Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history.
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Monday, October 31, 2022
Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts
Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth.
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Ukraine war: Wave of strikes hit major cities including Kyiv
The strikes come after Russia blamed Ukraine for a drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet.
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Sunday, October 30, 2022
Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack
The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".
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Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses
The suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat kills at least 32 people as hundreds are thrown into a river.
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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health
As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.
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S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'
Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate.
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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital
The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.
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Saturday, October 29, 2022
Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack
The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".
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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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Friday, October 28, 2022
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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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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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Monday, October 24, 2022
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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Ukraine war: Russian spy chief blames West for nuclear tension
The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service falsely accuses the West of nuclear war threats.
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Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya
Arhsad Sharif was killed by Kenyan police officers in what they say was a case of mistaken identity.
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Paraguay rebel leader Villalba killed in clash with army
Osvaldo Villalba was the main leader of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), a Marxist rebel group.
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