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Putin: Nuclear risk is rising, but we are not mad

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:14:14 GMT

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The Russian leader insists his country would only use its nuclear arsenal in response to a strike.

Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:50:58 GMT

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A far-right group is suspected of planning to storm parliament and install an aristocrat as leader.

A 'crackpot' movement turns radical and dangerous

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:48:17 GMT

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Members of the Reichsbürger movement are increasingly becoming a headache for the German authorities.

Georgia Senate runoff vote: What Warnock's win means for him, the Senate and Georgia

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:44:11 GMT

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Raphael Warnock's re-election gives Democrats total Senate control - and some breathing room.

Crimea bridge: How Russia is rebuilding its vital link

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:53:46 GMT

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The Kerch bridge is a key route connecting Russia and Crimea and was damaged by an explosion in October.

Samuel Bateman: Polygamous cult leader had 20 wives, FBI says

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:57:43 GMT

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Samuel Bateman claimed it was God's will for him to engage in sexual acts with his wives.

Volodymyr Zelensky is Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:13:38 GMT

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The nomination of Ukraine's president is "the most clear-cut in memory", the magazine's editor says.

Ukraine war: US neither encouraged nor enabled Kyiv to strike inside Russia - Blinken

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:01:22 GMT

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Russia says a third site was attacked by drones on Tuesday, a day after two of its airfields were hit on Monday.

Harry and Meghan: 'A ripple of hope can turn into a wave of change'

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:17:02 GMT

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The couple were honoured in New York for their racial justice and mental health work.

Big cats: US Senate unanimously passes bill to curb private ownership

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:06:54 GMT

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The Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to stop people exploiting animals such as lions and tigers for profit.

Vaping: Juul Labs agrees thousands of US settlements

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:42:23 GMT

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The e-cigarette manufacturer is accused of targeting teenagers with its advertising campaigns.

Elon Musk rejects concerns over beds at Twitter HQ

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:26:19 GMT

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The billionaire has previously told workers to commit to long hours or leave.

New Zealand places child in anti-vax blood case in custody

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:31:32 GMT

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The baby needs life-saving treatment, but his parents don't want blood from vaccinated donors.

Wimbledon fined £820k for ban on Russian players

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:52:22 GMT

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The Lawn Tennis Association is fined £820,000 by the ATP for banning Russian and Belarusian players from this summer's grass-court events.

Murderer publicly executed by his victim's father, Taliban say

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:53:56 GMT

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The shooting at a stadium is the Taliban's first public execution since their return to power.

Ukraine war: Animal eye packages sent to embassies from Germany

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:49:15 GMT

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Ukraine says bloody packages sent to its embassies bore the address of a German Tesla dealership.

Janusz Walus: Killer of South African anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani freed

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:02:27 GMT

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Janusz Walus was stabbed last week by another inmate, delaying his release in South Africa.

Oldest DNA reveals two-million-year-old lost world

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:01:07 GMT

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Genetic material extracted from soil has revealed the ancient plants and animals of North Greenland.

How are China's Covid lockdown rules changing?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:07:35 GMT

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Chinese government has eased Covid restrictions following protests against strict lockdown measures.

China zero-Covid: Hope and worry in Beijing as key policies scrapped

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:46:02 GMT

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People in Beijing see a cautious return to life after China lifts its most severe Covid restrictions.

D'banj: Nigeria Afrobeats star arrested for youth fund fraud

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 19:11:15 GMT

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Investigators say millions of dollars, intended to help unemployed youths, has gone missing.

Iraqi activist jailed over tweet 'insulting' Iran-backed militia force

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:48:08 GMT

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Haidar al-Zaidi denied writing the tweet about the Iran-backed PMF's late deputy commander.

Nigerians warned of TikTok video challenge virus

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:05:29 GMT

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Officials say a social media trend is being used to infect devices with a dangerous malware.

Peru leader dissolves Congress hours before impeachment bid

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:37:43 GMT

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President Pedro Castillo declared a state of emergency just hours before an impeachment debate.

Prince Harry and Meghan: Where do they get their money?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:34:33 GMT

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The Duke and Duchess are releasing a new documentary as part of a lucrative deal with Netflix

Avatar: The Way of Water world premiere takes place in London

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:44:02 GMT

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Everything you need to know about director James Cameron's long-awaited second trip to Pandora.

Raphael Warnock: 'My mom picked cotton... now she's picked her son as senator'

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:44:31 GMT

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Democrat Raphael Warnock gives a heartfelt victory speech after winning the Georgia run-off.

Timed Teaser: Why is mac and cheese up in court?

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:33:11 GMT

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Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

Syria camps: Relatives of Islamic State group 'stuck in limbo'

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:44:30 GMT

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Thousands detained in 2019 are stuck in limbo, with their home countries unwilling to take them.

Plesiosaur fossil: Rare find in Australian outback excites scientists

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:20:14 GMT

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The 100-million-year-old fossil is the first such find in Australia to have a complete head and body.

Top Republicans snubbed by family of deceased Capitol police officer

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:06:36 GMT

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The family of deceased Capitol officer refuses to shake hands with top Republicans at an awards ceremony.

Silicon Valley Bank boss shares his career advice

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:06:33 GMT

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Greg Becker, CEO of Silicon Valley Bank, shares his business advice for the CEO Secrets series.

Ukraine war: Operating on a baby in the dark after missiles hit Kyiv

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:17:35 GMT

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Doctors at Kyiv Heart Institute performed 10 surgeries without electricity after Russian missiles hit.

