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Israel and the Palestinians: Blinken's Jerusalem visit offers few solutions

The US secretary of state says "concrete steps" are needed to reduce violence but does not elaborate.

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Myanmar: Air strikes have become a deadly new tactic in the civil war

The regime increasingly uses air strikes to crush resistance that emerged after the coup two years ago.

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Migrant protest at New York hotel highlights growing issue

Some people sheltering at a Manhattan hotel refuse to move to a different facility, citing poor conditions.

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Alec Baldwin was 'on phone' during Rust firearms training

Prosecutors accuse the actor of many "extremely reckless acts" as he is charged with an on-set death.

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Auckland weather: Flood-hit region suffers more heavy rain

Only days after deadly floods killed four in Auckland, severe weather once again hit the region.

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Floating pirate-themed restaurant sinks off Thailand coast

Eyewitnesses reported the vessel slowly sinking in rough water in Pattaya Bay.

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Organ donation: 'My daughter was shot but lives on in those she saved'

Could the shooting of a six-year-old girl spark change in India where organ donation is rare?

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LGBT people hunted by gangs and police in Egypt

A BBC News investigation reveals how violent gangs are abusing LGBT community members they meet online.

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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa

The ex-president, currently staying in Florida, wants to "enjoy being a tourist", his lawyer says.

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Sichuan: Couples in Chinese province allowed to have unlimited children

As part of the policy in Sichuan, unmarried individuals will also be able to raise children.

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Sixth police officer suspended after Tyre Nichols' death

Preston Hemphill was one of the officers who initially stopped Mr Nichols prior to his fatal beating.

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Antony Blinken in Jerusalem: Urgent steps needed for calm

The US Secretary of State also calls for a two-state solution, following bloody attacks on Israelis.

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Adani Group says Hindenburg fraud claim 'calculated attack on India'

Last week the Indian firm owned by Asia's richest man had more than $50bn wiped off its market value.

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Man rescued after crashing stolen police car on train tracks in Georgia

The suspect jumped into a police vehicle during a traffic stop in the US city of Atlanta.

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Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector

Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers.

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Ukraine war: Russian athletes cannot be allowed at Olympics, Zelensky says

Olympics chiefs say Russian and Belarusian athletes could compete as neutrals, but Ukraine opposes the move.

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The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort.

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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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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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New US childhood obesity guidelines criticised by families

Some families worry that new guidelines from US paediatricians prioritise surgery and intensive therapy.

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Nigeria floods: Songs and testimonies from a drowning world

Portraits of communities devastated by the worst recorded floods in Nigeria.

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Television frontman Tom Verlaine dies at 73

His band rose to fame in the 1970s New York punk scene, scoring UK hits including Marquee Moon.

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Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after death

The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols.

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Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision

The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened.

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

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.

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AP deletes widely mocked tweet about ‘the’ French

The news agency had warned that journalists referencing "the French" could be dehumanising.

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The Somali funk spirit that has overcome anarchy and exile

Somalia's music scene is booming once again after years of conflict and Islamist threats.

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Community reckons with police killing by black officers

All five officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were black. Experts say that's not unusual.

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Colorado bear poses for roughly 400 'selfies' on wildlife camera

One motion-detecting camera captured roughly 400 images of the surprise selfie star.

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Seven shot dead at Jerusalem synagogue

The victims are shot dead in a suspected militant attack at a synagogue in East Jerusalem.

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Who is Jeff Zients, Biden's new chief of staff? 

The former Covid czar returns to one of the most powerful jobs in the US government.

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Czech Republic: Second round of presidential election

Former PM Andrej Babis and retired Nato general Petr Pavel are vying for the ceremonial but influential post.

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Truck attacker guilty of killing 8 on NYC bike path

The Uzbekistan native may face the death penalty for what was the city's deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11.

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Tennessee official 'sickened' by footage of Tyre Nichols arrest

Tyre Nichols, 29, was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died three days later.

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US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew

The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout.

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Egypt archaeology: Gold-covered mummy among latest discoveries

The mummy was found inside a sarcophagus that has remained unopened for 4,300 years.

