The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.
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Sunday, December 31, 2023
US Navy helicopters destroy Houthi boats in Red Sea after attempted hijack
The US military says it was responding to a second attack on the same vessel near Yemen in 24 hours.
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Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers
The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism.
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US warship in Red Sea shoots down two Houthi missiles from Yemen
Two destroyers responded to a distress call from a Danish ship hit by a missile from Yemen, US says.
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Saturday, December 30, 2023
'Shooting star' streaks through the night sky
Videos posted on social media show what appears to be a meteor flying over England.
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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say Chinese exchange student kidnapped
Officers in Utah say they believe Kai Zhuang, 17, is being held against his will for ransom.
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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia
Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.
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Friday, December 29, 2023
South Africa's shark spotters back in action as great whites return
The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town.
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House prices end the year 1.8% lower, says Nationwide
The housing market is set to be subdued in 2024 despite hopes of an interest rate cut.
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Beachgoers swept away as huge wave crashes over wall in California
Eight people were injured as a rogue wave swamped people and vehicles in the city of Ventura.
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Thursday, December 28, 2023
Recycling electrical goods could be done at kerbside and drop-off points in shops
UK households could put old toasters and hairdryers on the kerbside for pick-up under the proposals.
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Moment Swat team tears open lorry to arrest driver on Texas motorway
Police had stopped the lorry, but the driver refused to get out of the vehicle.
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Tata Steel: Port Talbot staff fear year of uncertainty
Welder says Tata's Port Talbot plant is gripped by fears of job losses.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81
Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.
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Australia: Child among 10 killed after severe storms hit country's east
Thousands of people are still without power after being hit by flooding and destructive winds.
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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81
Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.
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Firm develops jet fuel made entirely from human poo
Scientists have found a way to make jet fuel from human sewage and cut carbon emissions.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea
The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.
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Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea
The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.
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Tanker hit off India coast by drone from Iran, says US
Saturday's attack caused a fire on board the chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean, the US military says.
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Monday, December 25, 2023
Plane held over trafficking fears leaves France
The plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking.
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Pope: Free Israeli hostages and end the Gaza war
In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians.
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Serbia protests: Demonstrators throw rocks at Belgrade City Hall
Riot police used tear gas to disperse crowds protesting at alleged fraud in last week's general election.
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Sunday, December 24, 2023
Watch: Kate surprises young footballer and his coach at party
Rico's coach Russell Gray was also at the event and joked he was 'hoodwinked' into meeting the princess.
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Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack
The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say.
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Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff
Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited.
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Alabama mother: Joy as babies born to mum with rare double womb
Kelsey Hatcher has given birth in Alabama twice in two days - after a 'one in a million' pregnancy.
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Saturday, December 23, 2023
India drone strike: Cargo ship attacked off Gujarat coast
The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.
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Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin
A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form.
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Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days
An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.
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Christmas lights around the world's cities
From giant glowing figures in Colombia to spinning projections in Australia the world's cities are embracing Christmas.
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Friday, December 22, 2023
Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says
The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.
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UK economy at risk of recession after growth slows
Revised figures show the economy shrank between July and September this year.
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China: Outrage over doctor punching patient during surgery
Authorities are probing an incident where a surgeon allegedly punched the patient he was operating on.
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France to close Niger embassy after row with military junta
France will close its embassy and dismiss local staff due to restrictions by military government.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Government borrowing higher than expected in November
Government spending rose as benefit payments offset the ending of support for energy bills.
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Australia: Moment house collapses in Perth wildfire
Residents in the Parkerville area of Perth were warned to leave the area, due to a threat to life.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun: Narendra Modi breaks silence on US murder plot allegation
The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York.
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Watch: Trump speaks following his removal from Colorado ballot
Colorado's Supreme Court has removed the former US president from its 2024 presidential election ballot.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m
The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.
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Monsanto to pay $857m over leaking lights at US school
A US jury orders chemical giant Monsanto to pay out to seven people in the state of Washington.
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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks
Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes.
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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks
Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes.
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Monday, December 18, 2023
BP pauses all Red Sea shipments after rebel attacks
The oil giant joins shipping firms in suspending travel through the key route following missile strikes.
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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy
Days after allowing creators to stream artistic depictions of nudity, Twitch changed its policy.
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Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade
US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware.
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Minimum wage rise 'painful', says Hollywood Bowl
The 10-pin bowling operator says the increase in the National Living Wage was an "unexpected hit".
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Sunday, December 17, 2023
Paris joins calls for durable Gaza truce
Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.
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UK MP says family trapped in church complex amid sniper fire
Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby.
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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall
Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.
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Three dead after historic Kairouan walls collapse
The stonemasons died while carrying out repairs on the Unesco World Heritage site.
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Saturday, December 16, 2023
Hostage shooting incident 'against rules of engagement', IDF says
Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.
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Funeral for Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike
Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.
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Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86
Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.
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Coral islands in Australia at risk of disappearing
The disappearance of the islands could affect Australia's maritime borders, a study says.
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Friday, December 15, 2023
Energy bills could rise by £16 to cover customers' debts
Regulator Ofgem wants households to pay an extra £16 a year as debt levels reached nearly £3bn.
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Watch: Chaos after Beijing subway carriages detach
Eyewitness videos show passengers stranded in wintry conditions after two of the carriages separated.
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India parliament: Key suspect arrested in security breach case
Lalit Jha surrendered to police a day after two intruders yelled slogans and set off smoke in parliament.
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Joshua Mollel: Tanzania says student killed in Israel by Hamas
It was initially reported that Joshua Mollel had been taken hostage by Hamas, along with a colleague.
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Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts
It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.
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Buyers put off new-build homes over quality, report says
A survey suggests more than half of people think older houses are better quality than new ones.
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Parliament breach: India home ministry opens investigation as opposition protests
Opposition lawmakers have criticised Narendra Modi's government over the security lapse.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Ukraine war: Dozens wounded in missile strikes on Kyiv
A total of 53 people have been hurt in the attacks, including six children, the mayor of Kyiv says.
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Small island states 'weren't in room' when deal agreed
Samoa says they are "a little confused" by agreement of COP 28 climate deal while they were absent from room.
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India parliament sees security breach on attack anniversary
Lawmakers say two men jumped from the visitors' gallery into the chamber and sprayed a colourful gas.
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Thai MP jailed for posts insulting the monarchy
Rights groups say around 260 charges have been filed under the lese-majeste law since the 2020 protests.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Unilever’s green claims face UK watchdog probe
The Competition and Markets Authority says the firm may be overstating how "green" certain products are.
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Zac Efron pays tribute to Matthew Perry in Hollywood Walk of Fame speech
The High School Musical actor spoke at the unveiling of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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UK pay growth slows as jobs market stalls
Wage increases are easing but continue to outpace inflation, making an imminent interest cut unlikely.
