Sunday, December 31, 2023

Crown Prince Frederik: What do we know about the next king of Denmark?

"I don't want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself," Crown Prince Frederik once said.

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Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures

83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.

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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

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

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Young Gazans hope for peace in new year as war with Israel goes on

Young Palestinians tell the BBC they want a return to peace and normality in 2024.

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Vinesh Phogat: Top Indian wrestler returns medals over alleged sexual abuse

Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers have accused a powerful politician of sexual exploitation.

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Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

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

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Russian influencer Ivleeva fined for hosting 'almost naked' party

TV presenter and influencer Nastya Ivleeva organised a Moscow party that has sparked a moral backlash.

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German and Dutch authorities fear repeat of NYE firework violence

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

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

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

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

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Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso

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

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Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2

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

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

What’s next for Taylor Swift in 2024?

She had a record-shattering and money-making 2023. Will the pop-cultural juggernaut dominate again next year?

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

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

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

FBI investigate threats against Colorado judges who ruled against Donald Trump

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

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'Godfather' of avocado toast chef Bill Granger dies, aged 54

He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side.

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Search resumes for Alaska woman swept under river ice

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

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

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

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'

This year's heat and drought in the Amazon intensify worries that it is approaching a tipping point.

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

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

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

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

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Sunday, December 24, 2023

Nigeria’s viral ballet boy: From Lagos to elite dance school

A clip of Anthony Madu pirouetting in the Lagos rain has given him and others wider ambitions.

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

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

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

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

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Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

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

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Saturday, December 23, 2023

The Ukrainian triplets born into war

Emilia, Melania and Olivia were born in Ukraine on the day Russian troops invaded in 2022.

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Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

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

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Rare video shows killer whale teaching its baby to hunt

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

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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home - police

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

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148m defamation verdict

The filing comes days after the longtime Trump associate was ordered to pay the sum in a defamation case.

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

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

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

A gunman entered Charles University killing 15 people in one of the country's worst fatal shootings.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Trump's legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold

A ruling removing him from Colorado's ballot may be overturned - and could even bolster his campaign.

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Macron defends tougher immigration reform as 'shield'

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

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Alex Saab: US releases ally of Venezuelan President Maduro

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

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Israel Gaza: What Gaza's reported 20,000 deaths say about the war

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

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Dizzying video shows cliffside rescue in California

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

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Meta blocked access in Canada to news on Facebook and Instagram

Meta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada now that a law requires tech giants pay for it.

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

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

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Ukraine military seeks extra 500,000 soldiers - President Zelensky

Ukraine's leader admits mobilisation is a sensitive and costly issue as the war with Russian nears two-year mark.

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Jonathan Majors: Marvel actor guilty of assaulting girlfriend

Jonathan Majors is known for playing Kang in the Marvel universe and for films like Creed III.

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Apple halts some Watch sales in the US

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

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

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

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

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

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

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Watch: Crocodiles seen in Australia floodwaters

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

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

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

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Israel Gaza: The perils of hostage rescue

The shooting of three Israelis by IDF troops shows the risks of armed intervention in hostage situations.

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More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya, IOM says

An overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.

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Killed Gaza cameraman 'would bring joy to any place'

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

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Melania Trump makes rare speech at citizenship ceremony

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

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Jonathan Majors: Marvel movie actor awaits verdict in assault case

Actor Jonathan Majors could face up to a year in jail after being accused by his ex-girlfriend.

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

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

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Bull spotted galloping down New Jersey train tracks

Morning commuters were met with delays after the long-horned animal made an appearance on the tracks.

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EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

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

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Airbnb to pay Italy €576m to settle tax dispute

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

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

Video shows the mammal charging towards the vehicle in Yala National Park before breaking a window with its tusk.

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COP28: Three takeaways from the deal on fossil fuels

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

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Delta flight to Detroit diverted to remote Canadian town

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

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Zelensky pleads for more aid amid standoff in US Congress

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

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

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

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Cardi B reveals she has split with husband Offset

The Bodak Yellow rapper announces in an Instagram live she is now single.

