Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser seeks evidence he could not sweat

Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre call on the royal to submit medical reports to a New York court.

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Jeffrey Epstein: Charges dropped against prison guards who falsified records

The pair admitted falsifying records to show they had monitored Epstein on the night of his death.

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Nationwide customers hit by payment glitch

Customers were left questioning why their wages had failed to appear in their account on Friday.

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Rogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado truck driver's sentence cut by 100 years

Rogel Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for a crash that killed four people.

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Breakaway Super League, Tokyo's 'Covid Games', cricket's racism crisis - a huge year for sports news

BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting.

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Colorado Wildfires: Thousands evacuated as buildings burn

Around 30,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep across the US state of Colorado.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict

Annie Farmer, who was groomed by Ghislaine Maxwell, said the verdict was a 'tremendous relief'

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Notable African deaths of 2021: From 'Ethiopia's Elvis' to mega pastors

A look back at some of the prominent figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Putin and Lukashenko team up for ice hockey match

The Russian and Belarusian leaders both made the scoreboard in a game following talks between the countries.

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Santander: Bank hands out £130m in Christmas blunder

The error meant around 75,000 people woke up on Christmas morning to a surprise payment from Santander.

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Tiger shot and dies at Naples Zoo in Florida after biting cleaner's arm

A cleaner had tried to pet or feed the animal in an unauthorised area, the sheriff's office said.

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Average house price hits record high of £255,000

Typical prices leap almost £24,000 since January, making the strongest year since 2006, Nationwide says.

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Adnams brewery boss says sector lost 50% of Christmas trade

Dark months are ahead for the hospitality industry, the chief executive of Adnams says.

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Citroën Egypt advert accused of normalising sexual harassment

The French carmaker features a pop star taking a photo of a woman apparently without her consent.

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Ukraine: Three die after memorial candle lit in hospital ward

The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital.

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China: Public shaming returns amid Covid fears

Four men accused of people trafficking were paraded through the streets, to mixed reactions online.

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Ugandan author of The Greedy Barbarian detained - lawyer

Prize-winning Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija called the president's son "obese" on Twitter.

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Hong Kong's Stand News independent website shuts down after raid

Stand News has stopped operating following the arrest of seven people with links to the outlet.

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Djokovic withdraws amid unclear vaccine status

World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from Serbia's ATP Cup team in Sydney amid uncertainty over his participation at the Australian Open.

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Covid: Welsh pubs and bars hit 'far worse' than in England

Pubs and bars fear tougher Covid rules in Wales will see New Year's Eve custom cross the border.

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Covid: Enjoy new year but be cautious, care minister says

People should take a rapid test before going out for new year's eve, Gillian Keegan says.

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Russian court orders oldest civil rights group Memorial to shut

The Supreme Court dissolves a civil rights group formed to remember victims of Communist repression.

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France shuts mosque in Beauvais for sermons 'defending jihad'

An imam in the northern town of Beauvais was accused of inciting hatred and violence in his preaching.

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South Africa court blocks Shell's oil exploration

Environmentalists hail the ruling as a victory in their efforts to protect marine life.

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Myanmar: Save the Children says army attack killed staff

Save the Children says two of its workers are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December.

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Egyptian pharaoh's mummy digitally unwrapped for first time

CT scans allowed archaeologists to study Amenhotep I's body and learn about his death and burial.

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Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to put penny in plug socket

Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again.

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Austria's Innsbruck airport denies 110 Britons entry over new Covid rules

Innsbruck airport in Austria refused to let in tourists caught out by updated restrictions.

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Leading American naturalist EO Wilson, dubbed 'Darwin's heir', dies at 92

The award-winning naturalist and conservationist earned the Darwin nickname for his life's work.

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Mauritius oil spill: MV Wakashio ship captain sentenced

The magistrate says she hopes the 20-month sentence for the oil spill will "serve as a lesson".

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Shoppers shun Christmas sales as footfall drops amid Covid fears

New data reveals a 37.2% decline in footfall compared with 2019, with central London badly affected.

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Andrzej Duda: Polish president vetoes controversial media law

Opponents say the law banning foreign ownership in the media aimed to silence government critics.

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Covid-19: Extra vaccine mandates come into force in New York City

The measures include vaccine mandates for private-sector workers and children entering venues.

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Somalia PM Roble defiant after President Farmajo suspends him

The PM's allies say the president's move over land theft allegations amounts to an "indirect coup".

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Amber Heard names new dog after Australian minister embroiled in feud

The US actress names her new dog after the Australian minister who said her dogs should go home in 2015.

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Desmond Tutu - the staunch and steadfast healer of a nation

How Desmond Tutu went from public enemy No1 to the pastor of a nation.

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Why I'm proud to be black and Jewish

Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity.

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Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger

Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime.

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Scott Marsh: Viral and controversial art of 'Australia's Banksy'

He uses quintessential Australian larrikinism to skewer politicians, climate sceptics and others.

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How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot

The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot.

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India's unwinnable battle against spitting

The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public.

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My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war

US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war.

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How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot

The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot.

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Demi Skipper plans to keep trading after hairpin-to-house swap

TikToker Demi Skipper made headlines this month when she successfully traded items until she got a house.

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Covid: Travel misery for tens of thousands as flights are cancelled

Chinese and US airlines are hardest hit amid a surge in Covid cases in many countries.

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Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero

The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90.

