Ukraine war: At least one dead in Russian strikes on Kyiv

The mayor of the Ukraine capital, Kyiv, says one person is dead and 20 others injured after missile strikes.

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World celebrates arrival of 2023

As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe.

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Pope Benedict XVI through the years

A look back at the former leader of the Catholic Church's life after his death at the age of 95.

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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

Benedict, who has died at his Vatican residence, became the first Pope to resign for 600 years in 2013.

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Ginni Thomas: US Supreme Court justice's wife says she regret her post-election texts

Virginia Thomas' remarks are among a mountain of transcripts released by the US Capitol riot inquiry.

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Afghanistan: Woman protests Taliban's education ban with single word of God

"Adela" staged an extraordinary solo protest in front of Kabul University while invoking words from the Quran.

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Trump's tax returns released after years-long effort

The former president had long sought to keep his records from being seen by the public.

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'Thank you, King': Brazil lights up in honour of Pele

Brazil begins first day of mourning the late footballing legend as landmarks are lit up in tribute.

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Hershey sued in US over metal in dark chocolate claim

The lawsuit alleges that three Hershey products contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium.

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Twitter in data-protection probe after '400 million' user details up for sale

Politicians and celebrities are said to be affected but the scale of the data breach is unverified.

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Tributes paid to footballing legend Pele

"King" Pele "changed everything", says Brazil forward Neymar as tributes pour in for the late footballing legend.

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Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for a further seven years

Myanmar's military junta has now sentenced the former leader to a total of 33 years behind bars.

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Kosovo: Serbs agree to dismantle barricades after talks

The barricades were erected earlier this month in response to the arrest of a former police officer.

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Netanyahu's hard-line new government to take office in Israel

There is concern about the plans of Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right and religious allies.

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Bolanle Raheem killing: Nigerian police officer suspended

A female lawyer was shot in the main city Lagos as she was returning home from a church service.

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US storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle

Chunks of ice and snow-capped rocks surround the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US.

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US winter storm: Footage shows impact of extreme weather

A powerful blizzard hit the US and Canada over the Christmas weekend.

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Marion Biotech: Uzbekistan links child deaths to India cough syrup

The latest allegation comes weeks after The Gambia blamed Indian syrups for child deaths.

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US winter storm death toll rises as bad weather drags on

Clean-up is underway in Erie County, which was one of the hardest hit regions in the US.

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Iran protests: 100 detainees facing death penalty - rights group

Five women are among those sentenced to death or facing capital charges, a rights group says.

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Andeans use fighting tradition to resolve conflict

An annual event in Peru aimed at settling old issues for the new year involves people fighting to music.

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Russian troops able to freeze sperm for free - lawyer

When Russia called up 300,000 reservists for Ukraine, men asked clinics to freeze their sperm.

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Dog rescued on Christmas Day from Utah mountains

Nala was separated from her owner after a Christmas Eve hike in the mountains.

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Flash flood sends tourists fleeing in Petra Jordan

Tourists are evacuated from the ruins of the ancient desert city of Petra after flash flooding.

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Apple and Tesla: Tech stocks tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.

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Republican George Santos admits lying on his CV

George Santos, who was recently elected, says he misrepresented his education and employment history.

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Ghana police ban harmful New Year prophecies

Predictions by some faith leaders have sometimes caused anxiety and harm, the security services say.

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Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov dies in Indian hotel fall

Meat millionaire Pavel Antov, who recently denied criticising the war in Ukraine, had just turned 65.

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Gambia officer Sanna Fadera's sister denies he plotted coup attempt

Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera's family calls for his release, saying he was only a medic in the navy.

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North Korea drones: South's military apologises for pursuit failure

The military failed to shoot down five aircraft from North Korea despite a five-hour pursuit.

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Burkina Faso explosion: Minibus hits deadly landmine amid jihadist violence

A landmine kills at least 10 passengers as the West African country battles a jihadist insurgency.

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China to end Covid quarantine for foreign arrivals

The measure, to take effect from 8 January, is part of China's about-turn on its zero-Covid policy.

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Brazil's far-right faithfuls are not giving up

With only days to go until Lula is sworn in as president, some of his opponents refuse to accept defeat.

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Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada.

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Brazilian held over alleged bomb plot to stop inauguration

Police say the man was planning to "create chaos" ahead of the swearing-in of President-elect Lula.

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North Korean drone reaches north of Seoul

"Unmanned aerial vehicles" violated South Korean airspace, say the country's joint chiefs of staff.

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction

Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago.