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French left and right unite to stop migration bill

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

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Sudan war: Two people killed in attack on aid convoy in Sudan, says Red Cross

Seven others including three charity staff were injured in what the Red Cross has called a "deliberate attack".

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

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

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Elizabeth Magill: UPenn president quits amid antisemitism row

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

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

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

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

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

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Images show major damage to Gaza's oldest mosque

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

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Moment Texas judge grants woman's request to abortion

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

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Senate Republicans block Ukraine aid bill

Security aid is in jeopardy as US Republicans insist on new US-Mexico border security measures.

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

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

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BBC reporter in Gaza: People here are traumatised and exhausted

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

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Mount Marapi eruption: Survivor tells BBC of ordeal from hospital

Muhammad Fadli suffered broken bones and burns after Mount Marapi in Indonesia erupted on Sunday.

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Israel's new Gaza evacuation zones leave Palestinians few places to go

Palestinians and aid workers say new maps are not a workable solution to reduce civilian casualties.

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

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

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

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

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Wakeskater plunges off Dubai skyscraper pool in 'world first'

A three-time world champion combined wakeskating and base jumping in a stunt performed in Dubai.

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

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

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Ex-US ambassador Manuel Rocha charged over spying for Cuba

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

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Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains batter India's southern coast

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

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast mayor scraps bid for 2026 event

The event is in doubt after the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting duties over spiralling costs.

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Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour

Hundreds of hours go into Gaurav Gupta's designs for Beyoncé, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.

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

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

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Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

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

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

Paris attack leaves one dead and one injured

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says passers-by were targeted in the Quai de Grenelle area.

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Watch moment powerful quake strikes Philippines

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

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

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

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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

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

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Friday, December 1, 2023

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

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

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Putin ally Gergiev gets top theatre job at Bolshoi as well as Mariinsky

Russia's best-known conductor is appointed head of the Bolshoi as well as the Mariinsky Theatre.

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.

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Israel recalls ambassador in war spat with Spain PM Pedro Sánchez

Pedro Sánchez deepens a row, saying he has "serious doubts" Israel is complying with humanitarian law.

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

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

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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

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

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Sticky Vicky: Legendary Benidorm dancer dies aged 80

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

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Pope Francis cancels COP28 visit due to illness

The Pope, 86, was due to begin a three-day visit to Dubai on Friday but has lung inflammation.

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Yoga sect leader Gregorian Bivolaru and followers arrested in France

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

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers free 41 trapped workers

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

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president.

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Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK

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

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Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

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

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Ancient Ukraine treasures returned after court battle

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

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle 'bandits' in north Nigeria

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

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Indo-Chinese cuisine makes a splash in US dining

The cuisine, wildly popular in Indian streets and restaurants, is now finding a place on food menus in the US.

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Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election

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

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Italy rallies to condemn violence against women draw huge crowds

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

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Friday, November 24, 2023

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

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

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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

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

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

Ireland's leader Leo Varadkar says about 500 people rioted after a knife attack in the city.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Japan ordered to compensate wartime 'comfort women'

A South Korean court has ordered Japan to compensate a group of women who were forced to work in wartime brothels.

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Dublin violence: Vehicles set alight and fireworks thrown at police

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

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

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

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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

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

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

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

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Russia sending migrants to our border, Estonia says

Finland already says it is sealing most of its Russian border after migrants were encouraged to cross.

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Vehicle explodes on bridge between US and Canada

The FBI describes the situation as "very fluid" on the US-Canada bridge near Niagara Falls.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Why Trump’s rivals in Iowa still think they can win

Despite trailing far behind in the polls, the former president's rivals are spending millions. Why?

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Video shows car interior mauled by a trapped bear

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

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Monday, November 20, 2023

US says Israel hostage deal 'closer than ever'

A deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza is "closer than ever before", a senior US official says.

