Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine

Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Israel election: Netanyahu seeks comeback as country votes

The controversial former prime minister could return to power, as opponents try to block him.

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US midterms: The $6bn election advert spending spree

The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv locals queue for water after Russian strikes

Missiles on key facilities across Ukraine on Monday cause power cuts and water shortages.

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Brazil election: Bolsonaro yet to concede after Lula's win

Jair Bolsonaro, who narrowly lost, has not spoken publicly since his election defeat.

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Elon Musk dissolves Twitter's board of directors

It means he cements his control over the company by becoming its sole director.

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Ukraine war: Grain ships leave Ukraine ports despite Russian pull-out

Ukraine says 12 vessels sail from its ports but Russia warns this is too risky after leaving a key deal.

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Brazil election: A moment in history as Lula returns

The leftist who led Brazil in 2003-2011 makes a dramatic return - but unity may prove elusive.

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Musk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts

The billionaire completed his takeover of the platform, bringing to an end months of legal wrangling.

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Nigeria floods: 'I have nowhere to go'

More than a million people are homeless after some of the worst flooding the country has ever seen.

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Brazil elections: Cheers and tears as Lula beats Bolsonaro

Supporters of the left-wing leader erupt with joy as Bolsonaro fails to win a second term in power.

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Indonesia syrup deaths: Parents demand accountability as toll rises

Distraught parents demand answers after at least 157 children died from acute kidney injury.

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Switzerland sets record with world's longest passenger train

The 1.9km (1.2 mile) long train, which is composed of 100 coaches, has completed a 25km journey.

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Chennai: The Indian man who makes quirky bicycles from scraps

The unique bicycles designed and made by Rajendran from Tamil Nadu state can make anyone stop and stare.

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Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak's wife?

Rishi Sunak's wife is a billionaire's daughter who has divided her life between three continents.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro and Lula battle it out for top job

Brazilians on both sides of the political divide say they are anxious ahead of the deciding vote.

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Seoul crush witnesses describe 'out of control' scene

Two 21-year-olds say the sight of first-aiders treating crowds was like something out of a film.

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Meet the designers with learning disabilities

A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia.

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South Korea Halloween crush: Video shows panic as crowd surges

Halloween revellers are seen struggling in huge crowds as emergency services attend the scene.

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Will Donald Trump go back on to Twitter?

Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with Elon Musk, its new owner, but times have changed.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv set for longer power cuts after air strikes

Russian strikes on energy infrastructure leave Ukrainians facing power cuts of more than four hours.

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Qatar 2022: Why are people protesting about the World Cup host?

World Cup host Qatar is receiving complaints over its human rights record and laws on homosexuality.

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Putin pins Ukraine hopes on winter and divisive US politics

As fears grow of Russian nuclear escalation over Ukraine, Steve Rosenberg explains why he considers such a drastic step unlikely.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 October 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Freedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears

A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests.

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Norway charges man accused of being Russian spy

The man, named in Norwegian media as Mikhail Mikushin, had posed as a Brazilian academic.

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Elon Musk completes $44bn Twitter takeover

Twitter's chief executive and finance boss are reportedly ousted as the tycoon acquires the social media platform.

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How Brazil's election campaign turned ugly

From disputed polls to "conspirituality", round two of Brazil's presidential election has split society.

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Sliding yen: What is happening to the Japanese currency?

The country's central bank is expected to keep interest rates below zero even as the currency slides.

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Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader

Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life.

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One dead and Arsenal player hurt in Italy stabbing

Among those injured in the attack near Milan was Pablo Mari, a footballer on loan from Arsenal.

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Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.

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New Zealand Instagram couple 'relieved' after leaving Iran

Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray vanished after entering Iran in July to film for their blog.

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Svalbard: The race to save the fastest-warming place on Earth

Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago, is thought to be heating at six times the global average.

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Aastha Arora: Where is India's billionth baby now?

The BBC revisits Aastha Arora - "the special baby" whose birth in 2000 made global headlines.

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Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban

Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya.

