The Ukrainian president's message comes as five people were killed in attacks early on New Year's Day.
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Sunday, 31 December 2023
Crown Prince Frederik: What do we know about the next king of Denmark?
"I don't want to lock myself in a fortress. I want to be myself," Crown Prince Frederik once said.
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Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures
83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.
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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says
Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.
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Saturday, 30 December 2023
Vinesh Phogat: Top Indian wrestler returns medals over alleged sexual abuse
Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers have accused a powerful politician of sexual exploitation.
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Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault
The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.
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Friday, 29 December 2023
Ex-Air India scrap plane gets stuck under bridge in Bihar
The scrap fuselage was on its way to Assam from Mumbai on a lorry when it got stuck.
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Gaza: Baby pulled alive from rubble after Israeli air strike on Rafah
Rescuers clear rubble with their hands to release the girl, before running with her to hospital.
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South Africa files 'genocide' case against Israel at ICJ
Israel rejects "with disgust" the allegation, calling it "baseless".
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Russian influencer Ivleeva fined for hosting 'almost naked' party
TV presenter and influencer Nastya Ivleeva organised a Moscow party that has sparked a moral backlash.
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Thursday, 28 December 2023
Venezuela orders military drills after UK sends warship to Guyana
It follows tensions over the oil-rich Essequibo region, which Guayana administers but Caracas claims.
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Tony Chung: Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK
Tony Chung told the BBC he felt he had no control over his life, with police scrutinising his every move.
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Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso
The move is the latest sign that the former French colony is pivoting towards Russia.
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Wednesday, 27 December 2023
Polish state TV and radio to go into liquidation
The government says it will help restore impartiality to state media, but critics have raised concerns.
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What’s next for Taylor Swift in 2024?
She had a record-shattering and money-making 2023. Will the pop-cultural juggernaut dominate again next year?
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Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Israel Gaza: Drone shots show Palestinians buried in Rafah mass grave
Some 80 unidentified bodies handed over by Israel are lowered into a grave in southern Gaza.
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FBI investigate threats against Colorado judges who ruled against Donald Trump
Police say judges who ruled that Donald Trump can't run for president in Colorado are facing death threats.
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'Godfather' of avocado toast chef Bill Granger dies, aged 54
He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side.
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Search resumes for Alaska woman swept under river ice
A weekend search found no trace of the woman, who entered the Eagle River near Anchorage in Alaska.
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Monday, 25 December 2023
Amazon drought: 'We've never seen anything like this'
This year's heat and drought in the Amazon intensify worries that it is approaching a tipping point.
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Israel Gaza war: UN says no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza
A UN official speaks of "absolute carnage" after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza.
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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team
Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings.
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Sunday, 24 December 2023
Cat makes history in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Oli is believed to be the first feline seafarer in the famous race's 78-year history.
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Nigeria’s viral ballet boy: From Lagos to elite dance school
A clip of Anthony Madu pirouetting in the Lagos rain has given him and others wider ambitions.
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Israel Gaza war: Hamas says 70 killed in Israeli air strike on camp
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says the death toll could rise further at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp.
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Serbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade City Hall
The opposition demands a re-run of last week's elections which its say were marred by fraud.
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Saturday, 23 December 2023
The Ukrainian triplets born into war
Emilia, Melania and Olivia were born in Ukraine on the day Russian troops invaded in 2022.
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Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning
Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted.
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Friday, 22 December 2023
Gadi Haggai: White House says US-Israeli hostage dead in Gaza
His wife Judi is believed to still be in Hamas captivity after both were taken on 7 October.
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Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner
It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.
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Rare video shows killer whale teaching its baby to hunt
An adult orca is seen singling out and subduing a dolphin so that its calf orca can practice its hunting techniques.
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Thursday, 21 December 2023
Vin Diesel: Film star accused of sexual battery by ex-assistant
The Fast & Furious star is accused of forcing himself on a woman and firing her after she resisted.
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Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148m defamation verdict
The filing comes days after the longtime Trump associate was ordered to pay the sum in a defamation case.
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DR Congo elections: 'I have not voted and I slept here'
Some of eligible voters in DR Congo have struggled to cast their ballots in the presidential elections.
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Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount in merger talks
The companies behind CNN, HBO and Mission Impossible are in early stage talks to join forces.
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Trump's legal defeat in Colorado may turn into political gold
A ruling removing him from Colorado's ballot may be overturned - and could even bolster his campaign.
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Macron defends tougher immigration reform as 'shield'
The law - backed by France's far right - makes it more difficult for migrants to bring over family members.
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Alex Saab: US releases ally of Venezuelan President Maduro
Alex Saab, accused of laundering money for the Maduro government, is freed in a prisoner swap.
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Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Meta blocked access in Canada to news on Facebook and Instagram
Meta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada now that a law requires tech giants pay for it.
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Serial killer's ex-wife Monique Olivier convicted for part in murders
Monique Olivier, 75, was complicit in Michael Fourniret's murders, including of a British student.
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Monday, 18 December 2023
Jonathan Majors: Marvel actor guilty of assaulting girlfriend
Jonathan Majors is known for playing Kang in the Marvel universe and for films like Creed III.
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Woman kidnapped by Hamas says she was 'shown off like a trophy'
Yarden Roman-Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and brought to Gaza during Hamas's 7 October attack.
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Sunday, 17 December 2023
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon's trial begins
His case has drawn international uproar and is seen as a test of Hong Kong's judicial independence.
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Fourteen killed in Argentina as storm brings 150km/h winds
The storm damaged buildings and caused power cuts across Buenos Aires province over the weekend.
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Watch: Crocodiles seen in Australia floodwaters
Record rainfall driven by a tropical cyclone has caused widespread flooding in the country’s north-east.
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Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food
The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.
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Saturday, 16 December 2023
Israel Gaza: The perils of hostage rescue
The shooting of three Israelis by IDF troops shows the risks of armed intervention in hostage situations.
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More than 60 migrants feared drowned off Libya, IOM says
An overcrowded boat is believed to have been swamped by high waves after leaving the city of Zuwara.
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Alex Batty: British teen found in France returns to UK
Alex Batty, who was missing for six years, has returned to the UK, Greater Manchester Police says.
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Killed Gaza cameraman 'would bring joy to any place'
Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Samer Abudaqa was killed by an Israel drone while working in Khan Younis.
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Friday, 15 December 2023
Melania Trump makes rare speech at citizenship ceremony
The former first lady, originally from Slovenia, described the path to US citizenship as 'arduous'.
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Thursday, 14 December 2023
Bull spotted galloping down New Jersey train tracks
Morning commuters were met with delays after the long-horned animal made an appearance on the tracks.
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Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars pay tribute to Andre Braugher
The hit show's cast remember their "kind" and "loyal" captain, who loved singing in his dressing room.
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Moment elephant smashes van window in search of food in Sri Lanka
The driver remains remarkably calm, as the elephant pushes past him to reach food in the back seat.
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US House to vote on formalising Biden impeachment inquiry
The Republican-led House is moving forward with a vote to formalise an inquiry into the US president.
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Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Delta flight to Detroit diverted to remote Canadian town
Passengers on the Amsterdam to Detroit flight were stranded 24 hours in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
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Zelensky pleads for more aid amid standoff in US Congress
Republicans remain "resolute" in demanding border policy reform in exchange for backing Ukraine aid.
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Claudine Gay: Harvard president won't lose job over Congress row
Claudine Gay faced anger after failing to say if students calling for the genocide of Jews would be disciplined.
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Monday, 11 December 2023
Kate Cox: Texas woman in court fight leaves state for abortion
Kate Cox sued Texas to have an abortion after her foetus was diagnosed with a high-risk condition.
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Cardi B reveals she has split with husband Offset
The Bodak Yellow rapper announces in an Instagram live she is now single.
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Sunday, 10 December 2023
Elite Afghan troops face return to Taliban after UK 'betrayal'
About 200 British-trained special forces soldiers are in danger as Pakistan expels undocumented foreigners.