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Monday, December 11, 2023
Rowan Glen: Yoghurt factory revival hits 20 million pots a year
Why things are looking up at a rural site saved from permanent closure by a buyout last year.
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Paris Ritz: Missing €750k ring found in hotel vacuum bag
The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone.
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Kenya power blackout fuels public outrage over KPLC
Kenya has experienced three nationwide blackouts in the last four months, the latest on Sunday evening.
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Bronny James: LeBron James' son makes college debut after cardiac arrest
Bronny James, the son of legend LeBron James, says he is "thankful for everything" as he makes his college debut just months after collapsing with a cardiac arrest.
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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down
Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy.
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Explosion and fireball seen as storm sweeps through Tennessee
Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power.
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Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns
Report mentions stagnant wages and mental health issues, and says the gap widened in the pandemic.
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Turkey issues arrest warrant for Somali president's son over fatal traffic crash
Turkey wants to arrest Mohammed Hassan Cheikh Mohamud after a motorcycle courier died in a traffic accident.
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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler
Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.
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Saturday, December 9, 2023
Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil
A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.
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Friday, December 8, 2023
Edinburgh Reforms: City shake-up branded 'damp squib' by MPs
The Treasury Committee says much of what was promised by the chancellor has not materialised.
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Bob Dylan sells Scottish Highlands estate for £4m
The singer bought Aultmore House in 2006 but has not visited in at least four years
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ScotRail consults customers on ending alcohol ban
The online survey comes three years after restrictions were introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19.
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China's lip syncing ban
One of the biggest Chinese-language acts is in trouble over a rarely-enforced regulation.
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Chennai: Heavy rains from Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of destruction in city
Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone.
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House prices rise again as mortgage rates ease
Prices rose 0.5% last month, Halifax says, and there are signs activity in the market is picking up.
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Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion
Citizens have been ordered to stay home after a blast in an industrial zone causes major destruction.
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Paris 2024: Construction at surfing venue in Tahiti paused after coral damaged
The International Surfing Association says it welcomes construction delays at the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing venue after damage to coral at the site in Tahiti.
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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark
The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP.
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Travel giant considers leaving London Stock Exchange
If Tui delists it shares it would be another blow to the UK's attractiveness as a base for big firms.
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Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern.
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies
The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.
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Thames Water says turnaround will 'take time'
The UK's largest water firm has been criticised by customers and faces questions over its finances.
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YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views
Trevor Jacob is sentenced to six months in prison for staging a plane crash for social media clicks.
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Monday, December 4, 2023
Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story
The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.
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Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs
The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.
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Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs
The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm.
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Sunday, December 3, 2023
Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea
The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".
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"A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza"
The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.
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Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?
Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive?
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Bankruptcy 'opportunity' after student loan crisis
Changes in the US are enticing more people to file bankruptcy to clear their student loans.
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Saturday, December 2, 2023
COP28: Big promises on oil but environmentalists wary
Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.
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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher
Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.
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Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai
In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.
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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky
Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.
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Friday, December 1, 2023
House prices edge higher as signs mortgage rates will fall
The Nationwide says there are "encouraging signs" that mortgage rates are starting to come down.
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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again
The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.
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Guinea-Bissau: Heavy gunfire heard in capital
Special forces exchanged gunfire with National Guard members after a detained minister was released.
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Israel-Gaza war: Explosions heard and smoke rises as combat resumes
The return to combat marks the end of a ceasefire that lasted seven days.
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Hamas hostages: Thai workers return to overjoyed families in Bangkok
After nearly 50 days in Hamas captivity, 17 workers have returned home to Thailand.
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Major snowstorm spawns travel chaos in US
A Nor'easter storm hit several states in the US with heavy winds and snow, creating a winter wonderland.
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Metro Bank to review seven day opening and cut jobs
The struggling lender plans to axe 20% of workers and examine if it can stay open for the full week.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
'We fought to get her back,' son says as more hostages released
British-Israeli Noam Sagi spoke to the BBC after his mother Ada was freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
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New parents could save £500 on baby formula, CMA says
Families could make significant savings on baby formula by shopping around, watchdog says.
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: The story behind this heart-warming father-son kiss
The son was among 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand state for 17 days.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Released 12-year-old Israeli hostage hugs mum
Eitan Yahalomi and his father were taken to Gaza by Hamas on the back of motorcycles, his mother said.
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Forklift chase: Ann Arbor Police chase 12-year-old boy
Police say preliminary investigations show the vehicle was unlocked with the key inside when it was taken.
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Wilko rescue deal failed because of greed, claims HMV boss
Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker
Houthi rebels fired missiles towards the warship which chased the armed men trying to escape by boat.
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Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister
The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.
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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict
As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers explore new ways to reach trapped Indians
The workers have been stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.
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Sunday, November 26, 2023
Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'
The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures.
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay
"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped.
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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose
Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.
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Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout
Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure the Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future
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Saturday, November 25, 2023
Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll
President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.
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Trafalgar Square: Norwegian Christmas tree felled ahead of London journey
A tree is given to London every year as a token of thanks for support in the Second World War.
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Friday, November 24, 2023
HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK
The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.
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Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County
The group was returning home after meeting the First Lady in Nairobi when they were swept away.
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Black Friday: Amazon staff in Coventry strike
Workers striking in Coventry are supported by demonstrations in other European countries and the US.
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Thursday, November 23, 2023
Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns
With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.
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Households to be £1,900 poorer, says think tank
The government is on course to set a "grim" new record on living standards, Resolution Foundation says.
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Nissan to commit to making new Qashqai and Juke electric models in Sunderland
The investment is thought to be in the region of £1bn and will help preserve 6,000 jobs
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Dutch anti-Islam politician celebrates win
Geert Wilders wins a dramatic victory in the the Dutch general election.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
How lockdown inspired fight against period poverty
Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.
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North Korea spy satellite: South partially suspends military deal after launch
South Korea will resume surveillance flights along its border with the North.
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Drilling resumes to save trapped Indian workers
The 41 workers have been stuck for 10 days after an under-construction tunnel collapsed due to a landslide.
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Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’
Google search queries for “climate anxiety” rise dramatically, data given exclusively to BBC 100 Women suggests.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'
Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.
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Blackpink: Fans speculate as K-pop stars negotiate new contract
A slow drip of updates on contract negotiations leaves more questions than answers for fans
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Palestinian football's 'star defender' among players stuck in Gaza
Ibrahim Abuimeir and two others won't be able to play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia.
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Monday, November 20, 2023
A billion hearts break as India lose World Cup final
Cricket fans have taken to social media to express grief after Australia lifted the Cup on Sunday.
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OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss
The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft.
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OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss
The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft.
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Sunday, November 19, 2023
Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'
The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".
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Heathrow passengers facing delays after strong winds
Some travellers are waiting for hours after Air Traffic Control restricts take-offs and landings.
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Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement
The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement.
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X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm
US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site.
