Ukraine war: Grain ships leave Ukraine ports despite Russian pull-out

Ukraine says 12 vessels sail from its ports but Russia warns this is too risky after leaving a key deal.

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Trump Organization: Criminal tax fraud trial begins in New York

The company is accused of paying untaxed perks to its top executives for 15 years.

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Senate Control Hinges on Neck-and-Neck Races, Times/Siena Poll Finds

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South Korea Halloween crush: Who were the victims?

The stories of some of the victims who died in Saturday's tragic Halloween crush in South Korea.

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People climb up collapsed Gujarat bridge to escape river

Footage shows people clinging onto the partially submerged suspension bridge in Gujarat.

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Apple: Chinese workers flee Covid lockdown at iPhone factory

Video shared online shows people jumping a fence to escape the plant, owned by Foxconn, in Zhengzhou.

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South Korea: How the Halloween tragedy unfolded

The incident occurred on Saturday night, as tens of thousands celebrated Halloween in Itaewon.

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Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses

The suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat kills at least 32 people as hundreds are thrown into a river.

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The Way Los Angeles Is Trying to Solve Homelessness Is ‘Absolutely Insane’

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Is She the New Queen of Los Angeles?

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Somalia Mogadishu bombings: Twin blasts kill 100 in capital

The president blames al-Shabab militants for being behind what he describes as a cowardly attack.

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South Korea Halloween crush: Video shows panic as crowd surges

Halloween revellers are seen struggling in huge crowds as emergency services attend the scene.

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Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack

The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext".

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Dozens in cardiac arrest in Halloween crowds in South Korea

Videos show a number of people being treated on the street by emergency services, surrounded by large crowds.

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Pelosi’s Husband Is Gravely Injured in Hammer Attack by an Intruder

By Kellen Browning, Tim Arango, Luke Broadwater and Holly Secon from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3DM6DjL

What Are the Best Houseplants to Get You Through Winter?

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'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia

Russia accuses Ukraine of a major drone attack on its Black Sea Fleet in the Crimean port of Sevastopol.

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Australian families of IS fighters repatriated from Syrian camp

The UN says women and children living in the camps are enduring conditions amounting to torture.

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The Philippines battered by storm Nalgea floods and landslides

The tropical storm caused flooding and landslides which have killed at least 45 people.

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James Webb telescope's ghostly 'Pillars of Creation'

The new super space observatory captures another stunning view of star birth far from Earth.

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The crash dummy aimed at protecting women drivers

Researchers in Sweden are close to completing an industry-first average female crash test dummy.

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Intruder Assaults Nancy Pelosi’s Husband in Their San Francisco Home

By Amanda Holpuch from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3We5QyW

What to Know About the Pine-Sol Recall

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Taiwan invites Chinese vets to treat beloved panda

Tuan Tuan was gifted to Taiwan by Beijing in 2008, but relations have soured between the neighbours.

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British kayaker rescued clinging to buoy in Channel

A British man is saved by a Dutch fishing boat after his kayak capsized miles off the French coast.

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World faces most dangerous decade since WW2 - Putin

Russia's president says the West is unable to stay in charge, but is "desperately trying" to cling on.

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Clashes in Iran: Mourning Nika Shakarami

Widespread unrest continues across Iran as security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters.

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Poland demolishes Soviet-era monuments

The statues were torn down in response to a law that prohibits totalitarian regimes.

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The Young Woman Behind a Last Mystery of the Green River Killer

By Leah Worthington from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3zkjV4q

China Covid: Videos emerge of rare protests in Tibet

Clips on social media show hundreds protesting in one of the most tightly-guarded places in China.

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Iran protests escalate as crackdown continues

Iran sees one of the biggest scales of demonstrations yet, as authorities struggle to contain them.

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Germany plans to legalise recreational cannabis

In the EU only Malta has legalised recreational cannabis, while the Dutch tolerate limited use.

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Putin watches first Russian nuclear drill since invasion of Ukraine

Russia's leader oversees annual exercises at a time of heightened tensions with the West.

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Paraguay rebel: Anger as body taken into jail for farewell

The body of a Paraguayan rebel leader was taken into prison for his jailed sister to bid farewell.

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Iran protests: Mourners defy police to gather at Mahsa Amini's grave

A crowd of protesters defy riot police to mark 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death in custody.

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Fetterman, Showing Stroke Effects, Battles Oz in Hostile Senate Debate

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Mercedes-Benz becomes latest Western company to pull out of Russia

The company said it did not expect the move to have a significant effect on profitability.

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Adidas cuts ties with rapper Kanye West

The fashion giant said it does "not tolerate antisemitism" after the rapper's recent remarks.