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Javier Milei: New president tells Argentina 'shock treatment' looms
The country's new far-right president vows to launch a radical economic programme as he is sworn in.
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Zelensky faces key tests to re-energise West's support for Ukraine
A White House visit is on the Ukrainian leader's agenda as cracks appear among Western allies.
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Sudan war: Two people killed in attack on aid convoy in Sudan, says Red Cross
Seven others including three charity staff were injured in what the Red Cross has called a "deliberate attack".
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Saturday, 9 December 2023
Elizabeth Magill: UPenn president quits amid antisemitism row
She has faced mounting calls to resign since giving controversial Congressional testimony.
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Turkey issues arrest warrant for Somali president's son over fatal traffic crash
Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident.
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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler
Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.
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Friday, 8 December 2023
Images show major damage to Gaza's oldest mosque
Hamas accuses Israel of causing the damage to the medieval Omari mosque, Israel has not yet commented.
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Shane MacGowan: Tribute to 'trailblazer' at Tipperary funeral
The late Pogues singer is hailed as a poet as family, fans and famous friends mourn him in Tipperary.
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Thursday, 7 December 2023
Issam Abdallah: Rights groups want Israel investigated over killed journalist
Amnesty and Human Rights Watch say a tank crew probably deliberately fired on Issam Abdallah.
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Moment Texas judge grants woman's request to abortion
Kate Cox says her foetus has a lethal abnormality that poses a risk to her health and future fertility.
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Gaza's food queues get longer and the hungry jump fences
As Gaza's food queues get longer, the UN says it cannot run a dependable humanitarian operation anymore.
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Wednesday, 6 December 2023
Wieambilla shootings: US arrests man over Australian religious terror attack
He is alleged to have links to Christian extremists who killed two police officers and another man.
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UNLV shooting: Police respond to active shooting on Las Vegas campus
Local police say there appear to be "multiple victims" at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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BBC reporter in Gaza: People here are traumatised and exhausted
People say life in Khan Younis is "indescribable" as Israel's bombardment of the south intensifies.
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Tuesday, 5 December 2023
Mount Marapi eruption: Survivor tells BBC of ordeal from hospital
Muhammad Fadli suffered broken bones and burns after Mount Marapi in Indonesia erupted on Sunday.
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Israel's new Gaza evacuation zones leave Palestinians few places to go
Palestinians and aid workers say new maps are not a workable solution to reduce civilian casualties.
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What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid?
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Russia rejects offer to release jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich, US says
The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which he has denied.
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Monday, 4 December 2023
George Santos: Expelled congressman is now selling $200 videos on Cameo
The former Republican congressman offers advice on Botox, gym "gains" and "haters".
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Villejuif: Small plane makes emergency landing in Paris suburb
An engine failure forced the pilot to make an emergency landing, crashing into an apartment building.
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Ex-US ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha charged over spying for Cuba
Victor Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador to Bolivia, was allegedly a secret agent for more than 40 years.
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Rushdi Abualouf: 'It's so much harder to watch Gaza from the outside'
The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf talks about his sorrow at leaving Gaza and how he plans to go back some day.
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Sunday, 3 December 2023
Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast mayor scraps bid for 2026 event
The event is in doubt after the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting duties over spiralling costs.
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Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour
Hundreds of hours go into Gaurav Gupta's designs for Beyoncé, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
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South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections
The BBC's Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year - 30 years since apartheid ended.
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Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza
The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza.
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Saturday, 2 December 2023
The country where Kissinger left a legacy of bombs and turmoil
Henry Kissinger died aged 100 this week. His policies caused widespread destruction in Cambodia.
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Watch moment powerful quake strikes Philippines
Videos show the violent tremors from two earthquakes in the Philippines.
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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war
Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues.
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Friday, 1 December 2023
Ethiopia pilgrims return to Aksum for festival in Ark of Covenant city
Aksum's authorities say half a million people are there for the first time since the Tigray war ended.
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Thursday, 30 November 2023
Will Tesla's truck recover from its shattering start?
Tesla boss Elon Musk says the new cybertruck will "change the look of the roads".
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Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake
A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.
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Mia Schem: Wounded festival-goer in Hamas hostage video freed
Tattoo artist Mia Schem has been released from Gaza, following her abduction at a music festival.
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Israel recalls ambassador in war spat with Spain PM Pedro Sánchez
Pedro Sánchez deepens a row, saying he has "serious doubts" Israel is complying with humanitarian law.
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Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Fears for displaced Gazans as winter approaches and diseases spread
The WHO warns that more people in Gaza could die from disease than from bombings.
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South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021
The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021.
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Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Freed Hamas captives tell of fear, squalor and hunger
Israelis released from Gaza say they endured very little food, intimidation and no word from outside.
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Yoga sect leader Gregorian Bivolaru and followers arrested in France
Police raided the group, which is being investigated for rape, kidnapping, abuse and trafficking.
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Pakistan: Woman killed after being seen with man in viral photo
Tribal elders allegedly ordered the killing after the woman appeared in a photo that was doctored.
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Monday, 27 November 2023
Vermont shooting: Victim jumped fence to escape attack after he was hit
Court documents show how a Palestinian-American fled an attack after he was shot in Burlington on Saturday.
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Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row
The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president.
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Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK
Mirza Shahzad Akbar said the chemical missed his eyes but caused injuries on his body.
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Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House
Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.
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Sunday, 26 November 2023
Vermont: Three Palestinian students shot near US campus
Police in Vermont are still searching for the lone gunman who opened fire in Burlington.
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Davis Cup final 2023: Italy beat Australia to win first title for 47 years
Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets to secure Italy's first Davis Cup title for 47 years.
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Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X
Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.
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Israel-Gaza: Four-year-old girl among released hostages
Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released.
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Saturday, 25 November 2023
Argentina election: Javier Milei's radical proposals face test of reality
A closer look at what Argentina's president-elect has said he will do once he is in office.
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Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election
Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don't.
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Italy rallies to condemn violence against women draw huge crowds
Crowds gathered in major cities after a the killing of a student sent shockwaves across the country.
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Friday, 24 November 2023
Harvard under fire for helping elite skip the queue
Children of past students are favoured in admissions - now state legislators are calling for this to end.
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When this truce ends, the decisive next phase of war begins
If Israel decides to go south, a larger humanitarian disaster could be looming, writes Paul Adams.
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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals
The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.
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Dublin riot saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history
Justice minister defends police's response to street "thuggery" that flared after school knife attack.
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Thursday, 23 November 2023
Japan ordered to compensate wartime 'comfort women'
A South Korean court has ordered Japan to compensate a group of women who were forced to work in wartime brothels.
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Iran secretly executes man over 2022 anti-government protests - sources
Milad Zohrevand, 21, was put to death on Thursday at a prison in western Iran, sources tell the BBC.
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Dublin violence: Vehicles set alight and fireworks thrown at police
Other video shared on social media showed people throwing fireworks at police and setting cars of fire.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Annual event stars SpongeBob and minor protest
This year's Macy's event in Manhattan was briefly disrupted by a small pro-Palestinian demonstration.
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Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Rainbow Bridge: US-Canada border blast not terror-related, says NY governor
The vehicle was speeding towards the Rainbow Bridge when it crashed and was engulfed by a fireball.
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Guns N' Roses Axl Rose accused of 1989 sexual assault in lawsuit
In a lawsuit, model Sheila Kennedy accused the rock star of violently attacking her over 30 years ago.
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Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders ahead - exit poll
Veteran populist Geert Wilders is set to secure most seats, says an Ipsos exit poll.
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Russia sending migrants to our border, Estonia says
Finland already says it is sealing much of its Russian border after migrants were encouraged to cross.
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Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Climate change: The villagers building 100ft ice towers
The people of Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas have used maths to solve a water shortage.
