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Politicians and leaders of different faiths gathered in Cape Town to remember the anti-apartheid leader. from BBC New…

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Save the Children says troops killed 38 people and burned their bodies in eastern Kayah state. from BBC News - World …

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The trial saw emotional testimonies and dramatic bodycam footage of the fatal shooting. from BBC News - World https:/…

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Tiktok.com overtook other US tech giants in 2021, including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Netflix. from BBC News - Worl…

Aboriginal communities said a welfare scheme criticised as "modern-day slavery" had increased poverty. from…

A shortage of tests have plagued the US while the latest variant has spawned an explosion in cases. from BBC News - W…

The lawmaker's government phone and ID were among belongings that were also snatched. from BBC News - World https…

The ad showing Father Christmas kissing a man highlights 50 years of changes in Norwegian LGBT rights. from BBC News …

Kashmiris fear India's draft proposal to redraw constituency lines will limit their choice of leader. from BBC Ne…

Asia's biggest metaverse - an intricate world populated by young women shopping for avatar outfits. from BBC News…

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Workers at the University of Hong Kong dismantle the sculpture commemorating the 1989 massacre. from BBC News - World…

As the Omicron variant spreads around Europe, countries tighten restrictions to brace for another wave. from BBC News…

Israeli archaeologists discover a Roman-era gold ring bearing an early Christian depiction of Jesus. from BBC News - …

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The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours. from BBC News - World http…

What you need to know about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's borders. from BBC News - World https://if…

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The Madagascar police minister was part of a team looking for survivors after a boat accident. from BBC News - World …

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Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse. from BBC News - World h…

Saudi state media claimed that UN aid workers were warned to leave the airport ahead of the strike. from BBC News - W…

The head of the World Health Organization calls for "difficult decisions" to be made over festive plans. fr…

The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill. from BBC News …

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Patrick Eyi, a former Gabon U17 coach, is arrested after claims of sexual abuse against him, which he denies. from BB…

The world’s first commercial octopus farm is closer to becoming reality - but scientists are up in arms. from BBC New…

From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is. from BBC News - World h…

If you fancy not having to do the cooking on 25 December then a robotic chef might be the solution. from BBC News - W…

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The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political. from BBC News - Wo…

The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated. from BBC News - W…

The Spanish singer is remembered by other members of the group for his unique voice and spirit. from BBC News - World…

Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it. from BBC News - …

The foreign secretary will become the UK's lead negotiator with the EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol. from B…

The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival. from BBC News - World ht…

Demonstrations around the country demand an end to military rule, following a coup in October. from BBC News - World …

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The election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist. from BBC News - …

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Britain's defence secretary says this is because Ukraine is not a member of the Nato military alliance. from BBC …

American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement awar…

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An Indian student's family calls for his release after he was arrested for celebrating Pakistan's victory. fr…

A Moroccan gardener convicted of the notorious killing of a French heiress is fighting to clear his name. from BBC Ne…

Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the "chaotic" fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. from BB…

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A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media. from BBC Ne…

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Nine people have died from extremely rare side effects linked to Johnson & Johnson's jab. from BBC News - Wor…

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The missionaries from the US and Canada were abducted in mid-October by a powerful crime gang. from BBC News - World …

A spokesperson for Ms Maxwell said on Wednesday she is "too fragile" to testify in her own defence. from BB…

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Researchers found that the rapper's 1-800-273-8255 increased calls to the helpline it was named after. from BBC N…

Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends". from BBC News - Wo…

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A young man's death sparks discussions on gender norms, even as the state targets "sissy men". from BBC…

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US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma. from BBC News - Worl…

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Chasing economic opportunity, record numbers of young Central Americans are braving the journey north. from BBC News …

Locals in Nagaland state demand government action after troops shot dead 14 civilians. from BBC News - World https://…

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The Winter Olympics have been hit by a flurry of protests from governments in the West. from BBC News - World https:/…

Hundreds of women abused by the ex-US gymnastics team doctor reach a settlement with USA Gymnastics. from BBC News - …

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A French court clears Koffi Olomidé of rape but convicts him of holding four dancers against their will. from BBC New…

Mrs Sacoolas returned to the US after diplomatic immunity was asserted on her behalf. from BBC News - World https://i…

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The Central American nation cut all diplomatic ties with Taiwan last week in favour of China relations. from BBC News…

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Documents suggest the feared 'cult' has infiltrated Nigerian politics and launched a global fraud operation. …

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The government is fighting back at what it sees as imported cultural ideas from the UK and US. from BBC News - World …

