'Israeli women and their Gulf sisters are so similar'

How a women's business forum is forging trade ties between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain.

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Climate change: US to pay $75m to relocate tribes facing flood threat

The Biden administration will give three tribal communities $75m to move from coastal areas.

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Hakeem Jeffries: The Democrat who is replacing Nancy Pelosi as leader

With his unanimous election, the New Yorker becomes the first black person to lead a party in Congress.

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Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed accused of defaming Aisha Buhari

The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation.

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Germany to ease entry rules for skilled workers

The country is currently experiencing labour shortages in several industries, including childcare and IT.

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Morbi bridge collapse: Victims wait for answers month after tragedy

Families of those killed in Morbi last month question why there has been no action against the culprits.

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Ros Atkins on... China's crackdown on Covid protests

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at how authorities have clamped down on protests against Covid measures.

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Ukraine war: The surrender hotline for Russian soldiers

The "I Want To Live" project says it is getting up to 100 enquiries a day from invading troops.

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Oath Keepers: ‘How I escaped my father’s militia’

Militia leader Stewart Rhodes could face two decades in prison. It took his son years to escape him.

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Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been found guilty of the rare charge.

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Maria Kolesnikova: Jailed Belarus opposition figure in intensive care - allies

Maria Kolesnikova is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, her allies say.

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Bird flu: What is it and what's behind the outbreak?

Why is bird flu so bad this year and why are scientists so concerned?

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Gujarat election: PM Modi looms large in India state polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity is seen helping his party win polls in his home state Gujarat.

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Minnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk

The ice broke on Upper Red Lake, a popular fishing destination in the state of Minnesota.

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Musk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertising

Elon Musk says Apple has cut Twitter advertising and has threatened to remove it from the app store.

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China Covid: How five dramatic days of protests unfolded

After a deadly fire in a locked down building, people are demanding an end to Covid restrictions.

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Ecuador gangs: Gunmen storm hospital in attempt to kill teen

Gang members took staff hostage and exchanged fire with police before they were arrested.

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World Cup 2022: Clashes in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

Police use water cannon and tear gas to deal with unrest in the centre of Brussels on Sunday.

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'Miya' Museum: The controversy around Assam's 'Muslim' museum

Authorities in India's Assam state sealed a museum dedicated to Muslims - and many are asking why.

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Somalia: Key hotel in Mogadishu stormed by al-Shabab militants

Villa Rose is near the presidential palace in Mogadishu and popular with government officials.

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World Cup 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada - Andrej Kramaric scores twice to send Canada out

Alphonso Davies scores Canada's first-ever World Cup goal, but it is not enough to stop them being knocked out following a defeat by Croatia.

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New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York.

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Queen Camilla to scrap tradition of ladies-in-waiting

The Queen Consort is ending the traditional title of ladies-in-waiting for assistants at events.

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Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate

The government and opposition agree that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects.

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Ukraine conflict: How much damage has Russia done to power supplies?

Russian air strikes have hit power supplies and health services, putting millions of lives at risk.

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Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer.

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Equatorial Guinea: World's longest-serving president to continue 43-year-rule

Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema has led the country's authoritarian regime for 43 years.

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Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

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US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears

The restrictions on five Chinese companies are the first to be put in place on security grounds.

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 November 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct

The 78-year-old actor is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in 2017, judicial officials say.

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US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone.

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Emergencies Act: Trudeau defends use to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests

The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter.

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Swedish brothers face trial on Russia spy charges

Two brothers are accused of selling state secrets to Moscow in a case "unlike any other in 20 years".

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Algeria fires: Dozens sentenced to death for lynching

The victim had gone to help fight rampant forest fires but was falsely accused of arson.

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Ancient Roman snacks found in Colosseum dig

The study of the sewers under Rome's landmark found traces of olives, nuts and other foods.

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Olena Zelenska: We will endure

Olena Zelenska tells the BBC that cold and blackouts are not the worst things Ukraine has faced.

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Mercedes drivers can pay to speed up faster

Owners of some Mercedes electric cars in the US can soon pay a $1,200 annual fee to speed up faster.

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Iran football manager Queiroz confronts BBC's Shaimaa Khalil

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil asked Iran footballer Mehdi Taremi for his view on the protests in Iran.

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Camilla gives Queen Elizabeth II's Paddington Bears to Barnardo's

People paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences.

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Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg.

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The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests

Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation.

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World Cup 2022: What has and hasn’t been banned in Qatar?

Are supporters in Qatar managing to keep up with the changes over alcohol, kit and freedom of speech?

