New Year celebrations: How the world brought in 2023

As the world turns more and more countries greet 2023.

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New Year: Auckland welcomes in 2023 with fireworks display

Fireworks light up the sky in Auckland - one of the first countries in the world to mark the new year.

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Pope Benedict XVI through the years

A look back at the former leader of the Catholic Church's life after his death at the age of 95.

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Ginni Thomas: US Supreme Court justice's wife says she regret her post-election texts

Virginia Thomas' remarks are among a mountain of transcripts released by the US Capitol riot inquiry.

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After Idaho suspect's arrest, police have a question: Why?

Authorities appeal to the public for "anything you know" about murder accused Bryan Christopher Kohberger.

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North Korea ends year with ballistic missiles launch

Pyongyang has fired more missiles this year than ever before as it focuses on weapons development.

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2022 viral videos: Six social media moments that charmed Indians

From a confusing news debate to a nude photoshoot, there was plenty to keep Indian social media buzzing.

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Tributes paid to footballing legend Pele

"King" Pele "changed everything", says Brazil forward Neymar as tributes pour in for the late footballing legend.

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Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for a further seven years

Myanmar's military junta has now sentenced the former leader to a total of 33 years behind bars.

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Belarus says it downed Ukraine air defence missile

Belarus summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, after saying it shot down a Ukrainian air defence missile.

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Pele: The player who united a nation

Pele was a footballing legend the world over, but for people in Brazil he was so much more.

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2022 in pictures: Striking photos from around the world

A selection of some of the most powerful pictures taken by news agency photographers around the world this year.

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Venugopal Dhoot: How debt and bad loan led to Videocon owner's downfall

Venugopal Dhoot was arrested earlier this week in a case of fraud, which he denies.

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US storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle

Chunks of ice and snow-capped rocks surround the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US.

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US winter storm: Footage shows impact of extreme weather

A powerful blizzard hit the US and Canada over the Christmas weekend.

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Cambodia casino fire kills at least ten people

Around 400 people were in the building on the Cambodia-Thailand border when it caught fire.

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Marion Biotech: Uzbekistan links child deaths to India cough syrup

The latest allegation comes weeks after The Gambia blamed Indian syrups for child deaths.

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Fatphobia: The Brazil women fighting prejudices

Campaigners in Brazil say society must adapt to accommodate overweight and obese people.

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Ukraine fighting is deadlocked, spy chief Kyrylo Budanov tells BBC

Kyrylo Budanov says neither side can make significant advances, and eyes advanced Western weapons.

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Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains

Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains.

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Apple and Tesla: Tech stocks tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.

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India Covid: Experts say people don't need to panic over China coronavirus surge

A surge in Covid-19 cases in China creates a sense of fear among Indians about a fourth wave.

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What women on minimum wage gave up in 2022

The cost of living crisis has hit people on low wages hard - here's what some have given up this year.

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The Senegal man on a mission to plant five million trees

Adama Diémé was motivated after seeing once-verdant villages in Senegal without a single tree.

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South Korea lifts ban on import of adult sex dolls

Life-sized sex dolls resembling minors are still prohibited, officials say.

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The town giving sober teens free beer

How one town is tackling anti-social behaviour by rewarding sober party-goers with free drinks.

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Seven die in coach plunge horror in Spain

The body of a woman is found two days after a bus falls from a bridge into a river in the Galicia region.

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One careful step at a time through Lebanon’s minefields

It’s dangerous and painstaking work, and even a momentary lapse of concentration could prove fatal.

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Ukraine war: Five ways conflict could go in 2023

As the conflict enters its second calendar year, experts predict what could happen on the ground.

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The truth about 'medbeds' - a miracle cure that doesn't exist

Why has a fictional miracle cure taken off online - and who's making money out of it?

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The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts

Until a few years ago, indie music competing with Bollywood would've made for an unlikely proposition - not anymore.

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Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada.

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Brazil man held over alleged bomb plot to stop inauguration

Police say the man was planning to "create chaos" ahead of the swearing-in of President-elect Lula.

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Ukraine war: Refugee girl played piano to hide the sound of bombs

Nika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK.

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Rohingya refugees reach Indonesia after month at sea

Nearly 60 hungry and weak men are found in Aceh province after their boat drifts ashore.