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Canada's QAnon 'queen' leaves town - but doesn't go far
Romana Didulo and her band of followers have left a Canadian village that wanted them out.
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Binance chief pleads guilty to money laundering
Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange.
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Why Trump’s rivals in Iowa still think they can win
Despite trailing far behind in the polls, the former president's rivals are spending millions. Why?
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Monday, 20 November 2023
US says Israel hostage deal 'closer than ever'
A deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza is "closer than ever before", a senior US official says.
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BBC assesses footage of hostages and tunnels released by Israel
BBC Verify assesses footage of a tunnel and hostages released by Israel to prove Hamas used Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as a command centre.
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Sunday, 19 November 2023
Evacuated premature babies arrive at Gaza hospital
The babies were moved from al-Shifa hospital to receive urgent care in a neonatal intensive care unit.
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ATP Finals 2023 results: Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner to win title
Novak Djokovic wins a record seventh ATP Finals title with a dominant victory over Jannik Sinner in Turin
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Saturday, 18 November 2023
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction
The black bicorne felt hat was a trademark of the French emperor, and is expected to fetch up to €800,000.
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Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro concert after death of fan
The US pop star says she is putting safety first after temperatures in the Brazilian city reached 39.1C.
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March reaches Jerusalem calling for release of Israeli hostages
Protesters walked from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, before demonstrating at the Israeli prime minister's residence.
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Friday, 17 November 2023
Tanzanian student taken hostage by Hamas confirmed dead
Clemence Felix Mtenga was an agriculture intern in Israel at the time of the Hamas attack.
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Israel says it will allow two trucks of fuel a day into Gaza
The UN warned yesterday it may have to suspend all of its activities in Gaza due to the lack of fuel.
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Thursday, 16 November 2023
Oldest pygmy hippo in North America turns 50
Hannah Shirley celebrated with presents and a cake made of a watermelon base, papaya frosting and spaghetti squash.
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Russian Carlsberg staff arrested after business seized
Two senior managers of Carlsberg's Russian subsidiary were arrested on Wednesday over allegations of fraud.
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Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Iceland volcano: Peninsula faces 'decades' of instability
Eruptions on the south-western Reykjanes Peninsula may mark a new cycle, warn Icelandic meteorologists.
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Canadian killed family to make Muslims fearful, jury hears
Prosecutors say Nathaniel Veltman wanted to send "a brutal message" to other white nationalists.
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US tourist dies after boat capsises in the Bahamas
Footage filmed by a passenger shows the harrowing moment people began jumping out of the vessel as it sunk.
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Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes crate
"We have a horse problem" -The jet was flying to Belgium when an equine passenger escaped its crate.
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Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Pelosi hammer attack accused David DePape tearfully testifies of bizarre plot
David DePape says he planned to lure "targets" to the Pelosi home, including Tom Hanks and George Soros.
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Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead
The targeting of Tapfumaneyi Masaya is part of a series of kidnappings of activists.
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Monday, 13 November 2023
US Supreme Court takes on ethics row with first-ever code of conduct
Judges have been criticised for failing to disclose gifts and holiday arrangements they received.
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Gaza hospital unable to bury dead bodies, WHO says
The World Health Organization says al-Shifa hospital is "nearly a cemetery" as fighting rages around it.
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US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m
Known for its rarity and unintentional printing error, the Inverted Jenny stamp dates back to 1918.
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Sunday, 12 November 2023
Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings
The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.
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US Republican Senator Tim Scott pulls out of presidential campaign
The Republicans' only black senator has been trailing far behind Donald Trump in polls.
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DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack
Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday.
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Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean
The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations.
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Saturday, 11 November 2023
Skating on a once-in-a-decade 'ice window' in Alaska
Footage shows an ice rescue instructor skating on a rare window of ice in Alaska's Alpine lakes.
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French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far left
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen plans to rally alongside major political parties but the far left refuses.
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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case
Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching.
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Gaza hospital crippled as fighting rages nearby
Israel agrees to help evacuate babies from Al-Shifa hospital after two die due to a lack of electricity.
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Friday, 10 November 2023
Grammy Awards 2024: Taylor Swift breaks nomination record
Swift has become the first songwriter to receive seven song of the year nominations.
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Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dies aged 46
Davide Renne, ex-head of women's wear at Gucci, joined Moschino as creative director just nine days ago.
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Belgium detains two far-right terror suspects
Allegations against the pair include "recruiting people with the aim of committing terrorist crimes".
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Thursday, 9 November 2023
Japan volcano: Plumes of smoke as new island emerges after eruption
The island has already shrunk slightly as waves hit the "crumbly" formation.
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Wednesday, 8 November 2023
Prosecutors charge 16 alleged Gambino mafia members in US and Italy
The suspects, arrested on racketeering and other charges, are allegedly part of the Gambino crime family.
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British nationals and dependents stopped from leaving Gaza with families
Two men say Egypt sent them back to a warzone after they waited for days at the Rafah crossing.
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President Biden's son Hunter and brother James subpoenaed in impeachment probe
Republicans are looking into the family's business dealings in their impeachment probe.
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Hamburg: Children detained over threats at two schools
Four children aged 12 to 14 are picked up by police in Germany along with two apparent toy guns.
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Tuesday, 7 November 2023
Israel-Gaza war: Civilians leave northern Gaza along evacuation corridor
For several hours, hundreds of people were on the move, some on carts pulled by donkeys but most on foot.
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Gaza journalist killed alongside 42 relatives, news agency says
Mohammad Abu Hasira's death comes as a watchdog says the past month has been the most deadly for journalists.
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Hamas leader refuses to acknowledge killing of civilians in Israel
Deputy political leader Moussa Abu Marzouk says Hamas will release hostages only if Israel stops fighting.
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Monday, 6 November 2023
Polish president gives Mateusz Morawiecki opportunity to form government
Mateusz Morawiecki's party came top in recent elections, but will have a hard job finding allies.
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Jenni Hermoso: Spain forward received threats amid Luis Rubiales kiss scandal
Jenni Hermoso says she "received threats" amid the controversy of Luis Rubiales kissing her on the lips during the World Cup trophy presentation.
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Israel-Gaza: The devastating effects of war on Gaza's children
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the children suffering in Gaza, and the impact the war is having on them.
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Sunday, 5 November 2023
Irish-Israeli girl feared dead 'may be hostage'
Emily Hand's DNA is not found among the victims killed in the Kibbutz Be'eri attack last month.
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Footballer Díaz begs father's ELN kidnappers to free him
Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz begs for his father's kidnappers to free him immediately.
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Foreign Gaza evacuees have 72 hours to leave Egypt
The deadline means people with non-British family who need to apply for UK visas risk overstaying.
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Saturday, 4 November 2023
Rema, the Afrobeats star who does not intend to calm down
The meteoric rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats star prepared to hustle his way to global domination.
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Hostage situation at Germany's Hamburg airport - police
Special forces are deployed after reports that an armed man with a child drove through an airport gate.
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Israel-Gaza war: Ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup, says Blinken
The US Secretary of State says such a step would allow Hamas to carry out further attacks.
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Friday, 3 November 2023
Pentagon acknowledges flying unarmed drones over Gaza
The US military said the drones, first spotted by journalists, were searching for hostages.
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Moment cars swept away by floodwaters as Storm Ciarán hits Italy
Storm Ciarán brought the heaviest rain to hit Tuscany in 50 years, with more forecast for the weekend.
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Tycoon Kaoru Nakajima hires iconic Palermo opera for birthday bash
Japanese businessman Kaoru Nakajima has reportedly spent a fortune renting the Sicilian city's swankiest spots.
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Thursday, 2 November 2023
When they called their mother, Hamas answered the phone
Ditza Heiman, 84, is being held in Gaza and her daughter wants Israel to find a diplomatic solution.
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Nigeria's House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht
A senior lawmaker announced the decision after a public outcry over plans to spend $6m on the yacht.
