More than 150 explosive devices are discovered during a raid on a farm in Virginia.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
President Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to "earn additional billions on our blood".
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Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout
More than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark.
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Monday, December 30, 2024
Tears as families reunited in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange
The BBC's Will Vernon reports amid emotional scenes as freed prisoners arrive in Ukraine.
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Iran confirms arrest of Italian journalist
Cecilia Sala could be used as "political leverage" after an Iranian citizen was detained by Italy, a US state department spokesman has said.
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Sunday, December 29, 2024
Watch: A look back at Jimmy Carter's life
The former US president and Nobel Peace Prize winner has passed away at the age of 100.
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Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast
Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area".
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Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival
Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.
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Saturday, December 28, 2024
Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline
Videos show waves reported to be up to four metres high upending boats and deluging towns.
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Three dead in suspected Christmas cake poisoning
Police say arsenic was detected in the blood of family members who ate the cake in Torres.
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Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak
The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.
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S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote
Yoon Suk Yeol told authorised soldiers to break down doors and drag politicians out of parliament, prosecutors say.
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Friday, December 27, 2024
Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing
Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a woman on fire and fanning the flames.
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US sanctions billionaire founder of Georgia Dream party
State secretary Antony Blinken accuses Bidzina Ivanishvili of undermining democracy to Russia's benefit.
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Thursday, December 26, 2024
The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time
For years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.
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Indian show renews interest in 1970s dance style from America's gay clubs
Waack Girls tells the story of six women who discover themselves as they learn the dance form waacking.
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Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport and power station
Video shows chaos inside an airport terminal in Sanaa, as passengers flee the strikes.
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Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
The two crew members died in separate incidents, both after being hit by a boat's boom.
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Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants
A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.
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Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.
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Hundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protests
The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Modernism and Islamic motifs: How Indian artists envisioned Christ's birth
Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.
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Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse
Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country.
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Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year
More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.
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Blake Lively's claims put spotlight on 'sinister' Hollywood tactics
The actress' explosive legal case claims to lift the lid on tactics used to destroy stars' reputations.
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Monday, December 23, 2024
Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever
The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in "good spirits", according to a spokesman.
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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July.
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Trump ally Gaetz paid 'tens of thousands' for sex and drugs, ethics report says
An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies.
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Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains
"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.
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Sunday, December 22, 2024
Heroism attributed to suspect Luigi Mangione alarming - Mayorkas
The US Homeland Security Secretary says rhetoric about the murder suspect is concerning.
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Watch: Police officer dressed as the Grinch leads drug raid
An officer in Peru smashed a suspected drug dealer's door in, while clad as Dr Seuss' famous character.
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Children among dozens killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza officials say
A school sheltering displaced families was hit, according to Gaza's civil defence agency.
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Saturday, December 21, 2024
Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign
Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation".
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Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack
The BBC's Bethany Bell reports from the empty Magdeburg market, on what should be one of the busiest nights of the season.
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Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack
Watch: Germany grapples with another Christmas market attack
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Friday, December 20, 2024
Video shows arrest of German Christmas market attack suspect
Footage from German broadcaster MDR shows police confronting a man lying on the floor by a car.
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Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures
VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030.
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Car driven into crowd at German Christmas market, reports say
At least one person has been killed, Magdeburg's local public broadcaster reports, citing police.
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
Defendants face judgement for actions that led to beheading of French teacher
Eight people accused of abetting the jihadist murder of Samuel Paty will learn their fate in a Paris court.
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Syria rebel leader dismisses controversy over photo with woman
Both liberals and conservatives criticised Ahmed al-Sharaa, after he asked the woman to cover her hair before the picture.
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Congress in disarray and shutdown looms as Trump, Musk slam spending deal
The president-elect and Elon Musk rejected the bipartisan spending plan that would prevent a government shutdown.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Google Street View image helps police unlock murder case
The image on the app shows a man putting a large plastic bag into the boot of his car.
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United Front: China's 'magic weapon' caught in a spy controversy
The UFWD is a decades-old - and increasingly controversial - arm of China's Communist Party. What does it do?
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Syria not a threat to world, rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa tells BBC
In an interview with Jeremy Bowen, the leader of the rebel group HTS says sanctions on Syria should be lifted.
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Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire
A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Fire erupts after lightning strike ruptures gas line in Tennessee
The damaged pipeline sparked a massive fire prompting road closures and emergency responses.
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Ros Atkins On... Igor Kirillov's death
The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know.
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Monday, December 16, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote
Despite losing, the result was the outcome the SDP leader wanted and paves the way for early elections.
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Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist
Jacktone Odhiambo fell down and cried after the judge sentenced him for killing Edwin Chiloba.
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Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland
Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities.
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Sunday, December 15, 2024
Bali Nine drug smugglers 'relieved' to be back in Australia
The five remaining members of the drug ring have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons.
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'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion
As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict.
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Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone
A local official warns the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with entire communities devastated.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024
US confirms it is in 'direct contact' with Syria rebel group
The HTS rebel group is currently still designated a terrorist organisation by the US State Department.
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Watch: BBC sees "anger and frustration" on streets of Tbilisi
Large crowds of protesters gather outside the Georgian parliament to object to the appointment of a new president.
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Fears of heavy death toll after cyclone hits island Mayotte
There are reports of severe damage on the French Indian Ocean territory after it was struck by Cyclone Chido.
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Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
During the draw for the 2026 World Cup a map which excluded Crimea from Ukraine's territory was shown
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Friday, December 13, 2024
Crown of Thorns returns to Notre-Dame Cathedral after fire
The relic, believed to be worn by Jesus Christ, was brought back after being rescued from a devastating fire in 2019.
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Nancy Pelosi in hospital after injury on overseas trip
The former House speaker suffered an unspecified injury while on an official trip to Luxembourg, her office says.
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
Nato must switch to a wartime mindset, warns secretary general
Mark Rutte urged members to "turbocharge" their defence spending to prevent future war with Russia.
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Uganda leader backs military trials as rival in jail for Christmas
Yoweri Museveni says any crime involving guns is dealt with by a military court for the nation's stability.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage
Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
He was nominated to the post by Donald Trump in 2017, but the president-elect has said he wants to replace him.
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Israel seizing on Syria chaos to strike military assets
Israel has attacked Syrian military assets and has troops operating in the Golan buffer zone and slightly beyond.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
US gives $20bn to Ukraine funded by seized Russian assets
The move means Russia is being forced to "bear the costs of its illegal war", the US Treasury said.
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I hope Assad pays the price, says mother whose son's death inflamed 2011 Syrian revolution
Hamza al-Khatib, 13, was arrested at a 2011 anti-government rally and tortured - but Assad's downfall has not brought his family justice.
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Jamie Foxx reveals he had a stroke in 2023
The Hollywood star said he cannot remember the first 20 days following the stroke in April last year.
