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Wednesday 30 November 2022

New Zealand and Finland PMs shoot down reporter's 'similar age' question

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern and Finland's Sanna Marin gave pointed replies on gender and their roles.

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Hakeem Jeffries: The Democrat who is replacing Nancy Pelosi as leader

With his unanimous election, the New Yorker becomes the first black person to lead a party in Congress.

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San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'

San Francisco’s ruling Board of Supervisors votes to allow the city’s police to use lethal robots.

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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79

The singer-songwriter, behind some of the group's biggest hits, dies after an illness, her family says.

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IS announces leader's death and names replacement

The jihadist group says Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi has been killed but gives no details.

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Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed accused of defaming Aisha Buhari

The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation.

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Tuesday 29 November 2022

Ukraine war: The surrender hotline for Russian soldiers

The "I Want To Live" project says it is getting up to 100 enquiries a day from invading troops.

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Oath Keepers: ‘How I escaped my father’s militia’

Militia leader Stewart Rhodes could face two decades in prison. It took his son years to escape him.

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Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

Founder Stewart Rhodes and one other member, Kelly Meggs, were both found guilty on the rare charge.

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Somalia meteorite: Joy as scientists find two new minerals

Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall.

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Shenzhou-15: China sends astronauts to Tiangong space station

China has sent astronauts to live on its space station, the second permanent outpost in orbit.

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Suitcase murder-suspect due before NZ court

A woman was arrested in South Korea after human remains were found in a suitcase bought at an auction.

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Monday 28 November 2022

Bird flu: What is it and what's behind the outbreak?

Why is bird flu so bad this year and why are scientists so concerned?

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Philippines sees a pandemic boom in child sex abuse

Lockdowns and school closures left children at home with poor parents, desperate to make money.

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Minnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk

The ice broke on Upper Red Lake, a popular ice fishing destination in the state of Minnesota.

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China Covid: How five dramatic days of protests unfolded

After a deadly fire in a locked down building, people are demanding an end to Covid restrictions.

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Avian flu kills 50 million birds in record US outbreak

While the risk for humans is low, authorities warn that safety measures should be taken near birds.

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Netanyahu signs Israel coalition deal with anti-LGBT Noam party

Israel's PM-designate will hand a government post to a homophobic ultra-nationalist party leader.

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Ecuador gangs: Gunmen storm hospital in attempt to kill teen

Gang members took staff hostage and exchanged fire with police before they were arrested.

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Sunday 27 November 2022

World Cup 2022: Clashes in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

Police use water cannon and tear gas to deal with unrest in the centre of Brussels on Sunday.

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'Miya' Museum: The controversy around Assam's 'Muslim' museum

Authorities in India's Assam state sealed a museum dedicated to Muslims - and many are asking why.

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World Cup 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada - Andrej Kramaric scores twice to send Canada out

Alphonso Davies scores Canada's first-ever World Cup goal, but it is not enough to stop them being knocked out following a defeat by Croatia.

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World Cup 2022: Fouling Neymar 'has to stop', Brazil coach Tite says

Brazil head coach Tite says the high number of fouls on Neymar "has to stop" after the forward was injured in their group-stage victory over Serbia.

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Zero-Covid anger grows after deadly China fire

Protesters take to the streets in Shanghai and Nanjing in response to a fire that killed 10 in Urumqi.

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Saturday 26 November 2022

Queen Camilla to scrap tradition of ladies-in-waiting

The Queen Consort is ending the traditional title of ladies-in-waiting for assistants at events.

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Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate

The government and opposition agree that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects.

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Ukraine conflict: How much damage has Russia done to power supplies?

Russian air strikes have hit power supplies and health services, putting millions of lives at risk.

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Equatorial Guinea: World's longest-serving president to continue 43-year-rule

Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema has led the country's authoritarian regime for 43 years.

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Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

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Friday 25 November 2022

Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct

The 78-year-old actor is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in 2017, judicial officials say.

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US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone.

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World Cup: Iran protesters confronted at World Cup game against Wales

Some fans had flags and T-shirts confiscated while others were shouted at and harassed.

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Emergencies Act: Trudeau defends use to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests

The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter.

