Ghana football: How to dribble around nationality rules

The West African nation has strict rules for MPs but not for the Black Stars footballers.

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New Zealand and Finland PMs shoot down reporter's 'similar age' question

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern and Finland's Sanna Marin gave pointed replies on gender and their roles.

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Hakeem Jeffries: The Democrat who is replacing Nancy Pelosi as leader

With his unanimous election, the New Yorker becomes the first black person to lead a party in Congress.

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San Francisco to allow police 'killer robots'

San Francisco’s ruling Board of Supervisors votes to allow the city’s police to use lethal robots.

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Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies aged 79

The singer-songwriter, behind some of the group's biggest hits, dies after an illness, her family says.

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Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed accused of defaming Aisha Buhari

The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation.

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Ukraine war: The surrender hotline for Russian soldiers

The "I Want To Live" project says it is getting up to 100 enquiries a day from invading troops.

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Oath Keepers: ‘How I escaped my father’s militia’

Militia leader Stewart Rhodes could face two decades in prison. It took his son years to escape him.

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Oath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition

Founder Stewart Rhodes and one other member, Kelly Meggs, were both found guilty on the rare charge.

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Somalia meteorite: Joy as scientists find two new minerals

Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall.

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Shenzhou-15: China sends astronauts to Tiangong space station

China has sent astronauts to live on its space station, the second permanent outpost in orbit.

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Suitcase murder-suspect due before NZ court

A woman was arrested in South Korea after human remains were found in a suitcase bought at an auction.

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Philippines sees a pandemic boom in child sex abuse

Lockdowns and school closures left children at home with poor parents, desperate to make money.

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Minnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk

The ice broke on Upper Red Lake, a popular ice fishing destination in the state of Minnesota.

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China Covid: How five dramatic days of protests unfolded

After a deadly fire in a locked down building, people are demanding an end to Covid restrictions.

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Avian flu kills 50 million birds in record US outbreak

While the risk for humans is low, authorities warn that safety measures should be taken near birds.

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Netanyahu signs Israel coalition deal with anti-LGBT Noam party

Israel's PM-designate will hand a government post to a homophobic ultra-nationalist party leader.

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Ecuador gangs: Gunmen storm hospital in attempt to kill teen

Gang members took staff hostage and exchanged fire with police before they were arrested.

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World Cup 2022: Fouling Neymar 'has to stop', Brazil coach Tite says

Brazil head coach Tite says the high number of fouls on Neymar "has to stop" after the forward was injured in their group-stage victory over Serbia.

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New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York.

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Zero-Covid anger grows after deadly China fire

Protesters take to the streets in Shanghai and Nanjing in response to a fire that killed 10 in Urumqi.

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Queen Camilla to scrap tradition of ladies-in-waiting

The Queen Consort is ending the traditional title of ladies-in-waiting for assistants at events.

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Venezuela takes first step out of political stalemate

The government and opposition agree that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects.

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Ukraine conflict: How much damage has Russia done to power supplies?

Russian air strikes have hit power supplies and health services, putting millions of lives at risk.

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Daughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules

Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer.

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Equatorial Guinea: World's longest-serving president to continue 43-year-rule

Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema has led the country's authoritarian regime for 43 years.

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Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

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US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears

The restrictions on five Chinese companies are the first to be put in place on security grounds.

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 November 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct

The 78-year-old actor is accused of inappropriately touching a woman in 2017, judicial officials say.

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US Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack

Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone.

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Emergencies Act: Trudeau defends use to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests

The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter.

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Swedish brothers face trial on Russia spy charges

Two brothers are accused of selling state secrets to Moscow in a case "unlike any other in 20 years".

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China Xinjiang: Ten dead in Urumqi residential block fire

The blaze in Urumqi - under Covid restrictions since August - has caused anger online.

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Quiz of the week: Who went round the Moon with Snoopy?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Olena Zelenska: We will endure

Olena Zelenska tells the BBC that cold and blackouts are not the worst things Ukraine has faced.

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Camilla gives Queen Elizabeth II's Paddington Bears to Barnardo's

People paying their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II left the bears outside royal residences.

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Russia: From 2018 World Cup host to global pariah

Isolation from sport is one of the many consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine, says Steve Rosenberg.

