Facebook reverses Kyle Rittenhouse search policy

The company had blocked searches for the US teen after he was acquitted of killing two people.

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Xiomara Castro: Honduras votes in first female president

Xiomara Castro's victory will bring to an end to the the 12-year rule of the right-wing National Party.

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Howard Springs: Australia police arrest quarantine escapees

The trio had fled a remote camp near Darwin by scaling a fence in the middle of the night.

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CNN's Chris Cuomo suspended over help to governor brother

The cable host provided extensive advice to Governor Andrew Cuomo as he battled an abuse scandal.

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Survivor: I'm haunted by deadliest Channel crossing

Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week's disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown.

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Yemen's Marib: The city at the heart of a dirty war

Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line.

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How Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female PM twice

Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come.

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Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear

The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond.

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Multi-billion EU bid to challenge Chinese influence

The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond.

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Lara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments

Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death".

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Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida.

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HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK

Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers.

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Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.

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Covid: Greece to fine over-60s who refuse Covid-19 vaccine

Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January, with the money going towards healthcare.

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Adele announces Las Vegas residency

The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year.

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Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?

What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus?

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Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward

A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison.

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Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users.

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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.

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House of Gucci: Family hits out at insulting and painful portrayal

The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film.

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Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast

Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters.

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Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial

Taha al-Jumailly is jailed for life for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl in 2015.

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France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'

Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018.

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Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair

Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka

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Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says

Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared.

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Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown

They show speeches by Xi Jinping and others which led to Uyghurs' mass internment and forced labour.

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Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report

Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds.

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Barbados: Rihanna made national hero as island becomes republic

The artist and businesswoman is honoured at an event marking the nation's status as a republic.

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Caribbean island Barbados becomes world's newest republic

The Caribbean island has removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.

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Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen

The Caribbean nation parts ways with the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna.

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Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people

Australia's second largest bank has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers.

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Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.

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Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off

Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter.

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Actor who played Judas charged in US Capitol riot

The Jesus Christ Superstar cast member was accused by a judge of spewing "gobbledygook" in court.

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Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen.

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Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes.

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Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship

Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name.

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Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president.

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China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison

Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground.

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Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases.

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Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial

The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies.

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Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat

The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption.

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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job.

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Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead

Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded.

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Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents

The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered.

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China: North Korea fugitive captured after 40-day manhunt

The defector had been on the run after staging a daring escape from a Chinese prison.

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Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests

A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested.

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Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen

Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move.

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Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City

The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

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US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal

Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause.

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Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say.

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Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile.

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Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals.

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Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus.

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Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family.

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Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system.

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Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels.

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Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family

Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday.

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Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.

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Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer.

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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics.

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Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade.

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Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m

Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit.

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Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box

Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant

Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron.

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Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.

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Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel

The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland.

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Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.

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New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth

Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening".

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Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections

The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.

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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.

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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president.

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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq.

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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.

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Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

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

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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book.

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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.

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Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.

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ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week.

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Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

Archeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old.

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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.

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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.

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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.

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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion.

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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross.

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Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

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Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.

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Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project.

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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.

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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.

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Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe.

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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.

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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict?

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Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli.

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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq.

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Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO

The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning.

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion.

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New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.

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Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant.

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Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new variant in southern Africa

Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa.

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Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West

What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death?

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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.

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France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter

France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis.

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Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs

It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules.

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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.

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Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine will take a break from cricket "for the foreseeable future".

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Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail.

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Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody

After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago.

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Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?

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

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China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.'

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The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America.

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Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler.

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'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'

Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.

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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island.

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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities.

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Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.

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Channel migrants: PM calls on France to take back people who make crossing

A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says.

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Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march

It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds

Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television.

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Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident

Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions.

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UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces.

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Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent

The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning.

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Channel migrants: UK and France agree need for action after boat deaths

After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed.

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Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots

Violent riots have rocked the Pacific Island nation for a second straight day.

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JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash

Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party.

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US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms

The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues.

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Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill

The new bill has raised concerns that it could pave the way for discriminatory hiring practices

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Parambir Singh: Missing India police officer reappears after months

Parambir Singh, the former police chief of Mumbai, is facing multiple charges of extortion.

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Outrage as India court reduces child abuse sentence

The Allahabad high court reduced the jail term of the convict from 10 years to seven years.

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What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants

David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself.

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Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West

Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course.

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Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence

Weeks after mosques and Muslim properties were attacked, life is slowly getting back to normal in Tripura.

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Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film

The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage.

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Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line

BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby.

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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.

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Many migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks

A number of migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says.

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Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador

A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US.

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Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace

It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena".

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Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists

Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s.

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Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics

How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa?

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Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era

Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy.

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Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom

Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace.

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Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war

Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war.

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Karim Benzema: French footballer guilty in sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid striker is convicted of conspiring to blackmail fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena.

