El Nino drought: Panama Canal cuts ship numbers further

The new restrictions will likely further increase the cost of shipping goods around the world.

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FBI director warns antisemitism in US reaching 'historic levels'

Attacks on Jewish people make up 60% of religiously motivated hate crimes, director Christopher Wray says.

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Kerala blasts: Man arrested after deadly attack on Jehovah's Witnesses

The man had surrendered to police after the blasts, which killed three people including a child.

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Israel Gaza: UN ambassador pins yellow star to chest

The Nazis forced the yellow Star of David on Jews, turning it into a deadly marker that singled them out.

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Israel Gaza: US rejects global calls for ceasefire

The American decision comes amid loud calls for a humanitarian truce at the United Nations.

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Luis Rubiales given three-year ban by Fifa

Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales is banned from all football-related activities for three years.

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Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.

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Andhra Pradesh: Deadly India train crash kills 13

The crash took place after two passenger trains collided in southern Andhra Pradesh state on Sunday evening.

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UAW strike: Stellantis and union agree pay rise in tentative deal

Stellantis becomes the second US car giant to strike a tentative deal with the United Auto Workers union.

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Streets filled with rubble: See the destruction of Gaza from the sky

Children and adults can be seen standing on mounds of rubble after strikes on Deir al Balah.

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Fans pay tribute to Friends star Matthew Perry

Actor Matthew Perry has died at the age of 54, he was found at his home in LA.

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Hurricane Otis: Mexico troops tackle looting in devastated Acapulco

Thousands of soldiers and police go into the Mexican resort city ravaged by a powerful hurricane.

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FTX: 'Crypto King' admits people got hurt as he speaks out in trial

Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried says he made many mistakes when running the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Video appears to show Israeli ground forces in Gaza

Dozens of tanks and military vehicles are seen in footage released by the IDF.

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What happened in Gaza overnight?

Israel carries out heavy airstrikes as it announces the expansion of ground operations.

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US strikes Syria bases used by Iran-linked groups

It follows a series of recent attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia, officials say.

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Ghana power crisis: Limited gas supply triggers nationwide power outage

The power operator says electricity supplies have been curtailed as a result of "limited gas supply".

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In 60 seconds: Who was China’s Li Keqiang?

A trained economist, Li was once tipped to be the country's future leader.

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Israel Gaza: EU calls for 'corridors and pauses' for humanitarian aid

Member states disagreed over whether to call for short breaks in the fighting or a longer pause.

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South China Sea: Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks

Biden's statement comes days after collisions between Filipino and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.

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Australia returns historical artefacts to China

A dinosaur fossil and two Tang Dynasty figurines were handed to the Chinese embassy in Canberra.

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Fidias: YouTuber sorry for freeloading stunt video in Japan

Fidias Panayiotou faces an investigation and social media users have called for his arrest.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger: I'd be a great US president

The actor on self-help, his terrible mistakes and why he'd make a good president if he was allowed.

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Richard Roundtree: Shaft actor dies at 81

Roundtree was seen as a ground-breaking player with his portrayal of detective John Shaft.

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Big Boss Kannada: Varthur Santhosh arrested for wearing tiger claw on show

Varthur Santhosh was arrested for wearing a tiger claw in Big Boss, the popular Indian version of Big Brother.

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The Rock urges skin tone change to wax figure in Paris museum

A wax figure unveiled in Paris appeared to present the mixed race actor with a lighter skin tone.

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World shift to clean energy is unstoppable, IEA report says

The world is shifting rapidly to clean energy but still investing too much in fossil fuels, the IEA says.

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What is Hamas, and what’s happening in Israel and Gaza?

What is the background to the Palestinian militant group Hamas and its latest attack on Israel?

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Belgians race boats made of giant pumpkins

Thrills and spills as kayakers use pumpkin power in a competition near the city of Antwerp.

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Foxconn: Taiwan-based iPhone-maker investigated by China

Chinese state media reports some of the Taiwan-based firm's mainland operations are being investigated.

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Venezuela opposition holds primary to pick unity candidate

Opposition groups aim to pick one figure to take on the government's candidate in the 2024 election.

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Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France

Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president.

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South China Sea: China coast guard hit Philippine ship, Manila says

Beijing retorts that Manila is deliberately stirring trouble in disputed South China Sea waters.

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Gaza neighbourhood flattened and hospital told to evacuate

Intensive Israeli air strikes continue as Hamas-run health ministry says death toll passes 4,300.