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Ukraine war: How Ukraine restores power after Russian attacks

Engineers are starting to rebuild infrastructure destroyed during Russia's occupation of Kherson.

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The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests

Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation.

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World Cup 2022: What has and hasn’t been banned in Qatar?

Are supporters in Qatar managing to keep up with the changes over alcohol, kit and freedom of speech?

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Kosovo: Why is trouble flaring up between Serbs and the Albanian-led government?

Serbs have been demonstrating in Kosovo, raising fears of renewed ethnic hostilities.

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Ukraine war: Mourning newborn baby killed in Russian missile strike

The newborn baby's grandmother speaks of her death in an attack on a maternity hospital in Ukraine.

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Malawi ex-leader's stepson held over mass graves of suspected migrants

Police discovered 30 bodies, believed to be of migrants who were being trafficked, in October.

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Strong earthquake rocks western Turkey near Düzce

The jolt of the magnitude 6.0 quake woke people up in Istanbul, some 210km to the west.

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Bolsonaro party challenges Brazil election result

The outgoing far-right leader's party claims - without proof - that some voting machines were faulty.

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Mumbai's Aarey forest: The woman fighting to protect it from metro project

Pramila is protesting against a train depot being built in the forest where her community lives alongside leopards.

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Viktor Orban 'Greater Hungary' scarf angers Romania and Ukraine

Neighbours protest after Hungary's nationalist PM wore a scarf showing his country much expanded.

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Ukraine monastery raid as SBU targets Russian agents

Kyiv authorities say they want to stop Russia using the site for sabotage, intelligence or weapons.

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Tanzania plane crash: Rescue efforts delayed, report finds

Officials said rescue efforts were delayed as divers had little oxygen in their cylinders.

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Rwanda's electric vehicle push has a faltering start

In a developing country like Rwanda building a market for electric cars has proved challenging.

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Zimbabwe without Robert Mugabe: What has changed?

It is exactly five years since Zimbabwe's ex-president left power but life is now worse for many.

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Qatar World Cup 2022: I walked 1,600km to get here

Saudi fan Abdullah al-Salmi walked all the way from his home in Jeddah to Doha to see the football tournament.

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Iran protests: Security forces intensify deadly crackdown in Kurdish areas

Machine guns on trucks have been seen heading to one city, amid reports of dozens killed in a week.

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One dead after vehicle crashes into Massachusetts Apple store

Police are investigating the incident, in which at least 16 people were also injured.

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Changing the lives of Senegalese people disabled by clubfoot

As Cape Town hosts Africa's first ever conference on clubfoot, the BBC witnesses a pioneering treatment in Senegal.

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Two prominent Iranian actresses arrested - state media

Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi are held for siding with anti-government protests, reports say.

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Lima airport: Truck hit by plane on Peru runway was on planned drill

Officials say the fire truck was doing drills when it was hit by the jet, killing two firefighters.

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Wow! Meteor lights up Norway's night sky

The unusually bright meteor - called a bolide - belongs to an annual shower called the northern Taurids.

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Hebe de Bonafini: Co-founder of Argentina's Plaza de Mayo mothers group dies at 93

Hebe de Bonafini co-founded the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo group during Argentina's Dirty War.

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World Cup 2022: Spending the night at Qatar's £175-a-night fan village

BBC Sport's Nesta McGregor spends the night at the Qetaifan Island Fan Village just north of Doha, where football fans are arriving for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Is this really the end of Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor looks at claims that Twitter may be heading for calamity.

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Equatorial Guinea's Obiang: World's longest-serving president eyes re-election

The 80-year-old president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has been in power for 43 years.

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Benzema out of Qatar World Cup

France striker Karim Benzema is out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after he sustained a thigh injury in training.

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Talking therapy: How ice cream is helping people discuss difficult topics

Artist Annie Nicholson's work has centred around grief since she lost family members in a tragic accident.

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COP27: UN climate talks go into the night amid tense negotiations

Representatives at COP27 in Egypt have been locked in negotiations for far longer than expected.

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Alan MacMasters: How the great toaster hoax was exposed

How a 15-year-old schoolboy exposed a much-repeated "fact" as a Wikipedia hoax.

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Naomi Biden: Biden's granddaughter to marry at the White House

Joe Biden's granddaughter gets married at America's most famous address, who else tied the knot there?

