Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects

Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the towers as part of a criminal probe.

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More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says

Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.

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Fall of Zelensky's top aide - reboot for Kyiv or costly shake-up?

A widening corruption scandal forced Ukraine's second most powerful person, Andriy Yermak, to resign.

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Trump Frees Fraudster Just Days Into Seven-Year Prison Sentence

By Kenneth P. Vogel from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/48rl4aQ

Guinea-Bissau coup was a sham, West African political figures say

Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former leader say they do not believe the military takeover was genuine.

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Trump says he will pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking

Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to smuggle cocaine.

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Reform or rights rollback? India's sweeping labour law overhaul sparks debate

Companies have given the changes a thumbs-up but trade unions say the laws further weaken worker rights.

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'I am devastated': Hong Kong residents in disbelief after fire destroys blocks of flats

Efforts to control the blaze are continuing as locals wait for news of missing loved ones.

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Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace

Police search ex-President Chakwera's residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

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The looming election Trump can't afford to lose

In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.

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Watch: Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment blocks

Video footage shows large plumes of smoke billowing up into the sky, as firefighters on cranes try and put out the blaze.

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Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest

The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.

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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.

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Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats

By Lisa Lerer from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/4oh9DbM

Michelin-starred Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62

Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.

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Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety

The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.

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'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan

Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public.

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Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89

Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".

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Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?

Aishat Baimuradova fled her home this year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.

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Orthodox Jewish Man Sentenced to 103 Years for Sex Abuse May Go Free

By Santul Nerkar from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/4o8HHXr

Why Are Young Men Embracing the Quarter-Zip Lifestyle?

By Sandra E. Garcia from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/3LSJ2Ew

Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

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Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev: Putin propagandist or key to peace with Ukraine?

Putin's envoy finds himself under the spotlight over a draft peace plan that emerged after he spent days with Steve Witkoff in Miami.

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Turkey set to host COP31 after reaching compromise with Australia

Australia will now support the Turkish bid to host the climate talks in return for their minister chairing them.

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Trump Approves the Release of the Epstein Files, but Loopholes Remain

By Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3X6KHZn

Ripley's revealed as buyer of $12m golden toilet

The first edition of Maurizio Cattelan's work was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019.

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Japan's largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings

Local media say one person was killed in the fire in the city of Oita, on the Japanese island of Kyushu.

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French energy giant Total faces war crimes allegations over Mozambique massacre

TotalEnergies denies responsibility for the actions of local security forces involved in dozens of killings.

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A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree

When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

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Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets

President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.

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Moment Ex-Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina's sentence is announced

Hasina has called the court's decision "biased and politically motivated" in a statement released after the verdict.

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Communist and far-right candidates head to Chile presidential run-off

The Communist Party's Jeanette Jara will face far-right candidate José Antonio Kast in the second round of voting in December.

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Thirteen injured after demolition derby car hits crowd in Australia

The car was taking part in the race in New South Wales when it drove through a fence and hit the grandstand, police said.

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US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia

Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

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Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv

Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast.

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The Strategic Uncoupling of Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander

By Nicholas Fandos and Benjamin Oreskes from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/47G8Egi

Second brother of French anti-drugs campaigner shot dead in Marseille

Investigators fear the murder of a second brother of Amine Kessaci is meant as a warning to him.

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Freed British-Egyptian activist not allowed to fly to UK, family says

Alaa Abdel Fattah was Egypt's best known political prisoner until seven weeks ago, when he was released from jail.

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Australian schools shut over asbestos risk in children's sand

The Australian regulator has recalled several sand products used by children for play, but says the risk from them is "low".

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'There's a bit of anxiety': Stranger Things cast and creators on the show's end

After five seasons the show is coming to an end, but a spin-off is already in development.

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Brothers charged with South African rapper's murder after extradition

The Ndimande brothers returned after a lengthy battle to block their extradition from Eswatini.

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Two meals for $1: Why China's youth are not spending

Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.

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'There was blood everywhere': Delhi residents recount horror of huge car explosion

Eyewitnesses describe what they saw after the blast near the Red Fort in the Indian capital.

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Gaddafi's youngest son released after 10 years in Lebanese detention

The Lebanese authorities seized Mr Gaddafi, now 49, in 2015 and held him without trial.

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Ahead of the G20, is Johannesburg's city centre in ruins?

Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs.

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Thousands take to Lisbon streets over proposed labour laws

The government wants to make it easier for employers to fire people and to limit some compassionate leave.

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'They went and never came back': Honouring Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

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Viktor Orban's dilemma - Russian oil or Trump's favour

Trump's closest ally in Europe will head to Washington in the midst of a disagreement over Russian oil.

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Miss Universe contestants stage walkout after organiser berates Miss Mexico

Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, said Nawat Itsaragrisil was 'not respectful' at a pre-pageant ceremony on Tuesday

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In Mamdani's New York win, India's Nehru finds an echo

At his New York victory rally, Zohran Mamdani gave a nod to Nehru’s iconic speech marking India's independence.

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Antarctic glacier's rapid retreat sparks scientific 'whodunnit'

A new study suggests that changes to Hektoria Glacier are unprecedented - but not all scientists agree.

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Trump tariffs head to Supreme Court in case eagerly awaited around the world

The top US court will soon hear arguments on whether Trump's tariffs are legal, with major implications for presidential power.

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Trump Administration Must Make Food Stamp Payments Within Days, Judge Says

By Tony Romm from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/43bned0

Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 28 in Jamaica

PM Andrew Holness warns of reports of possible fatalities still to be verified - suggesting the figure may yet rise.

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Trump orders military to prepare plans for 'action' in Nigeria

The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.

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Tracking the ICE tactics used in Trump's mass deportation drive

BBC Verify has gathered more than 70 videos to track how President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown has unfolded so far.

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Defence of Donbas town a priority, Zelensky says, as special forces deployed

Army sources tell the BBC military intelligence special forces are being used to protect supply lines into Pokrovsk.

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Watch: Heidi Klum slithers into Halloween as Medusa

Stars turn out in their best Halloween costumes at Heidi Klum's annual party.

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