Itaewon crush: Five friends went out for Halloween; only two came home

Seoul's funeral homes are now filled with the bodies of young people and their heartbroken parents.

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US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster

US District Judge Florence Pan said the deal could "substantially" lessen competition in the market.

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Trump Organization: Criminal tax fraud trial begins in New York

The company is accused of paying untaxed perks to its top executives for 15 years.

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US Supreme Court to weigh end to race-based college admissions

The Supreme Court's decision could radically alter how universities manage admissions.

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South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?

The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea.

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Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts

Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth.

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Morbi bridge collapse: Witnesses describe scene of tragedy

People who were at the scene when the bridge in India's Gujarat state collapsed told the BBC what they saw.

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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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People climb up collapsed Gujarat bridge to escape river

Footage shows people clinging onto the partially submerged suspension bridge in Gujarat.

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Apple: Chinese workers flee Covid lockdown at iPhone factory

Video shared online shows people jumping a fence to escape the plant, owned by Foxconn, in Zhengzhou.

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Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses

A bridge collapses in India's Gujarat state sending hundreds plunging into a river, with at least 32 people confirmed dead.

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S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'

Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate.

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Itaewon crowd crush: 'I could not catch their pulse or breath'

Witnesses describe the horror of being jammed in a crowd who had gone to celebrate Halloween.

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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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Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "inventing attacks".

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Dozens in cardiac arrest in Halloween crowds in South Korea

Some 50 people in Halloween crowds are being treated for cardiac arrest in Seoul, officials say.

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'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of a major drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

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Guantanamo Bay: US releases oldest detainee Saif Ullah Paracha

Saif Ullah Paracha, 75, returns to Pakistan amid a US push to release uncharged detainees.

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Australian families of IS fighters repatriated from Syrian camp

The UN says women and children living in the camps are enduring conditions amounting to torture.

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The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people.

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British Nigerian artist Dylema paints African women using gold

A British Nigerian artist is using pure gold to paint portraits depicting the stories of African diaspora women.

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Nancy Pelosi's husband 'violently assaulted' after break-in

An assailant broke into the couple's California home on Friday morning, a statement says.

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Russia ends civilian pull-out before Kherson battle

An eight-day operation ends in Kherson city as Russian officials prepare for a Ukrainian attack.

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British kayaker saved after days clinging to buoy in Channel

A British man is rescued by a Dutch fishing boat after his kayak capsized miles off the French coast.

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Can you dress up for Halloween without hurting the planet?

How influencers are combatting the environmental costs of fast fashion Halloween costumes

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Ros Atkins On… Hu Jintao's China Congress exit

A look at why China's former leader was led out of Communist Party Congress.

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Spanish fan detained in Iran while hiking to World Cup

Santiago Sánchez was hiking from Madrid to Qatar, but is now believed to be in a Tehran jail.

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Italy stabbing: One dead and Arsenal player among several injured

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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Poland demolishes Soviet-era monuments

The statues were torn down in response to a law that prohibits totalitarian regimes.

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Shell beats forecasts as profits more than double

The energy giant reported $9.5bn in profits though growth is slower than record figures this year.

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'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers

The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave.

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Thai transgender tycoon buys Miss Universe contest

The purchase of the firm, once co-owned by Donald Trump, comes as the pageant becomes more inclusive.

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Putin watches first Russian nuclear drill since invasion of Ukraine

Russia's leader oversees annual exercises at a time of heightened tensions with the West.

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Turkey arrests doctors' chief for 'terror propaganda'

Sebnem Fincanci is held after calling for an inquiry into claims that the army used chemical weapons.

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Paraguay rebel: Anger as body taken into jail for farewell

The body of a Paraguayan rebel leader was taken into prison for his jailed sister to bid farewell.

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Mercedes-Benz becomes latest Western company to pull out of Russia

The company said it did not expect the move to have a significant effect on profitability.

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Eric Weinberg: Scrubs producer and writer pleads not guilty to 18 counts of sexual assault

The 62-year-old is denied bail after appearing in court in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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Indonesian woman's body found inside python, say reports

A police chief said the woman's body appeared to be largely intact when it was found.

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Energy bill help for all is too expensive, warns the World Bank

Some Covid help was not targeted enough and the same is happening with energy bills, its president says.

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China accused of illegal police stations in Netherlands

A Dutch media report says China is running an undeclared police operation to pressure dissidents.

