Afghanistan: Taliban leader orders Sharia law punishments

Afghan judges are told to enforce Islamic law that may include public executions and stoning.

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Rishi Sunak: We’ll deliver public finances markets expect

The PM says this week's autumn budget would "put our public finances on a sustainable trajectory".

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Iran protests: Tehran court sentences first person to death over unrest

It is the first time since protests erupted, with the accused found guilty of "enmity against God".

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

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Retailer Joules nears collapse risking 1,600 jobs

The UK clothing and homeware brand is set for administration after failing to raise extra investment.

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Remembrance Sunday: The King leads Cenotaph ceremony

A two-minute silence across the UK at 11:00 GMT honoured servicemen and women lost in past conflicts.

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Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax

The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried

How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.

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Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson - but war 'far from over'

Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia.

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Ros Atkins on... Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at whether the UN's target to limit global warming can still be reached.

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Ukraine war: Soldiers receive rapturous welcome in liberated Kherson

Footage from social media shows a Ukrainian soldier shouting "Greetings from Kherson".

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Banksy unveils Ukraine gymnast mural on building shelled by Russia

The anonymous graffiti artist paints murals on buildings destroyed by Russian artillery attacks.

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Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion

A number of executives have walked out after a turbulent launch of new Twitter features.

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Crypto firm FTX collapses into bankruptcy

Sam Bankman-Fried also stepped down as chief executive, capping a tumultuous week for the firm.

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Palestinian mayor backtracks after dead dog bounty outrage

Animal lovers were aghast after Hebron's top official offered cash to anyone who killed stray dogs.

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Heathrow Airport says no passenger cap at Christmas

The airport has been working with airlines and ground handlers to prepare for the busy period.

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Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board.

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Itaewon crush: Officer under investigation found dead at home

An officer accused of covering up Seoul's police failings was found in his home, in a suspected suicide.

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Hurricane Nicole makes landfall in Florida

Nicole has been downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting Florida on Thursday.

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Ebola outbreak in Uganda: Mubende, a district under lockdown

The BBC got rare access to Mubende, one of the two districts at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.

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100,000 civil servants vote for strike action

The Public and Commercial Services Union is calling for a 10% pay rise and no cuts to redundancy terms.

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Hurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida

Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm.

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Musk tells Twitter staff remote working will end

The boss of the social media firm also warns workers to prepare for "difficult times", reports say.

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Sriwijaya Air crash which killed 62 people blamed on throttle and pilot error

The slow reaction of pilots to a throttle failure contributed to the 2021 crash that killed 62 people.

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Paul Allen: Record-breaking $1.5bn art sale for late Microsoft co-founder's collection

Art belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is sold at the largest auction in history.

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Bao Tong: Champion of Chinese political reform dies at 90

A reformist turned dissident, Bao Tong was jailed for sympathising with the Tiananmen protesters.

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COP27: Antonio Guterres apologises after reading wrong speech

Antonio Guterres apologises after being given a speech intended for an event for young people at COP27.

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Facebook-owner Meta to cut 13% of its workforce

Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said it was one of the most difficult changes in Meta's history.

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Ex-South African President FW de Klerk's Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen

FW de Klerk won the prize alongside Nelson Mandela for their efforts to end the apartheid system.

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Danushka Gunathilaka: Cricketer choked, raped woman, police allege

Danushka Gunathilaka was in Australia for the T20 World Cup when he was arrested on four counts of rape.

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M&S warns of 'gathering storm' as profits fall

Profits fall sharply at the High Street giant as it struggles with higher energy bills and overheads.

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US election: Control of Congress on cliff-hanger after midterms

A knockout blow has eluded Republicans so far as Democrats are projected to win a pivotal Senate race.

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Kerala: India's 'Florence Nightingale' who saved soldier's life mid-air

Nurse P Geetha helped revive a co-passenger after he collapsed in his seat 30 minutes into a flight.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's life at acute risk - UN

The UN rights chief urges Egypt to release Alaa Abdel Fattah, who stopped drinking water on Sunday.

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Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king appeals in row with former lover

Juan Carlos's lawyers say he should be granted legal immunity, as his former mistress seeks damages.

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Mexico prosecutors accused of covering up woman's murder

An investigation is under way into how a 27-year-old woman died after conflicting post-mortems.

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COP27: Is climate change going to make diseases more likely in future?

Scientists say climate change is making over half of all infectious diseases worse, watch to see why.

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COP27: Barbados PM Mia Mottley's plea to rich nations

Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for more funding to help poorer nations fight climate change.

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COP27 shines spotlight on Egypt's political prisoners

Human rights activists are highlighting the plight of Alaa Abdel Fattah and thousands of others.

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Ten days of Twitter chaos

Elon Musk's first week-and-a-half at Twitter has been a rollercoaster of big changes.

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Do not end green energy grants, manufacturers urge MPs

Manufacturing firms urge MPs to match an EU scheme subsidising the cost of renewable energy systems.

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Syria war: White Helmets accuse Russia over deadly strikes on camps

First responders say nine civilians were killed when rockets hit three camps in opposition-held Idlib.

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Dominican Republic floods: At least six killed in rains

The capital, Santo Domingo, and its surroundings are the areas worst affected by the torrential rain.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan's top court orders police to investigate shooting

Pakistan's government denies claims by the former PM that it was behind the shooting.

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Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious.

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Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended.

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