Thursday, 30 November 2023

Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.

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Mia Schem: Wounded festival-goer in Hamas hostage video freed

Tattoo artist Mia Schem has been released from Gaza, following her abduction at a music festival.

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Israel recalls ambassador in war spat with Spain PM Pedro Sánchez

Pedro Sánchez deepens a row, saying he has "serious doubts" Israel is complying with humanitarian law.

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Japan asks US to stop flying Osprey military aircrafts after deadly crash

An Osprey military aircraft came down off the coast of Yakushima, killing one crew member

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Wednesday, 29 November 2023

South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021

The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021.

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Sticky Vicky: Legendary Benidorm dancer dies aged 80

The X-rated performer had a legendary status among Brits travelling to the Spanish resort on holiday.

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Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Yoga sect leader Gregorian Bivolaru and followers arrested in France

Police raided the group, which is being investigated for rape, kidnapping, abuse and trafficking.

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Pakistan: Woman killed after being seen with man in viral photo

Tribal elders allegedly ordered the killing after the woman appeared in a photo that was doctored.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers free 41 trapped workers

The workers were stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.

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Monday, 27 November 2023

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president.

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Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK

Mirza Shahzad Akbar said the chemical missed his eyes but caused injuries on his body.

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Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.

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Ancient Ukraine treasures returned after court battle

A row over the artefacts - mostly from Crimea - dragged on after Russia annexed the peninsula in 2014.

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Sunday, 26 November 2023

Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.

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Israel-Gaza: Four-year-old girl among released hostages

Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released.

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Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle 'bandits' in north Nigeria

At least 100 are abducted over an unpaid "tax" the gunmen had imposed on villagers, residents say.

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Saturday, 25 November 2023

Argentina election: Javier Milei's radical proposals face test of reality

A closer look at what Argentina's president-elect has said he will do once he is in office.

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Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election

Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don't.

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Italy rallies to condemn violence against women draw huge crowds

Crowds gathered in major cities after a the killing of a student sent shockwaves across the country.

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Friday, 24 November 2023

When this truce ends, the decisive next phase of war begins

If Israel decides to go south, a larger humanitarian disaster could be looming, writes Paul Adams.

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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.

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Dublin riot saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history

Justice minister defends police's response to street "thuggery" that flared after school knife attack.

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Thursday, 23 November 2023

Japan ordered to compensate wartime 'comfort women'

A South Korean court has ordered Japan to compensate a group of women who were forced to work in wartime brothels.

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Iran secretly executes man over 2022 anti-government protests - sources

Milad Zohrevand, 21, was put to death on Thursday at a prison in western Iran, sources tell the BBC.

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Dublin violence: Vehicles set alight and fireworks thrown at police

Other video shared on social media showed people throwing fireworks at police and setting cars of fire.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Annual event stars SpongeBob and minor protest

This year's Macy's event in Manhattan was briefly disrupted by a small pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Rainbow Bridge: US-Canada border blast not terror-related, says NY governor

The vehicle was speeding towards the Rainbow Bridge when it crashed and was engulfed by a fireball.

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Guns N' Roses Axl Rose accused of 1989 sexual assault in lawsuit

In a lawsuit, model Sheila Kennedy accused the rock star of violently attacking her over 30 years ago.

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Dutch election: Anti-Islam populist Wilders ahead - exit poll

Veteran populist Geert Wilders is set to secure most seats, says an Ipsos exit poll.

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Russia sending migrants to our border, Estonia says

Finland already says it is sealing much of its Russian border after migrants were encouraged to cross.

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Why Trump’s rivals in Iowa still think they can win

Despite trailing far behind in the polls, the former president's rivals are spending millions. Why?

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Video shows car interior mauled by a trapped bear

Wildlife officials in Colorado say the animal likely entered the vehicle searching for food.

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Monday, 20 November 2023

US says Israel hostage deal 'closer than ever'

A deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza is "closer than ever before", a senior US official says.

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BBC assesses footage of hostages and tunnels released by Israel

BBC Verify assesses footage of a tunnel and hostages released by Israel to prove Hamas used Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as a command centre.