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Swedish brothers face trial on Russia spy charges

Two brothers are accused of selling state secrets to Moscow in a case "unlike any other in 20 years".

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China Xinjiang: Ten dead in Urumqi residential block fire

The blaze in Urumqi - under Covid restrictions since August - has caused anger online.

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Thursday 24 November 2022

Kanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of 'toxic' behaviour

Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West's "problematic behaviour".

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Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg.

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Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law

Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned.

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Wednesday 23 November 2022

The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests

Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation.

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World Cup 2022: What has and hasn’t been banned in Qatar?

Are supporters in Qatar managing to keep up with the changes over alcohol, kit and freedom of speech?

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Kosovo: Why is trouble flaring up between Serbs and the Albanian-led government?

Serbs have been demonstrating in Kosovo, raising fears of renewed ethnic hostilities.

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Danish World Cup pundit hears of mother's death

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast.

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Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine.

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Malawi ex-leader's stepson held over mass graves of suspected migrants

Police discovered 30 bodies, believed to be of migrants who were being trafficked, in October.

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Tuesday 22 November 2022

Bolsonaro party challenges Brazil election result

The outgoing far-right leader's party claims - without proof - that some voting machines were faulty.

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Mumbai's Aarey forest: The woman fighting to protect it from metro project

Pramila is protesting against a train depot being built in the forest where her community lives alongside leopards.

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Viktor Orban 'Greater Hungary' scarf angers Romania and Ukraine

Neighbours protest after Hungary's nationalist PM wore a scarf showing his country much expanded.

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Ukraine war: Russian ambassador quizzed over alleged war crimes

Russia's UK ambassador is asked whether he accepts his country has committed war crimes in Ukraine.

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Ukraine monastery raid as SBU targets Russian agents

Kyiv authorities say they want to stop Russia using the site for sabotage, intelligence or weapons.

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World Cup 2022: Qatari official tells reporter to remove OneLove armband

A Danish reporter is seen being ordered to remove his OneLove armband in Qatar.

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Tanzania plane crash: Police unprepared for rescue effort, report finds

Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders.

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Monday 21 November 2022

Rwanda's electric vehicle push has a faltering start

In a developing country like Rwanda building a market for electric cars has proved challenging.

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Qatar World Cup 2022: I walked 1,600km to get here

Saudi fan Abdullah al-Salmi walked all the way from his home in Jeddah to Doha to see the football tournament.

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Gunmen abduct dozens in Nigeria's Zamfara state

At least 130 people including women, children and the elderly were taken, a local official says.

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South African court orders release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus

The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule.

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Millions of lives under threat in Ukraine this winter - WHO

Millions are at risk as winter sets in as many are without power, a WHO official warns.

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Vehicle crashes into Apple store in Massachusetts

Authorities say at least five people have been injured following the incident.

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Sunday 20 November 2022

Changing the lives of Senegalese people disabled by clubfoot

As Cape Town hosts Africa's first ever conference on clubfoot, the BBC witnesses a pioneering treatment in Senegal.

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Lima airport: Truck hit by plane on Peru runway was on planned drill

Officials say the fire truck was doing drills when it was hit by the jet, killing two firefighters.

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Wow! Meteor lights up Norway's night sky

The unusually bright meteor - called a bolide - belongs to an annual shower called the northern Taurids.

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Saturday 19 November 2022

Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity.

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Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account

The ban against the ex-US president is lifted, but Trump says he sees no reason to return.

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Equatorial Guinea's Obiang: World's longest-serving president eyes re-election

The 80-year-old president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has been in power for 43 years.

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Benzema out of Qatar World Cup

France striker Karim Benzema is out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he sustained a thigh injury in training.

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Jang Jung Hyuck: ‘Compared to escaping North Korea, the fights feel like nothing’

Jang Jung Hyuck used kickboxing to cope with the trauma of escaping North Korea.

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Safe haven laws and the surrendered infants in US

Michelle told no-one she was pregnant. So when she gave birth by the roadside, she did something she came to regret.

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The Ethiopian scientist on the search for water on the moon

Nasa research engineer Berhanu Bulcha is working on locating the vital liquid under the lunar surface.