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Kosovo: Why is trouble flaring up between Serbs and the Albanian-led government?

Serbs have been demonstrating in Kosovo, raising fears of renewed ethnic hostilities.

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Danish World Cup pundit hears of mother's death

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast.

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Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine.

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'I wouldn't leave South Africa, I have a kid here'

South African software developers discuss what it means to them to do business in the country.

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Mumbai's Aarey forest: The woman fighting to protect it from metro project

Pramila is protesting against a train depot being built in the forest where her community lives alongside leopards.

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Ukraine war: Russian ambassador quizzed over alleged war crimes

Russia's UK ambassador is asked whether he accepts his country has committed war crimes in Ukraine.

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Ukraine monastery raid as SBU targets Russian agents

Kyiv authorities say they want to stop Russia using the site for sabotage, intelligence or weapons.

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Tanzania plane crash: Rescue efforts delayed, report finds

Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders.

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Colombia in new peace talks with leftist ELN rebels

New leader Gustavo Petro hopes the negotiations will help to end nearly 60 years of armed conflict.

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Rwanda's electric vehicle push has a faltering start

In a developing country like Rwanda building a market for electric cars has proved challenging.

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Qatar World Cup 2022: I walked 1,600km to get here

Saudi fan Abdullah al-Salmi walked all the way from his home in Jeddah to Doha to see the football tournament.

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Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts

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South African court orders release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus

The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule.

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Millions of lives under threat in Ukraine this winter - WHO

Millions are at risk as winter sets in as many are without power, a WHO official warns.

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Lima airport: Truck hit by plane on Peru runway was on planned drill

Officials say the fire truck was doing drills when it was hit by the jet, killing two firefighters.

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Equatorial Guinea's Obiang: World's longest-serving president eyes re-election

The 80-year-old president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has been in power for 43 years.

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Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account

The ban against the ex-US president is lifted, but Trump says he sees no reason to return.

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Benzema out of Qatar World Cup

France striker Karim Benzema is out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he sustained a thigh injury in training.

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Talking therapy: How ice cream is helping people discuss difficult topics

Artist Annie Nicholson's work has centred around grief since she lost family members in a tragic accident.

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Safe haven laws and the surrendered infants in US

Michelle told no-one she was pregnant. So when she gave birth by the roadside, she did something she came to regret.

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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected.

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North Korea's leader Kim reveals his daughter in rare appearance

North Korea's leader stood hand-in-hand with the girl during a ballistic missile test on Friday.

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Lima airport: Two firefighters dead as plane crashes during take-off

Two firefighters were killed in the crash, which happened as the aircraft was taking off.

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Naomi Biden: Biden's granddaughter to marry at the White House

Joe Biden's granddaughter gets married at America's most famous address, who else tied the knot there?

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Violence erupts between Thai police and protestors

Police can be seen firing rubber bullets at protesters near the Apec summit in Bangkok.

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The emotional moment a chimpanzee mum meets newborn

After a C-section, Mahle the chimp finally meets her baby at Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas.

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Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week.

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North Korea fires suspected ICBM into sea

It follows Thursday's warning of a "fiercer" response to US plans to strengthen its regional presence.

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Navalny: Russian opposition leader Navalny moved to solitary confinement

The Kremlin critic is accused of being an "egregious offender" and moved ahead of a family visit.

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Nancy Pelosi: Five key moments in House speaker's career

As the House of Representatives leader announces she will stand aside, here's how she made her mark.

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Ukraine war: The men who bring back the dead

Artur and Denys bring dignity to victims of the war - both friend and foe.

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Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza.

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Adnan Oktar: TV cult preacher jailed for 8,658 years in Turkey

Adnan Oktar has been convicted of sexual assault and abuse of minors in Turkey.

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'The time to grieve is over, it is time to be angry'

South Korean families are asking how far the blame should extend for the deadly Halloween crush.

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Taylor Swift Ticketmaster crash draws ire on Capitol Hill

A glitch caused by high demand for her concerts has triggered monopoly-busters in Washington DC.

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Nato chief: Poland strike was most likely from Ukrainian air defence

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC "accidents happen" in war and emphasises the need for a measured approach.

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Malta moves to ease EU's last total ban on abortion

The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life or health were at risk.

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Novak Djokovic visa ban overturned ahead of Australian Open

The Serbian tennis star was deported from the country in January in a row over his vaccine status.

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Virginia McLaurin: Woman who danced with Obamas dies at 113

Virginia McLaurin lived her dream of not just seeing the first black president, but dancing with him at the White House.

