Venomous snake slithers up driver's leg on Australia motorway

Police say the woman was "rattled" and "in a state of shock" when she looked down to find the deadly snake by her feet.

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Actress Cate Blanchett: 'I'm deeply concerned about AI'

"I'm worried about us as a species", she tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

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Counting gets under way in Irish election

An exit poll shows a three-way race between the largest parties Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

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Malaysia flooding forces over 120,000 from homes

There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.

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BBC reports from mass protest at 'crucial moment for Georgia'

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from the centre of Tbilisi, as pro-Eu protesters clash with police.

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Indian airlines hit by nearly 1,000 hoax bomb threats

More than 500 of the year's bomb threats were received just in the last two weeks of October.

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Childcare worker who abused more than 60 girls jailed for life

Ashley Griffith admitted more than 300 offences committed at childcare centres in Australia and Italy.

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Hangman of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann dies

Shalom Nagar was chosen to hang one of the architects of the Holocaust, in Israel's only civil execution.

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Air raid alert across Ukraine as multiple explosions reported

The alert was sounded in the early hours of Thursday morning because of 'threat of missile danger'.

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Māori painting fetches record price in NZ auction

The NZ$3.75m ($2.2m; $1.7m) sale makes it the most valuable Māori portrait in New Zealand history.

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect

Attacks by both sides were recorded until shortly before fighting stopped at 04:00 local time (02:00 GMT).

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Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury's legends slot

The Scottish rock star will follow in the footsteps of Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain.

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New Zealander returns home after suspected poisoning in Laos

Six tourists who were in Laos have died from suspected methanol poisining in recent weeks.

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Trump vows day-one tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

The president-elect said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on China on his first day in office.

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From eyesore to asset: How a smelly seaweed could fuel cars

Scientists in the Caribbean are turning algae that have been choking beaches into biofuel.

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India city tense after violence over mosque survey

Three people have died and dozens injured after clashes broke out between police and protesters on Sunday.

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Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump and defending her legacy

The former German chancellor talks about Ukraine, Putin’s nuclear threat - and how she handled Trump.

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One dead and three injured in Lithuania plane crash

The cargo plane crashed near a house as it was making its final approach for landing, local authorities say.

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'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar

The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?

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Kate Nash says OnlyFans will earn more than tour

The singer is selling photos of her bottom on the platform because "touring makes losses not profits".

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Dutch police find gnome made of MDMA during drug bust

Police say they tested the gnome after finding it among suspected narcotics.

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Beirut hit by massive Israeli strikes - local media

A residential building is said to be completely destroyed, and there are also reports of casualties.

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How big is Donald Trump’s mandate?

The US president-elect has emphasised the scale of his win – but data shows that most voters picked someone else.

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France alarmed by disappearance of writer in Algeria

President Macron joins calls for information about Franco-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, missing in Algiers.

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Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.

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Katy Perry v Katie Perry: Singer wins right to use name in Australia

An Australian appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling that favoured designer Katie Perry.

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Moment person clinging to cliff is rescued by helicopter

A 911 call was received for a man stuck and yelling for help, San Francisco officials said.

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Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo

It comes after Pyongyang's reported deployment of thousands of soldiers to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine

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Zelensky says Ukraine will lose war if US cuts funding

US President-elect Donald Trump has campaigned on a promise to end America's involvement in wars.

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Brazil arrests soldiers over 'plot to kill' President Lula in 2022

The suspects allegedly planned to poison the then-president elect before he could take office.

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Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over crypto investments

New evidence suggests the YouTuber promoted investments without revealing his financial interest in them.

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Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines

A US official tells the BBC the mines will be given soon, as Russia advances steadily in the east.

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Putin approves changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine

He has rubber stamped changes that were first proposed in September.

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Ukraine vows to 'never submit’ as war reaches 1,000th day

'The Russian military will be punished,' Ukraine's foreign ministry says as it marks the milestone.

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Georgian police clear protesters challenging 'stolen' election

Opposition protesters around the capital's university demand new elections, alleging fraud in last month's poll.

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Turkish strikes in Syria cut water to one million people

The attacks have added to a humanitarian crisis in a region reeling from civil war and extreme drought.

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Beyoncé to star in NFL half-time show on Christmas Day

The show will be the first time Beyoncé has performed tracks from her latest album, Cowboy Carter.

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Fury in Russia at missile move but Putin so far silent

What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies at 39

Shklyarov, a principal with the prestigious Mariinsky Theatre, is being remembered as an "extraordinary artist".

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Miss Nigeria's pride after defying trolls to challenge for Miss Universe

Chidimma Adetshina faced xenophobic abuse and trolling when she competed for Miss South Africa, where she was born.

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Trump, Musk and new cabinet nominees celebrate at UFC

The President-elect was joined by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramaswamy.

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Russia targets Ukraine energy with large-scale missile attack

The nationwide strikes appear to be part of the largest such attack in months.

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Undocumented migrants hope Trump mass deportations only 'for criminals'

While many are scared, some dismiss the dangers of mass deportations under Donald Trump.

