Fresh protests take place across France against pension age rise

Eight unions are taking part in the strike, which has disrupted schools, public transport and oil refineries.

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Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence

The pair, both in their early 20s, were reportedly convicted for promoting corruption and propaganda.

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George Santos to step down from House committees

The 34-year-old Republican has faced calls to resign after admitting he fabricated parts of his CV.

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Vistara: Italian woman 'punched and spat' on India flight

The Italian woman, who was arrested on a complaint by crew, has denied the allegations against her.

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Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark

Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury.

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Alfredo Cospito: Hunger-striking Italian anarchist moved amid protests

Alfredo Cospito has been refusing food for more than 100 days in protest at harsh prison conditions.

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Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo in fourth suspicious incident

Two missing monkeys are the latest in a string of suspicious incidents over the past three weeks.

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French retirement age strike hits schools and trains

A new wave of protests begins across France against plans to lift the retirement age from 62 to 64.

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Super Bowl 57: Empire State Building trolls New York Giants and Jets

New Yorkers were not happy after the Empire State building lit up in the colours of fellow NFL side and fierce rivals the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Poland boosts defence spending over war in Ukraine

It is the latest European country to say it is increasing military spending as a result of the conflict.

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Andrea Riseborough: Oscar nomination to be reviewed by Academy

The Academy will review Andrea Riseborough's nomination amid discussions about her campaign.

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Avalanche kills two skiers in Japan's Nagano region

An extensive search took place on Sunday after two men were reported missing following an avalanche.

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Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists".

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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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German chancellor says he won't send fighter jets to Ukraine

The request for the jets comes just days after Germany committed to supplying Leopard 2 tanks.

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Nigeria extends deadline to exchange old cash

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday.

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Iran 'foils drone attack' on military facility in Isfahan

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site.

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Police kick and punch Tyre Nichols during violent arrest in Memphis

Expletive-filled footage shows Memphis Police drag him from his car, in the moments before fatal beating.

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New Zealand: Auckland cleans up after 'unprecedented' floods

At least three people are killed as New Zealand's largest city is hit by record rainfall.

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Can these rocks really generate electricity?

Viral videos claim rocks found in Africa can produce an electrical charge. But is this really possible?

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Petr Pavel: Ex-general beats populist rival in Czech election

Defeated former Prime Minister Andrej Babis conceded to newly elected Petr Pavel on Saturday afternoon.

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Auckland flooding: Three people dead after torrential rain in New Zealand

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

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Jerusalem shooting: 13-year-old held over second attack in days

A 13-year-old boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, the second attack in two days.

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Tiny radioactive capsule goes missing in Western Australia

The tiny object contains Caesium-137, which could cause serious illness.

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New Zealand: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland

New Zealand's largest city is hit by torrential rain, causing widespread flooding.

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Security guard killed in attack on Azeri embassy in Iran

Azerbaijan's leader brands a shooting that killed one and wounded two other others, a "terrorist act".

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Israel hits militant sites in Gaza after rockets fired following deadly raid

It comes after an Israeli operation against militants in the West Bank left nine Palestinians dead.

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South Africa to send 12 cheetahs a year to India

Asian cheetahs became extinct in India in the 1940s because of excessive hunting and loss of habitat.

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Singapore: Interpol seeks woman who ran elaborate exam cheating scam

Poh Yuan Nie's elaborate scam involved taping phones and Bluetooth devices to students.

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia's Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021.

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Ukraine hit by Russian missiles day after West's offer of tanks

One person died and two others were injured after strikes in Kyiv, the city's mayor says.

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Miraculous escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt.

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Donald Trump to be allowed back on to Facebook and Instagram

The social media firm Meta said the former US president's suspension will end "in the coming weeks".

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Punchbags become smart with activity-tracking cover

BBC Click’s Lara Lewington tries out some of the latest fitness technology.

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Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in Jenin

The heaviest death toll in months comes as troops battle militants in the flashpoint West Bank town.

