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BBC News - Home Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:08:39 GMT |
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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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Watch: Grins and handshakes as tunnel workers emerge Video shows relieved workers finally exiting a tunnel that partially caved in after a landslide.
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Untreated diseases could kill more than bombings in Gaza, WHO warns Diarrhoea is widespread in shelters and chronic illnesses are not being treated, the UN agency warns.
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Ukraine spy chief's wife poisoned, says Kyiv Heavy metals were used to poison Kyrylo Budanov's wife, Marianna, an intelligence official tells the BBC.
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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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Greece denies promising not to raise Parthenon Sculptures on UK visit No. 10 cancelled a meeting between the UK and Greek PMs after comments to the BBC about the sculptures.
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Finland to close entire Russian border after migrant surge The last open crossing, in the Arctic Circle, will close on Thursday night, the government says.
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Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using greener fuel takes off Virgin Atlantic is flying the first big passenger plane using 100% alternative fuels from London to New York.
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EU states can ban religious symbols in public workplaces The court ruling came after a Belgian employee was told she could not wear an Islamic headscarf.
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Crépol murder: French pledge to tackle ultra-right after teen killing sparks protests The interior minister wants to ban small extremist groups after a boy's stabbing triggered riots.
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Pet tigers remain in Ghana home despite Accra court order A year after a court ordered the removal of the animals, they are still there.
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Sierra Leone violence: Sunday attacks were part of coup attempt - minister The capital city is recovering from Sunday's series of attacks on prisons and a military barracks.
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Tiffany Haddish DUI: Comedian says she will get help after driving under influence arrest The Girls Trip actress says "this will never happen again" after being arrested for driving under the influence.
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Impala Platinum mine accident in South Africa kills 11 Leading mining company Impala Platinum describes the accident as the "darkest day" in its history.
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Rashmika Mandanna: India actress urges women to speak up on deepfake videos Rashmika Mandanna made the remark weeks after her deepfake video went viral.
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Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds The UAE, hosts of the COP28 climate summit, is breaking its own ban on gas flaring, the BBC finds.
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How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October BBC Arabic and BBC Verify have pieced together how armed groups came together to train for the assault.
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The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.
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Rustin: Obama-backed film gets Oscar buzz for Colman Domingo Actor Colman Domingo plays Bayard Rustin, who was a key figure in the civil rights movement.
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How did a little corner of Canada end up in Old Harlow? How did the oldest town in Canada end up with a university outpost in what was the UK's newest town?
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Sierra Leone coup attempt: What may have sparked the violence The authorities say Sunday's violence was an effort by some soldiers to overthrow the government.
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When sea levels rise, so does your rent Residents of an area of high ground in Miami say developers are pricing them out of their homes.
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Chinese Super League: From bidding for Bale to selling the team bus Once it was China, not Saudi Arabia, on a multi-million pound recruitment drive to buy in the world's best football talent. In just a few years though, the Chinese Super League's big-money plans have imploded.
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A quick guide to smoking bans across the world As New Zealand U-turns on its strict smoking law, here's what you need to know about global efforts to quit.
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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-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.
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Kenya abortion: Women go to backstreet clinics amid legal ambiguity An estimated seven Kenyan women die a day after unsafe abortions even though they are legal in some cases.
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Forklift chase: Ann Arbor Police chase 12-year-old boy Police say preliminary investigations show the vehicle was unlocked with the key inside when it was taken.
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Sin-bin trial plan recommended for professional football Plans to introduce 10-minute sin-bins in football for cynical fouls and dissent have been recommended for trial in the professional game.
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Ransomware hackers 'wreaking havoc' arrested in Ukraine Cyber police carry out raids to dismantle gang responsible for hacking hundreds of organisations.
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Niger coup leaders repeal law against migrant smuggling The legislation allowed police to take action against smugglers taking migrants to Europe.
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'Granny, I've been shot,' said Palestinian student targeted in Vermont With a bullet lodged in his spine, Hisham Awartani phoned his British-born grandmother after Saturday's shooting.
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Dina Boluarte: Peru's president blamed for protesters' deaths Human rights groups say demonstrators have been killed by security forces over the past year.
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Authentic: Merriam-Webster's word of the year The dictionary says more people than ever searched for it in 2023, looking for what is real
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Japan begins trial sales of prescription-free morning-after pills Access to emergency contraception is normally available only with a prescription in Japan.
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Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape imports from January The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
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Ukraine and Russia hit by snow storms and floods Snowstorms and flooding have hit parts of Russia and Ukraine, leaving nearly two million people without power.
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Bird flu kills hundreds of flamingos in Argentina Locals have been warned not to touch the dead birds as the avian influenza virus can spread to humans.
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Terry Venables tributes by Gary Lineker, Gareth Southgate, Ange Postecoglou, Gary Neville Terry Venables was "the best English coach we've had", says Gary Lineker as he leads tributes to the former England boss.
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Lightning and hailstorms kill 24 in western India Heavy storms are unusual for Gujarat in winter, and the ferocious downpour caught many off guard.
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Booker Prize 2023: Ireland's Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song The dystopian novel depicting an Ireland slipping into totalitarianism bags the prestigious award.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'tiny creatures' A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Sierra Leone prison breaks: Thirteen soldiers killed in violence The government is determining if armed attacks on the capital, Freetown, were an attempted coup.
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Ghana Cardinal Peter Turkson: It's time to understand homosexuality Cardinal Peter Turkson is at odds with bishops in his country, who back a harsh anti-gay proposal.
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South Korea: Man gets 14-month jail term for praising North in poem In the piece titled Means of Unification, the man hailed Pyongyang's socialist system.