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Volcanoes once erupted on the far side of the moon

Volcanic rock, dating back billions of years, has been detected in the first samples collected from the mysterious "dark side".

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Paul beats Tyson, 58, on points in drab contest

Jake Paul leaves a permanent stain on two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's boxing legacy with a tedious points win in Texas.

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Ten newborns killed in hospital fire in northern India

The fire broke out in a neonatal ward at a hospital in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night.

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S Africa's Mia le Roux pulls out of Miss Universe pageant

The 28-year-old made history as the country's first deaf representative at the beauty contest.

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Trump meets Argentina's Milei ahead of conservative summit

Argentina's president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November.

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Ten dead in fire at Spanish retirement home

The fire broke out in the town of Villafranca de Ebro in north-eastern Spain.

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Moment MP leads haka to disrupt New Zealand parliament

Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke led the haka and ripped up a copy of a contentious bill being voted on.

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Families reunite with bodies of missing British soldiers 70 years on

The three men had been in unmarked graves after they were killed in the Korean War.

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Trump's choice to lead justice department stuns - but also sends strong message

Picking Matt Gaetz for attorney general is a signal to Democrats and Republicans that Trump's second administration will be staffed by loyalists.

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What are recess appointments and how will Trump administration picks be vetted?

Many will go through a lengthy Senate vetting process before they serve in the Trump administration

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Watch: Drone footage captures Kentucky explosion damage

An "unknown" explosion at factory in Louisville, Kentucky injured 11 people on Tuesday.

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Delhi chokes as air pollution turns 'severe'

Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog on Wednesday morning as pollution levels soared in the city.

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Runaway 'spy whale' fled Russian military training says marine scientist

Marine scientist uncovers the story behind Andruha's escape from Russian military training programme.

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Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appeal

A court throws out a ruling that the gas and oil giant cut its greenhouse gas emissions.

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Convulsing cat in Thai TV show sparks abuse concerns

Authorities say they are investigating allegations of animal abuse after a cat was shown writhing on the ground in a television drama.

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Several injured after car ploughs into crowd in China

Reports say at least 20 were injured in the incident in Zhuhai, which is hosting a high-profile military airshow.

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Inquiry reveals timeline of Bondi mass stabbing

In just three minutes six people were killed and 10 more injured, a probe into the Bondi stabbing has found.

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Trump appoints UN ambassador Elise Stefanik and border tsar Tom Homan

All eyes are on the president-elect's picks for his top team as his party closes in on full control of Congress.

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Mauritius prime minister accepts 'huge defeat' in election

"The population has decided to choose another team," says Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.

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China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings

It started as a social media trend but brought traffic gridlock between two cities.

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Starmer set for Trump and Ukraine talks with Macron

The pair are likely to discuss the impact of Donald Trump's election in the US when they meet in Paris later.

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Irish general election 2024 explained

A general election in the Republic of Ireland has officially been called for Friday 29 November.

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Democrats dreamt of an unbeatable coalition. Trump turned it to dust

Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?

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Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief

Putin's troops suffered on average about 1,500 dead or injured a day in October, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin claims.

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Fema official ordered storm crews not to help Trump voters

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

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Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time

Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".

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What's at stake in Irish general election?

After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.

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No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants

Trump's win has been welcomed by Israel but it's unclear what he will deliver, writes Lucy Williamson.

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COP29 chief exec caught promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.

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Easy-fit prosthetics offer hope to thousands of Gaza amputees

Children are among the thousands to have lost limbs in Gaza, forcing them to learn a new way of life.

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Trump victory a challenge for Europe's leaders converging on Hungary

Leaders meeting in Budapest will be focused on Russia's war and fears of US isolationism.

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How small gains delivered Trump a big win

How a shift in support among different groups added up to Trump regaining the White House.

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2024 on track to be world's warmest year on record

It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.

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China welcomes Myanmar's embattled leader on first visit since coup

It's not a state visit, but Beijing's invitation to Min Aung Hlaing is still significant.

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Watch: How election night unfolded

Catch up on the key moments from election night.

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Florida voters to weigh overturning six-week abortion ban

Of all the US abortion ballot measures, the one in this conservative state will be most closely watched.

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Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind

He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.

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America braced as two stark visions collide on election day

After a history-making year, a divided country will soon face the reality of elections: there has to be a winner.

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US election 2024 results: When will we know whether Harris or Trump won?

Once polls close on Tuesday, a winner may not be projected for several hours, days or even weeks.

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Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth

Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

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Lightning kills 14 at Uganda refugee camp

All those killed at Palabek Refugee Settlement were children, an official tells local media.

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From courtroom to candidate: What Harris's years as a prosecutor tell us about her

She dealt with grisly murder cases and then became the state attorney general - the Democratic candidate's California career offers clues about how she might govern.

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Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?

Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.

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Polio vaccinations to restart in north Gaza

It comes as 15 UN and humanitarian organisations described the situation in north Gaza as "apocalyptic".

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Spain sends 500 more troops to Valencia amid anger over flood response

More than 200 people have died and communities remain cut off after heavy flooding across Spain.

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Crack cocaine 'crisis' on Dublin's streets

The use of crack cocaine increased by 594% in Ireland between 2017 and 2023.

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