Thursday, October 31, 2024

Boeing raises pay offer in bid to end seven-week strike

The union representing more than 30,000 striking workers endorsed the offer and will hold a ballot on Monday.

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Squid Game champion returns in season 2 trailer

The new season follows Gi-hun as he tries to expose the games' secrets, three years after his narrow escape.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Argentina's Milei fires foreign minister for opposing US embargo on Cuba

President Javier Milei fires Diana Mondino after Argentina backs lifting the US economic embargo on Cuba at the UN.

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Spain battles deadliest flood disaster in decades as death toll rises to 95

Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with at least 95 people dead and dozens more missing.

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Israel strikes historic Lebanese city of Baalbek after ordering evacuation

Tens of thousands flee as the Israeli military says it struck fuel depots belonging to Hezbollah.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Watch: China spacecraft launches in mission to space station

The Shenzhou 19 spacecraft is taking three taikonauts to China's space station, Tiangong.

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Watching China's youngest-ever astronauts blast off from the Gobi Desert

The BBC’s Laura Bicker sees the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft take off, as China chases its dreams of space dominance.

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Watch: Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain

At least seven people have been reported missing after being swept away by floods and travel has been disrupted.

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Monday, October 28, 2024

Bolivian government denies attempt to kill Evo Morales

Morales said on Sunday a car he was travelling in was shot at, condemning it as an attempt on his life.

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Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency

Israel passes two laws which Western governments fear could have devastating consequences for civilians in the Gaza Strip.

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ICC prosecutor denies sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan also asks for an immediate investigation into the allegations against him.

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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Chalamet makes surprise appearance at look-alike event

The Wonka star stuns fans by turning up to his own lookalike contest and poses for photos with contestants.

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Georgian PM rejects claims of election fraud

There are always "irregularities" in election counts says Irakli Kobakhidze, but he denied interfering with the results.

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Evo Morales says his car was shot at in assassination attempt

His party said it held President Luis Arce's government responsible. Arce condemned violence in politics and pledged an investigation.

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Chaos and political drama rock Japan's snap election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made a political gamble, and it backfired, leaving a weakened ruling party.

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

BBC correspondent: I fled Gaza but I'm overwhelmed by guilt about family still there

The BBC's Gaza correspondent is among the Palestinians who have fled their home since the war began.

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Japan voting for new leader in shadow of scandals

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

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Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women

The synod was the end of a four-year consultation aimed at gauging the views of Catholics.

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Friday, October 25, 2024

US rapper Lil Durk arrested over murder-for-hire plot

Durk is allegedly implicated in a 2022 shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.

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Ex-Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries and his partner are accused of using fraud and force to sexually abuse young men.

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days

The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement.

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Top LA prosecutor backs Menendez brothers being released on parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The Indian activist who went on a hunger strike to save his cold desert home

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended a 16-day-long hunger strike this week, says his fight is not over.

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IDF soldiers should refuse orders that may be war crimes, Israeli ex-security adviser tells BBC

A former senior security official tells Fergal Keane that Israel might be committing war crimes in northern Gaza.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

UK and Germany sign 'landmark' defence treaty

The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.

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Giuliani must turn over $6m NYC apartment to election workers

He has a week to also hand over watches and sports memorabilia to two election Georgia workers who successfully sued him for defamation.

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German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine

The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.

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Monday, October 21, 2024

India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth

Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth.

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Lebanon says four dead in Israeli strike near southern Beirut hospital

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.

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Israel still preventing humanitarian missions to north Gaza, Unrwa says

Israeli forces are besieging hospitals and shelters, medics say. The Israeli military says Hamas has regrouped in the area.

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UN 'deeply concerned' Kenya returned Turkish refugees

The UN's statement follows reports that multiple Turkish nationals were abducted in Nairobi on Friday.

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Moscow had high hopes for Trump - it's more cautious this time

The looming US election presents Vladimir Putin with plenty to ponder, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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Brazil's president cancels Russia trip after injuring head at home

The 78-year-old president was scheduled to travel to Russia to attend the Brics summit.

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Blasts heard in Lebanon as Israel vows to hit Hezbollah's financial sites

Israel earlier warned residents of 24 areas in Lebanon to leave, ahead of its overnight strikes.

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Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort

The World Health Organization says the disease "that plagued pharaohs" now belongs to Egypt's history.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

Russian cash-for-votes flows into Moldova as nation heads to polls

Sunday's presidential election is seen as a vote on whether the country looks east to Russia or west to the EU.

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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.

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Friday, October 18, 2024

Italy faces big setback over migrant camps in Albania

A court in Rome rules that the first 12 migrants sent to Albania should be brought back to Italy.

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Farmers seen fleeing Nebraska wildfire during harvest

Video shows tractors being overwhelmed by tall plumes of smoke as firefighters battled the blaze.

