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Deadly Russian Strikes Hammer Ukraine on New Year’s Eve
Explosions hit the capital, Kyiv, and other cities on the final day of a year shaped b…
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Biden and Pelosi Pay Homage to Benedict XVI
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What We Know About the Funeral Arrangements for Pope Benedict XVI
About 30,000 were expected to visit St. Peter’s Basilica on each of the three days tha…
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With Benedict’s Death, an Unprecedented Moment for the Modern Church
Benedict stunned the Roman Catholic world by becoming the first pope in nearly 600 yea…
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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI
The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who res…
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UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation
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2022 viral videos: Six social media moments that charmed Indians
From a confusing news debate to a nude photoshoot, there was plenty to keep Indian soc…
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Covid in China: WHO calls on Beijing to strengthen its response
As Covid surges in China, the WHO meets Chinese officials and calls for more real-time…
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Ukraine Defeats Russian Drone Swarm, as NATO Head Says Kyiv Needs More Arms
In a war where the vital weapons and tactics have changed repeatedly, Ukraine relies m…
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Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025. …
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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days
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‘The Daily’ checks in with a Russian man who fled the draft.
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How Bad Is China’s Covid Outbreak? It’s a Scientific Guessing Game.
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Barbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.
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The Biden administration tries to stop Iran from supplying Russia with drones.
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Pele: A sporting icon who made football beautiful
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Ukraine fighting is deadlocked, spy chief Kyrylo Budanov tells BBC
Kyrylo Budanov says neither side can make significant advances, and eyes advanced West…
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Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax
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Calls on Iran to settle dispute over Ukraine PS752 jet downing
Four countries begin a process to hold Iran legally accountable for the 2020 downing o…
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U.S. Announces New Covid Test Requirements for Travelers From China
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Exxon Mobil Sues to Try to Block EU Windfall Tax
European subsidiaries of the American oil giant filed a lawsuit with a European Union …
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Bangladesh: Densely-populated Dhaka gets first metro line
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The Senegal man on a mission to plant five million trees
Adama Diémé was motivated after seeing once-verdant villages in Senegal without a sing…
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Ukraine: Civilians flee Kherson as Russian attacks intensify
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Pavel Antov, Founder of Russian Meat Company, Dies in India
The body of the millionaire Pavel Antov, who had reportedly criticized the Russian she…
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Ukraine and Russia Battle for a Gateway City in the East
Recapturing Kreminna, in eastern Ukraine, would be a step further in Ukraine’s campaig…
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Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place
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The indie music stars knocking Bollywood off the charts
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Russian Air Base Is Attacked, as Ukraine Discounts Escalation Threat
Russia said falling wreckage from a Ukrainian drone had killed three servicemen at the…
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Soccer Star Says His Family Stopped From Leaving Iran for Supporting Protests
Ali Daei, a prominent former soccer player, said his wife and daughter were prevented …
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Iran protests: Family of football legend Ali Daei stopped from leaving
The wife and daughter of Ali Daei, who has backed protesters, are taken off a flight o…
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Charles Charts a Path as a King for All Holiday Seasons
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Iran protests: 'No going back' as unrest hits 100 days
Anger swells despite a fierce crackdown as the regime faces its biggest challenge in d…
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4 Dead and Dozens Injured in British Columbia Bus Crash
The authorities said an investigation was continuing but that “it is believed that ext…
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US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24
Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzar…
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US winter storm: Severe weather continues to cause disruption
Strong winds and freezing temperatures cause power cuts and travel chaos across North …
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Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort
Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in …
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Day 25: That Time an Orthodox Jew Celebrated Christmas
Alex Edelman, a comedian, recalls his family’s one-night fling with Christmas — undert…
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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day
At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the U…
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Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass
His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous remarks about the wa…
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Ukraine war: Zelensky delivers defiant Christmas message after Russian strikes
President Zelensky urges his people to persevere as Russian attacks leave millions wit…
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Paris shooting: Aftermath of violent unrest following deadly attack on Kurds
Protesters in the French capital overturned cars, setting some on fire, and hurled obj…
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A powerful winter bomb cyclone continues to pummel North America
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Megan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper
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What Are JDAMs? And What Will They Do For Ukraine?