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Desmond Tutu death: South Africans remember anti-apartheid leader

The archbishop, who was a driving force in the anti-apartheid movement, has died aged 90.

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In pictures: The life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The first black archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, was a much-loved figure around the world.

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Sudan coup: Security forces accused of violence against protesters

Some 178 anti-coup demonstrators are reportedly injured in clashes near the presidential palace.

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Spain's La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months

The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September.

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Trump Scottish golf resorts claimed over £3m in furlough

Accounts reveal the former US president's two golf courses in Scotland made financial losses last year.

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Pope's Christmas Day message

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, to the city and the world.

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James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic mission

The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on its mission to show the first stars to light up the Universe.

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Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies

In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence.

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Sudan coup: Military cuts internet services ahead of planned protests

Web services are restricted in the capital ahead of demonstrations against the military coup.

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Covid: Christmas flights cancelled and new curbs amid Omicron spread

Millions face travel disruption and more restrictions as Omicron upends Christmas plans worldwide.

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Russia fines Google over illegal content breach

The verdict marks the first time Russia has fined a technology giant based on their annual turnover.

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James Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview

Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school.

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Pregnant woman among 15 charged for Uganda attacks

Police say the suspects are linked to four attacks by a branch of the Islamic State group.

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Tesla disables gaming while driving feature

It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving.

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Russian priest who adopted 70 children jailed for abuse

Nikolai Stremsky, reputed to have had Russia's biggest family, is convicted of raping children.

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CrossCountry: Strike action affects Christmas Eve train journeys

Train operator CrossCountry says it has cancelled many services on Friday.

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Chris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault

US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002.

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Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè: Monarch of once-powerful West African kingdom dies

Kêfa Sagbadjou Glèlè, thought to have been in his nineties, had ruled over Abomey for two years.

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Capitol riot: Proud Boy pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate with authorities

Matthew Greene is believed to be the first far-right group member to plead guilty and co-operate.

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Joan Didion: US literary icon dies at 87

She was known for chronicling US culture and was a screenwriter for the 1976 film A Star is Born.

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TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination

Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix.

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James Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong

The actor speaks about his past "consensual" relationships with students from his acting school.

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Sudan women protest against 'rape by security forces'

Women and girls were allegedly sexually abused by security forces during a demonstration on Sunday.

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President Putin: West must give us guarantees over Ukraine

In his annual press conference, President Putin demands Nato abandon military activity in Eastern Europe.

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Netlicks? 'The TV screen you can taste’

A Japanese professor invents a prototype TV that sprays flavours onto a lickable "hygienic film".

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Christmas travel in full swing despite disruption

Almost half of Britons are to travel to visit loved ones, but caution about Omicron is widespread.

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Belgium agrees to close controversial ageing nuclear reactors

The plants have for years sparked safety fears from neighbours including Germany.

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Intel apologises to China over supplier advice

The US technology firm says sorry after it urged firms not to source products from Xinjiang.

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Xi'an: Chinese city under lockdown as Covid cases rise

More than 13 million people in the city of Xi'an have been told to stay at home amid a Covid outbreak.

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Sri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea

The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt.

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Yemen war: Funding crisis forces UN to cut food assistance

Eight million people going hungry in the war-torn country will get barely half of the daily ration.

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CrossCountry: Strike action set to disrupt Christmas Eve trains

A union says members voted to strike as they felt the role of guards was being undermined.

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Koalas: Mass deaths in Victoria bring animal cruelty charges

Dozens of koalas were found dead at a partially cleared timber plantation last year in Victoria.

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Sri Lanka plans to pay off Iran oil debt with tea

The country says it hopes to send Iran $5m worth of tea each month to clear its debt.

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Isolation rule change will mean fewer rail cancellations, says industry

Shorter Covid self-isolation in England should mean fewer cancelled trains, says the Rail Delivery Group.

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Kosovo agrees to rent prison cells to Denmark to ease overcrowding

Denmark is due to pay €210m (£179m) over the next 10 years to rent 300 cells in the jail at Gjilan.

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Boeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns

The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry.

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Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled

The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency.

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Turkish lira in comeback after new plan unveiled

The lira sees strong gains for the second day running in response to moves to strengthen the currency.

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Covid Omicron: Biden buys 500m test kits to tackle surge

The US will also deploy more military medics amid fears the holiday season will boost a Covid spike.

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Ghanaian MPs brawl in parliament over e-money tax

Lawmakers trade blows during a chaotic session over a proposed levy on electronic transactions.

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UK Supreme Court denies Maduro claim to Venezuelan gold

The ruling means only opposition leader Juan Guaidó can access Venezuelan gold reserves in the UK.

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Fake Covid passes advertised for sale online

The BBC has found Facebook posts claiming to sell Covid vaccine passes for people who haven't been jabbed.

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Quidditch leagues set to pick new name after JK Rowling trans row

US Quidditch and Major League Quidditch want to "distance themselves" from JK Rowling's views.

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Davos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron

The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid.

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Davos business leaders' event postponed over Omicron

The World Economic Forum has been rescheduled for "early summer" due to the spread of Covid.

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Hobnobs maker warns biscuit prices set to soar

McVities, which also makes Jaffa Cakes and Penguins, is facing higher ingredient and labour costs.

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Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in government hands

Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.

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Covid: Pubs and restaurants warn time running out to help

The hospitality sector says urgent action is needed as it struggles with the impact of Omicron.