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Trump seeks to halt gag order in election meddling case

Mr Trump's gag order in DC 'sets a terrible precedent' for restricting speech, his attorney argues.

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BBC assesses footage of hostages and tunnels released by Israel

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

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Evacuated premature babies arrive at Gaza hospital

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

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

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

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Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack cargo ship in Red Sea

The Iran-backed rebels say the vessel is Israeli - a claim denied by Israel which blames Iran.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction

The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000.

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Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro concert after death of fan

The US pop star says she is putting safety first after temperatures in the Brazilian city reached 39.1C.

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March reaches Jerusalem calling for release of Israeli hostages

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

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Hundreds leave Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as many feared killed at UN shelter

Israel denied forcing people out of al-Shifa on foot and did not confirm it had hit al-Fakhoura shelter.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

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

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

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Ukraine war: Marines gain riverbank foothold but front lines barely move

Marines talk of progress on "several bridgeheads" but soldiers talk of fatigue at the front.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Canadian man guilty of Muslim family's murders in Ontario

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

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Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel

Israel defends blocking fuel deliveries, as the UN warns this could lead to a breakdown of civil order.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears

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

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Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes crate

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

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Ros Atkins on... Do the rules of war protect hospitals?

The BBC's Analysis editor looks at how the rules of war apply to hospitals.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead

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

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Gaza hospital unable to bury dead bodies, WHO says

The World Health Organization says al-Shifa hospital is "nearly a cemetery" as fighting rages around it.

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US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m

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

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Hungary theatre chief offers to quit after Romeo and Juliet accident

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

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

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

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Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

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

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Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults

The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US.

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Spain's conservatives rally against deal with Catalan separatists

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

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

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

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

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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

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

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Gaza hospital crippled as fighting rages nearby

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

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and babies

In an exclusive BBC interview, the French president said a ceasefire would be in Israel's interest.

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Grammy Awards 2024: Taylor Swift breaks nomination record

Swift has become the first songwriter to receive seven song of the year nominations.

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Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dies aged 46

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

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Belgium detains two far-right terror suspects

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

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Japan volcano: Plumes of smoke as new island emerges after eruption

The island has already shrunk slightly as waves hit the "crumbly" formation.

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

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

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

President Biden's son Hunter and brother James subpoenaed in impeachment probe

Republicans are looking into the family's business dealings in their impeachment probe.

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

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

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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

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

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Hamas leader refuses to acknowledge killing of civilians in Israel

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

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Jenni Hermoso: Spain forward received threats amid Luis Rubiales kiss scandal

Jenni Hermoso says she "received threats" amid the controversy of Luis Rubiales kissing her on the lips during the World Cup trophy presentation.

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Israel-Gaza: The devastating effects of war on Gaza's children

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the children suffering in Gaza, and the impact the war is having on them.

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Narges Mohammadi: Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate begins hunger strike

Narges Mohammadi is being denied medical care in jail for refusing to wear a hijab, her family says.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Footballer Díaz begs father's ELN kidnappers to free him

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

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Foreign Gaza evacuees have 72 hours to leave Egypt

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

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Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

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

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

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Hostage situation at Germany's Hamburg airport - police

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

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

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

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Moment cars swept away by floodwaters as Storm Ciarán hits Italy

Storm Ciarán brought the heaviest rain to hit Tuscany in 50 years, with more forecast for the weekend.

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Tycoon Kaoru Nakajima hires iconic Palermo opera for birthday bash

Japanese businessman Kaoru Nakajima has reportedly spent a fortune renting the Sicilian city's swankiest spots.

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

A journalist working for Palestine TV was killed in a strike on Gaza, his network said.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Nigeria's House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht

A senior lawmaker announced the decision after a public outcry over plans to spend $6m on the yacht.

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

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

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German vice-chancellor Habeck hits out against rising antisemitism

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

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

'I simply don’t want to die at 24' - Gaza woman trapped at Rafah crossing

Tala Abu Nahleh and her family recount their harrowing experience as they desperately try to cross into Egypt.

