Colorado wildfires: Woman says families in her neighbourhood lost everything
A woman who had to evacuate her home in Louisville with her family speaks to the BBC.
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South Africa prepares to bury Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The funeral for Tutu, who helped end apartheid in South Africa, will take place on Saturday.
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Colorado: Residents return following devastating fire
Tens of thousands of people in Boulder County were forced to flee their homes on Thursday.
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French ban on plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables begins
Effective from New Year's day, officials hope the law will prevent a billion items of single use plastics every year.
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Year in tech: The stories making headlines in 2021
From the metaverse to NFTs and everything in-between, what's made the news in tech this year?
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The Corozal: Scottish dredger that helped build the Panama Canal
Museum staff unearthed the story of a Scottish dredger involved in constructing the famous trading route.
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2021 viral videos: The social media moments India celebrated
From the 'pawri' girl to the tiny Covid warrior, here are the social media moments India celebrated.
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The 'heartbreakingly beautiful' art of Laurie Anderson
The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing.
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Why Chinese stand-up comedians are turning to English
Alex Shi says her comedy comes from her Chinese heritage but she feels more comfortable performing in a foreign language.
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Cape Verde: Drone delivers medical supplies to remote islands
Computer scientist Erico Pinheiro has invented a drone system to deliver medical supplies to the remote communities of his island nation Cape Verde.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: How accusers' testimony brought her down
This was a victory for the women who fought to bring Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator to justice.
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Australia: Protesters set Old Parliament House in Canberra on fire
The blaze was quickly put out but marks an escalation in indigenous protests in Canberra.
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COP 26: The teenagers suing 33 countries
To ensure the promises of COP26 are kept, young campaigners are putting their faith in the courts.
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Elon Musk rejects claim he is hogging space
His comments come after China complained to the United Nations about his internet satellite project.
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What does future warfare look like? It's here already
There's one area where the West is falling dangerously behind Russia and China - hypersonic missiles.
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Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? The downfall of a favourite daughter
How Ghislaine Maxwell went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker.
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15 films to look out for in the Oscars race
With the gong-giving season picking up steam, we look at the possible nominees for the big awards.
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What went wrong with vaccinating the world?
Why developed countries have a surplus of vaccines while low-income ones are still struggling to battle Covid.
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Syntropic agriculture: A new way of farming in dry climates?
Ernst Gotsch's method of agriculture increases, rather than decreases, biodiversity and wildlife.
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Covid: Omicron and Delta driving tsunami of cases - WHO
The warning comes as record cases are once again reported across the US and Europe.
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Malawians mourn ex-First Lady Anne Chidzira Muluzi
Tributes are paid to Anne Chidzira Muluzi, the first woman to hold the title there, who died aged 69.
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Why Mauritius is losing its seashells
The beaches of the Indian Ocean island seem bereft of the beautiful shells popular with tourists.
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Biodiversity: The tale of the 'un-extinct' fish
A Mexican fish species has been "brought back from extinction" after a decades-long rescue mission.
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Music preview 2022: The biggest releases, tours and films
What will Britney do now she's free of her conservatorship, and who's releasing new music in 2022?
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The mystery of the home where the Queen was born
Where was the original site of the house where the Queen was born? And was it bombed in the war?
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Fighting to learn in Venezuela
Despite the country's continuing economic crisis, both pupils and teachers are determined to continue with schooling.
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Robert E. Lee: Virginia workers open Civil War era time capsule
The 130-year-old capsule contained flags, books and bullets related to the Confederate States.
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Ghislaine Maxwell jury faces longer hours because of Covid
The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to meet for an extra hour a day.
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Crocodiles turn on humans amid Iran water crisis
The creatures are attacking as their habitats shrink, a grim side-effect of Iran's water shortages.
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The African nation aiming to be a hydrogen superpower
Namibia wants to use its abundance of sunshine and wind power to make and export hydrogen.
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What a Greek tragedy teaches us about modern migration
A production of Antigone seeks to overturn prejudices about Africans arriving in Sicily.
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83 movie: Reliving India’s epic cricket triumph
A Bollywood ode to India's 1983 cricket world cup win recreates one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
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Afghanistan: Children in Kabul working for a piece of bread
More and more Afghan children are having to work to support their families, amidst an economic collapse.
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India blocks foreign funding for Mother Teresa charity
Hindu hardliners have long accused the Catholic charity of trying to convert people to Christianity.
