Xiomara Castro: Honduras votes in first female president

Xiomara Castro's victory will bring to an end to the the 12-year rule of the right-wing National Party.

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Howard Springs: Australia police arrest quarantine escapees

The trio had fled a remote camp near Darwin by scaling a fence in the middle of the night.

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Survivor: I'm haunted by deadliest Channel crossing

Mohamed Isa Omar, one of two survivors of last week's disaster, tells the BBC he saw people drown.

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Lara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments

Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death".

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Multi-billion EU bid to challenge Chinese influence

The "Global Gateway" plan is seen as an attempt to counter Chinese influence in Africa and beyond.

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CNN's Chris Cuomo suspended over help to governor brother

The cable host provided extensive advice to Governor Andrew Cuomo as he battled an abuse scandal.

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Yemen's Marib: The city at the heart of a dirty war

Jeremy Bowen gets rare access to Marib, where civilians are caught behind the conflict's front line.

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How Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female PM twice

Magdalena Andersson's rise to power has been high political drama, but the finale may be yet to come.

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Resurgence of Pakistani Islamist group TLP sows fear

The release of the TLP leader and supporters could have far-reaching implications in Pakistan and beyond.

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Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage

Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida.

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HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK

Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers.

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Alice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape

Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.

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Federal Judge Issues Nationwide Ban on Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

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Michigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six

The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called.

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Covid: WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron

It urges people who are unwell and the over-60s to delay travel because of the Omicron variant.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew

The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet.

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Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years

Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June

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Italian football fan banned for 'slapping' journalist live on TV

Greta Beccaglia reported the man to the police after the incident outside a stadium in Florence.

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Four dead as storm tears through Turkey

Strong winds hit the country's western coast, destroying buildings and blowing ships ashore.

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'Take This Matter to the Throne of Grace': Pence Predicts Huge Pro-Life Victory at Supreme Court

Former Vice President Mike Pence believes beyond a shadow of a doubt that on-demand abortion is one of the greatest injustices in America and throughout his entire political career he has staunchly advocated that a child is a "precious gift" from God. Now, on the eve of oral arguments for the Dobbs V. Jackson case, he is predicting that Roe. V. Wade will be overturned by the Supreme Court and the law will be in the "ash heap of history where it belongs."

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VA School District Reinstates Graphic Sexual Books Despite Parents' Concerns Over Pedophilia Depictions

The Fairfax County School District (FCSD) in Falls Church, Virginia, has reinstated two controversial books in its high schools.

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'Praise the Lord': On Brink of Death, Elderly Man Fully Recovers After Judge Orders Hospital to Allow Ivermectin

An elderly COVID patient made a full recovery over the Thanksgiving weekend after a court ordered his hospital to give him the potentially lifesaving medication Ivermectin. 

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Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair

Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka

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Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown

They show speeches by Xi Jinping and others which led to Uyghurs' mass internment and forced labour.

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Barbados: Rihanna made national hero as island becomes republic

The artist and businesswoman is honoured at an event marking the nation's status as a republic.

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Jews, Christians Unite to Invest in Israel

The ARISE 2021 Digital Summit is bringing together Christian and Jewish business leaders from all over the world to build partnerships and investments worth millions of dollars.

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Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report

Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds.

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Caribbean island Barbados becomes world's newest republic

The Caribbean island has removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state.

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Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen

The Caribbean nation parts ways with the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna.

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Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people

Australia's second largest bank Westpac has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers.

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Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.

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Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off

Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter.

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Capitol riot: Michael Jackson imitator clashes with judge in court

Investigators say the man wore a "Bad" world tour jacket to the riot and brought a homemade shield.

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Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen.

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Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes.

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Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers in 10 States

The Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has just been temporarily blocked for hospitals that receive federal funding within 10 states. 

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Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release

Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir.

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China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern".

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'I Forgive You': Widow and Congregants of Pastor Killed by Drunk Driver Shock Judge, Move Prosecutor to Tears

Family members and congregants of deceased Minnesota Pastor Verlyn Strenge openly forgave the man responsible for the late preacher’s death during a Nov. 24, hearing, shocking a judge and moving a prosecutor to tears.

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Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.

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The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong

The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Covid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears

No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable".

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After Years of Big Tech Censorship, Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Stepping Down as CEO

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO of the social media platform, and investors couldn't be happier. Dorsey was at the helm when Twitter banned President Trump and censored other conservatives. 

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She 'Danced Home to Jesus': Waukesha Parade Victim Laid to Rest, Restaurant Holds Fundraiser for Families of Victims

One of the victims of last week's brazen Christmas parade attack in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is being laid to rest Monday.  

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Openly Trans Man Competing for Title of Miss USA, Critics Say 'Wrong on All Levels'

For the first time a transgender person is competing for the title of Miss USA.  Kataluna Enriquez, 27, who is openly transgender, first made history after beating out 21 other candidates in Nevada to win the crown of Miss Nevada back in June.   Enriquez will now represent the Silver State at the 2021 Miss USA pageant that will be held Monday, Nov. 29 in Tulsa, Okla., for a chance to be crowned Miss USA.

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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job.

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Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead

Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded.

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Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents

The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered.

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China: North Korea fugitive captured after 40-day manhunt

The defector had been on the run after staging a daring escape from a Chinese prison.

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Macau casino shares fall after 'illegal gambling' arrests

A prominent gambling industry figure in Macau is believed to be among those arrested.

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Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City

The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.

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US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal

Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause.

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Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say.

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Barbados prepares to cut ties with the Queen

Watch Celestina Olulode as she travels to the island to find out what Barbadians make of the move.

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Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile.

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Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals.

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Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus.

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Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family.

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Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system.

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Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels.

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Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family

Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday.

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Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.

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Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday.

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Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer.

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Today's Man: An Abominable Snowman

Where are men today? It seems like we're not around. The Abominable Snowman made footprints everywhere but was nowhere to be found. Most men seem like Abominable Snowmen. Leaving an imprint, but nowhere to be found.

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Salvation Army Takes Aim at White Christians, Tries to Clarify 'Racism' Guide That Appears to Push CRT

This is normally the time of year when Salvation Army Santas stand outside stores with their red kettles, hoping to inspire goodwill while ringing bells and asking for donations. But this year the aid group is under fire for accusations of wokeness because some critics say it's promoting Critical Race Theory and labeling the church and white Americans as racist.

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Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics.

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Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade.

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Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m

Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit.

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Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box

Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant

Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron.

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'Oh, My WORD!': Pastors in Total Shock as Deer Breaks Into Church Sanctuary

Pastors at Grace Christian Fellowship in Sturgis, Michigan, were in for the surprise of a lifetime when they arrived at the house of worship earlier this month and immediately noticed something was awry.

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Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.

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Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel

The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland.

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Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.

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New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth

Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening".

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Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections

The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.

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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.

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Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president.

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The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq.

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Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.

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Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.

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‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies.

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Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

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

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'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book.

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ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week.

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Candace Owens Raises $250,000 for VA Police Officer Who Was Fired for Donating to Rittenhouse Fund

A Virginia police officer, who was fired for anonymously donating to a fund for Kyle Rittenhouse, received a check for over $200,000 from conservative commentator Candace Owens.