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Talking therapy: How ice cream is helping people discuss difficult topics

Artist Annie Nicholson's work has centred around grief since she lost family members in a tragic accident.

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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected.

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Friday 18 November 2022

Snowstorm hits New York state

About six million people from Michigan to New York are under alerts for so-called lake effect snow.

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Ukraine war: Were Russian soldiers shot after surrendering?

Video has emerged that Russia says shows the killing of their surrendering troops in eastern Ukraine.

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The emotional moment a chimpanzee mum meets newborn

After a C-section, Mahle the chimp finally meets her baby at Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas.

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Special counsel to oversee criminal investigations into Donald Trump

The special counsel will ultimately decide whether to file criminal charges against the former president.

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Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week.

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Ukraine war: Almost half Ukraine's energy system disabled, PM says

As temperatures drop below freezing, Russian missiles have crippled parts of the country's energy system.

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Thursday 17 November 2022

Elon Musk: Twitter closes offices until next week

It comes amid reports that large numbers of staff have resigned from the social media platform.

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Nancy Pelosi: Five key moments in House speaker's career

As the House of Representatives leader announces she will stand aside, here's how she made her mark.

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Skyroot, Digantar: The private firms helping India aim high in space

India's space industry wants to enter the big league with the help of private firms and start-ups.

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Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza.

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Israel PM-elect Netanyahu's deal plans to bolster settlements

Benjamin Netanyahu's deal with a far-right ally could inflame tensions with Palestinians and allies.

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Adnan Oktar: TV cult preacher jailed for 8,658 years in Turkey

Adnan Oktar has been convicted of sexual assault and abuse of minors in Turkey.

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Tuesday 15 November 2022

Amazon staff laid off as tech giants cut costs, according to LinkedIn posts

This week it was reported that the firm is planning to cut 10,000 jobs, around 3% of its office staff.

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Virginia McLaurin: Woman who danced with Obamas dies at 113

Virginia McLaurin lived her dream of not just seeing the first black president, but dancing with him at the White House.

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Ukraine war: Russia denies responsibility for Poland blast

Two people are killed in a missile strike in Poland, with Moscow and Kyiv trading blame over the blast.

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Small firms have a big role fighting climate change

It's not just big corporates which need to cut their carbon footprint, small firms also have a part to play.

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Watch: The babies born as world population hits 8bn

Mothers around the world share their thoughts as their babies' birth coincides with a huge population milestone.

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Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk.

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Monday 14 November 2022

What to do with 18 shipping containers of rotting cabbages

The cargo salvage industry has a key role in global trade by dealing with unwanted containers.

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Dallas air show crash: Victims in collision of WWII planes identified

Here is what we know about the six victims in Saturday's collision at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow.

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Ukraine round-up: Zelensky's Kherson warning, war letters and watermelon

The Ukrainian leader says there's a long way to go - and a jailed Russian activist writes to the BBC.

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Why did Zelensky want a watermelon in Kherson?

Since Russia's retreat from the region memes of the fruit have been widely shared online.

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Ukraine war: Zambia demands answers for death of student Lemekhani Nyirenda

Lemekhani Nyirenda was serving a nine-year prison sentence when he went off to fight for Russia.

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Sunday 13 November 2022

Hong Kong calls for probe after rugby match protest song

It comes after a pro-democracy protest song was played instead of China's national anthem.

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Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

The Amazon founder commended the country music star for her commitment to improving literacy.

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COP27: Fears of compromise on key 1.5C global temperature issue

There are fears the commitment to a key warming limit may soften as nations seek agreement in Egypt.

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EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years.

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Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump.

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US midterms: Republicans blame Trump and McConnell for poor showing

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate.

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Saturday 12 November 2022

US midterms: Democrats retain control of Senate after key Nevada victory

The results for Joe Biden's Democrats amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years.

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Remembrance: Finding the faces of forgotten comrades

Brian Hough was only 18 when he fought in the Korean War but 70 years on he's trying to keep the memory of fallen soldiers alive.

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Dallas: Two vintage World World II planes collide at air show

Footage shows the planes striking each other at low altitude, breaking one of the aircraft in half.

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People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia.