A virology institute boss says India will see a third wave "depending on how warmly we invite it". from BBC…

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Russia's president says he had to top up his income during economic troubles when the USSR collapsed. from BBC Ne…

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Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division. from …

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The French president says some Western countries' refusal to send officials has no useful outcome. from BBC News …

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Troops will remain to "advise, assist and enable" Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS. from BB…

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Donald Trump has urged his former aides to refuse cooperation with the 6 January House panel. from BBC News - World h…

A law allowing same-sex marriage is approved in the historically Catholic Latin American country. from BBC News - Wor…

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A major report on wealth and inequality says 2020 saw the steepest rise in billionaires' wealth on record. from B…

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Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says. from BBC News …

The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China over human rights concerns. from BBC News - World…

Peter Foster was declared a fugitive six months ago after allegedly skipping bail on fraud charges. from BBC News - W…

The US and its European allies urge Moscow to de-escalate, amid fears it could invade Ukraine. from BBC News - World …

The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied. f…

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Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago. from BBC N…

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Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban. from BBC Ne…

An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - Worl…

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The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns. from BBC News - Worl…

The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply. from BBC News - World https://ift…

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Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers. from BBC News - Wo…

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Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective". from BBC N…

The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden. from BBC News - World…

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The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings. from BBC News - W…

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Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party. from BBC N…

The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal. from BBC News - Wor…

The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a …

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Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond. from BBC News - World …

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The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there. from BBC News - World https:…

The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter …

The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble. from BBC News - World https…

Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger. from BBC News …

The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote. from BBC News - Wo…

Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole. from BBC News - World …

Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday. from BBC News - World https…

The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year. from BBC News - …

Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98 from BBC News - World htt…

Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers. from BBC News - Wo…

The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966. from BBC News - World …

Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation". from BBC …

Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east. fr…

US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces. from BBC …

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Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings. from BBC News - World ht…

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Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts. from BBC New…

The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion. from BBC Ne…

At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river. from BBC News - World…

Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday. from BBC News - World …

Officials at Antwerp zoo do not know how the pair - now in quarantine - caught the virus. from BBC News - World https…

Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll. from BBC News - World …

Eitan Biran, the sole survivor of a cable car crash, is now in Italy after a custody battle. from BBC News - World ht…

The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission. from BBC News - Wor…

Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you may have missed this week. fr…

Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java. from BBC News - World https://i…

The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News - World http…

US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun. from BBC News - Wor…

Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports. from BBC News - Worl…

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A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. from BBC News - Wor…

Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids. from BBC New…

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Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico. from BBC News - World…

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms. from BBC N…

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How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court. from BBC News - Wor…

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address. from BBC News - World https:/…

The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters. from BBC News - World htt…

The World Health Organization urges people to be cautious and prepare for the Omicron variant. from BBC News - World …

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The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown. from BBC News -…

Health officials say the two patients with the new strain have shown mild symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift…

An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight. from BBC News …

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Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death". …

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Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation. from BBC News - Worl…

The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom. from BBC News…

Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy. from BBC News - …

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At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia. from BBC News - Wor…

Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases. from BBC News…

Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l…

A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered. from BBC News - Wor…

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xQcXlJ v…

The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away. from BBC News…

A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office. from BBC News -…

Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant. from BBC News - Worl…

It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights. from BBC News - W…

Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate. fro…

More than 60,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to Mexico under the controversial programme. from BBC News - Worl…

The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say. from BBC News - World …

Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial. from BBC Ne…

In an exclusive interview, Albert Bourla hits out at the "rubbish" that has been published about him. from …

The five-year-old leopard attacked a student before it was captured in the northern city of Aligarh. from BBC News - …

The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only. from BBC News…

In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives. from BBC News - World https://ift…

The southern part of Queensland has seen widespread rain and flooding. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgXHu9 …

Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017. from BBC News - W…

A network based in China amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search. from BBC News - World…

Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year. from BBC News -…

Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster. from BBC News - W…

MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed. from BBC News - World …

William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions. from BBC…

The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22. from BBC News - World …

The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes. from BBC News …

The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of bette…

Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions. from BBC…

A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages. from BBC News - World https://…

Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out. from BBC News - World https:/…

Ethan Crumbley, 15, allegedly killed four students and injured seven others on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https:/…

The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shua…

EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron variant, says Ursula von der Leyen. from BBC Ne…

The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later. from BBC New…

Residents of the Indian capital didn't breathe "good" air even for one day in November, official data say…