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Ukraine welcomes German tank move as 'first step'

Germany's decision to send tanks to Ukraine follows weeks of pressure from Kyiv and Western allies.

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Half Moon Bay: Gunman targeted farm worker colleagues - police

Seven people were killed in Half Moon Bay on a farm where the suspect, who was arrested, was an employee.

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Peru protests: President calls for 'truce' after clashes

Dina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign.

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Rwanda-DR Congo tension: Shooting of plane an ‘act of war’

In a sign of growing tensions, Rwanda says it took "defensive action" against a plane in its airspace.

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Peru's President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output.

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JNU: India students angry after screening of BBC Modi documentary blocked

Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled India's government.

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Andrew Tate claims case against him 'empty'

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit.

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Oscars 2023: Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominations

Michelle Yeoh's Everything Everywhere All At Once is the frontrunner in the Hollywood awards.

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Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension

Judge Tarek Bitar unexpectedly restarts his probe after a 13-month suspension amid legal challenges.

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Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.

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Ticketmaster blames cyber attack for disrupting Taylor Swift tour sale

The company says it faced an "unprecedented" software attack when the star's Eras tour went on sale.

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Elon Musk says Tesla tweet was genuine in fraud case

The billionaire is accused of defrauding investors after a tweet claiming he had support for a deal.

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Oscar nominations 2023: Top Gun leads sequels surge

These films and actors could feature in Tuesday's nominations - where a few records could be broken.

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Jeff Zients to be Biden's new White House chief of staff - reports

The man who led Joe Biden's Covid task force is set to become his next chief of staff, US media says.

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Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park.

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Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman

Ukrainian civilians are returning to Lyman, close to the front line, despite the threat of strikes.

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Police: Early info suggests California suspect is Asian male

Authorities give an update after 10 people were shot dead in the city of Monterey Park, California.

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Former UK PM Boris Johnson makes trip to Ukraine

The former prime minister says it is a "privilege" to visit the country once more.

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First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained

Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem.

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Turkey condemns 'vile' Sweden Quran-burning protest

Turkey earlier called off a visit by Sweden's defence minister Pal Jonson over the planned protest.

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Postpartum haemorrhage: Niger halves blood-loss deaths at clinics

Researchers say an easy three-step process, including a cheap drug, could stop millions of women dying.

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Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing.

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Ukraine war: The 'constant risk' for ministers travelling by helicopter

The death of senior officials in a crash near Kyiv is a reminder of the dangers of helicopter travel.

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Shark attack on dolphin in Sydney closes popular beaches

Hundreds of people had been about to enter the water to compete in the Manly Open Surf carnival.

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Syria camps: Canada to repatriate 23 citizens

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is among the people who will return to Canada from Syria.

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Burkina Faso unrest: Dozens of kidnapped women freed

Last week's mass kidnapping in an area hit by militant Islamist insurgency was unprecedented.

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The cycle-mad city in Finland that doesn't stop for snow

Oulu in northern Finland has snow on the ground for five months - but that doesn’t stop residents using their bikes.

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Lebanon MPs sit in as 11th vote for president fails

The MPs, who spent the night without electricity, vow to stay put until the crisis is solved.

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Afghanistan: Some Taliban open to women's rights talks - top UN official

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammad has been meeting Taliban officials amid a deepening crisis.

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The boy who caught a great white shark

An ordinary family fishing trip took a surprising turn when 12-year-old Campbell reeled in a shark.

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Why anti-abortion activists still march on Washington

The 1973 Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision gave rise to one of the largest anti-abortion marches in the world.

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Dentists warn of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online

One man said his teeth were not strong enough to bite an apple after wearing aligners bought remotely.

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I have low vision, so I built an app to help others like me

Adjustable smartphone camera filters change how things look, helping users see more easily.

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Google parent Alphabet to cut 12,000 jobs

Six per cent of Alphabet's workforce will be lost worldwide, and US staff will be affected immediately.

