India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge

The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country.

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Ukraine war: US Patriot missiles will comfort Kyiv and alarm Moscow

The advanced air defence system is not a silver bullet, but it is extremely capable and effective.

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Kerala: Indian woman asks for £5 help, gets £54,000 in donations

Subhadra's life changed after she asked her son's teacher for money to buy food for her children.

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Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal

The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation.

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FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited

The cryptocurrency exchange boss is expected to travel to the US to face fraud charges, the BBC understands.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina return home and bank holiday declared

World Cup winners Argentina are greeted by jubilant fans at Buenos Aires airport and a bank holiday is declared in the country.

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TSB fined £49m over IT banking chaos

The bank is has been fined for an IT meltdown in 2018 that left customers unable to access accounts.

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Argentina: World Cup winners arrive in Buenos Aires after Qatar victory

Watch the Argentina team, led by captain Lionel Messi, arrive in Buenos Aires after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Robert De Niro: Woman 'tried to steal actor's gifts' from under tree in NYC

The 79-year-old actor came downstairs in his dressing gown after he heard the commotion.

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NI households to receive energy payment from January

The £600 is being delivered by the UK government in the absence of ministers at Stormont.

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World Cup 2022: How the world reacted to Argentina's win

One newspaper suggests a destiny has been fulfilled for Lionel Messi, while another says it is "spring once again in Argentina" - BBC Sport looks at how the world reacted to the World Cup final.

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COP15: Summit agrees on 'pact with nature'

A global deal to stop the destruction of nature is hailed as a historic moment.

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Who is striking? How this coming week’s walkouts will affect you

Useful information on strikes during the week up to Christmas, by the BBC’s Zoe Conway.

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Singapore's crypto ambitions shaken by FTX collapse

Users call for more regulation after state fund writes off investment in fallen cryptocurrency exchange.

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ANC conference: Mkhize rivals Ramaphosa in tight ANC party race

The South African president is in a tight race with former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to lead party.

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China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves

The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.

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Iraq: At least seven police killed in bomb and gun attack

No group has said it carried out the attack, but Iraqi officials blamed IS militants.

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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale

The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.

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Guns confiscated at US airports hit record levels

More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.

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Berlin AquaDom aquarium: Police not seeking suspects over explosion

Berlin police say a tweet asking for help in tracking down suspects linked to the incident is fake.

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Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China

The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China.

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A-League: Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory game abandoned after spectator injures player

The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator during a pitch invasion.

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Brisbane nativity camels returned safely after stroll

The three animals were seen wandering the Brisbane's streets after opening the gate of their enclosure.

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Ukraine missile struck as mum sat with child to do homework

Several people die after an attack on a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih.

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Fish tank explodes at Berlin Radisson Blu hotel

The giant aquarium at the Radisson Blu hotel was home to around 1,500 exotic fish before it burst.

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US-China chip war: How the technology dispute is playing out

Washington announced some of the broadest export controls on chipmakers in October.

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Berlin's giant AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open

Two people are reportedly injured and 100 firefighters are responding to the incident.

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Black Friday fails to boost retail sales

Online sales fell last month despite Black Friday offers, but people stocked up early on Christmas food.

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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: India defends cough syrups linked to Gambia child deaths

India's drug regulator says lab tests haven't shown any evidence of contamination in the four cough syrups.

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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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Tax rates to rise for higher earners in Scotland

The higher rate of income tax will go up from 41p to 42p in the pound and the top rate from 46p to 47p.

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Denmark's new government drops public holiday to boost defence budget

The new government says it will scrap a public holiday observed since the 17th Century.

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Boris Becker: Former Wimbledon champion released after serving eight months of prison sentence

Boris Becker is released from prison after serving eight months of his sentence for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.

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US charges China student with stalking peer who put up pro-democracy fliers

The music student is charged with threatening the girl for posting fliers urging more freedom in China.

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Grant Wahl: 'Nothing nefarious' in journalist's death during World Cup

The wife of Grant Wahl, the American journalist who died after collapsing in a World Cup press box, says there was nothing untoward in his death.

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China consulate clashes: Six Chinese officials removed from UK

A pro-democracy demonstration turned violent outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester in October.

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UK interest rates: How will a rise affect you and how high could it go?

Interest rates are expected to rise again as the cost if living goes up, so how could this affect you?

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World Cup 2022: Morocco fans' heartbreak as Doha flights cancelled

The last-minute cancellations sees many fans unable to travel to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

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Poor rail services caused by toxic mix, MPs told

There is a "total let-down" for rail passengers in the north of England, a transport committee hears.

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Dangerous Christmas lights listed for sale on Amazon and eBay, Which? finds

Testing by consumer group Which? finds some cheap lights fail to meet UK electrical safety regulations.

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Anger as Roma teen shot by Greek police dies

The 16-year-old was shot in the head in the city of Thessaloniki after allegedly stealing €20 of petrol.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament

Jacinda Ardern had just finished answering a question by David Seymour, the leader of a minor opposition partner.

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Train strikes: Support for walkouts not falling, insists RMT union boss

A series of strikes kicked off on Tuesday, bringing major disruption to the UK's rail network.

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New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern apologises for MP insult caught on mic

In a parliamentary debate, the New Zealand prime minister used the insult after sitting down.

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Ministers to hold emergency Cobra meeting amid wave of strikes

The government will discuss contingency plans, including using the military to cover border staff.

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Peru's new leader proposes early election amid protests

Dina Boluarte says she will ask Congress to bring elections forward by two years from 2026 to 2024.

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Ukraine war: Odesa port reopens after energy network hit

The Black Sea port of Odesa has resumed operations after Russian strikes against the city on Saturday.

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China to de-activate national Covid tracking app

It's a further sign that Beijing is moving away from its controversial zero-Covid strategy.

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Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla - 270km west of Brisbane.

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