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Jamala: Ukrainian Eurovision winner added to Russia's wanted list

Jamala, the song competition's 2016 winner, is critical of the Kremlin and its invasion of Ukraine.

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Sunday, 19 November 2023

Evacuated premature babies arrive at Gaza hospital

The babies were moved from al-Shifa hospital to receive urgent care in a neonatal intensive care unit.

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ATP Finals 2023 results: Novak Djokovic beats Jannik Sinner to win title

Novak Djokovic wins a record seventh ATP Finals title with a dominant victory over Jannik Sinner in Turin

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Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack cargo ship in Red Sea

The Iran-backed rebels say the vessel is Israeli - a claim denied by Israel which blames Iran.

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Saturday, 18 November 2023

March reaches Jerusalem calling for release of Israeli hostages

Protesters walked from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, before demonstrating at the Israeli prime minister's residence.

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Taylor Swift 'devastated' as fan dies before show

The pop star gave out water bottles to fans during the concert in Brazil, amid sweltering heat.

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ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to set up Turin title shot

Jannik Sinner becomes the first Italian to reach the final of the ATP Finals after his victory over Daniil Medvedev.

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Friday, 17 November 2023

Israel says it will allow two trucks of fuel a day into Gaza

The UN warned yesterday it may have to suspend all of its activities in Gaza due to the lack of fuel.

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Ukraine war: Marines gain riverbank foothold but front lines barely move

Marines talk of progress on "several bridgeheads" but soldiers talk of fatigue at the front.

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Thursday, 16 November 2023

Oldest pygmy hippo in North America turns 50

Hannah Shirley celebrated with presents and a cake made of a watermelon base, papaya frosting and spaghetti squash.

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Russian Carlsberg staff arrested after business seized

Two senior managers of Carlsberg's Russian subsidiary were arrested on Wednesday over allegations of fraud.

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Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel

Israel defends blocking fuel deliveries, as the UN warns this could lead to a breakdown of civil order.

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Wednesday, 15 November 2023

US tourist dies after boat capsises in the Bahamas

Footage filmed by a passenger shows the harrowing moment people began jumping out of the vessel as it sunk.

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Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes crate

"We have a horse problem" -The jet was flying to Belgium when an equine passenger escaped its crate.

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Ros Atkins on... Do the rules of war protect hospitals?

The BBC's Analysis editor looks at how the rules of war apply to hospitals.

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Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Tapfumaneyi Masaya: Abducted Zimbabwe opposition activist found dead

The targeting of Tapfumaneyi Masaya is part of a series of kidnappings of activists.

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Arab and Muslim leaders blame West for Gaza misery

Leaders accuse the US and other powers of hypocrisy over Israel's actions and warn of repercussions.

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Monday, 13 November 2023

Donald Trump Jr praises 'genius' father in New York fraud trial

The younger Mr Trump is the first defence witness in the family's civil fraud trial in New York.

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US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m

Known for its rarity and unintentional printing error, the Inverted Jenny stamp dates back to 1918.

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Maryanne Trump Barry, retired judge and Trump's older sister, dead at 86

Mrs Barry, who served as a federal judge in New Jersey, was the former president's eldest sister.

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Sunday, 12 November 2023

DP World: Australia ports remain closed after cyber-attack

Operations at DP World sites in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have been suspended since Friday.

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Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations.

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Spain's conservatives rally against deal with Catalan separatists

Protests denounce a deal with Catalan separatists aimed at securing a new term for the Socialist PM.

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Saturday, 11 November 2023

Skating on a once-in-a-decade 'ice window' in Alaska

Footage shows an ice rescue instructor skating on a rare window of ice in Alaska's Alpine lakes.

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French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far left

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen plans to rally alongside major political parties but the far left refuses.

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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching.

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Gaza hospital crippled as fighting rages nearby

Israel agrees to help evacuate babies from Al-Shifa hospital after two die due to a lack of electricity.

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Friday, 10 November 2023

Grammy Awards 2024: Taylor Swift breaks nomination record

Swift has become the first songwriter to receive seven song of the year nominations.

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Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dies aged 46

Davide Renne, ex-head of women's wear at Gucci, joined Moschino as creative director just nine days ago.

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Belgium detains two far-right terror suspects

Allegations against the pair include "recruiting people with the aim of committing terrorist crimes".