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Why France's Emmanuel Macron is courting Central Asia

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

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Bullet holes, gutted rooms: Inside destroyed Kibbutz house

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

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Israel Gaza: Father loses 11 family members in one blast

Mr Khader was working at a hospital on 20 October when 11 of his family members were killed.

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

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

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

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

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Monday, October 30, 2023

How social media fuelled antisemitic violence in Dagestan, Russia

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

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How social media fuelled antisemitic violence in Dagestan, Russia

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

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Facebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EU

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

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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Adam Johnson: Nottingham Panthers forward dies after neck cut in Challenge Cup match

Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson dies after suffering a cut to his neck from a skate in a Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers.

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Inside Al-Quds Hospital after nearby 'rocket attack', says Red Crescent

Footage shows the inside of a hospital in Gaza after what the Palestinian Red Crescent says was a nearby rocket attack.

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Matthew Perry's life in pictures

A look back at the Friends star's career

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Saturday, October 28, 2023

New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.

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Former US Vice President Mike Pence withdraws from 2024 presidential race

The former US vice president makes the announcement during a Republican Jewish Coalition event.

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Gaza 'disconnected from the planet' - but messages of fear trickle out

A connectivity blackout means people cannot contact friends, family or even ambulances to help the injured.

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

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

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Could an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza meet its aims?

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

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Mahua Moitra: The firebrand Indian MP in ‘cash-for-query’ scandal

Mahua Moitra is known to ask tough questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government.

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Neuschwanstein: US man charged over deadly attack at famed German castle

The suspect is accused of pushing two women into a ravine at Neuschwanstein Castle and raping one of them.

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Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says

The White House says heavy losses and poor morale are leading to mutinies in some units.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Fireworks in court as Trump team calls ex-lawyer Michael Cohen a liar

Lawyers for Donald Trump tied to undermine Michael Cohen's credibility during high-stakes fraud case.

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

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

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Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker

Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Michael Cohen: Trump comes face to face with arch-foe in court

Michael Cohen tells a fraud trial he valued property based on "whatever number Trump told us to".

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

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the young lives shattered by violence.

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Off-duty pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines jet cites breakdown

Joseph Emerson tried to shut off fuel to the jet's engine after suffering a breakdown, court documents say.

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to foreign agent charge

The US Senator is accused of using his influence and power in ways that benefitted Egypt.

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BBC correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas

Our correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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

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

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

Foxconn: Taiwan-based iPhone-maker investigated by China

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

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

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

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Mohamed Muizzu: The Maldives' new president wants India out

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

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Saturday, October 21, 2023

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

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

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Why Indonesia can’t stop crocodile attacks

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

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Ukraine war: Kharkiv postal building missile strike kills six

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

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank

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

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Czech village priest sorry for smashing pumpkins

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

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BBC reports from inside destroyed Gaza neighbourhood

BBC Arabic's Adnan El-Bursh speaks to residents in a destroyed neighbourhood in Gaza.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says

Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says.

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Biden expected to seek $100bn for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and US border

In a rare Oval Office address, the president is also expected to seek funding for Taiwan and the US border.

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Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says

Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC.

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Julia Fox: Actress says dating Kanye West had 'red flags'

The actress says she turned a blind eye because the romance was fun, but realised it was unsustainable.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Jim Jordan loses second vote in US House Speaker bid

Divided Republicans consider a stand-in as the Ohioan's bid to lead Congress's lower chamber falters.

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Spain: More than 400 animals rescued from illegal trading network

The gang is suspected of illegally importing more than 400 animals into Spain from eastern Europe.

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

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

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Alec Baldwin could face new charge in Rust shooting, citing 'additional facts'

A grand jury will be asked to consider "additional facts" in the on-set shooting, prosecutors say.

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Family seeks answers after Israel kidnap live-stream horror

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

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Britney Spears says she had abortion when dating Justin Timberlake

The pop star was in her late teens and dating Justin Timberlake at the time, according to memoir extracts.