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'America Is at a Defining Moment': Join Family Research Council Pro-Life Prayer Event for Big Supreme Court Case

As America's ongoing battle over abortion reaches a critical turning point, pro-life leaders from across the country will gather in Jackson, Mississippi this Sunday for a nationwide prayer event hosted by the Family Research Council (FRC). 

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Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old.

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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.

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Colorado Drops 'Sex Offender' Term Because It Has 'Negative Impacts' on Those Who Commit Sexual Crimes

Colorado is doing away with the term “sex offender” because it’s stigmatizing to those who have committed sexual crimes.

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California Teachers Reportedly Urge Recruiting Kids Into LGBT Clubs

During an October meeting at a conference of the largest teachers union in California — the California Teachers Association — speakers urged teachers to recruit students into LGBT clubs, according to a report from Abigail Shrier, author of “Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters.”

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Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations.

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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.

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Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion.

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Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross.

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Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe.

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Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.

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Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record.

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Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict?

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Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli.

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Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project.

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Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest.

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NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up.

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Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq.

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Omicron: Mutations prompt new coronavirus variant concern from WHO

The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning.

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Stores Kick Off Black Friday But Pandemic Woes Linger

Retailers are expected to usher in the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season Friday with bigger crowds than last year in a closer step toward normalcy. But the fallout from the pandemic continues to weigh on businesses and shoppers' minds.

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New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.

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Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant.

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Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant

Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa.

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Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West

What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death?

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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage

The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.

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France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter

France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis.

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Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs

It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules.

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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.

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Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine will take a break from cricket "for the foreseeable future".

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Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody

After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago.

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Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?

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

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Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail.

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China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.'

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The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America.

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Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler.

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'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'

Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.

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Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate.

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Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island.

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UK PM calls on France to take back migrants

A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says.

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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities.

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Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march

It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds

Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television.

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Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident

Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions.

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UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces.

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Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent

The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning.

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Channel migrants: UK and France agree need for action after boat deaths

After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed.

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Solomon Islands: Australia sends peacekeeping troops amid riots

Violent riots have rocked the Pacific Island nation for a second straight day.

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JPMorgan boss 'regrets' China joke amid backlash

Jamie Dimon has apologised after saying that his Wall Street bank would outlast China's ruling party.

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US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms

The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues.

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Australia: LGBTQ advocates blast religious discrimination bill

The new bill has raised concerns that it could pave the way for discriminatory hiring practices

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Parambir Singh: Missing India police officer reappears after months

Parambir Singh, the former police chief of Mumbai, is facing multiple charges of extortion.

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Outrage as India court reduces child abuse sentence

The Allahabad high court reduced the jail term of the convict from 10 years to seven years.

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What I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants

David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself.

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Kavala: The case that set Turkey on collision course with the West

Osman Kavala has not been convicted but his detention has set Turkey's leader on a collision course.

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Tripura: Fear and hope after anti-Muslim violence

Weeks after mosques and Muslim properties were attacked, life is slowly getting back to normal in Tripura.

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Beatles outtakes in new Peter Jackson film

The Lord of The Rings director has restored more than 50 hours of footage.

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Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line

BBC correspondent Abdujalil Abdurasulov visits eastern Ukraine as soldiers contemplate Russia's military presence at the border nearby.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger

The white men pursued and shot dead Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in what some called a modern-day lynching.

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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.

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How to be Thankful When Times are Tough

The Apostle Paul provides a solution. In essence, he tells us to stop and recognize that Jesus reigns supreme. When we do, we can be assured that regardless of what is swirling around us, God is all-powerful and is actively watching for opportunities to help us.

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Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp

Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Key moments in the trial over black jogger's killing

Watch the key exchanges from 13 days of testimony in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's killing.

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'God has a Plan for These Children': 40 Days for Life Celebrates 20,000 Babies Saved From Abortion

Pro-life campaign 40 Days for Life shared a major milestone on Nov. 19 by announcing that 20,000 babies have been rescued from abortion since 2007.

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'They Wanted to Worship Jesus': Documentary Examines Pilgrims Journey to America, Pursuit of Religious Freedom

The English settlers who came to North America on the Mayflower in 1620 faced many hardships but believed that religious freedom and liberty were worth dying for. 

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All 3 Men Charged in Arbery's Death Convicted of Murder

All three white men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery were convicted of murder Wednesday in the fatal shooting that became part of a larger national reckoning on racial injustice.

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Australia power plant demolition sees giant chimneys tumble to ground

Huge amounts of metal and concrete will be recycled after the demolition of an old coal power plant.

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Kerala: A mother's search for her missing baby in India

A mother's search for a missing baby in India has caused outrage and whipped up a political storm.

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Ugandan militant escapee: IS forced me to fight

An ex-fighter tells the BBC how the ADF, an IS affiliate, has been able to strike at Uganda's heart.

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Fake social media profiles targeting Sikhs exposed

A total of 80 accounts have been suspended following a report into the network.

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Colombia peace deal: The families displaced five years on

Five years after a peace deal came into force in Colombia, violence by armed gangs is again on the rise.

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Covid: Europe region faces 700,000 more deaths by March - WHO

The World Health Organization says the regional death toll could exceed 2.2 million by 1 March.

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Apple sues Israeli spyware firm NSO Group

Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm.

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Dollar Tree Makes it Official: Items Will Now Cost $1.25

Faced with the rising cost of goods and freight, discount retail chain Dollar Tree said Tuesday it will be raising its prices to $1.25 for the majority of its products.

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Escaping Afghanistan: Inside Operation Soccer Balls

The mission to rescue the national Afghan girls' football team from the Taliban.

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Child is sixth fatality in Wisconsin parade car-ramming

Prosecutor say a sixth person - a child - died in the attack on a Christmas parade in Wisconsin.

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Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds

A federal court finds Walgreens, CVS and Walmart helped create an oversupply of addictive painkillers.

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US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally

Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave

Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff.

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Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m

The manuscript shows Einstein's attempts to formulate his theory of relativity.

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Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation

There is little since North Macedonia's 1991 declaration of independence to compare to this.

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VA Teacher Who Battled School Board Over Transgender Policy Tells CBN News: Teachers Need to 'Voice' Their Opinion

Tanner Cross is speaking out after the school board of the Loudoun County Public Schools agreed to reinstate him.

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NASA vs. the Asteroids: How the US Space Program Plans to Defend Earth with a Kamikaze Attack

Up until now, it has mainly just been a good plot for science fiction movies. But NASA is taking the threat of asteroids more seriously than ever, so it will launch its first planetary defense test mission, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Tuesday night. 

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Could This be Someone's First Thanksgiving Being Thankful?

As we reflect on the ways we’ve been blessed, let’s also catch that spirit of selflessness.

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Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46

At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway.