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Why I'm proud to be black and Jewish
Black and Jewish journalist Nadine Batchelor-Hunt travels to Israel to meet the Ethiopian community and explore this dual identity.
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Fear and loathing in South Africa where foreigners live in danger
Foreigners in South Africa tell photographer Shiraaz Mohamed how they cope with xenophobia and crime.
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Scott Marsh: Viral and controversial art of 'Australia's Banksy'
He uses quintessential Australian larrikinism to skewer politicians, climate sceptics and others.
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How this clip restored one man's dream of being a pilot
The story behind a face mask clip that restored a young man's dream of being a pilot.
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India's unwinnable battle against spitting
The pandemic briefly renewed efforts to curb an infamous Indian habit - spitting in public.
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My art channels the pain from Ethiopia's war
US-based Tigrayan artist Gabrielle Tesfaye uses her work to share her feelings over the civil war.
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Desmond Tutu: Obama joins tributes to South Africa anti-apartheid hero
The former US president praises the churchman who helped end apartheid, after his death aged 90.
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Deadly bombing at restaurant packed for Christmas
Six people have been killed after a suicide bomber targeted a restaurant in eastern DR Congo.
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Myanmar: Charity staff missing after deadly 'army attack'
Save the Children says troops killed 38 people and burned their bodies in eastern Kayah state.
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Israeli 'psychic' Uri Geller still baffling fans at 75
Now wowing visitors at his museum, the famous spoon bender recalls his rise from poverty to stardom.
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Love story sends TV fans in search of idyllic Alps
Crash Landing On You has been a big hit and now fans are travelling to the filming locations.
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Letter from Africa: Why Kenya's taxman is eyeing social media
Socialites are becoming wary of what they post online in case Kenya's revenue authority comes calling.
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The Chinese mother backing bigger families
Chen Ting is a mother of three and businesswoman who encourages other women to have more children.
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Why a former oil executive is capping abandoned wells
Around the US, an estimated three million oil wells have been abandoned. They're more dangerous than we think.
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Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi address: World ignoring huge tragedies
In his Christmas Day speech, the Pope said "immense tragedies" were being passed over in near silence.
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Pope's Christmas Day message
Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message followed by his blessing, Urbi et Orbi, to the city and the world.
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James Webb Space Telescope lifts off on historic mission
The $10bn James Webb telescope has left Earth on its mission to show the first stars to light up the Universe.
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SA urges halt to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell key auction
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, spent 18 years in a tiny cell on Robben Island.
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In pictures: World celebrates Christmas
For the second year running, fewer people are attending festive events because of the Covid outbreak.
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Climate change: Lapland reindeer gone astray in search for food
Herders are struggling to find thousands of reindeer that have run away in search of food.
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No time for war: Russians see no chance of conflict
With rhetoric becoming harsh and fears of an invasion growing, Muscovites give their views on the crisis.
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Art: 'People amazed I fold paper for a living, then they see it'
Artist Polly Verity loves the look and feel of paper and has been "lost in its landscape" for years.
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French zoo closed temporarily after pack of nine wolves escape
No people were injured during the incident, but the wolf pack was killed due to safety concerns.
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Murray Head: 'Unsung at home, but a hero in France'
Murray Head is all but forgotten in the UK, but in his adopted home France he ranks among the greats.
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Switzerland's wolves get too close for comfort
Alpine villages say the animals have started approaching children and they need to fend them off.
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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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James Webb Space Telescope: How does it work?
The telescope has been 30 years in the making and is nearly ready to launch, but what makes it so special?
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Georgia: The rise of the right
LGBT activists cancelled Tbilisi Pride this year after violence from far-right protesters.
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Boston College student's girlfriend pleads guilty over his suicide
Inyoung You was accused of being abusive towards Alexander Urtula, who died in May 2019.
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Philadelphia congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight
The lawmaker's government phone and ID were among belongings that were also snatched.
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Australia settles lawsuit over welfare scheme criticised as racist
Aboriginal communities said a welfare scheme criticised as "modern-day slavery" had increased poverty.
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Gay Santa ad highlights big shift in Norwegian society
The ad showing Father Christmas kissing a man highlights 50 years of changes in Norwegian LGBT rights.
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Kashmir fury at India's plan to redraw voting map
Kashmiris fear India's draft proposal to redraw constituency lines will limit their choice of leader.
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Is this the world's largest virtual fashion show?
Asia's biggest metaverse - an intricate world populated by young women shopping for avatar outfits.
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How this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic
Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles.