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US President Joe Biden calls for 'pause' in Israel-Gaza conflict
He was responding to a heckler's demand for a ceasefire in a war which has claimed thousands of lives.
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Wednesday, 1 November 2023
Disney to buy remaining 33% stake in streaming service Hulu
In a widely expected move, Disney says it will buy the remaining 33% stake from TV giant Comcast.
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'I simply don’t want to die at 24' - Gaza woman trapped at Rafah crossing
Tala Abu Nahleh and her family recount their harrowing experience as they desperately try to cross into Egypt.
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Why France's Emmanuel Macron is courting Central Asia
Uranium is of interest to Paris, unsure about its supply of the fuel after a coup in Niger in July.
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Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Bullet holes, gutted rooms: Inside destroyed Kibbutz house
BBC correspondent Lucy Williamson is in a home from where seven people were taken hostage in Israel.
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King Charles speaks of 'great sorrow and regret' over British Empire 'wrongdoings'
King Charles said felt "great sorrow" for the Empire's actions during Kenya's struggle for independence.
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Legal row over 28,000% mark-up for African mask
A French couple cry foul after receiving only €150 for a mask that later fetched €4.2m at auction.
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Monday, 30 October 2023
How social media fuelled antisemitic violence in Dagestan, Russia
Before an outburst of violence, Telegram channels spread hate speech. The BBC has tracked messages inciting the public to gather at an airport where a flight from Tel Aviv was arriving.
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Ukraine war: Whole family shot dead in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town
Russian soldiers are suspected of killing nine people, including two children, in the town of Volnovakha.
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Sunday, 29 October 2023
Adam Johnson: Nottingham Panthers forward dies after neck cut in Challenge Cup match
Nottingham Panthers' Adam Johnson dies after suffering a cut to his neck from a skate in a Challenge Cup match against the Sheffield Steelers.
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Inside Al-Quds Hospital after nearby 'rocket attack', says Red Crescent
Footage shows the inside of a hospital in Gaza after what the Palestinian Red Crescent says was a nearby rocket attack.
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Saturday, 28 October 2023
Princess Leonor of Spain's royal profile rises as she comes of age
Princess Leonor of Spain's birthday is on Tuesday, prompting talk of what sort of royal she will be.
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New Zealand 11-12 South Africa: Springboks win record fourth Rugby World Cup title
South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.
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Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race
The former US vice president says he has "no regrets" after ending his bid to be the Republican nominee.
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Friday, 27 October 2023
What is happening in Israel and Gaza now, and what is Hamas?
How is Israel responding to the deadly attack by Hamas and what does it mean by "expanding operations"?
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Internet out in Gaza as Israel expands operations
The Palestinian Red Crescent says people cannot call the emergency 101 number due to the outage.
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Thursday, 26 October 2023
Mahua Moitra: The firebrand Indian MP in ‘cash-for-query’ scandal
Mahua Moitra is known to ask tough questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government.
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Neuschwanstein: US man charged over deadly attack at famed German castle
The suspect is accused of pushing two women into a ravine at Neuschwanstein Castle and raping one of them.
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Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says
The White House says heavy losses and poor morale are leading to mutinies in some units.
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Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Ukraine war: Forced evacuations as Russian attacks intensify
With fighting intensifying in Donetsk and Kherson, officials are forcibly ordering people to leave.
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Fireworks in court as Trump team calls ex-lawyer Michael Cohen a liar
Lawyers for Donald Trump tied to undermine Michael Cohen's credibility during high-stakes fraud case.
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Gaza's hospitals treating emergency cases only as fuel runs low
Hospitals warn that life-saving equipment will soon stop working without fuel for their generators.
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Tuesday, 24 October 2023
A family's desperate search for missing Tanzanian student in Israel
The BBC names a Tanzanian student still missing in Israel weeks after Hamas attacked civilians.
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Tom Emmer drops out of race for Speaker of the House
The lawmaker dropped out of the race after it became clear he did not have the votes to win the gavel.
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Israel-Gaza war: The brutal impact on Gaza's children
The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on how the Israel-Gaza war is affecting children.
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Monday, 23 October 2023
Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to foreign agent charge
The US Senator is accused of using his influence and power in ways that benefitted Egypt.
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BBC correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas
Our correspondents answer your questions on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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'Hamas said they wouldn’t shoot, then murdered my daughter’
A daughter killed and father abducted - and Hamas filmed the family's ordeal on Facebook live.
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Sunday, 22 October 2023
Foxconn: Taiwan-based iPhone-maker investigated by China
Chinese state media reports some of the Taiwan-based firm's mainland operations are being investigated.
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Argentina presidential election: Javier Milei and Sergio Massa head for run-off vote
Partial results from Sunday's election suggest the country will have to vote again next month.
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Kota: Stricter rules for India student hub after suicides
Young people from across India go to the city of Kota for tuition to help them pass entrance exams to elite colleges.
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Mohamed Muizzu: The Maldives' new president wants India out
In an exclusive interview, Dr Mohamed Muizzu tells the BBC he wants all Indian troops removed.
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Saturday, 21 October 2023
Pepper X: Eating world's hottest pepper was euphoric, says creator
Ed Currie describes eating peppers "all day long", and his record-breaking feat.
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Why Indonesia can’t stop crocodile attacks
The country sees the most crocodile attacks in the world - and the problem could get even worse.
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Ukraine war: Kharkiv postal building missile strike kills six
The regional governor Oleh Syniehubov says a further 14 people have been taken to hospital with injuries.
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Friday, 20 October 2023
Nawaz Sharif: The Pakistan army’s one-time arch-rival returns
Nawaz Sharif, toppled in a coup and later jailed for corruption, is flying home to fight elections.
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Palestinians under attack as settler violence surges in the West Bank
Palestinian families say they have been intimidated and displaced in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel.
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Saudi prince slams Hamas, Israel and the West
Prince Turki al-Faisal's comments are a rare Arab voice of criticism of Hamas's actions.
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Czech village priest sorry for smashing pumpkins
The parish priest said he would have acted differently had he known they were carved by children.
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Thursday, 19 October 2023
Israel Gaza: Community frozen as Hamas atrocities continue to emerge
Israeli communities are struggling as bodies continue to be found after Hamas attacked on 7 October.
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China has sharply expanded nuclear arsenal, US says
Beijing now possesses some 500 operational nuclear warheads, a new Pentagon report says.
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Biden expected to seek $100bn for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and US border
In a rare Oval Office address, the president is also expected to seek funding for Taiwan and the US border.
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Israel Gaza: The world is losing its humanity, UNRWA chief says
Gaza's war could spread and the region is on the "edge of an abyss", Philippe Lazzarini tells the BBC.
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Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Conor McGregor won't face charges after sexual assault claim
Prosecutors drop their inquiry into a woman's allegation the UFC fighter attacked her at a Miami arena.
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Jim Jordan loses second vote in US House Speaker bid
Divided Republicans consider a stand-in as the Ohioan's bid to lead Congress's lower chamber falters.
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Spain: More than 400 animals rescued from illegal trading network
The gang is suspected of illegally importing more than 400 animals into Spain from eastern Europe.
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Tuesday, 17 October 2023
Twitter glitch allows CIA informant channel to be hijacked
US spies and informants could have been directed to hostile nations through a CIA mistake made on X.
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Family seeks answers after Israel kidnap live-stream horror
One man is trying to piece together what happened to loved ones based on live streams made by Hamas.
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Monday, 16 October 2023
'We are not leaving' - The families who won't evacuate Gaza City
Despite a looming Israeli ground assault, many families are unwilling or unable to leave northern Gaza.
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Brussels shooting: Suspect at large after two killed in Belgian capital
The victims were shot close to the city centre on Monday evening and the gunman is at large, police say.
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Sunday, 15 October 2023
Boy, 6, killed in anti-Muslim attack, say US police
Police in Illinois link the killing of a boy and injuries to a woman to the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
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Dariush Mehrjui: Iranian director and wife found dead
Authorities in Iran say the couple was found dead at home after sustaining knife wound injuries.
