New Year celebrations: How the world brought in 2023

As the world turns more and more countries greet 2023.

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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI

The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013.

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UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation

The vote has been hailed a victory by Palestinians and described as "despicable" by Israel.

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After Idaho suspect's arrest, police have a question: Why?

Authorities appeal to the public for "anything you know" about murder accused Bryan Christopher Kohberger.

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North Korea ends year with ballistic missiles launch

Pyongyang has fired more missiles this year than ever before as it focuses on weapons development.

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2022 viral videos: Six social media moments that charmed Indians

From a confusing news debate to a nude photoshoot, there was plenty to keep Indian social media buzzing.

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Covid in China: WHO calls on Beijing to strengthen its response

As Covid surges in China, the WHO meets Chinese officials and calls for more real-time data.

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Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025.

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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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Pele: The player who united a nation

Pele was a footballing legend the world over, but for people in Brazil he was so much more.

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2022 in pictures: Striking photos from around the world

A selection of some of the most powerful pictures taken by news agency photographers around the world this year.

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Venugopal Dhoot: How debt and bad loan led to Videocon owner's downfall

Venugopal Dhoot was arrested earlier this week in a case of fraud, which he denies.

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Barbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.

When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.

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Pele: A sporting icon who made football beautiful

The life of the man regarded by many as the finest ever player of the "beautiful game".

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Marion Biotech: Uzbekistan links child deaths to India cough syrup

The latest allegation comes weeks after The Gambia blamed Indian syrups for child deaths.

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Fatphobia: The Brazil women fighting prejudices

Campaigners in Brazil say society must adapt to accommodate overweight and obese people.

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Bolivia: Anger rises as opposition leader Camacho arrested

Luis Fernando Camacho is accused of fomenting a coup, but some are calling it a kidnapping.

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Ukraine fighting is deadlocked, spy chief Kyrylo Budanov tells BBC

Kyrylo Budanov says neither side can make significant advances, and eyes advanced Western weapons.

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Bangladesh: Densely-populated Dhaka gets first metro line

Bangladesh's PM says the metro will reduce traffic in the city with a population of 22 million.

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Flash flood sends tourists fleeing in Petra Jordan

Tourists are evacuated from the ruins of the ancient desert city of Petra after flash flooding.

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India Covid: Experts say people don't need to panic over China coronavirus surge

A surge in Covid-19 cases in China creates a sense of fear among Indians about a fourth wave.

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Apple and Tesla: Tech stocks tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.

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What women on minimum wage gave up in 2022

The cost of living crisis has hit people on low wages hard - here's what some have given up this year.

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The Senegal man on a mission to plant five million trees

Adama Diémé was motivated after seeing once-verdant villages in Senegal without a single tree.

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Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place

The Supreme Court extends legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from Mexico.

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Gujarat: Indian man killed over daughter's viral video

The man was allegedly attacked after protesting against a video of his teenage daughter being posted online.

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South Korea lifts ban on import of adult sex dolls

Life-sized sex dolls resembling minors are still prohibited, officials say.

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The town giving sober teens free beer

How one town is tackling anti-social behaviour by rewarding sober party-goers with free drinks.

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The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts

Until a few years ago, indie music competing with Bollywood would've made for an unlikely proposition - not anymore.

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Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving

The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight out of Iran.

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Brazil man held over alleged bomb plot to stop inauguration

Police say the man was planning to "create chaos" ahead of the swearing-in of President-elect Lula.

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Ukraine war: Refugee girl played piano to hide the sound of bombs

Nika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK.

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Drifting Rohingya refugee boat reaches Indonesia

A group of nearly 60 hungry and weak men are found in Aceh province after many days at sea.

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Army of islanders to protect gecko the size of a paperclip

Locals on Union Island are trained to ensure a diminutive reptile does not get wiped out by poachers.

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Iran protests: 'No going back' as unrest hits 100 days

Anger swells despite a fierce crackdown as the regime faces its biggest challenge in decades.

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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort

Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria.

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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.