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Sweden votes in Magdalena Andersson as first female PM

Magdalena Andersson, who replaces Stefan Lofven, is approved by the country's parliament.

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Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins

The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn.

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Brian Laundrie: US blogger Gabby Petito's fiancé 'died by suicide' - family lawyer

Brian Laundrie, who was found dead last month, was a person of interest in his fiancée's murder.

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Blast off for Nasa mission to strike space rock

The spacecraft is set to crash into an object called Dimorphos in September 2022.

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Kevin Strickland exonerated after 42 years in Missouri prison

Kevin Strickland was arrested at age 18 and convicted of a triple murder he did not commit.

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China: Photographer sorry for 'small eyes' Dior picture

Some Chinese netizens found her photo insulting and racist as it showed a woman with small eyes.

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Australia power plant demolition sees giant chimneys tumble to ground

Huge amounts of metal and concrete will be recycled after the demolition of an old coal power plant.

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Kerala: A mother's search for her missing baby in India

A mother's search for a missing baby in India has caused outrage and whipped up a political storm.

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Ugandan militant escapee: IS forced me to fight

An ex-fighter tells the BBC how the ADF, an IS affiliate, has been able to strike at Uganda's heart.

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Fake social media profiles targeting Sikhs exposed

A total of 80 accounts have been suspended following a report into the network.

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Colombia peace deal: The families displaced five years on

Five years after a peace deal came into force in Colombia, violence by armed gangs is again on the rise.

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Covid: Europe region faces 700,000 more deaths by March - WHO

The World Health Organization says the regional death toll could exceed 2.2 million by 1 March.

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Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group

Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm.

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Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls

The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban.

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US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK.

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Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit

The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode".

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VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child.

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Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence

Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy.

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Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare

Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns.

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Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up

As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front

Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war.

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Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule

BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan.

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Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market

Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour.

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Australia declares La Niña weather event has begun

The phenomenon can lead to significant weather changes in different parts of the world.

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Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire

At least 45 people die after a bus catches fire on a motorway in western Bulgaria, officials say.

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Kyle Rittenhouse says his case 'has nothing to do with race'

"I support the BLM movement," says the teen, who was acquitted of shooting three during racial unrest.

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Greenland's Inuits seek Denmark compensation over failed social experiment

Six surviving Greenlanders are part of a group of 22 children taken for "re-education" in 1951.

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Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch

A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to nudge an asteroid off course.

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Australia missing campers: Man arrested over pair's disappearance

Russell Hill and Carol Clay vanished in March last year during a camping trip in Victoria.

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Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims

The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims.

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Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows

As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?

Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war.

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Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy.

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Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic

The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes.

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Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world

The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity

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Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers

"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror.

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Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister

France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at stake".

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American Music Awards: BTS and Taylor Swift take top awards

The K-pop band win artist of the year, while Taylor Swift picks up a record-breaking 34th award.

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Covid in Kenya: Unvaccinated to be barred from basic services

From 21 December, no-one will be able to use public transport if they are not fully vaccinated.

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Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?

Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes.

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Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame

Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame.

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Peng Shuai: WTA says concerns remain for Chinese tennis star after IOC call

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official.

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VOTE NOW: Goal Ultimate 11 powered by FIFA 22 - Who is the best defensive midfielder in the world?

We want to know who is the best defensive midfielder in the game currently

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Police charge Amazon India executives in drug smuggling case

It comes after two men allegedly used the company's website as part of a drug smuggling operation.

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Lyon v Marseille abandoned as Dimitri Payet hit by bottle

Sunday's Ligue 1 game between Lyon and Marseille is abandoned after Dimitri Payet is hit by a bottle thrown from the stands five minutes into the game.

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Andhra Pradesh floods: At least 30 dead and thousands displaced in floods

Heavy flooding in Andhra Pradesh state has devastated several villages and towns.

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Australia to ease border ban on some foreign citizens

Among those prioritised are international students, skilled migrants, South Koreans and Japanese.

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Matt Doran: Australian TV host sorry for bungle that sank Adele interview

Matt Doran admitted during an interview with Adele that he had not listened to her new album.

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Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade

Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha.

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Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence

Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found.

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Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe

Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections.

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Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus.

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How should we teach children about climate change?

Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject.

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TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church

Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed.

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The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him?

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War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'

Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories.

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Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia.

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Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted

Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe.

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Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi.

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Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford.

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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister.

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El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says.

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Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium

Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe.

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Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City

A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police.

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ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff

Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week.

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Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests.

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Man Utd: David de Gea calls 4-1 loss to Watford 'embarrassing' & 'another nightmare'

Manchester United keeper David de Gea describes his side's 4-1 loss to Watford as "embarrassing" and "another nightmare".

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Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament

A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing.

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Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France.

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Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions

It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on the "dirty secret" hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!

The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa

As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained.

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Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal?

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Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say.

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Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals.

