tt/SvrYJZa

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

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Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support https://ift.tt/SvrYJZa

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

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Cost of living: Why more Australians are giving up their pets https://ift.tt/SvrYJZa

The cost of pet food has soared in Australia due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces' https://ift.tt/SvrYJZa

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

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Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil? https://ift.tt/SvrYJZa

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

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Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain https://ift.tt/SvrYJZa

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.

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Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78 https://ift.tt/SvrYJZa

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

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Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting https://ift.tt/fX9mIev

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

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Friday, October 21, 2022

China congress: How one man on a bridge marred Xi Jinping's big moment https://ift.tt/fX9mIev

The striking protest tapped into a vein of discontent, leaving an enduring legacy in Chinese dissent.

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The racism row engulfing Australian netball https://ift.tt/fX9mIev

The national team's only Aboriginal player has been "thrown under the bus" for speaking up, critics say.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election https://ift.tt/fX9mIev

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

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Who is Giorgia Meloni? Italy's new far-right PM rise to the top https://ift.tt/fX9mIev

Politically active since she was a teenager, she has come to power partly by fortune.

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Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems https://ift.tt/fX9mIev

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

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Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says https://ift.tt/fX9mIev

Russia has mobilised many thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. But Mikhail Ashichev refuses to go.

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Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee https://ift.tt/fX9mIev

If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

TikTok denies it could be used to track US citizens https://ift.tt/P7pmH5V

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

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Fuel blaze engulfs Mexico railway and homes https://ift.tt/P7pmH5V

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

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Huge marine reserve in Hawaii boosts tuna stocks https://ift.tt/P7pmH5V

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

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Italy on verge of new government despite row https://ift.tt/P7pmH5V

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

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New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit https://ift.tt/P7pmH5V

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

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Ukraine war: Iranian drone experts 'on the ground' in Crimea - US https://ift.tt/P7pmH5V

Tehran has experts on the ground in Crimea helping with drone attacks on Ukraine, the White House says.

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Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure https://ift.tt/P7pmH5V

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Tesla sales climb but miss expectations https://ift.tt/tVUrzx4

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

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Trump questioned under oath over rape accuser's defamation case https://ift.tt/tVUrzx4

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

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space https://ift.tt/tVUrzx4

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

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Ukraine round-up: Kherson evacuation and Putin's letters to Berlusconi https://ift.tt/tVUrzx4

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

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches' https://ift.tt/tVUrzx4

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

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Joe Biden's unusual fight to bring down gas prices https://ift.tt/tVUrzx4

The US president has gone to unusual lengths to try to rein in the price of fuel.

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Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes https://ift.tt/tVUrzx4

Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Netflix: Big hits help reverse subscriber losses https://ift.tt/YUXQfq5

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

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Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat https://ift.tt/YUXQfq5

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

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Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian https://ift.tt/YUXQfq5

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

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Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling https://ift.tt/YUXQfq5

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

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Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired https://ift.tt/YUXQfq5

The capital Kyiv is hit again and President Zelensky says 30% of power stations have been destroyed.

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Paris murder: Killing of Lola, 12, sparks immigration row in France https://ift.tt/YUXQfq5

Grief and outrage over the killing of 12-year-old Lola turns to debate over the suspect's migrant status.

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Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban https://ift.tt/YUXQfq5

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty".

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids https://ift.tt/igGsN5S

Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists.

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Emiliano Sala: 'A tragic plane crash; a stain on football's reputation' https://ift.tt/igGsN5S

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

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Fuel protests in more than 90 countries, BBC analysis https://ift.tt/igGsN5S

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

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Kevin Spacey denies sex abuse claim during testimony at his trial https://ift.tt/igGsN5S

The actor is on trial in New York over an allegation he touched a 14-year-old boy at a party in 1986.

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Ukraine war round-up: A drone attack and a fire engine delivery https://ift.tt/igGsN5S

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

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Hong Kong protester dragged into Manchester Chinese consulate grounds and beaten up https://ift.tt/7GEj6Ka

Clashes broke out after unidentified men attacked placards at a Hong Kong pro-democracy protest.

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Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building https://ift.tt/7GEj6Ka

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

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes https://ift.tt/7GEj6Ka

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

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Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked https://ift.tt/7GEj6Ka

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

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Somalia drought: The moment a two-year-old dies from hunger https://ift.tt/7GEj6Ka

Andrew Harding reports on one family’s agonising loss in Somalia amid growing fears of a famine.

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How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable https://ift.tt/7GEj6Ka

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

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Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead https://ift.tt/7GEj6Ka

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

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Families reunite on the Mexico-US border https://ift.tt/7GEj6Ka

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

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Ebola in Uganda: Three-week lockdown announced for two districts https://ift.tt/WBePUsA

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

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How Ukraine is winning the social media war https://ift.tt/WBePUsA

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

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Ukraine war: Russian's exhausting ordeal to escape conscription https://ift.tt/WBePUsA

This young man calls the Ukraine invasion a 'war against our own people'.