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Monday, December 9, 2024
Relatives of those killed and imprisoned react after Assad's fall
Some Syrians are hopeful that loved ones detained under the Assad regime may still be alive.
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Comeback victory confirmed for Ghana's John Mahama
The man who led Ghana from 2012 to 2017 is once again elected president, official results show.
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Sunday, December 8, 2024
Gisèle Pelicot lifts her sunglasses and chooses to fight back
The woman at the centre of the mass rape case sees her public trial as a chance to "stand for all victims".
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Melbourne synagogue fire 'likely' terror act, police say
Three suspects are being sought over the fire, which injured one person and caused extensive damage.
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Trump vows to end birthright citizenship and pardon US Capitol rioters
He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on immigration, once he takes office.
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Footage shows people emerging from Assad's notorious prisons
Rebels have freed thousands of detainees from jails as they swept across the country.
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Saturday, December 7, 2024
Prince William and Trump meet after Notre-Dame reopening
William joins other world leaders in Paris for the ceremonial reopening of the world-famous cathedral.
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Dorothy's ruby slippers to be auctioned off
The shoes, which could fetch as much as $3m, were worn by actress Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz.
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Friday, December 6, 2024
Embattled Macron seeks boost from Notre Dame reopening
With French politics in turmoil, Macron hopes to benefit from the reopening of the cathedral.
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Romania's cancelled presidential election and why it matters
A court ruling follows intelligence allegations of Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate.
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Iran's uranium enrichment 'worrisome' - nuclear watchdog
The IAEA agency says Tehran’s nuclear programme has "spawned in every direction" over the last decade.
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Syria in maps: Where have anti-Assad rebels taken control?
A visual guide to the latest developments as advancing Syrian fighters set their sights on Damascus.
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
Lights sway and pool overflows as earthquake hits California
A tsunami warning was issued but has since been cancelled for parts of the West coast.
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Canada man jumps on polar bear to defend wife from attack
The man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries during the incident in the country's far north.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Multiple victims reported in Vancouver stabbing
The condition of the victims and the suspect, who was shot by police, remains unclear.
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From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.
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Israel says body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza
The military says he was murdered by Hamas, which has claimed he was killed by an Israeli strike.
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Georgian opposition leader dragged from party offices by police
The prime minister had earlier vowed that the organisers of a week of pro-EU protests would face justice.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Self-check-in banned for Italian holiday rentals
Italian authorities said hosts must check the identities of guests in person
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Police officer uses child's bike to chase suspect on scooter
The suspect, wanted for felony theft, was later apprehended and charged.
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Monday, December 2, 2024
Georgia’s moment of truth: Protesters demand Western path not Russian past
The ruling party denies any Russian link, but its actions raise questions about Georgia's path to the EU.
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Ukraine’s exhausted troops in Russia told to cling on and wait for Trump
Ukrainian soldiers paint a bleak picture of a battle they don't understand, and fear they will lose.
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What is happening in north-western Syria and why now?
Rebels have captured a swathe of land during their largest offensive against the government in years.
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Sunday, December 1, 2024
She fled Israeli bombing four times. It still found her
Rihab Faour's long journey to safety, from her small village in southern Lebanon, ended in the death of her young family.
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on Brics nations if they try to replace dollar
The president-elect warned the group of nine nations against moving away from the dollar.
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Snoop Dogg helps Kai Cenat reclaim Twitch subscriber record
The American has been streaming continuously for 30 days to try reclaim the record he set last year.
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Saturday, November 30, 2024
Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance
Over 300 people have been killed since rebels launched an offensive against the government this week.
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Thousands visit site of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination
At the site of a crater left by the Israeli air strike that killed him, Nasrallah's supporters wept and chanted his name.
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Five reported killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Israel said the target of the strike was involved in the October 7 attacks and also worked at the charity World Central Kitchen.
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Friday, November 29, 2024
Tight three-way race in Irish general election, RTÉ exit poll suggests
Voters have been casting their ballot to choose representatives to serve in the Irish parliament.
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Ros Atkins on... North Korean troops in Ukraine
The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at what we know about the claims that North Korean troops are involved in the war in Ukraine.
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Hitman offered C$100,000 for Canadian reporter's assassination
Daniel Renaud was targeted while covering hitman Frédérick Silva's trial in 2021, La Presse reports.
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Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row
The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, according to reports.
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Thursday, November 28, 2024
Ceasefire largely holds but Israelis near Lebanon border have their doubts
Some people say the ceasefire with Hezbollah is a mistake, even a “surrender”.
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Syria rebels launch major offensive in north-west and gain territory
The rebels have reportedly taken several towns and villages in Aleppo and Idlib provinces since Wednesday.
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Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims
TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election.
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Zimbabwe parliament hit by power cut during budget speech
Zimbabwe has faced daily 12-hour power cuts due to a drought affecting power supply at the Kariba Dam.
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Lyse Doucet: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run
The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.
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Jeremy Bowen: 'The Lebanon ceasefire is a respite, not a solution for the Middle East'
What the latest developments mean for Iran's position - and for the prospect of peace in Gaza
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Numerous bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees
Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Israeli anger at 'irresponsible and hasty' ceasefire
Many displaced residents of northern Israel feel unease and mistrust over their PM's deal with Lebanon.
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Watch: Netanyahu explains why Israel agreed ceasefire deal
His announcement comes after more than a year of conflict between Israeli and Hezbollah forces.
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Key Russian air defence system hit in Ukraine Atacms strike
In a rare admission, Russia's defence ministry says its equivalent of the US Patriot system was damaged.
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Monday, November 25, 2024
More than 30 stranded whales rescued in New Zealand
None of the rescued whales were re-stranded, but three adults and one calf died, authorities said.
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Marchers show Nikita Hand support after McGregor case
Protesters march in Dublin three days after Nikita Hand won a civil rape case against Conor McGregor.
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Prosecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for husband in mass rape trial
Dominique Pelicot, 72, is facing the maximum sentence for rape in a case that has horrified France.
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Prosecutor asks judge to drop Trump election interference case
In a new filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith says a policy bans the prosecution of a sitting president.
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Sunday, November 24, 2024
Drone footage shows huge fire engulfing Manila shanty town
Around 1,000 houses were destroyed in the blaze, officials say, months after a similar incident in the Philippine capital.
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Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election
Calin Georgescu, a critic of the EU and Nato, looks set to face the pro-Europe prime minister in the second round.
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South African anti-apartheid writer Breytenbach dies
The anti-apartheid critic spent seven years in prison for opposing the white minority regime.
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'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings
The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng.
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Saturday, November 23, 2024
In stifled sobs and fierce accusations, family falls apart at mass rape trial
Gisèle Pelicot, 71, is the woman at the centre of this trial, but no-one has emerged unscathed in her family.