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Russian court rejects Brittney Griner appeal over jail term

The US basketball star argued her nine-year jail term was disproportionate, but the court upheld the sentence.

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The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics

Nujuum Hashi has overcome traditional prejudice to become a respected artist in Somalia.

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WhatsApp down for users across UK and world

Many are complaining that they are unable to send messages from the Meta-owned platform.

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Fernando Alonso: Alpine driver questions Formula 1 direction after US GP penalty

Fernando Alonso questions Formula 1's direction before a protest against a penalty that left him out of the points at the United States Grand Prix.

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Six killed as Israel targets militants in West Bank raid

Six Palestinians, including a militant commander, die in one of the biggest operations in months.

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Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine water pipe to Mykolaiv

A BBC investigation finds evidence that Russian forces deliberately destroyed a pipeline to Mykolaiv.

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China shares slide in US as Xi starts historic third term

Investors fear the world's second largest economy will be held back by its tough Covid restrictions.

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Michigan school shooting: Teenager pleads guilty to killing classmates

The gunman killed four students last year and faces charges, including terrorism - which is unusual.

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Ukraine war: Russian spy chief blames West for nuclear tension

The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service falsely accuses the West of nuclear war threats.

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Paraguay rebel leader Villalba killed in clash with army

Osvaldo Villalba was the main leader of the Paraguayan People's Army (EPP), a Marxist rebel group.

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Arshad Sharif killing: Prominent Pakistani journalist shot dead in Kenya

Arhsad Sharif was killed by Kenyan police officers in what they say was a case of mistaken identity.

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Salman Rushdie has lost sight in one eye, agent Andrew Wylie says

Literary agent Andrew Wylie gives an update on the novelist's health two months after his stabbing.

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China congress: What do people say about China's new leadership team?

It's considered sensitive to talk about China's party leaders in public, but not impossible.

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Philippines: Student 'anti-cheating' exam hats go viral

College students were asked to create headwear to help resist the urge to peek at others' papers.

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Russian fighter plane crashes in Siberian city of Irkutsk

The Sukhoi Su-30 military jet was on a test flight when it came down in Irkutsk, authorities say.

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Ukraine war: The cost of occupation in Kherson region

As Ukraine retakes territory, villagers tell the BBC about their precarious survival under Russian rule.

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Xi Jinping's party is just getting started

China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader.

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Cost of living: Why more Australians are giving up their pets

The cost of pet food has soared in Australia due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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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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Kilimanjaro: Firefighters tackle blaze on Tanzania mountain

The fire started on Friday night along one of the mountain's most popular climbing routes.

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Hu Jintao: The mysterious exit of China's former leader from party congress

Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the end of China's Communist Party congress?

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Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities

Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid.

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Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress

The former president is escorted off stage during the Party Congress, with no explanation given.

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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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Steve Bannon enters court, talks of 'illegitimate regime'

The former Trump adviser walked past protestors yelling 'traitor' before speaking to media.

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Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM barred from running for office for five years

The election commission bars the former leader for unlawfully selling gifts he received as prime minister.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of plot to blow up dam

Ukraine's leader warns of a "large-scale disaster" if Russia targets the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant.

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Taylor Swift: Midnights praised by critics despite lack of radio hits

Critics praise the "fantastic songs" on Midnights, but some add there is "not a smash hit in sight".

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Ukraine war: Growing Russia-Iran ties pose new dangers

The conflict has driven them closer together in a way which could impact the world beyond Ukraine.

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India vaccine maker destroys 100 million doses of expired Covid jab

Vaccine maker Serum Institute of India said the doses had expired due to falling demand.

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TikTok denies it could be used to track US citizens

In response to a media report, the firm said it does not collect precise location data from US users.

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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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Giraffe kills toddler in South Africa game park

Giraffes are not usually aggressive except when females are protecting their calves.

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Argentina celebrates return of Maradona's World Cup final shirt

It was donated by Germany's Lothar Matthäus, who swapped shirts with Maradona during the 1986 final.

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Indonesia bans all syrup medicines after death of 99 children

It follows a cough syrup scandal in The Gambia which has been linked to the deaths of nearly 70 children.

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World Cup 2022: Amnesty urges hosts to continue worker reforms after tournament

Human rights group Amnesty tells Qatar that progress on labour reforms "must not grind to a halt" once the 2022 World Cup is over.