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Saturday, November 18, 2023
Joseph Boakai: Who is Liberia's next president, set to replace George Weah
Opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is set to be Liberia's next president, but what do we know about him?
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Rahul Dravid: The man behind India’s dream run in 2023 World Cup cricket
From a legendary batter to the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid has done it all.
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China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says
Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship.
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Friday, November 17, 2023
Tata Steel worker fears for home as job cuts loom
Owen Midwinter says he should be looking forward to Christmas but is worried he'll lose his house.
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Retail sales hit lowest level since 2021 lockdowns
Shoppers bought less in October amid higher prices, rising living costs and poor weather.
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Thousands of Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day
Employees staged the walkout on one of the store's busiest days of the year, when it gives away reusable holiday cups.
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
South East Water: Ofwat investigates possible supply failures
South East Water is the worst for water supply interruptions in England and Wales, Ofwat says.
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David Cameron makes first official visit to Ukraine
The new foreign secretary is visiting Kyiv, as President Zelensky thanks the UK for its support.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Jammu: At least 36 die after bus falls into India gorge
More than 50 passengers were on board when a bus skidded off a road in the Himalayas.
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Can government claim credit for fall in inflation?
The government says it has helped slow prices, but economists argue global factors are responsible.
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SA rugby office burglars touch but leave World Cup trophy
Burglars break into South Africa's Rugby Union HQ but decide not to steal the World Cup trophy.
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Watch the moment US Republican Senator challenges union leader to fight
Republican Markwayne Mullin rose from his seat at a hearing to challenge a union leader to a fight.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Dominica to create world's first sperm whale reserve
The Caribbean island will protect an area of ocean from commercial fishing to safeguard sperm whales.
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UK woman Rita Roberts identified 31 years after Belgium murder
The UK family of Rita Roberts saw her distinctive tattoo in a BBC News report and contacted police.
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Monday, November 13, 2023
Malaysian killer released from Australian immigration detention
An ex-policeman convicted in a politically charged Malaysia murder has been freed from immigration detention.
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Self-exiled Ivory Coast ex-PM Guillaume Soro plans return
Guillaume Soro, convicted in two court cases, says he now wans to "contribute to reconciliation".
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Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings
The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.
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Sunday, November 12, 2023
Mein Kampf found in Hamas base - Israeli president
Isaac Herzog told the BBC that Hitler's book was found at a site used by Hamas in northern Gaza.
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Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base
More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.
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In Gaza, fleeing refugees face hunger and disease: 'We are in the Dark Ages’
Hundreds of thousands who fled bombs are now washing in polluted seawater and sleeping in packed tents.
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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case
Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching.
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Saturday, November 11, 2023
Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap
The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas.
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Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms
Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities
Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.
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Friday, November 10, 2023
Ex-NatWest boss loses out on £7.6m payout after Farage row
Dame Alison Rose resigned after admitting to discussing details about Nigel Farage's bank account.
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US and China reach 'some agreements' on climate - John Kerry
The two nations finding common ground is a crucial part of any consensus at COP28.
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UK economy stagnates between July and September
Official figures show the economy failed to grow but it was better than downbeat expectations.
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Manipur women in naked assault video ‘will not give up’
Two women in Manipur give the BBC their first face-to-face interview since being stripped and assaulted.
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Top Gun: Maverick spoiler threat prompts officer to pull gun on colleague
An Australian officer is sentenced after threatening to shoot a colleague over a plot spoiler.
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Third Republican debate: Four takeaways from the Miami event
There were some heated exchanges on Ukraine and China, but strict moderation limited direct clashes.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
G7 Summit: Block insists support for Ukraine 'will never waver'
G7 bloc insists that the Israel-Gaza war will not weaken its resolve to back Kyiv.
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Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback
There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.
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M&S revamp pays off with profit boost from food sales
The retailer reported much better-than expected results on Wednesday but warned of challenges ahead.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans.
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Ukraine war: Grenade birthday gift kills army chief Zaluzhny's aide
Maj Hennadiy Chastyakov was opening presents at home near Kyiv with his son a the time of the blast.
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House prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax
Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices but they are expected to fall in the coming months.
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Israel's pain still raw a month after Hamas attacks
As the war rages, the focus for many in Israel is ensuring the safe return of more than 200 hostages.
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Monday, November 6, 2023
Ryanair profits surge as fares rise by a quarter
The airline says it carried a record number of passengers over the summer, despite an increase in fares.
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Nepal earthquake: Survivors cremate the dead, face uncertain future
Homeless and sleeping in the cold outdoors, Nepal's earthquake survivors appeal for assistance.
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Sunday, November 5, 2023
Rock in a hard place: France-Spain border residents angry over road blocks
Members of a French coastal town are campaigning to reopen a road connecting it with Spain.
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Saturday, November 4, 2023
Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea ex-ruler sprung from jail by armed men
The authorities are hunting for former military ruler Moussa Dadis Camara and two others.
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What a Donald Trump second term would look like
If he returns to the White House by winning the 2024 election, here is what he has said he wants to do.
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Minister's awkward EU summit kiss causes controversy
Croatia's foreign minister sparked controversy by greeting his German counterpart with a kiss.
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Friday, November 3, 2023
Trump's sons a study in contrasts on witness stand in New York fraud case
"Make me look sexy," Donald Trump Jr joked to a court sketch artist. But Eric Trump's testimony was more tense.
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HBO boss Casey Bloys admits using fake accounts to hit back at critics
Casey Bloys was responding to reports he tasked staff with creating fake accounts to attack critics.
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Li Keqiang: China bids quiet farewell to popular ex-premier
It stands in contrast to the outpouring of sorrow for Li Keqiang among the Chinese public.
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M&S pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag criticism
M&S says sorry after a backlash claiming its advert depicted Palestinian flag colours in flames.
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Halloween 2023: Heidi Klum wows at her annual party as a peacock
Celebrities donned their best spooky outfits at Klum's 22nd annual party in New York.
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Afghan refugees forced to leave Pakistan say they have nothing
About 1.7 million Afghan refugees have been told to leave Pakistan and now face an uncertain future.
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House prices in biggest rise for more than a year
The uptick in house prices probably due to a lack of homes on the market, the Nationwide building society says.
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NR Narayana Murthy: Why Indians are debating a 70-hour work week
A billionaire's advice to young Indians has sparked a conversation on healthy versus toxic work culture.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Reporting on Gaza: 'Sometimes from behind the camera I just stand and cry'
Gazan journalist Mahmoud Bassam risks everything to document people's suffering.
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Safestyle UK: Nearly 700 jobs lost as firm enters administration
Administrators say September's warm weather was among the factors behind Safestyle UK's demise.
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Japan: Two reported hurt in hospital shooting in Toda, Saitama
The suspect fled to a neighbouring city of Warabi and has taken people hostage inside a post office.
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Monday, October 30, 2023
Crewe: What will happen now HS2 is cancelled?
Millions were spent on preparing Crewe for the arrival of HS2 so what will happen to the town now?