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Evergrande: China's efforts to contain its Lehman moment

China is handling the crisis very differently to the way the US dealt with the Lehman collapse.

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Will Omicron stall the airline sector recovery in 2022?

The rise of a new variant risks delaying a long hoped for bounce back for global aviation.

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Sudan coup: Thousands protest on uprising anniversary

Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October.

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Highlights from the career of architect Richard Rogers

Lord Rogers, who has died aged 88, designed the Millennium Dome and the Pompidou Centre.

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Covid: Business alarmed at prospect of further restrictions

The health secretary refused to rule out further restrictions for England, as Omicron continues to spread.

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West Bank ambush suspects captured, Israel says

The army says it has caught Palestinians suspected of a deadly attack in the occupied West Bank.

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Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester

New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker secures a brilliant points win over Britain's Derek Chisora in a thrilling fight at the AO Arena in Manchester.

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Hong Kong: Legco voting underway after electoral overhaul

Only candidates deemed to be "patriots" by Beijing can stand in the legislative council election.

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Sports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award

American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award.

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Dutch to enter tight lockdown over Omicron wave

Netherlands to enter into tight lockdown from Sunday to control spread of Omicron variant

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Explosion at Pakistan bank kills at least 14

Officials say the blast in the southern city of Karachi may have been caused by a gas leak.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far

Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Ashes: England collapse again as Australia take total control of second Test

England's Ashes hopes are in a sorry mess after another dismal batting collapse on day three of the second Test against Australia.

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Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US

The conflict has deeply divided the Ethiopian community in Washington DC - the largest in the US.

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Super Typhoon Rai: Walking through the storm's trail of destruction

Watch this video that shows the extent of the devastation in Cebu City in the Philippines.

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Officer who shot Daunte Wright: 'I'm sorry it happened'

Former Minnesota police officer Kimberly Potter sobs in court as she apologises for shooting Daunte Wright.

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Christmas food orders in doubt as Farmdrop closes

The online firm, which delivers farm produce, told customers it could 'no longer serve' them.

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HSBC fined £64m for anti-money laundering failings

The UK financial regulator says the fine was for "unacceptable" risks at the banking giant.

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Andry Rajoelina: French nationals sentenced for Madagascar coup plot

The two men are accused of planning to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina.

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France travel ban: Ports and Eurostar busy ahead of Covid restrictions

Long queues are reported at Dover and many trains are booked out before the 23:00 GMT deadline.

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Clothes sales back to pre-Covid levels in November

Total UK retail sales rose by 1.4%, helped by Black Friday and early Christmas shopping.

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Sweden's Gavle Christmas goat torched... again

A giant straw goat that is an annual highlight in the city of Gavle is burned down by an arsonist.

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Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.25%

Policymakers increase rates from their historic low despite fears that Omicron could slow the economy.

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Interest rates: What are they and why do they matter?

The Bank Rate is one of the main tools used to keep the economy growing steadily.

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Turkey cuts interest rates despite spiralling inflation

The move by the central bank comes despite big price rises and a slump in the country's currency.

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Super typhoon Rai: Thousands flee as storm lashes southern Philippines

People take shelter amid warnings the storm will cause widespread flooding and destruction.

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M&S v Aldi round 2: First it was cake, now it's gin

The retailers are locked in a legal spat for the second time this year - this time over bottles of gin.

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Dutch royals regret holding party amid surge in Covid cases

The party was held to celebrate the 18th birthday of the country's heir apparent, Princess Amalia.

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Santa Claus delivers presents to children in Peru... via a fire ladder

This Santa Claus in Lima, Peru, uses a special way to deliver presents to children with Covid.

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Bruce Springsteen sells his entire music catalogue for $500m

The star follows in the footsteps of Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks and Blondie by cashing in on his songs.

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bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69

Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends".

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Motoring groups criticise cut in electric car subsidies

The government has further reduced the amount of subsidy for buying electric cars, this time from £2,500 to £1,500.

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Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing users' data

The dating app sold a host of data without seeking consent from users, the Norwegian regulator found.

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Confusion as people flee quarantine hotels

The government had told quarantine guests to stay put after removing all 11 countries from the travel red list.

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Brexit: Temporary exemption for goods exported from Ireland to GB

The government says it is an "act of goodwill" to help maintain space for negotiations on the NI Protocol.

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TripAdvisor: Blackpool restaurateur turns detective to unmask 'troll'

Steve Hoddy wants the £6,000 compensation he won to make people "think twice" before posting lies.

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Riccardo Ehrman: Journalist who prompted Berlin Wall to fall dies

Riccardo Ehrman asked the historic question that led to East Germans tearing down the wall in 1989.

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German court jails hitman for Berlin murder on Russia's orders

A court finds Vadim Krasikov guilty of an ex-Chechen rebel's murder, which it says Russia ordered.

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Tesla Model 3: Paris' largest taxi firm suspends cars after fatal crash

One person died and 20 were hurt after a cabbie lost control of their Tesla Model 3 last weekend.

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Currys warns of Omicron hit to Christmas trading

The retailer says it could face "further headwinds" from restrictions to curb the new Covid variant.

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German raids on Covid extremists over Saxony leader death plot

Far-right anti-vaccination activists are suspected of plotting to kill Saxony leader Michael Kretschmer.

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One chain has cancellations for 3,200 people, as Covid curbs hit pub and restaurant Christmas bookings.