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Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night

Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures.

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WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video

A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon.

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Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes.

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Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event

President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands.

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Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages

Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages.

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Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder

Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder.

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Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one?

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Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge

The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action.

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San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money

Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: US reacts to teen’s acquittal

Here is how the public reacted as a jury cleared Kyle Rittenhouse of homicide in a Kenosha protest last year.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Biden 'angry' after teen cleared of shootings

The president expresses dismay after a teen who shot dead two men during racial unrest is cleared.

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Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after outage

The carmaker's CEO Elon Musk says its app is coming back online after many owners reported an error.

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Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony

Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-boss of blood testing company Theranos, took the stand in her defence.

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Ros Atkins on… Rising tensions with Russia

Ros Atkins looks at how the Belarus migrant crisis, and troops near Ukraine, are creating global concern.

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Venezuela polls: Opposition hopes to break stalemate

After years of boycotting elections, the main opposition groups will take part in local polls.

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'Sudan's generals betrayed my generation'

Journalist Mohanad Hashim returned from exile after the revolution but a coup leaves his hopes in tatters.

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Netherlands: Police fire warning shots at Covid protesters

Police in Rotterdam fired warning shots and used water cannon as protests turned violent.

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Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent

Several people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent.

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Peng Shuai: How China censored a tennis star

When Peng Shuai upset her country's authorities, their response online was swift.

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French school bus experiment brings hope to Toulouse estates

Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children.

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Japan goes from vaccine hesitancy to success

An unexpectedly rapid turnaround in attitudes has allowed vaccination rates to skyrocket in Japan

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Prince Charles and Camilla: Why diplomats love it when royalty visits

As the four-day royal tour of Egypt and Jordan ends, our royal correspondent reflects on its impact.

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Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)

Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check.

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DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.

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Jimmy Hoffa: New search for body of long missing US union boss

The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case.

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Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges

Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday.

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Meghan tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle

The Duchess of Sussex says moving as the pandemic began meant they spent plenty of time at home.

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Tim Paine: Australia Test captain steps down over historical investigation into texts sent to colleague

Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain just before the Ashes over a historical investigation into texts sent to a female colleague.

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Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts

Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited.

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HMAS Sydney: DNA reveals identity of Australia's famous 'unknown sailor'

The WW2 sinking of the HMAS Sydney killed 645 sailors, but only one body was recovered.

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India PM Narendra Modi repeals controversial farm laws

Indian PM Narendra Modi has announced the repeal of controversial farm laws.

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Crypto bid to buy US constitution copy at auction fails

ConsitutionDAO said it wanted to put the document "in the hands of the people".

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Brazil: Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years

The figures come after Brazil promised to end the practice by 2030 during the COP climate summit.

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Peng case must be investigated - Serena Williams

Serena Williams says the case of Chinese player Peng Shuai "must be investigated" and urged people "not to stay silent" about her welfare.

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DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.

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The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid

The former head of the US state's vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts.

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Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: 'I had to run away'

Transgender woman Nur Sajat fled Malaysia after being charged with insulting Islam.

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Why France's Zemmour is dredging up World War Two

The TV pundit is a likely presidential candidate but his views on wartime history are controversial.

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Viewpoint: When Hindus and Muslims joined hands to riot

What can 100-year-old riots, where Hindus and Muslims fought on the same side, teach us?

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Poland border crisis: Camp empty as migrants move to warehouse

About 1,000 people from the Middle East have been trying to get into the EU from Belarus.

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Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children

A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated.

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Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault.

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Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban

The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan.

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Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'

An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues.

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Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead

Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists.

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Julius Jones: School walk-outs and protests as execution looms

Julius Jones is due to be executed on Thursday, but his last hope rests with the Oklahoma governor.

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P-Square: Nigerian Afrobeats twins make up after years of feuding

Fans are excited as Peter and Paul reconcile on their joint birthday after a painful break-up.

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Flight carrying Afghan girl footballers lands in UK

The girls were granted asylum in the UK after many received threats from the new Taliban regime.

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Greece begins espionage trial of 24 aid workers

Human rights groups have called the trial 'a farce' and called for the workers release.

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Turkey releases Israeli couple arrested for spying over palace photos

Natalie and Mordi Oknin were accused of taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul.

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China: Man banned from all-you-can-eat BBQ for eating too much

A live-streamer has been banned from a buffet restaurant in China after multiple food binges.

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Vietnam: Police summon noodle seller over Salt Bae parody

The Vietnamese man filmed himself flamboyantly seasoning noodles and called himself spring onion bae.

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Capitol riot: Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to contempt of Congress charge

The former Trump strategist had refused to testify to a committee investigating US Capitol riot.

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Mumbai: India baby girl found in drain recovering

Police in Mumbai were called in to rescue the five-day-old after residents were alerted by cats.