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The forgotten Israeli hostages kept by Hamas in Gaza for years

Israel's pain over some 200 people kidnapped by Hamas overshadows the years of waiting for two hostages and soldiers' remains.

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What's in Vladimir Putin's 2024 calendar... and what isn't?

Steve Rosenberg noticed something missing while looking through the Russian president's calendar.

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US warship intercepts missiles fired from Yemen 'potentially towards Israel'

The USS Carney in the Red Sea downed missiles and drones fired "potentially towards targets in Israel".

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Residents leave as tension grows at Israel-Lebanon border

Fears fighting could erupt between Hezbollah and Israel are seeing communities on both sides evacuate.

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Israel Gaza: Biden clinches deal with Egypt to allow aid

In Tel Aviv, Mr Biden says Israel has a right to hit back for the Hamas attack that triggered fighting.

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US eases Venezuela oil sanctions after election deal

The US relaxes sanctions after an agreement is reached to hold elections in the country next year.

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Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai set for run-off

With nearly all votes counted, President George Weah and his Joseph Boakai are running neck and neck.

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Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch.

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India aims to send astronaut to the Moon by 2040

The country's space goals also include include plans for a space station by 2035.

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India Supreme Court declines to legalise same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court's refusal to legalise same-sex marriage has dashed the hopes of India's LGBTQ+ people.

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Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast

A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.

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Police shoot man in hunt for Brussels gunman

It follows Monday night's incident where two Swedish nationals were shot dead in the Belgian capital.

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What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?

The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.

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DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing

The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.

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Same-sex marriage: The lesbian activist seeking equal rights in India

Maya Sharma doesn't believe in marriage but has petitioned India's Supreme Court to legalise same-sex union.

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Hurt ripples in wake of Australia's Indigenous Voice vote

Following a landmark referendum, Australia tends to the wounds caused by months of brutal debate.

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Afghanistan hit by third earthquake in a week

The magnitude 6.3 quake struck the Herat province, which has already been devastated by recent tremors.

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US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91

The three-time Oscar nominee was also known for her campaigning for the civil rights movement.

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Who's behind Israel-Gaza disinformation and hate online?

How false claims, conspiracy theories and hateful content shapes the general public's view of the war.

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New Zealand election: National party's Chris Luxon wins

New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes.

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China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere

A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.

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Gaza Strip in maps: What it's like for the people that live there

Find out more about what it is like to live in the Gaza Strip, from the economy to education, health and water.

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North Korea sending Russia military equipment, US claims

Pyongyang supplied up to 1,000 containers of "equipment and munitions" in recent weeks, officials said.

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Call of Duty maker to be bought by Microsoft

The takeover, the biggest of its kind in the history of gaming, has been approved by UK regulators.

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Watch: Scalise bows out of Speaker’s race, citing ‘schisms’

Republican Congressman Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race to become Speaker of the House just a day after his party nominated him.

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Former IRS worker pleads guilty to leaking Trump's tax returns

A lawyer for Mr Trump asked the judge to impose the strictest penalty for the criminal "atrocity".

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Israel-Gaza: French Jewish politicians put under police protection

France's interior minister says more than 100 antisemitic acts have been recorded since Saturday.

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Gaza hospitals risk turning into morgues, Red Cross says

There is no mains power and fuel for generators could run out in hours, the aid group says.

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This night is sparkling: Taylor Swift greets fans on red carpet

The star greeted fans for the world premiere of the film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles.

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Scalise: Five things to know about US House Speaker hopeful

The Representative from Louisiana has quickly risen through the ranks of House Republicans.

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Lebanon: Israel shells militant targets across border

Israel's military said the Lebanese movement Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles across the border.

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Paraguay jail: Rioting inmates hold guards hostage

Guards are being held against their will during a riot in the overcrowded jail in the capital, Asunción.

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Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record

Allegations that Bola Tinubu's diplomas were fake went viral after the release of his school documents.

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Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.

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Lyse Doucet moves to safety during live Israel report

The BBC's chief international correspondent was told to move while broadcasting in Ashkelon, southern Israel.

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Australian Cheng Lei freed from China detention

The journalist has arrived home in Melbourne, three years after she was imprisoned by Chinese authorities.

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Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash

Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees.

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Israeli soldier and militants killed in confrontation on Lebanon frontier

An Israeli soldier was killed on Monday in a clash with Palestinian gunmen who crossed from Lebanon.

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Inside Israel and Gaza as rockets and gun fights hit region

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.

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Pakistan cricket reporter quits India after backlash

ICC said Zainab Abbas left India for personal reasons amid local media claims she was forced to go.

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Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors

Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.