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Six month jail threat over Delhi fireworks

People who burst firecrackers during the Hindu festival this year will face up to six months in jail.

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Hong Kong shares hit lowest level since 2009

Shares slumped after a major speech by the city's leader and as investors fret about a global slowdown.

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Tesla sales climb but miss expectations

Elon Musk's electric car firm has ramped up production as it opens new factories in the US, China and Germany.

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Liz Truss: What the world is saying about UK turmoil

BBC reporters around the globe explain how the political and economic upheaval is being viewed.

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Doctor's funeral in Kyiv brings home pain of Russian missile attacks

Dr Oksana Leontieva was going to work after leaving her son at nursery when she was killed in Kyiv.

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Sanna Irshad Mattoo: Pulitzer-winning Kashmiri journalist stopped from leaving India

Kashmiri photojournalist Sanna Irshad Mattoo was due to attend the award ceremony in the US.

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Russian general: Situation in Ukraine 'tense'

The commander of Russian forces in Ukraine appears to admit difficulties in occupied regions.

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Myanmar prison: Visitors among at least eight killed in blasts at Insein jail

The parcel bombs went off in the mailroom of the jail, where many political prisoners are held.

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Netflix: How did the streaming service turn its fortunes around?

The streamer has grown its subscriber base after two consecutive quarters of losses.

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Fears for Iranian female climber who competed without hijab abroad

Family and friends of Elnaz Rekabi, who defied strict rules, say they have lost contact with her.

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China's 'Bridge Man' inspires Xi Jinping protest signs around the world

A rare one-man demonstration in Beijing has inspired protest signs and graffiti elsewhere.

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Bilkis Bano: India PM Modi's government okayed rapists' release

The 11 men were convicted for the gangrape of Bilkis Bano and murder of her family members in Gujarat riots.

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Australia reverses decision to recognise West Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Canberra will no longer recognise West Jerusalem as capital, four years after changing its stance.

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China-Taiwan: Beijing speeding up plans for unification, Blinken says

The US Secretary of State said China could employ 'forceful means' to achieve its objective.

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Russian warplane crash kills 13 in apartment block

The death toll has risen after the jet plunged into a residential area in the Russian town of Yeysk.

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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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Kyiv drone strike: Explosions damage building

Smoke can be seen rising from a building in the central district of Ukraine's capital on Monday morning.

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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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Nigeria floods: 'Overwhelming' disaster leaves more than 600 people dead

Nigeria is used to seasonal flooding, but this year has been significantly worse than usual.

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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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UN condemns 'deeply distressing' discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

The men were found alive on the Greek-Turkish border, but exactly what happened is not clear.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates

Cities in Tigray are reportedly being carpet bombed as food and medical supplies are running out.

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China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?

As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event.

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BioNTech: Could Covid vaccine technology crack cancer?

BioNTech's mRNA cancer trials started long before the pandemic, and have shown some early encouraging signals.

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'I saved for 30 years to see the Titanic'

Since she was a child, Renata has longed to see the wreck of the famous ocean liner which sank in 1912.

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The Ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees

A shelter for displaced people that comes in a flat-pack and takes a few hours to assemble.

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Kyiv told to save electricity after Russian missile strike

A power installation near Ukraine's capital was heavily damaged by another Russian missile strike.

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Funeral for girl and father after Irish explosion

The funeral of Creeslough victims Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe has taken place.

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'I was shot by rebels' - when reporting gets deadly

Umaru Fofana looks back at how reporting on Sierra Leone's civil war 25 years ago got personal.

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Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe

January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests.

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Iran: Video shows forces shooting fleeing people from truck

Footage shows a gun-mounted pick-up truck chasing people running away, as mass protests continue.

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China protest: Mystery Beijing demonstrator sparks online hunt and tributes

Many are trying to track down a person who staged a rare demonstration criticising Xi Jinping.

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North Carolina: Five dead in Raleigh mass shooting

"The nightmare of every community has come to Raleigh," state Governor Roy Cooper says.

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Is Xi Jinping’s potato miracle all that it seems?

China's leader is said to have ended poverty in one village by suggesting growing a new type of potato.

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US banking giant JP Morgan Chase cuts ties with Kanye West

A letter informing Mr West of the decision was posted on Twitter by conservative activist Candace Owens.

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US inflation rises more than expected in September

Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs.

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Syrian soldiers killed in army bus bombing near Damascus

At least 18 soldiers are reported dead in one of the deadliest attacks in months near the capital.