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Covid-19: Israel could become the first country to give four vaccine doses
A fourth booster would be offered to over-60s and health workers as Israel prepares for Omicron wave.
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McDonald's faces a French fries shortage in Japan
The firm's potato deliveries from North America are being delayed due to supply chain disruptions.
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Mother seals recognise pup's voice at two days old
Elephant seal mums can distinguish their own offspring at just two days old, research shows.
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Gaming disorder: Inside the clinic helping addicted teens
BBC News has exclusive access to the UK's only facility for video game addiction.
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Kerala school uniform: Why some Muslim groups are protesting
Muslim groups in India's Kerala state protest after a government school allows girls to wear trousers.
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The Maasai TikTokers wowing Bollywood fans
Tanzanian siblings Kili and Neema Paul lip sync perfectly in Hindi, accruing millions of followers.
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Saving Kyrgyzstan reindeer from brink of extinction
Kyrgyzstan used to be home to thousands of reindeer but now there are as few as 400 left.
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Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in China
Researchers say the fossil is at least 66 million years old and was about to hatch just like a chicken.
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Covid Omicron: Variant will push Europe hospitals towards brink, says WHO
The UN health body's Europe head says another storm is coming, as countries brace for a surge in cases.
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Saudi-led coalition forces target Yemeni airport in air strike
Saudi state media claimed that UN aid workers were warned to leave the airport ahead of the strike.
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Omicron: South African scientists probe link between variants and untreated HIV
Covid variants may be mutating inside people with suppressed immunity.
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Indian Christians fear attacks or jail over conversions
Christians in Karnataka state say attacks against them have grown ahead of a new anti-conversion law.
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Berlusconi seeks comeback role as Italian president
Despite the scandals and a tax fraud conviction, Italy's most colourful ex-PM could be head of state.
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How Covid deepened America's teacher shortages
Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse.
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Covid: An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled - WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization calls for "difficult decisions" to be made over festive plans.
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Elon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year
The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.
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Young pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school
An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC.
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Covid-19: Can freebies tempt Indians to get vaccinated?
Some Indian states have offered unusual vaccine incentives, but experts say this may not be enough.
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Myanmar: BBC investigates military's mass killings
Eyewitnesses and survivors say that soldiers rounded up villagers before separating the men and killing them.
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What is the metaverse?
From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is.
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Leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile presidential election
His far-right rival José Antonio Kast conceded defeat less than 90 minutes after polls closed on Sunday.
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Iran execution of Heidar Ghorbani sparks rare anti-government protest
The death sentence handed to Kurdish man Heidar Ghorbani was viewed by rights groups as political.
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Senator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill
Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it.
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Hong Kong: Legco voting underway after electoral overhaul
Only candidates deemed to be "patriots" by Beijing can stand in the legislative council election.
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Covid: Germany tightens restrictions on UK travellers
Germany follows France in banning British tourists and business travellers over Omicron concerns.
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Covid: Dutch go into Christmas lockdown over Omicron wave
Non-essential shops, schools, bars and other public venues have been closed until at least 14 January.
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Covid: French ski season in disarray as UK tourists banned
Snow on the slopes of Mont Blanc is the best Chamonix has seen in years - but few Brits will enjoy it.
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Hong Kong: Why the Legco elections are so controversial
Sweeping changes put in place by China altered the way the city chooses its lawmakers this year.
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BBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam
The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings.
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Chileans divided ahead of presidential run-off
The election, set to be the most polarised in decades, pits a far-right candidate against a leftist.
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Migrant crossings: More than 900 cross Channel in two days
Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year.
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UK troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia
Britain's defence secretary says this is because Ukraine is not a member of the Nato military alliance.
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Sir Rod Stewart pleads guilty to battery over Florida hotel 'punch'
The singer and his son clashed with a Florida hotel guard who refused them entry to a party.
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US court reinstates Covid vaccine mandate for large US businesses
The national mandate, blocked last month, will cover more than two-thirds of the country's workers.
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Theranos trial: Jury to decide fate of Elizabeth Holmes
The prosecution says she ran a "house of cards"; the defence liken her to a brave captain of a sinking ship.
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Lagos party plans threatened by Nigeria Covid passports
Nigeria was briefly put on the UK's travel red list but most people are indifferent to coronavirus.
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Russia-Ukraine: Can a solution be found for war in Ukraine's east?
The West fears a Russian invasion so hopes of a peaceful solution to the conflict look slim.