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Israel investigating disappearance of rabbi in UAE
Rabbi Zvi Kogan has been missing since Thursday, the Israeli prime minister's office said.
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Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza
The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died.
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Friday, November 22, 2024
Trump nominates Scott Bessent to lead US Treasury
It ends what has proven to be one of the more protracted decisions for the president-elect as he assembles his team.
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Putin says Russia will use new missile again in 'combat conditions'
Ukraine's President Zelensky has urged a "serious response" to Moscow's use of its Oreshnik ballistic missile
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People smugglers who promoted Tripadvisor-style video reviews caught
The smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk.
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COP29 overruns as poor countries seethe over climate cash
Developing nations said a new cash offer from rich nations showed "contempt for our vulnerable people".
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office
Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
False alarm over DR Congo hero's golden tooth
The mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo's independence hero, was vandalised sparking alarm over his tooth.
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US nursing student Laken Riley's killer guilty of murder
Jose Antonio Ibarra, a Venezuelan undocumented immigrant, was found guilty by a Georgia judge.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Hamas leaders no longer in Doha but office not permanently closed, Qatar says
A Palestinian official says they are keeping their locations secret to avoid embarrassing host states.
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Mali wins $160m in gold mining dispute after detaining British businessman
Resolute Mining's British boss Terry Holohan and two other staff were unexpectedly detained 10 days ago.
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Gisèle Pelicot condemns rape accused and says French society must change
She has waived her right to anonymity so the entire trial can be heard in public.
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Monday, November 18, 2024
'A coding Mozart': Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm
The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'
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'My mother is still trapped after Tanzania building collapse'
The authorities say that 16 people are now known to have died after a building gave way in Dar es Salaam.
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Sunday, November 17, 2024
Australian radio host arrested over sex abuse claims
Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday, local media report.
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Hezbollah media chief killed in Israeli strike in Beirut - reports
The head of Hezbollah's media office, Mohamad Afif, was one of the group's few remaining public faces.
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
Russia's soldiers bringing wartime violence back home
Many of the attackers have previous criminal convictions and were released from prison purely to fight.
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Police blockade on South African miners lifted
A court says emergency workers must be allowed to enter a mine where hundreds are thought to be without food and water.
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Senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia
Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue.
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Friday, November 15, 2024
'Bulldozer justice' now illegal in India - but who will pay for my broken home?
The court has banned authorities from arbitrarily razing down homes but victims say the ruling changes nothing for them.
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Elon Musk met Iran's UN ambassador in New York
It is not clear if President-elect Trump or his national security team were aware of the meeting.
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Pro-Russia bill triggers protests in Georgia breakaway region
Protesters stormed parliament and are calling for the president to resign over a Russian investment bill.
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Eva Longoria says her family no longer lives in 'dystopian' US
The Desperate Housewives star acknowledged most Americans were not as "privileged" to "get to escape".
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Suspects nabbed for 'man in bear suit' insurance scam
Four people are accused of using footage of a fake bear damaging luxury cars to file false insurance claims in California.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term
Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib
A Virginia-based defence contractor is found liable for the abuse of three former prisoners.
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When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down
Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.
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Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study
Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find.
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Monday, November 11, 2024
Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza
Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh.
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Airlines suspend Haiti flights after plane hit by gunfire
It is the second time in weeks an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens.
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Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for UN ambassador?
Stefanik has been critical of the UN for what she argues is a lack of sufficient support for Israel's war against Hamas.
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Starmer set for Trump and Ukraine talks with Macron
The pair are likely to discuss Donald Trump's US election win when they meet for Armistice Day events in Paris.
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Sunday, November 10, 2024
Fans spot porn website on Wicked dolls packaging
Mattel recently released the singing dolls ahead of the release of the Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
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Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago
Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.
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Saturday, November 9, 2024
How a hologram is being used to solve a sex worker's murder
The fatal stabbing of a Hungarian teenager, killed shortly after she gave birth, has baffled police for 15 years.
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Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary
Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing by friends after a night out in Budapest on Tuesday.
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Huge protest demands Valencia's governor resign
People are angry at the authorities' handling of floods which killed more than 200 people.
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Friday, November 8, 2024
'Life turned to dust': A family's grief after Spain floods
Brothers Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, were dragged from their father's arms in Valencia's deadly floods last month.
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Pictures from space show mighty smog choking Lahore
The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images.
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US authorities investigate racist text messages
The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country.
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Thursday, November 7, 2024
Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout
Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.
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Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win
The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.
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US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty
Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses
Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.
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Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island
Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.
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German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key minister
The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year.
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Watch: How election night unfolded
Catch up on the key moments from election night.
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award
Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict.
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Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant
Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.
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Monday, November 4, 2024
Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt
Venâncio Mondlane says people tried to kill him after he went into hiding in South Africa.
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Sunday, November 3, 2024
Queen Letizia in tears on visit to flood-hit Valencia
As anger flared in the stricken town of Paiporta, the Queen of Spain, with mud smeared on her face, was seen crying.
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Russia-friendly candidate ahead in Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling
Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, has promised a closer relationship with Moscow.
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BBC reporter in Valencia: 'The fury is extraordinary to see'
The BBC's Mark Lowen in Paiporta: "People are picking up mud, throwing it at the king"
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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists
Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.
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'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia
There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding.
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Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods
Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.
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Friday, November 1, 2024
Moment police tackle teen accused of deadly Halloween shooting
Video shows the chaotic aftermath of the shooting on an Orlando street packed with revellers.
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Search for Spain flooding survivors continues
More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.
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Botswana's politician who did the unthinkable
Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years.
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Squid Game champion returns in season 2 trailer
The new season follows Gi-hun as he tries to expose the games' secrets, three years after his narrow escape.
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Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods
At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Argentina's Milei fires foreign minister for opposing US embargo on Cuba
President Javier Milei fires Diana Mondino after Argentina backs lifting the US economic embargo on Cuba at the UN.
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Spain battles deadliest flood disaster in decades as death toll rises to 95
Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.
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Israel strikes historic Lebanese city of Baalbek after ordering evacuation
Tens of thousands flee as the Israeli military says it struck fuel depots belonging to Hezbollah.
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'Like a tsunami': Spaniards recount horror of deadly floods
Flash floods sparked by torrential rainfall have killed 95 people around Valencia, while dozens are still missing.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?
The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.
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Monday, October 28, 2024
Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency
Israel passes two laws which Western governments fear could have devastating consequences for civilians in the Gaza Strip.
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ICC prosecutor denies sexual misconduct allegations
Karim Khan also asks for an immediate investigation into the allegations against him.
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Iran executes German-Iranian dissident
The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.
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Sunday, October 27, 2024
Evo Morales says his car was shot at in assassination attempt
His party said it held President Luis Arce's government responsible. Arce condemned violence in politics and pledged an investigation.