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Judge reinstates Trump gag order in election subversion case
It prevents him from criticising court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial.
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Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests
There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.
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Fast fashion giant Shein buys Missguided brand from Frasers Group
The Chinese firm is buying the online fashion brand from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group.
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Sunday, October 29, 2023
Luis Diaz parents 'kidnapped in Colombia'
Liverpool say they are "aware of an ongoing situation" involving the family of Luis Diaz after reports his parents have been kidnapped in Colombia.
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UAW strike: Stellantis and union agree pay rise in tentative deal
Stellantis becomes the second US car giant to strike a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union.
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Streets filled with rubble: See the destruction of Gaza from the sky
Children and adults can be seen standing on mounds of rubble after strikes on Deir al Balah.
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Fans pay tribute to Friends star Matthew Perry
Actor Matthew Perry has died at the age of 54, he was found at his home in LA.
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Saturday, October 28, 2023
BBC reports from Gaza after heaviest Israeli bombing yet
Rushdi Abualouf reports from Khan Younis after the most intense bombing of the war so far.
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Israel- Gaza war: Troops clear area 'slice by slice', but is this an invasion?
The Israeli army is focusing on northern Gaza in what is proving to be a very large military operation.
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What happened in Gaza overnight?
Israel carries out heavy airstrikes as it announces the expansion of ground operations.
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Video appears to show Israeli ground forces in Gaza
Dozens of tanks and military vehicles are seen in footage released by the IDF.
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Friday, October 27, 2023
NatWest admits serious failings over Farage account closure
The communication of the closure with the former UKIP leader did not follow the bank's policies, a report found.
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US strikes Syria bases used by Iran-linked groups
It follows a series of recent attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia, officials say.
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Ghana power crisis: Limited gas supply triggers nationwide power outage
The power operator says electricity supplies have been curtailed as a result of "limited gas supply".
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In 60 seconds: Who was China’s Li Keqiang?
A trained economist, Li was once tipped to be the country's future leader.
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
China: Police rescue 1,000 cats, bust illicit trade of feline meat
The felines would have been passed off as pork or mutton, state-affiliated media report.
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Warning flight fares to rise after air charges hiked
Airlines say passengers will foot the bill after the aviation regulator hiked charges at airports.
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Hurricane Otis smashes into Mexico coast
A man says windows collapsed in his hotel as people sheltered from the storm's path.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Morocco town holds protest to demanded aid weeks after earthquake
The displaced residents want authorities to speed up aid as living conditions worsen ahead of winter.
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Higher interest rates drive bumper Lloyds profits
The banking group revealed profits of £1.9bn for the three months to September.
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Japan's top court says trans sterilisation requirement unconstitutional
In a landmark ruling the court says it is unconstitutional to require a trans person to undergo surgery.
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Fidias: YouTuber sorry for freeloading stunt video in Japan
Fidias Panayiotou faces an investigation and social media users have called for his arrest.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Pakistan: Supreme Court halts military trials of Imran Khan supporters
The government said those arrested for rioting after Imran Khan's arrest would face military courts.
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North Korea: Boat with suspected defectors detained by South
The small wooden vessel carrying four people was found near the two Koreas' maritime boundary.
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Job figures show signs of labour market weakening
Unemployment rose marginally in the three months to August, official figures show.
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Air pollution: Delhi air turns very poor but 'worst is yet to come'
Experts have warned that the air quality in the city will further deteriorate in the coming days.
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Monday, October 23, 2023
Irish woman shot dead in New York
A man and a woman in their 30s were found with gunshot wounds to their heads in Queens area of New York.
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United States Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton disqualified as Max Verstappen wins
Lewis Hamilton is disqualified from second place in the US Grand Prix after running Max Verstappen's Red Bull close for victory.
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Family of missing UK teen say she was murdered in Hamas attack
Noiya Sharabi, 16, disappeared after Hamas attacked Kibbutz Be'eri, killing her mother and sister.
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What is Hamas, and what’s happening in Israel and Gaza?
What is the background to the Palestinian militant group Hamas and its latest attack on Israel?
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Sunday, October 22, 2023
Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll found murdered
Samantha Woll's body was found in a city park not far from her home with stab wounds.
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Venezuela opposition holds primary to pick unity candidate
Opposition groups aim to pick one figure to take on the government's candidate in the 2024 election.
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Saturday, October 21, 2023
Cairo Summit: Arab leaders reject forced displacement of Palestinians
Egypt hosts a peace summit in Cairo as the first aid convoy enters Gaza after two weeks of war.
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Ukraine war: Why Kyiv's Dnipro east bank gain could be significant
Ukrainian troops believe their advance across the Dnipro River could help them launch a larger offensive.
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Gaza neighbourhood flattened and hospital told to evacuate
Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.
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The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years
Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.
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Friday, October 20, 2023
Residents leave as tension grows at Israel-Lebanon border
Fears fighting could erupt between Hezbollah and Israel are seeing communities on both sides evacuate.
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Natalee Holloway's suspected killer, Joran van der Sloot, admits to crime, says mother
Joran van der Sloot "brutally murdered" the Alabama teenager who went missing in Aruba, the judge said.
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Israel Gaza: Biden clinches deal with Egypt to allow aid
In Tel Aviv, Mr Biden says Israel has a right to hit back for the Hamas attack that triggered fighting.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
At scene of hospital blast: 'People are still collecting body parts'
Hundreds of people were killed by an explosion at a crowded hospital in Gaza City, health officials say.
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Country Garden: China property giant default fears grow
The housing sector accounts for a third of China's economy, whose post-pandemic recovery has been sluggish.
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Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne
Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch.
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast
A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.
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Scotland’s biggest offshore wind farm at full power
Seagreen, off the Angus coast, can generate enough electricity to power two-thirds of Scotland's households
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HS2: Labour criticises 'back of fag packet' transport plan
The party says the government's alternative plans after scrapping the northern leg of HS2 are an "insult".
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Police shoot man in hunt for Brussels gunman
It follows Monday night's incident where two Swedish nationals were killed in the Belgian capital.
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Monday, October 16, 2023
Ten former Tuffnells depots reopen after rescue deal
A total of 12 former Tuffnells delivery depots are back up and running.
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DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
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Former Bank of China boss arrested on bribery charges
He is the latest banker to be prosecuted under Chinese President Xi's anti-corruption crackdown.
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Same-sex marriage: The lesbian activist seeking equal rights in India
Maya Sharma doesn't believe in marriage but has petitioned India's Supreme Court to legalise same-sex union.
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Sunday, October 15, 2023
US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91
The three-time Oscar nominee was also known for her campaigning for the civil rights movement.
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Who's behind Israel-Gaza disinformation and hate online?
How false claims, conspiracy theories and hateful content shapes the general public's view of the war.
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Manchester United: Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws from process to buy club
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani withdraws from the process to buy Manchester United.