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Slovakia: Two dead after shooting outside LGBT bar

Police say the suspect was found dead after the rare gun attack, thought to have been a hate crime.

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China Covid: Frustration as Beijing hit by restrictions ahead of congress

Strict measures have sparked anger online as well as what appeared to be a rare protest.

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Ukraine Azovstal: Released man says Azov fighters kept in inhumane conditions by Russia

A Ukrainian fighter besieged at Mariupol tells the BBC he was held in solitary confinement by Russia.

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Amnesty accuses Latvia of abusing migrants on Belarus border

Amnesty International accuses Latvian authorities of violence and even torture against migrants.

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Singapore jails OnlyFans creator in first such conviction

Titus Low, 22, is the first person in the conservative nation to be jailed over the adults-only site.

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Cough syrup deaths: India production halted after Gambia child fatalities

Maiden Pharmaceuticals broke rules "across its manufacturing and testing activities," regulators found.

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Climate change: Greenland's culture shifts as Arctic heats up

As temperatures rise and sea-ice melts, lifestyles are changing as fast as the climate in Greenland.

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Crimea bridge attack arrests as fresh blasts heard

Russia detains eight over Saturday's incident, while explosions are reported in several Ukrainian cities.

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Elon Musk denies he spoke to Putin about Ukraine war

The Tesla boss has denied reports he spoke to the Russian leader before tweeting about the Ukraine war.

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Netflix signs up to ratings body Barb

It means the streaming giant's viewing figures will be measured by an external body for the first time.

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At least 33 killed in Nepal flooding and landslides

Torrential monsoon rains have also inundated hundreds of homes across western Nepal in the past week.

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Sir David Jason describes Covid collapse

The Only Fools and Horses legend tells BBC Breakfast he had "seriously bad" Covid this summer.

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New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps to reduce emissions

The plan has angered some in the agricultural sector, who say it will result in many farms closing.

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Thailand nursery attack: Final farewell after massacre

The attack that began at a childcare centre is the worst mass killing in Thailand's history.

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First funerals to be held for Irish blast victims

Jessica Gallagher and Martin McGill were among 10 people who died in an explosion last Friday.

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Uttar Pradesh: Angry residents rename Agra areas 'smelly town'

Some Agra residents rename two areas as "gutter colony" and "smelly town" to highlight civic issues.

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US parents: We stormed school over shooting fears after Uvalde

A Texas high school locked down after reports of a gunman. Parents refused to leave it to police.

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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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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Russia launches missiles at cities across Ukraine days after a blast damaged a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea.

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Venezuela landslides: Dozens killed as homes swept away

At least 25 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country.

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Kyiv bridge: Near miss for pedestrian in missile strike

A pedestrian on Kyiv's Klitschko bridge has a narrow escape when a Russian missile hits the walkway.

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Elon Musk wades into China and Taiwan tensions

The billionaire wins China's praise for comments but Taipei says freedom is "not for sale".

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North Korea says missile launches were nuclear attack simulation on South

Pyongyang made its claim as intelligence suggests it is preparing to hold a nuclear weapons test.

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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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Tiger that killed nine people in India shot dead

Elephants are used in the operation to hunt down the man-eater in Bihar state.

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Galar Gdański: Three killed in Poland as wave capsizes tourist boat

Officials think a wave from a nearby tug boat turned over the barge in a river in Gdansk.

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Centaurus Mall fire: Large blaze erupts at Islamabad shopping mall

A blaze breaks out at the Centaurus Mall in the Pakistani capital but no casualties are reported.

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Names released of victims in Irish explosion

A mother and her teenage son and a 14-year-old girl also died in the explosion at a service station.

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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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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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Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law

The national security law was introduced by Beijing in 2020 to clamp down on protesters.

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Thai nursery attack: The story of the three-year-old survivor

Three-year-old Emmy was found awake, curled up next to the bodies of her classmates.

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Crimean bridge: Excitement and fear in Ukraine after bridge blast

The sight of the crippled bridge is a morale boost - but fear remains, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

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Letter from Africa: The Afro-punk band taking on 'whitewashed' history

The anti-colonial Kenyan musicians with a cult following who are challenging the status quo.

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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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Complutense University: Spain investigates student 'whores' chants at women

Videos have circulated for days of male students chanting obscene misogynistic abuse in Madrid.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Who is Ales Bialiatski?