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Flames engulf slum village in South Korea

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from the slum in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

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Bafta best film nominations in 30 seconds

All Quiet On The Western Front leads the Bafta nominations for 2023.

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Cyber-crime gangs' earnings slide as victims refuse to pay

New research points to a positive trend with ransomware gangs' profits dropping 40% in 2022.

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Stained pillow seized at US murder suspect's home

The police are yet to find a murder weapon or a motive for the murders of four university students.

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Ukraine war: German tanks for Ukraine depend on US approval

The German Chancellor is under pressure to supply tanks to Ukraine, but will not do so without US approval.

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Armenian fire at army barracks kills 15 soldiers

The fire is blamed on soldiers trying to light a stove with a canister of petrol.

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Gallery owner who hosed homeless woman in San Francisco arrested

Collier Gwin is charged with battery after being filmed spraying a woman with a hose in San Francisco.

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Julian Sands: British actor identified as hiker missing in southern California

Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather.

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Ruslan Obiang Nsue: Equatorial Guinea president's son arrested over plane's sale

The son of Equatorial Guinea's president orders his half-brother's arrest over the sale of a jet.

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Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows

Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth.

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Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows

Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn as tech firms scale back from Covid growth.

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AI image creator faces UK and US legal challenges

Getty Images, one of the worlds biggest picture agencies, is taking action against Stability AI.

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Snooker match-fixing investigation - 10 Chinese players charged by WPBSA

Ten Chinese players face match-fixing charges as snooker's governing body investigates the sport's biggest corruption scandal.

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WATCH: Kyiv helicopter crash blaze filmed through flat windows

Some residents in Brovary filmed the devastating fire through their windows.

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Ukraine War: Zelensky adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks

Oleksiy Arestovych initially said air defences caused a Russian missile to hit an apartment block.

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Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska addresses World Economic Forum

The Ukrainian delegation hopes to build support for the country at the Davos meeting.

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Martin Luther King's son defends new statue amid criticism

It depicts the hug Dr King shared with Coretta Scott King after winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.

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Nick Cave criticises AI attempt to write Nick Cave lyrics: 'This song sucks'

The musician responds after a popular chatbot produces lyrics "in the style of Nick Cave".

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Kevin Spacey given lifetime achievement award in Italy

The actor - who is facing sexual assault charges in the UK - received the award in Italy.

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Nepal air crash: Who were the victims?

A keen Australian cyclist, a Korean soldier and his son and a local singer were among those on board.

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Burna Boy and Asake dominate African music awards

Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true.

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Siamak Namazi: American jailed in Iran begins hunger strike

Siamak Namazi tells President Biden he is protesting against the failure of the US to bring him home.

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Gina Lollobrigida: Italian screen star dies at 95

She was a big star in the 1950s and '60s, and her life story was as exotic as the roles she played.

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Nepal plane crash: 'Smell of smoke still hangs in the air here'

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan visits the site of the Sunday's plane crash in Pokhara, Nepal.

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Moment Italian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro is arrested

Video shows him being led to a waiting vehicle from a private clinic in Sicily's capital Palermo.

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Christine Lambrecht: German defence minister resigns after blunders

Christine Lambrecht's exit comes amid pressure to allow the delivery of German-built tanks to Ukraine.

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Australian woman's record-breaking run from continent's 'tip to toe'

Erchana Murray-Bartlett has run a marathon a day for 150 days, covering 6,300km (3,900 miles).

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DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

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Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike.

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Nepal mourns victims of worst air disaster in decades

At least 68 people died when a Yeti airlines flight crashed on its approach to the tourist town Pokhara.

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Ukraine war: Chances of more survivors from Dnipro strike minimal - mayor

More than 20 people died after an apartment block in the Ukrainian city was struck by a Russian missile.

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The man who first discovered plastic in the ocean

In 1971 Edward Carpenter discovered plastic floating about in the Atlantic Ocean.