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Saturday, October 14, 2023
The Voice: Australians vote No in historic referendum
The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.
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China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.
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Gaza Strip in maps: What it's like for the people that live there
Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water.
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Friday, October 13, 2023
China deported 'large number' of N Korean defectors - Seoul
Sources in China said that up to 600 defectors were put on trucks and forcibly sent back on Monday.
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Sri Lanka crisis: Colombo reaches debt deal with China
The agreement paves the way for the South Asian nation to secure more funding from the IMF.
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Germany migrants: Seven dead after vehicle crashes in Bavaria
Authorities said the driver of a "suspected smuggling vehicle" attempted to evade police before losing control.
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Watch: Scalise bows out of Speaker’s race, citing ‘schisms’
Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become Speaker of the House just a day after his party nominated him.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley banned over Epstein scandal
Jes Staley can no longer hold senior positions in the UK and has been fined £1.8m.
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Carillion: Record fine for KPMG over 'exceptional' failure
KPMG given £21m fine for "exceptional" failures in its accounting work for collapsed construction giant.
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Microsoft in $29bn back taxes dispute in US
The IRS has been auditing how the firm allocates profits among countries and jurisdictions.
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California player wins $1.76bn Powerball jackpot
A single ticket, sold north of Los Angeles, is the second-largest lottery win in history.
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This night is sparkling: Taylor Swift greets fans on red carpet
The star greeted fans for the world premiere of the film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles.
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Poland election: Bitter campaign splits country ahead of key vote
It's seen as the most important vote since communism's end in 1989. What direction will Poland take?
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Scalise: Five things to know about US House Speaker hopeful
The Representative from Louisiana has quickly risen through the ranks of House Republicans.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Timelapse captures stunning sunrise in Mauna Kea, Hawaii
The Subaru Telescope All-Sky Camera captured the images of the morning sky over Hawaii on Tuesday.
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Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage
Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.
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Next set to buy rival brand Fat Face in latest High Street buy
High Street chain Next is understood to be close to buying rival fashion chain Fat Face.
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Gaza: Children screamed in street as we fled 2am air strike
Power runs out in Gaza after another night of massive destruction by Israeli forces.
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Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record
Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.
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Lyse Doucet moves to safety during live Israel report
The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
People struggle to leave Israel after more flights cut
BA, Virgin Atlantic and El Al are now the only airlines with direct flights from Israel to the UK.
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Warm weather delays early Christmas food sales
The unusually mild weather has led to fewer people buying Christmas puddings and seasonal biscuits.
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Unity boss resigns after game engine pricing backlash
The firm powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.
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Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs
The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations on show in Bristol.
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Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai
President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.
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Inside Israel and Gaza as rockets and gun fights hit region
Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.
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Monday, October 9, 2023
'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon
Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.
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Nobel economics prize awarded to Claudia Goldin for work on gender pay gap
American Claudia Goldin is only the third woman to receive the prestigious economics prize.
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Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors
Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.
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My landlord wanted to put the rent up 35% despite cap
Catherine Sheldon says she is now having to leave the property, with nowhere else to go that she can afford.
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The story from inside the Supernova festival site
More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.
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Gaza hospital deluged as Israel retaliation kills and wounds hundreds
A BBC reporter in Gaza says there is almost no power and hospitals are overrun after Israeli air strikes.
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Israel attack: 12 Thai nationals killed, 11 kidnapped
30,000 Thai nationals work in Israel, and Thai air force planes are on standby to fly its citizens home.
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Sunday, October 8, 2023
Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets from Gaza
Sirens are heard in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, as missiles fired from Gaza are intercepted.
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Footage shows scale of destruction after Israeli air strikes on Gaza
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 313 people, Palestinian officials say.
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Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?
Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989.
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Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters
Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.
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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza
Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.
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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded
Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.
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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza
People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.
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Saturday, October 7, 2023
Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake
The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.
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Friday, October 6, 2023
Iran's activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
The imprisoned campaigner is honoured for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.
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What's going on at Metro Bank?
Bosses say there are no concerns about its finances after reports it was looking to raise millions.
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South Africa's Kruger National Park study: Animals fear human voices more than lions
Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.
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Good decision or waste of money? US voters on Biden's border wall expansion
A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.
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House price falls expected into new year, Halifax says
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still falling, but the rate of reduction has slowed.
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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Sikkim: Race against time to save 102 missing in India floods
Severe floods have killed 14 and left dozens missing in the Himalayan state of Sikkim.
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India flash floods: More than 100 missing in Sikkim state
Hundreds of search and rescue officers have been deployed across the state of Sikkim.
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HS2: No new compensation for those affected by rail route, says minister
There will be no new money for displaced people and firms along the scrapped route, the government says.
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Police bodycam shows rescue of a woman stuck under a pier in Brooklyn
Video captures the moment New York police pulled a woman hanging over water to safety in Brooklyn.
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Metro Bank shares plunge on fund raising reports
The bank's shares plunged 23% in early trading, after several newspapers reported it needed to raise £600m.
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist sentenced in absentia
Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air against the invasion of Ukraine, gets more than 8 years in jail.
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Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death
Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.
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Pakistan orders Afghan asylum seekers out of country by November
The declaration comes just days after a blast in a border town killed at least 50 people.
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Asian Games: China censors 'Tiananmen' image of athletes hugging
The photo, showing the combination of numbers 6 and 4 , has been scrubbed on Chinese social media.
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HS2 West Midlands-Manchester line to be scrapped
Rishi Sunak is expected to set out alternative projects in his Conservative Party conference speech.
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Watch: Backpackers flee fireball in Sydney hostel
CCTV footage shows the moment an e-bike battery explodes, sparking a fire in the suburb of Darlington.
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Tesco doing all it can to lower prices, boss says
The pace of price rises will continue to ease this year, says chief of UK's biggest supermarket.
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Trump tells BBC he will testify at appropriate time
The former US president is being tried in a civil fraud case that threatens his vast business empire.
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'
This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light".
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Easy life: Band says easyJet owner suing over name
Easy life says it is "certain" it has never affected the easyGroup's business.
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Hunter Biden due in Delaware court to face federal gun charges
The president's son faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted of three federal criminal charges.
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It's smashing pumpkins time at Oregon Zoo
Autumn has officially started and the zoo residents are having fun with the seasonal gourds.
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Greggs says sales up by more than fifth in latest quarter
The chain, which opened its first shop in 1951, has opened 144 new stores in the last year.
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NewsClick: Delhi police raid homes of prominent journalists
The homes of several journalists who work with NewsClick website have been searched.
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Henry Cuellar: US congressman carjacked at gunpoint in Washington
Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar is reportedly unharmed after the incident in Washington.
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Monday, October 2, 2023
Gerard Depardieu denies rape allegations in open letter
The French star breaks his silence on assault allegations, accusing "media court" of "lynching" him.
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John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White to step down after five years
Dame Sharon White will leave at the end of her term, make her the shortest-serving chair in the retailer's history.
