UK regulator opposes Microsoft deal to buy Activision

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would lead to higher prices and fewer choices for gamers.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Fire at Turkey port adds to quake disruption

Despite claims the fire had been extinguished, the BBC witnessed it still smouldering on Wednesday.

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Notorious Russian nationalist Igor Mangushev shot dead in Ukraine

Igor Mangushev was shot in the head and his killing sparks speculation about who was to blame.

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Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded

The letters, written during her English captivity, were found during a trawl of French archives.

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New Zealand drug bust: Batman-labelled cocaine haul seized at sea

A naval vessel intercepted a massive 3.2 tonnes haul found drifting in the Pacific Ocean.

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Australia blocks coal mine to protect Great Barrier Reef

It is the first time the government has rejected such a proposal, saying it posed an "unacceptable risk".

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Warning hundreds of England bus services face cuts

Up to 15% of services could be scrapped in the coming weeks if government funding is not renewed, an industry body says

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Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader

Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders.

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Ecuador polls: Murdered candidate elected as mayor

Omar Menéndez was shot dead the evening before the election during a brutal attack on his headquarters.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario'

Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse.

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Kerala: The transgender couple whose pregnancy photos went viral

The couple have paused their gender transition to have a baby together.

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BP sees biggest profit in 114 year history after oil and gas prices soar

The firm's profits more than double after oil and gas prices surged last year following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: 'We need help, north-west Syria is a disaster area'

A spokesman for the Syrian Civil Defence calls on the international community to act.

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M&Co: Renfrewshire clothing chain to close all 170 stores

The Scottish company, which used to be known as Mackays, employs almost 2,000 people across the UK.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake: Aerial footage shows Syria aftermath

Drone footage shows the earthquake aftermath and the search and rescue operation in Idlib, Syria.

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How NHS strikes on Monday 6 February will affect you

What you need to know about strikes by nurses and ambulance workers by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

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Weekend avalanches kill 10 in Austria and Switzerland

Officials in western Austria warned winter sports enthusiasts of dangerous conditions in the area.

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Iran protests: Thousands of prisoners pardoned by ayatollah

Iranians involved in anti-government protests are among those set to be released.

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Situation in east Ukraine getting tougher, says Zelensky

Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region are facing very difficult conditions, the country's president says.

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Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations

Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US's top diplomat.

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Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject 'venom of hatred'

On the last day of his visit, throngs of South Sudanese filled John Garang Mausoleum to greet him.

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Video appears to show China 'spy' balloon being shot down

The white balloon - which the US has confirmed bringing down - is seen falling through the sky.

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Ohio train: Huge fire breaks out after derailment

Flames light the sky over a village near Pittsburgh after about 50 carriages reportedly derail.

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Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'

The country's internet regulator says the ban will remain in place until all material is removed.

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Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's bodies recovered in prisoner swap - Ukraine

Kyiv says Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's remains were handed over as part of a prisoner swap.

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Perth shark attack: Teenage girl dies in Swan River

The 16-year-old girl was thought to have been swimming in the Swan River, Western Australia Police say.

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Chile wildfires: State of emergency declared in two regions

Several people are killed in Chile as wildfires sweep through 14,000 hectares.

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Designer Paco Rabanne dies aged 88

Paco Rabanne, best known for his perfumes and fashion designs, dies aged 88

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Steven Bartlett: Firm founded by Dragons' Den star to sell for £7.7m

Social media agency Social Chain, founded by Steven Bartlett in Manchester, is set to be sold.

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Ismail Mashal: Taliban arrests Afghan professor who backed girls' education

Prof Ismail Mashal is an outspoken critic of the Taliban's restrictions on women's education.

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Samsung boss says he would not give a child under 11 a smartphone

Samsung Mobile UK boss says the decision is down to parental choice and safe internet browsing is paramount.

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Willie Kimani: Kenya ex-policeman sentenced to death for lawyer's murder

Willie Kimani, his client and driver were abducted, tortured, killed and their bodies dumped in a river.

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Fraud claims against Adani group spark political row in India

Opposition leaders demand an investigation into the Adani Group amid allegations of financial fraud.

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Adani: How the billionaire's empire lost $100bn in days

The business tycoon has seen billions wiped off his wealth after a US investment firm's scathing report.

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UK to see shorter recession, says Bank of England

It comes as the Bank raises rates to 4% - the highest since 2008 - as it tries to tackle soaring prices.

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Pakistan mosque blast: Bomber used police uniform as disguise, official says

CCTV footage reveals the movements of the man who blew up a mosque on Monday.

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The trucks ditching diesel and drivers

From addressing the climate emergency to the shortage of HGV drivers, is this the future?

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Two MEPs lose immunity in Qatargate corruption case

Marc Tarabella and Andrea Cozzolino deny wrongdoing as a scandal rocks the European Parliament.

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Mobile phone fraud: 'They stole £22,500 using my banking app'

Banks are being caught off guard by the growing threat of mobile phone fraud, says charity the Fraud Advisory Panel.

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NFL great Tom Brady retires 'for good'

Legendary quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady says he is retiring after 23 seasons in the NFL.

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Jovenel Moise: Four suspects in Haiti leader's killing sent to US

The men are the latest to be charged over the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

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Andrew Tate: 'You know I'm innocent' - influencer yells to reporters

The influencer and his brother Tristan arrive at court to appeal against the decision to keep them detained.

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Pope in DR Congo: Dancing and huge crowds greet Pope Francis

The BBC's Aleem Maqbool joins worshippers on the streets as Pope Francis makes a long-awaited appearance.

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Pope Francis in DR Congo: A million gather for Kinshasa mass

This is said to be the second largest mass Pope Francis has held, after one in the Philippines in 2014.

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Myanmar coup anniversary: 'Silent strike' marks two years of military rule

Protesters urge the public to stay at home as the military is hit by new Western sanctions.

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Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia

Emergency services had "literally found the needle in the haystack", authorities said.

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Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in fourth suspicious incident

Two missing monkeys are the latest in a string of suspicious incidents over the past three weeks.

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Paperchase: Stationary chain falls into administration

The struggling High Street stationery chain has failed to find a buyer, leaving 820 jobs under threat.

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More than 2,000 roles at risk at Tesco

The roles are at risk at Tesco as it announces more changes to the way it runs its supermarkets.

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French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64.

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