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Chaos and political drama rock Japan's snap election
The shock results leave Japan with a weakened ruling party, which has been in power almost continuously since 1955.
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Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally
Irakli Kobakhidze says the ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud.
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Saturday, October 26, 2024
BBC correspondent: I fled Gaza but I'm overwhelmed by guilt about family still there
The BBC's Gaza correspondent is among the Palestinians who have fled their home since the war began.
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Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women
The synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics.
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Georgia's ruling party leads pro-EU opposition in crucial vote - projection
A partial projection by Georgia's central election commission gives the ruling party almost 53% of the vote.
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Friday, October 25, 2024
Ex-Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges
Mike Jeffries and his partner are accused of using fraud and force to sexually abuse young men.
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Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house
First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke.
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days
The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement.
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Top LA prosecutor backs Menendez brothers being released on parole
Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.
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Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee
The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Indian activist who went on a hunger strike to save his cold desert home
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended a 16-day-long hunger strike this week, says his fight is not over.
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IDF soldiers should refuse orders that may be war crimes, Israeli ex-security adviser tells BBC
A former senior security official tells Fergal Keane that Israel might be committing war crimes in northern Gaza.
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Georgia's ruling party holds mass rally ahead of crucial vote
Three days before Georgians vote, the ruling party's founder tells supporters "we choose peace, not war".
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
UK and Germany sign 'landmark' defence treaty
The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.
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Giuliani must turn over $6m NYC apartment to election workers
He has a week to also hand over watches and sports memorabilia to two election Georgia workers who successfully sued him for defamation.
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German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine
The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.
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Monday, October 21, 2024
India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth
Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth.
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Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital
Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.
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Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says
Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area.
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UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees
The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday.
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Sunday, October 20, 2024
Polio cases surge in Pakistan
Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024
Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead
Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.
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Friday, October 18, 2024
Farmers seen fleeing Nebraska wildfire during harvest
Video shows tractors being overwhelmed by tall plumes of smoke as firefighters battled the blaze.
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Tearful lifeguard recounts off-duty rescue of teen lost at sea
Noland Keaulana says he "wouldn't have been able to sleep" if he hadn’t searched for his friend's son, missing in a kayak off Hawaii.
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Israelis and Palestinians react to Hamas leader Sinwar's death
Relatives of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza say now is the time to negotiate their release.
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.
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Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad
The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive
Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.
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Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises
The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.
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Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes
Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city's first post-independence mayor.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy, police say
The group is alleged to have made fake labels from famous French vineyards, using them to sell cheap wine.
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US gives Israel 30 days to boost Gaza aid or risk cut to military support
The letter, sent on Sunday, amounts to the strongest known written warning from the US to its ally.
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Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film
The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.
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Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers
The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.
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Monday, October 14, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault and rape in new lawsuits
The incidents alleged in the complaints, which were filed in New York federal court, span from 1995 until 2021.
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BBC Verify analyses footage from Gaza strikes
BBC Verify analyses video and images from Israeli strikes in Gaza over the weekend.
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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?
The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.
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Empty bars and bookshops: How Israeli strikes transformed Lebanon's buzzing capital
There's no music or dancing in central Beirut bars as fear spreads and displaced people fill the streets.
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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms
The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".
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Saturday, October 12, 2024
International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom
The ex-Wallabies captain was given a five-year sentence for embezzlement in France, local media say.
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Key moments Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds
A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.
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Fifth peacekeeper wounded in southern Lebanon, UN says
The UN said a peacekeeper in the city of Naquora was injured on Friday amid "military activity" nearby.
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Friday, October 11, 2024
Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed
Elon Musk revealed a prototype of the long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood film studio - but investors aren't wowed.
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Watch: Northern lights over Iceland in sped-up footage
Time-lapse images show the northern lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik.
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Thursday, October 10, 2024
22 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says
Lebanese officials say 22 people have been killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on two busy neighbourhoods in Beirut.
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UN accuses Israel of war crimes over attacks on Gaza hospitals
UN investigators say Israel is deliberately targeting health facilities and killing medical workers in Gaza.
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Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night
The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Obituary: Ratan Tata, the 'modest' Indian tycoon
The legendary businessman led a conglomerate of more than 100 companies, employing some 660,000 people.
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Las Vegas casino imploded to make way for stadium
The Tropicana opened in 1957 and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack.
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
TikTok sued for 'wreaking havoc' on teen mental health
A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general accuse the company of using addictive features to hook children.
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Five takeaways from Melania Trump's new book
The book discusses abortion rights, her first date with Trump and the first assassination attempt.
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Monday, October 7, 2024
Spacecraft launches towards knocked-off-course asteroid
The mission aims to re-visit the asteroid Nasa diverted when it crashed a probe into it.
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‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf
The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza.
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
Tunisia's president seeks new term in election he's all but sure to win
President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.
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'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes
A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building.
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Saturday, October 5, 2024
Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut
Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city.
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Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel
The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.
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Tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli dies
The formidable Italian player made it to Wimbledon three times, turning heads with every outfit.
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Friday, October 4, 2024
Watch: View from above as Iran fires missiles towards Israel
Video footage filmed inside a plane on Tuesday night shows missiles launched from Iran.
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Paul Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months after appeal
Paul Pogba's four-year ban for a doping offence has been reduced to 18 months after winning his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
How India became a Test cricket powerhouse
More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.
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Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina
Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.
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Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks
One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia
A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.
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Blast from unexploded US bomb grounds flights at Japanese airport
The bomb is thought to have been dropped during World War Two to halt "kamikaze" missions.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Video shows missiles fired towards Tel Aviv
A statement on Iranian state TV confirmed "dozens" of missiles have been launched towards Israel.
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'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says
Harold Daggett says his dockworkers will are "going to win" in their battle to secure higher wages.
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Monday, September 30, 2024
Campaigner who ignited euthanasia debate in Hungary dies
The prominent human rights lawyer campaigned to legalise euthanasia in Hungarian and European courts.
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Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew
A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.
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Sunday, September 29, 2024
SpaceX docks at ISS to collect stranded astronauts
The craft will return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams - stranded since June - to Earth.
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US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88
The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.
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Israeli strikes may have displaced million people - Lebanon PM
Lebanese PM Najib Mikati says it is "the largest displacement movement that may have happened" in his country.
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Young Lebanese girl left fighting for life after Israeli strikes
Noor Mossawi, aged six, is one of a number of people in critical condition in a hospital in eastern Lebanon.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024
'The worst moment the country has passed through': Fear on the streets of Beirut
Lebanon is a country that knows war - but for some Israel’s recent escalation already feels worse.
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Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction
Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction
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Iran warns Hezbollah leader's blood 'will not go unavenged'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announces five days of mourning in response to the “martyrdom" of his ally.