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The family of asylum-seekers trapped on Europe’s edge

A BBC team filmed a couple and their two-year-old daughter as they attempted to cross the Bosnia-Croatia border into the EU in search of asylum for the 40th time.

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No skin-to-skin contact: India 'outrageous' sexual assault order struck down

The Supreme Court reversed an order that cleared a man of sexual assault as "there was no skin-to-skin contact".

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Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk in poacher's trap

The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers.

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South Korea Suneung exam: 'I wanted to cry and quit everything'

Students in South Korea are sitting one of the hardest exams in the world, called Suneung.

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The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents

Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads.

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'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'

Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue.

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Three Amigos summit: Awkward conversations for US with its neighbours

US, Canada and Mexico's leaders meet Thursday in Washington, with plenty of differences to resolve.

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Saurabh Kirpal: The man who could be India's first openly gay judge

Experts say Saurabh Kirpal's appointment will inspire other LGBTQ lawyers and judges to come out.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: How the TPLF has outflanked the army

Ethiopia's army used to be one of the strongest in Africa so how have rebels made such rapid gains?

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Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan

Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before.

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Alec Baldwin: Rust script didn't call for gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges

A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Young Dolph: Rapper fatally shot in Memphis cookie store

Stars such as Megan Thee Stallion and Chance The Rapper are paying tribute to the rap star.

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Britney Spears grateful for 'little things' in life after conservatorship

The singer says having "little things" like car keys and a bank card back makes "a huge difference".

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LA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm

The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal.

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DaBaby: DaniLeigh charged with assaulting partner

Rapper DaBaby calls police after allegedly being assaulted by his girlfriend, US police say.

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Naomi Osaka voices concern over Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Peng Shuai has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a Chinese official.

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China, US agree to ease restrictions on journalists

It comes after a face-to-face virtual summit between Chinese President Xi and US President Biden.

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Delhi smog: Schools and colleges shut as pollution worsens

The decision was announced after several parts of the city recorded severe air quality.

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Heated protests outside court ahead of Rittenhouse verdict

Demonstrators argue angrily in Wisconsin as a jury deliberates in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.

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Frida Kahlo art fetches record $34.9m at auction

It is the most expensive piece by a Latin American, beating a record set by her husband Diego Rivera.

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Cleo Smith: Man wrongly identified as abduction suspect sues TV station

An Australian channel used Facebook pictures of the wrong man when reporting about Cleo Smith's rescue.

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Supply chain crisis: Japan's export growth slows as car production slides

Shipments of cars fell sharply as the global computer chip shortage has impacted the motor industry.

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Deadly storm cuts transport links around Vancouver

A woman has died in what one official described as the "worst weather storm in a century".

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US Congress to punish lawmaker over violent meme

Republican Paul Gosar tweeted a video depicting sword attacks on Joe Biden and a congresswoman.

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New York allows revellers at New Year's Eve celebrations

People who are vaccinated will be allowed into Times Square with proof of vaccination.

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Life after deportation: 'Living the Mexican dream'

The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside.

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Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list.

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COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial

The claims that went viral in the lead-up to the COP climate summit – and what you need to know about them.

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Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?

Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.

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Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDB

Jai Bhim, a film on Dalit repression, is at the top of IMDB rankings in just two weeks since its release.

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Bulgarian election: Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, a battle-bus and a brand new party

Two entrepreneurs heading an anti-corruption party look to form a government in Bulgaria.

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Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind

The BBC has spoken to female judges who have just arrived in the UK as part of a rescue mission.

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Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.

Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.

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Aung San Suu Kyi charged with election fraud by Myanmar junta

The ousted leader is accused of electoral fraud, as the junta insists she is being treated well.

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Poland border crisis: Scene of chaos as soldiers deploy water cannon

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports as Polish forces fire water cannon at migrants throwing rocks.

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Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after 'dangerous' Islamists flee Kenya prison

Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi.

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Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash

A number of troops are killed in a flare-up of violence on the Armenian border with Azerbaijan.

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Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link

Gas prices surge to three-week highs in response to the latest delay to Nord Stream 2.

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France clears Dunkirk migrant camp amid UK tensions

About 1,500 people are evacuated near Dunkirk, as the UK and France vow to tackle illegal migration.

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Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus

Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence.

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Kampala blasts: Explosions hit Ugandan capital

There are fears people may have been killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ.

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Formula 1: Guanyu Zhou becomes first Chinese driver after signing for Alfa Romeo

Guanyu Zhou becomes Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022.

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Australia outback rescue: Family safe after stranded for four days

The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged in heavy rain.

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Covid: The country locking down the unvaccinated

Some two million people without Covid-19 jabs have been told to stay home in Austria.

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Divorce art auction raises $676 million in New York

The collection of 35 works included pieces by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

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Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia

The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity.