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Thursday, 9 November 2023

Japan volcano: Plumes of smoke as new island emerges after eruption

The island has already shrunk slightly as waves hit the "crumbly" formation.

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Israel-Gaza war: Dead bodies and tanks on road south as people flee

BBC Verify has been looking at video, listening to eyewitnesses and analysing satellite images.

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Wednesday, 8 November 2023

President Biden's son Hunter and brother James subpoenaed in impeachment probe

Republicans are looking into the family's business dealings in their impeachment probe.

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Hamburg: Children detained over threats at two schools

Four children aged 12 to 14 are picked up by police in Germany along with two apparent toy guns.

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Russia strikes civilian ship in Black Sea port of Odesa - Ukraine

At least one person is said to have been killed when a missile hit a ship entering the port of Odesa.

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Lalibela fighting: Amhara Fano militia and Ethiopian army clash in historic town

Lalibela is home to famous 13th Century churches that are registered as Unesco world heritage sites.

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Tuesday, 7 November 2023

Israel-Gaza war: Civilians leave northern Gaza along evacuation corridor

For several hours, hundreds of people were on the move, some on carts pulled by donkeys but most on foot.

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Hamas leader refuses to acknowledge killing of civilians in Israel

Deputy political leader Moussa Abu Marzouk says Hamas will release hostages only if Israel stops fighting.

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Global wine production falls to 62-year low in 2023

Record low yields this year are due to bad weather in many of the world's biggest producers.

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Monday, 6 November 2023

Jenni Hermoso: Spain forward received threats amid Luis Rubiales kiss scandal

Jenni Hermoso says she "received threats" amid the controversy of Luis Rubiales kissing her on the lips during the World Cup trophy presentation.

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Israel-Gaza: The devastating effects of war on Gaza's children

The BBC's Fergal Keane reports on the children suffering in Gaza, and the impact the war is having on them.

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Israel Gaza war: Hamas-run health ministry says Gaza death toll passes 10,000

Israel started bombing the Palestinian territory after coming under attack from Hamas on 7 October.

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Narges Mohammadi: Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate begins hunger strike

Narges Mohammadi is being denied medical care in jail for refusing to wear a hijab, her family says.

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Sunday, 5 November 2023

Footballer Díaz begs father's ELN kidnappers to free him

Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz begs for his father's kidnappers to free him immediately.

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Foreign Gaza evacuees have 72 hours to leave Egypt

The deadline means people with non-British family who need to apply for UK visas risk overstaying.

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Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony.

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Saturday, 4 November 2023

Four surprises that could upend the 2024 US election

A year ahead of the US presidential election, and anything could happen.

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Rema, the Afrobeats star who does not intend to calm down

The meteoric rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats star prepared to hustle his way to global domination.

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Hostage situation at Germany's Hamburg airport - police

Special forces are deployed after reports that an armed man with a child drove through an airport gate.

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Israel-Gaza war: Ceasefire would allow Hamas to regroup, says Blinken

The US Secretary of State says such a step would allow Hamas to carry out further attacks.

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Friday, 3 November 2023

Gaza reporter removes protective vest after learning of colleague's death on air

A journalist working for Palestine TV was killed in a strike on Gaza, his network said.

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Thursday, 2 November 2023

Nigeria's House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht

A senior lawmaker announced the decision after a public outcry over plans to spend $6m on the yacht.

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US President Joe Biden calls for 'pause' in Israel-Gaza conflict

He was responding to a heckler's demand for a ceasefire in a war which has claimed thousands of lives.

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German vice-chancellor Habeck hits out against rising antisemitism

German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck criticises Islamists, the far right and political left.

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Wednesday, 1 November 2023

'I simply don’t want to die at 24' - Gaza woman trapped at Rafah crossing

Tala Abu Nahleh and her family recount their harrowing experience as they desperately try to cross into Egypt.

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Why France's Emmanuel Macron is courting Central Asia

Uranium is of interest to Paris, unsure about its supply of the fuel after a coup in Niger in July.

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US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high

The world's biggest economy keeps borrowing costs higher in a bid to control price rises.

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Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten

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