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Captagon: Jordan seizes huge amphetamine haul at Iraq border

Six million pills of Captagon, known as "the poor man's cocaine", were being smuggled in date paste.

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Pope's Christmas plea for 'immediate end to senseless war'

Pope Francis calls for peace in his annual Christmas Day message from the Vatican.

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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.

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Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured

It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.

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A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America

Nick Miller has the latest forecast.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs

The latest restriction from Afghanistan's Islamist rulers says women are breaking strict dress codes.

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Paris shooting: Protests after deadly attack on Kurds

Protesters clash with police following Friday's shootings, which killed three people.

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Huge fuel tanker blast near South African hospital

A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge explodes in a huge fireball, killing eight people.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill seven

At least seven people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city.

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Iran protests: Activist Narges Mohammadi details 'abuse' of detained women

Narges Mohammadi writes to the BBC with fellow inmates' accounts of physical and sexual abuse.

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Meta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.

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Myanmar: 'If I get the first shot, I will kill you son’

Myanmar's civil war is pitting a father, fighting in the resistance, against his sons in the army.

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Philippines cockfighting: Charges laid over alleged kidnappings

Dozens of people linked to the lucrative cockfighting industry have gone missing in the Philippines.

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Paris shooting: Police on the scene after gunman opens fire

Emergency services cordon off the area where a gunman opened fire in the centre of the French capital.

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Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, leaves jail in police car

Charles Sobhraj is freed after serving 19 years for several tourist murders in Asia in the 1970s.

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Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, freed from Nepal jail

Charles Sobhraj, convicted for killing two tourists in 1975, was suspected of several murders in Asia.

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How did President Zelensky get to Washington?

How Ukraine's president travelled out of his country for the first time since the war began.

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Uffizi gallery's German director Schmidt lays down email rules in Italy

After seven years at Italy's flagship museum, Eike Schmidt has clearly had enough of bad punctuation.

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Afghanistan: Taliban arrest women protesting against university ban

It is the latest policy restricting women's education since the Taliban returned to power last year.

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Train derailed after smashing into truck in Collegedale, Tennessee

Another driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera.

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Arizona-Mexico border: Makeshift container wall to be dismantled

The US government sued the state's governor last week for allegedly trespassing on federal lands.

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New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern offensive MP comment transcript sells for NZ$100,000

The auction follows a heated exchange between the prime minister and a political rival in parliament.

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Zelensky's whirlwind US visit in 90 seconds

In a busy day, Ukraine's leader visited the White House and gave a speech to Congress.

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The making of a young Hero of Ukraine

Quentin Sommerville traces the journey of a 22 year old from the start of the war to being awarded the highest honour for bravery.

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Donki discount store mascot survives axe after Japanese uproar

The Donki discount chain reverses its decision to replace Donpen, a penguin that wears a Santa hat.

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Gambia coup attempt foiled - government

Four soldiers are under arrest following Tuesday's plot, President Barrow's government says.

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Baby pink iguanas spotted for first time in Galapagos Islands

There are only thought to be a few hundred of the critically endangered species left in the world.

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Ancient South Australia cave art destroyed by vandals

The vandals scrawled "don't look now, but this is a death cave" at the site in South Australia.

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India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge

The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country.

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Ukraine war: US Patriot missiles will comfort Kyiv and alarm Moscow

The advanced air defence system is not a silver bullet, but it is extremely capable and effective.

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Peru gives Mexican ambassador 72 hours to leave as spat deepens

The order comes after Mexico grants asylum to the family of ousted Peruvian President Pedro Castillo.

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Victims of Canadian apartments shooting named

The five people killed included two couples and the grandfather of an ice hockey star.

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Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal

The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation.

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FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited

The cryptocurrency exchange boss is expected to travel to the US to face fraud charges, the BBC understands.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina return home and bank holiday declared

World Cup winners Argentina are greeted by jubilant fans at Buenos Aires airport and a bank holiday is declared in the country.

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S Jaishankar: India beefs up military at tense China border

India's foreign minister said that the country was ramping up troops to "counter Chinese aggression".

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Thai navy ship sinking: Race against time to find missing sailors

Authorities say they have a narrowing 48 hour window to find survivors of a Thai warship that sank.

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Ice soldiers mark Russia's very patriotic Christmas

A Siberian city is marking Christmas with ice statues of soldiers. But not all locals back the war.

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Australia football violence: 'My heart sank after highs of World Cup'

A chaotic pitch invasion in Melbourne prompts questions - and fears - for the sport in Australia.

