Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Climate change: US to pay $75m to relocate tribes facing flood threat

The Biden administration will give three tribal communities $75m to move from coastal areas.

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NYC Mayor Issues Directive: City Will Treat Mentally Unstable Even Against Their Will

New York City's mayor announced Tuesday he's directing police and emergency responders to be more aggressive about getting severely mentally ill people off the streets and subways and into treatment, even if it means involuntarily hospitalizing some people who refuse care.

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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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Account Closed: Banks and Businesses Cancel Christians

Banks and businesses are closing accounts of religious organizations, something called "de-banking," or "de-platforming," because they don't like their views.

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Germany to ease entry rules for skilled workers

The country is currently experiencing labour shortages in several industries, including childcare and IT.

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Tuesday, 29 November 2022

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

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes has been found guilty of the rare charge.

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This Was the Most-Shared Bible App Verse in 2022, and It Comes with a Huge Spike in Ukrainian Bible Use

A scripture about God's divine protection, provision, and comfort has become the most shared, bookmarked, and highlighted verse across the globe, according to YouVersion, a top-rated mobile Bible app.  

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Maria Kolesnikova: Jailed Belarus opposition figure in intensive care - allies

Maria Kolesnikova is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, her allies say.

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Top Boston Hospital Threatens to Blacklist Patients for 'Unwelcome Words', Critics Slam 'Woke' Agenda

One of Boston's premier hospitals has implemented a code of conduct that could penalize patients for making comments about someone's gender or sexual identity if they deem it offensive. 

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Monday, 28 November 2022

Minnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk

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

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December Rail Strike Could Devastate Already Strained Supply Chain

The nation's first railroad strike in 30 years could arrive in early December, devastating the supply chain ahead of the holidays. 

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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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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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Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Starts to Erupt, Sending Ash Nearby

The world’s largest active volcano spewed some ash and lava Monday and officials warned residents of Hawaii's Big Island to prepare for a possible larger eruption.

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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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Sunday, 27 November 2022

Black Pastors Group Holds Vigil for Walmart Shooting Victims

Five days have passed since Lorenzo Gamble was killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia. And his mother, Linda Gamble, hasn’t been able to do much of anything because she misses him so much. Gamble attended prayer vigil at The Mount Chesapeake church on Sunday night that honored her son and five other employees who police say were fatally shot by a store supervisor. 

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World Cup 2022: Clashes in Brussels after Morocco beat Belgium

Police use water cannon and tear gas to deal with unrest in the centre of Brussels on Sunday.

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'Miya' Museum: The controversy around Assam's 'Muslim' museum

Authorities in India's Assam state sealed a museum dedicated to Muslims - and many are asking why.

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Somalia: Key hotel in Mogadishu stormed by al-Shabab militants

Villa Rose is near the presidential palace in Mogadishu and popular with government officials.

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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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Saturday, 26 November 2022

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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Mudslide sweeps across Italian island of Ischia

Those missing are believed to be trapped under the mud.

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China Xinjiang: Urumqi rocked by Covid lockdown protests after deadly fire

Urumqi residents confronted officials amid claims Covid restrictions stopped people escaping a blaze.

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Friday, 25 November 2022

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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Thursday, 24 November 2022

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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Ancient Roman snacks found in Colosseum dig

The study of the sewers under Rome's landmark found traces of olives, nuts and other foods.

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Mercedes drivers can pay to speed up faster

Owners of some Mercedes electric cars in the US can soon pay a $1,200 annual fee to speed up faster.

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Donald Trump sued as New York Adult Survivors Act takes effect

The act allows lawsuits over decades-old sex abuse claims previously covered by statutes of limitations.

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Iran football manager Queiroz confronts BBC's Shaimaa Khalil

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil asked Iran footballer Mehdi Taremi for his view on the protests in Iran.

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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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Wednesday, 23 November 2022

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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Danish World Cup pundit hears of mother's death

Nadia Nadim says her mother died after being hit by a truck, after the Denmark forward had to leave an ITV broadcast.

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You're 'Wired' to Be Thankful - Choose An Attitude of Gratitude!

According to researchers at the University of California, Davis, we’re actually “wired” to become more grateful as we grow older.

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Saving Thanksgiving: There's a Hotline You Can Call if You Need a Turkey Crisis Counselor

Turkey is the center of the Thanksgiving meal, so what do you do when there are poultry problems in the kitchen?  

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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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Tuesday, 22 November 2022

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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Trump taxes: Supreme Court clears Democrats to see returns

Congressional Democrats have been chasing access to Mr Trump's financial records for three years.

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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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Parents Furious as 'After School Satan Club' Comes to CA School: 'They Want Kids to Worship Satan'

A California elementary school with plans to host an after-school Satan club, just days before Christmas, is facing major backlash from parents. 

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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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Monday, 21 November 2022

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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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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Twitter charity partners condemn Musk's 'dangerous' changes

Two of Twitter's most important civil rights partners criticise reinstatement of Trump and West accounts

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Ministry Behind Ark Encounter Buys Toyota HQ for $31M to Open Faith-Based School

The organization behind the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum is moving forward with plans to open a faith-based school for kids ages 5-17. 

