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Arrest over fire petition stirs public debate in Hong Kong

December 5, 2025 - 12:12
Miles Kwan was detained after he launched a petition demanding answers from Hong Kong authorities.
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Man who killed ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe apologises to his family

December 5, 2025 - 11:25
Tetsuya Yamagami said during his trial that he felt '"deeply sorry" towards Abe's widow Akie.
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Admiral testified Hegseth did not give 'kill them all' order, US lawmakers say

December 5, 2025 - 10:20
The admiral who gave the order for a second strike on an alleged drug boat briefed lawmakers about the incident, as the military confirmed another attack.
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Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man

December 5, 2025 - 10:13
The man allegedly tried to steal the diamond-studded egg named after the James Bond film Octopussy.
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Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man

December 5, 2025 - 10:13
The man allegedly tried to steal the diamond-studded egg named after the James Bond film Octopussy.
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Alert sent for Nevada earthquake that did not happen

December 5, 2025 - 06:50
An erroneous alert warning of a major Nevada earthquake reached as far as California before being withdrawn.
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Prominent anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza

December 5, 2025 - 06:45
His Popular Forces group says Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to resolve a family dispute and not killed by Hamas.
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Prominent anti-Hamas militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza

December 5, 2025 - 06:45
His Popular Forces group says Abu Shabab was shot while attempting to resolve a family dispute and not killed by Hamas.
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'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC

December 5, 2025 - 06:17
The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.
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'All Israeli people are with us', say parents of last dead hostage in Gaza

December 5, 2025 - 06:17
The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.
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Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of Jan 6, ending years-long manhunt

December 5, 2025 - 05:43
The bombs were placed the night before the 6 January riots, and were discovered as rioters began to storm the Capitol.
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Admiral testified Hegseth did not give 'kill them all' order, US lawmakers say

December 5, 2025 - 05:26
Admiral Frank Bradley, who gave the order for a second strike on a drug boat, was on Capitol Hill briefing lawmakers about the September incident.
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Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

December 5, 2025 - 04:52
There had been calls for Israel's exclusion over the war in Gaza, as well as unfair voting accusations.
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Israel strikes south Lebanon after first direct talks in decades

December 5, 2025 - 04:47
The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.
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Israel strikes south Lebanon after first direct talks in decades

December 5, 2025 - 04:47
The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.
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Trump hosts signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

December 5, 2025 - 04:17
The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.
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'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban

December 5, 2025 - 04:01
Australia is banning social media for everyone under 16 from December 10. The BBC spoke to two teenage content creators about how this might change their lives.
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Several countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

December 5, 2025 - 02:49
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.
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Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war

December 5, 2025 - 02:11
The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.
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Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests

December 5, 2025 - 01:23
Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.
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