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Army of islanders to protect gecko the size of a paperclip

Locals on Union Island are trained to ensure a diminutive reptile does not get wiped out by poachers.

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Iran protests: 'No going back' as unrest hits 100 days

Anger swells despite a fierce crackdown as the regime faces its biggest challenge in decades.

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Pope's Christmas plea for 'immediate end to senseless war'

Pope Francis calls for peace in his annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican.

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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.

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Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured

It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.

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Saving donkeys in the Holy Land

A UK charity runs the only shelter for poorly treated and abandoned donkeys in the West Bank.

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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day

At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.

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Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass

His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous comments about the war in Ukraine.

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Afghanistan protests: Taliban use water cannon on women opposing university ban

Women in Afghanistan are protesting against the Taliban's ban on female students attending university.

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Iran protests: Activist Narges Mohammadi details 'abuse' of detained women

Narges Mohammadi writes to the BBC with fellow inmates' accounts of physical and sexual abuse.

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Reunited: The Ukrainian couple who married near the front line

Video of Lesya and Valeriy's military checkpoint wedding went viral in March 2022.

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At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire

Another six people are injured after the blaze in an unregistered property in the Siberian city of Kemerovo.

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Canada's polar bear population plummets - government report

Climate change is said to be a key factor in a 27% decline in the population over the past five years.

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Megan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper

Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.

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Paris shooting: Police on the scene after gunman opens fire

Emergency services cordon off the area where a gunman opened fire in the centre of the French capital.

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Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, leaves jail in police car

Charles Sobhraj is freed after serving 19 years for several tourist murders in Asia in the 1970s.

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Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, freed from Nepal jail

Charles Sobhraj, convicted for killing two tourists in 1975, was suspected of several murders in Asia.

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Russia may send empty Soyuz to bring ISS crew home

The crew members may have to return to Earth early after their capsule started leaking.

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What exactly is in the $1.7tr US spending bill?

Provisions on everything from TikTok to lobster fishing are in the 4,155-page legislation.

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Far-right groups had racism rift before Capitol riot

The Oath Keepers and Proud Boy had a shared love of Donald Trump, but not so much for each other.

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He Huang: How a comedian divided Chinese social media

Chinese comedian He Huang went viral with a performance in Sydney, prompting a heated response.

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Palestinian fears heightened as Israeli far right takes power

"Since the Israeli elections, attacks have grown more fierce," a Palestinian in Hebron tells the BBC.

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China Covid: 'Everyone I know is getting a fever'

The lifting of restrictions has been followed by nationwide outbreaks - and online anger.

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FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried flying to US to face fraud charges

The former cryptocurrency exchange boss is aboard a plane, being extradited from the Bahamas.

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Iran protesters 'too scared to go to hospital'

Many of those injured in the demonstrations avoid going to hospital for fear of being arrested.

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Wagner Group: Putin's not-so-secret army in Ukraine

The Wagner group's role is growing but it faces the same challenges as the wider Russian military.

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Christmas beetles: Scientists ask Australians for help finding missing festive bugs

Seen as a symbol of Christmas in Australia, the beetles seem to have gone missing in recent years.

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Fleeing China's Covid lockdowns for the US - through a Central American jungle

Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey to escape.

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Victims of Canadian apartments shooting named

The five people killed included two couples and the grandfather of an ice hockey star.

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Title 42: Emergency in El Paso as Trump border policy in limbo

El Paso's shelters are already full, with thousands more migrants projected to cross the US border.

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Enough fentanyl to kill every single American seized in 2022

Nearly 400m potentially fatal doses - double last year's total - were intercepted by federal agents.

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Elon Musk to quit as Twitter CEO when replacement found

Elon Musk says he will resign as soon as he finds someone "foolish enough" to take over the job.

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How to stay safe in possible US winter weather bomb cyclone

Millions of Americans are under winter storm watches, as travel chaos threatens the holiday season.

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Nurses' strike: 'If we have to, we'll continue to strike'

The PM insists he won’t back down against striking workers, as nurses demand a 19% pay rise.

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Chaos as severe turbulence hits Hawaiian Airlines plane

At least 36 people were injured, 11 seriously, during the passenger jet's flight to Honolulu.

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The cargo hauling aircraft with no pilots on board

Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraft.