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Afghanistan to Wisconsin: Refugees dream of home
Some of the 13,000 Afghan refugees living at a US military base in Wisconsin reflect on new lives.
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Caroline and Martine: Picture book heroines who fought for French hearts
For nearly 70 years, Caroline and Martine have been rivals for the hearts of French schoolchildren.
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Week in pictures: 11-17 December 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Ros Atkins on… What 2021 taught us about Covid
A look back at how the pandemic evolved throughout 2021, and what we've learned from it.
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Gardener Omar Raddad wins fight to re-open notorious murder case
A Moroccan gardener convicted of the notorious killing of a French heiress is fighting to clear his name.
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Kim Potter: 'Taser mix-up' ex-officer weeps in manslaughter testimony
Kim Potter testified at her manslaughter trial about the "chaotic" fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
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How Russia tries to censor Western social media
Western social media companies face huge fines as Russia pressures them to remove content it objects to.
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Philippines typhoon Rai: Month-old baby rescued in a tub
Thousands have been evacuated as the storm brought 165km/h (103 mph) winds and heavy rain.
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US panel recommends J&J shots be sidelined after clot deaths
Nine people have died from extremely rare side effects linked to Johnson & Johnson's jab.
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Tania Mendoza: Mexican actress shot dead while waiting for son
Tania Mendoza was outside a football academy when a gunman shot her multiple times before escaping.
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Chris Noth: Two women accuse Sex And The City actor of sexual assault
The Sex And The City actor denies assaulting the women in 2004 and 2015.
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Millipede with more legs than any known animal discovered in Australia
The millipede, discovered in Australia, has more than 1,300 legs and is believed to live on fungi.
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Kenyans find rural lifeline after Covid city exodus
The coronavirus pandemic has forced some city dwellers to move back to the countryside to survive.
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Afghanistan: What humanitarian aid is getting in?
Millions of people are at risk of starvation as a result of harsh winter conditions and economic collapse.
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Usain Bolt: Mario Kart helped me become Olympic champion
Usain Bolt's been talking to BBC Sounds podcast Press X to Continue
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Inside the fight for Bangladesh's independence
The author of the Bangladesh constitution on working with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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The teenagers and the nun trying to stop an Australian coal mine
Eight teenagers won a milestone environmental court case in Australia, but the result was appealed.
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Logic's 1-800-273-8255 led to call surge to suicide line, study suggests
Researchers found that the rapper's 1-800-273-8255 increased calls to the helpline it was named after.
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bell hooks; Author and feminist dies aged 69
Her niece confirmed the writer died on Wednesday "surrounded by her family and friends".
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Ethiopia civil war: How PM Abiy led fight-back against rebel advance
Abiy Ahmed has thwarted a rebel advance on the capital a year into a brutal civil war.
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James Webb: A $10bn machine in search of the end of darkness
The biggest space telescope ever built is ready to show us the first stars to light up the cosmos.
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Southern right whales: Tracking unexpected Southern Ocean migrations
New Zealand scientists have used satellite tags to follow whales around the Southern Ocean.
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Covid: Omicron probably in most countries, WHO says
The heavily mutated coronavirus variant is spreading at an unprecedented rate, the WHO's head warns.
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Billie Eilish says porn exposure while young caused nightmares
The singer-songwriter spoke about how "abusive" pornography skewed her early sexual experiences.
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Malta becomes first EU nation to legalise cannabis
The landmark move is expected to be followed by more European countries.
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Nagaland killings: Anger grows after Indian army’s botched ambush
Locals in Nagaland state demand government action after troops shot dead 14 civilians.
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Saudi Arabia allows free thinkers to talk to students
Young men and women meet leading philosophers in a country criticised for intolerance of dissent.
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Hong Kong elections: How China reshaped the city
The city's Legco polls look different this year thanks to new electoral and national security laws.
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Tom Holland: 'There are kids who look up to Spider-Man'
Spider-Man: No Way Home is Tom Holland's third solo film and his sixth as part of the Avengers.
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Ros Atkins on... the Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen F1 title drama
Max Verstappen was crowned F1 world champion, after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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How much does the diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 matter?
The Winter Olympics have been hit by a flurry of protests from governments in the West.
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Vladimir Putin: I moonlighted as a taxi driver in the 1990s
Russia's president says he had to top up his income during economic troubles when the USSR collapsed.
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Howard University: Why these students slept out in tents on campus for weeks
After reports of mould and rodents in dorms, protesters at Howard University took over a campus building.
