Kerem Shalom crossing: Israeli protesters hold up aid trucks to Gaza

Israeli protesters stop a convoy of humanitarian aid trucks entering Gaza for third consecutive day.

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Luis Rubiales: Fifa uphold three-year ban against ex-Spanish football federation chief

Ex-Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales loses his appeal against a three-year ban from football-related activities by Fifa.

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Watch: US church steeple collapse caught on camera

Emergency crews evacuated the area following the incident in New London, Connecticut.

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France set to tighten immigration law after court scraps some measures

The Macron government is to push through the long-running law, despite many measures being struck out.

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French police officer cleared of insulting sex crime victim

Female victim's lawyer says she will appeal after male officer acquitted by a police court.

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How many countries still have the death penalty, and how many people are killed?

The number of executions is rising globally, but many countries have banned capital punishment.

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Darya Trepova: Russian woman jailed for 27 years for cafe bomb killing

Darya Trepova is found guilty of carrying out a bombing that killed a pro-war blogger in St Petersburg.

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Judge proposes Spain's Luis Rubiales face trial over Hermoso World Cup kiss

An investigating court finds enough evidence to try Rubiales and three Spanish football executives.

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Plateau state violence: Churches and mosques burnt in Nigeria as curfew imposed in Mangu

A curfew is imposed after a row over cattle leaves eight dead during ethnic and religious clashes.

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Venezuelan opposition denounces 'intimidation' attempts

A number of opposition activists have been detained and party offices have been vandalised.

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Frank Farian: Boney M founder dies aged 82

The German producer was behind a string of hits including Daddy Cool, Rasputin and Mary's Boy Child.

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Thabi Leoka PhD: South Africa President Ramaphosa axes adviser

Thabi Leoka denies misrepresenting her qualification as journalists investigate her London doctorate.

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Narco-sub with $27m of 'scorpion' cocaine seized in Colombia

The 15m-long "narco-sub" is the first to be detected this year in Colombian waters, its navy says.

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British man Aditya Verma appears in Spanish court over plane-bomb hoax

Aditya Verma sent a Snapchat message in July 2022 saying he was about to "blow up" a plane.

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Ecuador police arrest gang members who stormed hospital

Police said the gang members wanted to guard a man who was being treated at the hospital.

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Travel Photographer of the Year: Lyrical landscapes win awards

Travel Photographer of the Year awards recognise incredible pictures from around the planet.

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Lake Michigan: Freezing weather causes striking ice formations

The cold weather in the US has caused natural ice sculptures to form in Grand Haven, Michigan.

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Philippines leader defends taking helicopter to gig

Ferdinand Marcos Jr's office says he used a presidential helicopter to avoid "traffic complications".

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It's a small-scale operation, but it brings a golden bounty. Henry Petersen reckons he's one of the last backyard pickers in north Queensland. Battling green ants and falling through roofs, picking mangoes in backyards for 45 years has left Henry battered and bruised

It's a small-scale operation, but it brings a golden bounty. Henry Petersen reckons he's one of the last backyard pickers in north Queensland. 

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Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures.

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Timket: Ethiopians leap into pool during holy festival

The Ethiopian Orthodox Christian celebration took place despite violent outbursts in Amhara region.

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Dog with six legs has operation to remove extra limbs

Ariel, an 11-week-old spaniel, was found abandoned outside a branch of B&M in September.

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Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus cried after suffering stroke aged 24

Cori Broadcast says she "started breaking down crying" after being told she had had a stroke at 24.

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Ketamine stash worth €55m seized in Netherlands

A man is arrested after dozens of boxes filled with ketamine were uncovered in a shed, Dutch police say.

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Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president flies to Nigeria for medical care

Ernest Bai Koroma is granted temporary leave but must return for his court case in March, a court rules.

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Madonna sued by fans in New York over late concert start time

Two fans say the New York show started more than two hours late and did not end until after 01:00.

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Spotify attacks Apple's 'outrageous' 27% commission

The music streaming firm is concerned about a new payment system introduced by Apple in the US.

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Japan Airlines names ex-flight attendant as president after crash

Mitsuko Tottori joined the flag carrier as a flight attendant in 1985, before working her way up.

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Somalia turns back Ethiopian plane headed for Somaliland

The plane was carrying Ethiopian officials to the self-declared republic of Somaliland.

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Russia protest: Crowds throw snowballs at police as activist jailed

Protesters clash with riot police in Bashkortostan after a local activist was sentenced to years in a penal colony.

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Paul Mackenzie: Kenya starvation cult leader to undergo mental health checks

Psychiatrists will assess whether the man accused of 400 deaths is fit to stand trial.

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US set to re-designate Houthis as terror group

It forces US financial institutions to freeze funds belonging to the group and bars members from the US.

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Turkey fines Somali president's son after courier's death in crash

Critics question whether the $900 fine following a fatal traffic incident meant justice had been done.

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Red Sea attacks: Greek vessel hit by missile - reports

The Malta-flagged carrier is said to have sustained only minor damage and is heading to port.

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Vietnam rebel attacks: 98 go on trial accused of killing nine people

Nine people were killed attacks that prosecutors say were aimed at creating an independent state.

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Denmark's cool, Scandi 'coronation' felt similar to the UK's

Daniela Relph expected Scandinavian coolness at King Frederik X's proclamation, but was surprised by familiarity.

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British brothers raided Swiss museum 'to clear a debt'

Stewart and Louis Ahearne admitted being part of a gang which raided a museum in Geneva.