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Snowstorm hits New York state

About six million people from Michigan to New York are under alerts for so-called lake effect snow.

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Ukraine war: Were Russian soldiers shot after surrendering?

Video has emerged that Russia says shows the killing of their surrendering troops in eastern Ukraine.

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The emotional moment a chimpanzee mum meets newborn

After a C-section, Mahle the chimp finally meets her baby at Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas.

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Taylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star

The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week.

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Ukraine war: Almost half Ukraine's energy system disabled, PM says

As temperatures drop below freezing, Russian missiles have crippled parts of the country's energy system.

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North Korea fires suspected ICBM into sea

It follows Thursday's warning of a "fiercer" response to US plans to strengthen its regional presence.

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Elon Musk: Twitter closes offices until next week

It comes amid reports that large numbers of staff have resigned from the social media platform.

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Nancy Pelosi: Five key moments in House speaker's career

As the House of Representatives leader announces she will stand aside, here's how she made her mark.

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Skyroot, Digantar: The private firms helping India aim high in space

India's space industry wants to enter the big league with the help of private firms and start-ups.

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Gaza: At least 21 killed in Jabalia refugee camp fire

At least 10 children have died in a building in the Jabalia refugee camp - the biggest in Gaza.

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Adnan Oktar: TV cult preacher jailed for 8,658 years in Turkey

Adnan Oktar has been convicted of sexual assault and abuse of minors in Turkey.

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MH17: Ukraine plane crash murder trial draws to a close

The trial over the deaths of 298 people on board a jet shot down over Ukraine is finally ending.

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'The time to grieve is over, it is time to be angry'

South Korean families are asking how far the blame should extend for the deadly Halloween crush.

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G20: Xi accuses Trudeau of leaks to media about China-Canada relations

China's president was filmed rebuking his Canadian counterpart over alleged leaks of their meeting.

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Donald Trump says he'll run for president again in 2024

The announcement sets up a possible rematch of 2020's bitter contest with President Joe Biden.

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Virginia McLaurin: Woman who danced with Obamas dies at 113

Virginia McLaurin lived her dream of not just seeing the first black president, but dancing with him at the White House.

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Ukraine war: Russia denies responsibility for Poland blast

Two people are killed in a missile strike in Poland, with Moscow and Kyiv trading blame over the blast.

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Small firms have a big role fighting climate change

It's not just big corporates which need to cut their carbon footprint, small firms also have a part to play.

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Watch: The babies born as world population hits 8bn

Mothers around the world share their thoughts as their babies' birth coincides with a huge population milestone.

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Baby elephant interrupts Kenyan TV report

Watch as Kenyan journalist Alvin Kaunda's reporting is interrupted by an inquisitive trunk.

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What to do with 18 shipping containers of rotting cabbages

The cargo salvage industry has a key role in global trade by dealing with unwanted containers.

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Dallas air show crash: Victims in collision of WWII planes identified

Here is what we know about the six victims in Saturday's collision at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow.

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Ukraine round-up: Zelensky's Kherson warning, war letters and watermelon

The Ukrainian leader says there's a long way to go - and a jailed Russian activist writes to the BBC.

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Why did Zelensky want a watermelon in Kherson?

Since Russia's retreat from the region memes of the fruit have been widely shared online.

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Ukraine war: Zambia demands answers for death of student Lemekhani Nyirenda

Lemekhani Nyirenda was serving a nine-year prison sentence when he went off to fight for Russia.

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Hong Kong calls for probe after rugby match protest song

It comes after a pro-democracy protest song was played instead of China's national anthem.

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Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

The Amazon founder commended the country music star for her commitment to improving literacy.

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COP27: Fears of compromise on key 1.5C global temperature issue

There are fears the commitment to a key warming limit may soften as nations seek agreement in Egypt.

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EK Janaki Ammal: The 'nomad' flower scientist India forgot

EK Janaki Ammal studied a wide range of flowering plants in a career spanning almost 60 years.

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Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president

Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump.

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US midterms: Republicans blame Trump and McConnell for poor showing

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate.

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Switzerland migrant children demand immigration policy apology

Swiss migrant workers' children want an apology for a policy they say tore whole families apart.

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Remembrance: Finding the faces of forgotten comrades

Brian Hough was only 18 when he fought in the Korean War but 70 years on he's trying to keep the memory of fallen soldiers alive.