The United States is giving satellite-guided bombs to Kyiv for the first time as part …
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Ukraine’s spy chief says the threat of invasion from Belarus is low.
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Iran condemns Zelensky’s remarks to Congress as ‘baseless.’
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The Senate passes a spending bill that includes nearly $50 billion in aid for Ukraine.
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Russian Forces Shell Ukraine’s Kherson Region
At least five civilians were killed and 18 injured in Russian attacks on Thursday and …
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White House Says North Korea Is Delivering Arms to Russia’s Wagner Group
The paramilitary group has played a central role in Russia’s efforts to storm the city…
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Juan Guaidó, the Face of Opposition in Venezuela, May Be Voted Out
The lawmaker may soon be voted out of power by the opposition, which no longer sees hi…
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FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail
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Your Friday Briefing: A Times Investigation Into Bucha
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Xi Xi, Whose Writing Defined a Changing Hong Kong, Dies at 85
Her work captured the unease of Hong Kong’s transition to Chinese rule, gave voice to …
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Suspected Russian spy held by German intelligence
The man, named only as Carsten L, is arrested in Berlin in a possible case of treason.…
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Putin Concedes Military Failings, but Insists Russia Will Fight On
Nodding to criticism that his army lacked the basic necessities to wage war, the Russi…
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Watch Live: Zelensky and Biden Hold Joint News Conference
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and President Biden address reporters followin…
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Israel's most right-wing government agreed under Benjamin Netanyahu
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Coalition Deal Puts Netanyahu on Brink of Power in Israel
After weeks of talks, Benjamin Netanyahu said he had formed a new governing coalition.…
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Watch Live: Zelensky and Biden Hold Joint News Conference
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and President Biden address reporters followin…
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World Cup: Chaotic scenes in Buenos Aires after celebrations
Millions of people had attended a victory parade in the streets of the capital. from…
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33 Pakistani Taliban Militants Killed After Holding Prison Hostage
The attack at a detention center in northwestern Pakistan is the latest in a resurgenc…
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World Cup: The crowd goes wild for Argentina... in Bangladesh
Argentina has had an army of supporters in the South Asian country since the days of M…
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Congress Offers $1 Billion for Climate Aid, Falling Short of Biden’s Pledge
Activists called the funding to help developing countries cope with the impacts of cli…
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Congress’s Spending Bill Includes Nearly $50 Billion in Ukraine Aid
The new aid would push U.S. investment in the war against Russia to more than $100 bil…
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Elon Musk at Twitter: Who could replace him as chief executive?
We look at the runner and riders to take over as the social media firm's chief exe…
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At a Holiday Celebration in Southern Ukraine, ‘Kids Still Need Miracles.’
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EU moves to ensure animal medicine supplies
Current post-Brexit arrangements to ensure the continued availability are to be extend…
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US Cybermilitary Force Details Its Support for Ukraine’s Digital Defense
Russia has struggled to see military gains from its cyberattacks in the world’s first …
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Your Tuesday Briefing: Jan. 6 Panel Refers Trump for Charges
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Ukraine to boost Belarus border defences as Putin meets Lukashenko
Kyiv fears a fresh Russian assault is on the horizon after President Putin travelled t…
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Lionel Messi named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year
Lionel Messi is named BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year after …
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Drone Attacks Target Kyiv and Two Other Ukranian Regions
Ukraine said that it had shot down 20 of 35 drones that Russia had launched, though th…
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Peru Protesters Bury Their Dead
Confrontations between protesters and the Peruvian authorities have left at least 25 d…
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Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms
The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social medi…
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World Cup 2022: Elation in Argentina, sorrow in France - fans react
The party has only just started in Buenos Aires, but in Paris the crowds have already …
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Your Monday Briefing: Argentina Triumphs
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Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire
Officials say an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in a tunnel linking Kabul to th…
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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears
The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, expe…
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Ethiopia’s PM sees OLA rebellion grow in his own backyard
As rebels step up attacks, the government has responded with air strikes in the Oromia…
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World Cup 2022: Fans count down the hours to final
Supporters in Buenos Aires and Paris are preparing for an historic World Cup final cla…
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Eurovision 2023: Ukraine chooses Tvorchi from bomb shelter
A Kyiv metro station and bomb shelter is transformed into a TV studio for the selectio…
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The Amazon reef that may be threatened by oil drilling
Scientists say a rare reef habitat near the mouth of the Amazon is at risk from oil ex…
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Behind Argentina’s World Cup Magic, an Army of Witches
France might have its star Kylian Mbappé, but Argentina has hundreds of “brujas” casti…
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Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iran actress who supported protests arrested