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Climate protest: More than 100 arrested at world's largest coal port Protesters say the 30-hour blockade stopped over half a million tonnes of coal from leaving Australia.
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Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: China investigates major shadow bank for 'crimes' Zhongzhi Enterprise, one of China's biggest shadow banks, has lent billions to real estate firms.
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The last of their kind: The unique life of Pakistan's Wakhi shepherdesses The Wakhi shepherdesses share life in Pakistan's mountains and how they have changed things for a new generation.
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CM Punk: WWE star makes shock return at Survivor Series After an acrimonious split with the company in 2014, the 45-year-old returns at an event in Chicago.
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Endgame author Omid Scobie criticises translated extracts of royal book Omid Scobie criticises media reports that use translations of extracts from his new book Endgame.
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Mount Etna: Volcano sprays lava into Sicily's night sky Europe's most active volcano spurts lava near Italy's city of Catania.
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Week in pictures: 18-24 November 2023 A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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Trafalgar Square: Norwegian Christmas tree felled ahead of London journey A tree is given to London every year as a token of thanks for support in the Second World War.
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Guinness World Record: Woman collects Doctor Who memorabilia Lily, 19, became obsessed after the 2005 reboot with more than 10,000 items in her collection.
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Korean true crime fan murdered stranger 'out of curiosity' The 23-year-old woman in South Korea was obsessed with crime shows and hunted for victims on a tutoring app.
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Squid Game The Challenge: Players want compensation over injuries A law firm says it is representing contestants it claims "suffered hypothermia and nerve damage" injuries.
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A23a: World's biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years A giant ice block more than twice the size of Greater London is on the move, years after its formation.
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India vs Australia: Glenn Maxwell's record-equalling ton steers tourists to victory Glenn Maxwell hits the joint-fastest T20 century for Australia as the tourists keep alive their series hopes against India.
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Manuel Neuer: Bayern Munich goalkeeper signs new contract until 2025 Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer signs a new deal with the Bundesliga champions until 2025.
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Tiger Woods: 15-time major champion will play until he can 'no longer win' Tiger Woods says he will continue to play while he still thinks he can win as he prepares for his return to professional golf.
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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami forward is 'gripping' United States, says Guillem Balague Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami is 'gripping' the United States and improving the trajectory of MLS, writes Guillem Balague.
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WSL and Women's Championship to move from FA to club-owned control Women's Super League and Women's Championship clubs agree to form a club-owned organisation that will run women's professional football in England from 2024-25.
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Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas reunite with family dog after release Yuval, Ofri and Oria Brodtz hugged their dog Rodney after being released by Hamas.
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Israel Gaza: 33 Palestinians released on fourth day of truce It brings the total number of Palestinians released since the first swap on Friday to 150.
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Watch: Gaza families living in tents with no winter clothing The BBC's Adnan Elbursh says he's seen many return to destroyed homes to search for clothing and blankets.
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Israel-Gaza war: The Red Cross's delicate role in hostage crises The part played by the Red Cross in the Gaza hostage releases highlights its unique role.
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Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended for two days, Qatar says It comes after a four-day pause where hostages in Gaza and prisoners in Israel have been released.
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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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Who are the released hostages? Fifty-eight people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released by Hamas.
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Israel Gaza: Three-year-old-twins among hostages released by Hamas Ema and Yuly Cunio were let go with their mother on the fourth day of a truce between Israel and Hamas.
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Avigail Idan: 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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More Palestinian teen prisoners freed amid hopes of extended hostage deal Abdurahman Al-Zaghal, who was shot in the head, is among the latest prisoners to be released.
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Gaza truce: Palestinians search for loved ones and check damaged homes The pause in fighting allows Gazans to gather supplies and assess the widespread damage.
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Thousands march against antisemitism in London Organisers say the event is the first of its kind since the Israel-Gaza war broke out.
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Street celebrations as convoy carrying hostages returns to Israel Thousands lined the streets near the Hatzerim military base in southern Israel to welcome the hostages freed from Gaza on Sunday.
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Palestinian teenager 'dizzy with happiness' to be freed Mohammad dar-Darwish, 17, was among 39 women and teenagers released on Saturday night after a nervous wait.
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Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel From elderly grandparents to young children, these are the people known to still be captive.
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For many Israeli hostage families, the painful wait goes on There was a mix of hope and fear this weekend for the families of hostages expected to remain in Gaza.
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More hostages released by Hamas despite agonising delay Urgent diplomacy enables the release of 13 more Israelis and 39 Palestinian prisoners under the fragile Gaza truce deal.
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Gazans take stock of their damaged neighbourhoods during temporary truce Some residents have returned to northern Gaza during a four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas.
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Israel's Palestinian prisoner release a 'window of hope' in West Bank The return of 39 women and teenagers is being seen by some as a symbolic victory over Israel.
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What we know about hostage deal The agreement should see Hamas release 50 hostages during a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza.
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Israel-Gaza: Families' relief as hostages released Hostages including young children and elderly women are freed from Gaza during a temporary ceasefire.
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Israel hostages: Freed women and child helped out of ambulance They are some of the reported 24 hostages released by Hamas in Gaza and transferred into Egypt.
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Thai hostages: Relief for woman who feared boyfriend died in Hamas attack Kittiya Thuengsaeng feared her boyfriend was killed on 7 October - but now says he's been freed from Gaza.
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Gaza hostages: 'My father wasn’t released, but I’m happy for those families' Relatives of those held hostage by Hamas hope Friday's deal paves the way for more to be released.
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Israeli forces detain director of Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital Dr Mohammed Abu Salmiya was held as he evacuated patients to the south, colleagues say.
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