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Should Pre-K Kids Learn About Drag Queens and 'Intersex'? MD School District Says Yes

One of Maryland's wealthiest school districts has moved forward with an LGBTQ-inclusive book list for elementary school students while declining to recommend several children's books that promote "American values."

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South African court orders release of Chris Hani's killer Janusz Walus

The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule.

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Millions of lives under threat in Ukraine this winter - WHO

Millions are at risk as winter sets in as many are without power, a WHO official warns.

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Sunday, 20 November 2022

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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'My small country is now the centre of the world'

How Qataris feel about their country becoming the first in the Arab world to host a World Cup.

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Saturday, 19 November 2022

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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Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account

The ban against the ex-US president is lifted, but Trump says he sees no reason to return.

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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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Safe haven laws and the surrendered infants in US

Michelle told no-one she was pregnant. So when she gave birth by the roadside, she did something she came to regret.

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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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Friday, 18 November 2022

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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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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Violence erupts between Thai police and protestors

Police can be seen firing rubber bullets at protesters near the Apec summit in Bangkok.

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TN Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Make It Illegal for Drag Shows to Target Kids

Tennessee legislators have introduced a bill that would criminalize the practice of drag queens hosting shows that are child-accessible or aimed directly at kids. 

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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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'I've Been Put Here as a Witness': Fox News' Harris Faulkner's New Book Chronicles Miraculous Answers to Prayer 

In her book new book, Faith Still Moves Mountains: Miraculous Stories of the Healing Power of Prayer, Fox News host Harris Faulkner reminds readers that God's light always shines through dark times. 

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Thursday, 17 November 2022

Navalny: Russian opposition leader Navalny moved to solitary confinement

The Kremlin critic is accused of being an "egregious offender" and moved ahead of a family visit.

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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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Ukraine war: The men who bring back the dead

Artur and Denys bring dignity to victims of the war - both friend and foe.

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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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161 Days After Attack, FBI Asks for Public's Help to Identify Suspects in NY Pro-Life Center Firebombing

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's office in Buffalo, NY is officially asking for the public's help in identifying the individuals responsible for the arson of the CompassCare Pregnancy Services Center located in Amherst. The request comes some five months after the pro-life clinic was firebombed by radical abortion activists. 

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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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Wednesday, 16 November 2022

'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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US midterms: Republicans narrowly win back the House

Republicans secure 218 seats to control the House, though a dozen races are still to be called.

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Ukraine war: Nato says Poland probably hit by Ukrainian missile

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC Ukraine's air defences probably caused Tuesday's deadly blast.

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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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Vehicle Strikes 25 LA County Sheriff's Academy Recruits on Run

An SUV traveling on the wrong side of the road struck 25 Los Angeles County sheriff's academy recruits on a training run around dawn Wednesday, critically injuring five of them, authorities said.

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Malta moves to ease EU's last total ban on abortion

The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life or health were at risk.

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

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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'I don't think Trump is the future': Voters on 2024 run

The BBC asked former Trump voters: Would you support him if he runs for the White House in 2024?

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'A Lot More Turmoil': Lara Silva Shares What's in Store for Simon Peter's Wife, Eden, in Season 3 of The Chosen

Lara Silva plays Eden, Simon Peter's wife, in the hit TV series, The Chosen. CBN host and producer Ashley Key sat down with Silva and asked what it was like to play the wife of one of the few married apostles of Jesus.

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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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Mother of Underage Teen Sues Pornhub for Allegedly Posting Videos of Man Molesting 12-Year-Old Son

An Alabama mother is suing the parent company of Pornhub — the world’s largest distributor of pornography — after footage of her 12-year-old son being sexually assaulted amassed hundreds of thousands of views on the site.

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Police: Knife Used in Targeted Attack of 4 Murdered Idaho Students

Four University of Idaho students found dead in an off-campus home were targeted, and the killer or killers used a knife or other “edged weapon,” police disclosed Tuesday.

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Monday, 14 November 2022

Michelle Obama's quick-fire questions round

Michelle Obama talks to BBC Breakfast about marriage, martinis and knitting.

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Roberta Flack is unable to sing after ALS diagnosis

The Grammy-winning musician, 85, is known for hits such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song".

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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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Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March.

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Sunday, 13 November 2022

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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Saturday, 12 November 2022

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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US midterms: Democrats retain control of Senate after key Nevada victory

The results for Joe Biden's Democrats amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years.

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Dallas: Two vintage World World II planes collide at air show

Footage shows the planes striking each other at low altitude, breaking one of the aircraft in half.

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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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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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Friday, 11 November 2022

Sicily's rich olive pickings - the fruit of Italy's migrant exploitation

The African migrants living in squalor and picking produce for gangmasters in Italy.

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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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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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NPR Blatantly Denies Unborn Child's Humanity to Justify LIVE Abortion Broadcast

Ordinary Americans listened with shock and horror recently as NPR callously broadcast audio of a pregnant woman having an abortion procedure at eleven weeks.  