Taraneh Alidoosti is accused of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest mov…
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Leaders Mix Sports and Diplomacy at the World Cup
Dozens of top officials have flown to Qatar to cheer for teams while talking shop. The…
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Peru protests: Ministers quit as death toll mounts
Eight more people have died after the impeachment of former president Pedro Castillo. …
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Toddler survives being swallowed by hippo
The two-year-old in Uganda was rescued by a local man, who threw stones to fight it of…
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Missiles Knock Out Heating Systems in Ukraine Amid Freezing Temperatures
It was the ninth large-scale wave of missiles to be aimed at Ukrainian infrastructure …
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Harry Takes Aim at William in New Episodes of Netflix Documentary
The younger prince made several incendiary allegations about his brother, who is now h…
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Your Friday Briefing: The U.S. Will Train More Ukraine Troops
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Storm EfraÃn: Waist-deep floodwaters in Madrid metro after heavy rain
Video shows gushing water and submerged platforms as Storm EfraÃn shuts forces several…
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A Russian Missile, a Sudden Death, and Unspeakable Grief
In the immediate aftermath of an attack, the horrors of the Ukraine war, the random de…
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Power cuts in seven states as deadly winter storm and tornadoes hit US
Thousands of people remain without power as a devastating storm system sweeps across t…
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'We just prayed': Storm system brings tornadoes to US south
At least three people are dead in Louisiana after multiple tornadoes touch down in the…
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US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall
The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove t…
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Peru political crisis: Why is Peru under a state of emergency?
Peru is in the midst of a fresh political crisis after the president was impeached and…
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As Strikes Expand, Britain Faces a New ‘Winter of Discontent’
In the 1970s, Margaret Thatcher accused the Labour government of losing control. Now, …
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Zelensky Calls for War Tribunal for Russia’s ‘Crime of Aggression’
Ukraine’s president made the remarks as he accepted the union’s top human rights award…
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US Wants to Counter China’s Moves in Africa, But Officials Try Not to Mention That
President Biden and his aides do not want the nearly 50 African leaders attending the …
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Four in EU-Qatar bribery inquiry to stay in custody
The arrests follow a year-long investigation into an alleged bribery affair involving …
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Rwanda’s President Says the US Can’t ‘Bully’ Him Into Releasing Rusesabagina
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda suggested that only an invasion of his country could f…
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'I wish I hadn't survived': Why women are burning themselves in Iraqi Kurdistan
In the Kurdistan region, women who feel trapped in abusive households often see suicid…
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Joy and Anxiety Collide as Moroccans Look to World Cup Match With France
Morocco’s magical run has elated fans, but for some, the strain of the impending showd…
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US charges seven with military technology plot on Russian orders
Five Russians and two Americans allegedly tried to smuggle US military technology to R…
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Biden Hosts African Leaders for Talks on Security, Trade and Outer Space
Nearly 50 African heads of state are attending the first U.S.-Africa summit since 2014…
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World Cup 2022: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - Messi and Alvarez put their side into World Cup final
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were on target as Argentina beat Croatia to reach the …
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Your Wednesday Briefing: A Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
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Putin Skips Annual News Conference, Avoiding Possible Questions on War
The December event has offered reporters rare — albeit stage-managed — chances to pose…
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Russia's Putin scraps trademark year-end news conference
No reason is given, but there is growing unease among Russians over President Putin…
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EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iranians Over Supplying Drones to Russia
Russia has deployed Iranian-made drones in Ukraine since August to attack infrastructu…
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Arizona’s governor is creating a border wall with shipping containers
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Ashley Bickerton, Unflinchingly Honest About His Work and Illness
Last words (and works) of the artist diagnosed with ALS in 2021. A devoted surfer, he …
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One of Central America's most active volcanoes erupts again
Guatemala's Fuego forces authorities to close the country's largest airport an…
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Zimbabwe power outages hit businesses and families
Zimbabwe is only generating one third of its energy needs, hitting businesses and fami…
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K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands
They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelli…
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Peru protests: Andahuaylas airport forced to close in deadly unrest
Andahuaylas airport is forced to shut as protests continue over the impeachment of Pre…
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Biden’s Top Hostage Negotiator Details the Release of Brittney Griner
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Kenya Maasai Olympics: Hundreds gather for lion hunt alternative
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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career
West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of …
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The secrets shared by Afghan women
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World Cup 2022: Morocco are 'Rocky' of tournament after beating Portugal
The marvellous Moroccans have lit up this World Cup - and their fans got reward by wit…
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Man Accused in 2015 Terror Attacks in Mali Is Extradited to the U.S.