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Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured

It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.

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Saving donkeys in the Holy Land

A UK charity runs the only shelter for poorly treated and abandoned donkeys in the West Bank.

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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day

At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.

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Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass

His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous comments about the war in Ukraine.

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Afghanistan protests: Taliban use water cannon on women opposing university ban

Women in Afghanistan are protesting against the Taliban's ban on female students attending university.

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Iran protests: Activist Narges Mohammadi details 'abuse' of detained women

Narges Mohammadi writes to the BBC with fellow inmates' accounts of physical and sexual abuse.

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Reunited: The Ukrainian couple who married near the front line

Video of Lesya and Valeriy's military checkpoint wedding went viral in March 2022.

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At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire

Another six people are injured after the blaze in an unregistered property in the Siberian city of Kemerovo.

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Canada's polar bear population plummets - government report

Climate change is said to be a key factor in a 27% decline in the population over the past five years.

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Megan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper

Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.

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Russia may send empty Soyuz to bring ISS crew home

The crew members may have to return to Earth early after their capsule started leaking.

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What exactly is in the $1.7tr US spending bill?

Provisions on everything from TikTok to lobster fishing are in the 4,155-page legislation.

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Far-right groups had racism rift before Capitol riot

The Oath Keepers and Proud Boy had a shared love of Donald Trump, but not so much for each other.

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He Huang: How a comedian divided Chinese social media

Chinese comedian He Huang went viral with a performance in Sydney, prompting a heated response.

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Journey star tells his bandmate to stop performing for Donald Trump

The rock band's keyboardist played their hit Don't Stop Believin' at Donald Trump's Florida estate.

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FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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Suspected Russian spy held by German intelligence

The man, named only as Carsten L, is arrested in Berlin in a possible case of treason.

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Fleeing China's Covid lockdowns for the US - through a Central American jungle

Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey to escape.

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In pictures: Zelensky's momentous day in Washington

The Ukrainian president takes his first foreign trip since Russia invaded his country in February.

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Israel's most right-wing government agreed under Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu is backed by an anti-LGBT party and one whose leader was convicted of racism.

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Trump business losses sharply reduced his tax bill

In 2020, the then US president reported negative income and paid no income tax.

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World Cup: Chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires after celebrations

Millions of people had attended a victory parade in the streets of the capital.

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Bomb cyclone: Powerful winter storm may disrupt holiday travel

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions could unleash travel chaos across the US and Canada.

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How to stay safe in possible US winter weather bomb cyclone

Millions of Americans are under winter storm watches, as travel chaos threatens the holiday season.

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Nurses' strike: 'If we have to, we'll continue to strike'

The PM insists he won’t back down against striking workers, as nurses demand a 19% pay rise.

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Ukraine's Zelensky planning to visit US on Wednesday - reports

It would be the president's first foreign trip since Russia invaded his country in February.

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Deadly California earthquake leaves thousands without power

The magnitude 6.4 tremor struck overnight, killing at least two people and damaging roads and buildings.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina abandon Buenos Aires bus parade amid jubilant scenes

Argentina's World Cup winners have to abandon an open-top bus and take a helicopter ride over the millions of fans celebrating in Buenos Aires.

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World Cup: The crowd goes wild for Argentina... in Bangladesh

Argentina has had an army of supporters in the South Asian country since the days of Maradona.

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Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?

We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief executive.

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The cargo hauling aircraft with no pilots on board

Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraft.

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Venezuelans ignore dangers of Darién jungle

Migrants from South America face a difficult and dangerous journey to the USA. But a record number of people attempted the trek this year on foot in search of a better life.

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Explaining the criminal charges January 6 committee recommended for Trump

The 6 January committee says there's enough evidence to prosecute the former president on four charges.

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In pictures: France receive heroes' welcome in Paris after World Cup heartbreak

The French national team are met by thousands in Paris after losing to Argentina on Sunday.

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Capitol riot committee asks that Trump faces insurrection charges

The committee airs critical testimony by a Trump loyalist and criticises his daughter, Ivanka Trump.