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Stagecoach and National Express agree to merge

The move comes after talks between the bus and coach rivals were first revealed in September.

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MiamiCoin and NYCCoin are experiments designed to put these cities on the cryptocurrency map.

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People staying in government-approved hotels have complained of inedible food and feeling unsafe.

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Donald Trump Jr urged his father's aides to get the ex-president to stop the mob, text messages show.

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The parents of Oaklynn Charleigh Koon say their hearts are "shattered" over their daughter's death.

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Dozens killed in Haiti fuel tanker blast

The victims had been gathering leaking fuel from a vehicle involved in an accident, reports say.

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UK expected to remove all 11 countries from red list

The UK is expected to take all 11 African countries off England's red list, easing travel restrictions

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Hungary migrant deaths: Car crashes avoiding police

Hungarian police said the driver was arrested after his vehicle rammed into a flower shop.

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Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests

Sergei Tikhanovsky, a former presidential candidate, is convicted after a trial condemned as a sham.

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BT: Billionaire Patrick Drahi raises stake to 18%

The UK government says it is monitoring the situation despite the businessman saying he has no plan to bid.

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NatWest fined £265m over money-laundering failures

The state-backed bank had pleaded guilty to failing to prevent money-laundering of nearly £400m.

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Turkish lira slumps further to new record low

The currency is now worth about half its value at the beginning of the year.

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Inger Stoejberg: Jail for Danish ex-minister for asylum separations

Inger Stoejberg faces 60 days in prison for separating young asylum-seeking couples in 2016.

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Israeli Prime Minister Bennett in first trip to UAE as Iran threat looms

Naftali Bennett meets Abu Dhabi's crown prince at a time of rising tensions in the region.

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Police and migrants clash outside Mexico City

The migrant caravan has been slowly winding its way through Mexico to the United States border.

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Some employers are not happy about new work from home guidance which came into force on Monday.

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Tony's Chocolonely apologises for leaving an advent calendar window empty to highlight inequality.

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Jimmy Lai and seven other activists received sentences ranging from four to 14 months.

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Italy: Seven dead as rescuers find bodies in Sicily blast

Rescuers are still searching for two missing people in the rubble of four collapsed buildings.

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Russia explosion: Teen detonates device at Orthodox convent school

At least 12 are reported injured after the blast at an Orthodox school near a nunnery outside Moscow.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid

Cyril Ramaphosa started feeling unwell on Sunday and has delegated all responsibilities to his deputy.

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Kentucky tornadoes: Rebuilding lives from 'hell on Earth'

Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town.

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Bad Wolf makes His Dark Materials and will co-produce Doctor Who from 2023.

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Kentucky tornadoes: Death toll likely to pass 100, governor says

Rescue workers have continued to scour the rubble but hopes of finding survivors are waning.

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France resists US challenge to its values

The government is fighting back at what it sees as imported cultural ideas from the UK and US.

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Royal Mail staff absences double levels of 2018

A source with close knowledge of the firm said there were widespread problems due to sickness and demand.

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Ethiopia war: World heritage site Lalibela back in rebel hands

Tigray forces had left Lalibela 11 days ago as federal forces and their allies had been advancing.

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Known as the king of ranchera music, Fernández was immensely popular in Mexico and the US.

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Reckya Madougou becomes the second opposition figure to be convicted in Benin in less than a week.

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Russia Ukraine: Massive consequences if Moscow invades, G7 says

Moscow is amassing troops on Ukraine's border, but President Putin insists they pose no threat.

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The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire.

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Albert Benaiges: Ex-Barcelona academy chief faces sex abuse claims

The allegations against Albert Benaiges date back to his time as a teacher in the 1980s and 90s.

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Kentucky weather man films tornado 'ground zero'

Weather man Noah Bergren shows the BBC the "utter devastation" of the tornadoes in the town of Mayfield.

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'Deadliest tornado system to ever run through Kentucky'

The governor of the US state of Kentucky says Friday's tornadoes were the worst the state has seen.

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Drone footage shows Amazon warehouse collapse

Tornadoes have ripped through several states killing more than 50 people, authorities say.

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US Olympic boycott: Uyghurs and Hong Kongers react

Protesters at the US Capitol welcomed the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing games, but say more is needed.

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Tornadoes causing chaos across several US states

One person was killed in a nursing home and storms also caused a roof to collapse at an Amazon warehouse.

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LV= members reject Bain Capital takeover deal

Members have rejected the £530m deal and so the insurance firm remains as a mutual.

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US price rises hit highest level for 40 years

Prices rose 6.8% in the year to November with the cost of fuel, used cars and food rising fastest.

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The former president rails against his once-close ally, and says he saved Israel from destruction.

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Singapore: Man feared for life during otter attack

Graham George Spencer was left with more than 20 wounds after he was bitten by the animals.

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Bipin Rawat: India holds funerals for top general and his wife after crash

Gen Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash, was cremated with full military honours.

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Ghana's Covid restrictions: All adult arrivals must be vaccinated

Unvaccinated Ghanaians have two weeks to return home - and will be given a jab at the airport.

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Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff gives secret gig after Satanic slur

Two of Anna von Hausswolff's French gigs were cancelled under pressure from fundamentalist Catholics.

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Wind-powered net zero McDonald's opens in Market Drayton

The restaurant powered by wind turbines and solar panels will act as a blueprint for future stores.