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Gaza doctor: We consume a month’s medical supplies a day
British Palestinian Surgeon, Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, describes the "overwhelming" numbers of wounded coming to Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital.
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Saturday, 14 October 2023
Annular Solar eclipse 2023: Ring of fire sweeps over Americas
The annular solar eclipse crossed North, Central, and South America on Saturday.
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'I don't eat or sleep' says husband of new mother missing after Hamas attacks
New mother Celine Ben David Nagar was on a weekend away with friends - now she's thought to be in Gaza.
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Watch: Skies darken during annular solar eclipse
Stargazers witness a spectacular celestial event in parts of the US, Central and South America.
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Friday, 13 October 2023
CCTV shows how Hamas militants broke into Be'eri kibbutz
Footage verified by the BBC shows militants hiding in a booth at the gates of the community before ambushing a car.
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Israel-Gaza conflict proves treacherous ground for US politicians
Turbulence caused by the fighting in the Middle East could upend the 2024 presidential race.
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Thursday, 12 October 2023
Journalist fined for using swear word to insult Italian PM
Roberto Saviano's comments were made in relation to Italian leader Giorgia Meloni's views on migration.
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'Bodies lie everywhere in Gaza hospital, the injured scream for help'
Gaza city's main hospital, Al-Shifa, is overwhelmed by the dead and injured and is at breaking point.
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US $6bn deal with Iran under scrutiny in wake of Hamas attack on Israel
President Biden has faced pressure to hold the funds amid claims Tehran instigated the Hamas attack.
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New Zealand election: Disillusioned voters eye shift away from the left
Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour.
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Wednesday, 11 October 2023
8,700 workers down tools at Ford's biggest plant
The move is a sharp escalation of the union's ongoing strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.
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Disney 100: Animation boss Jennifer Lee says strike could halt production
The director of Frozen warns strikes may hit Disney animation production by the end of this year.
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Matt Gaetz got what he wanted in removing US Speaker. Now what?
The right-wing Republican helped orchestrate the downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Why?
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Slovakia elections: Populist winner signs deal to form coalition government
Robert Fico - who pledged to end support for Ukraine - has teamed up with a centre-left and nationalist party.
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Israel hostage crisis is every government's worst nightmare
Israel has to decide whether to attempt a rescue of those held in Gaza - or wait to strike a deal.
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Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Birkenstock: Once-uncool sandal maker now worth billions
As the German sandal maker lists publicly, are the best days of the centuries-old brand behind it?
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Matty Healy defends Malaysia kiss during 1975 concert in Dallas
The 1975 frontman read a prepared speech from his phone as the Dallas crowd cheered and applauded.
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Pumpkin weighing 2,749lb squashes world record
After watering his gourd 12 times a day since April, a teacher wins the world championships in California.
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'Where do we go?' - Nowhere safe in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify
Rimal, Gaza City's wealthiest area, was a safe haven before a wave of Israeli strikes overnight.
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Pakistan cricket reporter quits India after backlash
ICC said Zainab Abbas left India for personal reasons amid local media claims she was forced to go.
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Monday, 9 October 2023
Man who crashed car into China embassy shot dead in US
A police statement said the unidentified man was shot and killed after officers arrived at the scene.
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How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians
New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.
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Sikkim: Deadly Indian glacial lake flash flood exposes lack of warning system
After deadly flash floods in Sikkim, experts question why an early warning system was not in place.
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Gaza hospital deluged as Israel retaliation kills and wounds hundreds
A BBC reporter in Gaza says there is almost no power and hospitals are overrun after Israeli air strikes.
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Sunday, 8 October 2023
Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark
Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.
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Oil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices jumped by 4% in Asian trading.
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Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice
The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record.
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Loud explosion heard in Gaza halts BBC journalist's on air report
Rushdi Abu Alouf was speaking to the BBC News Channel when a loud explosion was heard.
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‘I feel hopeless': Living in a country on the brink
Two years into an economic crisis and unable to hold their leaders to account, young Lao see no hope.
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Bavaria election results: Scholz coalition dealt a blow
Conservative and right-wing gains in Bavaria and Hesse will be felt across Germany.
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Saturday, 7 October 2023
Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters
Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.
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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza
Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.
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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded
Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.
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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza
People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.
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Friday, 6 October 2023
Can India cricketers win World Cup for a billion fans?
They are playing at home which could be an advantage but also a pressure point, writes Suresh Menon.
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180kg Fred caught after going wild in the city
Colorado officials say he is "always hungry" and "loves his belly scratches".
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Talks after US fighter jet shoots down armed Turkish drone in Syria
Ankara vows to continue targeting Kurdish groups but the US calls for more coordination between the Nato allies.
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Retired US Army sergeant arrested for alleges attempts to spy for China
Joseph Schmidt allegedly searched for information on online spy forums and how spies are recruited.
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Thursday, 5 October 2023
How Ghana's central bank lost $5bn in one year
The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.
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Africa's week in pictures: 29 September-5 October 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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New York City rat takes road trip to wedding
A Brooklyn resident accidentally took a special plus one to a wedding venue three hours away.
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Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue in Rome
Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.
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New York subway gunman sentenced to life in prison
Smoke bombs were set off in a crowded carriage before 10 people were shot in the 2022 attack.
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Wednesday, 4 October 2023
Bears, birds and kangaroos: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
A selection of finalists in this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023.
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How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan
China is flexing its military muscles short of a full-blown war - and that is part of the strategy.
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Voice referendum: Indigenous rights vote is a reckoning for Australia
A historic vote on whether to elevate First Nations voices is forcing Australia to examine its past.
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Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto fraud trial opens in NY
The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".
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Venice bus crash: The heroes who pulled survivors from burning wreck
The two men say they have not slept since the tourist bus plunged off a bridge and caught fire.
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Tuesday, 3 October 2023
Australian towns battle fire and flood back to back
The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change.
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India-China feud keeps international planes out of Nepal airport
Nepal has spent millions constructing a new airport in hopes of boosting tourism - but no-one is coming.
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Donald Trump: Judge issues gag order on former president in NY fraud case
The ex-president attacked the judge's clerk in a social media post which was removed after the order.
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Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble
The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child.
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Venice bus crash: At least 20 dead as vehicle plunges from bridge in Mestre
The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say.
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Monday, 2 October 2023
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: Why is reformist Uzbek leader arresting bloggers?
Shavkat Mirziyoyev came into power promising to bring in an era of free speech.
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Ukraine war: Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit
The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia.
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Fact-checking Trump's claims about New York fraud trial
Outside court, Mr Trump raged against the prosecutor and judge. We took a closer look at what he said.
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Courtroom tensions simmer as Trump trial kicks off
Despite Mr Trump's inflammatory comments, few tensions emerged as sentencing kicked off in New York.
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Haiti crisis: Can Kenyan police officers defeat the gangs?
The UN approves the offer to send 1,000 police officers but many question their suitability.
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Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds
The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan.
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Sunday, 1 October 2023
Why government shutdowns seem to only happen in US
Government shutdowns have become a frequent - and protracted - uniquely American problem.
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Gabon's predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal
BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.
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Las Vegas Sphere: Look inside the new venue for the first time
Rock band U2 headline the new ball-shaped venue as it finally opens its doors to the public.
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Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident
At least 17 others are injured after the vehicle flipped over on a motorway in Chiapas state.
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Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants
They were attempting the dangerous crossing to the Canary Islands, a gateway to Europe.
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Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms
The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.
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Saturday, 30 September 2023
World Cup 2023: Can India shed the chokers tag in big cricket tournaments?
Since 2013, India started favourites, only to flop in the knock-out stage or finals of ICC tournaments.
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It's bears versus robot wolves in ageing Japan
As bear attacks rise in Japan's sparsely populated villages, robot wolves have become a solution.