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Laphonza Butler of EMILY's List to replace Dianne Feinstein as senator
The 44-year-old will be the only black female member of the US Senate.
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China Belt and Road: Indonesia opens Whoosh high-speed railway
The project under Belt and Road links the capital Jakarta with the economic hub of Bandung.
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Taylor Swift attends Travis Kelce's NFL game with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman turned out to watch Swift's rumoured beau.
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Golden Week: Chinese seek cheap wanderlust in economic gloom
A sluggish economy forces young Chinese to travel cheaply for this year's holiday.
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The people going 'monk mode' to limit social media use
A growing number of individuals are using apps to block access to social media and the internet.
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Sunday, October 1, 2023
Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to pre-election tax cuts
The PM says his focus is easing living costs, amid Tory unrest on day one of the party's conference.
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Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit
Sikh activists confronted the diplomat amid a row over the death of a separatist leader in Canada.
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HS2: Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to Manchester link
The prime minister again refuses to say if high speed rail link will run from Birmingham to Manchester.
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Iceland boss quits Tories labelling party 'out of touch'
Richard Walker had tried to become a Tory MP but has quit the party on the eve of the annual conference.
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Spain: Nightclub fire kills six in Murcia
Four other people were injured in the fire in south-eastern city of Murcia, authorities say.
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Ethnic Armenian journalist reports from refugee traffic jam
Siranush Sargsyan explains what the situation is like in Nagorno-Karabakh as thousands of people flee.
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US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown
The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine.
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Saturday, September 30, 2023
Tupac Shakur: Sister calls new murder charge 'pivotal moment'
The rapper's family welcome news that a former gang leader has been charged with his murder.
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Driver ploughs through wall into police squad room in New Jersey
John Hargreaves has been charged following the incident in the US state of New Jersey.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region
Almost the entire ethnic Armenian population has fled the region since Azerbaijan seized it last week.
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Man dies in Australia after whale strikes boat
Police said the likely collision had caused the boat to tilt, throwing both men overboard.
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Israeli conscripts banned as guards after allegations of sex with Palestinian inmate
The female soldier allegedly had an intimate relationship with a Palestinian serving a life sentence.
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Motorist fined after dog seen behind wheel of car
Police in Slovakia have fined a man after a dog was pictured in the driving seat of his Skoda.
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Friday, September 29, 2023
Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring
A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector.
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Gulnara Karimova: Swiss say Uzbekistan ex-leader's daughter ran huge crime network
Switzerland seizes $857m of assets as the daughter of Uzbekistan's ex-leader is charged with fraud.
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Canada Nazi row puts spotlight on Ukraine's WWII past
For decades, Jewish groups have criticised monuments that celebrate Ukrainian veterans in Canada.
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Evergrande: Anxious Chinese home buyers reel from crisis
As China's housing crisis grows, so have fears that dreams of home ownership have been bulldozed.
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HS2: Unions call for emergency summit on rail line's future
The TUC says stakeholders in the high-speed rail line must be brought together "urgently".
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Putin meets former Wagner commander Andrei Troshev
The Kremlin says Andrei Troshev, ex-aide to Yevgeny Prigozhin, now works for the defence ministry.
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Vachathi: India court upholds convictions in 30-year-old rapes
Chennai high court rejected the appeal of 215 convicts, including police, forest and revenue officials.
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Trapped in lorry: Terrifying moments as women struggle to breathe
Six women have been rescued from the back of a lorry in France, after the BBC helped track them down and alert the police.
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Rishi Sunak repeatedly dodges questions over future of HS2 rail
Speculation is mounting the government could delay or scrap the second leg of the line to Manchester.
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Travis King arrives back on US soil from N Korea
The US soldier had illegally crossed into North Korea in July and had been held there since.
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Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%
The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.
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Nagorno-Karabakh state will cease to exist in January, says leader
More than half of the region's ethic Armenians are now thought to have fled the Azerbaijani takeover.
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Bangladesh: Nearly 1,000 people die of dengue in severe outbreak
Worst outbreak on record is blamed on wet weather allowing virus-carrying mosquitoes to spread.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Iraq wedding fire: What do we know?
More than 100 people have been killed by a blaze that swept through a wedding party in Qaraqosh.
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Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico's business capital
The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey.
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H&M admits it needs to improve sizing consistency
The retailer admits sizing needs to be more consistent after facing a backlash to its new returns fee.
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HS2 firm 'cautious' about taking future UK projects
Speculation the rail line could be scrapped raises doubts about future projects, says construction firms.
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Drive-thru worker draws gun on 'missing curly fries' customer
CCTV shows the moment a worker allegedly shot at a customer’s car after an argument over missing fries.
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S Jaishankar: India asks Canada for information on Sikh leader's murder
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said India was open to looking into any "specific" details on the killing.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase
Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway.
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HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail chief
Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.
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Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43
She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.
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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat
Hans Niemann was accused of cheating after he beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen last September.
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Water firms forced to pay back customers for poor performance
Regulator Ofwat orders companies to return £114m to households by cutting bills after missing targets.
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River Danube: Ukrainian captain jailed after fatal river tour boat crash
Twenty-five South Korean tourists died after a boat sank during a rainstorm on the River Danube.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Fuel depot blast kills 20 as refugee count doubles
Officials say 290 people have been taken to hospital with dozens in a critical condition.
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles
The toy giant said it had found that the new material did not cut carbon emissions.
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Shopping habits have changed for good, says Aldi
Consumers are buying cheaper own-label goods due to living costs, according to the supermarket.
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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Vladimir Kara-Murza: Putin opponent in isolation cell in Siberian jail
Vladimir Kara-Murza's lawyer said conditions at Osmk penal colony threatened his client's health.
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Asteroid Bennu: Watch moment sample lands on Earth
Nasa scientists celebrate as the sample successfully lands in the Utah desert.
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Olympic winner slams black Irish girl's medal snub
The Olympic champion says "there is no room for racism in sport" after footage from Ireland went viral.
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Man gored to death by bull at Spanish festival
Friend also injured by same animal during the Pobla de Farnals festival in the Valencia region.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: Ethnic Armenians leave amid cleansing fear
Azerbaijan captured the area in a flash operation and says it wants to integrate its ethnic Armenians.
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South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area
The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea.
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Locally controlled buses return to Greater Manchester after 37 years
Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham hails the "coming-of-age moment" for English devolution.
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Kosovo police officer killed in shooting blamed on Serbia
The incident near the border with Serbia comes amid tensions in areas inhabited by minority Serbs.
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Saturday, September 23, 2023
Ukraine claims Sevastopol strike hit navy commanders
Kyiv says senior officials in Russia's Black Sea fleet were present, but did not offer evidence.
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Nagorno-Karabakh fears grow as residents appeal for aid
Food convoy arrives in the disputed enclave as US senators lead calls for international monitors.