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Jury Gets Case of White Men Charged in Ahmaud Arbery's Death

The case of three white men charged with murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery went to the jury Tuesday after a nearly two-week trial in which prosecutors argued that the defendants provoked the fatal confrontation and defense attorneys insisted their clients acted in self-defense.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder

Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia.

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Leaked HHS Memo Reveals Biden Admin Seeks to Strip Americans of Religious Protections

A leaked memo from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reveals plans by the Biden administration to make changes to Americans' First Amendment rights and other religious liberty protections.  

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Using Taxpayer Money, CA High School Plans to Build 'All-Gender Locker Room'

The Long Beach Unified School District in California has announced plans to build a new aquatic center and an "all-gender" locker room at Wilson High School in Long Beach next summer. 

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Trial in Ahmaud Arbery's Killing Nears Going to the Jury

Final steps in the trial of three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery were scheduled Tuesday before the case of the 25-year-old Black man's death goes to the jury.

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Uber makes its first step into the cannabis market

Customers will be able to place orders on the app then pick them up at nearby stores within an hour.

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Australia declares La Niña weather event has begun

The phenomenon can lead to significant weather changes in different parts of the world.

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Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire

At least 45 die, including children, after a bus catches fire in western Bulgaria, officials say.

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Greenland's Inuits seek Denmark compensation over failed social experiment

Six surviving Greenlanders are part of a group of 22 children taken for "re-education" in 1951.

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Kyle Rittenhouse says his case 'has nothing to do with race'

"I support the BLM movement," says the teen, who was acquitted of shooting three during racial unrest.

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Overturn Roe v. Wade? Why Pro-Life Advocates Think It Might Happen This Time

On Dec. 1, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in the abortion case that some say is the most important since the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.  

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Dart: Mission to smack Dimorphos asteroid set for launch

A spacecraft is set to launch on a mission to nudge an asteroid off course.

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Australia missing campers: Man arrested over pair's disappearance

Russell Hill and Carol Clay vanished in March last year during a camping trip in Victoria.

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Kevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims

The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims.

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Iran nuclear programme: Threat of Israeli strike grows

As Iran's nuclear programme forges ahead, some see Israel running out of options to thwart it.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: What are Facebook and Twitter doing about hate speech?

Critics say social media firms are not doing enough to curb online hate speech around Ethiopia's war.

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Can South Africa embrace renewable energy from the sun?

South Africa's main electricity company Eskom plans to switch from using coal to renewable energy.

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Online child abuse rises in India during Covid-19 pandemic

The demand and distribution of abuse imagery shot up in India as lockdowns confined people to their homes.

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Six ways shoebox-sized satellites are trying to change the world

The CubeSat began as an educational tool but is now helping out humanity

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Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers

"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror.

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39-Yr-Old Darrell Brooks Charged With 5 Counts of Homicide After Deadly Wisconsin Parade

The police have released new information about the suspect in the Wisconsin parade that turned deadly over the weekend when a red SUV charged into the crowd of revelers and killed five people ages 52 to 81 years old.  

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Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims

At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade.

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Peppa Pig and losing notes: UK PM's bizarre speech

Boris Johnson is questioned by a reporter after talking about Peppa Pig World at a business conference.

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Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'

Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late".

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Study: Majority of Americans Say Parents Should be Informed of 'Inappropriate Content' Taught to Kids, Have Way to Opt Out

A new survey released by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty addresses the topic of education and whether parents or school administrators should have the final word on the curriculum being taught to children.

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Target to Keep Stores Closed on Thanksgiving for Good

Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended during the pandemic.

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Jury in Ahmaud Arbery Death Trial to Hear Closing Arguments

Attorneys were scheduled to give closing arguments Monday in the murder trial of three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, whose death became part of a broader reckoning on racial injustice in the criminal legal system.

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Australia to ease border ban on some foreign citizens

Among those prioritised are international students, skilled migrants, South Koreans and Japanese.

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Matt Doran: Australian TV host sorry for bungle that sank Adele interview

Matt Doran admitted during an interview with Adele that he had not listened to her new album.

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Police: 'Some' Killed When SUV Hits Christmas Parade

An SUV driver sped through a police line and into a parade of Christmas marchers on Sunday, hitting more than 20 adults and children in a horrifying scene captured by the city’s livestream and the cellphones of onlookers.

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Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe

Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections.

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Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade

Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha.

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Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence

Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found.

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Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia.

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War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'

Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories.

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Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus.

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How should we teach children about climate change?

Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject.

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TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church

Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed.

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The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him?

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Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi.

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Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted

Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe.

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Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford.

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Supreme Court Decision on Texas Heartbeat Law Could Come This Week

Aborting a baby with a heartbeat is currently a crime in the state of Texas, but many are wondering when the Supreme Court will issue a final ruling on the law.

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Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium

Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe.

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'It Was Insane': Dozens of Looters in Ski Masks Ransack CA Nordstrom

Dozens of looters wearing ski masks ripped off a department store in California Saturday night with one bystander comparing it to "a scene out of a movie."

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'Sheer Panic': Elderly Man's Life Saved With Just Moments to Spare When Rescuers Happen to Be in 'Right Place at the Right Time'

Rescue divers were truly in the “right place at the right time” when an elderly man’s car drove off a Maryland dock and quickly began sinking into the water, WJZ-TV reported.

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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister.

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El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says.

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'We Must Regain Respect': Denver Archbishop Condemns Spike in Church Vandalism

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver denounced the rise in vandalism against Catholic property in the last year, calling it a "spiritual crisis."

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Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City

A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police.

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ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff

Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week.

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Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests.

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Man Utd: David de Gea calls 4-1 loss to Watford 'embarrassing' & 'another nightmare'

Manchester United keeper David de Gea describes his side's 4-1 loss to Watford as "embarrassing" and "another nightmare".

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Peng Shuai: Video claims to show tennis player at tournament

A social media post claims to show her as a guest at a tournament, amid concerns for her wellbeing.

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Covid: Fresh protests in Europe against new restrictions

Riots erupt in the Netherlands for a second night, with protests held in Austria, Italy and France.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on the 'dirty secret' hidden in Tick, Tick... Boom!

The Hamilton creator says there's a moment in Tick, Tick... Boom! that made his friends cringe.

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Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals.

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Netherlands Covid riots: Fireworks and chaos on the streets for a second night

Rioters in the Netherlands clashed with police for a second night over new coronavirus measures.

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Chile voters go to polls amid deep divisions

It is being billed as the most polarising election in decades and comes after divisive mass protests.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Mass arrests and ethnic profiling haunt Addis Ababa

As rebel forces advance towards the capital, at least 1,000 ethnic Tigrayans have been detained.

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Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal?

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Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say.

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Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France

A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say.

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Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack

Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack.

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WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video

A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon.

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Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes.

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CA Teacher Tells Group of High School Students to 'Jump Off a Bridge' After They Displayed an Anti-Biden Flag

An elementary school teacher in California has caused quite a stir since posting a video to Instagram where she urged members of a conservative high school club to go "jump off a bridge" because one student waved a "f*** Biden" flag during a rally.

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Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one?