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Last supermoon of the year captured on camera
A space enthusiast in Kathmandu, Nepal films the spectacle with his mobile phone through a telescope.
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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown
House lawmakers approve a temporary funding solution - which excludes new aid for Ukraine.
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Friday, 29 September 2023
Man charged with leaking Donald Trump tax returns
He is also accused of stealing tax return details of "thousands" of the US's "wealthiest individuals".
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Week in pictures: 23-29 September 2023
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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Evergrande: The rise and fall of the property giant's billionaire founder
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of a crisis-hit Chinese property giant, is under police surveillance.
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New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding
Subway systems in New York City have flooded and a terminal at LaGuardia Airport is closed.
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Thursday, 28 September 2023
Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 September 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Peruvian man charged with sending 150 hoax bomb threats in the US
Prosecutors say the Peruvian man was retaliating against minors who refused to send explicit pictures.
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Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings
Ulf Kristersson says "everything is on the table" after three people are killed in 12 hours.
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Trump loses bid to delay New York civil fraud trial
Mr Trump and three of his adult children are expected to be called as witnesses in the case.
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Evergrande: China property giant suspends shares amid reports of detained leaders
The stricken Chinese property giant suspends trading as reports emerge of its chairman being taken.
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Second Republican debate: Trump rivals attack absent frontrunner
Ron DeSantis, polling a distant second in the 2024 race, condemned Mr Trump as "missing in action".
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Vietnam climate activist on trial for tax evasion
Human rights group say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges.
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The German group buying ticket dodgers out of prison
A Nazi-era law in Germany jails those who can't pay public transport fares. Arne buys their freedom.
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Justin Trudeau apologises after Nazi veteran honoured in parliament
The prime minister says it was a mistake that "deeply embarrassed parliament and Canada".
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Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024
The duelling appearances are an early skirmish in the battle for working Americans' vote next year.
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'It's good to be home,' after 371 days in space
Astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest continuous space flight in US history.
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Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Air India Flight 182: India-Canada row brings 1985 bombing back in news
In 1985, an Air India flight exploded mid-air, killing all 329 people on board - only one man was convicted.
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8 mile actor Nashawn Breedlove dies aged 46
The actor and rapper, known for rap-battling Eminem in the 2002 film, died at his home on Sunday.
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Mexico: Bear gatecrashes picnic leaving onlookers frozen
The animal interrupts lunch, devouring enchiladas and tacos at Chipinque Ecological Park.
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Trump committed fraud in NY, judge finds
Donald Trump committed fraud by inflating his wealth to get cheap loans, US judge rules in civil lawsuit case.
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Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power.
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Monday, 25 September 2023
Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom to square off in November debate
The "red v blue state" debate between the governors of Florida and California will be in November.
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Spotify will not ban AI-made music, says boss
In a rare interview, Spotify boss Daniel Ek talks to the BBC about AI, regulation and Harry and Meghan.
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Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over
For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close.
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Trudeau calls praise for Nazi-linked veteran 'deeply embarrassing'
A man who fought for the Waffen-SS was applauded in parliament during a visit by Ukraine's leader.
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David McCallum: NCIS and The Man from U.N.C.L.E actor dies aged 90
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. star found fame in the 1960s before later playing a police pathologist on NCIS.
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US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech
The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms.
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South China Sea: Philippines Coast Guard cuts barrier
The Philippines says it has executed a "special operation" to remove a floating barrier in the South China Sea.
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Sunday, 24 September 2023
Canada row over parliament praise for Ukrainian Nazi war veteran
The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologises for honouring a man who served in a Nazi unit.
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Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike
Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production.
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Electric car rules could cost carmakers billions
New Brexit trade rules could push up the price of electric cars, manufacturers warn.
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Kosovo and Serbia row over monastery gun battle
A Kosovan policeman and three ethnic Serb gunmen are dead after a siege of a monastery in Kosovo.
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Ukraine war: Training to clear the world's most heavily mined country
How British military bomb disposal teams are helping Ukrainian engineers clear Russian minefields.
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The shadowy Chinese firm that owns chunks of Cambodia
It secured a deal to control a fifth of Cambodia's coastline - 15 years on, it has barely got started.
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Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador
French president says ambassador will leave and all military cooperation will end in "the months to come".
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Saturday, 23 September 2023
Osiris-Rex: Nasa awaits fiery return of asteroid Bennu samples
A capsule carrying rocky debris from asteroid Bennu is about to streak through the sky above Utah.
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Ukraine war: How Zelensky is grappling with Western war fatigue
Ukraine’s leader has always been comfortable campaigning for help - now he’s having to negotiate.
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Rare 'Dumbo' octopus filmed on deep sea live stream
An octopus with ear-like fins resembling the Disney character was filmed at a depth of more than 1,000 metres.
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TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'
The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms.
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Friday, 22 September 2023
Sisters haunted by trauma of Morocco earthquake
Two sisters tell the BBC how the earthquake in Morocco has left them traumatised and anxious.
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Long Covid: MRI scans reveal new clues to symptoms
Further evidence emerges that a serious infection can leave some major organs with long-term damage.
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Bob Menendez steps down as US Senate foreign relations chairman after indictment
Top Democrats turn on Robert Menendez amid allegations of gold bars and jackets stuffed with cash.
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‘The state says our kids don’t exist’ - how LGBT life is changing in Italy
Italy is removing children from registers and stopping surrogacy abroad in new rules affecting same-sex couples.
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Ukraine war: Moment missile hits Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ
Video verified by the BBC shows a Ukrainian missile hitting Russia's Black Sea fleet HQ in Crimea.
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Ukraine hits HQ of Russia's symbolic Black Sea navy
The attack comes as Ukraine's president made an unannounced visit to meet Canada's PM in Ottawa.
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Thursday, 21 September 2023
Brazil's Supreme Court rules in favour of indigenous rights
Brazil's Supreme Court rejects efforts to restrict indigenous peoples' rights to reservations on ancestral lands.
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At least one dead and multiple injured in New York school bus crash
The bus was taking a marching band to camp when it rolled off the road, local media says.
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Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people.
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Iran stops families marking anniversaries of protesters' deaths
Relatives say they are being forced to cancel anniversary memorials for those killed last year.
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Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas for children's return to England
The British actress says her former partner is refusing to send their two daughters back to the UK.
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Wednesday, 20 September 2023
US Senate manoeuvres around Tommy Tuberville's abortion objections
The senator, who began holding up military appointments in February, argues that Democrats have caved.
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Kenya's Westgate shopping mall siege: How a survivor has healed
Shamim Allu used to walk on crutches after militants shot her at a Kenyan shopping mall a decade ago.
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Tamil Nadu: The Indian men who photographed dead bodies
Two photographers from Tamil Nadu recall what it was like taking pictures of the dead for a living.
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Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations
Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour.
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Armenia protests follow Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire
Thousands of people take to the capital's streets, angry at how Armenia handled the crisis.
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Tuesday, 19 September 2023
Colombian government and FARC rebels agree to ceasefire
The ceasefire is set to begin in early October and - if successful - last until August 2024.
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Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy
Foreign leaders visiting the US are more enthusiastic than ever to meet with the world's richest man.
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Forget LA – it’s British film studios that are in demand
The film and high-end TV industry in the UK is seeing a frenzy of activity.
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Torture, rape, killings: An Indian state's brutal conflict
Four months after it was torn apart by deadly ethnic violence, Manipur remains gripped by fear.
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New footage shows historic World War II shipwrecks in the Pacific
An underwater mission spotted never-seen remnants from three ships from the Battle of Midway.
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Seal pups trapped in fishing nets cut free by beachgoers
This is the moment two baby seals tangled up in fishing nets are rescued on a South African beach.
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Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to gun charges
President Biden's son, Hunter, will plead not guilty to gun charges at initial court appearance, his lawyer says
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Ros Atkins on… the India-Canada murder row
The BBC's analysis editor looks at why India and Canada have entered a diplomatic spat over the murder of a Sikh activist.