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EU moves to ensure animal medicine supplies

Current post-Brexit arrangements to ensure the continued availability are to be extended.

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Lionel Messi named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year

Lionel Messi is named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year after inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory.

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Netherlands slavery: Saying sorry leaves Dutch divided

The Netherlands government is expected to apologise for slavery with a speech by the prime minister.

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German cathedral school allows girl choristers after 1,000 years

In Germany, the Regensburg cathedral school has founded a separate girls choir.

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Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms

The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.

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World Cup 2022: Elation in Argentina, sorrow in France - fans react

The party has only just started in Buenos Aires, but in Paris the crowds have already gone home.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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Ukraine wartime Christmas tree made from camouflage nets

Volunteers in the city of Mykolaiv have made a Christmas tree out of camouflage nets that will be donated to soldiers after the holidays.

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Peru-Bolivia border blocked by protesters

Demonstrators have prevented travellers crossing a border between Peru and Bolivia, after protesting for early elections.

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Ethiopia’s PM sees OLA rebellion grow in his own backyard

As rebels step up attacks, the government has responded with air strikes in the Oromia region.

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Eurovision 2023: Ukraine chooses Tvorchi from bomb shelter

A Kyiv metro station and bomb shelter is transformed into a TV studio for the selection programme.

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The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling

Scientists say a rare reef habitat near the mouth of the Amazon is at risk from oil exploration.

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Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested

Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement gripping Iran.

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P-22, Hollywood's celebrity mountain lion, ends his reign

His charisma and unusual residence made P-22 an icon - but the mountain lion's days are numbered.

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ANC conference: SA President Ramaphosa struggles to stop hecklers in own party

President Cyril Ramaphosa is disrupted during the opening speech of the ANC party conference.

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From refugee camp to the World Cup: The Syrian players hoping to make it big

Four Syrian teenagers living in the Zaatari refugee camp were invited to join a Brazilian football school.

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Toddler survives hippo attack in Uganda

Police say the boy was saved after local man threw stones at the animal to warn it off.

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Wildfires rip through Chile as temperatures soar

Central and southern parts of the country have seen over 7,000 hectares destroyed by forest fires.

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Nigerian child chess prodigy granted US asylum

Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.

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Nirbhaya case: The rape victim’s mum fighting for India’s daughters

How Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi transformed from a quiet housewife into a crusader for justice.

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Dave Chappelle's attacker jailed for stage tackle

The comedian was attacked in front of a shocked audience in Los Angeles earlier this year.

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Storm Efraín: Waist-deep floodwaters in Madrid metro after heavy rain

Video shows gushing water and submerged platforms as Storm Efraín shuts forces several stations.

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US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers.

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Polish police chief in hospital after gift from Ukrainian officials explodes

A gift the officer received from a senior Ukrainian official explodes at police headquarters in Warsaw.

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Suedi Murekezi: Russia frees US man in Ukraine prisoner swap

The crypto investor was let go in a deal that saw 64 Ukrainian troops released, according to officials.

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Sombath Somphone: The activist who disappeared at a police checkpoint

Sombath Somphone was stopped by police 10 years ago - his wife still doesn't know what happened to him.

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Peru political crisis: Why is Peru under a state of emergency?

Peru is in the midst of a fresh political crisis after the president was impeached and arrested.

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Four in EU-Qatar bribery inquiry to stay in custody

The arrests follow a year-long investigation into an alleged bribery affair involving Qatar.

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Ukraine war: Explosions in central Kyiv amid air raid warning

Mayor Klitschko reports blasts in a central district of Ukraine's capital and air defences are activated.

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Meta sued for $2bn over Ethiopia violence

The case also seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which it alleges fuels hate and violence

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Twitter Files spark debate about ‘blacklisting’

Revelations about Twitter's content moderation decisions have raised questions about political bias.

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'I wish I hadn't survived': Why women are burning themselves in Iraqi Kurdistan

In the Kurdistan region, women who feel trapped in abusive households often see suicide by self-immolation as their only way out.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - Messi and Alvarez put their side into World Cup final

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were on target as Argentina beat Croatia to reach the World Cup final.

