At least 13 people died in the blaze which investigators believe started after a man fired a flare gun.
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Saturday, November 5, 2022
Kostroma: Deadly fire in Russian bar started by 'flare gun'
Authorities say 13 people died in a club in Kostroma after a man fired a flare gun on the dance floor.
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Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player
Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material.
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Could this be the world's smallest pony?
Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos.
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South Korea miners survive nine days underground on coffee
South Korea's president said the rescue of the two from a collapsed mine was "truly miraculous".
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DR Congo conflict: Why Kenyan troops are joining the battle
One thousand troops from Kenya join the battle against M23 in Congo as tensions continue to increase.
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Russians said they’d take my baby: A medic’s story
A Ukrainian woman suffered months of poor treatment and conditions while pregnant in a Russian prison.
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Friday, November 4, 2022
David Icke: Conspiracy theorist banned from Netherlands
The conspiracy theorist will be denied entry for two years, as officials say he could threaten public order.
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Workers at Heathrow to strike in World Cup run-up
A union says 700 workers at the UK's biggest airport will walk out for three days from 18 November.
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Iran security forces and state media cover up protester's death - source
They falsely claim the man was killed by rioters, in the latest such cover-up, BBC Persian finds.
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World Cup 2022: Fifa tells all competing nations to 'focus on football' in Qatar
Fifa writes to all 32 teams competing at the controversial World Cup in Qatar to tell them the time has come to "focus on the football".
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Imran Khan attack: How ex-Pakistan PM's comeback ended in shooting
Mr Khan's fall and his political comeback have roiled Pakistani politics - here's how we got here.
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Avanti West Coast: Rail boss apologises for recent disruption
Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express have been criticised for reduced timetables and cancellations.
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Money-off energy scheme set out to avoid blackouts
Households will be offered discounts on their electricity bills if they cut peak-time use over the winter.
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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Lena Horne first black actress to have Broadway theatre named in her honour
Civil rights campaigner Lena Horne battled racial segregation to win a major Hollywood film contract .
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Hadis Najafi: Iran police clash with mourners of female protester
Thousands tried to reach the grave of Hadis Najafi, who became a symbol of anti-government protests.
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Bounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trial
Mars Wrigley will remove the bars from its chocolate tubs after finding 40% of people hate the treat.
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Morbi bridge collapse: A death trap for Indian children
Over a third of the victims of the Morbi bridge collapse were children, some as young as two years old.
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Life tough for millions of households, says Sainsbury's boss
The supermarket reports a fall in profits and says shoppers are "watching every penny and every pound".
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One in four have accents mocked at work - survey
Almost half of those surveyed have also faced jibes over their accents in a social setting.
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Paris Masters: Rafael Nadal loses to Thomas Paul with Dan Evans and Jack Draper eliminated
Rafael Nadal is beaten by Thomas Paul at Paris Masters while Britons Dan Evans and Jack Draper are also eliminated.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The 'superheroes' catching drug dealers in Peru
Peruvian police arrest four suspects in Lima, with officers masquerading as Marvel characters.
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Your next job interview could take place in virtual reality
Job interviews can now take place in VR worlds with a computer asking the questions.
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Why lasers are being used to write inside diamonds
A British company is using unique technology to inscribe diamonds with sophisticated lasers.
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China Covid: Area around world's biggest iPhone plant locked down
The move may have an impact on production of the new iPhone 14, which is made at Foxconn's factory.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Man to appear in court charged with attempted murder of Nancy Pelosi husband
The man is charged with attempted murder and assault after an attack on US politician Nancy Pelosi's husband.
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Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10
She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.
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Tokyo begins issuing same-sex couples partnership certificates
The move falls short of offering full marriage equality, but activists see it as a hopeful step.
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Monday, October 31, 2022
Mother wins £60,000 over Morrisons discrimination
Donna Patterson said the supermarket had mistreated her after she returned to work from maternity leave.
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US Supreme Court to weigh end to race-based college admissions
The ruling could end decades-old policies designed to help applicants previously seen to face discrimination.
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UK battery firm Britishvolt near collapse as seeks funding
Britishvolt is understood to be facing administration the government withdrew £100m in funding.
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South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?
The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea.
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Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves its young
Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history.
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Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts
Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth.
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Ukraine war: Wave of strikes hit major cities including Kyiv
The strikes come after Russia blamed Ukraine for a drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet.
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Sunday, October 30, 2022
Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack
The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".
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Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses
The suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat kills at least 32 people as hundreds are thrown into a river.
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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health
As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.
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S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'
Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate.
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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital
The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.
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