Charles Blé Goudé, once seen as a divisive figure, flies back after being acquitted by the ICC.
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Saturday, November 26, 2022
Irene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63
The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.
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Imran Khan: First rally by former Pakistan PM since being shot at
The former Pakistani prime minister was shot at during a similar gathering three weeks ago.
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World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo a 'total genius' for winning Portugal penalty - Fifa
Cristiano Ronaldo is called a "total genius" by Fifa for winning Portugal's penalty in their opening World Cup victory over Ghana.
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World Cup 2022: Tunisia 0-1 Australia - Mitchell Duke gives Australians crucial win
Australia hold on to a narrow first-half lead to pick up a crucial victory over Tunisia that keeps alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.
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Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork
The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer.
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Friday, November 25, 2022
Energy sector reforms criticised by British Gas owner
Regulator Ofgem announces plans to strengthen the sector but is criticised by the UK's biggest supplier.
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Iran scores in injury times to beat Wales
Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a gut-wrenching - but deserved - last-ditch defeat against Iran in Qatar.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israeli far-right leader set to join new coalition
Under a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the head of Jewish Power will be security minister.
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French vote for right to abortion in constitution
The proposal was prompted by increased restrictions in the US and Poland, but it faces a tough passage.
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When are the train strikes and what routes are affected?
More national rail strikes have been announced by the RMT union.
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Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes
Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court.
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Thursday, November 24, 2022
Green Friday: The eco-friendly alternative to Black Friday
As we are bombarded with Black Friday adverts, some people mark the day in a very different way.
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Slovakia central bank governor Kazimir faces renewed bribery charges
Prosecutors had previously dropped charges against Peter Kazimir when he was a finance minister.
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Pay rises can't match inflation, minister tells rail workers
Wage rises that match the cost of living are not possible, transport minister tells striking rail workers.
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Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl
The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.
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Brexit: Don't scrap EU rules, firms and unions say
Business groups and unions warn plans to scrap thousands of EU laws will create "confusion and disruption".
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Asim Munir: Pakistan's former spy chief named as army head
It ends months of speculation over who would land what is arguably the country's most powerful job.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Royal Mail Christmas postal strike to go ahead after talks fail
Royal Mail staff will take action over the Black Friday weekend and in the run-up to Christmas.
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Waitrose changes Christmas advert after complaints
The supermarket's advert had been criticised by skin cancer patients who said it glorified sun tans.
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Ukraine war: No power in Lviv as missiles reported across Ukraine
The city's mayor says the whole city is without electricity following strikes across the country.
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Five-year mortgage rates remain below 6%
Average five-year mortgage rates fell below 6% this week for first time since October.
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Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses
Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed during Monday's earthquake.
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Cost of living likely to worsen students' grades
An official survey of students in England also suggests half are in financial difficulty as prices soar.
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Jerusalem explosions: One killed and 14 wounded in twin bus stop blasts
Israeli police say the separate blasts at busy bus stops were suspected Palestinian attacks.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Ukraine war: Russian hoaxer called Poland's Duda over missile strike
Andrzej Duda was targeted by Russian pranksters after two men were killed near the Ukraine border.
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Kenya bans 'biopiracy' export of lucrative baobabs
Farmers in the coastal county of Kilifi reportedly sold eight trees to a company based in Georgia.
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World Cup 2022: Superb Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 in Group C opener
Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st in the world, pull off one of the World Cup's biggest shocks as they beat two-time winners Argentina in Lusail.
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Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies
Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned.
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French tax inspector killed during visit to antique dealer
A French officer is found dead and another tied to a chair at the home of a man they were auditing.
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UK government borrowing higher as energy bill support help begins
Government borrowing rose last month as energy support schemes for households and businesses started.
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Estonian duo accused of $575m cryptocurrency scam
The men are accused of buying luxury cars after getting people to buy into fraudulent crypto mining.
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Monday, November 21, 2022
Crypto rules needed after FTX collapse, says Bank of England
The UK could face a "crypto shock" without better regulations, says a senior official at the Bank.
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New Zealand Supreme Court rules voting age of 18 is discriminatory
Following the ruling, lowering the voting age will now have to be debated in parliament.
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WhatsApp groups help get food to those who need it
Messaging apps have become a popular way to reach people who are struggling with the cost of food.
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Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?
Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government.
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Indonesia: Java quake kills 14 and injures hundreds
The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated.
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Chinese ship accused of seizing suspected rocket debris from Philippines
The Chinese vessel blocked a Philippine boat twice before seizing the suspected rocket debris.
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Sunday, November 20, 2022
Malaysia elects first ever hung parliament
The country is left in political limbo after no coalition gains enough seats to form a government.
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Jeremy Hunt has no plan for growth, says CBI boss
Tony Danker tells the BBC the Autumn Statement will tackle inflation but won't revive growth.
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Zaporizhzhia shelling: UN demands stop to fighting at Ukraine nuclear site
The head of the nuclear watchdog issues an urgent plea after new blasts near the Zaporizhzhia plant.
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Ukraine war: We will rebuild, vows mayor of flattened Mariupol
The key city is occupied by Russia - but the exiled Ukrainian mayor is still making plans.
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COP27: Climate costs deal struck but no fossil fuel progress
Rich nations will pay climate damages, but the final deal does not cut fossil fuels further.
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Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub
The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday.
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