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Friday, September 27, 2024
Kashmir hopes for a voice after first election in 10 years
As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard.
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Watch: Reporter captures moment air strike hits Beirut
BBC reporters capture the moment and aftermath of an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon.
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Pope says church must be ashamed of Belgium sexual abuse
Belgium's King Philippe levelled direct criticism at the pontiff, saying it had "taken far too long for the cries to be heard and acknowledged".
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
The NYC mayor's dramatic day in under 60 seconds
Eric Adams is charged with five counts of criminal offenses, including bribery, wire fraud, and illegal campaign donations.
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NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds
Eric Adams is accused of illegally accepting foreign campaign donations and $100,000 in luxury travel benefits from Turkish nationals.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
We danced with joy then hid among the dead – Nova survivors recall Hamas massacre
A new BBC documentary provides a harrowing glimpse into the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, in which hundreds of people were killed.
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Eswatini opposition leader poisoned in South Africa - party
The Pudemo party leader is among the organisers of pro-democracy protests planned for next month.
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Watch: Hijacked bus chased by police through downtown LA
A passenger is shot dead before a Swat team deployed flash-bang grenades and arrested the suspect.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
US accuses Visa of debit card monopoly
The Department of Justice said Visa's actions had slowed competition and raised prices across the economy.
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Bowen: Israel is gambling Hezbollah will crumple but it faces a well-armed, angry enemy
The Lebanese armed group has - like Israel - spent years preparing and is more formidable than Hamas in Gaza.
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Sri Lanka's new president dissolves parliament
Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls a general election, dissolving the parliament where his party only holds three seats.
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Monday, September 23, 2024
Harry's US visa application will stay private, judge rules
A US think-tank had sought the release of the records after Prince Harry wrote about drug use in his memoir.
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US to ban Chinese tech in cars
Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars".
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Sunday, September 22, 2024
Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims
The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year.
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Abba's Björn Ulvaeus marries in Copenhagen
The wedding took place in Copenhagen in the presence of close friends and family.
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Saturday, September 21, 2024
Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.
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Watch: Hundreds of paratroopers leap to mark daring WW2 offensive
Veterans watched the jump, at Ginkel Heath near the Dutch town of Ede, to commemorate Operation Market Garden.
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Watch: Russia dissident freed in prisoner swap vows to return
A dissident freed by Russia in the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War vows to return to the country.
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Friday, September 20, 2024
Flight diverted after passenger finds live mouse in meal
The furry stowaway forced a Scandinavian Airlines plane to make an emergency landing.
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'Our husbands didn't go to war for Ukraine so we can sit around crying'
A study suggests 54% of Ukrainians suffer from PTSD as Russia's war of conquest grinds on.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
Hong Kong man jailed for 'seditious' T-shirt
This is the first jail term handed down under a new local national security law.
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Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia
Claude Pivi, Guinea's most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year's dramatic prison break.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Ros Atkins on Trump suspect viral conspiracy theory
The BBC's analysis editor looks at the false link between Ryan Routh and a US investment firm.
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Walkie-talkie explosions spark fresh day of chaos in Lebanon
A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 14 people, Lebanese officials say.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
In Ukraine, Trump plot suspect remembered as a 'delusional' reject
Ryan Routh became fixated on the war to an "unhealthy level", despite being turned down by Ukraine’s International Legion in Kyiv.
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Pager explosions will devastate Hezbollah's morale and manpower
Tuesday's blasts, which Hezbollah blames on Israel, look calculated to sow fear and confusion.
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Video appears to show pager explosion at Lebanon supermarket
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos after reports of thousands injured and several killed by handheld pagers exploding in Lebanon.
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Monday, September 16, 2024
Iran's morality police will not 'bother' women, president says
It comes as the UN warns Iranian women still face violent punishment for not wearing the hijab.
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Pipeline explosion in Texas causes pillar of fire
Firefighters are battling the blaze in La Porte, near Houston, as residents near the area were urged to evacuate.
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Jackson 5 singer Tito Jackson dead at 70
Tito was an original member of the Jackson Five pop group and brother of the late Michael Jackson.
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Sunday, September 15, 2024
Vance doubles down on false 'pet-eating' claims
The baseless claims targeting Haitian immigrants have led to several security threats in the town of Springfield, Ohio.
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Trump safe after gunshots in his vicinity - campaign
The US Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they were investigating a "protective incident" involving Trump.
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Saturday, September 14, 2024
Funeral of Ugandan Olympian killed by ex-partner takes place
Thousands of people attended the emotional event in Bukwo, to celebrate the life of Rebecca Cheptegei.
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A skull was stolen from a Tasmanian morgue - 150 years on it's still dividing a city
Tasmania is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains.
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Floods devastate parts of Romania and Czech Republic
Flash flooding brought by storm damaged thousands of homes and buildings across parts of Europe.
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Friday, September 13, 2024
China raises retirement age for first time since 1950s
The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China's population ages.
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Putin draws new red line on long-range missiles
Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine using the West's long-range missiles would mean Nato countries "fighting with Russia".
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Families cling to hope in Belarus after first release of political prisoners
Dozens of prisoners were freed unexpectedly this summer, now relatives are hoping more will follow.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Harris and Trump both attend 9/11 memorial in New York
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump shook hands again on Wednesday at the event, hours after their debate showdown.
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Thousands flee Vietnam floods after typhoon hits
One of the country's largest rivers reached its highest level in two decades on Wednesday.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Zoo animals escape as flood hits Nigerian state
Officials in Borno are trying to recapture the creatures and warn the public to take care.
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Inmate awarded $100m in default judgment against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
The inmate had accused the rapper of drugging and sexually assaulting him nearly 30 years ago.
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Neighbours criticise German move to extend border controls
Poland's prime minister says Berlin's decision to impose controls on all land borders is unacceptable.
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Monday, September 9, 2024
New abuse allegations emerge against once-venerated French priest
A French priest is to be expunged from his worldwide charity following revelations of his sexual abuse of women.
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Sunday, September 8, 2024
Pro-euthanasia film The Room Next Door wins top prize in Venice
Venice Film Festival gives the Golden Lion Award to The Room Next Door starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.
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Pope Francis welcomed in remote Vanimo in Papua New Guinea
In Vanimo, a town near the border with Indonesia, the Pope donned a traditional Bird of Paradise feathered headdress.
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Saturday, September 7, 2024
An 'argument over notebooks' led to murder at an Indian school - and set a city ablaze
The killing of a Hindu boy, allegedly by his Muslim classmate, sparked religious tensions in an Indian city.
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Friday, September 6, 2024
Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later
Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.
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Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earth
The footage - captured by a Nasa astronaut - shows the skies brighten as the International Space Station passes over Europe.