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Monday, October 16, 2023

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

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

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

Prosecutors say the shooting, in the city centre on Monday evening, is being treated as terrorism.

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Rafah crossing: Thousands of people arrive at Gaza-Egypt border

Palestinians with dual citizenship have headed to the border ahead of Israel's expected ground operation.

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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Dariush Mehrjui: Iranian director and wife found dead

Authorities in Iran say the couple was found dead at home after sustaining knife wound injuries.

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

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

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

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

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

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

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

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Watch: Skies darken during annular solar eclipse

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

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BBC in Khan Younis: The scene is tragic

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

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Friday, October 13, 2023

CCTV shows how Hamas militants broke into Be'eri kibbutz

Footage verified by the BBC shows militants hiding in a booth at the gates of the community before ambushing a car.

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Israel-Gaza conflict proves treacherous ground for US politicians

Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2024 presidential race.

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France raises security level after school knife attack

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

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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

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

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

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

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New York's iconic subway voice on coming out trans

The city's voice on subways and airports, Bernie Wagenblast, talks about the challenges of her transition.

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

8,700 workers down tools at Ford's biggest plant

The move is a sharp escalation of the union's ongoing strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

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Disney 100: Animation boss Jennifer Lee says strike could halt production

The director of Frozen warns strikes may hit Disney animation production by the end of this year.

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

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

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

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

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Slovakia elections: Populist winner signs deal to form coalition government

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

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Israel hostage crisis is every government's worst nightmare

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

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Birkenstock: Once-uncool sandal maker now worth billions

As the German sandal maker lists publicly, are the best days of the centuries-old brand behind it?

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Inside Kfar Aza where Hamas militants killed families in their homes

In Kfar Aza, Israeli soldiers tell the BBC they have uncovered a massacre of civilians, including children and babies.

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Pumpkin weighing 2,749lb squashes world record

After watering his gourd 12 times a day since April, a teacher wins the world championships in California.

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'Where do we go?' - Nowhere safe in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify

Rimal, Gaza City's wealthiest area, was a safe haven before a wave of Israeli strikes overnight.

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Kibbutz Kfar Aza: Hamas killed whole families

The BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen has visited the village Kfar Aza - the site of a massacre committed by Hamas near the border with Gaza.

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Pakistani cricket presenter 'forced out' of India

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

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Man who crashed car into China embassy shot dead in US

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

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

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

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Supernova festival: How massacre unfolded from verified video and social media

The footage that shows joy turning to horror at an Israeli music festival in the desert.

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Gaza hospital deluged as Israel retaliation kills and wounds hundreds

A BBC reporter in Gaza says there is almost no power and hospitals are overrun after Israeli air strikes.

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

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

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

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Oil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bavaria election results: Scholz coalition dealt a blow

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

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Joe Biden sends military aid to Israel after Hamas attack

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

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Lokassa ya Mbongo: Family's pain as Congo star lies unburied for seven months

Legendary guitarist Lokassa ya Mbongo's family say they have been unable to give him a "worthy" send-off.

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

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

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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

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

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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

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

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Over 115 bodies ‘improperly’ stored at 'green' Colorado funeral home

The FBI is helping with an inquiry at the "green" funeral home in Colorado where the remains were found.

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US Speaker race a choice between chaos and convention

Both Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are staunch conservatives - but have wildly different styles.

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Liberia election: George Weah faces demands for war crimes court

The former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court.

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Week in pictures: 30 September - 6 October 2023

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

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Can India cricketers win World Cup for a billion fans?

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

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180kg Fred caught after going wild in the city

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

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Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria

Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies.

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

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

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 29 September-5 October 2023

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

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New York City rat takes road trip to wedding

A Brooklyn resident accidentally took a special plus one to a wedding venue three hours away.

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Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue in Rome

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

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New York subway gunman sentenced to life in prison

Smoke bombs were set off in a crowded carriage before 10 people were shot in the 2022 attack.