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India and China troops clash on Arunachal Pradesh mountain border

The Indian army says a small number of soldiers fought on Friday but both sides disengaged quickly.

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Tamil Nadu: Indian man's search for father's lost grave ends in Malaysia

The man from Tamil Nadu was six months old when his father died 55 years ago.

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Excommunicated: The women fighting to be priests

The Vatican has never allowed women to be ordained as priests, but there's a growing movement to overturn this ban.

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Why Taiwanese are among Ukraine's foreign fighters

A small number of people, who see parallels with their island's situation, have travelled to fight.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas

FTX filed for bankruptcy last month, leaving many unable to withdraw their funds from the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property

The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla - 270km west of Brisbane.

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EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief

Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history.

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Ukraine war: The Russians locked up for refusing to fight

Russian troops have reportedly been locked up for refusing to fight in the invasion of Ukraine.

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One of Central America's most active volcanoes erupts again

Guatemala's Fuego forces authorities to close the country's largest airport and a major highway.

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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands

They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence.

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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest

Andahuaylas airport is forced to shut as protests continue over the impeachment of President Castillo.

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Ukraine war: Odesa and Melitopol under attack

Russian drone attacks leave 1.5 million Ukrainians without power and Kyiv bombards occupied Melitopol.

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Chile volcano: Alert issued after Lascar rumbles to life

The Lascar volcano, in the north, sends a plume of volcanic ash and hot gases 6,000m into the sky.

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Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative

The event was set up to replace an annual lion hunt due to waning numbers of the animal in Kenya.

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The secrets shared by Afghan women

Two female Afghan writers give a glimpse of how women have been coping since the fall of the regime.

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal

The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by witnessing their side becoming the first from Africa to reach the semi-finals.

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World Cup: Fans in Morocco and around world erupt with joy

Supporters cheer as the North African side beats Portugal, defying expectations.

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The seven-day-a-week life of a maid for Qatar's royal and rich

Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina beat the Netherlands in penalty shoot-out to reach semi-finals

Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out as Lionel Messi scores and Emiliano Martinez saves two spot-kicks.

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World Cup 2022: Brazil 'in pain' after exit on penalties against Croatia

Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showpiece jig in the final ended in tears at Education City Stadium.

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George Floyd: Ex-officer J Alexander Kueng sentenced for manslaughter

J Alexander Kueng is already serving time for a federal sentence for violating Mr Floyd's civil rights.

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King Charles and Camilla meet Ryan Reynolds in Wrexham

King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status.

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World Cup 2022: Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 pens): Tite's men knocked out

Tournament favourites Brazil are knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia keep their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals.

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Africa's week in pictures: 2 - 8 December 2022

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

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The brothers running the Great Wall of China

Jimmy and Tommy Lindesay are covering the equivalent of a marathon every day for six months.

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The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac

After being freed from Russian and US prisons, Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed in Abu Dhabi.

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Schengen: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria

EU ministers vote to admit Croatia to the Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria must wait.

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How the Brittney Griner prisoner swap with Russia was done

The US and Russia were willing to talk despite worsening relations - but there were limits to the deal.

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US state sues Chinese-owned TikTok over data

The app is accused of deceiving users over China's access to data and exposing kids to mature content.

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Women's basketball: ‘I’ve been spat at in the face for the colour of my skin’

Sarah Chan has overcome racism and violence to become the first woman to manage African scouting for an NBA team.

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Harry & Meghan Netflix series launches amid controversy

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix series promises the inside story of why they left their royal roles.

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Peru's ousted leader: The dramatic day in three moments

Pedro Castillo is impeached and replaced by Dina Boluarte hours after he attempted to dissolve parliament.

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Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison

Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Elizabeth Holmes.