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People rescued from cars after floods hit Valencia, Spain

Firefighters helped people who were trapped after heavy rain in Valencia.

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Dallas air show crash: Two World War Two planes collide in mid-air

Footage shows the two planes colliding at a commemorative air show near Dallas in Texas.

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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies

Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.

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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid

After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray - and finally a deal may ease their suffering.

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G20 in Bali: Trouble in paradise as leaders gather

Host and Indonesian president Joko Widodo wants to play dealmaker at the G20. Can he pull it off?

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Big Ben’s iconic bongs return after restoration work

The bells of the Elizabeth Tower will return to regular service on Remembrance Sunday.

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Swedish brothers charged as spies for Russia

The men are suspected of passing information to Russia's military intelligence service over 10 years.

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Remains of US soldier Tommie Hanks identified after 72 years

Tommie Hanks was 27 years old when he was reported missing in action during the Korean War in 1950.

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Gaming in Africa: Developers making mobile games for African players

The growth of the video gaming market is an opportunity for African developers to create games for the African audience.

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US midterms: Local Kentucky races decided by coin toss

Local elections were also held across the country on Tuesday, some with unusual tiebreaker methods.

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Ukraine war: Refugee's wife died at maternity hospital

Ivan Kalinina, now living in Wales, lost his wife and baby son in the Mariupol hospital bombing.

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Venezuelan boy translates World Cup sticker album into braille

Sebastián Filoramo from Venezuela is using his own braille typewriter to make the album more accessible.

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DC attorney general sues NFL and Washington Commanders

Prosecutors allege Washington's NFL team lied to fans about efforts to probe a "hostile" workplace.

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Russian-Canadian arrested over global LockBit ransomware campaign

Mikhail Vasiliev is accused of involvement in cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide.

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Kherson: As Russia retreats, Ukrainians still fear a trap

"I learnt not to believe a word the Russians say," one resident tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya’s story of pain, grit and glory

Whether Hardik Pandya is a second Kapil Dev or not, he is the modern-day cricketer India needs.

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Powerball: Store owner who sold record US Powerball ticket gets $1m bonus

Joseph Chahayed will continue to work in his California shop despite the windfall from the $2bn ticket.

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Binance walks away from FTX crypto exchange bailout

Binance will not pursue the deal for its smaller rival citing reports of 'mishandled customer funds'.

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Kherson: Locals' trepidation as Russians prepare withdrawal

The city's residents feel mounting dread, wondering what the occupiers will do as they leave.

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Saudi police release US mother arrested for 'destabilising public order'

Carly Morris says she has been trapped in the kingdom with her young daughter for three years.

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Jennifer Aniston has zero regrets about trying IVF

The Morning Show and Friends star says she tried to get pregnant but "the ship has sailed".

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Donald Trump warns Ron DeSantis against 2024 presidential bid

The ex-president says Florida's governor would be making a mistake by challenging him for the Republican nomination.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian MP confronts sister of jailed activist

Amr Darwish is removed from a COP27 meeting after defending the detention of Alaa Abdel Fattah.

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Hollywood actor Sean Penn gives his Oscar to Zelensky

The Hollywood star gifted his award to the Ukrainian president on a visit to Kyiv.

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US midterms: Donald Trump says his announcement next week will be 'very exciting day'

Speaking in Florida, the ex-president says his announcement next week will be "a very exciting day".

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Bulgarian policeman shot dead patrolling Turkish border for migrants

A Bulgarian officer was shot by suspected migrant traffickers on the Turkish border, officials say.

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The big moments to watch for on US election night

As America prepares to go to the polls, we take you through how the drama might unfold on the night

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'Help us' heard from migrant rescue boat waiting to dock in Italy

People could be heard chanting from a ship as it sits in a Sicilian dock.

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist's family pin hopes on PM

Alaa Abdel Fattah's sister says she "hopes and trusts" Rishi Sunak will secure his release in Egypt.

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World Cup 2022: 10 European football associations respond to Fifa's 'focus on football' letter

Ten European football associations including England and Wales say "human rights are universal and apply everywhere" after Fifa asked nations competing at the Qatar World Cup to "now focus on the football".