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The impact of Iran's uprising beyond its borders

Tensions in Iraqi Kurdistan are high, following several missile and drone attacks in the region from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

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Australia World Cup team hits out at hosts Qatar

Australia players have appeared in a video message highlighting the human rights record of 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar.

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Six children in same Uganda family catch Ebola

Their schools in the capital Kampala have not been closed - yet the virus is highly contagious.

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Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world.

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Politics increasingly a deal-breaker on US dating scene

With US midterm elections looming, singles yearn more than ever to meet their ideological soulmate.

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Ukraine war: Russia troop deployment to Belarus prompts speculation

Russia is sending thousands more troops to Belarus. Is the country going to join the war in Ukraine?

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North Korea tensions: Why is Kim Jong-un upping the pressure?

As the Koreas trade warning shots, the situation on the peninsula is at its most volatile in years.

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Brazil election: Accusations and misinformation on the campaign trail

President Bolsonaro faces rival Lula da Silva in a second-round run-off on 30 October.

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Lebanon: Iraqi tourists provide unlikely boost for failing economy

Despite power cuts, shortages and political strife, Iraqis (and their dollars) are coming to Lebanon.

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COP27: What is the Egypt climate conference and why is it important?

This year's climate summit comes amid spiralling energy costs and diplomatic tensions.

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Nedd Brockmann: The man who ran across Australia in 47 days

Nedd Brockmann ran 3,953 km (2,456 miles), inspired a nation and raised millions for charity.

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Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine

The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party.

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Ukraine war: UN nuclear watchdog to inspect Ukrainian sites

The visit comes after Russian accusations that Kyiv is planning to use so-called dirty bombs.

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'I feel less alone': The pandemic's varied effects on wellbeing

The WHO says a poll commissioned by the BBC shows the pandemic had "diverse" effects on mental health.

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Sunak's rise to PM a 'ground-breaking milestone' - Biden

US President Joe Biden says it "matters" that the UK will have its first British Asian prime minister.

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Inflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation'

Nearly 80% of Canadians blame grocers for higher food prices, but economists say it's complicated.

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Lola: France's far right adopts murdered schoolgirl

The alleged rape and murder of 12-year-old Lola by an illegal migrant has inflamed French politics.

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Chad protests: How have things got to this point?

Following nationwide protests, reporter Ishaq Khalid explains how Chad has got to this point.

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Korean Air crash: Plane overruns runway in bad weather

A Korean Air plane overran on the runway while landing at Mactan-Cebu International Airport in the Philippines.

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Verstappen equals record with dramatic US GP win

Max Verstappen fought back to pass Lewis Hamilton to win a dramatic United States Grand Prix and equal the record for victories in a season.

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Rugby League World Cup: Lebanon 32-14 Ireland - Five-try Cedars beat Wolfhounds

Lebanon are in pole position to make the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 32-14 win over Ireland.

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Brazil politician throws grenades at police in Rio de Janeiro state

Bolsonaro ally Roberto Jefferson injures two police officers who came to his house to arrest him.

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US midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch

In a Senate split 50-50 between two parties, every race counts. Here are the six closest ones.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv denounces Russia's 'dirty bomb' claims

Kyiv says Russia may be planning provocations with conventional explosives with radioactive material.

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

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Politburo Standing Committee: Who are the men that rule China now?

The Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party makes up the country's power centre.

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China's leader Xi Jinping introduces his new top team

China's leader Xi Jinping has been re-elected for a third straight term, in a break with precedent.

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How the first report from Belsen concentration camp shocked the world

In April 1945, the BBC’s Richard Dimbleby was the first reporter to enter the liberated Belsen concentration camp. 

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Iran protests: Huge rally in Berlin in support

About 80,000 people march in Germany's capital, in the biggest rally held so far by the Iranian diaspora.

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Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

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Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78.

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Hu Jintao: Former China leader led out of Party Congress meeting

Hu Jintao is seen being led out of the Communist Party Congress, with no official explanation why.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election

Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president.

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Money rains on highway after Chile burglary

A shop burglary in Chile ended in a car chase and money showering onto a highway.

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Who is Giorgia Meloni? Italy's new far-right PM rise to the top

Politically active since she was a teenager, she has come to power partly by fortune.