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Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules

Judges are reassured by US promises to reduce the risk of the Wikileaks founder taking his own life.

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Taylor Swift to face trial in Shake It Off copyright case

The phrase "haters gonna hate" is at the centre of the case, which had previously been dismissed.

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Heathrow boss urges travel rules rethink ahead of Christmas

John Holland-Kaye said families should be able to reunite for the festive period.

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Supporters have spent at least £260m on controversial fan tokens from major clubs, data suggests.

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Madagascar food crisis: How a woman helped save her village from starvation

Loharano has avoided the fate of many in southern Madagascar through the use of new farming methods.

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Omicron: WHO concerned rich countries could hoard vaccines

There are concerns that booster rollouts in wealthy nations could threaten supply to poorer countries.

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In pictures: Israel hands seized relics to Egypt

The haul includes figurines of ancient queens, hieroglyphic inscriptions and burial offerings.

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Woman fined €1,200 for causing Tour de France pile-up

The woman's cardboard sign brought down dozens of cyclists during a stage of the elite race in June.

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Covid: Manchester Airport Group calls for review of travel rules

The owner of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports is calling for urgent action.

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Farm laws: India farmers end protest after government accepts demands

The announcement was made after hectic negotiations between farmer groups and the government.

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Sauti Sol singer Chimano hailed in Kenya for coming out as gay

Kenyan gay rights activists welcome Sauti Sol star Chimano's decision to "no longer live a lie".

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Human remains found in car linked to 45-year-old cold case

Tests are under way to confirm that the remains belong to missing student Kyle Wade Clinkscales.

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China warns nations will 'pay price' for Olympic boycott

The US, UK, Australia and Canada won't be sending government representatives to the Winter Olympics.

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Parcel firms told to improve how they handle complaints

When things go wrong customers often have problems resolving complaints, the regulator says.

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Africa needs China and the US to work together

The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both.

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The image of the couple at Balmoral was shown to a US court on Wednesday.

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Covid: Pfizer says booster shot promising against Omicron

The company says a third dose of its vaccine could improve protection against the new variant.

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Daunte Wright: Manslaughter trial of ex-police officer begins

The former officer said she meant to use a Taser when she shot dead black motorist Daunte Wright.

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Boss says sorry for 'blundered' mass Zoom firing

Vishal Garg says he "is deeply sorry" for sacking 900 staff in an online meeting.

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Sanna Marin: Finland's PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact

Sanna Marin went on a night out on Saturday, hours after her foreign minister had tested positive.

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Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturers in court

They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women.

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Call centre staff being stalked and abused, says bank boss

First Direct is one of 50 firms warning of a rise in abuse by customer in the run-up to Christmas.

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Germany's Olaf Scholz takes over from Merkel as chancellor

Olaf Scholz is sworn in as chancellor, leading a three-party coalition after 16 years of Merkel rule.

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Evergrande: China property developer debt default fears grow

Evergrande has not yet made payments to bond holders that were due on Monday, the BBC understands.

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Bipin Rawat: India topmost military official's helicopter crashes

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat was in the helicopter which crashed in southern India.

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Covid travel: Omicron hitting holiday bookings, says Tui

Winter bookings especially are slowing down as Omicron variant spreads, holiday giant says.

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Myanmar: Soldiers accused of shooting, burning 13 villagers

Myanmar villagers say soldiers carried out the killings in response to an attack on a military convoy.

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Japanese billionaire blasts off to International Space Station

Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth.

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Covishield: India vaccine maker halves production

The Serum Institute is sitting on a stockpile of 500 million doses of Covishield, its CEO said.

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Japanese billionaire blasts off to International Space Station

Yusaku Maezawa will spend 12 days at the International Space Station before returning to Earth.

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Super-rich increase their share of world's income

A major report on wealth and inequality says 2020 saw the steepest rise in billionaires' wealth on record.

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Michael Steinhardt: US billionaire hands over antiquities worth $70m

Michael Steinhardt is banned for life from buying such treasures following an investigation.

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Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega

Vice-President Prosper Bazombanza says at least 69 more people are being treated for injuries.

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Grammy Awards: Drake withdraws nominations

The decision has reportedly been made at the request of Drake and his management.

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Syria blames Israel for rare air strike on main port of Latakia

An Iranian weapons shipment was reportedly the target of the attack on Latakia's container yard.

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Indonesia volcano: BBC reporter surrounded by houses buried in ash

Watch Valdya Baraputri in Indonesia describe the path of destruction from Mount Semeru's eruption.

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House price growth at 15-year high, says Halifax

However, the pace is unlikely to be maintained as household budgets are squeezed, the lender says.

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Indonesia volcano: Toll rises after Mount Semeru buries villages

Mount Semeru has continued to be active since the major eruption on the island of Java on Sunday.

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Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife

Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life.

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Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - whistleblower

Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says.

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2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China over human rights concerns.

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Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'

An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Tesco: Pre-Christmas strikes planned by 6,500 depot staff

Trade union Usdaw said 5,000 members at nine warehouses across the country will take industrial action.

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Indonesia volcano: 'The volcano destroyed our houses - we need help'

Watch this video to see how two survivors' lives have been impacted by Mt Semeru's eruption in Indonesia.

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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.

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Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves

The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.

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US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.

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US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom

"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.

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Spar cyber attack hits more than 300 convenience stores

The attack targeted a company in Lancashire which operates Spar's tills and IT systems.

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Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?

The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?