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Gaza's only all-girl boxing club finds a home

After training women on the beach and in a garage, Osama has now moved to a professional centre.

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Ukraine's new tanks an upgrade - but may arrive too late

While the pledged US tanks represent an upgrade - they may arrive too late for the next phase of war.

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What you need to know about the US classified documents saga

Mike Pence, Joe Biden and Donald Trump have all kept classified documents from their time in office.

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Donald Trump to be allowed back onto 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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Ros Atkins on… Germany’s Ukraine tank decision

The BBC's Analysis Editor examines the background to Germany’s decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

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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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Michelle Yeoh: Chinese fans rejoice at Oscar nomination

If she wins, Yeoh will become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress.

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New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern's last day as prime minister

Before handing over to Chris Hipkins, Jacinda Ardern attended an annual gathering of politicians and Maori elders in Rātana.

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Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m

The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues.

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US embassy moves to cut visa wait time for Indians

Many Indian visa applicants faced a nearly three-year long wait in 2022.

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Seven dead in second California shooting in three days

The attack at Half Moon Bay comes only two days after a mass shooting in Monterey Park.

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Joshimath: What’s the future of India's sinking Himalayan town?

Experts say it will be hard to save parts of the town that are already sinking.

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Eight-year-old Indian diamond heiress who became a nun

Activists say Devanshi's vows of renunciation that make her a Jain nun are a violation of her rights.

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Tyre Nichols: Memphis police beat man like 'human piñata' - lawyers

Memphis police fired five officers following the encounter that left black father Tyre Nichols dead.

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Erdogan tells Sweden not to expect Nato bid support

The Turkish president's warning comes after protests in Sweden, including a Quran burning.

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Swedish PM in hot water over eel fishing scandal

Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and misled police.

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Russia orders Estonian ambassador to leave country

Russia's foreign ministry accused Estonia of "total Russophobia" after Tallinn reduced its diplomat numbers.

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Razzie nominations: Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde leads with eight

The biopic about Marilyn Monroe gets eight nominations, while actor Tom Hanks gets three.

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Pakistan power cut: Major cities without electricity after grid breakdown

It happened after power grids were turned on in the morning, the power minister said.

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The ancient trees at the heart of a case against the Crown

An indigenous community in Canada is suing for their land - and using unusual evidence in their case.

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Spain gang bust: Ukrainians exploited in illegal tobacco operation

Spanish police say Ukrainian refugees worked long hours to mass-produce counterfeit cigarettes.

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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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Actor Jeremy Renner broke over 30 bones in snow plough accident

The Avengers star shares an update on his recovery after being critically injured on New Year's Day.

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How Ukraine war led to a new Indian beer in Poland

Two Indians turned a crisis into opportunity when they were stuck with a shipment of rice flakes.

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How eating oysters could help protect the coast

Restaurants in New Orleans are recycling their oyster shells in an effort to protect the Louisiana coastline.

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Tennessee fires officials after damning death penalty report

The lethal injection is under increased scrutiny after a series of botched executions in several states.

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Lunar New Year: How the world celebrated

Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the world's biggest festivals.

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Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish.

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Chinese firm Catl to develop huge Bolivian lithium deposit

Bolivia is rich in a metal vital for electric cars, and a Chinese battery maker will mine it.

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Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past

The so-called lost decade has now stretched to three. What went wrong, asks Rupert Wingfield-Hayes.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes attempted to flee US, prosecutors claim

According to a new court filing, the 38-year-old bought a one-way ticket to Mexico last January.

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Florida manatees are dying at alarming rate

A sea grass shortage has resulted in an influx of manatee deaths, who rely on the food to survive.

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Jacinda Ardern: New Zealand PM says no regrets over decision to step down

New Zealand's leader says she has a "sense of relief" as her party prepares to anoint a successor.

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FAA outage: US airline regulators blame contractor for travel chaos

The US airline regulator says a contractor is responsible for delaying and cancelling thousands of flights.

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Australia's 'Toadzilla': Record-breaking cane toad found in Queensland

The cane toad, weighing in at 2.7kg, is six times bigger than the average specimen.

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Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan: Bollywood's 'king of hearts' aims for epic comeback

Shah Rukh Khan returns in a James Bond-like spy-thriller Pathaan after a four-year hiatus.

