The country has overwhelmingly voted No to a proposal aimed at elevating First Nations voices.
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Saturday, October 14, 2023
China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.
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Gaza Strip in maps: What it's like for the people that live there
Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water.
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Friday, October 13, 2023
China deported 'large number' of N Korean defectors - Seoul
Sources in China said that up to 600 defectors were put on trucks and forcibly sent back on Monday.
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Sri Lanka crisis: Colombo reaches debt deal with China
The agreement paves the way for the South Asian nation to secure more funding from the IMF.
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Germany migrants: Seven dead after vehicle crashes in Bavaria
Authorities said the driver of a "suspected smuggling vehicle" attempted to evade police before losing control.
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Watch: Scalise bows out of Speaker’s race, citing ‘schisms’
Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become Speaker of the House just a day after his party nominated him.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley banned over Epstein scandal
Jes Staley can no longer hold senior positions in the UK and has been fined £1.8m.
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Carillion: Record fine for KPMG over 'exceptional' failure
KPMG given £21m fine for "exceptional" failures in its accounting work for collapsed construction giant.
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Microsoft in $29bn back taxes dispute in US
The IRS has been auditing how the firm allocates profits among countries and jurisdictions.
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California player wins $1.76bn Powerball jackpot
A single ticket, sold north of Los Angeles, is the second-largest lottery win in history.
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This night is sparkling: Taylor Swift greets fans on red carpet
The star greeted fans for the world premiere of the film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles.
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Poland election: Bitter campaign splits country ahead of key vote
It's seen as the most important vote since communism's end in 1989. What direction will Poland take?
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Scalise: Five things to know about US House Speaker hopeful
The Representative from Louisiana has quickly risen through the ranks of House Republicans.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Timelapse captures stunning sunrise in Mauna Kea, Hawaii
The Subaru Telescope All-Sky Camera captured the images of the morning sky over Hawaii on Tuesday.
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Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage
Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.
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Next set to buy rival brand Fat Face in latest High Street buy
High Street chain Next is understood to be close to buying rival fashion chain Fat Face.
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Gaza: Children screamed in street as we fled 2am air strike
Power runs out in Gaza after another night of massive destruction by Israeli forces.
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Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record
Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.
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Lyse Doucet moves to safety during live Israel report
The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
People struggle to leave Israel after more flights cut
BA, Virgin Atlantic and El Al are now the only airlines with direct flights from Israel to the UK.
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Warm weather delays early Christmas food sales
The unusually mild weather has led to fewer people buying Christmas puddings and seasonal biscuits.
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Unity boss resigns after game engine pricing backlash
The firm powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.
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Technology festival's sock that detect Alzheimer's signs
The socks, which can detect the early signs of the condition, are among innovations on show in Bristol.
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Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai
President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.
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Inside Israel and Gaza as rockets and gun fights hit region
Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.
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Monday, October 9, 2023
'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon
Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.
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Nobel economics prize awarded to Claudia Goldin for work on gender pay gap
American Claudia Goldin is only the third woman to receive the prestigious economics prize.
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Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors
Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.
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My landlord wanted to put the rent up 35% despite cap
Catherine Sheldon says she is now having to leave the property, with nowhere else to go that she can afford.
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The story from inside the Supernova festival site
More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.
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Gaza hospital deluged as Israel retaliation kills and wounds hundreds
A BBC reporter in Gaza says there is almost no power and hospitals are overrun after Israeli air strikes.
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Israel attack: 12 Thai nationals killed, 11 kidnapped
30,000 Thai nationals work in Israel, and Thai air force planes are on standby to fly its citizens home.
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Sunday, October 8, 2023
Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets from Gaza
Sirens are heard in the Israeli city of Ashkelon, as missiles fired from Gaza are intercepted.
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Footage shows scale of destruction after Israeli air strikes on Gaza
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 313 people, Palestinian officials say.
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Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?
Poland's upcoming elections have been called the most important since the fall of communism in 1989.
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Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters
Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.
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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza
Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.
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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded
Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.
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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza
People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.
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Saturday, October 7, 2023
Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake
The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.
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Friday, October 6, 2023
Iran's activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
The imprisoned campaigner is honoured for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran.
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What's going on at Metro Bank?
Bosses say there are no concerns about its finances after reports it was looking to raise millions.
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South Africa's Kruger National Park study: Animals fear human voices more than lions
Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.
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Good decision or waste of money? US voters on Biden's border wall expansion
A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.
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House price falls expected into new year, Halifax says
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still falling, but the rate of reduction has slowed.
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Thursday, October 5, 2023
Sikkim: Race against time to save 102 missing in India floods
Severe floods have killed 14 and left dozens missing in the Himalayan state of Sikkim.
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India flash floods: More than 100 missing in Sikkim state
Hundreds of search and rescue officers have been deployed across the state of Sikkim.
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HS2: No new compensation for those affected by rail route, says minister
There will be no new money for displaced people and firms along the scrapped route, the government says.
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Police bodycam shows rescue of a woman stuck under a pier in Brooklyn
Video captures the moment New York police pulled a woman hanging over water to safety in Brooklyn.
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