Sierra Leone prison breaks were co-ordinated - minister

The government is determining whether armed attacks on capital city Freetown were an attempted coup.

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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict

As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers explore new ways to reach trapped Indians

The workers have been stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.

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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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