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The race to make diesel engines run on hydrogen

Ordinary diesel trucks could be converted to a hydrogen-diesel mix, according to researchers in Australia.

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Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 January 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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US rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81

Crosby, who co-founded both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, had been ill for some time.

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The California storms were great for wine

After years of drought, vineyards got a much-needed infusion of water from weeks of torrential rain.

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Ukraine war: Serbia uproar over Wagner mercenaries recruiting for Russia

A Russian news video showing Serbians being trained to fight in Ukraine prompts fury in Belgrade.

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France strikes bid to halt Macron's rise in retirement age

Planned reforms by President Macron would raise the retirement age to 64 - a hugely unpopular move.

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Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes

Bitzlato co-founder Anatoly Legkodymov is accused of helping to process $700m in illicit funds.

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Germany says it is no longer reliant on Russian energy

New sources of energy mean Germany is no longer dependent on Russia, Germany's finance minister said.

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Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa cleared of tax evasion

The acquittal of the journalist and Nobel Laureate has been hailed as a win for press freedom.

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FTX: Collapsed crypto exchange says $415m was hacked

Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered over $5bn in assets.

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Nigeria elections 2023: How influencers are secretly paid by political parties

Nigerian politicians are hiring social media influencers to spread disinformation ahead of February's elections.

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Golden Globes: Several celebrities announce Covid days after awards

A number of celebrities who attended this year's awards test positive for Covid-19 days later.

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Census in India: Baffling lack of data is hurting Indians

The government blames Covid for the delay in new data, which is now hitting crucial policy areas.

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Italian held in EU-Qatargate bribery probe agrees to tell all

Pier Antonio Panzeri is an alleged leader of a criminal network suspected of taking bribes from Qatar.

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Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags from tournament

Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident.

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Putin is weaponising food, says boss of fertiliser giant Yara

The boss of Yara says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven up the price of fertilisers and food.

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What does Andrew Tate promise his followers?

The controversial influencer has been detained in Romania as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation.

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Andrew Tate: Brothers' luxury cars are seized by Romanian police

Romanian officials were seen towing vehicles away from his compound in Bucharest.

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Andrew Tate: Romanian police widen probe into controversial influencer

The British-American influencer is in custody over allegations of human trafficking and rape.

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Global firms help Myanmar's military make weapons, says report

Troops are using homemade arms against their own people, says a report which urges an end to supplies.

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Mursal Nabizada: Gunmen kill former Afghan MP at home in Kabul

Ms Nabizada was an MP until the government was overthrown by the Taliban in August 2021.

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Lab-grown alternatives aim to cut palm oil dependence

Two biotech firms have developed oils made from yeast as a replacement for palm.

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Lützerath: German police oust climate activists after clashes near coal mine

Riot police remove protesters trying to stop the expansion of a coal mine in western Germany.

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Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

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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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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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Jesus baptism site makeover aims to draw a million Christians in 2030

As pilgrims mark Epiphany, Jordan plans an ambitious project to upgrade place of Jesus's baptism.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'open doors'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Thousands of Israelis hold legal reforms protest in Tel Aviv

Organisers have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining democratic rule.

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Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure

Several cities were struck, including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit killing at least five.

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California's hydro-climate whiplash explained

From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the new norm.

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The Gambian man who took on a tyrant and made history

Ebrima Solo Sandeng, killed by Gambian agents nearly seven years ago, is finally honoured as a hero.

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Who can die? Canada wrestles with euthanasia for the mentally ill

Canadians with mental illness could soon qualify for assisted death. It's ignited debate in the country.

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Lisa Marie to be buried next to son at Graceland

The singer was the only child of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", Elvis Presley.

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US renames five places that used racist slur for Native Americans

The move is part of wider efforts to remove the derogatory term from hundreds of geographic sites.

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Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins German coal mine protests

The Swedish climate activist joined coal mine protesters in the German village of Lützerath.

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COP28: Why has an oil boss been chosen to head climate summit?

The UAE has named state oil company chief Sultan Al Jaber as president of the UN climate conference.