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Dallas air show crash: Two World War Two planes collide in mid-air

Footage shows the two planes colliding at a commemorative air show near Dallas in Texas.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Friday 11 November 2022

G20 in Bali: Trouble in paradise as leaders gather

Host and Indonesian president Joko Widodo wants to play dealmaker at the G20. Can he pull it off?

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Takeoff: Drake and Justin Bieber join fans at Atlanta memorial to Migos rapper

Fans packed into an Atlanta stadium in a "celebration of life" ceremony for the 28-year-old musician.

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Big Ben’s iconic bongs return after restoration work

The bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday.

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COP27: Joe Biden issues climate rallying cry to world leaders

The US president also defends his country's climate leadership at the UN summit COP27.

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Swedish brothers charged as spies for Russia

The men are suspected of passing information to Russia's military intelligence service over 10 years.

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Remains of US soldier Tommie Hanks identified after 72 years

Tommie Hanks was 27 years old when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War in 1950.

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Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players

The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience.

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US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss

Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods.

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Thursday 10 November 2022

Venezuelan boy translates World Cup sticker album into braille

Sebastián Filoramo from Venezuela is using his own braille typewriter to make the album more accessible.

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DC attorney general sues NFL and Washington Commanders

Prosecutors allege Washington's NFL team lied to fans about efforts to probe a "hostile" workplace.

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Russian-Canadian arrested over global LockBit ransomware campaign

Mikhail Vasiliev is accused of involvement in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide.

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Kherson: As Russia retreats, Ukrainians still fear a trap

"I learnt not to believe a word the Russians say," one resident tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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Wednesday 9 November 2022

T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya’s story of pain, grit and glory

Whether Hardik Pandya is a second Kapil Dev or not, he is the modern-day cricketer India needs.

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Biden chuckles at thought of Trump running again

The US president was asked what he would tell foreign leaders about Donald Trump's potential run.

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Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'.

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Kherson: Locals' trepidation as Russians prepare withdrawal

The city's residents feel mounting dread, wondering what the occupiers will do as they leave.

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Saudi police release US mother arrested for 'destabilising public order'

Carly Morris says she has been trapped in the kingdom with her young daughter for three years.

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Jennifer Aniston has zero regrets about trying IVF

The Morning Show and Friends star says she tried to get pregnant but "the ship has sailed".

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Tuesday 8 November 2022

Medibank: Data stolen from Australia health insurance available online

The information released includes details about customers' medical procedures.

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COP27: What is the climate impact of private jets?

Demonstrators in Amsterdam stopped private jets taking off ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference.

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US midterms: Donald Trump says his announcement next week will be 'very exciting day'

Speaking in Florida, the ex-president says his announcement next week will be "a very exciting day".

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Bulgarian policeman shot dead patrolling Turkish border for migrants

A Bulgarian officer was shot by suspected migrant traffickers on the Turkish border, officials say.

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Monday 7 November 2022

Christchurch mass killer appeals against conviction and sentence

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said Brenton Tarrant's appeal was an attempt to "revictimise people".

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Trudeau accuses China of 'aggressive' election interference

It follows reports that Canada has identified 11 Beijing-funded candidates at the 2019 elections.

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The big moments to watch for on US election night

As America prepares to go to the polls, we take you through how the drama might unfold on the night

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Putin allies who criticise Russia's war machine

The top brass have been sharply criticised over the war by Ramzan Kadyrov and Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family pin hopes on PM

Alaa Abdel Fattah's sister says she "hopes and trusts" Rishi Sunak will secure his release in Egypt.

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Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended.

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Sunday 6 November 2022

Ethiopia conflict: Looking for clues in video of forgotten massacre

As a truce is agreed in Ethiopia's bitter civil war, we investigate a massacre caught on video.

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Why slave descendants want the Benin Bronzes to stay in US

A group of African Americans wants to stop the return of some Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.

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The agony of not knowing, as Mariupol mass burial sites grow

Residents described the heartache of not knowing where their family members are buried.

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US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online

The BBC's Marianna Spring investigates what voters are being recommended online at a turbulent time for US politics

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Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

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Saturday 5 November 2022

Peru anti-government protest grips capital Lima

Thousands of demonstrators march through Lima demanding that President Castillo resign.