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COP15: Summit agrees on 'pact with nature'

A global deal to stop the destruction of nature is hailed as a historic moment.

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Turbulence injures dozens on Hawaiian Airlines flight

Eleven people are in hospital in a serious condition due to injuries sustained on the flight.

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Fifa World Cup: India couple marry in France, Argentina football shirts

They refused to let go of their football rivalry even on their wedding day.

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Rohingya boat adrift without supplies near Andaman islands

People on board say they are out of food and some passengers, including children, have already died.

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World Cup 2022: 'Argentina really needed this win'

Victory in the 2022 World Cup has bought relief to many in a country facing continuing economic problems.

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World Cup final: Argentina beat France on penalties in dramatic Qatar showpiece

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup glory, beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling climaxes in final history.

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ANC conference: Mkhize rivals Ramaphosa in tight ANC party race

The South African president is in a tight race with former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize to lead party.

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China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves

The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.

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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale

The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.

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Iraq: At least seven police killed in bomb and gun attack

No group has said it carried out the attack, but Iraqi officials blamed IS militants.

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Salah Hammouri: Israel deports Palestinian lawyer to France

Israel says Salah Hamouri is a member of a terror group and has planned attacks on the state.

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Fiji's main political rivals deadlocked after parliamentary election

Both the Fiji First and the People's Alliance of ex-coup leaders now seek a coalition with a small party.

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Poland grenade incident: Police chief confirms unusual Ukrainian gift

Jaroslaw Szymczyk says he accidentally set off a grenade launcher given to him as a gift by Ukraine.

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Berlin AquaDom aquarium: Police not seeking suspects over explosion

Berlin police say a tweet asking for help in tracking down suspects linked to the incident is fake.

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Guns confiscated at US airports hit record levels

More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.

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Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China

The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China.

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A-League: Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory game abandoned after spectator injures player

Saturday's A-League match between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator.

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Ukraine missile struck as mum sat with child to do homework

Several people die after an attack on a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih.

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Twitter reinstates banned journalists' accounts

Elon Musk suspended some journalists' accounts after accusing them of sharing location data about him.

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Fish tank explodes at Berlin Radisson Blu hotel

The giant aquarium at the Radisson Blu hotel was home to around 1,500 exotic fish before it burst.

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Twitter bans some journalists who cover Elon Musk

Some reporters for the New York Times, CNN and Washington Post have had their accounts suspended.

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Berlin's giant AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open

Two people are reportedly injured and 100 firefighters are responding to the incident.

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Maiden Pharmaceuticals: India defends cough syrups linked to Gambia child deaths

India's drug regulator says lab tests haven't shown any evidence of contamination in the four cough syrups.

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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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How Antwerp became the cocaine gateway to Europe

Belgian authorities seized so much of the drug in 2022 that they are struggling to destroy it all.

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Wieambilla police killers were obsessed with guns, father says

Ronald Train says his sons took a "dark track" after cutting off their family 20 years ago.

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Tom Hanks was on Pelosi attack suspect hit list, court hears

The accused, David DePape, had also planned to target President Joe Biden's son, an officer testifies.

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Suedi Murekezi: Russia frees US man in Ukraine prisoner swap

The crypto investor was let go in a deal that saw 64 Ukrainian troops released, according to officials.

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Barbados scraps laws banning same-sex acts

The nation becomes the third in the Caribbean to scrap colonial-era laws that criminalise gay sex.

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Olivier Vandecasteele: Iran jails Belgian aid worker for 28 years - family

Olivier Vandecasteele's family learnt of the sentence days after a prisoner exchange deal was halted.

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Venezuela corruption: Hugo Chávez's nurse guilty of money laundering

Claudia Díaz was the nurse of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, who named her treasurer.

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China consulate clashes: Six Chinese officials removed from UK

A pro-democracy demonstration turned violent outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester in October.

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World Cup: Morocco fans' heartbreak as Doha flights cancelled

The last-minute cancellations sees many fans unable to travel to Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

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Australia: Scientists find clitorises on female snakes

The females had long been overlooked, say scientists who suggest snake sex could involve seduction.

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Ukraine war: Explosions in central Kyiv amid air raid warning

Mayor Klitschko reports blasts in a central district of Ukraine's capital and air defences are activated.

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US-Mexico border: Long queue of migrants seen near El Paso

US authorities are preparing for a rise in crossings as Covid-era laws expire.