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Quiz of the week: What is Johnny Rotten pondering next?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Lisa Marie Presley hospitalised after heart attack, US media says

The singer, who is rock legend Elvis's only child, was reportedly found unresponsive at her LA home.

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Biden documents: Who is the special counsel in the Biden probe?

Robert K Hur is a seasoned prosecutor and trial lawyer with ties to the Donald Trump administration.

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What are the atmospheric rivers contributing to severe California flooding?

Like water flows through rivers on land, water vapour flows through atmospheric rivers in the sky.

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Harry book: Prince William asked by reporter if he has read Spare

William and Catherine were on their first public outing since Prince Harry's tell-all book went on sale.

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Surendran Pattel: The US judge who once made cigarettes in India

Surendran K Pattel's inspiring rise from a life of grinding poverty has made headlines in India.

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Nigeria's cash crunch: Hunting out savings from under mattresses

Why Africa's most-populous country is introducing new bank notes weeks before an election.

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Jill Biden: US first lady undergoes surgery to remove cancerous skin lesions

The lesions were consistent with basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

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Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56

Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in California.

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Why did FAA ground flights across the US?

The disruption was caused by a glitch in an air safety tool called Notice to Air Missions or Notam.

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House of the Vettii: Pompeii home owned by former slaves reopens

The house, featuring erotic art and bronze statues, was the epitome of wealth in ancient times.

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Cardinal George Pell dies aged 81

Cardinal George Pell, whose conviction on child abuse charges shocked the Catholic Church before being quashed, dies at 81.

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Why Americans seem more pro-Harry than Brits

In the US, Harry and Meghan have found a more welcoming audience, our North America editor writes.

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Olivier Vandecasteele: Belgian aid worker sentenced to 40 years in Iran

Olivier Vandecasteele is convicted of espionage and other charges, which Belgium says are fabricated.

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Brazil Congress riot: Conditions of detainees come under scrutiny

About 1,000 people are still being held and questioned in connection with the 8 December riots.

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Soledar: Video shows fighting and tank fire in pounded Ukraine salt mine town

Reuters obtained footage showing the past few days in the town, which Russia looks set to capture

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Disney boss calls for workers to return to office four days a week

From the start of March employees will be asked to be in the office from Monday to Thursday.

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Brazil Congress: How police failed to stop the protest

President Lula has questioned police actions in failing to prevent the storming of government buildings.

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Brazil protests: Artwork suffers damage beyond repair

Brazil mourns the loss of key parts of its artistic collection damaged by rioters.

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Lützerath: German coal mine stand off amid Ukraine war energy crunch

Activists and police are facing off in Lützerath, where diggers plan to expand a giant coal mine.

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Brazil ex-president's supporters smash top court's windows

The moment supporters of Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro storm the Supreme Court.

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Inside Brazil's stormed presidential palace

Bolsonaro supporters wearing Brazilian colours wave flags and cheer after invading the building.

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Himachal Pradesh: Thousands despair as India Adani plants shut down

Many locals in India's Himachal Pradesh state say that they have lost their only source of income.

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Video shows Brazil Supreme Court mass break-in

Dozens of far-right demonstrators can be seen inside the court building with large crowds outside.

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Iranian man held in Germany over suspected chemical attack

Police raided the man's residence where they say they found toxic chemicals.

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Flight PS752: Families of victims met with harassment from Iran

Canadian intelligence is probing "hostile state actors" who are intimidating Iranian dissidents.

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Ukraine war: The ceasefire that never happened

Shellfire and attacks have taken place in the town of Bakhmut on Orthodox Christmas, despite ceasefire claims.

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Ana Montes: Top spy freed in US after more than 20 years

Ana Montes was described as being among "the most damaging spies" ever caught by the US.

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Nigerian schools: Flogged for speaking my mother tongue

Nigeria wants local languages to replace English in primary education, but some say it's not practical.

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Black Star Line: 50,000 descend on Ghana for diaspora festival

The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring international stars.

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Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea.

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Dramatic moments from a week of chaos in Congress

The vote for House Speaker has offered a unique glimpse of behind-the-scenes action.

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Are tech job cuts a warning for the wider economy?

A question mark hangs over whether job cuts seen in the tech sector will spread further as the economy slows.

