Data extracted from first Jeju Air black box - ministry

Investigators hope the data will provide insights about the crucial moments leading up to the tragedy.

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Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.

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Foreign fighters given senior Syrian army posts - reports

The move will raise concerns over the role radicalised foreign militants may play in Syria's future.

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An end to the war and lower food prices - what Russians want in 2025

People in Moscow speak to BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg about their wishes for the New Year.

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Do not wipe toilet seat with toilet paper: Japanese maker

Social media users have complained that their seats were scratched after being wiped with toilet paper.

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce deal

The Hollywood stars reached a divorce settlement after eight years, her lawyer tells media.

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At the scene of the South Korea plane crash investigation

The BBC's Asia correspondent visited the scene, where investigators are sifting through the fuselage.

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Carlsen to rejoin chess championship after jeans dispute resolved

The world champion quit the tournament on Friday after being told he had breached the dress code.

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Chinese teen sentenced to life in prison for classmate's death

The teens in Hebei were 13 years old when they conspired to kill their classmate and split his money.

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Rebel Wilson marries Ramona Agruma in Sydney ceremony

The couple held a service in Sardinia in September and have now made it official in Wilson's hometown.

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Inside a Syrian 'reconciliation centre' where Assad's soldiers give up their weapons

Former regime fighters tell the BBC they want to regain civilian status and had nothing to do with atrocities.

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Video captures moments before South Korea plane crash

The Jeju Air flight landing at Muan Airport had 181 passengers on board when it crashed off the runway.

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As Putin reaches 25 years in power, has he 'taken care of Russia'?

Over a quarter of a century in power we've seen many different Putins, says the BBC's Russia editor.

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Ukrainians hope for a New Year prisoner exchange with Russia

There have been just ten exchanges of prisoners of war in 2024 but families want their loved ones back.

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Romeo and Juliet actress Olivia Hussey dies aged 73

The Golden Globe-winning actress was best known for her role as Juliet in the 1968 film adaptation of the Shakespeare play.

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How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer

Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.

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South Korea votes to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo

Han took over the role after President Yoon was impeached by parliament two weeks ago.

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'I can't put my life on hold' - Israel's war-weary reservists look for an end to fighting

Under the burden of military service, some reservists are refusing to return to Israel's front lines.

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Panama's president calls Trump's Chinese canal claim 'nonsense'

The president-elect has threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal, alleging Chinese interference.

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Russia warns against 'hypotheses' after Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The Russia-bound passenger plane went down in Kazakhstan with the loss of 38 lives.

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Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike

A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van, but Israel says it targeted an armed group.

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Taiwan's ex-presidential candidate charged with corruption

Ko, once a rising star in Taiwan politics, is accused of accepting half a million dollars in bribes.

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S Korea MPs file motion to impeach acting president

The motion comes less than two weeks after parliament voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Watch: ISS crew sends Christmas greetings from space

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

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Dozens killed as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan

There were 67 people on board when the plane crashed near the city of Aktau.

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Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.

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Greenland and the Panama Canal aren't for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?

Trump's promises to use America's strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House.

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Boy, 7, injured by falling drone during holiday show

The boy required open-heart surgery after he was hit in the chest by the drone in Orlando, Florida.

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Australian towns evacuated over Christmas as fires rage

Conditions could mirror those of Australia's worst fire seasons on record, authorities say.

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Guatemala police clash with Jewish sect over 160 at-risk children

Authorities in Guatemala resist efforts by a Jewish sect to recapture 160 children rescued from its premises.

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Watch: BBC reporter returns to childhood home destroyed in Syria civil war

Feras Killani grew up in Yarmouk in Damascus, which saw brutal fighting between rebel and government forces.

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Cook Islands wants its own passport. New Zealand says no

Cook Islanders are citizens of New Zealand, which oversees the island's foreign affairs and defence.

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Syria's minorities seek security as country charts new future

After the fall of Assad, many are apprehensive about how Syria will next be ruled.