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D'banj: Nigeria Afrobeats star arrested for youth fund fraud

Investigators say millions of dollars, intended to help unemployed youths, has gone missing.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Bollywood: 'I’d earn 10% of my male co-actor’s salary'

The actress spoke about her experience with pay parity, body shaming and the pressure of social media.

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Handshake snub for top Republicans at ceremony

The family of deceased Capitol officer refuses to shake hands with top Republicans at an awards ceremony.

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Watch Morocco fans celebrate historic World Cup win

The north African team reach the quarter-finals for the first time after beating Spain on penalties.

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Apple sued by women over AirTag stalking

Two women say their ex-partners used Apple AirTags to find them.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink firm facing animal testing investigation - report

Staff have complained that testing is being rushed and is causing needless deaths, Reuters reports.

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Canada: Hockey star criticises Justin Trudeau over gun law

PM Justin Trudeau said he is listening to feedback from hunters who worry their guns will be banned.

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Cyril Ramaphosa: How Arthur Fraser landed South Africa's president in trouble

The allegations against South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa could be straight out of a John le Carré novel.

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Billie Eilish: Growing up in public has been bruising

The star says growing up in the public eye was hard and that she struggled with impostor syndrome.

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Neil Diamond surprises with 'Sweet Caroline' singalong

The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A Beautiful Noise'.

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US Supreme Court weighs clash between free speech and gay rights

A woman's refusal to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has reached the Supreme Court.

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Iranian protester subjected to mock executions in prison - source

The 27-year-old was blindfolded and told he was to be hanged while awaiting trial, the source says.

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Chinese astronauts return to Earth after six-month mission

The astronauts carried out a successful mission to build the Tiangong space station, China says.

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Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: How I survived hijacking and captivity

Nigeria's reopening of a high-speed rail link brings back traumatic memories for hostage survivors.

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Trump's call for 'end' of constitution condemned by Democrats

The White House says the former president's comments are "anathema to the soul of our nation".

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Mount Semeru: Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts on Java island

Japan also issued a tsunami warning for its southernmost islands after the eruption.

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Out on a spacewalk with Nasa astronauts at the ISS

The astronauts installed new solar panels to give the International Space Station more power.

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Cutting energy prices will take years - power boss

The head of energy giant Enel says renewables are key to getting prices back to pre-Ukraine war levels.

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US midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign

Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign.

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El Salvador: The people caught up in the gang crackdown

More than 57,000 people have been arrested since the president declared war on violent gang members.

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Ukraine war: Price cap on Russian oil will hit Putin immediately - US

The cap, which stops countries paying more than $60 a barrel, is due to come into force on Monday.

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Police foil group trying to steal Banksy mural from Ukraine wall

Police arrested several people who cut the artwork from the wall of a war-torn building in Hostomel.

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Anwar Ibrahim: Honeymoon as Malaysian PM will be brutally short

He finally got his dream job - but Anwar Ibrahim faces a divided country and a weak economy.

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West Bank footage throws spotlight on Israel's use of lethal force

Four Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli troops during confrontations on one day this week.

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Police arrest elderly Alabama woman over unpaid $77 trash bill

The arrest of the elderly woman has sparked outrage in Alabama.

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Takeoff: Police arrest man in fatal shooting of rapper

Takeoff, youngest of the rap group Migos, was killed last month outside a Houston bowling alley.

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India makes big strides in African healthcare

The rapid expansion of Indian healthcare firms in Africa has not been without problems.

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Canada: Alleged serial killer accused of murdering four indigenous women

The alleged serial killer was arrested for one murder in May. On Thursday police laid more charges.

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Bruce Lehrmann: Australia parliament rape retrial abandoned

Bruce Lehrmann denies sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins on a minister's sofa in 2019.

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Prince William and Kate: Young fan says meeting the two was 'insane'

An 8-year-old US boy dressed as a King's Guard member to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Coca-Cola Christmas truck in flames in Romania

The famous red vehicle caught fire while driving down a busy road in the capital Bucharest.

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Juventus: Prosecutors call for club's board to face trial

The Italian club's board resigned en masse this week - it denies allegations of false accounting.

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