US Supreme Court to weigh end to race-based college admissions

The ruling could end decades-old policies designed to help applicants previously seen to face discrimination.

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UK battery firm Britishvolt near collapse as seeks funding

Britishvolt is understood to be facing administration the government withdrew £100m in funding.

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South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?

The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea.

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Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves its young

Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history.

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Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts

Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth.

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Ukraine war: Wave of strikes hit major cities including Kyiv

The strikes come after Russia blamed Ukraine for a drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet.

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Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".

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Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses

The suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat kills at least 32 people as hundreds are thrown into a river.

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

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S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'

Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate.

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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.

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Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".

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Dozens in cardiac arrest in Halloween crowds in South Korea

Videos show a number of people being treated on the street by emergency services, surrounded by large crowds.

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Guantanamo Bay: US releases oldest detainee Saif Ullah Paracha

Saif Ullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees.

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'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of a major drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

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Australian families of IS fighters repatriated from Syrian camp

The UN says women and children living in the camps are enduring conditions amounting to torture.

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The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people.

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British Nigerian artist Dylema paints African women using gold

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women.

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Maurice Hastings: US man in prison for 38 years freed by new DNA evidence

Maurice Hastings was wrongfully convicted of murder and repeated requests for DNA testing were denied.

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Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle

An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack.

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Taiwan invites Chinese vets to treat beloved panda

Tuan Tuan was gifted to Taiwan by Beijing in 2008, but relations have soured between the neighbours.

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What next for Twitter under Elon Musk?

The BBC's technology editor looks at the path ahead for the tech company and the billionaire.

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British kayaker rescued clinging to buoy in Channel

A British man is saved by a Dutch fishing boat after his kayak capsized miles off the French coast.

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National Highways apologises over smart motorway sign failure

Drivers reported "mile upon mile" of lane closure warnings and "unreadable" overhead signs.

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Can you dress up for Halloween without hurting the planet?

How influencers are combatting the environmental costs of fast fashion Halloween costumes

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Giant UK gas storage site reopened ahead of winter

Centrica is reopening its Rough gas storage facility to increase the UK's capacity by 50%.

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Ros Atkins On… Hu Jintao's China Congress exit

A look at why China's former leader was led out of Communist Party Congress.

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China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet

Clips on social media show hundreds protesting in one of the most tightly-guarded places in China.

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Credit Suisse cuts 9,000 jobs to stem losses

After a series of scandals and financial losses the Swiss banking giant is cutting jobs and restructuring the business.

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Shell beats forecasts as profits more than double

The energy giant reported $9.5bn in profits though growth is slower than record figures this year.

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'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers

The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave.

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Shell beats forecasts as profits more than double

The energy giant reported $9.5bn in profits though growth is slower than record figures this year.

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'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers

The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave.

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Iran protests: Mourners defy police to gather at Mahsa Amini's grave

A crowd of protesters defy riot police to mark 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death in custody.

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Moving electric Mini production to China unfortunate, minister says

The first electric Mini was built in Oxford in 2020 but BMW is shifting production out of the UK.

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Indonesian woman's body found dead inside python, say reports

A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found.

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China Covid: Universal Resort shuts due to Beijing coronavirus cases

The park did not say when it would reopen, but pledged to refund or reschedule tickets.

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Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank

Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says.

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Ethiopia civil war: Warring sides begin peace talks

These are the first formal negotiations since the devastating conflict began nearly two years ago.

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Fire kills 11 at Uganda school for visually impaired children

Such incidents are not uncommon in Uganda where boarding school dormitories can be overcrowded.

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Hu Jintao: Fresh China congress footage deepens mystery over exit

It shows more of what happened before China's former leader was led out of a party congress session.

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WhatsApp down for users across the UK and world

Users are complaining that they are unable to send messages from the Meta-owned platform.

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Fernando Alonso: Alpine driver questions Formula 1 direction after US GP penalty

Fernando Alonso questions Formula 1's direction before a protest against a penalty that left him out of the points at the United States Grand Prix.

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WhatsApp down for users across UK and world

Many are complaining that they are unable to send messages from the Meta-owned platform.

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Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid

Six Palestinians, including a militant commander, die in one of the biggest operations in months.

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Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv

A BBC investigation finds evidence that Russian forces deliberately destroyed a pipeline to Mykolaiv.

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Erfan Rezaei: Iran protester shot dead after removing poster - source

Security forces allegedly killed Erfan Rezaei, 21, after he tore down a photo of the supreme leader.

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First-time buyers hit by drop in mortgage deals

Those with smaller deposits are likely to have less choice from lenders, figures show.

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Myanmar crisis: 50 killed in air raid on Kachin rebels, reports say

Villagers said there was no warning before the air force dropped bombs on a concert in Kachin state.

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Michigan school shooting: Teenager pleads guilty to killing classmates

The gunman, 16, faces 24 charges, including four counts of first-degree murder and one count of terrorism.

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