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Ukraine war: What does facial recognition software make of Putin’s backdrop crowd?

There's been speculation public meetings with President Putin have been staged.

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In photos: Severe cold wave grips north India

The drop in temperature has caused disruptions to rail, air and road transport across Indian states.

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Driver crashes and flips vehicle inside US drive-through car wash

The 77-year-old driver was trapped for 90 minutes before he was rescued.

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McDonald's leaves Kazakhstan over supply shortages

It is understood access to certain products has become difficult due to sanctions against Russia.

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Kevin McCarthy loses historic 11th vote for US House Speaker

The deadlock will continue into a fourth day, since no business can go ahead until a speaker is picked.

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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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Tunisha Sharma: The Indian actress whose death set off a storm

Tunisha Sharma's suspected suicide and the subsequent arrest of her ex have trigged a media frenzy.

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William and Harry: Royal brothers through the years

From birth, the royal brother's lives have been closely watched from around the world.

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President Biden's message to migrants attempting to cross US border

President Biden warns migrants as he announces a new plan to tackle the border crisis.

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William Singer: US college admissions architect will go to jail

Prosecutors say William Singer helped pay more than $7m in bribes to coaches at elite US colleges.

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All The Beauty and the Bloodshed film explores Sackler scandal

A documentary about the Nan Goldin-led protests against the Sackler family aims for more award glory.

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Delhi hit-and-run: The woman who was dragged to death

The horrific death of Anjali Singh, a 20-year-old with big dreams, has shocked Indians.

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China Covid: EU officials 'strongly' urge testing for travel

Travel in and out of China gets easier from Sunday, as it moves away from its zero-Covid strategy.

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California declares emergency as massive storm slams into coast

The storm is expected to bring deadly flooding, landsides, and power outages affecting millions.

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Makiivka attack: Could mobile phones have revealed Russian location?

Russia says mobile phone signals gave their troops' position away before a Ukrainian attack.

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Last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham dies at 90

Walter Cunningham - described as a "true hero" - was on the first Nasa mission to broadcast live TV.

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Makiivka: Russia blames missile attack on troops' phone use

Russia now says 89 soldiers were killed in the attack in Makiivka, in the occupied Donetsk region.

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Microsoft recognises first labour union in US

Quality assurance workers at the video production company ZeniMax studios agreed to form a labour union.

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Idaho suspect agrees to extradition to face murder charges - lots of questions remain

Bryan Kohberger agrees to extradition but police have not released details on how they caught him.

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Gunman who smoke bombed subway pleads guilty to terrorism

Frank James, 63, was charged with 10 counts of terrorism, one for each person shot.

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Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted.

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Makiivka: Russia points fingers after deadliest Ukraine attack

The deaths of dozens of Russian soldiers at Makiivka in Ukraine prompt recriminations in Russia.

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North Korea: What we can expect from Kim Jong-un in 2023

Tensions soared as Pyongyang tested a record number of missiles in 2022 - what comes next?

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Russia's war drains Ukraine's rich list of power

Ukraine's billionaire oligarchs have lost money and influence because of the war.

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Cuba: Women boxers allowed to compete after rule change

The Cuban government has finally changed its rules to allow women to compete in boxing tournaments.

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Elephants: Covid and ethics reshape Thailand's tourism industry

Covid-19 and ethical concerns are drastically reshaping the industry in Thailand.

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US golfer's Masters invite sent to wrong person

US golfer Scott Stallings is handed a shock after discovering his Masters invitation has been sent to another person of the same name.

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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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Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism

It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry.

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Dozens escape Mexican jail in deadly attack

Suspected members of a drug cartel pull up in armoured vehicles and open fire on prison guards.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Drone attacks continue on Kyiv and eastern Ukraine

Air raid sirens sound shortly before midnight as the latest in a wave of attacks by Russia over the New Year period begins.

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Surfer creates island eco-haven with ancient knowhow

How the purchase of a plot of land on Panama's coast set a surfer on a journey towards reforestation.

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Crowds celebrate in Brazil as Lula sworn in as president

Brazil's new president travelled in an open-topped car and waved to people lining the streets.

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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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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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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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