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COP27: 'Watershed moment' as UN climate summit begins

Nations are being urged to turn pledges into action as the UN climate conference opens in Egypt.

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Why abortion matters in crucial US elections

Inflation is voters' top issue, but Democrats hope anger over abortion bans will boost turnout.

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Duelling US presidents descend on key swing state Pennsylvania

Trump, Obama and Biden all rally in Pennsylvania, urging Americans to vote in the midterm elections.

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Aaron Carter: Singer, rapper and brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick dies aged 34

Aaron Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter.

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Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

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Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover

The former CEO appeared to agree with the dismissals, saying he had grown the company "too quickly".

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Friday 4 November 2022

COP27: Climate anxiety is rising - it might be a good thing

As another UN summit kicks off, experts say climate anxiety could help solve the problem.

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'We know where your family live' - Ukrainian fighters face online death threats

A BBC investigation finds that Ukrainian soldiers and pro-Ukrainian activists are being targeted on Telegram.

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Itaewon crush: How South Korea let down its young people

The tragedy has sense that a younger generation has been betrayed is widely shared in South Korea.

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Ukraine war: Putin allows former criminals to be conscripted

Russian murderers and drug dealers who have served their time face being sent to serve in Ukraine.

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Imran Khan speaks publicly for first time since surviving shooting

In his first comments since the attack, Pakistan's former PM says two shooters tried to kill him.

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Sudhir Suri: Radical Hindu leader shot dead in Amritsar

Sudhir Suri was shot several times while protesting in the holy Sikh city of Amritsar.

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Thursday 3 November 2022

India gambles on building a leading drone industry

A ban on imported drones has spurred Indian firms to make drones and train pilots.

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Itaewon crush: The policeman who tried to stop Seoul's Halloween disaster

Inspector Kim has been praised by the public but he wants the focus to remain on the victims' families.

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Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital after hammer attack

The husband of one of the most powerful politicians in the US is said to remain under medical care at home.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv residents adapting to night-time power cuts

People living in Ukraine's capital Kyiv are having to get used to living in a much darker environment.

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Cassius Turvey: Aboriginal boy's killing puts spotlight on racism in Australia

The alleged murder of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey has caused grief and anger across Australia.

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Blank Panther: Wakanda Forever cast arrive at London's premiere

Stars of the film including Michaela Coel, Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong'o are on the red carpet.

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Ethiopia civil war: Tigray truce a triumph PM Abiy Ahmed

Huge concessions have been made by Tigray leaders to end a two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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Wednesday 2 November 2022

FBI arrests two members of extremist 'Boogaloo' group

One of the pair allegedly threatened to blow up Facebook's headquarters and the US tax collection agency.

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Iran protests: The dance video I dared not share

Dancer Sarina was banned from performing but is now sharing her work in solidarity with protesting women.

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Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is you' copyright lawsuit dropped

A copyright claim against the hit song All I Want for Christmas is You has been withdrawn.

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Iran police force says it is investigating protester shooting video

Footage showed officers beating a man, driving over him with a motorbike and then shooting him.

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Russian commanders discussed using nuclear arms in Ukraine, says US

Military leaders are said to have talked about how and when they might use the weapons in Ukraine.

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South Korea video shows missiles being fired

The South Korean Defence Ministry released video purportedly showing retaliation towards the north.

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Tuesday 1 November 2022

Brazil: Chaotic scenes as Bolsonaro's supporters take to the streets

Protests continue throughout the country as President Bolsonaro breaks his silence days after his election defeat.

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Takeoff: Police chief says sometimes hip hop gets a bad name

Police in Houston pay tribute to "a great young man" as they confirm the death of US rapper Takeoff.

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Ukraine round-up: UK helps Ukraine in cyber war and Russian banker defies Putin

A secret programme to defend Ukraine's cyberspace is revealed, and an oligarch gives up Russian citizenship.

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Kansas woman who led all-female IS battalion sentenced to 20 years

Allison Fluke-Ekren also admitted training more than 100 women and girls, including some as young as 10.

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South Korea: How the Halloween tragedy unfolded

The incident occurred on Saturday night, as tens of thousands celebrated Halloween in Itaewon.

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