The Cumbre Vieja volcano in Spain's Canary Islands had been spewing lava and ash since September.
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
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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Friday, December 24, 2021
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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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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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Monday, December 20, 2021
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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Sunday, December 19, 2021
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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