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Ukraine war: 'I'd rather go to jail than fight in Ukraine', Russian man says

Russia has mobilised many thousands of men to fight in Ukraine. But Mikhail Ashichev refuses to go.

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Donald Trump subpoena: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee

If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment.

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Steve Bannon: Former Trump strategist facing jail time in contempt case

Bannon was convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to co-operate with the January 6 committee.

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Huge marine reserve in Hawaii boosts tuna stocks

A huge marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean has benefits for both fish and fishers, scientists say.

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Italy on verge of new government despite row

Far-right Giorgia Meloni could be sworn in as PM soon, despite a row with ally Silvio Berlusconi.

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UN drugs: Colombia beats its own coca growing record

The UN says Colombia has increased its cultivation of the plant - the main ingredient in cocaine.

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New York court dismisses Kevin Spacey sexual assault lawsuit

The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages.

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Chess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel

Hans Niemann is suing rival grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others, after they accused him of cheating.

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Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world.

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Mashki Gate: Stunning ancient rock carvings found in Iraq

Archaeologists in Mosul made the discovery while reconstructing a site destroyed by IS militants.

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Trump questioned in court over rape accuser's defamation case

The former president's lawyer says he "set the record straight" over a writer's sex assault allegation.

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Ukrainians told to 'charge everything' as power grid hit by Russia

Ukraine's grid operator warns of many power cuts after Russian missiles damaged energy facilities.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Nasa shows how a war zone faded from space

Images of nights skies show power supplies disappearing in Ethiopia as a humanitarian crisis bites.

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Ukraine round-up: Kherson evacuation and Putin's letters to Berlusconi

Russia's removal of people from Kherson comes as it said the situation in the city was "difficult".

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'

With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals.

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Joe Biden's unusual fight to bring down gas prices

The US president has gone to unusual lengths to try to rein in the price of fuel.

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Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes

Israel has refrained from providing Ukraine with weapons in a bid to maintain relations with Russia.

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Ethiopia civil war: Hyenas scavenge on corpses as Tigray forces retreat

Horrific accounts from a brutal war in Ethiopia that has left tens of thousands dead.

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What these buzzwords say about Xi's China

Party propaganda offers clues to one of the country's most powerful leaders in decades.

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Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling

The Russian army chief in Ukraine says Ukrainian shelling is causing many supply problems.

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Florida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian

Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters.

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Ukraine round-up: Kyiv strikes and German spy chief fired

The capital Kyiv is hit again and President Zelensky says 30% of power stations have been destroyed.

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Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty".

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US midterms: Record turnout as early voting starts in Georgia

The state is home to some of the country's most closely-watched races ahead of November's midterms.

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Paris murder: Killing of Lola, 12, sparks immigration row in France

Grief and outrage over the killing of 12-year-old Lola turns to debate over the suspect's migrant status.

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Karim Benzema wins Ballon d'Or for the first time

Real Madrid and France forward Karim Benzema wins the Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for the first time.

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Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids

Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists.

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Fuel protests in more than 90 countries, BBC analysis

People are protesting around the world against food and petrol price rises, BBC research finds.

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How Iran state TV tries to control story of protests

Iran's state-run media puts forward a very different narrative of the protests from what is being shared on social media.

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Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv swap women prisoners for sailors

Russia frees 110 women held as prisoners of war for the same number of captives held by Ukraine.

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Hong Kong protester dragged into Manchester Chinese consulate grounds and beaten up

Clashes broke out after unidentified men attacked placards at a Hong Kong pro-democracy protest.

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Watch: Hong Kong protester beaten up in China consulate grounds

The man was pulled into the Chinese consulate grounds in Manchester and beaten up.

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Ukraine war: Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Ukraine reports kamikaze drone strikes

Several explosions were heard in the city on Monday, one week after a barrage of Russian strikes on Ukraine.

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Al Jazeera staff allege harassment and bullying went unchecked

A BBC investigation has found multiple allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at the international broadcaster.

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How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable

The speed and scale of his power grab over a decade in power took many by surprise.

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Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.

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Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured.

