Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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Young Gazans hope for peace in new year as war with Israel goes on

Young Palestinians tell the BBC they want a return to peace and normality in 2024.

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New Year celebrations: How the world is welcoming 2024

People around the world gather to celebrate the new year, with fireworks shows in major cities.

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Venice to ban large tourist groups and loudspeakers

The new rules will come into effect in June and are part of an effort to ease the impact of tourism.

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Bangladesh sees dramatic rise in lightning deaths linked to climate change

Reported deaths and injuries due to lightning have risen dramatically in Bangladesh.

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Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.

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German and Dutch authorities fear repeat of NYE firework violence

Hundreds of people have been seen buying fireworks in Germany and the Netherlands ahead of celebrations.

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Ukraine war: At least 28 killed in biggest Russian bombardment yet

Moscow takes its tactic of hitting cities and suppressing Ukraine's population to a deadly new level.

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Odesa church: Clergyman narrowly avoids roof collapse after Russian attack

CCTV shows debris falling from the from the building's ceiling after Russian strikes hit the area.

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Northern Ethiopia facing famine, says official

A Tigray leader says his region is on the verge of starvation, which is denied by the federal government.

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Tony Chung: Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK

Tony Chung told the BBC he felt he had no control over his life, with police scrutinising his every move.

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Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso

The move is the latest sign that the former French colony is pivoting towards Russia.

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Trump denies bullying his way into Home Alone 2

The former US president angrily responds to comments from the film's director Chris Columbus.

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DR Congo elections: Fayulu's supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

Police have cracked down on an opposition protest to demand that the presidential poll be annulled.

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Jacques Delors: Architect of the modern European Union

Controversial EU leader who introduced the single market and championed the euro.

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FBI investigate threats against Colorado judges who ruled against Donald Trump

Police say judges who ruled that Donald Trump can't run for president in Colorado are facing death threats.

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Search resumes for Alaska woman swept under river ice

A weekend search found no trace of the woman, who entered the Eagle River near Anchorage in Alaska.

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Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza.

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Harmanpreet Kaur: India's power-hitting global women's cricket star

India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has taken women's cricket to the next level.

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Israel Gaza war: UN says no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza

A UN official speaks of "absolute carnage" after visiting a hospital with many injured in central Gaza.

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings.

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Israeli strike in Syria kills Iranian commander, Iran says

Seyyed Razi Mousavi, a key member of the Revolutionary Guards, died in an Israeli strike, Iran says.

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Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence.

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'Bethlehem is empty of joy - no Santa, no celebration'

The West Bank city of Bethlehem, usually bustling at this time of year, is subdued as war goes on in Gaza.

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Sri Lanka: Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation

Almost 15,000 suspected criminals and addicts are detained in a week-long operation, police say.

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Months after attacks, Pakistan’s Christians still feel unsafe

In August, dozens of churches and houses were torched by a mob in the city of Jaranwala.

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Dixie Chicks band founding member Laura Lynch dies in car crash

The former member of the US country music band dies after being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Texas.

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Zhu Ling: Woman dies decades after unsolved China poisoning

Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted.

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India drone strike: Cargo ship attacked off Gujarat coast

The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.

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Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.

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Rare video shows killer whale teaching its baby to hunt

An adult orca is seen singling out and subduing a dolphin so that its calf orca can practice its hunting techniques.

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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home -police

Police have arrested Electra Schrock for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.

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Watch: Police officer drags woman to safety from burning car

Dashcam footage captured the rescue and the woman was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

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Prague: Dramatic video from city shows people seen leaping from building ledge

A gunman entered Charles University killing 15 people in one of the country's worst fatal shootings.

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Alabama judge to rule on allowing execution by nitrogen

The state will look at the alternative execution method amid a spate of botched executions in the US.

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Fans can be convinced to back European Super League - organiser

A22 chief Bernd Reichart says fans and clubs can be convinced to back new plans for a breakaway European competition.

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Israel Gaza: What Gaza's death toll says about the war

Women and children are majority of those killed in the war, according to Hamas-run health ministry.

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Iceland volcano: Spectacular aerial footage shows scale

Drone footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air weeks after waiting on the seismic activity.

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'I don't want to be a number': Gaza deaths pass grim milestone

At least 8,000 children are among those killed since the war began, according to Hamas.

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Leaked Iran hijab documents call for mobile courts and jail terms for celebrities

"Confidential" documents obtained by the BBC show how Iran is dealing with women violating its dress code.

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Meta blocked access in Canada to news on Facebook and Instagram

Meta blocked news content on its platforms in Canada now that a law requires tech giants pay for it.

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Serial killer's ex-wife Monique Olivier convicted for part in murders

Monique Olivier, 75, was complicit in Michael Fourniret's murders, including of a British student.

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Apple halts some Watch sales in the US

The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm.

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Woman kidnapped by Hamas says she was 'shown off like a trophy'

Yarden Roman-Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and brought to Gaza during Hamas's 7 October attack.

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Footage shows inside of 'biggest ever' Gaza tunnel

The Israeli military has shown journalists what it says is the largest ever Hamas tunnel it has found in Gaza.

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Fourteen killed in Argentina as storm brings 150km/h winds

The storm damaged buildings and caused power cuts across Buenos Aires province over the weekend.

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Watch: Crocodiles seen in Australia floodwaters

Record rainfall driven by a tropical cyclone has caused widespread flooding in the country’s north-east.

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Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.