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San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money

Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: US reacts to teen’s acquittal

Here is how the public reacted as a jury cleared Kyle Rittenhouse of homicide in a Kenosha protest last year.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Biden 'angry' after teen cleared of shootings

The president expresses dismay after a teen who shot dead two men during racial unrest is cleared.

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Tesla drivers left unable to start their cars after outage

The carmaker's CEO Elon Musk says its app is coming back online after many owners reported an error.

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Theranos trial: Elizabeth Holmes makes surprise testimony

Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-boss of blood testing company Theranos, took the stand in her defence.

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Ros Atkins on… Rising tensions with Russia

Ros Atkins looks at how the Belarus migrant crisis, and troops near Ukraine, are creating global concern.

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Peng Shuai: How China censored a tennis star

When Peng Shuai upset her country's authorities, their response online was swift.

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Netherlands: Police fire warning shots at Covid protesters

Police in Rotterdam fired warning shots and used water cannon as protests turned violent.

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French school bus experiment brings hope to Toulouse estates

Three sprawling estates have been part of a social experiment to improve education for children.

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Japan goes from vaccine hesitancy to success

An unexpectedly rapid turnaround in attitudes has allowed vaccination rates to skyrocket in Japan

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Venezuela polls: Opposition hopes to break stalemate

After years of boycotting elections, the main opposition groups will take part in local polls.

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'Sudan's generals betrayed my generation'

Journalist Mohanad Hashim returned from exile after the revolution but a coup leaves his hopes in tatters.

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Prince Charles and Camilla: Why diplomats love it when royalty visits

As the four-day royal tour of Egypt and Jordan ends, our royal correspondent reflects on its impact.

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Rotterdam police clash with rioters as Covid protest turns violent

Several people are injured in Rotterdam as protests against new coronavirus curbs turn violent.

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New Movement Offers a Biblical Model for Racial Unity

Unafraid to step on the "third rail," churches and ministry leaders confront the sin of racism in a new nationwide movement toward biblical unity. They say the only place to successfully begin is the Word of God. 

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Peng Shuai: US 'deeply concerned' over Chinese tennis star

Peng Shuai, 35, has not been heard from since she accused a top Chinese official of sexual assault.

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In pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods

The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?

The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin.

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FDA Says It Needs 55 Years to Release Pfizer's COVID Vax Data to Public - It Took 108 Days to Approve the Shot

Responding to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made back in August, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration told a federal judge it first wants to take 55 years to review the data it used in licensing Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings

A jury clears the 18-year-old of homicide and all other charges following a politically divisive trial.

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Kyle Rittenhouse Not Guilty, Cleared of All Charges in Kenosha Shootings

Kyle Rittenhouse cleared of all charges in shootings that intensified debate over vigilantism, guns and racial injustice.

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Peng case must be investigated - Serena Williams

Serena Williams says the case of Chinese player Peng Shuai "must be investigated" and urged people "not to stay silent" about her welfare.

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DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak.

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The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid

The former head of the US state's vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts.

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Poland border crisis: Camp empty as migrants move to warehouse

About 1,000 people from the Middle East have been trying to get into the EU from Belarus.

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Instagram: US states investigate how platform targets children

A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated.

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Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban

The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan.

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Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: 'I had to run away'

Transgender woman Nur Sajat fled Malaysia after being charged with insulting Islam.

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Why France's Zemmour is dredging up World War Two

The TV pundit is a likely presidential candidate but his views on wartime history are controversial.

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Viewpoint: When Hindus and Muslims joined hands to riot

What can 100-year-old riots, where Hindus and Muslims fought on the same side, teach us?

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Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'

An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues.

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Ros Atkins on... the missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai

Questions remain about the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, after she accused a top Chinese government official of sexual assault.

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Rittenhouse Jury Deliberates for Third Day Without a Verdict

The jury at Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial deliberated for a third day without reaching a verdict Thursday, while the judge banned MSNBC from the courthouse after a freelancer for the network was accused of following the jurors in their bus.

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As Thanksgiving Approaches, Will Rising Costs, Supply Chain Issues Spoil the Holidays?

Thanksgiving is one week away and the holidays just might be spoiled due to rising costs and supply chain issues. 

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LGBTQ+ Pride Group Stages 'Drag Show' in Georgia Church

A gay pride organization at Emory University recently held its annual drag show in a Methodist church affiliated with the Atlanta, Georgia, university. 

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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found.

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'A God Thing': They Adopted a Severely Handicapped Baby Despite Doctors' Warnings, and It Changed Everything

In the early 1990's, a young dentist named John Cranham and his wife Kim wanted to start a family but were having trouble getting pregnant. Then, something happened. Kim worked with sick and premature babies at a local hospital and fell in love with one of her little patients, Cornell – a victim of his mother's drug use. Kim wanted to bring Cornell home although John wasn't there –  yet.

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Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses.

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'They She HE Me; Free to Be!'- K Thru 5 Kids in CT Elementary School Being Taught Transgenderism

A school district in West Hartford, Connecticut is teaching students as young as kindergarten "social emotional learning through an equity lens" in which the educational program teaches elementary students a set of "social justice standards."

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Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated

Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say.

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Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court

Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017.

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Could Californians Go to Jail for Misgendering? State Supreme Court Weighs 'Preferred Pronouns' Law

The debate over preferred pronouns is kicking into high gear in California, with the state’s Supreme Court slated to hear a consequential case surrounding “misgendering.”

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The family of asylum-seekers trapped on Europe’s edge

A BBC team filmed a couple and their two-year-old daughter as they attempted to cross the Bosnia-Croatia border into the EU in search of asylum for the 40th time.

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No skin-to-skin contact: India 'outrageous' sexual assault order struck down

The Supreme Court reversed an order that cleared a man of sexual assault as "there was no skin-to-skin contact".

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Baby elephant dies after losing half its trunk in poacher's trap

The one-year-old calf succumbed to its injuries two days after being rescued by Indonesian villagers.

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South Korea Suneung exam: 'I wanted to cry and quit everything'

Students in South Korea are sitting one of the hardest exams in the world, called Suneung.

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Alec Baldwin: Rust script didn't call for gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges

A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Young Dolph: Rapper fatally shot in Memphis cookie store

Stars such as Megan Thee Stallion and Chance The Rapper are paying tribute to the rap star.

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The mums using Instagram to offer advice to new parents

Covid has led to an increase in parenting gurus using social media to support new mums and dads.

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'I've seen irreversible change but hope too for planet'

Over decades, correspondent David Shukman has seen climate change become our most important issue.

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Three Amigos summit: Awkward conversations for US with its neighbours

US, Canada and Mexico's leaders meet Thursday in Washington, with plenty of differences to resolve.

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Saurabh Kirpal: The man who could be India's first openly gay judge

Experts say Saurabh Kirpal's appointment will inspire other LGBTQ lawyers and judges to come out.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: How the TPLF has outflanked the army

Ethiopia's army used to be one of the strongest in Africa so how have rebels made such rapid gains?

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Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan

Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before.