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Scientists discover six new species of rain frog in Ecuador

They name one of the new species "resistencia" (resistance) in honour of killed environmentalists.

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Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West

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Hu Jintao: Fresh China congress footage deepens mystery over exit

It shows more of what happened before China's former leader was led out of a party congress session.

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Hundreds rescued from Indonesia boat fire

At least 14 were killed when the top deck off the vessel caught fire after leaving Kupang.

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Ukraine war: Russian forces preparing to defend Kherson, says Ukrainian spy chief

Ukraine had suggested some Russian units were leaving Kherson, a city that fell early in the war.

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Erfan Rezaei: Iran protester shot dead after removing poster - source

Security forces allegedly killed Erfan Rezaei, 21, after he tore down a photo of the supreme leader.

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Myanmar crisis: 50 killed in air raid on Kachin rebels, reports say

Villagers said there was no warning before the air force dropped bombs on a concert in Kachin state.

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Michigan school shooting: Teenager pleads guilty to killing classmates

The gunman, 16, faces 24 charges, including four counts of first-degree murder and one count of terrorism.

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Math Scores Fell in Nearly Every State, and Reading Dipped on National Exam

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Climate Activists Throw Mashed Potatoes on Monet Painting

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1 Finale Recap: The Angriest Dragon

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New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health

As much of the world's earth has been degraded, efforts are being made to improve matters.

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Hollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new Weinstein trial begins

How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works?

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Salman Rushdie has lost sight in one eye, agent Andrew Wylie says

Literary agent Andrew Wylie gives an update on the novelist's health two months after his stabbing.

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China congress: What do people say about China's new leadership team?

It's considered sensitive to talk about China's party leaders in public, but not impossible.

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Russian fighter plane crashes in Siberian city of Irkutsk

The Sukhoi Su-30 military jet was on a test flight when it came down in Irkutsk, authorities say.

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Xi Jinping's party is just getting started

China did not want another Mao, but the party did little to stop the rise of a more powerful leader.

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Cost of living: Why more Australians are giving up their pets

The cost of pet food has soared in Australia due to the pandemic and the Ukraine war.

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Who's building pipelines to steal Nigeria's oil?

The discovery of a 4km-long pipeline built by thieves to steal Nigeria's crude leaves many in shock.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'empty spaces'

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

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Dietrich Mateschitz: Red Bull co-owner & energy drink giant dies aged 78

Red Bull co-owner Dietrich Mateschitz, a major global business figure as a result of his energy drinks empire, dies aged 78.

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The mysterious exit of China's former leader

Why was Hu Jintao asked to leave the stage at the Great Hall of the People during the Party Congress?

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Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities

Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid.

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Here’s What to Know About the Cough Syrup Scandal

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Trump Claims He Owns White House Pardon and Immigration Policy Records

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The Mysterious Patient in Room 23: The Hermit Baroness

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The downfall of Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon, a right-wing media personality-turned-Trump adviser, is back in court once again.

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The flying car that could turn into a biplane

An American start-up reveals a novel design, but what is the future of flying cars?

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Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM barred from running for office for five years

The election commission bars the former leader for unlawfully selling gifts he received as prime minister.

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Taylor Swift: Midnights praised by critics despite lack of radio hits

Critics praise the "fantastic songs" on Midnights, but some add there is "not a smash hit in sight".

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Liz Truss resignation: World politicians and media react to Truss departure

News of Liz Truss's resignation prompted quick reaction from political leaders and media commentators around the world.

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Qatar scandal: Exclusive BBC interview on trauma of invasive medical examinations

British and Australian women speak out about their trauma following invasive medical examinations by Qatari officials in 2020.

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The Lettuce Outlasts Liz Truss

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China anger over death of girl, 14, sent to Covid quarantine

Footage of the teenager visibly ill have sparked anger online - relatives say pleas for help were ignored.

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Judge Says Trump Signed Statement With Data His Lawyers Told Him Was False

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Ukrainian troops under close gunfire

War in eastern Ukraine involves not only artillery strikes, but close combat, as the BBC's Jonathan Beale finds.

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Sweden ditches 'feminist foreign policy'

The new foreign minister said the label had become more important than its content.

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Anna May Wong: Actress becomes first Asian American on US currency

She will appear as part of an effort to feature notable women on American quarters.

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Silvio Berlusconi boasts of closeness to Vladimir Putin

A leaked audio recording of the former PM threatens to cause another headache for Italy's Giorgia Meloni.

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Liz Truss: What the world is saying about UK turmoil

BBC reporters around the globe explain how the political and economic upheaval is being viewed.

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Kanjuruhan stadium: Indonesia to demolish site of arena disaster

More than 130 people died at the Kanjuruhan stadium after police fired tear gas, causing a stampede.

