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Zelensky abruptly cancels US Senate briefing amid funding row
on December 6, 2023 at 1:06 am
The Ukrainian president pulled out of a briefing with senators debating more funds for Ukraine. […]
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German cabinet tries to solve ‘no-debt’ crisis after court outlaws budget
on December 6, 2023 at 12:36 am
The coalition meets for the last time this year on Wednesday after the budget is declared illegal. […]
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Jamie Foxx makes first public appearance after illness
on December 6, 2023 at 12:03 am
The actor has been missing from the public eye since April 2023, as he battled an undisclosed life-threatening condition. […]
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Airline adverts banned over 'greenwashing' claims
on December 6, 2023 at 12:03 am
The ASA said Air France, Lufthansa and Emirates had misled customers over their environment impact […]
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The Curse of County Mayo: The story of the 72-year-old Gaelic football hex
on December 6, 2023 at 12:00 am
In 1951, a celebratory trophy parade is said to have crossed paths with a funeral procession. Whether true or not, their meeting hangs over Mayo's Gaelic […]
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Giulia Cecchettin: Slain Italian woman's funeral attended by thousands
on December 5, 2023 at 11:58 pm
The service for Giulia Cecchettin, whose death struck a chord with women across Italy, is broadcast live on TV. […]
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Lionel Messi: Argentina forward named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year
on December 5, 2023 at 11:47 pm
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year. […]
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Luton Town 3-4 Arsenal: Last-gasp Declan Rice goal snatches win for Gunners in seven-goal thriller
on December 5, 2023 at 11:43 pm
Declan Rice's last-gasp header gives Arsenal victory in a seven-goal thriller at Luton to move them five points clear at the top of the Premier League. […]
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Scotland 0-6 England: Lionesses thump Scotland but Team GB Olympic dream over
on December 5, 2023 at 11:36 pm
Ruthless England thump Scotland in their final Women's Nations League group match but their hopes of helping Team GB qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics are […]
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US sanctions individuals implicated in West Bank attacks
on December 5, 2023 at 11:12 pm
The US says it will impose visa bans on Israelis and some Palestinians over ongoing West Bank violence. […]
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Montreal mayor collapses during press conference
on December 5, 2023 at 11:05 pm
Mayor Valérie Plante said she is “out of danger” and will reduce her workload in the coming days after the incident. […]
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US college presidents testify on campus antisemitism
on December 5, 2023 at 10:47 pm
Top US college leaders were grilled by lawmakers over their efforts to curb antisemitism on campus. […]
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Erik ten Hag: Man Utd boss wants 'trust' from club as player unrest claims surface again
on December 5, 2023 at 10:32 pm
Erik ten Hag has urged Manchester United's hierarchy to trust him to return the club to their former glories. […]
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Wolves 1-0 Burnley: Hwang Hee-chan scores winner at Molineux
on December 5, 2023 at 10:29 pm
Hwang Hee-chan scores a first-half winner as Wolves edge past relegation-threatened Burnley at Molineux. […]
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Nimisha Priya: The Indian nurse from Kerala on death row in Yemen
on December 5, 2023 at 10:16 pm
Yemen's top court has cleared the way for Nimisha Priya's execution. Can she still be saved? […]
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Afghan Hazara refugees live in fear of being deported by Pakistan
on December 5, 2023 at 10:15 pm
The Hazara ethnic minority fear returning to life under the Taliban - many are hiding in Pakistan. […]
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Tattered flags and barbed wire win UK's Turner Prize for art
on December 5, 2023 at 9:15 pm
Jesse Darling wins the prestigious £25,000 award for art making a comment on modern British life. […]
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Abercrombie & Fitch sued by ex-CEO facing sex trafficking claims
on December 5, 2023 at 9:10 pm
Mike Jeffries has taken legal action against the US retailer for refusing to cover his legal costs to defend the allegations. […]
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Five-year-old Hamas hostage returns to school and is hugged by classmates
on December 5, 2023 at 8:53 pm
Emilia received a warm hug from her nursery school friends after being held in Hamas captivity for 49 days. […]
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Paris 2024: Olympic federations ask IOC to allow Russian & Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals
on December 5, 2023 at 8:29 pm
Olympic sports federations ask the International Olympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at next summer's Paris Games. […]
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Denny Laine, Wings and Moody Blues musician, dies age 79
on December 5, 2023 at 8:08 pm
The guitarist and singer worked alongside Sir Paul McCartney and co-wrote the hit Mull of Kintyre. […]
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Israel's new Gaza evacuation zones leave Palestinians few places to go
on December 5, 2023 at 7:49 pm
Palestinians and aid workers say new maps are not a workable solution to reduce civilian casualties. […]
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Russia rejects offer to release jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich, US says
on December 5, 2023 at 7:49 pm
The Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which he has denied. […]
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Turkmenistan: Former leader's football team sweeps league
on December 5, 2023 at 5:21 pm
A brand new team under the former president's patronage wins the championship with a 100% record. […]
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Israel Gaza: Hamas raped and mutilated women on 7 October, BBC hears
on December 5, 2023 at 5:15 pm
The BBC has seen and heard evidence that Hamas fighters committed horrific sexual violence in Israel. […]
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Virginia home explodes as police respond to call
on December 5, 2023 at 4:46 pm
A huge explosion destroys at least one home in Arlington, Virginia as police carried out a search warrant. […]
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Nigeria air strike kills 85 worshippers 'by mistake'
on December 5, 2023 at 4:45 pm
The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says. […]
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Breaking down the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer...in 79 seconds
on December 5, 2023 at 3:28 pm
Here's what our main takeaways are from the long-awaited trailer for the gaming blockbuster. […]
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Israel probes claims share traders knew of Hamas attack in advance
on December 5, 2023 at 3:24 pm
Investors betting against Israeli shares may have made large sums, an academic study suggests. […]
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'Huge risk' of Christmas attacks, warns EU
on December 5, 2023 at 1:27 pm
European Commissioner Ylva Johansson says the Israel-Hamas war is increasing tensions. […]
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Should you buy a real or artificial Christmas tree?