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British Columbia storm: Cows rescued from storm floods by jet ski

A major storm has caused a state of emergency in the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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The Office star who made a million dollars on Cameo

The Office star, Brian Baumgartner has made more than $1m making personalised videos on Cameo.

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'Blatant Government Overreach': OSHA Suspends Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandate for Businesses

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has put a hold on enforcing the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for private employers after a federal appeals court stopped the measure last week.

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Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star

The head of the WTA says he has a "hard time believing" email attributed to Peng Shuai is from her.

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Malcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed

Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says.

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Dr. Who Developed Successful Treatment for Sepsis Sues Hospital for Right to Treat COVID Patients with Ivermectin

An internationally acclaimed doctor from Norfolk, Virginia is suing Sentara hospitals for banning the use of certain drugs in the treatment of its COVID-19 patients. 

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Rise of the Machines: Are We Entering 'Dangerous Territory' with Machines That Replace God?

High-tech and artificial intelligence are fast becoming a big part of our daily lives. Author Wallace Henley says if we are not careful, American society could easily enter into 'dangerous territory,' a less human world that forgets the preeminence of God. 

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Reawaken America Tour Faces Pushback for Politics in Church & Call for National Religion

A movement called the Reawaken America tour has hosted sell-out crowds in the thousands at churches and other venues across the country this year, offering a controversial mix of worship, medical advice, and politics. 

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Abraham's Table: 13-Year-Old Uses Make-A-Wish Gift to Help Feed the Homeless

A 13-year-old boy who needed a bone marrow transplant due to a rare blood disorder decided to use his Make-A-Wish gift in a way that would help others.

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Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp

About 1,000 migrants are offered shelter from the cold after camping at the Belarus-Poland border.

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Delhi smog: Schools and colleges shut as pollution worsens

The decision was announced after several parts of the city recorded severe air quality.

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Cleo Smith: Man wrongly identified as abduction suspect sues TV station

An Australian channel used Facebook pictures of the wrong man when reporting about Cleo Smith's rescue.

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Heated protests outside court ahead of Rittenhouse verdict

Demonstrators argue angrily in Wisconsin as a jury deliberates in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.

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Frida Kahlo art fetches record $34.9m at auction

It is the most expensive piece by a Latin American, beating a record set by her husband Diego Rivera.

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Supply chain crisis: Japan's export growth slows as car production slides

Shipments of cars fell sharply as the global computer chip shortage has impacted the motor industry.

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Deadly storm cuts transport links around Vancouver

A woman has died in what one official described as the "worst weather storm in a century".

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US Congress to punish lawmaker over violent meme

Republican Paul Gosar tweeted a video depicting sword attacks on Joe Biden and a congresswoman.

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Life after deportation: 'Living the Mexican dream'

The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside.

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New York allows revellers at New Year's Eve celebrations

People who are vaccinated will be allowed into Times Square with proof of vaccination.

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Evil Corp: 'My hunt for the world's most wanted hackers'

The BBC’s Joe Tidy goes to Russia in search of men on the FBI’s cyber most wanted list.

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COP26: The truth behind the new climate change denial

The claims that went viral in the lead-up to the COP climate summit – and what you need to know about them.

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Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?

Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.

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Jai Bhim: The Indian film that overtook The Godfather on IMDB

Jai Bhim, a film on Dalit repression, is at the top of IMDB rankings in just two weeks since its release.

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Bulgarian election: Kiril Petkov, Assen Vassilev, a battle-bus and a brand new party

Two entrepreneurs heading an anti-corruption party look to form a government in Bulgaria.

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Afghan judges in UK fear for colleagues left behind

The BBC has spoken to female judges who have just arrived in the UK as part of a rescue mission.

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Postpartum depression: A deaf mum's story.

Catherine, a single parent who is also deaf, struggled with postpartum depression.

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British Columbia battered by huge storm

Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November.

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Ollie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children

Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab.

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New Barna Survey Finds That 38% of US Pastors Have Considered Leaving Ministry

The great resignation plaguing our nation is reaching into churches on an alarming level. 

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Meat Prices Skyrocket as Perfect Storm of Problems Spikes Everything from Pork to Poultry

Rising costs of labor, transportation, and grain are hitting many meat companies hard, and that will hit Americans hard at the grocery store.  

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Student Sues School District After Football Suspension for Saying There Are 'Only Two Genders'

A high school freshman in New Hampshire was suspended from playing football in September for sharing his views on gender with another student. Now the athlete's family is suing the school district for violating his constitutional right to free speech.

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'I Serve God First': Teacher Wins Trans Dispute with Loudoun County School Board, Lawsuit Over Policy Goes On

The Loudoun County School Board has agreed to a permanent injunction prohibiting it from retaliating against Leesburg Elementary School teacher Tanner Cross for expressing his constitutionally protected views on the board's transgender policy. 

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Australia outback rescue: Family safe after stranded for four days

The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged down in mud.

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Jury to Begin Deliberations At Kyle Rittenhouse Murder Trial

Jurors will begin deliberations Tuesday at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial after two weeks of testimony in which prosecutors and defense attorneys painted starkly different pictures of his actions the night he shot three men on the streets of Kenosha.

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Covid: The country locking down the unvaccinated

Some two million people without Covid-19 jabs have been told to stay home in Austria.

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Divorce art auction raises $676 million in New York

The collection of 35 works included pieces by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

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Google: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia

The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity.

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Biden signs 'once-in-a-generation' $1tn infrastructure bill into law

The 'once-in-a-generation' law nearly failed to pass Congress this month amid Democratic infighting.

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Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual meeting

Mr Xi said that China was "ready to move US-China relations forward in a positive direction".

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Nigerian army 'shot and killed #EndSars protesters': report

Tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets last October as part of the #EndSars protests.

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Aung San Suu Kyi being treated well: Myanmar army

Aung San Suu Kyi has not been seen in public since a coup removed her from office in February.

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The harmonious US city run by Muslim Americans

Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government.

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The women of Iran's underground metal scene

Women are forbidden from singing publicly in Iran except in choirs or female-only company.

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How Covid conspiracists are shifting to climate change denial

Anti-lockdown movements online are turning their attention to climate conspiracy theories.

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China's ultramarathon tragedy and the survivors threatened for speaking out

In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story.

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How India diluted the coal pledge at COP26

India and China are being criticised for forcing a key part of the Glasgow climate deal to be diluted.

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Rod Stewart reveals why he didn't play Live Aid

The star clears up his absence from the charity gig, and insists he doesn't style his hair with mayo.

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US anger at Russian anti-satellite missile test debris

The state department says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.

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Catholic Bishops Debate Holy Communion Rules That Could Affect Biden

President Biden's ability to receive communion is back in the headlines. Kicking off a conference in Baltimore today, U.S. Bishops are expected to vote this week on a document clarifying the meaning of Holy Communion, a sacrament central to the Catholic faith.

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Do Hippos Now Have More Rights Than Unborn Humans? Here's the Shocking Ruling from US Federal Court

A pro-life group is speaking out against a recent U.S. federal court ruling, acknowledging a group of hippopotamuses as "interested persons" that now have legal rights.