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Biden signs 'once-in-a-generation' $1tn infrastructure bill into law

The 'once-in-a-generation' law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting.

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Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual meeting

Mr Xi said that China was "ready to move US-China relations forward in a positive direction".

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Aung San Suu Kyi being treated well: Myanmar army

Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since a coup removed her from office in February.

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The harmonious US city run by Muslim Americans

Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government.

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The women of Iran's underground metal scene

Women are forbidden from singing publicly in Iran except in choirs or female-only company.

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How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial

Anti-lockdown movements online are turning their attention to climate conspiracy theories.

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China's ultramarathon tragedy and the survivors threatened for speaking out

In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story.

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How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26

India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted.

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Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo.

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Nigerian army 'shot and killed #EndSars protesters': report

Tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets last October as part of the #EndSars protests.

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Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Italian gang jailed for £26m celebrity raids

The international gang of jewellery thieves targeted the homes of celebrities in December 2019.

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Israel urges Turkey to free couple held for spying over palace photos

Natalie and Mordi Oknin were arrested after taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul.

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Alexander Monson: Kenyan policemen guilty over UK aristocrat's death

The officers covered up the torture and killing of Alexander Monson, a judge in Mombasa rules.

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Poland border crisis: Tense stand-off with hundreds of migrants

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from a border crossing where Polish troops are blocking hundreds of migrants.

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China Covid: Outrage after pet dog killed by health workers

The quarantined owner posted video showing one health worker beating her pet with a crowbar.

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Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies

As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border.

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Cuba cracks down on dissent ahead of protest march

Cuban state security agents are blocking the organiser of a protest march from leaving his home.

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Adele tells Oprah Winfrey: I just didn't want to do it anymore

Award-winning singer Adele describes how she nearly gave up her career following her divorce.

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Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail

Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence.

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Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches

They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year.

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Maori tribe tells anti-vaccine protestors to stop using popular haka

The popular Ke Mata haka was performed by anti-vaccine protesters during demonstrations last week.

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COP26: A watered-down deal as Delhi chokes

India watered down a deal to cut reliance on coal even as its capital Delhi reels from toxic air quality.

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Astroworld: Boy, nine, dies days after crush at Travis Scott festival

Ezra Blount is the youngest of 10 people killed after panic broke out during rapper Travis Scott's show.

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'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power".

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Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say

The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group.

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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks

The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade.

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The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive

In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China.

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Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact?

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A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights.

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Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war.

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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA

Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of sexual assault, says the Women's Tennis Association.

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Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports

The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say.

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Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn.

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Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated

The new rules are being introduced amid record infection levels and growing pressure on hospitals.

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate.

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Japan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title

Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month.

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China and India must explain themselves - COP president

COP26 President Alok Sharma says Glasgow climate pact is historic and it keeps 1.5C within reach.

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US covered up deadly air strikes in Syria, New York Times reports

The strikes occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019.

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US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt

Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago.

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The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars

Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets.

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Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety.

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What the 'Joker attack' revealed about Japanese society

An attack which injured 17 people on Halloween has shocked a country that rarely sees violent crime.

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COP26: Alok Sharma fights back tears as Glasgow Climate Pact agreed

The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India.

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COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry

US climate envoy, John Kerry, says "we raised ambition here in Glasgow, this was not business as usual".

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Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar

As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.

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COP26: The two week summit in two minutes

The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

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COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'

Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them.

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FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server

The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack.

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Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

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Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world

The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women.

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Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'

Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines.

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COP26: New global climate deal struck in Glasgow

New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal

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Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power.

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Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68

Fighting at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening.

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Egypt: Scorpions kill three and injure hundreds in Aswan

Three people have been killed by scorpion bites during storms in the southern city of Aswan.

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Poland-Belarus border: The BBC reports from the camps within touching distance of the EU

Steve Rosenberg reports from the migrant camps within touching distance of the EU.

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Belarus-Poland border: Putin warns Belarus over gas threat to EU

Russia's leader says Belarus should not cut gas supplies to Europe over the migrant row with Poland.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days

The husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his hunger strike outside the Foreign Office.

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Glen de Vries: William Shatner's spacecraft partner dies in plane crash

Glen de Vries went to the the edge of space with Star Trek actor William Shatner just one month ago.

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Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president

Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.

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The Nigerian artist who turned pain into fame during lockdown

Ijeoma Ogwuegbu only took up painting 18 months ago but praise from Thandiwe Newton helped her work go viral.

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COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?

The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.

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COP26: The story from Glasgow in 15 pictures

The most eye-catching demonstrations and unusual stories during COP26 have unfolded on the streets of Glasgow.

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Can California save itself from the flames?

Unprecedented drought and heat, combined with bad land management, have culminated in historic wildfires.