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Police rescue man handcuffed by fake officer

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

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards

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

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Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia

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

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Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX crypto empire 'built on lies' - prosecutors

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

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Venice bus crash: The heroes who pulled survivors from burning wreck

The two men say they have not slept since the tourist bus plunged off a bridge and caught fire.

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Canada MPs elect first black House of Commons Speaker

Greg Fergus takes over the role after the previous Speaker resigned amid a Nazi in parliament row.

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India-China feud keeps international planes out of Nepal airport

Nepal has spent millions constructing a new airport in hopes of boosting tourism - but no-one is coming.

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

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

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The moment McCarthy is removed as House speaker

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

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

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

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France: Bedbugs crawl across train seat and in sofa

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

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Greenland women seek compensation over involuntary birth control

Some 4,500 women were fitted with coils as part of attempts to limit the territory's population.

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Ukraine war: Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit

The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia.

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North Dakota state senator and his family die in plane crash

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

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

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

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Courtroom tensions simmer as Trump trial kicks off

Despite Mr Trump's inflammatory comments, few tensions emerged as sentencing kicked off in New York.

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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?

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

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Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds

The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan.

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Double rainbow and lightning strikes caught on camera

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

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

Why government shutdowns seem to only happen in US

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

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Mexico church: Many trapped after Tamaulipas roof collapse

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

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Gabon's predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal

BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.

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

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

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Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

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

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Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after Ankara blast

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

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

They were attempting the treacherous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands - a gateway to Europe.

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

World Cup 2023: Can India shed the chokers tag in big cricket tournaments?

Since 2013, India started favourites, only to flop in the knock-out stage or finals of ICC tournaments.

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It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan

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

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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera

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

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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown

House lawmakers approve a temporary funding solution - which excludes new aid for Ukraine.

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Week in pictures: 23-29 September 2023

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

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

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

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New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

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

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

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

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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

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

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Peruvian man charged with sending 150 hoax bomb threats in the US

Prosecutors say the Peruvian man was retaliating against minors who refused to send explicit pictures.

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Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings

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

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Women found in lorry in France face deportation

Six women were rescued from a lorry on Wednesday after a BBC journalist helped alert French police.

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Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial

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

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Vietnam climate activist on trial for tax evasion

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

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The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison

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

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Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024

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

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

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

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Iraq wedding fire: How the blaze unfolded

At least 93 people have died and 101 others injured after a fire broke out during a wedding in Iraq.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Trump committed fraud in NY, judge finds

Donald Trump committed fraud by inflating his wealth to get cheap loans, US judge rules in civil lawsuit case.

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Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly

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

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

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

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Man's Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce clip leads to 'crazy 24 hours'

A journalist who caught the superstar's appearance at an American football game describes the frenzy.

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Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss

In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan.

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US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

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

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Messina Denaro: Notorious Italian Mafia boss dies

The 61-year-old, who spent decades on the run, boasted that he could "fill a cemetery" with his victims.

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

Canada row over parliament praise for Ukrainian Nazi war veteran

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

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Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike

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

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Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions

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

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

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

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The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia

It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started.

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Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

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

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

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

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

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

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

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French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder

MHD, a pioneer of "Afro trap" music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018.

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The Archies: Why an American comic book evokes nostalgia in Indians

Archie Comic fans explain why the comic was so popular in the 1990s and whether it can be reinvented.

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

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

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Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

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

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Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream

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

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TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

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

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Friday, September 22, 2023

Long Covid: MRI scans reveal new clues to symptoms

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

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

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

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

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

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Ukraine hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy

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

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

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

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

A shadow of 'Ukraine fatigue' hangs over Polish politics

With an election looming, politicians are grappling with how to support Ukraine and prioritise national interests.

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Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling

The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people.

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South Africa: Ninety schoolchildren given 'cannabis muffins'

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

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Iran stops families marking anniversaries of protesters' deaths

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

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

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

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies

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

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Poland to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine over grain row

It comes as tensions rapidly escalate between the two countries - historically close allies.