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'Nonbinary' ODU Professor Calls for 'Destigmatizing' Pedophilia

Allyn Walker, an assistant professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, is arguing “minor-attracted people” — those sexually drawn to children under the age of 18 — should not be ostracized for their attractions, suggesting such urgings are OK, so long as they are not acted upon.

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SC Gov Orders Investigation of All School Libraries After 'Gender Queer' Book Found with 'Pornographic' Images

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has asked State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to perform a systemic review of "inappropriate" materials in the state's schools after a book containing explicit illustrations of sexual acts was discovered in a local high school library.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped

The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday.

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Sandy Hook: Alex Jones liable in defamation lawsuit

The radio host spread false claims that the 2012 school shooting had been faked to push gun control.

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Atheists Claim ‘Victory’ After Demanding Texas School Stop Helping Franklin Graham’s ‘Operation Christmas Child’

Atheist activists with the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) are celebrating “victory” for purportedly stopping a Texas school from participating in Operation Christmas Child, an annual charity created by Christian relief agency Samaritan’s Purse.

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Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies

As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border.

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China Covid: Outrage after pet dog killed by health workers

The quarantined owner posted video showing one health worker beating her pet with a crowbar.

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Adele tells Oprah Winfrey: I just didn't want to do it anymore

Award-winning singer Adele describes how she nearly gave up her career following her divorce.

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Cuba cracks down on dissent ahead of protest march

Cuban state security agents are blocking the organiser of a protest march from leaving his home.

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Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail

Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence.

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Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches

They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year.

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Maori tribe tells anti-vaccine protestors to stop using popular haka

The popular Ke Mata haka was performed by anti-vaccine protesters during demonstrations last week.

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COP26: A watered-down deal as Delhi chokes

India watered down a deal to cut reliance on coal even as its capital Delhi reels from toxic air quality.

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'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power".

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Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say

The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group.

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Astroworld: Boy, nine, dies 10 days after crush at Travis Scott festival

Ezra Blount is the youngest of 10 people killed after panic broke out during rapper Travis Scott's show.

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The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive

In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China.

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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks

The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade.

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Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact?

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A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights.

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Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out.

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war.

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Lake-Effect Snow Machine to Fire up Early This Week

In the wake of an Alberta clipper that brought snow to the Great Lakes on Sunday morning and will bring snow to the interior Northeast on Sunday afternoon and evening, AccuWeather meteorologists say that will not be the end of the snow.

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Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports

The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say.

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'God Has Been So Good': Nearly 100-Year-Old WWII Combat Vet and Pastor Who Continues to Preach Credits Jesus

A Texas pastor and veteran who served in World War II and has inspired thousands with his perseverance is crediting Jesus for his longevity.

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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA

Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of sexual assault, says the Women's Tennis Association.

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Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn.

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Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated

The new rules are being introduced amid record infection levels and growing pressure on hospitals.

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate.

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Japan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title

Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month.

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US covered up deadly air strikes in Syria, New York Times reports

The strikes occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019.

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Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety.

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What the 'Joker attack' revealed about Japanese society

An attack which injured 17 people on Halloween has shocked a country that rarely sees violent crime.

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China and India must explain themselves - COP president

COP26 President Alok Sharma says Glasgow climate pact is historic and it keeps 1.5C within reach.

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US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt

Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago.

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The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars

Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets.

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COP26: Alok Sharma fights back tears as Glasgow Climate Pact agreed

The COP26 president apologised as a late amendment on coal was added to the draft text by India.

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COP26: 'Paris built the arena, Glasgow starts the race' - Kerry

US climate envoy, John Kerry, says "we raised ambition here in Glasgow, this was not business as usual".

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Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar

As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.

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COP26: The two week summit in two minutes

The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

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FBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server

The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack.

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COP26 climate deal: 'It won't save us from drowning'

Young activists on the frontline of climate change explain what the deal struck at COP26 means to them.

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Wilbur Smith: Popular Zambian-born author dies aged 88

The accountant-turned-novelist's 49 books have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide.

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Dress embroidery project unifies women around the world

The artist behind a dress made in global embroidery project said it embodies the "unity" of women.

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Covid: Dutch accept life within 'lockdown-lite'

Most in the Netherlands support a new lockdown-lite, despite anti-lockdown protests making headlines.

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COP26 agrees new global climate deal

New global climate deal agreed at COP26 in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over agreement on cutting coal

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Ecuador prison riot: New fighting at Guayaquil jail kills 68

Fighting at the Litoral Penitentiary in the city of Guayaquil reportedly began on Friday evening.

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Sudan: Medical group says five killed in anti-coup protests

Five protesters were killed, medics say, days after military leaders tightened their grip on power.

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'There's a Train Coming!' Hero Rescues Unconscious Man From Train Tracks Just Seconds Before His Car Is Obliterated

An Illinois resident is being hailed “citizen of the year” after pulling an unconscious man to safety just moments before an oncoming train obliterated his vehicle.

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'A Stay is Firmly in the Public Interest': US Appeals Court Orders a Hold on Biden's COVID Vaccine Mandate

A federal appeals court ruled Friday to keep its block on the Biden administration's vaccine mandate that all large businesses require their employees to get vaccinated. 

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Baby Had Virtually No Chance of Survival — Then the Record-Breaking Preemie Shocked Doctors and 'Defied All Scientific Odds'

Babies like Curtis have virtually zero chance of survival, yet this amazing child — born at 21 weeks and one day gestation — defied all expectations and is now being recognized by Guinness World Records.

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Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president

Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.

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Glen de Vries: William Shatner's spacecraft partner dies in plane crash

Glen de Vries went to the the edge of space with Star Trek actor William Shatner just one month ago.

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The Nigerian artist who turned pain into fame during lockdown

Ijeoma Ogwuegbu only took up painting 18 months ago but praise from Thandiwe Newton helped her work go viral.

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COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?

The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.

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COP26: The story from Glasgow in 15 pictures

The most eye-catching demonstrations and unusual stories during COP26 have unfolded on the streets of Glasgow.

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Can California save itself from the flames?

Unprecedented drought and heat, combined with bad land management, have culminated in historic wildfires.

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Summer Zervos: Ex-Apprentice drops lawsuit against Trump

Mr Trump declares himself "totally vindicated" as Summer Zervos abandons her long-running lawsuit.

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Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis

Journalists and aid workers are kept away from the bleak spectacle of migrants on the Polish border.

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'I could have been a racist killer'

As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder.

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Ship-load of 'toxic' Chinese fertilizer causes diplomatic stink

A ship carrying fertiliser from China to Sri Lanka is at the heart of a dispute between both allies.

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Iqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north

Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply.

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Uyghurs March from White House to State Dept. Demanding US Do Something About China's Genocide

Hundreds of Uyghur Muslims and fellow protestors marched from the White House to the State Department building on Friday, calling for the United States to take stronger actions to help end China's genocide of Uyghurs and Turkic peoples.