Medieval necklace found near Northampton 'internationally important'

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:08:59 GMT

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Experts uncover a "once-in-a-lifetime" discovery near Northampton of international significance.

British Fashion Awards 2022: Stars descend on Royal Albert Hall's red carpet

Created: Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:53:23 GMT

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Celebrities from across the world enjoyed an evening of glitz and glamour at the awards.

Indonesia's new sex laws and what they could mean for tourism

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:28:01 GMT

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Officials insist visitors are unlikely to be affected but rights groups say "it will be a problem".

Pitfalls lie ahead as China charts exit from zero-Covid

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:57:47 GMT

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China has decisively stepped away from its punishing policy - now it must navigate many challenges.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Bollywood: 'I’d earn 10% of my male co-actor’s salary'

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:01:37 GMT

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The actress spoke about her experience with pay parity, body shaming and the pressure of social media.

The airline policy that cost pregnant flight crew their jobs

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:01:13 GMT

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Singapore Airlines recently dropped its five-decade-old policy, after demands from human rights groups.

Tech layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Amazon: The good people helping Indians find jobs

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:02:05 GMT

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Tech workers are rallying together to help peers who face having to leave the US after being laid off.

Nigeria 2023 election: The hunt for children and the dead

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:02:23 GMT

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Suspicions are raised as Nigeria's first online electoral register reveals a raft of underage voters.

Cyril Ramaphosa: How Arthur Fraser landed South Africa's president in trouble

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:43:28 GMT

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The allegations against South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa could be straight out of a John le Carré novel.

World Cup 2022: England v France - Kyle Walker 'will not roll out red carpet' for Kylian Mbappe

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:44:49 GMT

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Kyle Walker says he will "not roll out a red carpet" for Kylian Mbappe when England meet France in their World Cup quarter-final.

Steve Borthwick would restore England 'clarity' - Ugo Monye

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:53:14 GMT

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Steve Borthwick would restore "clarity and detail" if he is made England head coach says former team-mate Ugo Monye.

World Cup 2022: Alan Shearer answers your England questions in Pundit Q&A

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:14:00 GMT

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Alan Shearer sits down with Liam Loftus to answer questions from the BBC Sport audience about England, Jude Bellingham and whether "prime" Alan could get into this England team.

Thomas Bach: International Olympic Committee president says Russia and Belarus sporting sanctions must remain

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:51:53 GMT

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Sporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus must remain, says the president of the International Olympic Committee.

Formula 1 sprint races: Six events chosen to host in 2023

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:04:31 GMT

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The Grands Prix in Azerbaijan, Austria, Belgium, Qatar, the USA and Brazil are the six races Formula 1 has chosen to host 'sprint' events in 2023.

World Cup 2022: How have travelling fans found Qatar tournament?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:48:23 GMT

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The historic first World Cup in the Middle East has been controversial, but how have the travelling supporters found the host nation?

World Cup 2022: Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Neymar and other stars set for quarter-finals

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:15:04 GMT

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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar - all the big names are ready to do battle in a stellar World Cup quarter-finals line-up.

World Cup 2022: Why Morocco's win over Spain in Qatar echoed across the Arab world

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:22:01 GMT

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Why Morocco's win against Spain to reach the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar echoed across the Arab world.

World Cup 2022: The man who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo - who is Goncalo Ramos?

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:46:56 GMT

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Before kick-off in Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland, all the talk was about Cristiano Ronaldo. By full-time, it was all about 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos.

Quiz: Can you name the last 10 players to score World Cup hat-tricks prior to Goncalo Ramos?

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 22:47:05 GMT

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Can you name the last 10 players to score hat-tricks at the men's World Cup prior to Goncalo Ramos?

World Cup 2022: Morocco’s heroic win over Spain gets royal approval with call from the King

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:45:48 GMT

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Morocco's history-making win is given the royal seal of approval with a call from their King after Achraf Hakimi’s penalty proves him the coolest man in the stadium.

World Cup 2022: What next for Spain & Luis Enrique after shock loss to Morocco on penalties?

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:29:59 GMT

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Spain are out of the World Cup after losing on penalties to Morocco in the last 16, so what next for the team and manager Luis Enrique?

World Cup 2022: Kylian Mbappe - seven ways he's France's superstar

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:07:30 GMT

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As England prepare to face France in the World Cup quarter-finals, here are some key things to know about Les Bleus' star forward Kylian Mbappe.

Are women getting angrier?

Created: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:02:42 GMT

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An annual poll suggests that women, on average worldwide, are getting angrier. Why might this be?

Iran protests: BBC identifies many more people killed in demonstrations after Mahsa Amini's death

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:44:51 GMT

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BBC journalists have been able to identify more people killed in Iran, and research confirmed that high numbers come from ethnic minority groups.

Nirbhaya 10 years on: The lives the Delhi gang rape changed

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:43:57 GMT

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A horrific gang rape and murder shocked the world in 2012 - has anything changed for women in India?

BBC 100 Women marks 10th year with focus on progress

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:36:17 GMT

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The innovative BBC season reflects on a decade of change in a tumultuous year which has seen women taking centre stage.

'They allow us to name something we know is wrong': The new words defining sexual abuse

Created: Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:34:05 GMT

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From stealthing to downblousing, the coining of specific terms is allowing women around the world to share experiences of abuse that have traditionally gone unrecognised - but what is actually changing?