Every year, the country celebrates the day its constitution came into effect with a grand spectacle.
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Friday, January 26, 2024
Moment twins taken and sold at birth reunite with mum
Amy and Ano are among thousands in Georgia who were stolen from hospitals and trafficked.
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JK Rowling and Ed Sheeran among UK's highest tax payers
The 100 contributors, ranked by the Sunday Times, were judged to have paid £5.35bn in tax last year.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Tom Holland's Avengers bonus sent to Tom Hollander in error
The White Lotus star said the Spiderman actor received a seven-figure first bonus for Avengers.
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Thailand: Lion filmed riding in open-top Bentley
Police in Thailand have arrested a woman following the incident in Pattaya.
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Ghana coup plot: Soldiers among six sentenced to death by hanging
The six have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in a 2021 coup plot.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Venezuelan opposition denounces 'intimidation' attempts
A number of opposition activists have been detained and party offices have been vandalised.
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Mongolia: Six dead after liquified natural gas tanker crashes
Hundreds of firefighters battled the massive blaze following a car crash in Mongolia's capital.
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World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'
A fertility breakthrough offers hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
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Russian jet crashes carrying Ukrainian PoWs - Moscow
A Russian transport plane with 65 Ukrainians onboard crashes in a region bordering Ukraine, says Russia.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Ukraine war: Civilians killed in missile strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv
Early morning missile attacks target blocks of flats in Ukraine's capital and second biggest city.
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Taylor Swift: Man charged with stalking near singer's New York home
The singer was not at her New York townhouse when witnesses reported an "emotionally disturbed male".
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Japan's Princess Aiko to begin work at Red Cross upon graduation
The 22-year-old is not in line of succession as Japanese law allows only men to ascend to the throne.
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UK officials probe Iran generals' antisemitic talks to students
A watchdog is investigating videos of online speeches urging students to join an "apocalyptic war".
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Monday, January 22, 2024
Sony calls off merger with India media giant Zee
Zee considers legal action after Sony ends the planned $10bn merger of the firms' Indian operations.
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US Navy Seals presumed dead after anti-Houthi mission
The commandos were part of an operation to seize Iranian-made missile parts bound for Yemen.
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Ron DeSantis: Watch the rise and fall of self-proclaimed no drama candidate
The Florida governor drops out of the presidential race - watch his ups and downs here.
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Tata Steel: Port Talbot apprentices worry about future
About 2,800 jobs are set to be cut at Tata Steel, with the bulk expected to be in Port Talbot.
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Sunday, January 21, 2024
Russia: Explosion causes large fire at gas terminal
Video of the explosion near St Petersburg was shared by regional governor, Aleksander Drozdenko.
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California: Rockslide blocking road cleared with explosives
Video shared by Placer County shows a road completely blocked by boulders, that are then blasted into small pieces.
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Jerusalem: Armenian Christians fight controversial land deal
Armenian Christians are trying to block a deal to redevelop their part of the holy city.
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Saturday, January 20, 2024
Timket: Ethiopians leap into pool during holy festival
The Ethiopian Orthodox Christian celebration took place despite violent outbursts in Amhara region.
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Royal Mail: Scrapping Saturday post among Ofcom options for reform
Royal Mail has previously said it wants to deliver five days a week, from Monday to Friday only.
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Australian Open 2024: Iga Swiatek stunned by Linda Noskova in third round
World number one Iga Swiatek is stunned by Czech 19-year-old Linda Noskova in the Australian Open third round.
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Explosions hit Syrian capital - local media
There were also 'plumes of smoke' seen across the city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
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Friday, January 19, 2024
Australian Open 2024 results: Mirra Andreeva stages comeback win, Aryna Sabalenka & Coco Gauff progress
Teenager Mirra Andreeva saves a match point as she completes a stunning third-set comeback to reach the Australian Open fourth round.
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Comoros cuts internet after violent election protests
Opposition supporters are angry at the re-election of President Assoumani, describing it as fraud.
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Retail sales fall at sharpest rate since Covid
Sales during December tumbled by 3.2% as shoppers stocked up earlier in Black Friday discounts.
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Canadian former pole vault world champion Barber dies aged 29
Canada's former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber dies at the age of 29 from medical complications.
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Wang Yafan
Emma Raducanu sees her first Grand Slam appearance since wrist and ankle surgeries ended by Wang Yafan in the Australian Open second round.
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Fujitsu rules itself out of UK public contract bids during Post Office inquiry
The firm is part of an inquiry into how hundreds of Post Office managers were wrongly prosecuted.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger detained over EU tax for luxury watch
The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction.
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Lakshadweep: Can India's 'alternative Maldives' handle mass tourism?
Indian PM Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep could spark a tourist surge - but is the island chain ready?
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Poland's journalists caught up in battle for airwaves
Public TV and radio are entangled in a political battle as Poland shifts away from the right.
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Wizz Air pays out £1.2m over disrupted flights
The low-cost airline had to compensate some 6,000 customers after reviewing thousands of complaints.
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China reports accelerating population decline
The decline underscores concerns about the future growth of the world's second-largest economy.
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Why there's a boom for damp-busting machines
Sales of dehumidifiers are booming as people try to reduce damp and mould problems, and save money.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Sachin Tendulkar: Indian cricket legend flags 'disturbing' deepfake video
The fake video appears to show Sachin Tendulkar promoting an online gaming app.
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Iowa caucuses: DeSantis edges out Haley for distant second behind Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is projected to win a distant second place, with Nikki Haley in third.
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Cyclone Belal: Mauritius raises warning to maximum
Authorities say the storm is now moving away from the island nation, but warn that risks still exist.