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US charges Sam Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

He is accused of "orchestrating a scheme" to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Tropical vineyards put India on the wine map

With little history of wine-drinking and unfavourable weather, developing vineyards in India is tough work.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on mic insulting MP in parliament

Jacinda Ardern had just finished answering a question by David Seymour, the leader of a minor opposition partner.

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Viktor Bout: Russia's released arms dealer joins ultranationalist party

Viktor Bout, known as the "merchant of death", was last week exchanged in a high-profile US prisoner swap.

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Palestinian girl shot dead on roof of West Bank home

The 16-year-old's body was found after Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen clashed in Jenin.

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China to de-activate national Covid tracking app

It's a further sign that Beijing is moving away from its controversial zero-Covid strategy.

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Ukraine war: Odesa port reopens after energy network hit

The Black Sea port of Odesa has resumed operations after Russian strikes against the city on Saturday.

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Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla, 270km from Brisbane.

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EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief

Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.

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Ukraine war: The Russians locked up for refusing to fight

Russian troops have reportedly been locked up for refusing to fight in the invasion of Ukraine.

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest

Andahuaylas airport is forced to shut as protests continue over the impeachment of President Castillo.

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Junior Eurovision: France wins song contest as UK comes fifth

Thirteen-year-old Lissandro won with 203 points for his song Oh Maman! at the contest in Armenia.

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Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues

Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks.

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Twenty seven bodies dumped by the roadside in Zambia

Residents alerted police after spotting the bodies of the men in Ngwerere near the capital Lusaka.

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Ukraine war: Odesa and Melitopol under attack

Russian drone attacks leave 1.5 million Ukrainians without power and Kyiv bombards occupied Melitopol.

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Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative

The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya.

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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The secrets shared by Afghan women

Two female Afghan writers give a glimpse of how women have been coping since the fall of the regime.

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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal

The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals.

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World Cup: Fans in Morocco and around world erupt with joy

Supporters cheer as the North African side beats Portugal, defying expectations.

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Nobel Peace Prize: Russian laureate 'told to turn down award'

Yan Rachinsky, from human rights organisation Memorial, says the order was made by Russian authorities.

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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai gets over five years for fraud

Jimmy Lai is sentenced to almost six years in prison for fraud and fined 2m Hong Kong dollars (£209,535).

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Backstreet Boys Christmas TV show pulled after Nick Carter rape allegation

ABC drops a Christmas TV special after a woman alleges pop singer Nick Carter raped her in 2001.

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France makes condoms free for 18 to 25 year olds

The new health measure follows an increase in sexually transmitted infections in France.

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Huge fire engulfs Russian shopping mall Mega Khimki near Moscow

Video of the blaze shows explosions at the massive Mega Khimki complex outside Moscow.

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Selma Blair: 'Multiple sclerosis took my career down'

The US actress says she hasn’t landed a Hollywood role since revealing her MS diagnosis.

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How Seychelles ocean plants could help tackle climate change

Seychelles is one of the first countries to map its seagrasses nationwide, which are a huge store of carbon.

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Children stopped sleeping and eating to play Fornite - lawsuit

A Canadian judge approves legal action by parents who say their children were addicted to the video game.

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Fauci: 'Low-life trolls harass my wife and kids'

Dr Anthony Fauci speaks to Americast as he stands down as chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden.

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South Korea: Age system to be standardised from 2023

South Korea’s parliament has voted to standardise the country's age system to the international method.

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DR Congo conflict: M23 rebels executed over 130 civilians - UN

Investigators say the civilians - including 12 children - were "arbitrarily executed" by M23 rebels.

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Pedro Castillo: Peru's ousted president detained by police in Lima

Local media report that Pedro Castillo has been moved to a police-run prison following his arrest.

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Elon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff

One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a "hardcore" work culture.

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US state sues Chinese-owned TikTok over data

The app is accused of deceiving users over China's access to data and exposing kids to mature content.

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Mozambique 'tuna bond' scandal: Ex-President Guebuza's son jailed for 12 years

Ndambi Guebuza is among 11 defendants found guilty of corruption for a $2bn failed fishing project.

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Plesiosaur fossil: Rare find in Australian outback excites scientists

The 100-million-year-old fossil is the first such find in Australia to have a complete head and body.

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Big cats: US Senate unanimously passes bill to curb private ownership

The Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to stop people exploiting animals such as lions and tigers for profit.

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Syria camps: Relatives of Islamic State group 'stuck in limbo'

Thousands detained in 2019 are stuck in limbo, with their home countries unwilling to repatriate them.

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Madhya Pradesh: Race against time to save India boy stuck in well

An eight-year-old boy is stuck inside a 400ft-deep borewell in India's Madhya Pradesh state.