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Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos https://ift.tt/WBePUsA

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

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Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard https://ift.tt/WBePUsA

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

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Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre https://ift.tt/WBePUsA

Video appears to show the sky lit up orange as flames are seen behind a tower, and smoke billows.

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Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete https://ift.tt/WBePUsA

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island.

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Bakhmut: The Ukrainian city where Russia is still advancing https://ift.tt/jhfTVZs

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

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Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail' https://ift.tt/jhfTVZs

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

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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from many university subjects https://ift.tt/jhfTVZs

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

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Nigeria's worst floods in a decade https://ift.tt/jhfTVZs

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

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Turkish mine explosion kills 22 and leaves dozens trapped https://ift.tt/jhfTVZs

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

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Iran: How we are uncovering the protests and crackdowns https://ift.tt/jhfTVZs

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

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Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state https://ift.tt/jhfTVZs

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade.

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Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video https://ift.tt/jhfTVZs

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media.

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Ringo Starr cancels North America tour with Covid https://ift.tt/vZRLHao

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

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New footage shows Nancy Pelosi during Jan 6 riots https://ift.tt/vZRLHao

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

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January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify https://ift.tt/vZRLHao

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

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Princess Amalia: Security fears force Dutch princess from student home https://ift.tt/vZRLHao

Her parents gave details in an emotional encounter with the press, during a state visit to Sweden.

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Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament https://ift.tt/vZRLHao

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

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Parkland school shooting: Families devastated as gunman spared death https://ift.tt/vZRLHao

The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty.

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Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian court drops charges against separatist Ipob leader https://ift.tt/vZRLHao

Nnamdi Kanu was illegally arrested and extradited, a court rules in a major blow to the government.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Ethiopia's civil war: Inside Tigray's capital Mekelle https://ift.tt/LbP5iJ9

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

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China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force? https://ift.tt/LbP5iJ9

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

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Ukraine war: UN General Assembly condemns Russia annexation https://ift.tt/LbP5iJ9

The overwhelming vote saw 143 countries condemn Russia's attempt to annex four regions of Ukraine.

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Fatboy Slim car park gig shut down https://ift.tt/LbP5iJ9

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

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Is religious freedom under attack in Nigeria? https://ift.tt/LbP5iJ9

Religious freedom is protected under the Nigeria's constitution but religious bodies have increasingly been under attack.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Sir David Jason describes Covid collapse https://ift.tt/LbP5iJ9

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

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Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for more sanctions after 'new wave of terror' https://ift.tt/MCwIr5Y

Ukraine's president calls for even tougher sanctions against Russia after heavy missile strikes.

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TikTok profits from livestreams of refugees begging https://ift.tt/MCwIr5Y

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

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Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia? https://ift.tt/MCwIr5Y

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

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China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide https://ift.tt/MCwIr5Y

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

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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset https://ift.tt/MCwIr5Y

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push.

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Swiss frog numbers jump after mass pond digging https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

Scientists brought endangered species back from the brink by simply building more ponds.

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Air France Crash: Aviation bosses heckled as trial begins https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

Relatives of those who died in the Air France crash yelled "shame" as the trial started in Paris.

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‘Exploited’ foreign doctors worry about risk to UK patients https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

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

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Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

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

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One of world's most active volcanoes erupts again https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

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

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War in Ukraine: Russia's forces are exhausted, says GCHQ head https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

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

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Ukraine war: US condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes on Ukraine https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

Russia is widely condemned after launching missile strikes across Ukraine, including on central Kyiv.

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Ukraine's day of missile strikes in a minute https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

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

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Ukraine war: BBC journalist ducks as explosions hit central Kyiv https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

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

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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops https://ift.tt/GDbK8c2

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

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Why Russia is cheering on the Burkina Faso coup https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

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

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US immigration: Why Indians are fleeing halfway around the world https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

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

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Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

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

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Names released of victims in Irish explosion https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

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

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Ukraine war: 'Russian missiles' leave Zaporizhzhia flats in ruins https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

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

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

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

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Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17 https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

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

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

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

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Who wields the most power in Iran? https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

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

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Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade https://ift.tt/rmQD59X

Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC.

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Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces https://ift.tt/Ue0Trxm

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Haiti asks world for military help to curb chaos https://ift.tt/Ue0Trxm

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

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John Simpson: Zelensky strikes all the right notes https://ift.tt/Ue0Trxm

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

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Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman https://ift.tt/Ue0Trxm

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

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Uvalde suspends school police force after mass shooting https://ift.tt/Ue0Trxm

The move comes after parents of the victims camped outside school offices in protest.

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Ukraine round-up: Nobel peace prize and Putin's fading dreams https://ift.tt/Ue0Trxm

Activists from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine have won the Nobel Peace Prize, while Putin faces setbacks.

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Why Russia but not China faces human rights action https://ift.tt/Ue0Trxm

The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries.

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Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy? https://ift.tt/Ue0Trxm

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

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Mothers demand justice https://ift.tt/Ue0Trxm

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

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