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Ebola in Uganda: Three-week lockdown announced for two districts

There have been 19 deaths and 58 cases reported in Uganda during this outbreak.

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Maharajah Duleep Singh: Indian boy king's warm friendship with Queen Victoria

An exhibition in the UK chronicles the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last Sikh king from India.

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Castrating Pablo Escobar's hippos

Vet Carlos Valderrama describes castrating Pablo Escobar's hippo in the wild.

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Iran prison fire: Gunshots and sirens heard

A fire at Evin Prison in Iran has left at least eight people injured, according to Iranian state media.

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At least 11 dead after attack on Russian army recruits training to fight in Ukraine

Two attackers opened fire on recruits who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, local media report.

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Greece: Vehicles dragged into the sea as flash floods hit Crete

At least one person is killed as heavy rains hit the Greek island.

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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from many university subjects

Fatima missed her last year of school - now the Taliban are stopping her studying what she wants at university.

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Bakhmut: The Ukrainian city where Russia is still advancing

In the city of Bakhmut in the east, Russia continues to seize ground as it loses it elsewhere.

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Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail'

Australian man Robert Pether was jailed arbitrarily and needs urgent medical care, his wife says.

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Nigeria's worst floods in a decade

Nigeria is being hit with some of its worst flooding in over a decade with more than 500 deaths since July.

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Daphne Caruana Galizia: Two brothers guilty of killing Maltese journalist

The murder of the investigative journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparked widespread anger.

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Iran: How we are uncovering the protests and crackdowns

BBC journalists are verifying videos that are crucial to establishing what is happening on the ground.

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Nigeria floods: Braving the rising waters in Kogi state

More than a million people are now homeless in the worst flooding the nation has seen in a decade.

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Iran protests: Fury over Iran police sex assault video

Footage appearing to show police assaulting a woman in broad daylight sparks anger on social media.

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Parkland shooting: Families of victims wrestle with what justice means

Families of those killed in the Parkland school shooting told the BBC what justice should look like.

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New footage shows Nancy Pelosi during Jan 6 riots

The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia governor to request additional law enforcement.

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How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The vote to issue Trump with a subpoena legally requires him to testify under threat of penalty.

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Watch: Turkey MP smashes phone with hammer in parliament

Burak Erbay was protesting against a proposed government-backed bill aimed to combat 'disinformation'.

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Princess Amalia: Security fears force Dutch princess from student home

Her parents gave details in an emotional encounter with the press, during a state visit to Sweden.

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Parkland school shooting: Families devastated as gunman spared death

The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty.

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Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian court drops charges against separatist Ipob leader

Nnamdi Kanu was illegally arrested and extradited, a court rules in a major blow to the government.

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Bali bombings: Australian families angered over graphic video at ceremony

Relatives of Australian victims say "traumatic" footage was played at a 20th anniversary ceremony.

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Ethiopia's civil war: Inside Tigray's capital Mekelle

As the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region intensifies, the BBC gets an exclusive report from its main city.

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China-Taiwan: Can a tech billionaire create a civilian fighting force?

Robert Tsao, 75, has pledged a billion Taiwan dollars to train citizens to resist a Chinese invasion.

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Fatboy Slim car park gig shut down

The owners of Lakota in Bristol closed down the gig saying too many people made it "unsafe".

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Alex Jones told to pay $965m damages to Sandy Hook victims' families

The conspiracy theorist is ordered to pay damages after branding the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.

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Ukraine war round-up: Inside Putin's head and Crimea bridge arrests

Russia continues its shelling of Ukraine as it arrests eight people over the Crimean bridge attack.

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Kanye West interview pulled over 'more hate speech'

An appearance on talk show The Shop is pulled, days after he posted anti-Semitic messages on Twitter.

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Is religious freedom under attack in Nigeria?

Religious freedom is protected under the Nigeria's constitution but religious bodies have increasingly been under attack.

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Oh my gourd! Mammoth pumpkin squashes US record

Weighing in at 2,560lbs, this record-breaking pumpkin just took home a cash prize.

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Cough-syrup scandal: How did it end up in The Gambia?

Deaths of children in The Gambia, linked to Indian-made cough syrups, raises concerns about regulation.

