Monday, 23 December 2024

Ethics report into Matt Gaetz expected to be released

A draft details evidence of alleged drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies.

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Biden commutes most federal death sentences

The president condemns the murderers but says the death penalty at federal level "must stop".

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A man's suicide leads to clamour around India's dowry law

Atul Subhash's death has galvanised men's rights activists and started a debate around India's dowry law.

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Guatemala police clash with Jewish sect over 160 at-risk children

Authorities in Guatemala resist efforts by a Jewish sect to recapture 160 children rescued from its premises.

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Sunday, 22 December 2024

Saturday, 21 December 2024

Friday, 20 December 2024

Watch: Crowds boo President Macron in Mayotte

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido.

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The student who blew whistle on Kenya airport controversy

Nelson Amenya is hailed as a hero in Kenya after sharing details of a plan to lease the main airport.

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Thursday, 19 December 2024

'I never regretted decision to make trial public'

Speaking outside court, Gisèle Pelicot says she never regretted her decision to make her rape trial public.

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Exceptional natural disaster declared in Mayotte after cyclone

Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.

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Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Missing India woman found in Pakistan returns home after 22 years

Hamida Banu was promised a job in Dubai, but says the recruitment agent instead took her to Pakistan.

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Injured Italian caver freed after 75-hour rescue

Ottavia Piana is airlifted to hospital after a painstaking rescue in the Bergamo area of northern Italy.

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Honda and Nissan hold merger talks

In March, the two Japanese car makers agreed to explore a strategic partnership for electric vehicles.

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Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson released from jail in Greenland

Danish authorities reject a Japanese bid to extradite the campaigner because of his time spent in detention.

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Married couple among 11 Indians killed in Georgia gas poisoning

A man celebrating his birthday and a married couple are among the dead, relatives tell the BBC.

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Gaza ceasefire talks in final stage, Palestinian negotiator tells BBC

The official outlines a phased plan which would see hostages freed in step with Israeli pullouts.

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Igor Kirillov: Notorious mouthpiece and man behind Russia's chemical weapons

Kirllov, who has been killed in Moscow, was accused by the West of overseeing the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine.

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Monday, 16 December 2024

Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

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Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea

Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water.

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Sunday, 15 December 2024

South Korean MPs impeach president over martial law attempt

Thousands of protesters hailed the move as a victory for democracy but Yoon has vowed to fight on.

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Founder of fashion chain Mango dies in cave accident

The 71-year-old is remembered for his fashion leadership after the accident in caves near Barcelona.

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Friday, 13 December 2024

François Bayrou commands respect - but can he save France from crisis?

It is hard to see how he can avoid the same man-traps that felled his predecessor, writes Hugh Schofield.

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Net closing in on South Korea's president as MPs get death threats over impeachment vote

Yoon Suk Yeol - whose attempt to impose martial law backfired - faces another vote in parliament this weekend.

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'Thankless job' - why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

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Rape inquiry linked by Swedish media to Mbappé closed

Authorities said there was not enough evidence to pursue the investigation into the alleged Stockholm attack.

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Thursday, 12 December 2024

Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco

The singer and actress wrote "forever begins now" as she posted an engagement ring picture on Instagram.

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WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.

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Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Luigi Mangione fights extradition to face charge of murdering CEO

The 26-year-old was arrested in Pennsylvania, and prosecutors are seeking to bring him to trial in New York.

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Syria in maps: Who controls the country now Assad has gone?

A visual guide to the latest developments after Syrian rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad 13 years after the start of the country's civil war.

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Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Syria rescuers end search for secret cells in notorious prison

The White Helmets say it did not find any "unopened or hidden areas" after it was captured by rebels.

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UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illicit gold trade

Pattni has been accused of smuggling gold and exploiting natural resources in Africa for decades.

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Monday, 9 December 2024

Watch: BBC reports from inside Damascus

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to see what will happen next".

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Women prisoners told 'you can go out now' by Syrian rebels

Watch: Women prisoners told 'you can go out now' by Syrian rebels

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Travel ban on S Korea president after martial law attempt

Travel bans have also been imposed on several senior officials involved in the botched martial law move.

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Sunday, 8 December 2024

Astronaut shows students how they drink liquids in space

Sunita Williams spoke to pupils from her hometown during her extended stay on the International Space Station.

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Saturday, 7 December 2024

Dominican Republic records largest-ever cocaine seizure

Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.

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New president awaits Ghana as election day arrives

The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.

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Friday, 6 December 2024

Syrian rebels capture second major city after military withdraws

Hama is south of Aleppo, which the rebels seized last week after launching a lightning offensive.

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Moment former Syrian president's statue toppled in Hama

Rebels say they have taken full control of a second major city, after the military withdrew its troops.