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The ultra-violent cult that became a global mafia
A BBC investigation into Black Axe has unearthed new evidence of political infiltration, and a scamming and killing operation spanning the globe.
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France resists US challenge to its values
The government is fighting back at what it sees as imported cultural ideas from the UK and US.
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Omicron: India aims to avoid 'pandemic roulette'
A virology institute boss says India will see a third wave "depending on how warmly we invite it".
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Indian police 'foil man's attempt to fake death'
Officers say he murdered another man to try to fake his own death to avoid being returned to prison.
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Italian church apologises after bishop tells children 'Santa does not exist'
The bishop in Sicily told children Santa's red costume had been created by Coca-Cola, Italian media say.
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Covid: Brazil to demand proof of vaccination from foreign visitors
Foreign travellers will need to provide a vaccination certificate in order to enter the country.
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Mexico truck crash: 'I woke up 50 metres from the truck'
A survivor of a crash that killed 54 speaks to the BBC about the people who did not survive.
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The Nigerian woman whose life changed when she visited a leprosy colony
A Nigerian woman living in the US never imagined that leprosy still existed in her home country.
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The priests navigating Colombia's conflict zones
Catholic clergy are sometimes the only ones who can access areas where armed groups are active.
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Meth and heroin fuel Afghanistan drugs boom
With a collapsing economy and severe drought, Afghanistan’s drug trade is on the rise.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'misty mornings'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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ICYMI: Scuba-diving Santa and other festive moments
Why has Father Christmas swapped his sleigh for diving gear and skis this week?
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Kentucky hit by 'worst ever tornadoes'
More than 70 people died in Kentucky in Friday night's storms, including dozens in a candle factory, and the death toll is expected to rise above 100.
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Kentucky tornadoes: Biden reaches out to affected US states
He promises the government will do all it can to help, as the death toll is expected to pass 100.
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Alan Shepard: Bezos space company sends first US astronaut's daughter to space
Laura Shepard Churchley's father, Alan, became the first American in space in 1961.
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Covid in Austria: Mass protest in Vienna against measures
Austria has become the first in the EU to make vaccinations mandatory, from February.
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Biden: US will do whatever is needed to help Tornado victims
US president Joe Biden speaks to the country after states have been hit by deadly tornadoes.
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The woman who digs for the truth in mass graves
Mercedes Doretti has dedicated her life to searching for victims of war and state violence, as part of the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team.
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Mexico truck crash: Officials working to identify over 50 victims
More than 50 people. thought to be migrants from Central America, were killed in the crash.
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Finnish teacher who secretly taught IS children in Syrian camps by text
Using WhatsApp, Ilona Taimela found a novel way to educate Finnish children held in a Syrian camp.
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Week in pictures: 4-10 December 2021
A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Key moments in the trial so far
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Ros Atkins on… Compulsory Covid vaccinations
Ros Atkins examines the ethical arguments surrounding vaccine mandates.
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Kashmir killings: The families still waiting for bodies of loved ones
Relatives of people killed by security forces during encounters say they have little hope of justice.
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Indonesia volcano: Volunteers struggle to recover the dead, metres deep in ash and mud
The effort to recover bodies is continuing in Indonesia, after the eruption of Mount Semeru last week.
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Mexico truck crash: 'There are so many dead'
At least 54 people have been killed, and scores more injured, after a truck rolled in southern Mexico.
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Nobel Peace Prize: Maria Ressa attacks social media 'toxic sludge'
Philippine journalist Maria Ressa accuses internet sites of using a "God-like power" to sow division.
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The Monkees star Michael Nesmith dies at 78
With the group, the singer and guitarist had a string of hits and starred in a TV sitcom in the 1960s.
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US-led coalition against IS ends combat mission in Iraq
Troops will remain to "advise, assist and enable" Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS.
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How a Russian invasion of Ukraine could spill over into Europe
A senior Western intel official warns war would have far-reaching consequences on the continent.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘I want to say what I think’
The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on "cancel culture" and trans rights.
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Netherlands to buy Rembrandt Standard Bearer self-portrait
The Dutch government puts aside €150m for the 1636 work, currently owned by the Rothschild family.
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Tiger Woods will make his return at PNC Championship alongside son Charlie
Tiger Woods will make his comeback playing alongside son Charlie at the PNC Championship in Florida next week.
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Russia Ukraine: Sending US troops not on table - Biden
The US president says a Western response to a Russian invasion would not include boots on the ground.