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World Cup: Korean ambassador parties despite his team's defeat

The South Korean ambassador to Brazil hosted a party as the two countries clashed in the World Cup.

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Shireen Abu Aqla: Al Jazeera files case at ICC over journalist's killing

The network says it has evidence that Shireen Abu Aqla was shot by an Israeli soldier "deliberately".

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Kerala: Indian men jailed for rape and murder of Latvian tourist

Two men have been sent to jail for life for the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in Kerala in 2018.

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Lady Gaga dog walker shot: Gunman gets 21-year prison sentence

Ryan Fischer was shot by James Howard Jackson while walking two of the singer's French bulldogs.

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Indonesia passes criminal code banning sex outside of marriage

The new laws will disproportionately punish women, LGBT people and religious minorities, critics say.

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China bids farewell to former leader Jiang Zemin

A grand ceremony was held for the former leader in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.

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Bob McGrath: Sesame Street icon dies aged 90

The veteran actor was one of the founding cast members on the hit children's TV show.

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Mount Semeru: Indonesian volcano spews ash 15km into sky

Nearly 2,000 people have been evacuated from the area around Mount Semeru.

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Colombia mudslide: Search for buried bus passengers

At least 20 people are still missing after a landslide engulfed a bus and several other vehicles.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president's fate in hands of the ANC

Leaders of South Africa's governing party are deciding whether to sack President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Haiti: Inside the capital city taken hostage by brutal gangs

Orla Guerin reports from Port-au-Prince, where Haitians live in fear of killings, kidnappings and rape.

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South African worshippers swept away in Jukskei river flash flood

South African rescue teams search for the missing who had been taking part in a church ceremony.

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World Cup 2022: Fifa's Arsene Wenger criticises performance of protesting nations

Arsene Wenger suggests that countries that protested at the World Cup have seen their on-field performances suffer as a result.

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Iran executes four men over alleged links with Israel's intelligence service

The executions come at a time of heightened tensions in Iran after more than two months of protests.

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Syria: Protesters storm governor's office in southern city of Sweida

Protesters in the Druze-majority city of Sweida reportedly call for the overthrow of President Assad.

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Trump's call for 'end' of constitution condemned by Democrats

The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation".

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Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption.

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South Korea: Former security adviser arrested over border killing 'cover-up'

Suh Hoon is accused of covering up events surrounding the killing of an official by North Korea.

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Viking Polaris: Passenger killed after 'rogue wave' hits cruise ship

Four others were injured in the incident on board a cruise ship bound for Antarctica.

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The 'life-changing' electric suit

A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: A quick guide to South Africa's 'Farmgate' scandal

President Cyril Ramaphosa's career hangs in the balance over allegations he covered up a theft at his farm.

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Dozens of child migrants go missing from UK care

Of 139 children taken in by Kent County Council this year, 39 are missing, figures show.

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US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber

The first new bomber in three decades could cost nearly $700m (£569m) per plane.

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Ukraine war: Learning to survive in Ladyzhyn, a town with no heating

Ladyzhyn's 18,000 people went without heating for a week after Russian missiles hit its power plant.

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'Rats will hate this job posting' - New York City seeks rat tsar

New York City is recruiting a director of rodent mitigation - or rat tsar - for its war on the pest.

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Kanye West Twitter ban: A timeline of the rapper's downfall

He's been banned from Twitter again after two turbulent months - but how did we get here?

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Drone footage shows deadly flooding in parts of Brazil

Thousands of people have been displaced after recent heavy rains in parts of the country.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa's president considers future amid corruption scandal

South Africa's ruling party meets to decide whether to sack the president over corruption allegations.

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Ukraine war: Animal eye packages sent to six embassies across Europe

Ukraine's foreign ministry said a false bomb threat was made to another embassy in Kazakhstan.

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Israel to deport Palestinian lawyer to France - rights group

Salah Hammouri, accused of belonging to a terrorist group, has had his Jerusalem residency revoked.

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North Korea hit with sanctions after ballistic missile tests

The US Treasury freezes the assets of three North Korean officials following last month's missile tests.

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World Aids Day: Why the Middle East lags behind in fighting HIV

It is one of only three regions in the world where the virus that causes Aids is still on the rise.

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Escape of Taronga Zoo lions in Sydney caught on camera

Taronga Zoo, in Australia, has released footage of the incident, which happened last month.

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'I'm not here to be your pretty woman DJ of the night'

Studies show less than 5% of the music industry is female. This business is trying to change that.

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