Fawaz Ould Ahmed Ould Ahemeid was brought to the United States on Friday and appeared …
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Laureates From Belarus, Russia and Ukraine Share Nobel Peace Prize
The three recipients of the award included human rights organizations in Ukraine and R…
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World Cup 2022: Brazil 'in pain' after exit on penalties against Croatia
Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showp…
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Netanyahu Cabinet Choice Has Criminal Convictions, Delaying a Government
Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc won Israel’s general election last month. But sev…
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George Floyd: Ex-officer J Alexander Kueng sentenced for manslaughter
J Alexander Kueng is already serving time for a federal sentence for violating Mr Floy…
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When a Prisoner Swap is a Rorschach-Test
The scene on the tarmac with Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout didn’t just show a prison…
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Russia Cheers Viktor Bout’s Release as a Kremlin Victory
To the West, he is a criminal with blood on his hands, a global weapons merchant — but…
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King Charles and Camilla meet Ryan Reynolds in Wrexham
King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status. …
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Viktor Bout Tells Maria Butina the US Is Trying to ‘Destroy’ Russia
He made the comments an interview to Maria Butina, the Russian member of Parliament wh…
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The brothers running the Great Wall of China
Jimmy and Tommy Lindesay are covering the equivalent of a marathon every day for six m…
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Pedro Castillo: Mexico considers asylum for Peru's ex-president
Mr Castillo was impeached and detained in Peru on Wednesday, and has now requested asy…
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Russian State Media Releases Video of Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout Swap
The images, verified by The New York Times, show Ms. Griner being traded for the arms …
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The moment Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout cross on airport tarmac
After being freed from Russian and US prisons, Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed…
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Schengen: No EU border-free zone for Romania and Bulgaria
EU ministers vote to admit Croatia to the Schengen zone, but Romania and Bulgaria must…
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More Americans Are Being ‘Wrongfully Detained’ and Held Abroad
A State Department official said over the summer that there were between 40 and 50 Ame…
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Peru's ousted leader: The dramatic day in three moments
Pedro Castillo is impeached and replaced by Dina Boluarte hours after he attempted to …
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Your Thursday Briefing: China Eases Covid Restrictions
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Indiana Sues TikTok for Security and Child Safety Violations
The lawsuits are the first by an American state against TikTok, which is owned by the …
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Germany Arrests More Than Two Dozen Over Alleged Coup Plot
Twenty-five people suspected of belonging to a far-right domestic terrorist group were…
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D'banj: Nigeria Afrobeats star arrested for youth fund fraud
Investigators say millions of dollars, intended to help unemployed youths, has gone mi…
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John Kerry Plans to Meet With Biden to Discuss His Future as Climate Envoy
In an interview, Mr. Kerry said he would meet with the president next week to talk abo…
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Macron’s Plan on Migrants: Deport More, Give Others Legal Status
Under pressure from the right, the government of President Emmanuel Macron tries to ba…
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Handshake snub for top Republicans at ceremony
The family of deceased Capitol officer refuses to shake hands with top Republicans at …
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Latvia revokes the license of TV Rain, a major independent Russian channel.