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Small firms have a big role fighting climate change

It's not just big corporates which need to cut their carbon footprint, small firms also have a part to play.

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'I don't think Trump is the future': Voters on 2024 run

The BBC asked former Trump voters: Would you support him if he runs for the White House in 2024?

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Watch: The babies born as world population hits 8bn

Mothers around the world share their thoughts as their babies' birth coincides with a huge population milestone.

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Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk.

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Michelle Obama's quick-fire questions round

Michelle Obama talks to BBC Breakfast about marriage, martinis and knitting.

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Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March.

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Hong Kong calls for probe after rugby match protest song

It comes after a pro-democracy protest song was played instead of China's national anthem.

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Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

The Amazon founder commended the country music star for her commitment to improving literacy.

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COP27: Fears of compromise on key 1.5C global temperature issue

There are fears the commitment to a key warming limit may soften as nations seek agreement in Egypt.

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EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years.

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Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump.

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Switzerland migrant children demand immigration policy apology

Swiss migrant workers' children want an apology for a policy they say tore whole families apart.

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US midterms: Democrats retain control of Senate after key Nevada victory

The results for Joe Biden's Democrats amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years.

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Zimbabwe's dilemma over deadly elephant attacks

As the wildlife frontline becomes more dangerous, southern African nations want an end to the ivory ban.

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Dallas: Two vintage World World II planes collide at air show

Footage shows the planes striking each other at low altitude, breaking one of the aircraft in half.

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Remembrance: Finding the faces of forgotten comrades

Brian Hough was only 18 when he fought in the Korean War but 70 years on he's trying to keep the memory of fallen soldiers alive.

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People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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Cruise ship with 800 Covid cases docks in Sydney

The mass outbreak started to be detected on the Majestic Princess halfway through its 12-day voyage.

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G20 in Bali: Trouble in paradise as leaders gather

Host and Indonesian president Joko Widodo wants to play dealmaker at the G20. Can he pull it off?

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Big Ben’s iconic bongs return after restoration work

The bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday.

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Swedish brothers charged as spies for Russia

The men are suspected of passing information to Russia's military intelligence service over 10 years.

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Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players

The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience.

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Ros Atkins On… Elon Musk and Twitter

Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of Elon Musk’s early days in charge of the social media platform.

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Cassius Turvey: Mother's grief at killing that's shocked Australia

The killing of Aboriginal teenager Cassius Turvey has sparked outrage and raised issues around racism.

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Ukraine war: Refugee's wife died at maternity hospital

Ivan Kalinina, now living in Wales, lost his wife and baby son in the Mariupol hospital bombing.

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Venezuelan boy translates World Cup sticker album into braille

Sebastián Filoramo from Venezuela is using his own braille typewriter to make the album more accessible.

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DC attorney general sues NFL and Washington Commanders

Prosecutors allege Washington's NFL team lied to fans about efforts to probe a "hostile" workplace.

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Russian-Canadian arrested over global LockBit ransomware campaign

Mikhail Vasiliev is accused of involvement in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide.

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Powerball: Store owner who sold record US Powerball ticket gets $1m bonus

Joseph Chahayed will continue to work in his California shop despite the windfall from the $2bn ticket.

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Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'.

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Saudi police release US mother arrested for 'destabilising public order'

Carly Morris says she has been trapped in the kingdom with her young daughter for three years.

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Brazilian music icon Gal Costa dies aged 77

The singer was key to Brazil's Tropicalia genre, producing more than 30 albums in her fruitful career.

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US midterm elections: Who won, who lost and what it means

Votes are still being counted across the US but it's clear that there's already one big winner.

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Elon Musk sells almost $4bn of Tesla shares

It comes less than two weeks after the world's richest man completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter.

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COP27: What is the climate impact of private jets?

Demonstrators in Amsterdam stopped private jets taking off ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian MP confronts sister of jailed activist

Amr Darwish is removed from a COP27 meeting after defending the detention of Alaa Abdel Fattah.

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Hollywood actor Sean Penn gives his Oscar to Zelensky

The Hollywood star gifted his award to the Ukrainian president on a visit to Kyiv.

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US midterms: Donald Trump says his announcement next week will be 'very exciting day'

Speaking in Florida, the ex-president says his announcement next week will be "a very exciting day".

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Trudeau accuses China of 'aggressive' election interference

It follows reports that Canada has identified 11 Beijing-funded candidates at the 2019 elections.