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Venezuelans ignore dangers of Darién jungle

Migrants from South America face a difficult and dangerous journey to the USA. But a record number of people attempted the trek this year on foot in search of a better life.

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Explaining the criminal charges January 6 committee recommended for Trump

The 6 January committee says there's enough evidence to prosecute the former president on four charges.

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Vaughan shooting: Five killed by gunman in Canada apartment block

The gunman was shot dead by police who found victims scattered in several flats of the block.

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COP15: Summit agrees on 'pact with nature'

A global deal to stop the destruction of nature is hailed as a historic moment.

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Thailand warship capsizes during storm

Video from the Thai Navy shows the ship on its side, as it is about to capsize.

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World Cup 2022: 'Argentina really needed this win'

Victory in the 2022 World Cup has bought relief to many in a country facing continuing economic problems.

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Netherlands slavery: Saying sorry leaves Dutch divided

The Netherlands government is expected to apologise for slavery with a speech by the prime minister.

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German cathedral school allows girl choristers after 1,000 years

In Germany, the Regensburg cathedral school has founded a separate girls choir.

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Iraq: At least seven police killed in bomb and gun attack

No group has said it carried out the attack, but Iraqi officials blamed IS militants.

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Salah Hammouri: Israel deports Palestinian lawyer to France

Israel says Salah Hamouri is a member of a terror group and has planned attacks on the state.

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Fiji's main political rivals deadlocked after parliamentary election

Both the Fiji First and the People's Alliance of ex-coup leaders now seek a coalition with a small party.

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Ukraine wartime Christmas tree made from camouflage nets

Volunteers in the city of Mykolaiv have made a Christmas tree out of camouflage nets that will be donated to soldiers after the holidays.

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Peru-Bolivia border blocked by protesters

Demonstrators have prevented travellers crossing a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protesting for early elections.

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Ethiopia’s PM sees OLA rebellion grow in his own backyard

As rebels step up attacks, the government has responded with air strikes in the Oromia region.

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Twitter reinstates banned journalists' accounts

Elon Musk suspended some journalists' accounts after accusing them of sharing location data about him.

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Angelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee envoy

The Hollywood star says she now wants to work with groups led by people most directly affected by conflict.

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US to end crack and powder cocaine sentencing disparity

The justice department ends decades-old guidelines that saw black Americans disproportionately incarcerated.

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P-22, Hollywood's celebrity mountain lion, ends his reign

His charisma and unusual residence made P-22 an icon - but the mountain lion's days are numbered.

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ANC conference: SA President Ramaphosa struggles to stop hecklers in own party

President Cyril Ramaphosa is disrupted during the opening speech of the ANC party conference.

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From refugee camp to the World Cup: The Syrian players hoping to make it big

Four Syrian teenagers living in the Zaatari refugee camp were invited to join a Brazilian football school.

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Russia launches renewed strikes across Ukraine

Power is down in Kharkiv and blasts are reported in several cities as alerts go off across the country.

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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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How Antwerp became the cocaine gateway to Europe

Belgian authorities seized so much of the drug in 2022 that they are struggling to destroy it all.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv says Russia planning major ground offensive in new year

President Zelensky and senior officials warn that Kyiv and its allies must guard against complacency.

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Nirbhaya case: The rape victim’s mum fighting for India’s daughters

How Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi transformed from a quiet housewife into a crusader for justice.

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After the FTX chaos, is crypto down and out after a torrid 2022?

If Bitcoin was a boxer it would be on its back on the canvas. It is down but is it out?

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PhD student solves 2,500-year-old Sanskrit problem

Rishi Rajpopat, from India, decodes a rule taught by Panini, a master of the ancient language.

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Irish UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

An Irish soldier on UN peacekeeping duty has been killed and three other soldiers injured in a gun attack in Lebanon.

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US charges China student with stalking peer who put up pro-democracy fliers

The music student is charged with threatening the girl for posting fliers urging more freedom in China.

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Suedi Murekezi: Russia frees US man in Ukraine prisoner swap

The crypto investor was let go in a deal that saw 64 Ukrainian troops released, according to officials.

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Sombath Somphone: The activist who disappeared at a police checkpoint

Sombath Somphone was stopped by police 10 years ago - his wife still doesn't know what happened to him.

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Australia: Scientists find clitorises on female snakes

The females had long been overlooked, say scientists who suggest snake sex could involve seduction.