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UK and Canada join diplomatic boycott of China Winter Olympics
The two nations say their diplomats will not attend the games, citing Chinese human rights abuses.
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Robert E Lee: Confederate general statue to be turned into art
The statue was at the centre of a white nationalist rally in 2017, which led to the death of a woman.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Jury sees never-before-seen photos of Epstein and defendant
FBI agents submit previously unseen photo evidence as third accuser testifies in Maxwell trial.
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US father fired on Zoom describes 'callous' call
Dad of five Christian was one of 900 Better.com employees laid-off on a Zoom call, weeks before Christmas.
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Google sues alleged Russian cyber criminals
Hackers behind a malicious "botnet" may have used their network to infect over a million computers.
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Bitcoin 'founder' to keep 1m Bitcoin cache
A jury decided Craig Wright, who says he created the cryptocurrency, can retain bitcoin worth billions of dollars.
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Chile same-sex marriage: Law overwhelmingly approved by parliament
A law allowing same-sex marriage is approved in the historically Catholic Latin American country.
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Amazon services down for thousands of users
Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa.
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2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott
China angrily denounces a US plan not to send diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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Afghanistan: Foreign Office chaotic during Kabul evacuation - whistleblower
Thousands of pleas for help went unread and the foreign secretary lacked urgency, an ex-official says.
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Peter Foster: Australian conman caught after six-month manhunt
Peter Foster was declared a fugitive six months ago after allegedly skipping bail on fraud charges.
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Western leaders urge Russia to lower Ukraine tensions
The US and its European allies urge Moscow to de-escalate, amid fears it could invade Ukraine.
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Emmett Till: US closes investigation without charges
The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied.
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Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar hate speech
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.
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Amalia: The heir to the Dutch throne keeps it normal at 18
Princess Amalia had an ordinary childhood and wants her life to continue that way.
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Hong Kong Covid: The Cathay pilots stuck in 'perpetual quarantine'
One Cathay Pacific pilot said he had spent almost 150 days in quarantine this year alone.
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David Gulpilil: Profound legacy of a trailblazing Aboriginal actor
A trailblazing figure with a 50-year career, he helped vastly improve cultural representations.
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'I had to move across America when I became allergic to the sun'
After experiencing an unusual allergic reaction, Carrie moves across America to escape the sun.
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Juan Jose Florian: Colombia's Para-cycling 'superhero' and his dramatic life story
Juan Jose Florian was forced into armed conflict on the opposite side to family. When a bomb nearly killed him, sport helped heal.
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Helping trans people escape death in their home countries
Iman Le Caire made it her mission to help other trans people flee persecution in hostile countries.
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'I want Afghan women to be free to wear colour'
Fashion icon Halima Aden and Afghan tutor Aliya Kazimy write to each other about the importance of choice.
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Rebel Wilson on weight loss: I know what it’s like to be invisible
The actress, producer and director opens up about her weight loss, in an exclusive BBC interview.
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Mahbouba Seraj: Afghanistan is a country in trouble
Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist. She has a personal message for the Taliban.
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Jussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago.
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Ghislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'
An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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Indonesia volcano: How I escaped the deadly Mt Semeru eruption
Watch as this survivor describes how he escaped the deadly Mt Semeru eruption in Indonesia.
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US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The White House says no US diplomats will attend the games in China, over human rights concerns.
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Amid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.
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US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.
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Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?
The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?
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Far-right target critics with Twitter's new media policy
Far-right activists are using Twitter's new media policy to target anti-extremism researchers.
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Covid: UK red list criticised as 'travel apartheid' by Nigeria
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".
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Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler pick up Kennedy Center Honors
The legendary Canadian singer makes a rare public appearance at a ceremony hosted by Joe Biden.
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Eric Zemmour: Far-right French presidential candidate grabbed at rally
A man grabs Eric Zemmour by the neck at the far-right presidential candidate's first rally.
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12/05/21 11:07 PM
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This is the first verdict delivered for the ex-leader, who faces a total of 11 charges.
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FARC: Colombian rebel commander 'El Paisa' killed in Venezuela
The feared ex-Farc commander had become notorious for his bloody guerrilla attacks and kidnappings.
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Pakistan: Brutal mob killing of Sri Lankan sparks protests
More than 100 have been arrested over the lynching of a Sri Lankan man accused of insulting Islam.
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Dalio: Comments on China's human rights misunderstood
Last month, JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon apologised for comments he made about the Chinese Communist Party.