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China's Communist Party Congress: A really simple guide

The party elite is expected to hand Xi Jinping a third term as China's leader.

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Angela Lansbury: A shining star of stage and screen

Award winning British actress whose long career included the role of Jessica Fletcher in Murder she Wrote

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Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push.

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Australians arrested over alleged Sri Lanka bribes for lucrative contracts

It follows a decade-long investigation with several countries into lucrative business contracts.

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Swiss frog numbers jump after mass pond digging

Scientists brought endangered species back from the brink by simply building more ponds.

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Kenya curriculum uproar as pupils behead live chickens in school

Videos of primary school pupils learning practical skills such as cooking spark a nationwide debate.

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‘Exploited’ foreign doctors worry about risk to UK patients

Medics working in some British hospitals face “slave-type” conditions, says a doctors’ group.

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Ukraine war: Russian hawks celebrate deadly response to Crimea setback

Missiles launched at Ukraine were the first day at work for a newly-appointed, hard line Russian general.

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Thai nursery: CNN apologises for entering site of deadly attack

The news organisation had aired footage from inside the building where 23 children were killed.

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Ukraine war: BBC journalist ducks as explosions hit central Kyiv

Hugo Bachega delivers a news report as several explosions happen in the centre of Ukraine's capital.

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Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops

The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it.

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Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future

The Pacific Island is attempting to gradually move away from traditional industries to IT services.

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US immigration: Why Indians are fleeing halfway around the world

Facing danger at home, a record number of Indian migrants have crossed from Mexico into the US.

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Crimea bridge: Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism'

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking the bridge to Crimea, saying it was an "act of terrorism".

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Ukraine war: 'Russian missiles' leave Zaporizhzhia flats in ruins

Residential buildings are left in total ruin after overnight missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia.

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine

Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries.

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Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17

The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia.

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Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast

Moscow moves to secure the key connector and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion.

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Who wields the most power in Iran?

Iran's leaders are ordering the police and Revolutionary Guard to crack down on nationwide protests.

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Ethiopia civil war: My patients are doomed to die in Tigray blockade

Ethiopia's conflict has led to those in hospital needlessly dying, a doctor in Tigray tells the BBC.

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Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week

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Crimea bridge: Fire and smoke seen after reports of an explosion

The bridge was opened by Russian President Putin in 2018 as the only land link to Crimea from Russia.

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Haiti asks world for military help to curb chaos

The US is considering a humanitarian corridor to allow urgent supplies to enter the country.

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John Simpson: Zelensky strikes all the right notes

A quiet, charming, unassuming man - and arguably the most popular leader on Earth.

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Ukraine says mass burial sites found in retaken town of Lyman

A Ukrainian official said two sites were found near Lyman, with one estimated to hold 200 dead.

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Uvalde suspends school police force after mass shooting

The move comes after parents of the victims camped outside school offices in protest.

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Mothers demand justice

Sixty-six Gambian children are thought to have died because they were given unsafe medicine.

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New York City declares state of emergency over migrant 'crisis situation'

Mayor Eric Adams said the city is on track to spend $1bn this fiscal year to care for asylum seekers.

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Hans Zimmer: ‘I can adapt, but I don’t want to’

Blockbuster composer Hans Zimmer on making music for the digital age.

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Hunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son

President Biden has fiercely defended his son, previously saying he is "deeply proud" of him.

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Afghanistan: 'More more of us might be killed - but we will win'

Forty-five female students died in the most recent attack on an education centre in Afghanistan.

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Truss declares Macron a friend as pair forge working relationship

French president says he hopes for a "new phase" in relations after talks with UK prime minister.

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Ukraine war round-up: Strikes kill seven and Russians flee to Alaska

At least seven dead after rocket strikes in Zaporizhzhia and two Russians sail to the US.

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US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world

As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders.

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Biden to pardon federal marijuana convictions

The move brings Mr Biden closer to his campaign pledge to nationally decriminalise recreational cannabis.

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Two Russians sail to Alaska seeking asylum in US

Hundreds of thousands of men have fled Russia so they will not be conscripted to fight in Ukraine.