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Watch: Military plane repurposed as aerial firefighter
California is the first state to own and operate this kind of federal aircraft to fight fires.
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Michel Barnier's journey from Mr Brexit to French PM
France's new prime minister is best known even in his native France as the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator.
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Uganda's Bobi Wine recovering from police assault - party
His party says he is to undergo surgery to remove fragments from a tear-gas cannister.
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Drought dries up lake to reveal sunken Greek village
It is only the second time the village's ruins have been visible since it was abandoned decades ago.
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Ukraine says soldiers among 51 killed in Poltava missile attack
President Zelensky says two Russian missiles struck a military training institute.
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Monday, September 2, 2024
'Why defile it?' Parisians divided over Olympic ring plan for Eiffel Tower
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she wants the rings to stay on the iconic monument indefinitely.
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Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land
The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found.
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Netanyahu asks 'forgiveness' over hostage deaths as protests continue
It comes as Hamas said more hostages could be "returned to their families in shrouds" if a ceasefire isn't reached.
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Sunday, September 1, 2024
Russian 'spy whale' found dead off Norway
The beluga whale - nicknamed Hvaldimir - is suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia.
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Children die in building collapse after Nigeria flooding
Intense floods are battering the West African country - so far at least 179 people have died.
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At least 41 hurt in Russian air strikes on Kharkiv
The regional head accused Moscow of targeting civilians after a supermarket and sports complex were hit.
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Saturday, August 31, 2024
The earliest pictures capturing the art and beauty of Indian monuments
A new exhibition in Delhi showcases a collection of photographs from the 1850s and 1860s.
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Kamala Harris criticises Trump over Arlington Cemetery dispute
Harris said the cemetery is "not a place for politics" in her first remarks on the incident.
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UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines
The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.
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Friday, August 30, 2024
'It feels like we're in Gaza': Israeli West Bank raid leaves destruction and determination in its wake
Palestinians in Nur Shams camp speak to the BBC's Lucy Williamson after Israeli forces withdraw.
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Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.
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Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban
Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights.
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
New Zealand's Māori king dies
The king died peacefully, surrounded by family, after heart surgery.
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Ukraine F-16 destroyed during Russian attack, BBC told
The incident happened just weeks after Kyiv took delivery of the supersonic aircraft.
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Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing
The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
'Mind-blowing': Thousands bathe in tomato sauce at La Tomatina
Partygoers gather near Valencia for the yearly tomato hurling festival.
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Nevada politician found guilty of reporter's murder
Robert Telles was convicted of killing a journalist who wrote unflattering stories about his time in office.
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Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief
It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Watch: High-speed chase between Mexican navy and drug boats
Around 7,200kg of drugs were seized by the navy, in two separate raids.
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Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics
They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back.
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Monday, August 26, 2024
Have Swiss scientists made a chocolate breakthrough?
The whole of the cocoa fruit is used in production, rather than just the beans.
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Macron rules out leftist PM as crisis continues
The French president says the New Popular Front coalition could not win a confidence vote in parliament.
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Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day
The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement her "heart is broken" after the two deaths and has asked for privacy.
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Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits
Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?
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Sunday, August 25, 2024
Gains in Russian territory shape Ukraine independence celebrations
Ukrainians celebrated Independence Day and Ukraine's recent incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
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Two trapped after ice collapses in Iceland glacier
Two people in a tour group were also injured when ice collapsed in Breiðamerkurjökull glacier.
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Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'
Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.
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Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records
Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League event in Silesia.
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Saturday, August 24, 2024
The 16 minutes that plunged the Bayesian yacht into a death spiral
The BBC's Mark Lowen in Sicily hears how a rapid chain of events in the middle of the night haunts and dumbfounds so many.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport
The 39-year-old was detained after his private jet landed at Le Bourget Airport in northern Paris.
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Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two
A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires.
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Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest
A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen.
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Friday, August 23, 2024
Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond
Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.
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Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights
Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads.
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The Gaza protests at the DNC in 50 seconds
Thousands of demonstrators marched in support of Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention this week.
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
Studio pulls Megalopolis trailer over fake quotes
The fantasy epic from Francis Ford Coppola received mix reviews at this year's Cannes film festival.
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Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory
The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks
The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles.
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Hezbollah rockets hit Golan Heights after Israel strikes deep in Lebanon
Fears are growing that the cross-border hostilities could escalate into an all-out war.
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Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC
What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher.
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Divers find five bodies in wreck of Sicily yacht
The grim discoveries come two days after the Bayesian sank in a freak storm off Sicily.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention
The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
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No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials
The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people.
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Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef
Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house.
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Monday, August 19, 2024
Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms
Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".
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Milwaukee woman jailed for 11 years for killing her abuser
Chrystul Kizer agrees a plea deal to avoid life term for shooting dead Randall Volar, whom she said was her sex-trafficker.
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Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman
Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding.
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Sunday, August 18, 2024
What to expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Prominent party leaders, celebrities and nearly 50,000 people will gather in Chicago for the DNC.
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Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention
The US vice-president spent Sunday campaigning in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
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'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats
Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.
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Saturday, August 17, 2024
Far-right spreads false claims about Muslim attacks in Bangladesh
In the wake of Sheikh Hasina's resignation, far-right accounts spread false claims about Muslim attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.
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How Raygun made it to the Olympics and divided the breaking world
The Australian hip-hop community has been shaken by Raygun's efforts in Paris.
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Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report
A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says.
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X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row
The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge.
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Friday, August 16, 2024
No bail for activists kicked off Zimbabwe plane
Recent crackdowns on political opponents come as Zimbabwe's president takes over as regional Sadc leader.
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Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament
A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs.
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Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge
Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Trump attacks Harris over US border policing – was it her job?
Critics call the vice-president a "failed border tsar" - but supporters say that was not her mission.
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Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online
The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Ukrainian TV films inside Russia as flag removed
Journalist Natalia Nahorna was reporting from the Russian town Sudzha when Ukrainian soldiers threw the flag to the ground.
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Hamas will not join Gaza ceasefire talks, senior official says
Mediators make urgent push for deal after the killing of Hamas's leader raises fears of regional war.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Fresh evacuation alert as Greek wildfire threat continues
Hundreds of firefighters have been tackling blazes, with efforts continuing through the night.
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Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles
The countdown for LA 2028 has begun as the Olympic flag arrived in the city of angels.
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Monday, August 12, 2024
Bodycam video shows police response to Uvalde shooting
Footage and 911 calls show the police response to one of the deadliest school shootings in the US.
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4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area
The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.
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Sunday, August 11, 2024
'On verge of an explosion': Policeman's killing part of spiralling West Bank violence
More than 600 Palestinians and at least 17 Israelis have been killed in the West Bank since October.
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Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings
Man seen climbing Eiffel Tower above Olympic rings
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Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists
Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.