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Summer Zervos: Ex-Apprentice drops lawsuit against Trump

Mr Trump declares himself "totally vindicated" as Summer Zervos abandons her long-running lawsuit.

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Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis

Journalists and aid workers are kept away from the bleak spectacle of migrants on the Polish border.

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'I could have been a racist killer'

As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder.

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BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban

In 2001, the BBC's World Affairs editor was part of a team which entered the city when the Taliban fell.

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Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink

A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies.

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Iqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north

Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply.

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John Kerry at COP26: We're going to come up with an agreement

The US climate envoy speaks to the BBC as pressure mounts on governments to strike a deal at COP26.

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Covid: Dutch set for partial lockdown as infections surge

The measures, due to last three weeks, are expected to cover shops, sport and catering.

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US police officer sues boss over KKK note

Keith Pool says superiors ignored numerous examples of racist abuse by former Chief Anthony Campo.

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Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained

The US singer's bid to end her father's guardianship could reach its conclusion this week.

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How green was the COP26 climate summit?

A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25.

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Ron Jeremy: Porn star's accusers speak out for first time

Some of his accusers speak for the first time of their alleged experiences. He denies all charges.

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'Selfies are taking away our livelihood'

Temple photographers in this Indian towns are struggling to make a living in the age of selfies.

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COP26: New draft climate deal steps up call for urgent action

It softens commitments on fossil fuels but requires governments to take action urgently.

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Goal Ultimate 11 powered by FIFA 22 | David Alaba is the best left center back in the world!

We asked you who the best center back is and you responded

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COP26: Fear of failure on final day, and just how green was summit?

Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Friday.

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US journalist Danny Fenster gets 11 years jail in Myanmar

A Myanmar military court has sentenced US journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in jail.

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US Olympian Sunisa Lee 'pepper sprayed in racist attack'

Gold medallist Sunisa Lee says the suspects also shouted slurs at her during the incident in Los Angeles.

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Rare Antarctic penguin accidentally travels 3,000km to New Zealand

Pingu the penguin was spotted by a local resident who thought he was a "soft toy" at first.

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Belarus accused of orchestrating border crisis with Poland

EU nations, the US and UK say Belarus is putting migrants' lives in danger for political purposes.

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Capitol riot: Court temporarily blocks release of Trump files

Files chased by the Capitol riot inquiry will not be released until an appeals court hears the case.

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US women are being jailed for having miscarriages

More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs.

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AFF Suzuki Cup: Malaysia, Singapore and each participant's full squad, captain, star player and head coach

Your one-stop guide to all 10 teams that will compete in the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup

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At Iraq's election protest camp, militia supporters dig in

Tensions grow as defiant groups vow to stay put until election results are overturned.

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Quiz of the week: Which actor destroyed an original Banksy?

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

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Lateral flow tests: Americans react to seeing UK rapid testing

A British nurse explains how at-home, fast Covid tests changed her life - and what the US can expect.

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Seven ways to curb climate change

What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change?

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COP 26: How much are poor countries getting to fight climate change?

Are rich countries close to meeting their climate promises to the developing world?

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China's Xi Jinping cements his status with historic resolution

Mr Xi is only the third leader to issue a "historical resolution" after Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.

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University of Oxford starts new Ebola vaccine trials

Clinical trials are under way for a new Ebola vaccine developed by the University of Oxford.

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Virat Kohli: India man arrested over rape threats to cricketer's daughter

A man has been arrested over rape threats to the daughter of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli.

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Uber sued by Justice Department for overcharging disabled people

The Justice Department says Uber's 'wait time' fees discriminate against people with disabilities.

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Alec Baldwin film tragedy: Crew member sues for negligence

An electrician alleges negligence in the incident in which cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died.

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Watch as hot air balloonist breaks world record

Rémi Ouvrard stood on top of a hot air balloon at more than 3,500m over western France.

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China: North-eastern city sees highest snowfall in 116 years

It comes amid concerns about keeping homes warm in an area already that was earlier hit by outages.

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COP26: Cautious welcome for unexpected US-China climate agreement

The world's two biggest CO2 emitters pledge to boost climate co-operation in an unexpected declaration.

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Diego Maradona's last international match - Who were his teammates and where are they now?

Maradona played his last international match for La Albiceleste at the 1994 World Cup...

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Alabama boy certified as world's most premature baby

Curtis Means defied all odds after he was delivered in Birmingham, Alabama, weighing just 420g.

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Elon Musk: Tesla boss sells $1.1bn of shares in carmaker

It comes days after he asked his Twitter followers whether he should sell 10% of his stake.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: US teen gunman's lawyers seek mistrial

Attorneys for Kyle Rittenhouse ask for the murder case to be tossed after the judge rebuked prosecutors.

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Climate change: Iran says lift sanctions and we'll ratify Paris agreement

The world's eighth largest emitter says it will ratify the Paris climate pact if restrictions are lifted.