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Ethiopia conflict: Looking for clues in video of forgotten massacre

As a truce is agreed in Ethiopia's bitter civil war, we investigate a massacre caught on video.

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Why slave descendants want the Benin Bronzes to stay in US

A group of African Americans wants to stop the return of some Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.

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The agony of not knowing, as Mariupol mass burial sites grow

Residents described the heartache of not knowing where their family members are buried.

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Aaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother

Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling.

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US midterms: How BBC's voter profiles were shown hate and disinformation online

The BBC's Marianna Spring investigates what voters are being recommended online at a turbulent time for US politics

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Twitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?

The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.

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Peru anti-government protest grips capital Lima

Thousands of demonstrators march through Lima demanding that President Castillo resign.

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COP27: 'Watershed moment' as UN climate summit begins

Nations are being urged to turn pledges into action as the UN climate conference opens in Egypt.

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Why abortion matters in crucial US elections

Inflation is voters' top issue, but Democrats hope anger over abortion bans will boost turnout.

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Duelling US presidents descend on key swing state Pennsylvania

Trump, Obama and Biden all rally in Pennsylvania, urging Americans to vote in the midterm elections.

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Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99.

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Aaron Carter: Singer, rapper and brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick dies aged 34

Aaron Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter.

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Multiple Tornadoes hit southern US states

One dead and several injured as powerful storms hit Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas

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Jack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover

The former CEO appeared to agree with the dismissals, saying he had grown the company "too quickly".

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COP27: Climate anxiety is rising - it might be a good thing

As another UN summit kicks off, experts say climate anxiety could help solve the problem.

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Itaewon crush: How South Korea let down its young people

The tragedy has sense that a younger generation has been betrayed is widely shared in South Korea.

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Twitter: Elon Musk blames 'activist groups' for earnings drop

Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, makes the accusation as the tech firm makes sweeping job cuts.

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Ukraine war: Putin allows former criminals to be conscripted

Russian murderers and drug dealers who have served their time face being sent to serve in Ukraine.

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Sudhir Suri: Radical Hindu leader shot dead in Amritsar

Sudhir Suri was shot several times while protesting in the holy Sikh city of Amritsar.

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Imran Khan speaks publicly for first time since surviving shooting

In his first public address since the attack, Pakistan's former PM says two shooters tried to assassinate him.

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India gambles on building a leading drone industry

A ban on imported drones has spurred Indian firms to make drones and train pilots.

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Itaewon crush: The policeman who tried to stop Seoul's Halloween disaster

Inspector Kim has been praised by the public but he wants the focus to remain on the victims' families.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv residents adapting to night-time power cuts

People living in Ukraine's capital Kyiv are having to get used to living in a much darker environment.

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Blank Panther: Wakanda Forever cast arrive at London's premiere

Stars of the film including Michaela Coel, Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong'o are on the red carpet.

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Ethiopia civil war: Tigray truce a triumph PM Abiy Ahmed

Huge concessions have been made by Tigray leaders to end a two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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FBI arrests two members of extremist 'Boogaloo' group

One of the pair allegedly threatened to blow up Facebook's headquarters and the US tax collection agency.

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Iran protests: The dance video I dared not share

Dancer Sarina was banned from performing but is now sharing her work in solidarity with protesting women.

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Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is you' copyright lawsuit dropped

A copyright claim against the hit song All I Want for Christmas is You has been withdrawn.

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Iran police force says it is investigating protester shooting video

Footage showed officers beating a man, driving over him with a motorbike and then shooting him.

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Russian commanders discussed using nuclear arms in Ukraine, says US

Military leaders are said to have talked about how and when they might use the weapons in Ukraine.

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South Korea video shows missiles being fired

The South Korean Defence Ministry released video purportedly showing retaliation towards the north.

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Taronga Zoo: Five lions escape exhibit at Sydney zoo

The zoo was put in lockdown and one animal had to be tranquillised during the brief emergency.

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N Korea fires missile south of maritime border

Residents in the remote South Korean island of Ulleungdo were told to seek shelter in bunkers.

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Takeoff: Police chief says sometimes hip hop gets a bad name

Police in Houston pay tribute to "a great young man" as they confirm the death of US rapper Takeoff.

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Kansas woman who led all-female IS battalion sentenced to 20 years

Allison Fluke-Ekren also admitted training more than 100 women and girls, including some as young as 10.

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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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