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Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around
Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.
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Saturday, August 10, 2024
Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'
Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles.
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Friday, August 9, 2024
Does Japan's megaquake alert mean the 'big one' is coming?
An alert issued this week has caught the attention of a country used to earthquake warnings.
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Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 62 on board
The passenger plane came down in the town of Vinhedo, Brazilian airline Voepass says.
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Thursday, August 8, 2024
First debate showdown between Trump and Harris set for September
The debate on ABC News will mark the first time the rivals will square off since Harris became Democrats' presidential nominee
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What we know about military records of Walz and Vance
Walz's military record has been under scrutiny after a series of claims made by veterans and leading Republicans.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Iran will respond at ‘right time’ to killing of Hamas leader
Diplomatic efforts ramp up as Iran reiterates threats against Israel.
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Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled after attack threat
The cancellations follow the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.
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Two held in Vienna over Taylor Swift concert threat
Security measures at the singer's gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Florida's streets become rivers as Storm Debby moves north
At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia after the hurricane slammed Florida's Gulf Coast.
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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new overall leader
Hamas has named Yahya Sinwar as its new political chief, replacing Ismail Haniyeh who was killed last week.
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Monday, August 5, 2024
Dead bear another strange twist in RFK Jr's faltering campaign
Bizarre headlines, a new opponent and limited cash have left the independent candidate struggling.
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US personnel injured in attack on airbase in Iraq
The attack comes as the US warns the Middle East is at a critical moment after the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah senior leaders.
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Blindfolded, bound and beaten: Palestinians tell of Israeli jail abuse
An Israeli rights group says prisons are overwhelmed, amid allegations of physical and mental violence.
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Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules
The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future.
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Sunday, August 4, 2024
France's record haul & 100m fine margins - day nine in Paris
Great Britain add another four medals to their Paris 2024 tally, France break their own record, while Noah Lyles wins an epic men's 100m.
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'Betrayal': Detained US teacher's sister upset Russia prisoner swap left him out
Marc Fogel, 63, is serving a 14-year prison sentence in Russia and was excluded from the prisoner swap.
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Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill
Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.
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Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week
Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas.
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Saturday, August 3, 2024
He lost two homes to California fires in six years. Now what?
Rick Pero can't fathom starting over again after watching his home burn down again in northern California.
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World's biggest iceberg spins in ocean trap
A frozen block of ice far bigger than Greater London is captured in a vast pool of rotating water.
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Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics
NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.
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Venezuela opposition leader emerges despite arrest threat
Maria Corina Machado appears at a protest in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro.
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Friday, August 2, 2024
US deploys jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel
Pentagon announces Middle East reinforcements as Iran threatens to "punish" Israel for assassination of Hamas leader.
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Justin Timberlake licence suspended in drink-driving case
Timberlake was in Belgium during the virtual court hearing, answering "yes" to questions from the judge.
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Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin
Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them.
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Thursday, August 1, 2024
Who are the prisoners in the Russia-West swap?
The prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries could be the biggest since the Cold War.
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Russian prisoners arrive in Moscow following swap
The former prisoners have been greeted by President Vladimir Putin as they walk out of the plane.
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Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap
Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader assassinated in Tehran
Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel that "challenging days lies ahead" after Iran threatened "harsh punishment".
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Trump on Harris: 'Is she Indian or is she black?'
Donald Trump questioned the vice-president's racial identity while speaking at a conference for black journalists.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The new face of homelessness in Australia
Mary is a frail pensioner who is living out of her car after losing her rental property.
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Monday, July 29, 2024
Watch: Protesters descend on Caracas after election win claim
Video shows crowds gathered in the Venezuelan capital as riot police face off with demonstrators.
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'Unjustified': Videos reveal brutality during Bangladesh protests
A UN expert describes the violence seen in videos analysed by the BBC as "unlawful".
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Caracas echoes with loud protests against Venezuela's disputed election result
Protesters tell the BBC President Maduro should leave power because he is "destroying everything".
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Israeli protesters enter army base after soldiers held over Gaza detainee abuse
The Sde Teiman base has been at the centre of reports of serious abuses against Palestinians from Gaza.
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Sunday, July 28, 2024
Simone Biles draws A-list celebrity crowd at Paris Olympics
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise and Snoop Dogg were there to watch the star gymnast.
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Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought
Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than thought
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Watch: Moment Robert Downey Jr revealed at San Diego Comic Con
The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series.
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Saturday, July 27, 2024
Haunting portrait of young storm victim wins photo award
The Mangrove Photography Awards entries capture unique ecosystems above and below the waterline.
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Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations
Donald Trump tells cryptocurrency leaders he will fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission if he's re-elected president.
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Top five stories from day one of Paris Olympics 2024
Great Britain claim their first opening day medals since 2004 as the Paris Olympics get under way.
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Friday, July 26, 2024
JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash
Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".
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Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says
Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.
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Who could have attacked France's high-speed rail?
France's interior minister vows the attackers will be arrested fast, but does not say who was to blame.
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Poland's firearm bill sparks human rights concerns
The bill will allow troops to open fire on migrants crossing the border when soldiers feel under threat.
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Thursday, July 25, 2024
'Monster' wildfire may have destroyed half of Canadian town
The mayor of Jasper said fast-moving flames have "ravaged our small, tight-knit mountain community".
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How drones and the battle for Ukraine are changing the future of warfare
Drone technology has made the war more immediate and more deadly – and opened up a new battleground.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Salman Rushdie attacker charged with supporting militant group Hezbollah
Hadi Matar plans to plead not guilty to the federal charges of providing material support to a terrorist group.
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Yellowstone blast sends visitors fleeing for cover
A hydrothermal explosion of rock and debris erupted near Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Watch: Celine Dion in Paris amid rumours of Olympic performance
In December 2022, the singer revealed she had been battling Stiff Person's Syndrome (SPS) and cancelled all of her upcoming shows.
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Ten years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Watch: Dancing tea cakes, a giant Nessie and Karen Dunbar - the Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony 10 years on.
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Monday, July 22, 2024
CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues
Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage.
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Kamala Harris: From prosecutor to possible president
The vice-president is vying for the Democrats' presidential nomination after Joe Biden left the race.
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Sunday, July 21, 2024
Malaysia tracks down missing oil tanker which fled after collision
The vessel was involved in a collision with another ship before fleeing the scene on Friday.
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Who will replace Biden as Democratic nominee?
Mr Biden has endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place.
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US President Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris after ending re-election campaign
He said standing down was "in the best interests of my party and the country".
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Saturday, July 20, 2024
Fined for yellow and blue shoes: How Russian laws smother dissent
Since the invasion of Ukraine, the measures used to clamp down on Kremlin critics have swelled.
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‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgery
The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.