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How drones could be the future of Indian farming

Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working?

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Mykhailo Mudryk: Chelsea sign Ukraine forward from Shakhtar Donetsk

Chelsea complete the signing of Ukraine forward Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk on an eight-and-a-half year deal.

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Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash

The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends.

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Romanian police seize luxury cars from Andrew Tate's property

Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce and Mercedes were taken away from the influencer's Romanian home.

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China coronavirus: 60,000 Covid-related deaths in just over a month

It is the first major death toll released since the country stopped its zero-Covid policy.

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Tunisia: Thousands rally against President Saied

Protesters said Tunisia is going through the most dangerous time in its history

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Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed

The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric".

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Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city

Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January.

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Peru protests: President Boluarte 'will not resign' despite weeks of violence

Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.

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Lisa Marie Presley: How she turned personal tragedy into hope

The late singer and daughter of Elvis Presley wrote and sang about her grief and struggles.

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California’s devastating storm in maps and charts

The state is being battered by storms with more destruction expected in the coming days.

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Deadly tornadoes sweep through Alabama

Roofs are torn from homes and buildings flattened as tornadoes tear through the US state.

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Putin ally says expat war critics should lose homes

Parliament speaker Vyacheslav Volodin says Russian critics abroad should have property confiscated.

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Elvis's only daughter Lisa Marie Presley has died aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley was rushed to hospital on Thursday after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.

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Russia claims control of salt mine town Soledar

Russia says it has taken control of Ukrainian salt mine town Soledar after a months-long battle, calling it a "crucial step"

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UK minister's visit to Jerusalem holy site hampered by Israeli police

Israeli police stop Lord Ahmad from visiting the al-Aqsa mosque for 30 minutes before letting him in.

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Twitter says leaked emails not hacked from its systems

But it warns users to beware of criminals using the data to send fraudulent messages.

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Russia's Putin lays into minister Manturov for 'fooling around'

Russia's president publicly tells off the industry minister for delays in ordering planes.

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Fried or scrambled? Prehistoric ostrich eggs for cooking found in Israel

The 4,000-years-old eggs are thought to have been waiting to be cooked by desert nomads.

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France's Brigitte Macron backs uniforms for schools

The former schoolteacher says she supports wearing a "simple and not drab" outfit.

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Who is Andrew Tate? The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer once said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault.

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Angry guest smashes car into Shanghai hotel, drives around lobby

The incident happened after an argument with hotel staff over the loss of a laptop.

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iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive pays tribute to Tom Karen

Sir Jony Ive said the late designer "perfectly embodied the ideals and values of a generation".

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Lützerath eviction: German police drag climate protesters from coal village

German police in riot gear drag climate activists away from the abandoned village of Lützerath.

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Cardinal Pell's death brings few tears in Australia

George Pell was reviled by many for his alleged role in child sexual abuse scandals.

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Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive.

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France's health system under pressure of increasing demands

Some rural and suburban areas have no local doctors, while GPs in cities are working 60-hour weeks.

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A royal fanfare for Tom Hanks... as Prince Harry arrives for Late Show

Prince Harry's limelight was temporarily taken away, when Tom Hanks received a royal fanfare.

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Iran protests: Facebook wrong to remove 'death to Khamenei' posts, board finds

Use of the slogan "death to Khamenei" in Persian did not break guidelines, a review finds.

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Greek trial of 24 rescuers who saved migrants in Med begins

The 24 volunteers are accused of several misdemeanours in a trial that has prompted uproar.

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Climate change: Europe and polar regions bear brunt of warming in 2022

Last year was the world's fifth warmest year with Europe enduring its hottest summer on record

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Brazil: The code word used to invite protesters to a riot

How thousands were mobilised by code words on social sites to attend the storming of Brazil's Congress

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Meek Mill apologises for filming a video in Ghana's presidential palace

The US rapper had provoked criticism after shooting scenes in the country's presidential palace.