on December 5, 2023 at 1:18 pm
Should you buy a real or artificial Christmas tree this year? […]
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High rate of UK teens skipping meals because of poverty, survey suggests
on December 5, 2023 at 12:41 pm
The UK progresses slightly in OECD education rankings - but food-poverty levels are above average. […]
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What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
on December 5, 2023 at 12:40 pm
Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid? […]
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Chandrayaan-3: India Moon mission's propulsion module returns to Earth's orbit
on December 5, 2023 at 12:19 pm
Isro says the return of Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module is significant for future manned missions. […]
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New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies
on December 5, 2023 at 9:38 am
The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty. […]
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Ex-Tesla employee casts doubt on car safety
on December 5, 2023 at 8:01 am
A whistleblower believes the self-driving vehicle technology is not safe enough for public roads. […]
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YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views
on December 5, 2023 at 7:32 am
Trevor Jacob is sentenced to six months in prison for staging a plane crash for social media clicks. […]
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Watch as escaped reindeer cross A11 in Suffolk
on December 5, 2023 at 6:21 am
They escaped from a Christmas event over the weekend and were finally tracked down the next day. […]
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World Mullet Championships: Army doctor wins in Australia
on December 5, 2023 at 6:13 am
Army GP Alastair Bush wins the international category at the World Mullet Championships in Australia. […]
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Spread of gang violence wrecks Sweden's peaceful image
on December 5, 2023 at 6:01 am
Several passers-by are among those killed in gangland shootings and bombings beyond the big cities. […]
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Forest City: Inside Malaysia's Chinese-built 'ghost city'
on December 5, 2023 at 5:20 am
Built during the Chinese property boom, Forest City is a stark reminder of the crisis in the sector. […]
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Tougher UK visa rules in plan to cut migration
on December 5, 2023 at 4:53 am
The UK government says its five-point plan will curb legal migration, which has hit record levels. […]
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Firefighters rescue injured owl from crows
on December 5, 2023 at 4:31 am
An injured owl in the Russian city of Smolensk has the good fortune to end up outside a fire station. […]
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Daniel Langlois: Canadian entrepreneur and partner found dead in Dominica
on December 5, 2023 at 2:16 am
Daniel Langlois and his partner had been missing in Dominica before their bodies were found this weekend. […]
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Republican field shrinks to four for final presidential debate
on December 5, 2023 at 2:15 am
Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy will debate in Alabama on Wednesday. […]
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The Holdovers: Could the Oscar-tipped film be a new Christmas classic?
on December 5, 2023 at 1:50 am
Paul Giamatti and Alexander Payne team up 20 years after Sideways for The Holdovers, about a misanthrope under the mistleto […]
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HIV and forced sterilisations: How four Kenyan women found justice
on December 5, 2023 at 1:20 am
Four women living with HIV who won a landmark case tell the BBC about how they were sterilised. […]
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US infant killed by wolf-dog hybrid in Alabama
on December 5, 2023 at 12:20 am
Police said the wolf-dog hybrid was kept by the three-month-old child's family as a pet. […]
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Escaped kangaroo caught in Canada after four-day search
on December 4, 2023 at 11:14 pm
The runaway animal had escaped its handlers while being unloaded and was finally caught - by its tail. […]
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George Santos: Expelled congressman is now selling $200 videos on Cameo
on December 4, 2023 at 10:33 pm
The former Republican congressman offers advice on Botox, gym "gains" and "haters". […]
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COP28: Should India and China benefit from a climate damage fund?