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Moment landslide crashes down mountainside into Lake Garda

The landslide created large waves and disrupted traffic on lakeside roads.

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Killed Gaza cameraman 'would bring joy to any place'

Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman Samer Abudaqa was killed by an Israel drone while working in Khan Younis.

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Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma 'won't vote for ANC'

Jacob Zuma says it would be a betrayal to campaign for Cyril Ramaphosa and has launched a new party.

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More big shipping firms stop Red Sea routes after attacks

MSC, the world's largest shipping group, becomes the fourth company to divert ships following attacks.

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Melania Trump makes rare speech at citizenship ceremony

The former first lady, originally from Slovenia, described the path to US citizenship as 'arduous'.

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What has Hungary's Orban got against Ukraine?

The Hungarian leader says his position is pragmatic as he argues Ukraine cannot win the war.

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Bull spotted galloping down New Jersey train tracks

Morning commuters were met with delays after the long-horned animal made an appearance on the tracks.

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EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky hails the decision as "a victory" for his country and Europe.

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Indonesia asks military to help farmers plant rice

Prolonged drought has reduced output of the staple crop in South East Asia's most populous country.

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Israeli soldiers' mosque behaviour condemned by IDF

A Jewish festival song was filmed sung from the minaret of a mosque in the West Bank city of Jenin.

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Moment elephant smashes van window in search of food in Sri Lanka

The driver remains remarkably calm, as the elephant pushes past him to reach food in the back seat.

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COP28: Three takeaways from the deal on fossil fuels

Climate reporter Esme Stallard breaks down the COP28 climate summit agreement - in less than a minute.

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Germany to cut green spending to meet budget rules

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition was thrown into crisis last month after its budget was ruled illegal.

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Zelensky pleads for more aid amid standoff in US Congress

Republicans remain "resolute" in demanding border policy reform in exchange for backing Ukraine aid.

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Claudine Gay: Harvard president won't lose job over Congress row

Claudine Gay faced anger after failing to say if students calling for the genocide of Jews would be disciplined.

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New pro-EU Polish PM Donald Tusk fleshes out programme

Donald Tusk promises a radical change in direction after eight years of nationalist rule.

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Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023

Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in their opening weekend.

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French left and right unite to stop migration bill

In a blow to Macron's government, opposition parties united to reject a major immigration bill.

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Mother and toddler killed in Tennessee tornadoes

Neighbours say Floriderma Perez, 31, was found with her two-year-old son still in her arms.

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Mthuli Ncube: Zimbabwe shock as finance minister named Africa's best

Mthuli Ncube was named "Best African Finance Minister of the Year" despite the country's economic turmoil.

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.

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Australian swimmers approach whale 'dangerously close' to shore

The humpback whale strayed into shallow waters, which caught the attention of swimmers.

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Elizabeth Magill: UPenn president quits amid antisemitism row

She has faced mounting calls to resign since giving controversial Congressional testimony.

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DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

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Shane MacGowan: Tribute to 'trailblazer' at Tipperary funeral

The late Pogues singer is hailed as a poet as family, fans and famous friends mourn him in Tipperary.

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Buffalo Bills coach apologises for 9/11 team talk reference

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott apologises for referencing the 9/11 hijackers in a team meeting in 2019.

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Moment Texas judge grants woman's request to abortion

Kate Cox says her foetus has a lethal abnormality that poses a risk to her health and future fertility.

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Gaza's food queues get longer and the hungry jump fences

As Gaza's food queues get longer, the UN says it cannot run a dependable humanitarian operation anymore.

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In pictures: Germany's Scholz lights first candle as Hanukkah celebrated around the world

The Festival of Lights is marked around the world amid a difficult time for Jewish communities

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Israel hostages in Gaza: We have evidence their health worsening, say families

A three-hour meeting between freed hostages and Israel's leaders turned tense, observers say.

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Turkmenistan: Former leader's football team sweeps league

A brand new team under the former president's patronage wins the championship with a 100% record.

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Chandrayaan-3: India Moon mission's propulsion module returns to Earth's orbit

Isro says the return of Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module is significant for future manned missions.

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China's debt outlook downgraded as economy slows

The Moody's credit rating agency warns of "broad downside risks" as the country faces a need for stimulus.

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Washington DC house explodes as police respond to call

A huge explosion destroys at least one home in a suburb of Washington DC as police executed a search warrant.

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Wakeskater plunges off Dubai skyscraper pool in 'world first'

A three-time world champion combined wakeskating and base jumping in a stunt performed in Dubai.

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Rushdi Abualouf: 'It's so much harder to watch Gaza from the outside'

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf talks about his sorrow at leaving Gaza and how he plans to go back some day.

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Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains batter India's southern coast

Thousands are evacuated and cars are swept away in southern India as Cyclone Michaung approaches.

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Beyoncé: Meet the designer who made her sparkle on tour

Hundreds of hours go into Gaurav Gupta's designs for Beyoncé, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.

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South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections

The BBC's Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year - 30 years since apartheid ended.

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Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza.

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Hong Kong: Protest leader Agnes Chow jumps bail

The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.

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Watch moment powerful quake strikes Philippines

Videos show the violent tremors from two earthquakes in the Philippines.

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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war

Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues.

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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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Philippines earthquake: Tsunami warning after powerful quake hits

People near the coast in parts of the island of Mindanao were told to evacuate to higher ground.

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Ethiopia pilgrims return to Aksum for festival in Ark of Covenant city

Aksum's authorities say half a million people are there for the first time since the Tigray war ended.

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