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Thursday, 10 November 2022

Venezuelan boy translates World Cup sticker album into braille

Sebastián Filoramo from Venezuela uses a braille typewriter to make the album more accessible.

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'This Ghoul Haunted the First Amendment for 51 Years': Boston to Pay $2.1M in Christian Flag Discrimination Case

After a five-year free speech legal battle that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, the City of Boston, Massachusetts settled Tuesday with the Christian religious rights law firm Liberty Counsel for more than $2.1 million in attorney's fees and costs due to the city's unconstitutional "religious viewpoint discrimination" against the Christian flag. 

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

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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Biden chuckles at thought of Trump running again

The US president was asked what he would tell foreign leaders about Donald Trump's potential run.

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Ukraine war: Biden sees 'real problems' for Russia after Kherson retreat order

Russia is retreating from Kherson, the only regional capital it captured during the invasion.

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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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'Seismic Shift': UK, Florida Move to Limit Medical Treatment for Gender-Distressed Kids

Alarmed by a lack of research, governments in Europe and conservative-led states in the US are moving to limit gender medical treatments for children.

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Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Elon Musk sells almost $4bn of Tesla shares

It comes less than two weeks after the world's richest man completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter.

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Why Kenya is turning to genetically modified crops to help with drought

The government sees them as a way to lessen the impact of a lack of rain but some farmers are wary.

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COP27: What is the climate impact of private jets?

Demonstrators in Amsterdam stopped private jets taking off ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference.

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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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Monday, 7 November 2022

COP27: Why South Africa will struggle to wean itself off coal

Coal provides most of South Africa's energy but its main concern is boosting supply, not going green.

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Sriram Krishnan: The Indian-American 'helping' Elon Musk run Twitter

Who is Sriram Krishnan, the India-born tech expert who is reportedly in Elon Musk's "inner circle"?

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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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Twitter will ban unlabelled parody accounts, says Elon Musk

The site's new owner says accounts failing to specify they are parodies will be permanently suspended.

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Sunday, 6 November 2022

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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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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Saturday, 5 November 2022

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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Sam Matekane - can a diamond magnate help Lesotho to sparkle?

A businessman takes the gamble of his life to turn round a mountain kingdom with many challenges.

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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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Friday, 4 November 2022

Itaewon crush: How South Korea let down its young people

The tragedy has triggered a widespread sense that South Korea has betrayed its younger generation.

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Powerball: Lotto fever grips US for $1.6bn world record prize

One in 292 million odds of winning have not deterred hopeful Americans from snapping up their tickets.

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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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'Witchcraft Killed My Dad': Ex-Witch's Horrific Journey Out of Terror to Christ

Julie Lopez says she was walking in “darkness” until her father’s horrific suicide snapped her and her family out of generations of witchcraft and into relationships with Jesus.

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Imran Khan speaks publicly for first time since surviving shooting

In his first comments since the attack, Pakistan's former PM says two shooters tried to kill him.

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Thursday, 3 November 2022

Paul Pelosi discharged from hospital after hammer attack

The husband of one of the most powerful politicians in the US is said to remain under medical care at home.

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Israel elections: Outgoing PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on victory

Final results confirm a dramatic comeback for the former prime minister, backed by the far right.

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French parliament stopped over 'racist' remark

A far-right MP denies telling a black colleague to "go back to Africa" as he talks about immigration.

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Father, Daughter Sue Vermont Schools for Punishing Them in Transgender Dispute

A Vermont student-athlete and coach are suing school officials after being punished for using male pronouns to describe a male-to-female transgender student in a girls' locker room, claiming their First Amendment rights were violated.

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2 Employees Win Religious Rights Settlement, Saying Kroger Fired Them for Not Wearing Pro-LGBT Aprons

Grocery giant Kroger has agreed to pay $180,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) two years ago after the retailer was accused of violating the civil rights of two women. They say Kroger fired them for refusing to wear a store apron emblazoned with a pro-LGBTQ message.

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Wednesday, 2 November 2022

China Covid: Panic and fear drove iPhone factory breakout

Workers at the plant in Zhengzhou, China, thought they were going to be part of a huge Covid experiment.

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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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'Righteousness Will Prevail': Sean Feucht Calls on 100,000 Intercessors to Pray for Midterms

As politicians from the White House, Capitol Hill, and the local government gear up for the mid-term elections next Tuesday, 100,000 intercessors are on their knees praying for God to move and have his way. 

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US interest rates rise to fresh 14-year high

The Federal Reserve is steering borrowing costs higher at the fastest rate in decades.

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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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Tuesday, 1 November 2022

'My dad, the claw hair clip inventor'

BBC journalist Anne-Marie Dias Borges tells how her foster father invented the claw hair clip.

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Brazil: Chaotic scenes as Bolsonaro's supporters take to the streets

Protests continue throughout the country as President Bolsonaro breaks his silence days after his election defeat.

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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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Elon Musk says $8 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick

Critics say the change could make it harder for people to find reliable sources on the social media site.

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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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