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Prince Harry book: 'I want to hear his story in his words'

Members of the public explain why they are keen to read Spare, as it goes on sale in London.

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Brazil Congress: Thousands turn out for pro-democracy rallies

People took to the streets in response to the storming of government buildings by protesters.

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Iran protests: Crowd gathers outside prison in bid to stop executions

A crowd gathered in Karaj amid reports authorities were preparing to execute another two protesters.

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What do the Bolsonaro protesters in Brazil want?

While much has been said about Bolsonaro's loss, this is more about the man he lost to - Lula.

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Biden visits US-Mexico border in trip to Texas

Joe Biden walks along the southern US border to see one of the biggest problems of his presidency.

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How Trump's allies stoked Brazil Congress attack

It is no mere coincidence that scenes in Brasilia resemble events at the US Capitol on 6 January 2021

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China Covid: More than 88 million people in Henan infected, official says

Some 89% of people in Henan province have been infected but visits to clinics have peaked.

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Joshimath: Dozens evacuated from India's 'sinking town'

Joshimath town has been declared "disaster prone" after more than 600 houses developed large cracks.

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Australian Open: Players can compete if they have Covid-19

Players at the Australian Open will not need to take Covid-19 tests and could play if they have the virus.

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LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba: Kenyan police make more arrests

Four people have now been detained after Edwin Chiloba's body was found dumped in a metal box.

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Worshippers in Tokyo plunge into ice bath to mark new year

The Tokyo shrine's Shinto ritual is said to purify the soul and bring good health in the new year.

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Ukraine denies Moscow claim it killed 600 soldiers

Moscow has said it killed more than 600 Ukrainian forces in a "mass missile strike" in Kramatorsk.

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South Africa's apartheid-era police minister Adriaan Vlok dies

Adriaan Vlok gave police orders to kill a cleric and later washed his feet to seek redemption.

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Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy.

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Senegal bus crash kills 40: President Sall declares mourning period

President Macky Sall declares three days of mourning following a deadly collision between two buses.

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Jack Ma to give up control of fintech giant Ant Group

The billionaire has seldom been seen in public since criticising China's financial sector in 2020.

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Ukraine war: The Christmas ceasefire that wasn't

Few in Ukraine's eastern city of Bakhmut expected Russia's declared truce to be matched with action.

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China suspends social media accounts of Covid policy critics

Social media platform Weibo says it acted over personal attacks against Chinese Covid experts.

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South Sudan: Journalists held over film of president appearing to wet himself

Six journalists have been detained over footage of the South Sudan president appearing to wet himself.

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Wikipedia owner denies Saudi infiltration claim

Two human rights groups accused Riyadh of using agents to "promote positive content" on the site.

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Filippo Bernardini: Italian admits stealing unpublished books

Margaret Atwood, Sally Rooney and Ethan Hawke were all targets of phishing scams.

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Iran hangs two more protesters

Family members said they did not get to meet with the men before their execution.

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The Swiss ski resort with no snow

At the Torgon ski resort in the Valais Alps it's hikers rather than skiers on the slopes.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv and Moscow blame each other as Putin's truce falters

A unilateral ceasefire called by Russia breaks down within hours of coming into effect.

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US bank Silvergate hit with $8bn in crypto withdrawals

The bank has had to sell $5.2bn in assets to cover two-thirds of its customers withdrawing their deposits.

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Spain tobacco firms to pay to clean up cigarette butts

Cigarette manufacturers will also have to educate smokers not to throw away butts in public.

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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has begun erupting again.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava into the air, flooding much of the crater at its summit.

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Brussels bombings trial held up by suspects' boycott

Repeated interruptions cast doubt on the trial of 10 men accused of the 2016 attacks.

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Ales Bialiatski: Nobel Prize-winning activist stands trial in Belarus

Ales Bialiatski been held without trial since he was arrested during anti-government protests in 2021.