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Great Lakes Storm Brings Snowfall and Possible 20-Foot Waves

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China defends violence at Chinese consulate in Manchester

The incident saw a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester pulled into consulate grounds and beaten up.

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Colombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years

Daniel Rendón Herrera led a paramilitary army and smuggled 80 tonnes of cocaine to the US.

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Nord Stream blast 'blew away 50 metres of pipe'

Danish police say explosions damaged two pipelines built to bring Russian gas to Germany.

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Iran rock climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without hijab

Elnaz Rekabi defied Iranian law by not wearing a hijab when she took part in an event in South Korea.

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Families reunite on the Mexico-US border

More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.

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Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates

Cities in Tigray are reportedly being carpet bombed as food and medical supplies are running out.

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China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?

As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event.

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At 13, She Fled the Nazis. At 95, She Runs a Storied Bohemian Hotel.

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What Was That Badge Herschel Walker Flashed in His Debate?

By Maya King and Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3eA1Ho9

BioNTech: Could Covid vaccine technology crack cancer?

BioNTech's mRNA cancer trials started long before the pandemic, and have shown some early encouraging signals.

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Tunisia: Thousands from rival political parties protest against President Kais Saied

Protesters denounced the president as an autocrat and also highlighted food and fuel shortages.

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The Ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees

A shelter for displaced people that comes in a flat-pack and takes a few hours to assemble.

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Kyiv told to save electricity after Russian missile strike

A power installation near Ukraine's capital was heavily damaged by another Russian missile strike.

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Funeral for girl and father after Irish explosion

The funeral of Creeslough victims Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe has taken place.

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Ukraine war: Putin says no more massive strike - for now

The Russian president says it is not his aim to destroy Ukraine, despite recent heavy bombardments.

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Beyond Meat executive exits after biting incident

Douglas Ramsey was suspended from his post last month after he was accused of biting a man's nose.

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In Utah, a Trump Loyalist Sends an S.O.S. to Romney, of All People

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Zanzibar swimming crabs deaths being investigated

Thousands of dead swimming crabs have washed up on the beaches of the Tanzanian islands.

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Crimea bridge: Russia 'to repair blast damage by July 2023'

The Russian government says work on the vital blast-hit bridge must be finished by July 2023.

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Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe

January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests.

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Nigeria's Asuu university strike: 'Wasted eight months of my life'

Lecturers agree to resume lessons but the future of Nigeria's universities remains unclear.

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US inflation rises more than expected in September

Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs.

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Mexico Congress votes to keep military on streets

The vote means that the army looks set to continue carrying out public security duties until 2028.

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'Rare' Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria

Officials say the 1,600-year-old panel depicting classical myths is the most complete of its kind.

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‘We Told the Truth’: Sandy Hook Families Win $1 Billion From Alex Jones

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China Covid: Frustration as Beijing hit by restrictions ahead of congress

Strict measures have sparked anger online as well as what appeared to be a rare protest.

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What is Vladimir Putin thinking and planning?

Getting in his mind is a thankless task - but we should try, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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Parkland shooting: Jury to begin deliberations on sentencing

Nikolas Cruz, 24, pleaded guilty in October last year to 17 counts of murder and attempted murder.

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Pedro Castillo: Peru's embattled president faces fresh legal battle

Peru's attorney general has filed a complaint against Pedro Castillo, which could lead to his suspension.

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Khloe Kardashian has 'rare' tumour removed from face

The 38-year-old says she's shared her story to encourage fans to get skin cancer symptoms checked.

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Irish women's team apologise over pro-IRA chants

The FAI and Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw apologise for a pro-IRA chant by the team's players after the World Cup play-off win.

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Kerala murders: Two women killed in suspected human sacrifice

Police in Kerala make three arrests in connection with the murder of two women whose remains were found.

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Skepticism, Confusion, Frustration: Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Struggles

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Switzerland discriminating against men on pension benefits, ECHR finds

The ECHR decision relating to pensions is set to cost the government millions in backdated payouts.

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IMF warns worst is yet to come for world economy

The International Monetary Fund said 2023 will feel like a recession for many people in a new report.

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Storm Julia: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

The storm travelled through Central America, causing thousands to evacuate their homes.

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How Iran’s economic woes created conditions ripe for protests

Poverty and poor prospects had left many Iranians angry with their rulers even before Mahsa Amini's death.

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Ex-wife of Dubai royal pleads for help from UN in child custody battle

Lawyers ask the Human Rights Council to intervene to ensure Zeynab Javadli and her children's safety.

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Nika Shakarami: Videos show Iran teenager protesting before death

Nika Shakarami's mother confirms she is the girl seen burning her headscarf on a Tehran street.