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Ukraine war: Explosions in central Kyiv amid air raid warning

Mayor Klitschko reports blasts in a central district of Ukraine's capital and air defences are activated.

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Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence

The case also seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which it alleges fuels hate and violence

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Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias.

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'I wish I hadn't survived': Why women are burning themselves in Iraqi Kurdistan

In the Kurdistan region, women who feel trapped in abusive households often see suicide by self-immolation as their only way out.

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US charges seven with military technology plot on Russian orders

Five Russians and two Americans allegedly tried to smuggle US military technology to Russia, dodging sanctions.

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Former seat of Confederacy takes down last monument

A descendant of the rebel general said it was "a tough day", but a black Richmond resident said it was "nice".

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Oath Keepers talked of guerrilla war, second trial hears

Prosecutors say four militia members "decided to take the presidential election into their own hands".

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas

FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Russia's Putin scraps trademark year-end news conference

No reason is given, but there is growing unease among Russians over President Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

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China to de-activate national Covid tracking app

It's a further sign that Beijing is moving away from its controversial zero-Covid strategy.

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Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla, 270km from Brisbane.

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EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief

Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.

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Ukraine war: The Russians locked up for refusing to fight

Russian troops have reportedly been locked up for refusing to fight in the invasion of Ukraine.

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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest

Andahuaylas airport is forced to shut as protests continue over the impeachment of President Castillo.

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Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues

Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks.

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Nasa's Orion capsule makes safe return to Earth

After a 26-day flight around the Moon, Nasa's future astronaut ship parachutes into the Pacific.

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Twenty seven bodies dumped by the roadside in Zambia

Residents alerted police after spotting the bodies of the men in Ngwerere near the capital Lusaka.

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South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush

Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting pressure following the Halloween crush that killed 156 people.

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Ukraine war: Odesa and Melitopol under attack

Russian drone attacks leave 1.5 million Ukrainians without power and Kyiv bombards occupied Melitopol.

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Chile volcano: Alert issued after Lascar rumbles to life

The Lascar volcano, in the north, sends a plume of volcanic ash and hot gases 6,000m into the sky.

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Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative

The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya.

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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai gets over five years for fraud

Jimmy Lai is sentenced to almost six years in prison for fraud and fined 2m Hong Kong dollars (£209,535).

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Young Moroccans in Europe thrilled by World Cup success

Fans have partied in the centre of European capitals, but some of the celebrations have turned ugly.

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Bangladesh accused of violent crackdown on free speech

Bangladesh denies it is cracking down on freedom of expression as opposition calls for protest march.

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Week in pictures: 3 - 9 December 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Sam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back

The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors.

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The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar's royal and rich

Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law.

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How Seychelles ocean plants could help tackle climate change

Seychelles is one of the first countries to map its seagrasses nationwide, which are a huge store of carbon.

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Fauci: 'Low-life trolls harass my wife and kids'

Dr Anthony Fauci speaks to Americast as he stands down as chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden.

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Africa's week in pictures: 2 - 8 December 2022

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

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The brothers running the Great Wall of China

Jimmy and Tommy Lindesay are covering the equivalent of a marathon every day for six months.

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Risk of Russia using nuclear weapons has lessened, says Germany's Scholz

The German chancellor said Western pressure had contributed to making Russia tone down its nuclear rhetoric.

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Li Wenliang: Chinese pour hearts out on Covid martyr's page

Thousands of people are leaving emotional comments on hero Wuhan doctor Li Wenliang's online page.

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World Cup 2022: Could Morocco win for Africa?

Morocco stand a good chance of making history at the World Cup by bringing the trophy to Africa.

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US state sues Chinese-owned TikTok over data

The app is accused of deceiving users over China's access to data and exposing kids to mature content.

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Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison

Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Elizabeth Holmes.

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Spanish train collision outside Barcelona injures scores

Two trains collide near Barcelona on Wednesday morning, leaving at least 155 people injured.

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Syria camps: Relatives of Islamic State group 'stuck in limbo'

Thousands detained in 2019 are stuck in limbo, with their home countries unwilling to repatriate them.

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Madhya Pradesh: Race against time to save India boy stuck in well

An eight-year-old boy is stuck inside a 400ft-deep borewell in India's Madhya Pradesh state.