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Israel plan to curb Supreme Court's powers sparks outcry

A controversial move to let parliament overrule the Supreme Court threatens democracy, critics say.

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Israel releases longest-serving Palestinian prisoner

Karim Younis was convicted in 1983 of the kidnapping and murder of an Israeli soldier.

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Pope and 50,000 mourners say farewell to Benedict

Former Pope Benedict's funeral takes place at the Vatican, as Francis celebrates Mass with pilgrims.

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Pope Francis gives Benedict final blessing

The Pope places his hand on the coffin of his predecessor, the late Pope Benedict XVI, and bows his head.

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Cristiano Ronaldo mistakenly says South Africa instead of Saudi Arabia

The footballer mistakenly says the wrong country as he is unveiled as Al Nassr's star signing.

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Porn website age checks introduced in Louisiana

US adult industry campaigners argue the law is the wrong solution.

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Papua New Guinea: 92 unclaimed bodies buried in mass grave

The bodies were found decaying in an outdoor shed and almost half were children.

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Gadgets unveiled at CES but Russia is banned

Thousands have come to Las Vegas for one of the world's largest technology shows.

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Gregg Berhalter: US head coach under investigation after admitting he kicked wife

US head coach Gregg Berhalter is under investigation by US Soccer after admitting to kicking his wife when they were teenagers.

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China-Taiwan: Concern at repair of Taiwanese military device in China

Taiwan's missile developer said it did not believe there had been any leak of information.

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Damar Hamlin: Why do some young athletes suffer cardiac arrest?

American football star Damar Hamlin is the latest athlete to encounter heart problems.

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Black Eyed Peas in Polish row over rainbow armbands

A minister brands the band's "LGBT promotion" on Poland's New Year's Eve TV special a disgrace.

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Dramatic rescue after car plunges off California cliff

Four people are airlifted to safety after their car falls over 250ft (76m) onto rocks in California.

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Mexico prison break: Hunt for escapees turns deadly

At least two investigators die in a shoot-out with gunmen as they search for escaped inmates.

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Snow shortage threatens Alps with wet winter season

World Cup skiers will race on artificial snow this Saturday as the Alps see record high temperatures.

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Burkina Faso violence: Bodies of 28 people found in Nouna

The government says the victims were shot dead and it is investigating the motive behind the attack.

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Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave of drone strikes.

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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

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Senegal MPs jailed for kicking pregnant colleague Amy Ndiaye

The two male lawmakers attacked Amy Ndiaye after she criticised an opposition religious figure.

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More MEPs could lose immunity in corruption probe, president says

EU parliament bids to lift immunity of two more MEPs in Qatar-linked corruption investigation.

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Uganda arrest over deadly New Year Freedom City mall crush

Ten people, most of them children, died during a concert in the capital, Kampala.

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Croatia begins new euro and Schengen zone era

The country committed to joining the eurozone when it became the EU's newest member in 2013.

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Pelé: Fireworks greet coffin as Brazil prepares to bid legend farewell

Brazilian football legend Pelé's body has been taken to the stadium of his former club Santos.

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Ukraine must get long-term support, warns Nato chief

The West must be in it for the "long haul" as Russia shows no signs of relenting, says Nato's chief.

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Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship.

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Lula to be sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US

The 77-year-old takes power as his predecessor Bolsonaro leaves the country to avoid the ceremony.

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Love at first fight: The re-enactors who find romance

Who needs online dating apps when you can meet eligible partners at the tip of a sword?

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The sermon that became Amazing Grace

The hymn Amazing Grace started life as a sermon written by a former slave ship captain.

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New Year: Countries around the world celebrate after Covid lull

People toasted 2023 around the world, with many gathering for the first time in three years.

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Ukraine war: New year in Putin’s Russia - nothing is normal

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the Kremlin's alternative reality as 2023 begins.

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Grammy-winning singer Anita Pointer dies aged 74

She was a member of the Pointer Sisters, the 70s band whose hits included Jump (For My Love) and Fire.

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