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Tennis governing body to keep playing in China
The ITF says it has not followed the WTA in suspending tournaments in China because it "does not want to punish a billion people".
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Climate change: Is ‘blue hydrogen’ Japan’s answer to coal?
The Fukushima disaster turned Japan away from nuclear. A new energy source may help it quit coal.
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Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics
Russia and India ties are facing challenges from fast-changing geopolitics in Asia and beyond.
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The tech helping shops - and Santa - deliver this Christmas
A number of tech solutions are out there to help retailers optimise sending out our presents.
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Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school
The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.
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Thomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo
The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting.
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The Palestinian jailbreak that rocked Israel
The search for six Palestinian fugitives from an Israeli prison unearths a story of dispossession, violence and bitter division in a fractured region.
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James Webb Space Telescope scientist: 'It's the future of astrophysics'
The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to be 100 times more powerful than the Hubble.
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How Lebanon's economic problems could leave Sara blind
Lebanon stopped has stopped subsidising many medical expenses, which leaves poorer patients in danger.
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Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner
The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote.
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Bob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.
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Indonesia volcano: Villages buried under hot ash
Rescuers are searching for survivors after Mt Semeru erupted in eastern Java on Saturday.
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Trump social media firm says it has raised $1bn
The former US president is working to launch a social media app called Truth Social early next year.
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Veteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98
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Military truck rams into group of Myanmar protesters in Yangon
Several people have been injured during a demonstration against the country's military rulers.
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French climber handed Mont Blanc gems after 2013 find
The stones are believed to be from an Air India plane which crashed into the mountain in 1966.
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Pope condemns treatment of migrants in Europe
Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis calls the neglect of migrants the "shipwreck of civilisation".
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India Nagaland: Security forces kill 13 civilians amid ambush blunder
Home Minister Amit Shah expresses "anguish" after troops fire on miners in the country's north-east.
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Afghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces
US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces.
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Why France faces so much anger in West Africa
Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash.
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Pacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat
Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings.
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Mandatory vaccinations: Three reasons for and against
Blanket vaccination mandates are on the agenda but do they work and what are their costs?
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Chris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother
The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims.
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South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists
Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.
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Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion.
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Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river
At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river.
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Afghanistan: Macron reveals plans for joint European mission
The French president says a number of European nations are working on a joint diplomatic mission.
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Indonesia volcano: Residents flee as Mt Semeru spews huge ash cloud
Airlines have been warned about a plume of ash rising 15,000m from Mt Semeru in Java.
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ICYMI: Jumping into an active volcano, and other ways to spend the festive season
Jumping into an active volcano is just one way to spend the festive season, in news you missed this week.
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Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Parents of Michigan shooting suspect nabbed in Detroit after frantic search
12/03/21 11:11 PM
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Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports.
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Michigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents
US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun.
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Mali: Dozens of civilians killed after militants attack bus
More than 30 people are killed after gunmen attack a bus travelling to a market.
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MH370: Could missing Malaysian Airlines plane finally be found?
A British engineer believes he may help solve one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
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Bolsonaro: Brazilian Supreme Court opens investigation into vaccine comments
Brazil's president will face a Supreme Court inquiry for his falsehood about Covid-19 jabs and Aids.
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Ready for power: Team Scholz promises a new Germany
Next week will see a handover of power from the Merkel era and this is what to expect.
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Rare turtle washes up 4,000 miles from home
Tally the Turtle is recovering in a UK zoo awaiting a flight back to the warm waters of Mexico.
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Why Ugandan troops have entered DR Congo - again
Previous incursions have led to accusations of looting and abuse, so will it be different this time?
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Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: A race for equal rights
As F1 races in Saudi Arabia, can it be a positive thing for female and LGBT rights?
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Parag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms.
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Ros Atkins on… America’s abortion divide
How abortion rights in the US look likely to be changed by a conservative majority Supreme Court.
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Covid-19: Ireland closes nightclubs and tightens Covid rules
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces a number of new restrictions in a televised address.
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Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort
The government wants secondary school students to harvest crops to help frontline fighters.
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Lamine Diack: Disgraced athletics boss dies in Senegal
The disgraced former head of world athletics governing body Lamine Diack dies in Senegal aged 88.
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Omicron: India reports first cases of new Covid variant
Health officials say the two patients with the new strain have shown mild symptoms.
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US government shutdown averted hours before deadline
The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown.