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Tearful lifeguard recounts off-duty rescue of teen lost at sea

Noland Keaulana says he "wouldn't have been able to sleep" if he hadn’t searched for his friend's son, missing in a kayak off Hawaii.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

How Israel found and killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

Israel had hunted the architect of the 7 October atrocities for more than a year. A chance encounter in Rafah got him.

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Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

One Direction star Liam Payne dies after balcony fall, police say

The singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local media are reporting.

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Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive

Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave.

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Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises

The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Fake vintage wine gang busted in France and Italy, police say

The group is alleged to have made fake labels from famous French vineyards, using them to sell cheap wine.

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Lufthansa hit with record penalty after barring Jewish passengers

The German airline has agreed to pay $4m to resolve claims it discriminated against Jewish passengers.

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault and rape in new lawsuits

The incidents alleged in the complaints, which were filed in New York federal court, span from 1995 until 2021.

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BBC Verify analyses footage from Gaza strikes

BBC Verify analyses video and images from Israeli strikes in Gaza over the weekend.

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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Fighting Russia - and low morale - on Ukraine's ‘most dangerous front line’

The BBC visits a key city under attack by Russia and finds eroded morale among its few remaining residents.

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Watch: Why is the latest SpaceX rocket test a big deal?

The BBC's Pallab Ghosh explores why this world first test is a big deal for space exploration.

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Empty bars and bookshops: How Israeli strikes transformed Lebanon's buzzing capital

There's no music or dancing in central Beirut bars as fear spreads and displaced people fill the streets.

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

International arrest warrant for rugby star Rocky Elsom

The ex-Wallabies captain was given a five-year sentence for embezzlement in France, local media say.

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Key moments Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds

A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.

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Friday, October 11, 2024

Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed

Elon Musk revealed a prototype of the long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood film studio - but investors aren't wowed.

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Watch: Northern lights over Iceland in sped-up footage

Time-lapse images show the northern lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik.

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Tennis legend Nadal to retire in November

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, confirms his retirement from tennis.

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22 killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says

Lebanese officials say 22 people have been killed and 117 injured in Israeli strikes on two busy neighbourhoods in Beirut.

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UN accuses Israel of war crimes over attacks on Gaza hospitals

UN investigators say Israel is deliberately targeting health facilities and killing medical workers in Gaza.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

The 91-year-old African president who keeps defying obituary-writers

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

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Disabled orphans bear brunt of China's overseas adoption ban

These kids, who make up the vast majority of those put up for adoption, face a painful wait for families.

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Obituary: Ratan Tata, the 'modest' Indian tycoon

The legendary businessman led a conglomerate of more than 100 companies, employing some 660,000 people.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Ex-soldier on trial accused of spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife is accused of collecting sensitive military information for Iran and escaping from prison in September 2023.

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Five takeaways from Melania Trump's new book

The book discusses abortion rights, her first date with Trump and the first assassination attempt.

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Monday, October 7, 2024

Spacecraft launches towards knocked-off-course asteroid

The mission aims to re-visit the asteroid Nasa diverted when it crashed a probe into it.

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‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza.

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Sunday, October 6, 2024

Tunisia's president seeks new term in election he's all but sure to win

President Kais Saied, accused of suppressing democracy, only has two challengers and one is in jail.

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Saturday, October 5, 2024

Time stood still, Trump says at site of assassination attempt

Donald Trump invited tech billionaire Elon Musk to the stage to join him attacking his Democratic opponent.

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Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Footage shows a fireball rising above Lebanon's capital overnight following another strike on the city.

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Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

Watch: Moment huge explosion shakes Beirut

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Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.

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Friday, October 4, 2024

Large explosion in Beirut as IDF says it conducted 'precise' strike

Video captured by Reuters news agency shows a large explosion in Lebanon's capital.

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Watch: View from above as Iran fires missiles towards Israel

Video footage filmed inside a plane on Tuesday night shows missiles launched from Iran.

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

How India became a Test cricket powerhouse

More than 90 years after its first Test match, India boasts more victories in the format than losses.

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Helene is deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina

Hundreds of people are still missing and nearly a million homes are without power a week after the storm tore across the US south-east.

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Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks

One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Inside a hospital on the front line of Sudan’s hunger crisis

One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.

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How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

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Blast from unexploded US bomb grounds flights at Japanese airport

The bomb is thought to have been dropped during World War Two to halt "kamikaze" missions.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Blunt and bold - Kenya's 'truth speaker' faces the sack

Kenya's deputy president, who faces impeachment, branded himself as "the truthful man".

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces more than 100 new assault allegations

New alleged victims are to sue to the hip-hop mogul, who denies all allegations of wrongdoing.

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Video shows missiles fired towards Tel Aviv

A statement on Iranian state TV confirmed "dozens" of missiles have been launched towards Israel.

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'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says

Harold Daggett says his dockworkers will are "going to win" in their battle to secure higher wages.

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