Inactive Google accounts to be deleted from Friday

The tech giant will start deleting accounts that are not being used.

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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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Ukraine: Russian general 'blown up on mine'

Several pro-Kremlin sources reported Maj-Gen Vladimir Zavadsky's death, but his location is unclear.

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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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COP28: Can a climate summit in an oil state change anything?

The big issues facing global leaders gathering for the world's most important climate summit.

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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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Slovenia Covid: Thousands to get lockdown fine refunds

One man fined €400 (£350) for eating a burek pasty outdoors in 2020 will get his money back.

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Gaza families live 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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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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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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Indo-Chinese cuisine makes a splash in US dining

The cuisine, wildly popular in Indian streets and restaurants, is now finding a place on food menus in the US.

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The homeless handyman and the wealthy widow: Love or something darker?

When a drifter moves in with an older rich woman they say they are in love - but a family is torn apart.

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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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Who are the released Israeli hostages?

Twenty-four hostages captured during the 7 October attacks have been released by Hamas.

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How the Israel-Hamas hostage deal came together

The "excruciating process" involved four countries, spy masters and presidential calls, a US official says.

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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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Pakistan charging refugees $830 to leave

Pakistan is charging undocumented refugees an $830 exit fee to leave the country if they arrived without a visa.

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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 border with Russia after migrants encouraged to cross.

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Russian authorities crack down on abortion access amid demographic crisis

Authorities in Russia are aiming to limit abortion access in an effort to boost population growth.

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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 allegedly shows A$AP Rocky bearing gun

The rapper will stand trial on charges that he fired a pistol in a feud with a former childhood friend in 2021.

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US court rolls back key voting rights protection

Only the US attorney general, not individuals, can appeal racist voting practices, a federal court finds.

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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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Albania: Opposition politicians set off coloured smoke bombs in parliament

The smoke flares and fire were part of an attempt to try and stop the chamber voting on the 2024 budget.

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US ex-President Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn dies aged 96

The Carter Center says the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter died peacefully with her family by her side.

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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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Taylor Swift appears out of breath at Rio concert

Video showed the singer gasping for air in between songs during her performance in the stifling heat.

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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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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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Canadian man guilty of Muslim family's murders in Ontario

Four members of the Afzaal family died after they were deliberately run over with a truck in Ontario.

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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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Ethiopian artist Julie Mehretu breaks African art-world record again

Julie Mehretu's painting becomes the most expensive by an African-born artist to be sold at auction.

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Iceland volcano: Peninsula faces 'decades' of instability

Eruptions on the south-western Reykjanes Peninsula may mark a new cycle, warn Icelandic meteorologists.

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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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Matthew Perry: Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer pay tribute

"We loved him deeply," says Jennifer Aniston following the death of her Friends co-star.

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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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Footballer Luis Díaz reunited with father after kidnapping

The Liverpool footballer cried as he hugged his father who was held by Colombian ELN rebels for 12 days.

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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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US airstrikes target more Iran-backed bases in Syria

The Pentagon says these "self-defence strikes" are in response to attacks on its bases.

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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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Escaped circus lion roams around Italian town before capture

Video shows the big cat, which escaped from a circus, wandering along a residential street.

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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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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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Somalia floods: UN warns of 'once-in-a-century event'

More than 1.6 million people could be affected by the unusually heavy seasonal rains.

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Gaza diaries: ‘We are totally broken’

Teacher Farida and Khalid, a medical supplier, describe life in Gaza, besieged and under attack.

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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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Jenin raid: At least 10 Palestinians killed in clashes in West Bank city

Israel deployed drones and bulldozers amid one of the deadliest recent raids on the West Bank city.

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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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Star of David graffiti in Paris - the Russian connection

Around 250 blue Stars of David - similar to the one on the Israeli flag - appeared on Paris buildings.

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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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Second Colorado officer acquitted in Elijah McClain death

Two of three officers to face trial in the 23-year-old's 2019 death have been found not guilty.

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Israel-Gaza war: 'I couldn't believe it was possible to kidnap an 85-year-old woman'

Adva Ada's 85-year-old grandmother was taken into Gaza on a golf cart after her kibbutz was attacked.

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World Press Photo exhibition: Hungary museum head sacked over LGBT content

A top curator is accused of breaking a controversial law that restricts materials for under-18s.

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Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as boss of dating app

Billionaire Whitney Wolfe Herd, who created the firm in 2014, will be replaced by Slack's chief.

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The writers who reached out across the divide

An Israeli and Palestinian set up a group to share experiences of life in Gaza. And then the war broke out.

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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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Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available.

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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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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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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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Ukraine war: Zelensky says Israel-Gaza conflict taking focus away from fighting

One of Russia's goals is to draw global attention away from the war in Europe, says Ukraine's president.

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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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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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Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis pleads not guilty to murder

Duane "Keffe D" Davis was arrested in September in connection with the 1996 drive-by shooting.

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Tanzanian student in Israel: 'Shift change saved me, but my friends are Hamas hostages'

A Tanzanian student tells the BBC how a timetable change stopped him being taken hostage with his friends.

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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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Dancing Queen! Camilla in Kenya animal sanctuary visit

The Queen joined a traditional dance in Nairobi and stopped to feed orphaned elephants.

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