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Flint water crisis: $626m settlement reached for lead poisoning victims

Twelve people died and many children in a Michigan city were exposed to lead poisoning in 2014-15.

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Belarus migrants: What routes do they use to reach Minsk?

The migrant crisis along the EU's borders is the result of increasing numbers arriving in Belarus by air.

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The man turning cities into giant sponges to embrace floods

Yu Kongjian's sponge city, based on ancient Chinese wisdom, seeks to change how we deal with floods.

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The African migrants running a food bank in Sicily

Undocumented people in Italy struggling for money during the Covid pandemic are not entitled to aid.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband Richard on hunger strike to urge government to help

Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, is weeks into his protest.

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Himalayan village split in two by climate change

In Kumik, in India's northern Ladakh region, there is a serious water crisis, with some residents forced to abandon their homes and move elsewhere.

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COP26: Climate activists on what change means for them

Climate activists from the Philippines, the UK and Argentina take questions on climate change.

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COP26: How much is spent supporting fossil fuels and green energy?

Despite green energy investment promises, many governments still financially back the fossil fuel industry.

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Mireille Knoll: Killer of French Holocaust survivor jailed for life

A man is sentenced for murdering 85-year-old Jewish woman Mireille Knoll in 2018.

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French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging found alive

The 17-year-old girl was found in a state of shock about 10km from where she had gone for a run.

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Astronauts return to Earth on SpaceX capsule

The astronauts spent 200 days in orbit on the International Space Station.

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Peter Jackson sells visual effects firm for $1.6bn to Unity

New Zealand-based Weta Digital created the characters Gollum and Caesar in Planet of the Apes.

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Family of woman who died in detention files complaint against Japan officials

The woman died following months of custody in a detention facility in Nagoya.

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Apple's original computer fetches $400,000 at US auction

The still functioning wood-cased Apple-1 was built by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs back in 1976.

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Bengaluru FC: ISL 2021-22 fixtures, squad, strengths, weaknesses and star players

Marco Pezzaiuoli has a task at hand to re-establish the Blues as a title contender...

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ISL 2021-22: Hyderabad FC - Squad, Fixtures, Strengths, Weakness, & Key Players

Hyderabad FC will eye a play-offs spot as they prepare for their third season in the ISL...

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Odisha FC: ISL 2021-22 fixtures, squad, strengths, weaknesses and star players

Kiko Ramirez will hope the Juggernauts can better their performances from last season...

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Mostafa Baluch: Australian fugitive arrested after massive manhunt

Mostafa Baluch sparked a 17-day nationwide manhunt after allegedly cutting off a tracking bracelet.

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Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot

The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest.

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Covid: France brings in booster requirement for over 65s

From 15 December, proof of a booster jab will be needed to visit restaurants and museums, or travel.

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Parambir Singh: The case of the missing top police officer

The former police chief of Mumbai has been missing since May - and nobody quite knows why.

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Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z

Shein's popularity has shot up during the pandemic, targeting Gen Z shoppers with low-cost products.

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Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 winners revealed

The competition's winning image shows the effect of rising sea levels in Ghana.

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Last rites rights of condemned around the world

A US death row inmate is fighting for a last rite. What rights to the condemned have around the world?

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Capitol riot: Trump's closest aides summoned to testify

Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators.

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Life at 50C: Lytton - the town that burned down in a day

Lytton saw the highest-ever temperature recorded above the latitude of 50 degrees north.

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Cape Town's Day Zero: 'We are axing trees to save water'

Cape Town, on South Africa's coast, was the first global city to come close to running out of water.

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Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?

A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory?

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Astroworld: Travis Scott should have stopped concert earlier, says fire chief

The US rapper had a responsibility to fans at his Astroworld event in which eight people were killed.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony

The activist and her partner Asser Malik celebrate a nikkah ceremony with family in Birmingham.

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French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging

Search teams with rescue dogs are scouring woodland after the disappearance of a 17-year-old woman.

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Sierra Leone tanker explosion: Survivors try to rebuild lives

Survivors are left wondering how to rebuild their lives after Sierra Leone's tanker explosion.

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Timed Teaser: What did a Twitter poll tell Elon Musk?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Metallurgist admits faking steel test results for US Navy subs

A metallurgist has pleaded guilty to fraud after faking the results of strength tests on steel.

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Belarus migrants: Poland fears armed border escalation

It comes after hundreds of migrants tried to cut a barbed-wire fence and enter Poland illegally.

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US couple on alleged IVF swap: 'Our memories of childbirth will always be tainted'

A California couple was given the wrong embryo by an IVF fertility clinic, according to a lawsuit.

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Emotional families reunite at airport as US lifts travel ban

The first intercontinental flights arrived at the John F Kennedy Airport today. As families gleefully reunited, many were meeting new relatives for the first time.