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Florida police stop 10-year-old driver on highway
Boy and 11-year-old sister found 200 miles from where they were reported missing by mother.
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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer
A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.
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China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail
Rahile Dawut loses appeal against a charge of endangering state security, a rights group says.
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Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce
The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink.
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Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit
The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.
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Friday, September 22, 2023
Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year
Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra.
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Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule
The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.
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Hope for mortgage rate cuts after Bank of England decision
Brokers predict there could be falls in the cost of mortgages after a string of interest rate rises ends.
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Guantanamo defendant 'too damaged' to stand trial
A military judge accepts Ramzi bin al-Shibh is too psychologically damaged to defend himself.
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Tax cuts 'virtually impossible' at present, says Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor says the cost of public debt has left him with some "very difficult decisions".
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
King Charles given standing ovation in French Senate
His speech, delivered in French and English, touched on climate change and the invasion of Ukraine.
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Reaction to demo as Tokyo Game Show starts
It's one of the biggest game releases of next year - and verdicts are rolling in on the first demo.
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H&M says free to return online purchases in store
Its website had previously said customers must pay £1.99 to return parcels either in store or online.
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US offers almost 500,000 Venezuelans legal status
US cities have been grappling with large numbers of Venezuelans fleeing economic and political turmoil.
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Police taser school band director at US football game
The Birmingham Police Department has released bodycam footage of the incident.
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Firms forced to sell more electric cars despite petrol ban delay
Car makers will still have to ensure over a fifth of cars sold are electric from 2024, industry sources say.
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Taylor Swift: Australia to host academic conference on pop icon
The event will explore the megastar's impact on culture and the music industry.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Warning petrol ban delay could stop people buying electric cars
Plans to push back the ban on new petrol and diesel cars could delay shift to electric, the SMMT says.
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Mexican railway operator suspends routes amid migrant deaths
Migrants heading to the US often hitch rides on freight trains, with many injured or killed.
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Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm
Twenty-four hours into an Azerbaijan army offensive, ethnic-Armenian forces agree terms for a ceasefire.
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Indonesia: TikToker jailed two years over pork video
Lina Lutfiawati, who identifies as Muslim, said an Islamic phrase before eating crispy pork skin.
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Six Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank and Gaza
Israeli forces killed five men during raids in Jenin and Jericho, while one died at a protest in Gaza.
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Spain players agree to end boycott before Nations League games
Most of the Spain team agree to end their boycott, says secretary of state for sports Victor Francos.
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
H&M starts charging shoppers for online returns
Customers must now pay £1.99 when they return items either in store or online, although members are exempt.
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Alien autopsy: Those viral 'non-human corpses' get dubious lab test
There's been widespread scepticism about the 'bodies' presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast.
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Global oil prices surge to 10-month high
The price of a barrel of oil rose above $95 on Tuesday, stoking fears it could impact inflation.
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No proof politicians debanked over views - watchdog
The City watchdog's findings follow a row over the closure of Nigel Farage's bank account.
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna
Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.
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Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says
The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.
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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends
She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Morocco earthquake: The scars, the rubble and the spirit to rebuild
Morocco's earthquake destroyed lives but survivors are picking themselves up, James Copnall finds.
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Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames
Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as several government buildings come under attack.
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Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart
There have been a series of clashes between Eritrean regime supporters and opposition supporters abroad.
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No final HS2 decision until revised costs known, say Labour
Shadow minister Pat McFadden says its policy on high speed rail will be set out in the party's manifesto.
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Shein in talks to buy Missguided from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group
Retail group Frasers is looking to sell the online clothing brand to the global fast fashion giant.
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Turin: Girl, 5, killed after Italian military jet crash
Video footage appears to show he pilot ejecting from the plane as it starts to fall from the sky.
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Mahsa Amini: Protesters mark one year since death of Iranian student
Thousands of people around the world have taken to the streets to mark the anniversary of her death
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Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death
With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.
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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Libya flood: 'There's a smell of decay and death in the air'
The BBC's Anna Foster is in Libya, a week on from devastating floods in the region.
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Storm Lee heads towards New England and Canada
Around 80,000 customers are without power as the storm tracks north, bringing powerful winds.
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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia
This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.
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Actor Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness to separate after 27 years
The Wolverine star says in a statement he and Deborra-Lee Furness will now "pursue our individual growth".
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Train drivers announce two more strike days
The Aslef union announces its latest industrial action in the long-running row over pay.
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Port Talbot steelworkers await job news
Tata Steel's negotiations for funding for greener steel could cost Port Talbot up to 3,000 jobs.
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Everton takeover news: Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell club to American investment fund
Premier League Everton are set to have new owners after Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell his 94% stake in the club to 777 Partners.
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Moment puma cub found and rescued by police
Brazilian authorities think the big cat was destined to be sold for more than $4,000.
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Gatwick flights cancelled after air traffic control staff shortages
Some 22 flights from the airport were cancelled and more delayed due to an air control staff shortage.
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Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'
Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China.
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Nigeria hit by widespread blackout in 'total system collapse'
Power generation in Nigeria, a major oil and gas producer, fell to zero megawatts early on Thursday.
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Libya flooding: Drone footage captures submerged neighbourhoods
The flooding in Derna swept away houses, buildings and left entire neighbourhoods surrounded by water.
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Ros Atkins on... Libya’s political turmoil and the floods
The BBC's analysis editor looks at the link between the devastating floods and years of crisis in Libya.
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Russian air defence system destroyed in Crimea in Ukrainian attack
A Ukrainian official tells the BBC the air defence system was destroyed in a cruise missile attack.
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'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'
Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work.
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Kim Jong Un: The US wants to engage North Korea but doesn't know how
Can President Joe Biden bring the mercurial North Korean leader to the table?
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John Lewis recovery plan to take two years longer
The retailer says inflation and investments mean its plan to return to profit will be pushed back to 2028.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels
Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem.
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India state on alert after rare virus deaths
This is the fourth Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala state since 2018.
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Vietnam fire: Residents trapped in deadly Hanoi apartment blaze
A fire in a high-rise block kills at eight people and injures dozens in Vietnam's capital.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss
The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.
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Pensions: Women get 35% less than men due to care responsibilities
Taking time off or working part-time means less money can be saved in pensions for retirement.
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Libyan floods: Derna city alone recovers 1,000 bodies - minister
Much of Derna is under water after two dams and four bridges collapsed in flooding after Storm Daniel.
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Triple lock means state pension set to rise by 8.5% in April
It will be the second significant rise in the state pension in two years, but could pull more into paying tax.
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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss
Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.
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Justin Trudeau: Stranded Canadian PM to leave India after plane snag fixed
The Canadian prime minister was to leave on Sunday after meeting India's Narendra Modi at the G20.
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Aerosmith postpone six farewell tour shows due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage
Singer Steven Tyler says he is "heartbroken" to push back six shows after "doctor's orders".