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Thursday, 5 December 2024

India's 'blockbuster' drugs to take on deadly superbugs

A number of promising new drugs from India show potential to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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Barnier to resign as French PM after government collapse

Barnier is likely to stay on as caretaker prime minister while Macron chooses a successor, a process which could take weeks.

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Wednesday, 4 December 2024

'Pickling a cucumber changed my life' says TikTok award winner

A film parody actor, a pool cleaner and pickle chef are among those honoured at UK's first TikTok awards.

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'Deeply disturbed': South Koreans react to President Yoon's martial law order

People in Seoul express anxiety and confusion following the president's now-rescinded martial law order.

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BBC Verify tracks week of rebel advances in Syria

It’s been one week since rebel forces launched their largest offensive against the Syrian government in years. BBC Verify has been tracking their advances.

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Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Monday, 2 December 2024

Dozens killed in crush at Guinea football match

Prime Minister Oury Bah pays tribute to the victims and announces an inquiry into the "tragic" disaster.

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Three dead and dozens sick after eating sea turtle stew

At least 32 people in the Philippines were admitted to hospital after consuming the endangered species.

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Norway suspends controversial deep-sea mining plan

Oslo's plan to open up its Arctic seabed for mining prompted stark environmental opposition.

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Sunday, 1 December 2024

Statue of Syrian president's brother is torn down in Aleppo

The footage, which has muted sound, was filmed by Turkish journalist Ibrahim Bozan on 30 November 2024.

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Counting resumes in Irish general election

After securing re-election, Irish party leaders face the challenge of trying to form the next government.

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Georgia's pro-EU president vows to stay 'until someone is legitimately elected'

Georgia's pro-EU president vows to stay 'until someone is legitimately elected'

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Saturday, 30 November 2024

Irish election tallies predict upset for some ministers

An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

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Major Canadian news outlets sue OpenAI

The suit, a first for Canada, alleges OpenAI's chatbot was illegally scraping news articles, which the firm denies.

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BBC reports from mass protest at 'crucial moment for Georgia'

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from the centre of Tbilisi, as pro-Eu protesters clash with police.

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Friday, 29 November 2024

Putin threatens Kyiv decision-makers after striking energy grid

Russia says it is selecting Ukrainian targets and may hit government offices in the capital.

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Childcare worker who abused more than 60 girls jailed for life

Ashley Griffith admitted more than 300 offences committed at childcare centres in Australia and Italy.

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Thursday, 28 November 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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Why Russia's Africa propaganda warrior was sent home

A shadowy operative appears to overstep his mark in the battle for Russian influence in Africa.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Russian deserter reveals war secrets of guarding nuclear base

A combat alert was in place on the day Russia invaded Ukraine, he tells the BBC.

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Special counsel's last criminal case against Trump dismissed

The cases have been dismissed "without prejudice", meaning charges could be refiled when Trump leaves office.

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Namibians vote as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule

Swapo's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking to become the country's first female president.

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Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

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Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury's legends slot

The Scottish rock star will follow in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.

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Monday, 25 November 2024

Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes

It is one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in Lebanon in September.

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Huge deal struck but is it enough? 5 takeaways from a dramatic COP29

Fraught debate revealed the divide between rich and poor as the UN conference sealed a climate finance deal.

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Sunday, 24 November 2024

Mystery drones seen over three US air bases in UK

The United States Air Force says it is unclear if the "small unmanned aerial systems" were hostile.

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Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.

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Friday, 22 November 2024

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?

The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.

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Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked

Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says

The UN says bakeries and kitchens have shut down due to limited supplies in the region.

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Zelensky says Ukraine will lose war if US cuts funding

US President-elect Donald Trump has campaigned on a promise to end America's involvement in wars.

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MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks

The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.

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Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Georgian police clear protesters challenging 'stolen' election

Opposition protesters around the capital's university demand new elections, alleging fraud in last month's poll.

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Dozens of medics tried in Turkey over baby deaths

Ten newborns died in an alleged scam in which babies were allegedly moved between hospitals for profit.

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Monday, 18 November 2024

Top Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’

As some appointments spark controversy, House Speaker Mike Johnson says choices have been made to "shake up the status quo".

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Fury in Russia at missile move but Putin so far silent

What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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Sunday, 17 November 2024

Undocumented migrants hope Trump mass deportations only 'for criminals'

While many are scared, some dismiss the dangers of mass deportations under Donald Trump.

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Venezuela frees more than 100 arrested after disputed election result

More than 100 political prisoners caught up in a post-election crackdown have been released, according to a human rights group.

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Saturday, 16 November 2024

Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side".

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United by loyalty, Trump's new team have competing agendas

This week has revealed much about Trump's ambition but also hinted at tests and headaches that may lie ahead.

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Friday, 15 November 2024

UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts

Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a "gift of God".

