Saturday, 31 December 2022
Pope Benedict XVI through the years
A look back at the former leader of the Catholic Church's life after his death at the age of 95.
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Ginni Thomas: US Supreme Court justice's wife says she regret her post-election texts
Virginia Thomas' remarks are among a mountain of transcripts released by the US Capitol riot inquiry.
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Friday, 30 December 2022
Dogecoin dog makes miraculous recovery
Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin.
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¿Haces propósitos de Año Nuevo y luego nos los cumples? Hay esperanza
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Andrew Tate: Police release raid video after influencer arrested
A raid is carried out on what appears to be the controversial influencer Andrew Tate’s villa in Bucharest.
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Tributes paid to footballing legend Pele
"King" Pele "changed everything", says Brazil forward Neymar as tributes pour in for the late footballing legend.
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Thursday, 29 December 2022
Fire at Cambodian Casino Near Thai Border Kills at Least 10
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Cambodia casino fire kills at least ten people
Around 400 people were in the building on the Cambodia-Thailand border when it caught fire.
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Ukraine gives an optimistic update on its power grid, but concern grows about coming holidays.
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Marion Biotech: Uzbekistan links child deaths to India cough syrup
The latest allegation comes weeks after The Gambia blamed Indian syrups for child deaths.
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Wednesday, 28 December 2022
Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains
Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains.
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Elinor Lipman’s Frothy New Novel Has Serious Undertow
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$2.8 Million Homes in Oregon, Massachusetts and Maryland
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Tuesday, 27 December 2022
A Russian military unit killed dozens in Bucha, our investigation shows.
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Gujarat: Indian man killed over daughter's viral video
The man was allegedly attacked after protesting against a video of his teenage daughter being posted online.
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Monday, 26 December 2022
Brazil man held over alleged bomb plot to stop inauguration
Police say the man was planning to "create chaos" ahead of the swearing-in of President-elect Lula.
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With Record Military Incursions, China Warns Taiwan and the U.S.
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The president of Belarus is in Russia amid concerns of a new offensive in Ukraine.
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Sunday, 25 December 2022
‘Es importante que la guerra no nos robe la infancia’: así se viven las fiestas en Ucrania
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Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured
It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.
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Saturday, 24 December 2022
Russia Shells Kherson, Killing 5 as Zelensky Warns More Strikes Could Mar Christmas
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Emergency workers in the Buffalo area are struggling to operate in blizzard conditions, an official says.
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Iran protests: Activist Narges Mohammadi details 'abuse' of detained women
Narges Mohammadi writes to the BBC with fellow inmates' accounts of physical and sexual abuse.
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Friday, 23 December 2022
Ukraine’s leader is back in Kyiv after a sprint of diplomacy.
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The Senate passes a spending bill that includes nearly $50 billion in aid for Ukraine.
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Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, freed from Nepal jail
Charles Sobhraj, convicted of killing two women in 1975, was linked to tourist murders in South East Asia.
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Thursday, 22 December 2022
New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern offensive MP comment transcript sells for NZ$100,000
The auction follows a heated exchange between the prime minister and a political rival in parliament.
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Caught on Camera, Traced by Phone: The Russian Military Unit That Killed Dozens in Bucha
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Zelensky's whirlwind US visit in 90 seconds
In a busy day, Ukraine's leader visited the White House and gave a speech to Congress.
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Wednesday, 21 December 2022
India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge
The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country.
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These Activists Target Drivers Who Tamper With License Plates
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Ukraine war: US Patriot missiles will comfort Kyiv and alarm Moscow
The advanced air defence system is not a silver bullet, but it is extremely capable and effective.
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Tuesday, 20 December 2022
Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal
The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation.
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One Day With an Ambulance in Britain: Long Waits, Rising Frustration
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World Cup 2022: Argentina return home and bank holiday declared
World Cup winners Argentina are greeted by jubilant fans at Buenos Aires airport and a bank holiday is declared in the country.
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Word of the Day: indignant
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Robert De Niro: Woman 'tried to steal actor's gifts' from under tree in NYC
The 79-year-old actor came downstairs in his dressing gown after he heard the commotion.
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Monday, 19 December 2022
ANC conference: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa defies scandal to win party vote
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa wins leadership of governing ANC, despite corruption allegations.
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World Cup 2022: How the world reacted to Argentina's win
One newspaper suggests a destiny has been fulfilled for Lionel Messi, while another says it is "spring once again in Argentina" - BBC Sport looks at how the world reacted to the World Cup final.
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Vaughan shooting: Five killed by gunman in Canada apartment block
The gunman was shot dead by police who found victims scattered in several flats of the block.
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How Latinos Voted in Key House Races
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Thailand warship capsizes during storm
Video from the Thai Navy shows the ship on its side, as it is about to capsize.
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Sunday, 18 December 2022
Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale
The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.
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North Korea Fires Missiles Capable of Reaching Japan
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Austin Butler Sings ‘Blue Christmas’ With Cecily Strong in Her Last ‘S.N.L.’