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Israel Supreme Court showdown over controversial judicial reform
For the first time ever, all 15 judges convene to consider blocking a new controversial law.
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Monday, September 11, 2023
Morocco earthquake: 'I had to choose between my parents and son'
Tayeb ait Ighenbaz is haunted by the decision he was forced to make after Morocco's earthquake struck.
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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption
One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.
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Wilko rescue deal fails sparking huge job loss fears
Canadian billionaire Doug Putman's rescue efforts were dashed by rising costs and a complicated deal.
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Farmers 'struggling' to recruit harvest workers
Tessa Elliot says "potatoes aren't going to be on the table" if seasonal workers are not found.
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G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights in India with Modi
The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit.
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Morocco: Watch moment wedding is interrupted by powerful earthquake
Friday's earthquake, the country's deadliest in 60 years, killed more than 2,000 people.
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
Beatification for Polish family murdered for sheltering Jews
A beatification Mass is held for the family of nine, who were executed by Nazis for protecting Jews.
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Morocco earthquake: CCTV footage shows man narrowly avoiding building collapse
CCTV shows the moment rubble begins to fall from a building onto the street where a man is standing.
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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law by TUC
The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.
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Morocco: Inside remote mountain village devastated by quake
The BBC's Nick Beake is in Amizmiz where people are searching rubble by hand to find belongings and relatives.
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Morocco's national football team give blood after quake
The team's upcoming match against Liberia on Morocco's coastline was cancelled as a result of the earthquake.
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Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels
Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task.
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Morocco: BBC reporter at the scene of famous mosque collapsed by quake
The BBC's Anna Holligan shows what's left at the site of the Jemaa el- Fnaa mosque.
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
Kim Jong Un marks North Korea's anniversary with parade
Russia congratulates Kim Jong Un amid rumours of a possible meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.
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Morocco earthquake: What we know
A look at what is known about the quake that has claimed the lives of more than 800 people.
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Morocco earthquake: Such magnitude usual for country
There has been nothing bigger than a magnitude 6.0 in the affected area for more than 100 years.
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In Pictures: Morocco earthquake hits historic Marrakesh
Large areas of the old city in Marrakesh are devastated by Friday evening's powerful quake.
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Four videos show extent of damage in Marrakesh
An earthquake in central Morocco has killed hundreds of people with reports some remain trapped under rubble.
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Morocco earthquake: Dust surrounds Kutubiyya mosque following deadly quake
The top of the 850-year-old Kutubiyya mosque looks precarious after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Marrakesh
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Friday, September 8, 2023
Luis Rubiales: Spanish prosecutor files complaint with high court
A Spanish prosecutor files a complaint with its high court against suspended football federation president Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.
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Johnny Kitagawa's sexual abuse: Japan's worst kept secret
For decades, sexual assault accusations marred his career - and for decades, the media failed to investigate.
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Ukraine condemns 'sham' elections in Russian-occupied regions
Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.
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Russia's Ukraine Danube attacks threaten Kyiv's economic lifeline
Attacks on Danube River ports have intensified recently, destroying large amounts of grain.
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Gas prices jump as strikes in Australia begin
A row over pay and conditions has led to walkouts at two liquefied natural gas facilities.
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Offshore wind auction fails to attract any bids
There will be no new offshore wind projects after firms said the price for electricity was too low.
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Thousands of migrant children test NYC schools system
The first day of class for new arrivals like Thiago came amid "dystopian" rhetoric from the mayor.
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free
Ali Bongo has been under house arrest since the military seized power last week.
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Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI
The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.
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Bruce Springsteen postpones shows over stomach ulcer
The 73-year-old rock legend calls off eight concerts he was due to play on his US tour this month.
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Baby turtles leave for sea from rare nest found on Mississippi beach
The reptiles were dug out of a nest by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.
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Price of average home falls by £14,000 in a year
House prices fell at their fastest annual rate in 14 years in August, according to the Halifax building society.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Students cut back on food as cost of living soars
Some had to skip meals, take on debt or dip into savings last year as costs soared, research shows.
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Bulgaria and Turkey streets turn to rivers in deadly floods
Flooding caused by heavy rain leads to at least 10 deaths in Bulgaria, Turkey and Greece.
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Wilko shops set to close next week named
Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week.
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British Museum: Chinese TikTok hit amplifies calls for return of artefacts
The show about a jade teapot that busts out of the museum fuels calls for treasures to be returned.
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Air Canada kicks off passengers who refused vomit-stained seats
Air Canada apologises to passengers kicked off a fight for refusing seats with "visible vomit residue".
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Manchester United shares dive on report sale is off
Shares see biggest ever one-day fall after a report that the team will be taken off the market.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Cuba uncovers human trafficking ring of Cubans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Cuban officials say a human trafficking ring is recruiting Cubans to fight in the war in Ukraine.
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Delta flight makes U-turn over diarrhoea incident
The flight from Atlanta to Barcelona was forced to turn around after a passenger had diarrhoea on board, reports say.
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Syria: Dozens killed in fighting between SDF and Arab tribesmen
More than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed since Kurdish forces arrested a former Arab ally.
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How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?
An arms deal between North Korea and Russia could suit both sides, and allow them to work more closely.
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Kyoto Animation fire: Man admits setting 2019 blaze
The 45-year-old Japanese is claiming mental incompetence for the Kyoto Animation blaze that killed 36.
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Johan Floderus: EU confirms official from Sweden detained in Iran
The bloc's foreign policy chief says Iran has illegally held Johan Floderus for more than 500 days.
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Burning Man: Drone footage shows huge queues as people leave festival
Drone footage shows people leaving the festival after heavy rain caused a mud bath.
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China's Great Wall damaged as workers look for shortcut
Part of the wall running through China's Shanxi province was dug open, causing severe damage.
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Monday, September 4, 2023
India's Moon lander enters sleep mode as lunar night falls
It is hoped the Vikram lander and Pragyaan rover will reawaken when the next lunar day starts.
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Airlines could face crackdown on hidden fees
Consumers should have accurate information upfront before making a purchase, the government says.
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Gilberto Hernández: Panama national team footballer killed by gunmen
Gilberto Hernández's father urged young people to "stop the violence" after the death of his son.
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Gabon coup leader Brice Nguema sworn in as president
General Brice Nguema, who toppled long-time leader Ali Bongo, officially becomes Gabon's interim leader.
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Burning Man: Revellers begin to leave as boggy conditions improve
Revellers are able to leave the desert festival after heavy rain turned the site into a mud bath.
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Rustem Umerov: Who is Ukraine's next defence minister?
The man due to take over from Oleksii Reznikov is a leading member of the Crimean Tatar community.
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Australia rescues sick researcher from Antarctica
The mission required a medical retrieval team, a massive icebreaker ship and two helicopters.
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
Sudan conflict: Air strike on Khartoum kills at least 20
Hundreds have died and millions have been forced from their homes since fighting began in April.
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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win
Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix.
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