A profile of a Belarusian human rights activist, one of three winners of the prestigious award in 2022.

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Tens of thousands of salmon found dead after Canada drought

Researchers in British Columbia discovered a shocking sight when they walked to the creek.

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Indonesia football disaster: Six face criminal charges over stadium crush

At least 131 died in a stampede after police fired tear gas at fans who had invaded the pitch.

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Ukraine war: Biden says nuclear risk highest since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis

Joe Biden says President Putin was "not joking" when he spoke of using tactical nuclear weapons.

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Adidas puts Kanye West Yeezy deal under review

Earlier this week, the rapper and fashion designer wore a t-shirt that read "White Lives Matter".

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Annie Ernaux: French writer wins Nobel Prize in Literature

The French writer wins for "the courage with which she uncovers the collective restraints of memory".

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Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button.

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Greek cliff rescue in double migrant tragedy off Lesbos and Kythira

At least 16 women have died off Lesbos, after a boat hit rocks under a cliff elsewhere in Greece.

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WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia

The WHO says 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm.

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Covid: Hong Kong to lure tourists with free air tickets

UK-based Virgin Atlantic said on Wednesday it will stop its Heathrow-Hong Kong services after 30 years.

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World Cup: Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal's bid to host 2030 tournament

Uefa offers "unconditional support" as Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup.

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Iran protests: Schoolgirls heckle paramilitary speaker

A video appears to show teenagers shouting "get lost, Basiji", as protests spread to the classroom.

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Three scientists win Nobel for 'click' chemistry

Their work on linking molecules like in living cells can be used in cancer treatment drugs.

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Ukraine war: Russia warns US of direct military clash risk

Moscow says a US decision to send more military aid to Ukraine is an "immediate threat" to Russia.

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Brittany Higgins felt 'trapped' during alleged rape in Australian parliament - court

Brittany Higgins told police she said "stop" and "no" during the alleged rape in 2019, a jury hears.

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Uttarakhand: At least 25 killed as bus plunges into gorge in Pauri Garhwal district

The bus was carrying a wedding procession when it veered off the road and fell into a ravine.

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Trump seeks Supreme Court ruling in Mar-a-Lago dispute

The former president wants an outside expert to vet 103 documents with classification markings.

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WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets

The animal was given the nickname "Wile E." after the Warner Brothers character.

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Indonesia football crush: Cries for justice as families mourn dead

A teenager who died at the Indonesian football stadium crush is mourned, as families demand justice.

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Sacheen Littlefeather dies aged 75

Sacheen Littlefeather, a Native American actress and activist, has died aged 75.

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Philippines lottery: Questions raised as hundreds win jackpot

This is the most number of winners the Philippines has seen in its history, according to local media.

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Calais migrants: Smugglers cause fresh problems for police

New Calais smuggling networks are making it even harder to stop rising numbers of Channel crossings.

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Chechen leader vows to send teenage sons to frontline

Ramzan Kadyrov claims his sons, aged 14,15 and 16, are well trained and ready to fight for Russia.

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Hilaree Nelson: An inspiration for women mountaineers

Fellow climbers saddened by her death in the Himalayas recall an inspirational figure to a generation of women.

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Iran protests: Reports of students trapped amid clashes in Tehran

Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus.

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NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident

The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired.

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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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London Marathon 2022: Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw win first titles in elite races

Kenya's Amos Kipruto and Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw win their maiden London Marathon titles with breakaway victories in the elite men's and women's races.

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Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US

A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial.

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Palestinian deaths toll in Jerusalem, W Bank hits 100 this year

The deadliest tally in years comes amid a big increase in Israeli military raids.

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Lev Tahor: Jewish sect leaders arrested in Mexico jungle raid freed

The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico.

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Cyclone Ian batters South Carolina in second US landfall

After wreaking deadly havoc in Florida, Ian smashes piers in South Carolina and floods neighbourhoods.

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Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant chief detained by Russians - Kyiv

The boss of Europe's biggest nuclear plant was blindfolded and led away by Russian troops, Ukraine says.

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Tesla shows off humanoid robot prototype

CEO Elon Musk says he hopes Optimus can be mass produced once refined.

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Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness

Cuba's capital lost power when Hurricane Ian hit days ago, and parts still remain in the dark.

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Burkina Faso coup: Ecowas condemns military takeover

An army captain has announced the removal of the country's military leader Lt Col Paul-Henri Damiba.

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