on December 4, 2023 at 10:11 pm
Despite being major polluters, India and China argue they have vulnerable populations that need help. […]
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Pakistan economy: Price spikes, political woes hit millions
on December 4, 2023 at 10:02 pm
Millions are feeling the bite of the economic crisis amid political instability. […]
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Wakeskater plunges off Dubai skyscraper pool in 'world first'
on December 4, 2023 at 9:41 pm
Brian Grubb combined wakeskating and base jumping, traversing an infinity pool before soaring through the sky. […]
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Rushdi Abualouf: 'It's so much harder to watch Gaza from the outside'
on December 4, 2023 at 8:39 pm
The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf talks about his sorrow at leaving Gaza and how he plans to go back some day. […]
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Supreme Court considers $6bn deal that shields Sacklers
on December 4, 2023 at 8:29 pm
Justices seem split on a controversial deal that would spend billions on tackling opioid addiction. […]
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Osprey Japan crash prompts safety concerns about the US military's V-22 aircraft
on December 4, 2023 at 6:12 pm
A string of mishaps have prompted safety concerns about the US military's tilt-rotor V-22 aircraft. […]
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Hamas planned sexual violence as weapon of war - Israeli campaigner
on December 4, 2023 at 5:43 pm
An Israeli campaigner says militants planned acts of sexual violence committed in October's attack. […]
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Billie Eilish hits back at sexuality questions
on December 4, 2023 at 5:31 pm
The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview. […]
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'Wounded child, no surviving family': The pain of Gaza’s orphans
on December 4, 2023 at 4:19 pm
Medics in Gaza are using a unique acronym to describe children whose parents have been killed. […]
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Raw sewage 'cover-up' at Windermere World Heritage Site
on December 4, 2023 at 1:51 pm
Leaked papers suggest United Utilities logged dozens of incidents as less serious than they had been. […]
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Attenborough ship encounters world's largest iceberg
on December 4, 2023 at 12:03 pm
The UK's polar research vessel visits A23a, an iceberg that's more than twice the size of London. […]
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How is Edinburgh Zoo transporting two giant pandas?
on December 4, 2023 at 5:26 am
Complex arrangements have been made to safely send Edinburgh's two giant pandas back to China. […]
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Hong Kong: Protest leader Agnes Chow jumps bail
on December 4, 2023 at 2:06 am
The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law. […]
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Rizz named word of the year 2023 by Oxford University Press
on December 4, 2023 at 12:01 am
Slang word for charisma beat "Swiftie" and "situationship" in Oxford dictionary award. […]
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Watch: A dusty, foggy end for power station towers
on December 3, 2023 at 5:56 pm
Spectators watched the partial demolition of the landmark Fiddler's Ferry power station. […]
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Nelson Mandela's granddaughter slams "climate apartheid" by rich nations
on December 3, 2023 at 1:10 pm
Social activist Ndileka Mandela says "the global north is using economic and legal power to subjugate poor nations". […]
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'A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza'
on December 3, 2023 at 9:48 am
The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues. […]
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How assistance dogs can make a big difference at university
on December 3, 2023 at 12:24 am
Students describe the realities of university life with - and without - an animal's help. […]
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Israel-Gaza: UK launches surveillance flights to find Hamas hostages
on December 2, 2023 at 10:37 pm
The UK is sending unarmed, manned aircraft over Israel and Gaza to aid rescue efforts. […]
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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war
on December 2, 2023 at 8:42 pm
Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues. […]
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Flights grounded and trains cancelled as snow paralyses Europe
on December 2, 2023 at 5:54 pm
Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. […]
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Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse
on December 2, 2023 at 6:06 am
Work has begun on a barrier around the Garisenda Tower and authorities say the situation is "critical". […]
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Bowen: US sets clearer red lines for Israel as ceasefire ends
on December 2, 2023 at 12:59 am
If Israel kills as many in south Gaza as in the north, Biden will face some tough questions over US support for its ally. […]
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'I’m not ready to lose hope': The hostages still in Gaza
on December 1, 2023 at 9:35 pm
There are still over 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, including at least 16 women. […]
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Fear and anger in Gaza as fighting erupts again
on December 1, 2023 at 7:07 pm
The UN says renewed war between Israel and Hamas is "catastrophic" and a "nightmare". […]
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Israel Gaza: How missiles and destruction quickly returned after ceasefire
on December 1, 2023 at 1:25 pm
A seven-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended, bringing with it explosions and bloodshed. […]
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Why has the Gaza ceasefire come to an end?
on December 1, 2023 at 12:40 pm
Both Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for violating the terms of the agreement. […]
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Released Palestinians allege abuse in Israeli jails
on December 1, 2023 at 12:59 am
Palestinians tell the BBC they were beaten and had dogs set on them while in Israeli detention. […]
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Mia Schem: Wounded festival-goer in Hamas hostage video freed
on November 30, 2023 at 10:14 pm
Mia Schem is among eight more people released from Gaza on Thursday, in a swap for Palestinian prisoners. […]