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Salah Hammouri: Israel deports Palestinian lawyer to France
Israel says Salah Hamouri is a member of a terror group and has planned attacks on the state.
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Saturday, 17 December 2022
Brisbane nativity camels returned safely after stroll
The three animals were seen wandering the Brisbane's streets after opening the gate of their enclosure.
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Ukraine missile struck as mum sat with child to do homework
Several people die after an attack on a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih.
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Friday, 16 December 2022
Berlin's giant AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open
Two people are reportedly injured and 100 firefighters are responding to the incident.
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Jimmy Kimmel: Trump NFTs Are ‘Literally Cards Against Humanity’
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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: India defends cough syrups linked to Gambia child deaths
India's drug regulator says lab tests haven't shown any evidence of contamination in the four cough syrups.
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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds
BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.
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Thursday, 15 December 2022
Henry Cavill: British actor will not return as Superman
British star, who revealed his return as the superhero in October, has been dropped from the role.
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The Infrared Hunt for Russian Troops in the Battle for Bakhmut
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PhD student solves 2,500-year-old Sanskrit problem
Rishi Rajpopat, from India, decodes a rule taught by Panini, a master of the ancient language.
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US charges China student with stalking peer who put up pro-democracy fliers
The music student is charged with threatening the girl for posting fliers urging more freedom in China.
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Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Wieambilla: Grief and questions after deadly shoot-out shocks Australia
Six people died on a remote property after three suspects abruptly opened fire on police.
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DR Congo floods leave more than 120 dead in Kinshasa
Major roads in the city were submerged as heavy rains continued for hours and several homes collapsed.
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Row over ancestral festivity divides Afro-Colombian town
Changes to a traditional celebration honouring the Virgin Mary are dividing Afro-Colombians in Guapi.
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War in Ukraine: Buildings damaged in Kyiv after Russian strikes
The mayor of Kyiv says Ukrainian air defence forces shot down 11 drones.
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Tuesday, 13 December 2022
New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern apologises for MP insult caught on mic
In a parliamentary debate, the New Zealand prime minister used the insult after sitting down.
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Former seat of Confederacy takes down last monument
A descendant of the rebel general said it was "a tough day", but a black Richmond resident said it was "nice".
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Monday, 12 December 2022
EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief
Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.
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Cómo fue que la selección de Brasil se politizó
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Word of the Day: remiss
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Sunday, 11 December 2022
South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush
Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting pressure following the Halloween crush that killed 156 people.
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Confidential Records Show a Saudi Golf Tour Built on Far-Fetched Assumptions
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Steve Martin and Martin Short Trade Barbs, and Eulogies, on ‘S.N.L.’
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Saturday, 10 December 2022
Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'
Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities.
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Madhya Pradesh: India boy, 8, dies after being trapped in well
An eight-year-old boy dies after being stuck inside a 400ft-deep borewell in India's Madhya Pradesh state.
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Friday, 9 December 2022
The Kremlin plays down Putin’s claim of territorial gains in Ukraine.
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Huge fire engulfs Russian shopping mall Mega Khimki near Moscow
Video of the blaze shows explosions at the massive Mega Khimki complex outside Moscow.
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Inside Honduras’s abortion pill black market
Honduras's president pledged to relax abortion laws, but an abortion-pill black market still thrives.
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Selma Blair: 'Multiple sclerosis took my career down'
The US actress says she hasn’t landed a Hollywood role since revealing her MS diagnosis.
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How Seychelles ocean plants could help tackle climate change
Seychelles is one of the first countries to map its seagrasses nationwide, which are a huge store of carbon.
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Thursday, 8 December 2022
U.S. Gas Prices Are Now Lower Than a Year Ago
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World Cup 2022: Could Morocco win for Africa?
Morocco stand a good chance of making history at the World Cup by bringing the trophy to Africa.
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Late Night Celebrates Raphael Warnock’s Win in the Georgia Runoff
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Iran carries out first execution over anti-government protests
Mohsen Shekari was hanged after being convicted of "enmity against God", state media report.
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Wednesday, 7 December 2022
Harry and Meghan: 'A ripple of hope can turn into a wave of change'
The couple were honoured in New York for their racial justice and mental health work.
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Walker, Trump’s Celebrity Pick, Underscores Trump’s Fall
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World Cup 2022: 'Cristiano Ronaldo reduced to role of superstar nobody wants'
Cristiano Ronaldo is reduced to the role of the superstar nobody wants as Portugal follow Manchester United's lead in deciding they might be better off without him, writes Phil McNulty.
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Syria camps: Relatives of Islamic State group 'stuck in limbo'
Thousands detained in 2019 are stuck in limbo, with their home countries unwilling to repatriate them.
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Tuesday, 6 December 2022
Kerala: Indian men jailed for rape and murder of Latvian tourist
Two men have been sent to jail for life for the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in Kerala in 2018.
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Most Video Game Reboots Stink. But Not the Latest Final Fantasy.
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