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Uber prices could rise 20% after UK ruling

In a move that will affect the whole taxi industry, a judge has ruled Uber must make contracts with its customers.

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Haiti kidnappers release three more missionaries after abduction

Three people among a group of 17 North American missionaries abducted in October are freed.

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Warnings Covid travel test prices are misleading

The government's website to find travel tests "is not serving its purpose", an industry trade group says.

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New York's workers must all have vaccine by 27 December

The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December.

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New York's workers must all have vaccine by 27 December

The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December.

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Brexit: Ireland to receive €920m for Brexit impact

The country is the first to receive money from the European Commission's Brexit Adjustment Reserve.

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Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death

The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”.

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Covid: Sainsbury's asks staff to delay Christmas parties

The supermarket will reimburse workers for postponed parties amid emergence of the Omicron variant.

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Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy

Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers.

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Covid-19: Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated

A so-called Super Green Pass will be needed to access theatres, cinemas and restaurants.

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Evergrande shares slump on renewed default fears

Shares in the Chinese property giant sink 20% as worries about company's future return.

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Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria

Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".

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Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors

The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden.

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Eric Zemmour: Far-right French presidential candidate grabbed at rally

A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally.

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Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?

The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal.

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Tennis governing body to keep playing in China

The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people".

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Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics

Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond.

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The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas

A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents.

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The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.

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Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo

The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting.

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Large gender pay gaps persist over the last 25 years

Once increases in women’s education are accounted for, the gender pay gap change is only 3% since 1995.

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HGV driver shortage: Signs pressures are easing, trade group says

Fewer drivers are leaving the profession, Logistics UK says, but more action is needed to attract recruits.

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Tesco: Distribution centre workers plan pre-Christmas strikes

Up to 1,200 workers across four sites will stage walkouts over pay, according to the Unite union.

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The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel

The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region.

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James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'

The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble.

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How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind

Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger.

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Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner

The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote.

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Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'

Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.

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Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash

Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday.

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Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year.

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Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98

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Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon

Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers.

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French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find

The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966.

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Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms.

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Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe

Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation".

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Trump social media firm raises $1bn from investors

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year.

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India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder

Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east.

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Covid travel test changes a 'hammer blow' to industry

The return of pre-departure tests for travellers to the UK will come into force on 04:00 GMT Tuesday.

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Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces

US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces.

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Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother

The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother defend sexual harassment claims.

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Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash.

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Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat

Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings.

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Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against

Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs?

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South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.

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Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears

The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion.

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UK tightens travel rules amid Omicron spread

Travellers heading to UK will now have to have Covid test before their departure in effort to limit spread of virus, government says

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Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river

At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river.

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Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter

Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday.

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Belgian zoo hippos test positive for Covid

Officials at Antwerp zoo do not now how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus.

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Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's shadow looms over poll

Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll.

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Eitan Biran: Cable car survivor returned to Italy after custody battle

Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle.

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Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission

The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission.

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ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season

Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week.

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Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud

Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m (50,000ft) from Mt Semeru in Java.

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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week

The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Rare turtle washes up 4,000 miles from home

Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico.

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Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms.

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Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again

Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time?

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Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights

As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights?

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Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide

How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court.

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MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?

A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

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Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address.

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Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort

The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters.

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December rate rise hangs in balance amid Omicron

A Bank of England policymaker says he wants more data on new virus variant before rates decision.

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Covid: Don't panic about Omicron variant, WHO says

The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant.

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Michigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter

Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun.

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Italian man tries to dodge Covid jab using fake arm

The man is so keen to get a vaccine pass he turns up with a plastic arm, but doctors aren't fooled.

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US jobs growth falls far short of expectations

Employers took on 210,000 new workers in November, less than half the number that had been expected.

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South Africa battles Omicron fear and jab jitters

The new variant threatens to overshadow the holiday season as campaigners fight vaccine fears.

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Cambo: Jobs warning as Shell pulls out of oil field development

Climate change campaigners welcome the move but business leaders voice fears for the future of thousands of jobs.

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Austria ruling party picks Nehammer for chancellor

Karl Nehammer is chosen as party leader and next chancellor in a bid to end days of turmoil.

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Omicron coronavirus variant: Your questions answered

How long do symptoms last for, is it more harmful to children? Experts answer your questions.

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Selfridges set for £4bn sale to Thai retail giant

The billionaire Weston family are close to selling the famous luxury stores chain to Central Group.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Employee told 'not to look Jeffrey Epstein in the eye'

A former housekeeper said Ghislaine Maxwell acted as "lady of the house" at Jeffrey Epstein's US home.

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Lamine Diack: Disgraced athletics boss dies in Senegal

The disgraced former head of world athletics governing body Lamine Diack dies in Senegal aged 88.

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Shell pulls out of Cambo oil field development

The oil giant said the economic case for investment in the controversial project was "not strong enough".

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Thailand: Newspaper rebuked over 'hunts Africans' headline

The country's Covid-19 taskforce admonished the paper by saying it was a "poor choice of words."

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Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan

Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year

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Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines

It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights.

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Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines

It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights.

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How do you say 'Omicron'?

Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate.

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US and Mexico to restart Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy

More than 60,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to Mexico under the controversial programme.

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Covid: Germany puts major restrictions on unvaccinated

Chancellor Angela Merkel describes the far-reaching measures as an act of "national solidarity".

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Ikea customers and staff sleep in store after snowstorm

The group was left stranded after up to 30cm (12in) of snow fell in the Danish city of Aalborg.