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Trump meets Argentina's Milei ahead of conservative summit

Argentina's president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November.

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Ten dead in fire at Spanish retirement home

The fire broke out in the town of Villafranca de Ebro in north-eastern Spain.

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Thursday, 14 November 2024

Police bodycam shows man being rescued from submerged car

The man told officers he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard" driving the vehicle into a pool.

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Pop hit APT too distracting for S Korea's exam-stressed students

A yearly blanket of silence has once again enveloped South Korea, as half a million students sit for the most important test of their lives.

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Wednesday, 13 November 2024

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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Unconventional Trump brings openings and perils for Africa

Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.

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Tuesday, 12 November 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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Convulsing cat in Thai TV show sparks abuse concerns

Authorities say they are investigating allegations of animal abuse after a cat was shown writhing on the ground in a television drama.

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Monday, 11 November 2024

Emergency official ordered storm crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

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Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario.

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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, 10 November 2024

Music stars sing praises of team sweeping Ghana clean

Known as Buz Stop Boys, the group's leader says they want "a cleaner, healthier, and prouder Ghana".

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Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas

The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.

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Irish general election 2024 explained

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.

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What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

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Saturday, 9 November 2024

Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

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What's at stake in the Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

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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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Thursday, 7 November 2024

What Trump's win means for Ukraine, Middle East and China

Trump's promises on China as well as ending wars in Ukraine and the Middle East will soon be put to the test.

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Friday, 1 November 2024

Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

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Thursday, 31 October 2024

Valencia floods aftermath 'like a disaster movie'

The BBC's Nicky Schiller reports from the scene of Spanish flooding where cars are piled up.

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'Why I spent my university fees on Somali TikTok battles'

Somalis gamble big money during livestream events as ancient clan fights are waged on social media.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

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Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins

Sixty-three thousand of the limited edition coins were reported stolen in July.

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Harris pledges 'different path' at site of Trump 6 January rally

The Democratic presidential candidate delivers her final message a week before election day.

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Why female entrepreneurs are key to getting more women to work

A study highlights how promoting female entrepreneurship can greatly enhance women's workforce participation.

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Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Watch: Ballot drop box set on fire in Washington state

Police and firefighter crews responded to a fire inside a ballot drop box in the early hours of Monday.

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Friday, 25 October 2024

How an evolving and expanding Brics benefits India

Brics enables India to work with some of its closest friends and espouses principles close to Delhi's heart.

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Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Woman goes missing in Maine forest for days, is rescued hundreds of feet from dead husband



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China holds live-fire drills on island closest to Taiwan

The drills were held over four hours in Niushan, an island 105km (66 miles) away from Taiwan.

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Why was Trump serving fries in McDonald’s?

The BBC's Lily Jamali explains the backstory behind the former president's campaign stunt.

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'He is a King of thieves': Aboriginal protester arrested in Sydney

BBC footage shows the protester shouting to crowds waiting to see King Charles outside of the Sydney Opera House.

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Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Friday, 13 September 2024

Modi rival bailed after five months in jail

Arvind Kejriwal has always rejected corruption allegations and called them political vendetta.

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Trump rules out another presidential debate against Harris

Two days after the pair's first showdown, the Republican says his Democratic rival only wants a rematch because he won.

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Butterfly thieves handed $200,000 fine

Two Italian men were arrested at a Sri Lankan wildlife park after they were found with hundreds of protected insects.

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Polish, parasols and paint: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Thursday, 12 September 2024

Blue Ridge Parkway motorcyclist dies in Asheville accident: National Park Service



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Oxford scientists make remarkable advancement with material that generates solar power without traditional panels: 'The future is brighter'



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USPS' long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut to rave reviews from carriers



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Illinois officials: No, really. Passenger rail service to Chicago is returning to Rockford



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Wednesday, 11 September 2024

The midwives who stopped murdering girls and started saving them

In rural India, a group of midwives routinely murdered newborn girls - and then began to resist.

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Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Friday, 6 September 2024

Mark Cuban Tells Elon Musk 'Delete Your Account' After Tech Billionaire Calls Tucker Carlson's Latest Episode On WW2 And Churchill 'Worth Watching'



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Ross is holding up demolition of Military Circle Mall, driving up costs for Norfolk EDA



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2 Nigerian brothers sentenced for sextortion that led to teen's death



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A US Navy chief who wanted WiFi on her warship secretly ran an illegal Starlink network that she named 'STINKY': report



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Thursday, 5 September 2024

Channel drownings fail to deter desperate migrants

The latest migrant deaths in the Channel have done nothing to deter the gangs from putting more desperate people at risk.

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Saturday, 31 August 2024

Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia



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A Gen Xer got $110,000 in student loans forgiven after he'd paid off more than he borrowed. It's allowed him to scrap his plans to work part time in retirement.