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'I heard rumbling and shattering glass': Eyewitness describes Christmas market attack

One woman describes how her boyfriend was dragged away from her after being hit by the car being used as a weapon.

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Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvre

Thomas Conley was sitting next to Isaiah Rodriguez at lunch when he noticed something was wrong.

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Inside the abandoned homes of Assad's ruthless enforcers

The men who ruled Syria with an iron fist have fled - and some fear they may evade justice.

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Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

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'We have to be more bold': Syria's musicians await future under new Islamist leaders

A lively electronic music scene developed under the Assad regime. Now, it's unclear what comes next.

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Girl, 14, and teacher named as Wisconsin school shooting victims

Police are still searching for a motive behind the attack at a private Christian school.

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Japanese city to name and shame people who break trash rules

Fukushima plans to go through trash that is not properly sorted, and publicly identify offenders.

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Man admits running secret Chinese 'police station' in NYC

The site in Manhattan was used to help China identify pro-democracy activists, prosecutors say.

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Pope assassination plot foiled by UK intelligence

Pope Francis reveals in his new book that he was targeted by suicide bombers during a 2021 trip to Iraq.

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Australian radio host pleads not guilty to sex abuse

Top broadcaster Alan Jones says all charges against him are "baseless" or "distort the truth".

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Old wounds and new energy in Syria's 'capital of the revolution'

It's a bittersweet return for residents of Homs, which was the site of a brutal years-long siege.

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Strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu

The number of casualties is unknown, while footage online shows collapsed buildings and damaged cars.

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Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage

Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.

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South Korea court begins Yoon's impeachment trial process

It has six months to decide whether to sustain or reject the vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Two Russian oil tankers sink in Black Sea - reports

Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water.

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Seven tourists in Fiji hospital with suspected alcohol poisoning

Four of the tourists are Australian, according to local media reports.

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Australia says 'Bali Nine' drug smugglers have returned home

The five remaining members of the drug ring have returned home after almost 20 years in Indonesian prison.

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Five dead after shootings in northern France

The victims include two migrants and two security guards, French media has reported.

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Watch: Moment South Korean lawmakers vote to impeach President Yoon

MPs in Seoul voted 204 in favour and 85 against the motion.

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Incredible escape as lorry smashes fire truck on icy US highway

None of first responders were injured, but the truck driver was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

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'Thankless job' - why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives

A doctors' union says long hours for little or no pay is leaving trainee medics with poor mental health.

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Former Syria prison head charged with torture in US

Samir Ousman Alsheikh is accused of torturing and ordering the torture of prisoners at Adra Prison.

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The Indian teen who became the world's youngest chess champion

On Thursday Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion at the age of 18.

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Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco

The singer and actress wrote "forever begins now" as she posted an engagement ring picture on Instagram.

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Australia turns to rugby to curb China influence in PNG

Papua New Guinea will join Australia's rugby league in exchange for allegiance on security matters.

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Syria rebel leader vows to shut down notorious Assad prisons

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani also said he would dissolve the former regime's security forces, in a statement seen by Reuters.

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Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths

For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.

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Syria chemical attack victims want investigations reopened

The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in the chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.

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Lawyer cites 300 potential cases against Diddy

US lawyer Tony Buzbee says he still receives daily calls with new allegations about the music mogul.

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Women cops forging ties for life with the sex trafficking victims they rescue

A Spanish police unit is making lasting relationships with women it rescues from slavery.

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Brazil's Lula 'well' after brain bleed surgery

The 79-year-old leader's bleed stems from an injury he sustained during a fall in October.

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Syria rescuers end search for secret cells in notorious prison

The White Helmets say it did not find any "unopened or hidden areas" after it was captured by rebels.

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Shaken by Assad's sudden fall, Syria faces seismic turning point

The worst scenario for Syrians is that their country will spin into violent chaos, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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Champion cyclist pleads guilty over wife's car death

Rohan Dennis was driving a car that struck his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins, in Australia.

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Jay-Z accused with Diddy in lawsuit of raping girl, 13, in 2000

Jay-Z has dismissed the action as a "blackmail attempt", while Diddy has denied the claims against him.