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BBC's Simpson revisits Afghanistan under the Taliban

In 2001, the BBC's World Affairs editor was part of a team which entered the city when the Taliban fell.

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Uyghurs March from White House to State Dept. Demanding US Do Something About China's Genocide

Hundreds of Uyghur Muslims and fellow protestors marched from the White House to the State Department building on Friday, calling for the United States to take stronger actions to help end China's genocide of Uyghurs and Turkic peoples.

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Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress

Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot.

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Using the Power of the Gospel to Fight Hunger: Operation Blessing Manager Says We Must Rely on God's Hand in Uncertain Times

As inflation squeezes American families, hunger relief organizations supplying food banks are pointing to the power of the gospel as another tool to fight hunger.

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COP26: Climate talks into overtime as nations near deal

Divisions remain over continuing subsidies for fossil fuels and financial help to poorer nations.

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Astroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush

A woman who was at the festival told reporters that said didn't know she was buying a "death ticket".

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VA Church Seeks to Rescue Kids from Public Schools, Using Scholarships to 'Ransom' Them from 'Culture of Death'

A Catholic church in Virginia is offering its members $2,000 to move their child out of public school to a Catholic school of their choice.

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FL Parents Sue School District, Say Officials Colluded with Daughter to Change Her Gender Identity Behind Their Backs

The parents of a middle school student in Leon County, Florida, have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the local school district for meeting with their daughter to discuss her chosen gender identity without their consent or notifying them about the meeting. 

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Poland border: Heat camera shows migrants stranded between the two countries

The migrants - who are mainly young men - are enduring freezing conditions in the hopes of reaching the EU.

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Rare Antarctic penguin accidentally travels 3,000km to New Zealand

Pingu the penguin was spotted by a local resident who thought he was a "soft toy" at first.

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Belarus accused of orchestrating border crisis with Poland

EU nations, the US and UK say Belarus is putting migrants' lives in danger for political purposes.

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Capitol riot: Court temporarily blocks release of Trump files

Files chased by the Capitol riot inquiry will not be released until an appeals court hears the case.

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At Iraq's election protest camp, militia supporters dig in

Tensions grow as defiant groups vow to stay put until election results are overturned.

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Lateral flow tests: Americans react to seeing UK rapid testing

A British nurse explains how at-home, fast Covid tests changed her life - and what the US can expect.

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Nation Marks Veteran's Day by Honoring 100th Anniversary of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

As the nation celebrated Veteran's Day Thursday, America was also marking the 100-year anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 

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US women are being jailed for having miscarriages

More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs.

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Quiz of the week: Which actor destroyed an original Banksy?

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

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Seven ways to curb climate change

What are the practical things countries need to do in order to tackle climate change?

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COP 26: How much are poor countries getting to fight climate change?

Are rich countries close to meeting their climate promises to the developing world?

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Nation Marks Veteran's Day by Honoring 100th Anniversary of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

As the nation celebrated Veteran's Day Thursday, America was also marking the 100-year anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 

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OK Governor Orders Agency to Stop Issuing Non-binary Birth Certificates: Not Permitted Under State Law

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has directed the State Department of Health to stop issuing birth certificates with a non-binary option instead of male or female.

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Iran nuclear deal: UK urges Iran to back plan to revive agreement

Iran wants to see economic sanctions lifted, but the West wants Iran to first reduce uranium stocks.

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Aminata Diallo: Paris St-Germain midfielder released by police without charge

Paris St-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo is released without charge by French police investigating an attack on her PSG team-mate Kheira Hamraoui.

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Poland-Belarus: How social media posts fuelled the migrant crisis

Messages on social media had a key role in a mass move of migrants to the Polish border this week.

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Vermont Now Providing Free Planned Parenthood Condoms to Middle School and High School Students

Vermont has become the first state to require all school districts to offer free condoms in all secondary schools, grades 7 thru 12, according to multiple media reports.

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Biden Admin to Abolish Trump Rule that Expanded Religious Exemptions for Federal Contractors

The Biden administration outlined a plan this week that would cancel a Trump-era rule expanding religious exemptions from anti-discrimination laws for federal contractors.

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Memorial: Russia moves to close major human rights group

The group say that prosecutors have accused it of violating a law on foreign agents.

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83-Year-Old Man Becomes Oldest Person to Hike Appalachian Trail, Says God Gave Him Peace

One Alabama man has just proven that you don't have to be young to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. M.J. "Sunny" Eberhart, also known as "Nimblewill Nomad," entered the record books as the oldest person to complete the roughly 2,190-mile trail from Georgia to Maine on Sunday.

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COP26: UN chief Guterres says global warming target on life support

Antonio Guterres tells the Associated Press that COP26 will probably not achieve what's needed.

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FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa

Was he a visionary who ended a racist system, or should he have been prosecuted?

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Celebrity grizzly bear takes her cubs into town

Online star 'Grizzly 399', who has her own Instagram page, took a stroll through Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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'Expressions of Courage': Huge Public Art Project Pays Tribute to the Sacrifice of Military Families

On this Veterans Day, a Virginia artist is paying tribute to members of the Armed Forces and their families. The unique exhibit involves larger than life photos displayed across a huge storefront.

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Elon Musk: Tesla boss sells $1.1bn of shares in carmaker

It comes days after he asked his Twitter followers whether he should sell 10% of his stake.

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Climate change: Iran says lift sanctions and we'll ratify Paris agreement

The world's eighth largest emitter says it will ratify the Paris climate pact if restrictions are lifted.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: US teen gunman's lawyers seek mistrial

Attorneys for Kyle Rittenhouse ask for the murder case to be tossed after the judge rebuked prosecutors.

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Belarus migrants: What routes do they use to reach Minsk?

The migrant crisis along the EU's borders is the result of increasing numbers arriving in Belarus by air.

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The African migrants running a food bank in Sicily

Undocumented people in Italy struggling for money during the Covid pandemic are not entitled to aid.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband Richard on hunger strike to urge government to help

Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, is weeks into his protest.

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Himalayan village split in two by climate change

In Kumik, in India's northern Ladakh region, there is a serious water crisis, with some residents forced to abandon their homes and move elsewhere.

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COP26: Climate activists on what change means for them

Climate activists from the Philippines, the UK and Argentina take questions on climate change.

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COP26: How much is spent supporting fossil fuels and green energy?

Despite green energy investment promises, many governments still financially back the fossil fuel industry.

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The man turning cities into giant sponges to embrace floods

Yu Kongjian's sponge city, based on ancient Chinese wisdom, seeks to change how we deal with floods.

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Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?

The UK has been hosting a global climate summit but is it on track to meet its own commitments?

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Prices Soar to Highest Level in 30 Years as Inflation Strains Economy

Food banks from California to Virginia are on the front lines as surging food prices and supply chain issues take their toll on family budgets.

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Flint water crisis: $626m settlement reached for lead poisoning victims

Twelve people died and many children in a Michigan city were exposed to lead poisoning in 2014-15.