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Five Republican storylines to watch for at Iowa caucuses

A possible knockout punch, a fight for second place and one candidate's last stand - Anthony Zurcher has the lowdown.

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Cyclone Belal: Flooding as storm hits Réunion and heads for Mauritius

Officials in Réunion said the island had been spared the worst of the storm, which is heading for Mauritius.

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Russian poet and Putin critic Lev Rubinstein dies after car crash

The 76-year-old was a key figure in the Soviet underground literary scene and a staunch Kremlin critic.

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Mine landslide kills 21 people in Tanzania

Defence agencies are working to remove more bodies from the rubble, Tanzania's president says.

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Taiwan election: China says US 'gravely wrong' to congratulate new leader

Beijing accuses the US of violating its commitment to maintain only unofficial ties with Taiwan.

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Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.

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US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen

The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.

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Yemen strikes: What we've verified and know so far

BBC Verify examines video of US and UK strikes on Houthi targets and explains the situation so far.

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Extremely rare white whale sighted off Thailand

It was the first known sighting of what looks to be an albino Omura's whale off Thailand.

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Strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen could undermine US goal of containing war

War spreading in the Middle East is not just a risk - it has already happened, writes the BBC's international editor.

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Eight 'suspicious' US deaths in Colombia linked to dating apps

The US embassy warns criminals are using the dating apps to rob and sometimes kill foreign tourists.

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Iran seizes oil tanker St Nikolas near Oman - reports

It is unclear why the vessel has been targeted but it may be in retaliation against the US.

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What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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Serbian rescue for livestock trapped on island in Danube

One local farmer says some animals have already died after freezing temperatures set in this week.

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Saudi Arabia interested in Israel normalisation deal after war

The Saudi ambassador to the UK says any agreement must lead to the creation of a Palestinian state.

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un believed to have turned 40

North Korea watchers believe he hit the milestone on Monday, although the state remained silent.

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Ethiopia-Somaliland meeting ratchets up tensions with Somalia

The two discuss military co-operation as concerns rise over a deal about sea access for Ethiopia.

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Cuba to increase price of fuel by more than 500%

The island is experiencing a crippling economic crisis which has already driven thousands to emigrate.

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Betta Edu: Nigerian poverty minister suspended over money in personal bank account

President Tinubu orders a "thorough investigation" and stresses the need to restore public confidence.

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MI6 spy detained in China, authorities claim

It is the latest arrest in a campaign by Chinese security to clamp down on alleged foreign spying.

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Ecuador's most infamous gang leader 'Fito' vanishes from cell

The prison cell of the leader of the infamous Los Choneros gang, known as "Fito", was found empty.

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A year on from flooding that devastated communities along the River Murray, farmers like Meiqing Lin and Alexandra Westlake are still feeling the impact. 'I'm trying to push mothering ewes through': Flood plain farmers reflect on emotional and financial impact of floods

A year on from flooding that devastated communities along the River Murray, farmers like Meiqing Lin and Alexandra Westlake are still feeling the impact.

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EU Council President Charles Michel to step down early

Charles Michel's decision to step down means EU leaders will need to find a replacement quickly.

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Boeing's mid-flight blowout a big problem for company

The Alaska Airlines incident could have been much worse, but is still a major issue for the US plane-maker.

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Flights cancelled as regulator grounds Boeing 737 Max 9s over blowout

The US aviation regulator grounds 737 Max 9s to conduct urgent checks after the incident in Oregon.

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Ukraine-Russia war: Putin citizenship decree violates children's rights, Ukraine says

Kyiv condemns Putin's decree to give citizenship to Ukrainian children who were taken to Russia.

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Michael Bolton recovering after brain tumour surgery

The US singer says he had surgery after being diagnosed last year as he takes a break from touring.

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David Soul: Starsky & Hutch actor dies aged 80

His wife Helen Snell said he died "after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family".

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Watch: Massive fire at New Jersey warehouse

Firefighters have been battling a massive blaze at a warehouse in the Newark area.

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Will Smith surprises Guinea student who biked across Africa

The Hollywood star was moved by the story of the student who pedalled 4,000km to get to a university.

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Court deals blow to Argentine leader Milei's plan for labour reform

A court has suspended labour reforms brought in by newly elected Argentine president, Javier Milei.

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Ukraine war: What Russia's escalating air attacks mean

In just five days, Russia has fired 500 missiles and drones at Ukraine. What does it mean for the war?

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Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri's assassination sparks wider war fears

Lyse Doucet assesses if Hezbollah and Hamas will retaliate after Saleh al-Houri was killed in Lebanon.

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Mexico police search for migrants kidnapped off coach

Armed men boarded a bus carrying mostly migrants to the US-Mexico border and kidnapped more than 30.

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How Japan’s powerful earthquakes have shifted the land

The country has shifted more than a metre to the west following the earthquake this week.

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Ukraine war: Grim new year for Ukrainians under shadow of Russian attack

Ukrainians see in a second new year under some of the heaviest aerial bombardment since Russia's war began.

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Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act of aggression

In an angry reaction, Somalia says the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal is a violation of its sovereignty.

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Israel Supreme Court strikes down judicial reforms

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down controversial judicial reforms that triggered nationwide protests last year against PM Netanyahu's government

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Putin vows to 'intensify' attacks against Ukraine military targets

The Russian leader's comments come after days of aerial bombardment by both sides in the conflict.

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Muhammad Yunus: Nobel laureate sentenced to jail in Bangladesh

Supporters of the Bangladeshi economist say the case against him is politically motivated.

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