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Monday, 18 September 2023
Chandrayaan-3: How important are India's Moon mission findings?
A former Nasa scientist decodes the significance of the discoveries made by the lunar lander and rover.
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India could be behind killing of Canadian Sikh - Trudeau
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside of a Sikh temple on 18 June in British Columbia.
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Ukraine sues EU neighbours over food imports ban
Kyiv says Slovakia, Poland and Hungary act illegally - but they say they need to protect their farmers.
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Sunday, 17 September 2023
Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing
Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.
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Ex-officer who put handcuffed woman in car hit by train avoids jail
Jordan Steinke will serve 30 months on probation following the 2022 incident.
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New tax divides India's booming computer games sector
The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.
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War in Ukraine: Is the counter-offensive making progress?
Ukraine's generals say they have broken through Russia's first line of defence in the south.
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Brexit: Labour will seek re-write of deal, Starmer says
The agreement is due for review in 2025, which the Labour leader says is a key moment to reset relations.
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Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula vigilantes: 'Why we hate foreigners'
BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement.
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Libya: Greek rescuers among those killed in road collision
Members of a Libyan family also died in the crash and several other people were seriously injured.
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Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster
Doctors are struggling to identify the remains which have been found as the death toll rises.
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Saturday, 16 September 2023
First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route
Officials say the vessels will deliver 200,000 tonnes of wheat to Africa and Asia.
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Antarctic sea-ice at 'mind-blowing' low alarms experts
Missing winter sea-ice signals changes in Antarctica that could be "absolute disaster for the world", scientists say.
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How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US
The epidemic's staggering scale and its infiltration of communities across the nation is laid bare in a new study.
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Sudan conflict: Risking lives to bury the dead in Omdurman
Zeinab Mohamed Salih writes about how dangerous it was to bury her grandmother in war-hit Sudan.
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Ken Paxton: Texas Attorney General acquitted of corruption charges
Ken Paxton has always denied wrongdoing and called the impeachment a 'politically motivated sham'.
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Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash
Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky.
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Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student
Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death
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Greece floods: Austrian honeymooners killed after holiday home swept away
DNA tests on two bodies recovered from the floods have confirmed their identities, Austria says.
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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death
With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.
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Friday, 15 September 2023
Moment police officer dragged away by escaping car
Dashcam footage shows a Massachusetts police officer clinging on to a car after it suddenly drives away.
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Libyan official rejects blame for flood disaster
An official tells the BBC people in Derna were told to flee but some did not take the threat seriously.
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Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-US Ambassador Robert Olson fell from grace
Career diplomat Robert Olson admits violating ethics laws after serving as US ambassador to Pakistan.
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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds
Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.
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Thursday, 14 September 2023
Watch: CCTV shows airport staff allegedly stealing from bags
Surveillance footage shows two officers at Miami International Airport allegedly taking cash from bags.
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Kim Jong Un-Putin talks: What do the optics tell us?
The meeting between North Korean and Russian leaders was orchestrated to send a message to the West.
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Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice
Father Franco Reverberi is wanted in Argentina on charges of murder and torture under military rule.
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Ukraine's Zelensky expected to meet Biden during US trip
The visit comes as US lawmakers debate sending another $24bn (£19bn) to Ukraine.
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Florida Governor DeSantis defies CDC Covid boosters guidance
The DeSantis administration has advised against boosters for those under 65, countering US health experts.
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Brazil riots: First man tried for storming government buildings gets 17 years
Aecio Pereira is the first to be convicted over the storming of government buildings in January.
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Wednesday, 13 September 2023
Sudan conflict: Looting spree in Khartoum as homeowners flee
Homes and businesses have been ransacked as law and order breaks down in Sudan's capital.
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Why the FBI is still searching for hundreds of Capitol rioters
The FBI says they are searching for more than 300 people - most of whom they say remain unidentified.
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Isa Balado: Anger in Spain after man appears to grope reporter live on air
Isa Balado was broadcasting live on air when the man walked up and appeared to touch her.
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Princess Martha Louise: Norway's princess sets date to wed shaman
The self-proclaimed shaman and the princess are known for their controversial alternative beliefs.
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Tuesday, 12 September 2023
Biden impeachment inquiry: What we know about the case
Republicans want to investigate the "culture of corruption" they claim surrounds the president.
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The app teaching Somalis to read and write
The technology means that learning is taken out of school to where many Somalilanders live and work.
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MP Michael Chong urges US-Canada cooperation on China interference
A Canadian politician has detailed to US lawmakers ways he says China tried to intimidate him.
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Kim Jong Un receives red carpet welcome into Russia
The North Korean leader is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia.
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Monday, 11 September 2023
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Why it is worrying Egypt and Sudan
Ethiopia is using water from the Nile to fill its giant Renaissance dam.
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Nuzo Onoh - the Queen of African horror who is terrified of ghosts
British-Nigerian horror writer Nuzo Ono tells the BBC that she sleeps with a "bright light on".
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Ukraine claims to retake Black Sea drilling rigs from Russian control
The four strategically important oil and gas platforms were seized by Russia in 2015.
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G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights in India with Modi
The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit.
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Sunday, 10 September 2023
Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake
Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people.
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Srebrenica: A Serbian scientist's long quest to name the dead
A forensic anthropologist tries to put names to the last 1,000 unidentified dead of a Bosnian War genocide.
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Egypt angry as Ethiopia fills Nile dam reservoir amid water row
Ethiopia's giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile stokes Egyptian fears of dire water shortages.
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Guyana scrambles to make the most of oil wealth
Guyana's president says the country has to hurry if it wants to maximise its recent discoveries.
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US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade
The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China.
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Saturday, 9 September 2023
Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake
The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque.
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30 fighting days left for Ukraine’s offensive - US Army chief
Gen Mark Milley tells Laura Kuenssberg the autumn weather will make Ukraine's manoeuvres much harder.
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Morocco earthquake: Mountain villages plunged into grief
Locals in Moulay Brahim tell Nick Beake things are "desperate", with a severe shortage of rescuers.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv foils big Russian drone attack, officials say
Ukraine's capital is showered in debris from intercepted Russian drones, city officials say.
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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer
A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse
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Morocco earthquake death toll rises above 2,000
The death toll from a huge quake nearly doubles as Morocco's king orders three days of national mourning.
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Friday, 8 September 2023
French shrug off Muslim upset at abaya ban in schools
France is broadly supportive of stopping girls wearing the robe, but many Muslim women are unhappy.
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What is the G20 and why does the Delhi summit matter?
India wants the G20 Delhi summit to focus on the environment, but there may be rows about Ukraine.
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Scott McAfee: the young judge on Trump's Georgia case
A 34-year-old scuba diver and cellist, Judge McAfee has soared through Atlanta's conservative legal ranks.
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Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years
Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.
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Georgia grand jury recommended charging three US senators
But prosecutors ultimately did not indict Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies on election charges.
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Thursday, 7 September 2023
Africa's week in pictures: 1-7 September
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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Has Australia cleaned up its act on climate?
Elected last year, PM Anthony Albanese vowed to haul his laggard nation from the "naughty corner".
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Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat
National mourning is declared after jihadist attacks reportedly kill 49 civilians and 15 soldiers.
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Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress
Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election.
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Vincent Van Quickenborne: Belgian justice minister apologises for 'Pipigate' scandal
Vincent Van Quickenborne has received criticism after guests at his birthday urinated on a police van.
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Wednesday, 6 September 2023
Why Vancouver is letting go of green lawns
The Canadian city is choosing sustainability over aesthetics as it deals with a severe drought.
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Slums hidden as India puts on its best face for G20
Delhi is pulling out all the stops to dazzle world leaders as they prepare to gather this weekend.
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Danelo Cavalcante: Security lapse let killer 'crab walk' out of US prison
Danel Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.
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Rolling Stones on the red carpet after new album launch
The band confirms the release of Hackney Diamonds, their first album of original material since 2005.