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Monday, January 15, 2024
Inflation risk from Red Sea disruption, warns economist
Attacks on global shipping could push up prices and quash interest rate cuts, a leading economist says.
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Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023
Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past.
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Sagiv Jehezkel: Israel footballer in Turkey facing sack for hostage plea
Sagiv Jehezkel held up a bandaged hand that read "100 days. 7/10", a reference to Hamas's 7 October attacks.
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Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China
Just days after Taiwan's presidential election, the country has lost one of its few allies.
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Sunday, January 14, 2024
Taiwan election: China says US 'gravely wrong' to congratulate new leader
Beijing accuses the US of violating its commitment to maintain only unofficial ties with Taiwan.
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Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case
Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.
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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.
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100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza
Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the unprecedented war against Hamas.
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Saturday, January 13, 2024
US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen
The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.
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Yemen strikes: What we've verified and know so far
BBC Verify examines video of US and UK strikes on Houthi targets and explains the situation so far.
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Friday, January 12, 2024
Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case
Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.
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Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone
The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years.
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Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups
Members of hard-line Hindu groups had criticised the film for showing a Brahmin character eating meat.
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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson diagnosed with terminal cancer
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has "best case a year" to live after being diagnosed with cancer.
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Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas sales
Both retailers beat expectations for the key festive period as overall food prices remain high.
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Watch: Streets overrun by looters in Port Moresby
Angry protests in the Papua New Guinean capital descended into violence after a police pay dispute.
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Lauren Boebert's ex-husband arrested after Colorado restaurant row
Jayson Boebert had accused his ex-wife of assaulting him in a restaurant but said he would not press charges.
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Adan Canto: X-Men and Designated Survivor star dies of cancer at 42
Kiefer Sutherland and Halle Berry lead tributes to the "wonderful spirit" of the Mexican star.
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Sainsbury's sells record pigs in blankets and mince pies
Festive food sales helped boost the supermarket giant over the Christmas period.
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Ecuador prisoners take guards hostage after drug lord's escape
Rioting erupted at six jails after the leader of Los Choneros prison gang escaped from his cell.
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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa
The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.
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Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership
Woods became synonymous with Nike as they joined forces on his rise to the top in the late 1990s.
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China satellite launch over Taiwan triggers islandwide alert
Mobile phone users across Taiwan got an "air raid alert" warning them to "be aware for your safety".
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Monday, January 8, 2024
Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder
Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.
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Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists
The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage.
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Energy firms allowed to restart force-fitting meters
Regulator Ofgem has given three companies permission to force-fit prepayment meters in homes.
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US Vulcan rocket launches on Moon mission
The Vulcan rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, with the Peregrine robotic lander onboard.
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Sunday, January 7, 2024
Al Jazeera bureau chief's son Hamza al-Dahdouh among journalists killed in Gaza
Hamza al-Dahdouh was with other journalists when a reported strike hit a road between Khan Younis and Rafah.
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Israel-Palestinian bitterness deepened by Hamas attack and war
Both Israelis and Palestinians believe the world does not understand their pain and suffering.
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Sunak considers measures to clear all Post Office victims
The Justice Secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters.
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Watch: Can you guess these impressions?
At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.
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Saturday, January 6, 2024
Listen: Alaska flight's distress call to air traffic control
Radio communications between the Boeing plane and airport staff are obtained after the aircraft's loses part of its fuselage.
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Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window
Alaska Airlines "temporarily" grounds all 65 of its 737 Max 9 aircraft to conduct inspections.
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Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window
Alaska Airlines "temporarily" grounds all 65 of its 737 Max 9 aircraft to conduct inspections.
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Watch: Inside Alaska Airlines plane as part blows off mid-air
Social media footage shows passengers on board the aircraft moments after it lost a section of its fuselage.
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Friday, January 5, 2024
Japan earthquake: Video shows buildings swept away by landslide in Wajima
Residents are seen running as the landslide crashes down in footage from New Year's Day.
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Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair
Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit.
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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark embarks on final ride in gold carriage before abdication
Queen Margrethe II will formally step down next Sunday, after announcing her abdication last month.
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Japan jet crash: Airline pilots initially unaware of cabin fire
It was a flight attendant who informed the cockpit of the cabin fire, said a spokesperson.
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Next warns of supply delays due to Red Sea shipping attacks
The retailer says delays to its stock are "likely" as a result of disruption to shipping journeys.
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Japan earthquake: Race to find survivors as critical 72-hour window closes
At least 77 people are now known to have died in the quake and thousands are still without power.
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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Watch: Buildings still smouldering in quake-hit Wajima
The BBC's Jean Mackenzie made it to one of the worst affected towns after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan.
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Supermarkets have busiest Christmas since 2019, says Kantar
Research suggests £13.7bn was spent at supermarkets last month, with an average household parting with £477.
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Japan Airlines plane shown burned out after fire in aerial footage
The Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after a collision with a smaller coastguard aircraft on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
When will the 15 free hours of childcare for two-year-olds begin?
All children of working parents in England will get 30 hours of funded childcare by September 2025.
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Thailand and China to waive visa requirements from March
Both countries have been trialling visa-free travel programmes to boost tourism recovery post Covid.
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Motorway electric car charge point target missed, says RAC
The RAC motoring organisation says the government has missed its target for installing charging points.
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Melissa Hoskins' family 'utterly devastated' by death of Olympic cyclist
The family of Melissa Hoskins say they are "utterly devastated" following the death of the Olympic cyclist, who was hit by a car in Adelaide on Saturday.
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Monday, January 1, 2024
Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires
Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.
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XpoSat: India launches space mission to study black holes
India has become only the second country to launch such a mission after the US.
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Tsunami warning in Japan after strong earthquake
A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country's central region on Monday.
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