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Alec Baldwin admits career could be over after fatal shooting
But the 63-year-old US actor says he did not pull the trigger on the set of the Rust film in October.
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The 'kind heart' who gave an Afghan family a new home
An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight.
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Biden blasted for reviving Trump's Remain in Mexico policy
Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death".
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China app giant Didi plans US stock market exit in move to Hong Kong
The move comes after the company came under intense scrutiny from regulators in the US and China.
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Ride hailing app Grab falls in $40bn market debut
Shares start trading in ride-hailing firm Grab which has used a shell company for its flotation.
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Laverne & Shirley star Eddie Mekka dies aged 69
The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom.
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The Indian granny who became literate at 104
Kuttiyamma, from the southern Indian state of Kerala, aced a government test that measures literacy.
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NunTok: How religion is booming on TikTok and Instagram
Nuns, imams and Buddhist monks are among those sharing successful - and often fun - short-form videos on social media.
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Boxing Day: Festive film debut for Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Boxing Day, the first British Christmas rom-com led by an all-black cast, is released Friday 3 December.
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How to spot the software that could be spying on you
Software used to spy on someone via their phone is a growing threat and common in domestic abuse cases.
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Why Turkey's currency crash does not worry Erdogan
Turkey's national currency has plummeted 45% against the dollar this year
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Broome: Diving the remnants of a WW2 attack on Australia
A WW2 air raid on Broome killed scores of people - historians say it should be better remembered.
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Africa's week in pictures: 26 November - 2 December 2021
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Will Meghan's big win change public opinion?
The Duchess of Sussex has won her court case over privacy, but interest in her is not going to go away.
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The drought ravaging East African wildlife and livestock
At least 26m people are struggling for food across northern Kenya, Somalia and southern Ethiopia.
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Germany: Angela Merkel's military farewell features punk singer's hit
A ceremony has been held for the German chancellor, who is due to step down after 16 years in office.
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Omicron: Biden unveils new Covid-19 winter measures
Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant.
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How do you say 'Omicron'?
Omicron is the 13th variant of the Covid-19 virus to receive a Greek name but the pronunciation is up for debate.
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Elle to stop promoting the use of animal fur in its magazines
It is the first major fashion publication to make the pledge, citing its support for animal rights.
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Home Alone house available to book on Airbnb
The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only.
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Pfizer boss: Annual Covid jabs for years to come
In an exclusive interview, Dr Albert Bourla says jabs have saved millions of lives.
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Queensland Floods: Second death recorded as crisis continues
The southern part of Queensland has seen widespread rain and flooding.
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Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert
It deleted 500 accounts which amplified claims that the US was meddling in the Covid origins search.
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Alan Tudge: Australia minister stood aside over 'abusive' affair allegations
Mr Tudge's ex-staffer said she had experienced bullying during their consensual affair in 2017.
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Disney elects woman as chairman for first time in 98-year history
Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year.
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Biden puts faith in Santa Claus amid supply chain problems
The US president says only Father Christmas can ensure every gift is delivered amid supply chain woes.
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Canadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'
MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed.
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Argentina ex-President Mauricio Macri charged in sub families spying case
Mauricio Macri denies ordering the spying on relatives of the victims of a 2017 submarine disaster.
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When Jesus is used to steal from his flock
William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions.
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Venezuela's hospital 'hell'
The healthcare system lacks equipment, buildings are crumbling and many healthcare workers have left in search of better lives.
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‘It’s like hell in here’: The struggle to save Afghanistan's starving babies
Doctors in Afghanistan’s crisis-hit hospitals are caring for their patients in almost impossible conditions.
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Would you give 10% of your salary to charity?
A growing number of people are deciding to give up a substantial chunk of their wages.
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'No middle ground': Chile voters face tough choice as run-off looms
Voters speak of the divisions as an ultra-conservative and a left-winger battle it out.
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Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22.
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Michigan school shooting: Suspect, 15, charged as an adult
Ethan Crumbley, 15, allegedly killed four students and injured seven others on Tuesday.
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WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai
The WTA announces the immediate suspension of all tournaments in China amid concern for Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.
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First case of COVID-19 omicron variant found in US, official says
12/01/21 10:53 AM
Covid Omicron: Time to consider mandatory jabs, EU chief says
EU countries should discuss forced vaccinations to combat the Omicron strain, says Ursula von der Leyen.
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Austria: Doctor fined for amputating wrong leg of patient
The patient's right leg was removed instead of his left, with the mistake discovered two days later.
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