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RSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacre sanctioned in UK

December 12, 2025 - 23:32
The UK accuses Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, of committing acts of violence against civilians.
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Russia hits back at Europe's big plan to loan Moscow's frozen cash to Ukraine

December 12, 2025 - 22:55
Russia's central bank says it is suing Belgium's Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
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Disguises, freezing waves, and a special forces veteran: Inside rescue to sneak Nobel winner out of Venezuela

December 12, 2025 - 21:51
The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed “very rough seas” in “pitch-black darkness”.
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Inside the Colombian cathedral built 180m underground

December 12, 2025 - 21:44
The idea came from the miners building makeshift altars in the mine in the 1930s, to pray for their safety before starting their shifts.
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Germany accuses Russia of 2024 cyber-attack and disinformation

December 12, 2025 - 21:20
The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference.
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Ghanaian influencer charged over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans

December 12, 2025 - 20:47
He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.
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Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash

December 12, 2025 - 19:29
The deal comes months after Prada faced backlash for allegedly appropriating a sandal design made by Indian artisans.
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'It was little kids': Taylor Swift breaks down as she talks of Southport attack

December 12, 2025 - 19:28
The singer met met families and victims of the Southport stabbing attack, backstage during her Eras tour last year.
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About 200 West African soldiers in Benin for 'clean-up' after failed coup

December 12, 2025 - 18:02
This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.
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Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules

December 12, 2025 - 17:27
California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.
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Taylor Swift shown breaking down in tears after she met UK attack families

December 12, 2025 - 17:00
Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.
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Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak

December 12, 2025 - 16:37
The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting
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Famous crocodile wrangler jailed for evidence tampering

December 12, 2025 - 16:28
Former Netflix star Matt Wright was found guilty of lying to police over a fatal chopper crash in 2022.
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Famous crocodile wrangler jailed for evidence tampering

December 12, 2025 - 16:28
Former Netflix star Matt Wright was found guilty of lying to police over a fatal chopper crash in 2022.
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Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins

December 12, 2025 - 15:59
The French-made role-playing game is named game of the year and also picks up prizes for music and performance.
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Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel

December 12, 2025 - 15:56
The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.
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Flood misery for Gazans awaiting next stage of peace plan

December 12, 2025 - 14:43
Gazans in tents have been hit by heavy rain as failure to find last Israeli hostage risks derailing peace plan.
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Maduro says Trump wants Venezuela's oil. But is that the real US goal?

December 12, 2025 - 14:42
The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.
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Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest of Israel

December 12, 2025 - 14:31
The Swiss singer says there is a "clear conflict" between Israel's continued participation in the event and the values Eurovision stands for.
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Indiana Republicans defy Trump to reject new voting map

December 12, 2025 - 12:51
Some say they were targeted with death threats and other forms of intimidation over the vote.
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