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The big moments to watch for on US election night

As America prepares to go to the polls, we take you through how the drama might unfold on the night

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'Help us' heard from migrant rescue boat waiting to dock in Italy

People could be heard chanting from a ship as it sits in a Sicilian dock.

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Stolen $3bn Bitcoin mystery ends with popcorn tin discovery

James Zhong pleads guilty to the 2012 hack as police find stash of 50,000 Bitcoin.

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Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious.

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Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended.

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Ethiopia conflict: Looking for clues in video of forgotten massacre

As a truce is agreed in Ethiopia's bitter civil war, we investigate a massacre caught on video.

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Why slave descendants want the Benin Bronzes to stay in US

A group of African Americans wants to stop the return of some Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.

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Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling.

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US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online

The BBC's Marianna Spring investigates what voters are being recommended online at a turbulent time for US politics

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Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

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Peru: Police clash with protesters in capital Lima

Riot teams fired tear gas as crowds of anti-government demonstrators marched in Lima and elsewhere.

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Peru anti-government protest grips capital Lima

Thousands of demonstrators march through Lima demanding that President Castillo resign.

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Why abortion matters in crucial US elections

Inflation is voters' top issue, but Democrats hope anger over abortion bans will boost turnout.

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Duelling US presidents descend on key swing state Pennsylvania

Trump, Obama and Biden all rally in Pennsylvania, urging Americans to vote in the midterm elections.

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Sam Matekane - can a diamond magnate help Lesotho to sparkle?

A businessman takes the gamble of his life to turn round a mountain kingdom with many challenges.

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Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99.

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Aaron Carter: Singer, rapper and brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick dies aged 34

Aaron Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter.

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Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

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COP27: Climate anxiety is rising - it might be a good thing

As another UN summit kicks off, experts say climate anxiety could help solve the problem.

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Itaewon crush: How South Korea let down its young people

The tragedy has triggered a widespread sense that South Korea has betrayed its younger generation.

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Powerball: Lotto fever grips US for $1.6bn world record prize

One in 292 million odds of winning have not deterred hopeful Americans from snapping up their tickets.

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Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts.

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Sudhir Suri: Radical Hindu leader shot dead in Amritsar

Sudhir Suri was shot several times while protesting in the holy Sikh city of Amritsar.

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Imran Khan speaks publicly for first time since surviving shooting

In his first comments since the attack, Pakistan's former PM says two shooters tried to kill him.

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Midterms: The conspiracy theorists who want to to control elections

Candidates who falsely believe the last US election was stolen could be in charge in 2024.

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Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital after hammer attack

The husband of one of the most powerful politicians in the US is said to remain under medical care at home.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv residents adapting to night-time power cuts

People living in Ukraine's capital Kyiv are having to get used to living in a much darker environment.

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Ethiopia civil war: Tigray truce a triumph PM Abiy Ahmed

Huge concessions have been made by Tigray leaders to end a two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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North Korea: Pyongyang fires suspected long-range missile, says Seoul

It comes a day after Pyongyang launched almost two dozen missiles - the most in a single day.

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China Covid: Panic and fear drove iPhone factory breakout

Workers at the plant in Zhengzhou, China, thought they were going to be part of a huge Covid experiment.

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Iran protests: The dance video I dared not share

Dancer Sarina was banned from performing but is now sharing her work in solidarity with protesting women.

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Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is you' copyright lawsuit dropped

A copyright claim against the hit song All I Want for Christmas is You has been withdrawn.

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Iran police force says it is investigating protester shooting video

Footage showed officers beating a man, driving over him with a motorbike and then shooting him.

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Russian commanders discussed using nuclear arms in Ukraine, says US

Military leaders are said to have talked about how and when they might use the weapons in Ukraine.

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South Korea video shows missiles being fired

The South Korean Defence Ministry released video purportedly showing retaliation towards the north.

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'My dad, the claw hair clip inventor'

BBC journalist Anne-Marie Dias Borges tells how her foster father invented the claw hair clip.

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Takeoff: Police chief says sometimes hip hop gets a bad name

Police in Houston pay tribute to "a great young man" as they confirm the death of US rapper Takeoff.

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Paul Pelosi: Who is spreading false claims about attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband?

False claims about the violent attack have gone viral in the days following the incident.

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Ukraine round-up: UK helps Ukraine in cyber war and Russian banker defies Putin

A secret programme to defend Ukraine's cyberspace is revealed, and an oligarch gives up Russian citizenship.

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Kansas woman who led all-female IS battalion sentenced to 20 years

Allison Fluke-Ekren also admitted training more than 100 women and girls, including some as young as 10.

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