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Thousands gather for Trump's first rally since shooting
Trump and running mate JD Vance are scheduled to address a crowd in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Saturday evening.
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Friday, July 19, 2024
Global services slowly recovering after bug causes IT chaos
The incident has sparked concern over the vulnerability of the world's interconnected technologies.
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Living in cars and motels - what it's like to work at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'
Workers at Disneyland are considering a strike because pay at the 'Happiest place on Earth' has left many unable to meet rent.
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Judge sets Harvey Weinstein retrial date for November
The ex-film mogul will be retried for rape after his conviction was overturned on appeal in April.
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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Watch: Waterspout spotted off Philippines coast
Footage shows the column of air and water near Misamis Oriental province on Thursday.
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American comedian Bob Newhart dead at 94, publicist says
The legendary deadpan comic won numerous awards over his decades-long career.
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Rwanda's president smashes his own election record
Paul Kagame wins with more than 99% of the vote, showing Rwanda's lack of democracy, his critics say.
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'Is this some kind of fantasist?' Behind the viral BBC video
Gary O'Donoghue reveals his initial disbelief when an eyewitness described seeing Trump gunman on roof.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Three things to watch for in JD Vance's convention speech
The Ohio senator will introduce himself on the national stage after Donald Trump named him as his running mate.
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Watch: Huge fire breaks out at Chinese shopping centre
Footage shows thick black smoke towering above the 14-storey building.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
New tech aims to keep polar bears and people apart
Fears about the two species coming into contact are growing as Arctic sea ice melts.
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Toronto reels from floods and power cuts after severe storms
Record rainfall leaves large areas of city flooded, drivers stranded and 170,000 without power.
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Trump security boosted weeks ago over Iran plot to kill him
There is no known link between the plot and Saturday's attack, but the disclosure raises questions over how a gunman got so close.
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Israeli strikes in south and central Gaza reportedly kill 50
One of the deadliest attacks occurred in the designated humanitarian zone of al-Mawasi.
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Monday, July 15, 2024
Copa America - the 'party that almost became a tragedy'
What went wrong at the 2024 Copa America tournament and what can be learned from the chaotic scenes that marred the final?
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Stranger Things season five teaser excites fans
The cast and crew of the hit show are halfway through filming its highly anticipated final season.
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
Instagram influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery
Young women tell the BBC how Kat Torres lured them to her homes in the US, where they worked for no pay.
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Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed
The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.
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Videos show how gunman shot at Trump despite public alerting police
BBC Verify examines footage, eyewitness testimony and satellite imagery showing how the attack unfolded.
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Saturday, July 13, 2024
Witness says he saw gunman on roof near Trump rally
Greg, who was outside the rally, tells the BBC he tried to alert the police.
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Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired
Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard
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Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security
Video shows the moment loud bangs are heard and the former president is surrounded by security.
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Friday, July 12, 2024
Former PMs, film and sports stars join Ambani wedding
Tony Blair and Boris Johnson were among guests to arrive at the wedding of a billionaire's son.
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Hackers steal call records of 'nearly all' AT&T customers
FBI launches investigation after around 109 million customers had call and text information taken.
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Thursday, July 11, 2024
Who could replace Biden as Democratic nominee?
Several rising stars in the party could enter the 2024 fray if Joe Biden steps aside.
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US says Gaza's floating aid pier to shut down soon
The $230m pier had delivered 8,000 tonnes of aid before it was removed last month because of bad weather.
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Srebrenica massacre: 'What happened should be known'
Victims' loved ones say "lies" are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed.
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Starmer meets Biden: Special relationship 'stronger now than ever'
The UK's new prime minister has met the US president for the first time on a trip to Washington DC.
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Nato vows 'irreversible path' to Ukraine membership
Members also set out plans for more military aid for the Ukrainian army, including F-16 fighter jets.
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Baldwin 'played make-believe' with gun, Rust trial hears
Prosecution claims he disregarded gun safety, while defence portrays an actor who trusted his crew's competence.
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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Gladiator II: Paul Mescal battles a rhino in upcoming film
The trailer for Ridley Scott's sequel to Gladiator also includes a water battle in Rome's Colosseum.
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BBC Verify looks at evidence linking Russia to Kyiv hospital strike
Watch BBC Verify's visual analysis of the strike which killed two adults and injured 300.
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Europe's Ariane-6 rocket blasts off in maiden flight
It's taken 10 years to develop and cost billions but the new launch vehicle has finally blasted off.
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Israeli strike on Gaza camp kills 29, hospital says
The strike reportedly hit tents outside a school in the southern town of Abasan al-Kabira.
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Monday, July 8, 2024
Staff help clear rubble from destroyed Kyiv hospital
Footage posted on social media by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky shows smoke rising from Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital and blown out windows.
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Liberian president cuts his salary by 40%
President Boakai says the move is intended to show "solidarity" with Liberians who are struggling financially.
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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Mélenchon: 'We are allowed to love our country'
Jean-Luc Mélenchon tells supporters he is "immensely relieved" as exit polls show a lead for his left-wing alliance.
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National Rally's Bardella: 'Dishonourable alliance' prevented victory
National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella, who'd hoping to be France's next PM, reacts to the result.
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Saturday, July 6, 2024
The far right is close to power in France. Will the rest of Europe follow?
Whatever the result of France's election, its impact will be seismic, says Europe editor Katya Adler.
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Forget Ethiopia's Spice Girls - this singer salutes the true queens
Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.
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French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms
France votes in one of its most crucial elections in years, with the far right hoping for victory.
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Friday, July 5, 2024
Tennis, flags and fire: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
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Watch July 4 fireworks misfire into Utah crowds
Eyewitness video shows the malfunction that led to multiple injuries and several hospitalisations.
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World media reacts to UK election
Labour's landslide victory has been followed closely by media commentators around the world.
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Thursday, July 4, 2024
Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?
Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size?
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Violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote
A number of candidates are targeted in the run-up to Sunday's tense parliamentary elections.
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California
Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.
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Powerful Hurricane Beryl roars towards Jamaica
At least seven people die as a result of the powerful hurricane raging across the Caribbean.
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Pay rise freeze for Kenyan MPs after public anger
Protesters last week forced William Ruto to scrap planned tax rises, saying public money was being wasted.
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Belarus frees five political prisoners in rare amnesty
Activists say three men and two women were released, in a move signalled by Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Talks with the Taliban - no women allowed
Diplomats say the first talks with Afghanistan's rulers since they seized power were productive.
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Hungary's Orban urges ceasefire on Kyiv visit
He is a critic of Western support for Ukraine and is seen as the European leader closest to Russia's Vladimir Putin.
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Texas Democrat openly calls on Biden to leave presidential race
Rep. Lloyd Doggett called for Biden to make the "difficult to decision to withdraw" from the race.
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