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Mireille Knoll: Killer of French Holocaust survivor jailed for life

A man is sentenced for murdering 85-year-old Jewish woman Mireille Knoll in 2018.

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Retired Navy SEAL Reveals Secrets to Getting Off the Grid: 'Make Your Plans in Pencil and Give God the Eraser'

At fewer than two people per square mile, Alaska boasts the lowest population density in the country. And for people like Brian Heaphy, that's one of the biggest reasons to live here. After graduating from the Naval Academy and a successful career as a US Navy SEAL, Heaphy needed a change of pace.

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Irn Bru hunting and celebrity spotting at COP26

Barack Obama, AOC, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Watson and others bring star power to the UN summit.

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COP26: China and US agree to boost climate cooperation

In a surprise announcement, the two countries unveil a joint pledge at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

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Time-lapse video shows Iceland glacier shrink

Footage shows the rapid rate that centuries-old ice from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier is melting.

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La Palma: Second lava stream reaches ocean

The molten rock could join up with an existing delta made from solidified molten rock.

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Meta Will No Longer Allow Ads Targeting Politics, Religion, Sexual Orientation on Facebook, Instagram

Meta, the newly named parent company of the social media giant Facebook, announced Tuesday that early next year, it will no longer allow its advertisers to target ads on topics related to politics or other sensitive issues, including religion. 

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This Year's Thanksgiving Dinner Could Be Most Expensive Ever as Cost of Living Spikes to 30-Year High

There's no relief in sight from inflation as the Labor Department reports the cost of living just keeps rising. The Consumer Price Index rose at a higher rate than expected, up 6.2 percent since last October. That's the highest in more than 30 years.

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Paraguay: Police probe Stradivarius violin theft motive in double murder

Three German citizens are arrested in Paraguay over the murder of an archaeologist and his daughter.

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Peter Jackson sells visual effects firm for $1.6bn to Unity

New Zealand-based Weta Digital created the characters Gollum and Caesar in Planet of the Apes.

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Family of woman who died in detention files complaint against Japan officials

The woman died following months of custody in a detention facility in Nagoya.

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Apple's original computer fetches $400,000 at US auction

The still functioning wood-cased Apple-1 was built by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs back in 1976.

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Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot

The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest.

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Mostafa Baluch: Australian fugitive arrested after massive manhunt

Mostafa Baluch sparked a 17-day nationwide manhunt after allegedly cutting off a tracking bracelet.

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Covid: France brings in booster requirement for over 65s

From 15 December, proof of a booster jab will be needed to visit restaurants and museums, or travel.

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Parambir Singh: The case of the missing top police officer

The former police chief of Mumbai has been missing since May - and nobody quite knows why.

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Shein: The secretive Chinese brand dressing Gen Z

Shein's popularity has shot up during the pandemic, targeting Gen Z shoppers with low-cost products.

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Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 winners revealed

The competition's winning image shows the effect of rising sea levels in Ghana.

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Last rites rights of condemned around the world

A US death row inmate is fighting for a last rite. What rights to the condemned have around the world?

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Cape Town's Day Zero: 'We are axing trees to save water'

Cape Town, on South Africa's coast, was the first global city to come close to running out of water.

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Should firms have to put carbon labels on all products?

A growing number of companies are indicating an item's carbon score, but should it become mandatory?

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Astroworld: Travis Scott should have stopped concert earlier, says fire chief

The US rapper had a responsibility to fans at his Astroworld event in which eight people were killed.

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Capitol riot: Trump's closest aides summoned to testify

Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators.

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Life at 50C: Lytton - the town that burned down in a day

Lytton saw the highest-ever temperature recorded above the latitude of 50 degrees north.

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala ties the knot in Birmingham ceremony

The activist and her partner Asser Malik celebrate a nikkah ceremony with family in Birmingham.

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French 17-year-old feared abducted while jogging

Search teams with rescue dogs are scouring woodland after the disappearance of a 17-year-old woman.

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'Wrongs are Being Done by our Government': Southern Baptist Leader Sues Biden Admin Over Vax Mandate

"Christians are being awakened to the issues we now face. In our increasingly secularized society, we are to be ever more vocal, articulate, respectfully engaged by Christian conviction. That is our calling." 

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Marie Antoinette's bracelets sell at auction for $8 million

The diamond bracelets of the last queen of France were sold to an anonymous telephone bidder.

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Loudoun County's Equity Education Consultant Spreads CRT, Says Public School Doesn't 'Offer Learning'

A consultant hired by Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to help integrate equity and inclusion into the district's curriculum told his audience during a lecture that he doesn't think public education in the U.S. offers "learning" and "the internet is better than high school."

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'Organic and Bipartisan': Growing Parents' Movement Draws Both Praise and Worry

Virginia's Nov. 2nd statewide election signaled just how concerned voters are about what's happening in public schools and pointed towards an emerging parent rights movement nationally.

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Belarus migrants: Poland PM blames Russia's Putin for migrant crisis

Thousands of migrants are at the Belarus-Poland border, camping in cold and dangerous conditions.

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Spacex Returns 4 Astronauts to Earth, Ending 200-Day Flight

Four astronauts returned to Earth on Monday, riding home with SpaceX to end a 200-day space station mission that began last spring.

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Emotional families reunite at airport as US lifts travel ban

The first intercontinental flights arrived at the John F Kennedy Airport today. As families gleefully reunited, many were meeting new relatives for the first time.

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Belarus migrants: Poland fears armed border escalation

It comes after hundreds of migrants tried to cut a barbed-wire fence and enter Poland illegally.

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US couple on alleged IVF swap: 'Our memories of childbirth will always be tainted'

A California couple was given the wrong embryo by an IVF fertility clinic, according to a lawsuit.

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Regular 10pm bedtime linked to lower heart risk

Synchronising sleep to match our internal body clock appears to be good for the heart, claim scientists.

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Evergrande: Crisis-hit developer raises more cash as new deadline looms

The firm faces another deadline this week to make overdue interest payments of $148m.

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Hundreds of migrants at Poland-Belarus border

Poland says it has stopped attempts by the large group to enter the country from Belarus.

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Nagaenthran Dharmalingam: Family prays as man with IQ of 69 to be executed

The drug trafficking case has sparked a rare disquiet in Singapore where the death penalty is largely uncontroversial.

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Wisconsin man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse pointed a gun at him

A protester acknowledges in court he was advancing with gun drawn on the teen when he opened fire.

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Bhopal hospital fire: Four newborns die in neonatal unit

Firefighters were able to save 36 other babies as the blaze quickly engulfed the hospital.

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Climate change: What do scientists want from COP26 this week?

We asked climate experts from around the world what they want to see agreed at COP26 this week.

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Cleo Smith abduction: Australian police investigate 'if anyone else involved'

The four-year-old Australian girl was found in a locked house last week after vanishing for 18 days.

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California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'

Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.

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Desperate Afghans turn to people smugglers for help fleeing the country

People smugglers tell the BBC the number of Afghans leaving, has more than doubled since the Taliban takeover.

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