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

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

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Venezuela sends 11,000 troops to retake prison

Since being taken over by a mega-gang, the prison reportedly had a pool, nightclub and even a zoo.

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EU demands answers about Poland visa scandal

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

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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

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

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Torture, rape, killings: An Indian state's brutal conflict

Four months after it was torn apart by deadly ethnic violence, Manipur remains gripped by fear.

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New footage shows historic World War II shipwrecks in the Pacific

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

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Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers

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

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Ros Atkins on… the India-Canada murder row

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

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Monday, September 18, 2023

How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India

Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada.

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Who is being freed in the Iran prisoner swap?

Five Americans who were jailed for years in Iran were released in exchange for five Iranians.

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United Nations General Assembly leaders look for unity over crises

Many of those gathering in New York will want to prioritise climate change over the war in Europe.

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Iran prisoner swap: US says it can monitor the $6bn. Experts are sceptical

Washington says it can police how Tehran uses the prisoner swap windfall. Analysts aren't so sure.

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

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

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Ukraine sues EU neighbours over food imports ban

Kyiv says Slovakia, Poland and Hungary act illegally - but they say they need to protect their farmers.

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Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

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

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

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

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

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New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

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

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Libya: Greek rescuers among those killed in road collision

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

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Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster

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

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

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

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route

Officials say the vessels will deliver 200,000 tonnes of wheat to world markets.

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Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman

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

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

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

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

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

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Greece floods: Austrian honeymooners killed after holiday home swept away

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

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

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

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-US Ambassador Robert Olson fell from grace

High-flying former ambassador brought down by ethics scandals and a conviction for illegal lobbying.

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

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

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

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

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Kim Jong Un-Putin talks: What do the optics tell us?

The meeting between North Korean and Russian leaders aimed to send a message to the West.

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Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice

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

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Egon Schiele art seized in US over Holocaust claim

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

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Ukraine's Zelensky expected to meet Biden during US trip

The visit comes as US lawmakers debate sending another $24bn (£19bn) to Ukraine.

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Florida advises against Covid boosters for under-65s

The advice from Governor Ron DeSantis, who is running for president, contradicts US national policy.

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

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

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France's Carrefour puts up 'shrinkflation' warning signs

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

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Why the FBI is still searching for hundreds of Capitol rioters

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

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Seattle officer recorded joking about woman killed by a police car

Video appears to show a Seattle police officer laughing about an Indian student killed by a patrol car.

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

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

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Morocco earthquake turns mountain village to field of boulders

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

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

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

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Drug lord El Chapo's wife released from prison

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

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The app teaching Somalis to read and write

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

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MP Michael Chong urges US-Canada cooperation on China interference

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

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Kim Jong Un receives red carpet welcome into Russia

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

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Monday, September 11, 2023

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

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

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

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

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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder provisionally suspended for anti-doping offence

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is provisionally suspended from playing because of an anti-doping offence.

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Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake

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

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Sunday, September 10, 2023

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

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

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Egypt angry as Ethiopia fills Nile dam reservoir amid water row

Ethiopia's giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile stokes Egyptian fears of dire water shortages.

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Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth

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

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US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China.

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Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake

The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives.

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Morocco's national football team give blood after quake

The team's upcoming match against Liberia on Morocco's coastline was cancelled as a result of the earthquake.

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

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

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Saturday, September 9, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Morocco earthquake death toll rises above 2,000

The death toll from a huge quake nearly doubles as Morocco's king orders three days of national mourning.

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Friday, September 8, 2023

French shrug off Muslim upset at abaya ban in schools

France is broadly supportive of stopping girls wearing the robe, but many Muslim women are unhappy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Georgia grand jury recommended charging three US senators

But prosecutors ultimately did not indict Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies on election charges.

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

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

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 September

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

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Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?

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

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Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat

National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers.

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Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election.