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Georgia Senate runoff result: Democrats solidify Senate control after Warnock victory

Raphael Warnock fights off Republican challenger Herschel Walker to hold his Georgia Senate seat.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Bollywood: 'I’d earn 10% of my male co-actor’s salary'

The actress spoke about her experience with pay parity, body shaming and the pressure of social media.

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Kerala: Indian men jailed for rape and murder of Latvian tourist

Two men have been sent to jail for life for the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in Kerala in 2018.

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Maharashtra: India leopard cubs reunited with mum

Wildlife officials were called after the cubs were found in a field in India's Maharashtra state.

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China bids farewell to former leader Jiang Zemin

A grand ceremony was held for the former leader in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

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Canada: Hockey star criticises Justin Trudeau over gun law

PM Justin Trudeau said he is listening to feedback from hunters who worry their guns will be banned.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: How Arthur Fraser landed South Africa's president in trouble

The allegations against South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa could be straight out of a John le Carré novel.

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Billie Eilish: Growing up in public has been bruising

The star says growing up in the public eye was hard and that she struggled with impostor syndrome.

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Tasmanian tiger: Remains of last thylacine found in cupboard after 85 years

The pelt and skull of the last known thylacine are identified in Hobart, solving an 85-year mystery.

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South African worshippers swept away in Jukskei river flash flood

South African rescue teams search for the missing who had been taking part in a church ceremony.

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Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude looms

The G7 and its allies have agreed to limit the price of Russian oil to $60 a barrel.

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EasyJet flight safely diverts to Prague after bomb threat

A plane from Krakow to Bristol landed safely and no dangerous object was found, officials say.

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Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six-month mission

The astronauts carried out a successful mission to build the Tiangong space station, China says.

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Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: How I survived hijacking and captivity

Nigeria's reopening of a high-speed rail link brings back traumatic memories for hostage survivors.

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Trump's call for 'end' of constitution condemned by Democrats

The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation".

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Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption.

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Out on a spacewalk with Nasa astronauts at the ISS

The astronauts installed new solar panels to give the International Space Station more power.

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Cutting energy prices will take years - power boss

The head of energy giant Enel says renewables are key to getting prices back to pre-Ukraine war levels.

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US midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign

Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign.

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El Salvador: The people caught up in the gang crackdown

More than 57,000 people have been arrested since the president declared war on violent gang members.

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Senegal's parliament brawls after MP hits woman colleague

An MP from the ruling party was hit by a colleague from the opposition during a budget presentation.

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Ukraine war: Price cap on Russian oil will hit Putin immediately - US

The cap, which stops countries paying more than $60 a barrel, is due to come into force on Monday.

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Police foil group trying to steal Banksy mural from Ukraine wall

Police arrested several people who cut the artwork from the wall of a war-torn building in Hostomel.

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Anwar Ibrahim: Honeymoon as Malaysian PM will be brutally short

He finally got his dream job - but Anwar Ibrahim faces a divided country and a weak economy.

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West Bank footage throws spotlight on Israel's use of lethal force

Four Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli troops during confrontations on one day this week.

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Police arrest elderly Alabama woman over unpaid $77 trash bill

The arrest of the elderly woman has sparked outrage in Alabama.

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Egypt mothers misled into Caesarean sections - campaigner

Egypt has a high Caesarean section rate, with doctors accused of using it for cash and convenience.

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Chris Dawson: Husband in podcast-famous case jailed for murder

Chris Dawson is sentenced for killing his wife Lynette Dawson, who disappeared in Sydney in 1982.

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Ukraine war: Germany to cover energy bills as gas prices soar

Germany is spending €300bns to shield its people from soaring energy bills. Will it work?

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China protests: The young people powering the demonstrations

Driven to breaking point by zero Covid, educated young Chinese are questioning the Communist Party's rule.

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Africa's week in pictures: 25 November - 1 December 2022

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

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India makes big strides in African healthcare

The rapid expansion of Indian healthcare firms in Africa has not been without problems.

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Canada: Alleged serial killer accused of murdering four indigenous women

The alleged serial killer was arrested for one murder in May. On Thursday police laid more charges.

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Bruce Lehrmann: Australia parliament rape retrial abandoned

Bruce Lehrmann denies sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins on a minister's sofa in 2019.

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