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EU leaders asked to agree on capping gas prices

At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills.

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North Korea carries out sixth missile launch in two weeks

Pyongyang says the launch of short-range ballistic missiles is a response to US-South Korean drills.

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Mayor among dead as gunmen launch attack in Mexico town

The Los Tequileros crime gang has been blamed for the violent attack in San Miguel Totolapan.

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Will UK royals follow the Danish downsizing?

Could the British Royal Family have its own "slimming down" in the footsteps of Denmark's queen?

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Lebanon financial crisis: The people robbing banks to get their own money

Bank customers in Lebanon cannot withdraw more than $400 a month, owing to the financial crisis.

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Ukraine war: Russia-West clash warning and World Cup bid - round-up

US aid for Ukraine may lead to a military clash between Russia and the West and Ukraine offers to host major football.

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Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains

Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it.

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US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'

Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy.

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Take a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi

Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public.

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Ukraine war: The families who made it through the new Iron Curtain

The families fleeing Russian-occupied areas speak of their hopes and fears as the border hardens.

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Somalia drought: The fight for survival as famine looms

Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years.

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Woman handcuffed in police car hit by train... and survives

This is the moment a train collided with a police car in Colorado - with a woman in the back seat.

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Dutch town Bodegraven-Reeuwijk loses Twitter paedophilia rumour case

A conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Bodegraven near The Hague was once home to a satanic ring.

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Ukraine round-up: Inside liberated Lyman and Ukraine makes further ground against Russia

A report from a liberated town, territorial gains for Ukraine, and a beauty queen fined over a song.

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Ukraine regains Kherson villages from Russians

Russia's latest setbacks came as President Putin was due to sign into force annexation decrees.

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North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

It prompted a warning from the Japanese government for people in northern areas to take cover.

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Confidence Man: Key revelations from new book on Donald Trump

The former president weighed bombing Mexican drug labs and nearly fired his daughter, a new book claims.

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Nick Kyrgios seeks dismissal of assault case on mental health grounds

The tennis player - who is accused of assaulting an ex-partner - cites his struggles with mental health.

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Ponniyin Selvan: Mani Ratnam's epic drama fires up India box office

Mani Ratnam's new film is based on what is widely considered to be the greatest-ever novel written in Tamil.

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Pakistan floods: 'It’s like fighting a war with no end'

Pakistan's worst floods in years have left millions homeless and lacking clean drinking water.

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Ukraine tank breakthrough in south towards Kherson

Russian officials say Ukrainian armour has made advances in the south and east.

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Danish Royal Family: Queen 'sorry' after stripping grandchildren's titles

But she did not reverse the decision to remove titles from four of her grandchildren.

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US women's soccer 'plagued by systemic abuse'

Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds.

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Brazil election: Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off

Neither presidential candidate got more than 50% of the overall vote, meaning they will face off on 30 October.

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Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada.

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One Kenyan woman's journey for the father she has never known

BBC Africa Eye goes on a journey with a woman in Kenya, searching for the father she has never known.

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After chess, cheating rows rock poker and fishing

Viral videos in the US have shown a surprising card game win - and fish stuffed with weights.

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Scores killed at Indonesia football match

At least 125 people have died in a stadium disaster at a football match in East Java in Indonesia.

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Bruce Willis denies selling rights to his face

It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.

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Ukraine war: Indian doctor forced to abandon beloved pet jaguar

Girikumar Patil, who lived with two big cats in war-torn Ukraine, says he is now separated from them.

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Iran: Rallies support Iran protests at woman's custody death

Protests take place in countries outside Iran, in support of opposition to the death in custody of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.

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Hurricane Ian: They stayed for the storm - what happens now?

Florida residents are facing tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

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Equatorial Guinea seeks to block sale of confiscated Paris mansion

The luxury mansion was seized after Equatorial Guinea's vice-president was convicted of embezzling money.

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King Charles will not attend COP27, says Palace

The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not attend after he sought government advice.

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Formula 1 budget cap row: Mercedes and Ferrari comments 'unacceptable' - Red Bull

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is "absolutely confident" his team did not breach Formula 1's budget cap in 2021.

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