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Watch Morocco fans celebrate historic World Cup win
The north African team reach the quarter-finals for the first time after beating Spain…
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Ukraine war: Zelensky visits troops near 'most difficult' front line
Ukraine's president says the defence of the Donetsk region is crucial to protect t…
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Apple sued by women over AirTag stalking
Two women say their ex-partners used Apple AirTags to find them. from BBC News - Wor…
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Ukraine Drones Target Military Bases Deep in Russia, Showing Expanded Reach
Launching drones at air bases 300 miles from its own territory, Ukraine changed the ge…
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In Liberated Ukrainian City of Kherson, Ecstasy Gives Way to Despair
Kherson has been whipsawed by occupation, liberation and now dread. It’s a lonely plac…
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Neil Diamond surprises with 'Sweet Caroline' singalong
The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A…
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Civilians Shelter in Kyiv Metro Amid Russian Missile Attacks
People crowded into underground Metro stations as air raid alarms went off across Ukra…
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US Supreme Court weighs clash between free speech and gay rights
A woman's refusal to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has reached the …
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Putin Inspects Crimean Bridge Partially Destroyed By Explosion
When the bridge opened in 2018, it was a powerful symbol of the connection the Kremlin…
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Brussels attacks: Trial begins over 2016 attacks that killed 32
As 10 men finally go to trial over the 2016 Brussels attacks, the BBC speaks to victim…
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China protests: Why is it struggling to vaccinate the elderly?
China has not vaccinated enough old people, making it difficult to abandon its zero-Co…
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Nigerian student Aminu Adamu Mohammed apologises to Aisha Buhari over tweet
Aminu Adamu Mohammed, 24, describes the experience as the ''darkest hours'…
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Werner Franke, Who Exposed East German Doping Program, Dies at 82
In the 1990s, he and his wife unearthed documentary evidence of the illicit, state-spo…
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Russia: Bodies of 2,500 seals found along Caspian Sea coast
The seals were found on the Caspian Sea coast, but officials do not believe they died …
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In War, Ukrainians Forage for Mushrooms in Forests With Mines
These misty and damp parts of the country have long beckoned to mushroom hunters with …
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Zelensky Says Price Cap Set on Russian Oil Is Too High
Ukraine’s president criticized the $60-a-barrel limit set by the Group of 7 nations, s…
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US midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign
Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at tim…
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El Salvador: The people caught up in the gang crackdown
More than 57,000 people have been arrested since the president declared war on violent…
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After Half a Century, Prince Edward Island’s Musical Tradition Takes a Break
The musical theater version of “Anne of Green Gables,” a favorite of tourists from aro…
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El Salvador: Thousands of troops surround city in gang crackdown
President Bukele says the troops are surrounding a restive city, arresting suspects &q…
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Rogue Wave Strikes Cruise Ship, Killing a Passenger
Four other passengers were hurt after a large, unpredictable wave hit the ship, which …
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President Emmanuel Macron, dealing with a difficult start to his second term, can retu…
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Zelensky Proposes Banning Ukrainian Orthodox Church Led by Putin Ally
Ukraine’s president called for legislation to prevent an ancient branch of the Orthodo…
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Earthshot Prize: Prince William announces five winners
Friends from Oman who turn CO2 into rock and a UK firm making packaging from seaweed a…
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Police arrest elderly Alabama woman over unpaid $77 trash bill
The arrest of the elderly woman has sparked outrage in Alabama. from BBC News - Worl…
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Hans Magnus Enzensberger, Leading Light in German Letters, Dies at 93
Poet, essayist, journalist and social critic, he held wide influence among a postwar l…
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Takeoff: Police arrest man in fatal shooting of rapper
Takeoff, youngest of the rap group Migos, was killed last month outside a Houston bowl…
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Paul Whelan, American Prisoner in Russia, Contacts Family After Weeks of Silence
Mr. Whelan is serving a 16-year sentence in Russia on espionage charges that the Unite…
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US Rail strike: Senate passes bill to avert labour stoppage
The upper chamber passed the measure in an expedited vote to avert a holiday season ra…
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Prince William and Kate: Young fan says meeting the two was 'insane'
An 8-year-old US boy dressed as a King's Guard member to meet the Prince and Princ…
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Coca-Cola Christmas truck in flames in Romania
The famous red vehicle caught fire while driving down a busy road in the capital Bucha…
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Your Friday Briefing: Is China Relenting?
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Brazil’s World Cup team has become a political lightning rod at home after an ugly ele…
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World's most expensive cities: New York and Singapore top list
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EU Talks Over Russian Oil Price Cap Drag On
The negotiations over a policy intended to crimp a vital source of revenue for Russia’…
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