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Ride hailing app Grab makes $40bn market debut

Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation.

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Countries reach landmark deal to cut trade costs

Members of the World Trade Organization agree to cut red tape to boost trade in services.

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Israel PM: Nuclear talks must end over Iran ‘blackmail’ tactics

Naftali Bennett's call comes as Iran and world powers try to save their nuclear deal from collapse.

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Banks fined over collusion in currency trading

Barclays, RBS and HSBC are among firms penalised by the European Commission after an investigation.

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UK plays down Brexit link in US steel tariff row

Reports linking US steel tariffs with concerns over Northern Ireland a 'false narrative' says UK.

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Margaux Pinot: Shock over release of judoka’s partner in assault case

Margaux Pinot accuses her partner of domestic abuse, but a court acquits him, citing lack of proof.

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Covid: Omicron fears cause wave of hotel cancellations

Best Western is one hotel group that has seen many customers scrapping Christmas bookings.

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Russia Ukraine: Lavrov warns of return to military confrontation nightmare

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov floats the idea of a new European security pact to prevent Nato expansion.

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Merkel picks German punk singer Hagen for last serenade

Nina Hagen's song will be played during a military ceremony in the outgoing chancellor's honour.

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Covid: Anglo American to introduce mandatory vaccinations

Anglo American, which employs 95,000 worldwide, is consulting on compulsory Covid jabs for all workers.

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Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai says the Taliban are his brothers

In a BBC interview, Hamid Karzai also calls on the international community to help rebuild Afghanistan.

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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla: My wife's vaccine death is fake news

In an exclusive interview, Albert Bourla hits out at the "rubbish" that has been published about him.

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Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Defence lawyers seek to discredit key accuser

Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial.

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Curious leopard enters classroom in India

The five-year-old leopard attacked a student before it was captured in the northern city of Aligarh.

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Home Alone house available to book on Airbnb

The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only.

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Pfizer boss: Annual Covid jabs for years to come

In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives.

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Match settles legal fight with Tinder founders for $441m

Dating app Tinder's founders claimed in court that Match had undervalued the firm by $10bn in 2017.

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Covid Omicron: Time to consider mandatory jabs, EU chief says

EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron variant, says Ursula von der Leyen.

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Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient

The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later.

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New travel rules mean 'I can't afford to fly home'

UK residents in South Africa, which has been added to the travel red list, say new requirements are too costly.

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US Supreme Court hears landmark abortion case

The court's eventual ruling may cut off abortion access for tens of millions of American women.

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Arizona officer fired after fatally shooting man in wheelchair

Tucson police officer Ryan Remington fired nine shots at the 61-year old suspected shoplifter.

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Rust: US Police to search arms supplier over fatal film shooting

A fourth search warrant is issued to find out how the ammo that killed Halyna Hutchins got on set.

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Coronavirus: Heathrow Airport opens dedicated red list country terminal

The measure will keep passengers arriving from red list destinations away from other travellers.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Government says key towns retaken

The Tigray rebels had been advancing on the capital, prompting many foreign citizens to leave.

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HIV: The misinformation still circulating in 2021

Huge progress has been made in treatment, prevention and understanding of HIV - but falsehoods still hurt people living with it.

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WHO: ‘Omicron is a variant of concern, not panic’

The world needs to be alert but not overreact, the World Health Organization’s spokesperson says.

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Munich WW2 bomb blows up near station, wounding three

The "aerial bomb" blows up on a railway construction site close to the main station.

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Why US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling

If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions.

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Nigeria boat capsize: At least 29 die in Kano state

The boat was carrying more than 50 people, most of whom were heading to an Islamic religious event

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Tel Aviv named as world's most expensive city to live in

Soaring inflation and supply-chain problems have pushed up prices in the 173 cities surveyed.

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Tel Aviv named as world's most expensive city to live in

Soaring inflation and supply-chain problems have pushed up prices in the 173 cities surveyed.

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Why Gambians won't stop voting with marbles

The Gambia has witnessed a flourishing of democracy but its curious election system remains unchanged.

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Zog Energy becomes latest firm to collapse in gas price crisis

Zog Energy, which has about 11,700 domestic energy customers, ceased trading on Wednesday.

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Clarks shelves pay cut plans to end warehouse strike

Shoe retailer ends eight-week dispute after talks at mediation service Acas

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Mississippi: How a legal challenge could upend abortion rights

The Supreme Court is being asked to overturn the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion in the US.

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Nationwide: UK house prices return to double-digit growth

Annual house price growth hit 10% last month, according to the Nationwide Building Society.

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Michigan school shooting: Worst kind of tragedy, says sheriff

Watch the Oakland County sheriff give details of the shooting, where three pupils were killed.

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Air quality: Delhi records worst November air in years

Residents of the Indian capital didn't breathe "good" air even for one day in November, official data says.

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Some supermarkets will not enforce mask wearing

Most supermarkets are taking a light touch when it comes to new face mask rules.

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Omicron raises uncertainty around inflation, says Powell

The term "transitory" should be "retired" as a way of describing high inflation, Jerome Powell tells Congress.

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Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights

The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court.

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Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife

Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife.

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

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

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Adele announces Las Vegas residency

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

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Labour shortage: Is Santa Claus coming to town this year?

With fewer Santas donning their suits and more demand for holiday cheer, Santa will be in short supply.