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Palestinians set out terms for agreeing to historic Saudi-Israeli deal

Palestinian officials push for more control of land in the occupied West Bank ahead of historic talks.

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Court decriminalises abortion across Mexico

The Supreme Court ruling means all 32 of the country's states can now provide terminations.

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California moves towards caste discrimination ban

Legislators said the measure would remove "invisible shackles", but Hindu activists said it singled out South Asians.

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Biden cancels Trump drilling leases in Alaska's largest wildlife refuge

But Mr Biden has not reversed his recent approval of an $8bn drilling project in the same region.

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Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20

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

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

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

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Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch

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

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Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case

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

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Cyclone in southern Brazil kills at least 21 people

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

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Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns

Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.

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Greece floods: Volos mayor warns 'stay in your homes!'

One person has died in Greece after torrential rain triggered flash flooding in parts of the country.

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

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

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

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

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‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation

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

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Kim Jong Un to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talks

The North Korean leader will discuss supplying weapons for Russia to use in Ukraine, US official tells BBC US partner CBS

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New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

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

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

Biden disappointed Xi will not attend G20 summit

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

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

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

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Jammu: Long wait for justice after India cough syrup deaths

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

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

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

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Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed

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

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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding

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

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Saturday, September 2, 2023

Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'

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

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Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky held in anti-corruption drive

Ihor Kolomoisky is accused of fraud and is the latest target of Ukraine's anti-corruption drive.

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Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey

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

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Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath

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

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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

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

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Friday, September 1, 2023

Macron looks on as France's Africa policy crumbles

France's post-colonial days are long gone and yet its influence in Francophone Africa is in tatters.

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Gabon coup: Military chief says suspension of democracy only 'temporary'

Gabon's main opposition accuses the military of showing no sign they plan to hand power back to civilian rule.

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Amateur sleuths take on bike thieves in Finland

The Finnish city of Oulu is a hive of activity for bike thieves - but one man is determined to stop them.

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UK scientists tackle periods in polar research

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

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Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more

Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential.

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

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

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Bodycam video shows Ohio police fatally shooting pregnant black woman

Ta'Kiya Young, 21, appears to advance the car towards an Ohio officer before a single shot is fired.

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Woman sets record for world's longest mullet

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

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself

The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.

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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry

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

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

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

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

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

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Whaling to resume in Iceland but under strict rules

Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whale hunting to resume with restrictions.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Is India exporting food inflation to the world?

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

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Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Meloni's partner Andrea Giambruno criticised for Italy rape remarks

Italian TV host Andrea Giambruno denies claims of victim blaming after a series of rape attacks.

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Rubiales' mother taken to hospital after hunger strike

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is hospitalised after going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son, a local priest says.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Burger King to face US lawsuit over size of Whopper

The fast food giant is accused of making the burger appear larger on menus than it actually is.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: 'People are fainting queuing up for bread'

Azerbaijan's nine-month blockade of disputed territory Nagorno-Karabakh takes its toll on residents.

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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

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

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

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

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Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov

An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport.

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Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice

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

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Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

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

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Monday, August 28, 2023

Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders

Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs.

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Texas man shoots through door to fend off robbers

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

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Why some right-wing activists zeroed in on the Jacksonville shooting

Why some right-wing activists are spreading rumours about writings by the gunman.

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Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

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

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

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

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

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

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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

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

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A muddy reveal for mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s

West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected.

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Sunday, August 27, 2023

Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row

The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches.

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

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

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China’s summer of climate destruction

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

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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

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

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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

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

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Mancini named new Saudi Arabia football coach

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

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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires

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

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Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe president

Mnangagwa is only Zimbabwe's second president, after he outmanoeuvred long-time ruler Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup.

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

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

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Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida

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

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Spain head coach Jorge Vilda criticises 'inappropriate' Luis Rubiales kiss

Spain's Women's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda has called the moment Luis Rubiales kissed squad member Jennifer Hermoso "inappropriate and unacceptable".

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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained.

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Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation.

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica

Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica.

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