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Regular 10pm bedtime linked to lower heart risk

Synchronising sleep to match our internal body clock appears to be good for the heart, claim scientists.

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Evergrande: Crisis-hit developer raises more cash as new deadline looms

The firm faces another deadline this week to make overdue interest payments of $148m.

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Hundreds of migrants at Poland-Belarus border

Poland says it has stopped attempts by the large group to enter the country.

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Xavi Hernandez's La Liga debut for Barcelona - Who were his teammates and where are they now?

The Spaniard made his La Liga for Barcelona against Valencia in 1998...

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Chennaiyin FC: ISL 2021-22 fixtures, squad, strengths, weaknesses and star players

Can a new-look Chennaiyin FC establish themselves as the title contenders once again?

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Mumbai City FC: ISL 2021-22 fixtures, squad, strengths, weaknesses and star players

Having put together a strong squad despite the exit of a few key players, Mumbai City will be the team to beat...

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Nagaenthran Dharmalingam: Family prays as man with IQ of 69 to be executed

The drug trafficking case has sparked a rare disquiet in Singapore where the death penalty is largely uncontroversial.

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Wisconsin man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse pointed a gun at him

A protester acknowledges in court he was advancing with gun drawn on the teen when he opened fire.

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Bhopal hospital fire: Four newborns die in neonatal unit

Firefighters were able to save 36 other babies as the blaze quickly engulfed the hospital.

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Climate change: What do scientists want from COP26 this week?

We asked climate experts from around the world what they want to see agreed at COP26 this week.

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Cleo Smith abduction: Australian police investigate 'if anyone else involved'

The four-year-old Australian girl was found in a locked house last week after vanishing for 18 days.

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California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'

Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.

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Desperate Afghans turn to people smugglers for help fleeing the country

People smugglers tell the BBC the number of Afghans leaving, has more than doubled since the Taliban takeover.

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Ghislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers' memories

The British socialite will challenge allegations she groomed girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

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Travis Scott festival tragedy: Were warning signs missed at Astroworld?

Concerns were raised before Travis Scott's fatal festival show. Could the tragedy have been averted?

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Rwanda goes electric with locally made motorbikes

Rwanda's Ampersand wants motorbike taxi drivers to switch from petrol to electric.

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Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing

Firms often claim they are eco-friendly but how can you check they are as green as they make out?

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Afghanistan hunger: 'The worst humanitarian crisis on Earth'

Afghanistan faces widespread famine with millions affected, says the UN World Food Programme head.

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Afghans facing 'hell on earth' as winter looms

The World Food Programme says 23 million people are "marching towards starvation" in the country.

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Chennai floods: Heavy rains bring Indian city to standstill

The heaviest rainfall in the city since 2015 has caused severe flooding and brought life to a standstill.

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Brexit: UK -EU trade deal could collapse over NI row, says Coveney

The UK is laying foundations to suspend parts of the NI Protocol, says the Irish foreign minister.

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Salah, Aubameyang & Mendy: What did you miss this weekend?

Goal highlight some inconspicuous details from the continent’s stars in Europe

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ISL 2021-22: East Bengal - Squad, Fixtures, Strengths, Weakness, & Key Players

Manolo Diaz replaced Robbie Fowler at the helm of the Red and Gold brigade this season...

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ISL 2021-22: Kolkata derby and the games to look forward to in November

The eighth season of the Indian Super League is set to kick-off with the customary game between ATK Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters...

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FC Goa: ISL 2021-22 fixtures, squad, strengths, weaknesses and star players

Can Juan Ferrando guide FC Goa to their first ISL title?

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Crystal Palace are different, but Wilfried Zaha remains numero uno

The Ivory Coast attacker put a somewhat confusing few days behind him to produce another decisive showing against Wolverhampton Wanderers

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COP26: Fossil fuel industry has largest delegation at climate summit

There are more participants than from any single country, a study shared with the BBC suggests.

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Dug Dug: A film inspired by India's motorcycle god

A new film riding on the back of a temple in India dedicated to a motorcycle deity is making waves.

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US-Canada border: After 19 months, families to reunite

The land border will soon fully reopen to vaccinated travellers, allowing families to reconnect.

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Why Tanzanian Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah is hardly known back home

Few of Abdulrazak Gurnah's novels are sold in Tanzania where reading fiction is not popular.

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How will the US deal with a shortage of 80,000 truckers?

The chronic lack of lorry drivers in the US is adding to supply chain woes - and could get worse.

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TikTok videos humanise Colombia's cocaine workers

Social media videos in Colombia reveal how the people on the lowest rung of the cocaine industry work and live.

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Diamonds v trees: The community trying to save its forest

The Madhya Pradesh state government says a new diamond mine will bring jobs but local people say their lives will be destroyed.

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