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Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward

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

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Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

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

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Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?

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

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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

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

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Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast

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

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TSB to close another 70 branches by July

The bank had 475 branches just over a year ago, but a fresh round of closures will leave it with 220.

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

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

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

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

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Global markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning

Stock markets slide after Moderna boss casts doubt on vaccine effectiveness against new variant.

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Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial

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

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France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'

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

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

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

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Zara founder’s daughter becomes retail group's chairwoman

Marta Ortega will replace Pablo Isla as chairwoman of Zara’s parent firm Inditex.

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EasyJet says Omicron has weakened bookings

But the airline's boss says it is early days and that summer bookings are close to pre-pandemic levels.

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Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown

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

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Barbados: Rihanna made national hero as island becomes republic

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

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Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release

Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir.

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China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern".

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Facial recognition firm faces possible £17m privacy fine

Clearview AI allegedly breached privacy rules and must now delete relevant photos from its records.

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Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.

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The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong

The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears

No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable".

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Asda charters cargo ship to prevent Christmas shortages

Supermarket says the move ensures it will not run out of decorations, gifts and toys.

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

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

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Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day

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

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China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison

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

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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company.

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

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

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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company.

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Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'

Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind.

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Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial

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

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Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat

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

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

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

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Nissan boss warns no end in sight to global chip shortage

The Omicron variant could exacerbate the shortage of chips used in cars, Makoto Uchida tells the BBC.

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Covid: Omicron variant causes passengers to scramble for flights

One traveller told the BBC he had found an alternative flight home, but quarantine hotels were full.

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Omicron: What Covid refund rights are there for holidays abroad?

What rights do you have if your holidays plans or rules change, as a new Covid variant affects travel?

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Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead

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

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Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents

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

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Upcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits

Nasa has asked the private sector to design new spacesuits that can be used on the Moon.

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Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

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

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Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

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

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

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

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Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

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

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Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

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

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More than 17 million have used buy now, pay later services

Interest in buy now pay later options is surging, with growth fastest among users in their 40s and 50s.

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More work needed to create green jobs, report says

Efforts to create "green jobs" need to intensify if the government is to meet its target, a report says.

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Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

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

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

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

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

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

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Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday.

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

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

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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

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

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

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

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Covid: Shoppers asked to respect new mandatory mask rules

The British Retail Consortium says people should show consideration to store workers and other shoppers.

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

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

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Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box

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

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Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant

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

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

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

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Covid: BA suspends Hong Kong flights amid crew quarantine

The airline has temporarily stopped flights after more of its staff were forced to isolate.

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Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel

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

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

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

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

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

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Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections

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

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

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

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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

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

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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

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

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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

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

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

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

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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

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

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Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

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

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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

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

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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

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

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ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

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

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Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

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

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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

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

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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

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

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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

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

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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

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

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Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

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

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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

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

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

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

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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

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

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Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

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

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Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

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

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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

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

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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

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

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737 Max: Boeing refutes new safety concerns

Critics claim publicly available data shows worrying failures on the 737 Max since its return to service.

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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

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

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Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO

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

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

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

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Browns of Chester: How a city is coping without Debenhams

Browns of Chester served the city for 241 years before it closed when the chain collapsed in May.

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New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

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

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UK car output suffers worst October for 65 years

Chip shortages lead to production dropping to the lowest level recorded for October since 1956.

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

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

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Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant

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

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Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West

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

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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

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

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Covid: Airlines' share prices plunge on new variant

BA-owner IAG and EasyJet see their shares fall ahead of a suspension of flights from six countries.

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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

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

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France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter

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

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Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs

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

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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

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

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Watchdog questions effectiveness of Kickstart job placement scheme

It is unclear whether the placement scheme for 16-24 year olds is working, says National Audit Office.

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

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

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Black Friday: 'Harder to give big, headline discounts'

Steve Finch of toy retailer bopster, explains the pressures his firm is under for Black Friday this year.

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

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

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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

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

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UK PM calls on France to take back migrants

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

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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

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

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

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

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Covid: Africa travel restrictions over variant fear

Several southern African countries have been added to the red list, Health Secretary Sajid Javid says.

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

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

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Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

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

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Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident

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

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UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

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

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Orbit Energy becomes the latest UK firm to go bust

The UK energy market has seen 23 companies collapse since September after wholesale gas prices rose.

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Passports: Delivery firm apologises for delays

FedEx apologises as hundreds say they have faced long waits to receive their travel documents.

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London Stratford emerges as UK's busiest station

It was the most used during a year of lockdowns that saw passenger numbers drop 78% due to Covid.

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Christmas parties set to be smaller this year, says pub boss

Parties are also likely to be in venues outside city centres, says the owner of Harvester and All Bar One.

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Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent

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

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

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

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Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots

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

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JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash

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

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US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms

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

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Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill

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

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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

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

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UK government sets aside £1.7bn to support Bulb customers

The energy firm, with 1.7 million customers, has been put into a special form of administration.

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Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp

Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing

Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing.

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JPMorgan: Boss 'regrets' saying bank will outlast Chinese Communist Party

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

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Indian government set to ban cryptocurrencies

The latest draft of a government bill to be submitted in India aims to ban most cryptocurrencies.

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Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study

There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds.

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LV= leaders criticised over openness in Bain Capital deal

MPs hear members should have been told more about the proposed £530m takeover by the US private equity firm.

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

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

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Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador

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

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Migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks

Several migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says.

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Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace

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

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