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'Paper or plastic?' will no longer be a choice at California grocery stores



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As Intel's struggles continue, rumours are now emerging that plans are afoot to flog its chip-manufacturing fabs



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Monday, 12 August 2024

The Hollywood Olympics: All you need to know about Los Angeles 2028

The new sporting events, the venues, the stars, and the traffic - what to watch out for in four years.

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Sunday, 11 August 2024

Thursday, 1 August 2024

How a refugee Olympian found a new life in Canada

At age 11, Afghan refugee Nigara Shaheen had her first martial arts lesson on a balcony in Peshawar. Now she's competing in Paris.

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Monday, 17 June 2024

Eight killed in India train crash

The accident occurred when a good train rammed into a stationary passenger train in West Bengal state.

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Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Putin could struggle to end the war in Ukraine because it's making some poor Russians richer



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Israel and Hamas placed on UN list for violating children's rights

The UN adds Israel and Hamas for the first time to its list of offenders for violating children’s rights.

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Iconic French singer Françoise Hardy dies aged 80

Hardy burst on to the music scene in 1962, inspiring the likes of Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan.

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The hit Thai film moving TikTokers to tears

The internet is awash with teary videos of those who have watched How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.

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Monday, 10 June 2024

Watch: Moment rodeo bull hops arena fence and shocks crowd

Chaotic scenes took place at a rodeo in Sisters, Oregon, when an escaping bull leaped into the event's grounds.

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Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Video shows air rescue after man falls from cliff in LA

Firefighters airlifted the man to hospital after he fell nearly 30ft (9m) from a seaside cliff on Sunday.

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Son's funny faces overshadow lawmaker's House speech

Representative John Rose was denouncing Donald Trump's guilty conviction as his son sat behind him.

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Friday, 31 May 2024

Hush-money trial was Trump's to lose. Here’s why he did

Trump's lack of a counter-narrative was among the problems that stymied the defence, some say.

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Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Lawmakers clash after 'fake eyelashes' comment

The fiery exchange began when Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene criticised Democrat Jasmine Crockett.

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Monday, 13 May 2024

Thousands protest in Georgia against foreign influence bill

Critics denounce a so-called "Russian law", saying it's like a law used by the Kremlin to silence critics.

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Wednesday, 1 May 2024

Migrants hit by high fees to send money home

Sending money across borders, particularly in Africa, can still be expensive.

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Saturday, 27 April 2024

First Saudi-penned opera opens in Riyadh

Once unthinkable, the pioneering production marks the latest cultural expansion in the desert kingdom.

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Friday, 26 April 2024

Japan comes face to face with its own space junk

A Tokyo company's satellite encounters a big lump of space debris high above the Earth.

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China warns US not to step on its 'red lines'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China in an attempt to put relations on an even keel.

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Surgery for Indian woman who inhaled nose pin

A doctor who removed the pin from Varsha Sahu's lung last month described it as an "extremely rare" case.

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Wednesday, 24 April 2024

How soon could US ban TikTok after Congress approved bill?

TikTok is getting closer to being banned in the US, but its owner is likely to oppose the move.

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Police Share Update on ‘American Idol’ Alum Mandisa’s Cause of Death



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Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens

The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.

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Burying Trump stories was 'agreement among friends'

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified about relationship with Trump and Cohen for hours.

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Saturday, 20 April 2024

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Chinese GP sprint win

Max Verstappen fights past Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.

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New York AG Letitia James asks judge to void Trump's bond in his civil fraud verdict



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Trump trial updates: Jury selection finished, man sets himself on fire outside courthouse



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Man who set fire to himself near Trump trial dies

Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.

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Friday, 19 April 2024

BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosions

Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.

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Children among nine dead in Russia strike on Ukraine

Russia strikes two cities in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region, hitting the station in Dnipro.

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Bowen: The war between Israel and Iran has come out of the shadows

Whatever happens next, the rules of the "the game" between the two countries have changed, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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Sunday, 7 April 2024

Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime.

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Top UN court will hold hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel's Gaza conflict



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This Ex-Airline Employee's Mind-Blowing Flight Hack Is Going Viral And You Won't Believe How Simple And Smart It Is



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If you like your car, good luck keeping it. Biden's EV mandate drives change people don't want.



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Saturday, 6 April 2024

Serbia police search for two-year-old girl's body

Two men hit the girl named Danka with their car and then took her body to a landfill site, say police.

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Wednesday, 3 April 2024

Will Truth Social solve Trump's money troubles?

Trump Media lost nearly $60m last year. So how is it worth billions? We explain the ex-president's windfall.

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France's unique orphanage for police children

Orpheopolis cares for the children of officers who have died in the line of duty or by suicide.

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Ethics report into Matt Gaetz expected to be released

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