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Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Ukraine war: Cyber-teams fight a high-tech war on front lines
In 18 months of war, Ukraine has learnt new ways to integrate technology into the modern battlefield.
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Cyclone in southern Brazil kills at least 21 people
The governor of Rio Grande do Sul, Eduardo Leite, said it was the state's worst ever weather disaster.
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Sand dredging devastating ocean floor, UN warns
Around six billion tonnes of sand is dredged from the world's oceans every year, a new report says.
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Greece floods: Volos mayor warns 'stay in your homes!'
One person has died in Greece after torrential rain triggered flash flooding in parts of the country.
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Mitch McConnell: Doctor says no evidence of stroke or seizures in freezing spell
The 81-year-old Republican has frozen twice in as many months, prompting concerns about his health.
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Monday, 4 September 2023
Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals
The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits.
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Antony: Brazil drop Manchester United winger after abuse allegations
Brazil withdraw Manchester United winger Antony from their squad following allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend.
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‘Wrong number’ couple fight India deportation
Pakistani Gulzar Khan and his wife want to stay together after he married her illegally in India.
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Kim Jong Un to visit Putin in Russia for weapons talks - US
North Korea's leader will discuss supplying weapons for Russia to use in Ukraine, a US official tells BBC's US partner CBS.
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Luis Rubiales: Spain's men's team call behaviour of federation president 'unacceptable'
Spain's men's players condemn the "unacceptable behaviour" of national federation president Luis Rubiales.
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New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming
In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions.
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Sunday, 3 September 2023
Biden disappointed Xi will not attend G20 summit
The two leaders last met on the side-lines of last year's summit in Bali, Indonesia.
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South Africa says inquiry finds no evidence of arms shipment to Russia
A national inquiry rejects US claims a Russian cargo ship was uploaded with South African weapons.
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Jammu: Long wait for justice after India cough syrup deaths
In 2020, 12 children in India's Jammu region died, allegedly after drinking a contaminated cough syrup.
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Minnesota jail in lockdown as 100 inmates refuse to return to cells
Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions.
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Ukraine's defence minister Oleksii Reznikov dismissed
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Oleksii Reznikov, saying "new approaches" were needed.
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Torrential rain in Spain causes major flooding
Atletico Madrid and Seville's football match was called off as a red alert was issued in the capital.
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Saturday, 2 September 2023
Your pictures on the theme of 'recycled'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky held in anti-corruption drive
Ihor Kolomoisky is accused of fraud and is the latest target of Ukraine's anti-corruption drive.
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Spectacular meteor streaks across night sky in Turkey
Green shafts of light from a meteor were caught on camera as it passed over the city of Erzurum.
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Torrential rain turns Burning Man festival into mud bath
People at the event in the US state of Nevada have been told to conserve their food and water.
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Friday, 1 September 2023
UK scientists tackle periods in polar research
How young polar researchers in the UK are tackling the taboo subject of menstruation.
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Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Singapore picks a president who could've been much more
Voters chose Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a ceremonial role but many felt it was a waste of potential.
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Russia labels editor and Nobel winner Dmitry Muratov 'foreign agent'
Dmitry Muratov's Novaya Gazeta daily lost its licence in Russia and now he is labelled a "foreign agent".
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Bodycam video shows Ohio police fatally shooting pregnant black woman
Ta'Kiya Young, 21, appears to advance the car towards an Ohio officer before a single shot is fired.
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Woman sets record for world's longest mullet
Tami Manis' hair is 172.72cm (5ft 8in) long. She says she has to braid it to keep it safe.
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Thursday, 31 August 2023
Africa's week in pictures: 25 - 31 August
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.
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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry
The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.
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Sarina Wiegman: England boss dedicates Uefa coach of the year award to Spain
England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.
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Clarence Thomas: US Supreme Court judge acknowledges paid-for trips
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been at the centre of a row over paid-for trips and gifts.
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Javad Rouhi: Iranian protester dies in jail after avoiding death sentence
Javad Rouhi's death sentence was overturned, but he died in jail while his case was being reviewed.
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Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Is India exporting food inflation to the world?
India is keeping domestic food prices in check with export bans - but what does this mean for the world?
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BBC gets first glimpse of devastation in Cedar Key
The BBC's Helena Humphrey is on the ground in Cedar Key, a town hit hard by Hurricane Idalia.
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Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says
Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars.
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Meloni's partner Andrea Giambruno criticised for Italy rape remarks
Italian TV host Andrea Giambruno denies claims of victim blaming after a series of rape attacks.
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Rubiales' mother taken to hospital after hunger strike
The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales is hospitalised after going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son, a local priest says.
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Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Russia’s kamikaze drones raining down on Ukraine's east
The BBC’s Quentin Sommervillle witnesses Russia's increasingly sophisticated drone attacks.
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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'
Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.
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Rare footage of St Elmo's Fire as hurricane approaches
Pilots evacuating from a Florida military base caught the electrical storm from the cockpit.
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Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov
An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport.
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Ukraine war: Hundreds bid farewell to fighter ace Juice
Hundreds attend a wake for Andrii Pilshchykov, one of Ukraine's most celebrated fighter pilots.
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Monday, 28 August 2023
Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet
The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport.
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India Club in London: Iconic restaurant to shut after 70 years
The India Club in London, which was set up in the 1950s, is set to close in September.
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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife
After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.
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Sunday, 27 August 2023
Evergrande: Shares in the crisis-hit Chinese developer plunge by 80%
The heavily-indebted firm's shares had been suspended from trading in Hong Kong since March last year.
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Zambia-Egypt plane seizure: The cash and fake gold that no-one is claiming
Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia.
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China’s summer of climate destruction
China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.
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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco
The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?
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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar
Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.
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France to ban female students from wearing abayas in state schools
The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.
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Saturday, 26 August 2023
The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires
Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks".
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Emmerson Mnangagwa: 'The Crocodile' wins second term as Zimbabwe president
Mnangagwa is only Zimbabwe's second president, after he outmanoeuvred long-time ruler Robert Mugabe in a 2017 coup.
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Huge blasts at Romania fuel station kill one and injure dozens
The injured include 26 firefighters sent to a stricken liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station near Bucharest.
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Jacksonville shooting: Several dead at Dollar General store in Florida
A man opened fire and barricaded himself in a store before being shot dead by police, reports say.
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Spain head coach Jorge Vilda criticises 'inappropriate' Luis Rubiales kiss
Spain's Women's World Cup-winning head coach Jorge Vilda has called the moment Luis Rubiales kissed squad member Jennifer Hermoso "inappropriate and unacceptable".
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Bob Barker, who hosted The Price Is Right for 35 years, dies aged 99
Barker was the face of The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in the US, for 35 years.
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Spain Hermoso: Fans and players protest over Rubiales kiss
Protesters rallied at the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demand the resignation of Luis Rubiales after he kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips.
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Friday, 25 August 2023
Dutch Grand Prix 2023: Zandvoort imposes car ban on travelling F1 fans
The event in Zandvoort aspires to be the most sustainable race on the F1 calendar.
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Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica
Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica.
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Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
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France to spend €200m destroying wine as demand falls
A cocktail of problems has hit the wine industry, including demand falling as more people drink craft beer.
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Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave
France says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly.
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Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'
Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities".
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Thursday, 24 August 2023
Rohingya: Gang violence stalks world's largest refugee camp
Six years after fleeing Myanmar, refugees are kept sleepless by nightly sounds of gunfire.
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São Paulo's micro-houses keeping homeless families off the streets
The city of São Paulo has come up with a new idea to try to solve its housing crisis.
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Africa's week in pictures: 18-24 August 2023
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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US government sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy
The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers.
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Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death
The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes".
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Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Nvidia: artificial intelligence chip giant sees sales more than double
The California-based company dominates the market for chips used in artificial intelligence systems.
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Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far
It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate.
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