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Harvey Weinstein to go on trial in Los Angeles

The former movie producer, serving 23 years in jail in New York, faces 11 further charges of abuse.

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1, Episode 8 Recap: Calamitous Ambition

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Venezuela landslides: Dozens killed as homes swept away

At least 25 people have died and 52 are missing as torrential rain hits the Latin American country.

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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Russia launches missiles at cities across Ukraine days after a blast damaged a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea.

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Kanye West's Twitter and Instagram accounts locked over anti-Semitism

The rapper posted anti-Semitic messages over the weekend, leading to his accounts being suspended.

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Kyiv bridge: Near miss for pedestrian in missile strike

A pedestrian on Kyiv's Klitschko bridge has a narrow escape when a Russian missile hits the walkway.

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Fake Heiress Anna Sorokin Is Released From Jail

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Galar Gdański: Three killed in Poland as wave capsizes tourist boat

Officials think a wave from a nearby tug boat turned over the barge in a river in Gdansk.

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Protests in Iran: Two members of security forces killed

Two members of Iran's security forces are killed in protests sparked by the death of a young woman.

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Centaurus Mall fire: Large blaze erupts at Islamabad shopping mall

A blaze breaks out at the Centaurus Mall in the Pakistani capital but no casualties are reported.

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‘Exactly What I Wanted’: Anna Sorokin’s First Night of House Arrest

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Names released of victims in Irish explosion

Ten people including two teenagers and a five-year-old girl is among those killed.

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Ukraine war: 'Russian missiles' leave Zaporizhzhia flats in ruins

Residential buildings are left in total ruin after overnight missile strikes on Zaporizhzhia.

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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine

Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries.

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Protests in Iran: Three shot dead by security forces

Security forces are cracking down on the nationwide demonstrations as they enter a fourth week

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Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law

The national security law was introduced by Beijing in 2020 to clamp down on protesters.

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Thai nursery attack: The story of the three-year-old survivor

Three-year-old Emmy was found awake, curled up next to the bodies of her classmates.

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Peter Luger and Carbone Among Michelin Star Losers and Winners

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Crimean bridge: Excitement and fear in Ukraine after bridge blast

The sight of the crippled bridge is a morale boost - but fear remains, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.

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Letter from Africa: The Afro-punk band taking on 'whitewashed' history

The anti-colonial Kenyan musicians with a cult following who are challenging the status quo.

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Gay Palestinian Ahmad Abu Marhia beheaded in West Bank

Police arrest a suspect after Ahmad Abu Marhia is murdered in his home city Hebron.

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'Raw grief' at temple after Thailand nursery attack

The BBC's Jonathan Head witnesses distressing scenes as families arrive to collect the victims.

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The Humble Origins of the ‘Fattest Tournament on Earth’

By Remy Tumin from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3rADi4S

Nobel Peace Prize: Moment NGO told on the phone it has won award

Oleksandra Romantsova, from the Center for Civil Liberties, responds emotionally upon learning of the award.

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Complutense University: Spain investigates student 'whores' chants at women

Videos have circulated for days of male students chanting obscene misogynistic abuse in Madrid.

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Iran protests: Nika Shakarami's mother says her daughter was murdered

Officials are lying about how 16-year-old protester Nika Shakarami died, her mother says.

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Ukraine Expels Some Russian Troops in South, Expanding Campaign

By Andrew E. Kramer from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3fMqMMS

Spelling Bee Forum

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Herschel Walker’s Son Is No Hero

By Charles M. Blow from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3ykTMBQ

Nika Shakarami: Iran protester's family forced to lie about death - source

State TV shows Nika Shakarami's uncle condemning the protests as a voice appears to threaten him.

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Annie Ernaux: French writer wins Nobel Prize in Literature

The French writer wins for "the courage with which she uncovers the collective restraints of memory".

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Elon Musk X: What life is like on a super-app in Asia

In Asia, super-apps are already a vital part of everyday life, with everything available at a click of a button.

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Alec Baldwin shooting: Filming to resume after Halyna Hutchins death on set

Filming of Rust will continue in January, with Halyna Hutchins' husband as an executive producer.

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Oil prices set to rise as Opec countries cut output

The move, which reflects a slowing global economy, is expected to raise oil prices around the world.

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Uganda's President Museveni sorry for son's threat to invade Kenya

Uganda's leader embarks on a damage-control exercise after a series of bizarre tweets by his son.

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World Cup: Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal's bid to host 2030 tournament

Uefa offers "unconditional support" as Ukraine joins Spain and Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup.

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Basketball Standout, 16, Is Shot and Killed in New Jersey

By Tracey Tully from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3SVmKjB