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South Korea orders travel ban for President Yoon

The decision to hand power to the country's prime minister has been widely criticised by the opposition.

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Gisèle Pelicot lifts her sunglasses and chooses to fight back

The woman at the centre of the mass rape case sees her public trial as a chance to "stand for all victims".

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Melbourne synagogue fire 'likely' terror act, police say

Three suspects are being sought over the fire, which injured one person and caused extensive damage.

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Prithvi Shaw: The rise and fade of Indian cricket's wonder boy

It has been a steep fall for the 25-year-old batter, once hailed as Indian cricket's 'next big thing'.

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Dominican Republic records largest-ever cocaine seizure

Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.

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Watch: 'I am very sorry', S Korea's president says

In a televised address, President Yoon Suk Yeol apologises for declaring martial law earlier this week.

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Comeback of 1990s Indian crime drama evokes nostalgia

Fans of CID, one of India's longest-running TV shows, are thrilled about its much-anticipated comeback.

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Japanese star Miho Nakayama found dead at 54

Nakayama, best known for her role in the 1995 film Love Letter, was found dead in a bathtub at home.

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Moment former Syrian president's statue toppled in Hama

Rebels say they have taken full control of a second major city, after the military withdrew its troops.

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Three climbers feared dead on New Zealand's tallest mountain

Police believe the two Americans and one Canadian fall while crossing a ridge on Aoraki Mt Cook.

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Biden considering pre-emptive pardons for Trump critics - sources

The outgoing president is reported to be weighing up ways to protect those the new administration may go after.

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Housemate convicted of horrific murder of Kenyan LGBT activist

The body of Edwin Chiloba was found dumped in a box last year, sparking global condemnation.

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Barnier to resign as French PM after government collapse

The prime minister is likely to stay on as caretaker while President Emmanuel Macron chooses a successor.

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Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

The judge upheld her previous decision, saying board members who set the pay were too heavily influenced by Mr Musk.

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Barnier downfall threatens to set a pattern for what lies ahead

Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield asks if the next French prime minister will face the same fate as Michel Barnier.

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'Deeply disturbed': South Koreans react to President Yoon's martial law order

People in Seoul express anxiety and confusion following the president's now-rescinded martial law order.

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Why these Israeli men volunteered to fight - but now refuse to return to Gaza

Why men who reported for duty after October 7 are now refusing to fight

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Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests

More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.

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Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme

It is the latest in a series of changes announced by the platform since its founder Pavel Durov was arrested.

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Migrants brought to UK from remote military island

Their journey to the UK marks the end of years of complex legal battles.

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Top Indian fact-checker in court for post calling out hate speech

Police want to arrest Mohammed Zubair after he highlighted a controversial Hindu priest's Islamophobic rant.

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Gazans displaced by war now face a new threat: winter

Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.

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In pictures: 40 years since world's deadliest gas leak killed thousands in India

In 1984, a poisonous gas leaked in the middle of the night from a pesticide factory in central India, killing thousands within days.

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Three dead and dozens sick after eating sea turtle stew

At least 32 people in the Philippines were admitted to hospital after consuming the endangered species.

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Norway suspends controversial deep-sea mining plan

Oslo's plan to open up its Arctic seabed for mining prompted stark environmental opposition.

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BBC hears of horror and hunger in Sudan massacre town

Massacres scar the town of El Geneina in Darfur, now a near-empty city as Sudan's 19-month war grinds on.

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Dozens killed in crush at Guinea football match - reports

Guinea's PM Oury Bah says the government is working to restore calm after the crowd stampede.

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Statue of Syrian president's brother is torn down in Aleppo

The footage, which has muted sound, was filmed by Turkish journalist Ibrahim Bozan on 30 November 2024.

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Irish political parties plot path to government

After securing re-election, Irish party leaders face the challenge of trying to form the next government.

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Georgia's pro-EU president vows to stay 'until someone is legitimately elected'

Georgia's pro-EU president vows to stay 'until someone is legitimately elected'

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