The workers have been stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.
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Monday, November 27, 2023
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'
The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures.
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay
"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped.
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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose
Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.
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Only shop on Lismore saved after community buyout
Over 200 people backed the campaign to secure the Lismore's closure-threatened store for the future
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Saturday, November 25, 2023
Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll
President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.
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Trafalgar Square: Norwegian Christmas tree felled ahead of London journey
A tree is given to London every year as a token of thanks for support in the Second World War.
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Friday, November 24, 2023
HSBC mobile banking down for thousands across UK
The firm is investigating the problem, which comes on the busy shopping day Black Friday.
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Kenya floods: Seven feared dead after crossing flooded river in Makueni County
The group was returning home after meeting the First Lady in Nairobi when they were swept away.
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Black Friday: Amazon staff in Coventry strike
Workers striking in Coventry are supported by demonstrations in other European countries and the US.
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Thursday, November 23, 2023
Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns
With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.
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Households to be £1,900 poorer, says think tank
The government is on course to set a "grim" new record on living standards, Resolution Foundation says.
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Nissan to commit to making new Qashqai and Juke electric models in Sunderland
The investment is thought to be in the region of £1bn and will help preserve 6,000 jobs
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Dutch anti-Islam politician celebrates win
Geert Wilders wins a dramatic victory in the the Dutch general election.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
How lockdown inspired fight against period poverty
Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.
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North Korea spy satellite: South partially suspends military deal after launch
South Korea will resume surveillance flights along its border with the North.
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Drilling resumes to save trapped Indian workers
The 41 workers have been stuck for 10 days after an under-construction tunnel collapsed due to a landslide.
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Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’
Google search queries for “climate anxiety” rise dramatically, data given exclusively to BBC 100 Women suggests.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'
Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.
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Blackpink: Fans speculate as K-pop stars negotiate new contract
A slow drip of updates on contract negotiations leaves more questions than answers for fans
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Palestinian football's 'star defender' among players stuck in Gaza
Ibrahim Abuimeir and two others won't be able to play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Australia.
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Monday, November 20, 2023
A billion hearts break as India lose World Cup final
Cricket fans have taken to social media to express grief after Australia lifted the Cup on Sunday.
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OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss
The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft.
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OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss
The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft.
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Sunday, November 19, 2023
Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'
The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".
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Heathrow passengers facing delays after strong winds
Some travellers are waiting for hours after Air Traffic Control restricts take-offs and landings.
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Hunt does not rule out tax cuts in Autumn Statement
The chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg economic growth is his priority ahead of Wednesday's statement.
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X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm
US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site.
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Saturday, November 18, 2023
Joseph Boakai: Who is Liberia's next president, set to replace George Weah
Opposition candidate Joseph Boakai is set to be Liberia's next president, but what do we know about him?
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Rahul Dravid: The man behind India’s dream run in 2023 World Cup cricket
From a legendary batter to the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid has done it all.
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China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says
Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship.
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Friday, November 17, 2023
Tata Steel worker fears for home as job cuts loom
Owen Midwinter says he should be looking forward to Christmas but is worried he'll lose his house.
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Retail sales hit lowest level since 2021 lockdowns
Shoppers bought less in October amid higher prices, rising living costs and poor weather.
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Thousands of Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day
Employees staged the walkout on one of the store's busiest days of the year, when it gives away reusable holiday cups.
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
South East Water: Ofwat investigates possible supply failures
South East Water is the worst for water supply interruptions in England and Wales, Ofwat says.
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David Cameron makes first official visit to Ukraine
The new foreign secretary is visiting Kyiv, as President Zelensky thanks the UK for its support.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Jammu: At least 36 die after bus falls into India gorge
More than 50 passengers were on board when a bus skidded off a road in the Himalayas.
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Can government claim credit for fall in inflation?
The government says it has helped slow prices, but economists argue global factors are responsible.
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SA rugby office burglars touch but leave World Cup trophy
Burglars break into South Africa's Rugby Union HQ but decide not to steal the World Cup trophy.
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Watch the moment US Republican Senator challenges union leader to fight
Republican Markwayne Mullin rose from his seat at a hearing to challenge a union leader to a fight.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Dominica to create world's first sperm whale reserve
The Caribbean island will protect an area of ocean from commercial fishing to safeguard sperm whales.
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UK woman Rita Roberts identified 31 years after Belgium murder
The UK family of Rita Roberts saw her distinctive tattoo in a BBC News report and contacted police.
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Monday, November 13, 2023
Malaysian killer released from Australian immigration detention
An ex-policeman convicted in a politically charged Malaysia murder has been freed from immigration detention.
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Self-exiled Ivory Coast ex-PM Guillaume Soro plans return
Guillaume Soro, convicted in two court cases, says he now wans to "contribute to reconciliation".
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Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings
The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.
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Sunday, November 12, 2023
Mein Kampf found in Hamas base - Israeli president
Isaac Herzog told the BBC that Hitler's book was found at a site used by Hamas in northern Gaza.
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Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base
More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.
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In Gaza, fleeing refugees face hunger and disease: 'We are in the Dark Ages’
Hundreds of thousands who fled bombs are now washing in polluted seawater and sleeping in packed tents.
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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case
Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching.
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Saturday, November 11, 2023
Luis Díaz's father speaks for first time since kidnap
The Liverpool FC footballer's father spoke of his plight after being held by Colombian guerrillas.
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