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The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Mbankolo landslides kill 23 in Cameroon capital Yaoundé

Rescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands.

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Israel attack: 12 Thai nationals killed, 11 kidnapped

The workers were killed in an attack by Hamas militants, who took others hostage.

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Gaza hospital deluged as Israel retaliation kills and wounds hundreds

A BBC reporter in Gaza says there is almost no power and hospitals are overrun after Israeli air strikes.

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Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

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Fierce gun battle on Israeli highway

Motorists duck for cover as multiple shots are fired during a gun battle on Route 4 near Emunim.

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Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.

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Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza

Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.

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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded

Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.

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Hamas blindsides Israel with most serious attack in a generation - Jeremy Bowen

Risk of flare-up between Palestinian militants and Israel has been deepening for months, writes Jeremy Bowen.

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People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

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Afghanistan earthquake: At least 15 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake

The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.

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Dozens of rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

One woman has been killed by rocket fire according to ambulance services.

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Good decision or waste of money? US voters on Biden's border wall expansion

A mix of voters tell the BBC how they feel about the announcement that new barriers will be built.

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Australian man rowing across Pacific Ocean rescued after capsizing

Tom Robinson, 24, had been hoping to become the youngest person to row across the ocean.

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BBC witnesses Chinese ships blocking Philippines supply boats

It resulted in a standoff that lasted several hours before the Philippine ships turned back.

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Regulator sues Musk to force testimony in X probe

Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of "harassment" in the two sides' latest battle.

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India flash floods: More than 100 missing in Sikkim state

Hundreds of search and rescue officers have been deployed across the state of Sikkim.

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Bobi Wine 'under house arrest' after return to Uganda

Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' on landing

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Police bodycam shows rescue of a woman stuck under a pier in Brooklyn

Video captures the moment New York police pulled a woman hanging over water to safety in Brooklyn.

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Australia offers $17m payout to Indonesian kids jailed as adults

Over 120 children - some as young as 12 - were detained and accused of people smuggling.

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Why a certificate to own a car in Singapore now costs $106,000

The city-state introduced a 10-year certificate of entitlement system in 1990 as an anti-congestion measure.

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Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death

Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.

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Asian Games: China censors 'Tiananmen' image of athletes hugging

The photo, showing the combination of numbers 6 and 4 , has been scrubbed on Chinese social media.

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Watch: Backpackers flee fireball in Sydney hostel

CCTV footage shows the moment an e-bike battery explodes, sparking a fire in the suburb of Darlington.

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy... 9 months in 90 seconds

The California Republican faced a few challenges in his shortest-serving tenure in 154 years.

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Trump tells BBC he will testify at appropriate time

The former US president is being tried in a civil fraud case that threatens his vast business empire.

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TikTok: Social media app halts online shopping service in Indonesia

The country's government banned social media platforms from selling goods to protect physical stores.

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Boat carrying 280 migrants lands in Canary Islands

It is thought to be the largest number of people ever to arrive in the Spanish archipelago in one go.

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Bangkok: Gunshots reported in luxury mall

Videos on social media show crowds of shoppers evacuating the Siam Paragon mall the city's centre.

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It's smashing pumpkins time at Oregon Zoo

Autumn has officially started and the zoo residents are having fun with the seasonal gourds.

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Henry Cuellar: US congressman carjacked at gunpoint in Washington

Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar is reportedly unharmed after the incident in Washington.

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Pope suggests Catholic Church could bless same-sex couples

The pontiff says any request for such a blessing should be treated with 'pastoral charity'.

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Voice to Parliament: Early voting begins in historic Australian referendum

Polls had long shown support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament but now suggest the No vote is ahead.

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Laphonza Butler of EMILY's List to replace Dianne Feinstein as senator

The 44-year-old will be the only black female member of the US Senate.

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Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco

Joe Biden says US support cannot be interrupted after military aid was excluded from a budget deal.

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Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers'

Tuareg rebels attack a northern town as the UN mission continues its withdrawal from Mali.

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CCTV shows moment of Turkey blast

An explosion outside Turkey's interior ministry in Ankara, was a "terrorist attack", a minister said.

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Top Indian diplomat blocked from Glasgow gurdwara visit

Sikh activists confronted the diplomat amid a row over the death of a separatist leader in Canada.

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Spain: Nightclub fire kills six in Murcia

Four other people were injured in the fire in south-eastern city of Murcia, authorities say.

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Ethnic Armenian journalist reports from refugee traffic jam

Siranush Sargsyan explains what the situation is like in Nagorno-Karabakh as thousands of people flee.

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