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Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament

December 22, 2025 - 11:49
The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.
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Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria

December 22, 2025 - 11:25
Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.
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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market

December 22, 2025 - 10:05
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Divided between two states, the town at the heart of America's abortion debate

December 22, 2025 - 09:07
The only abortion clinic in town is fighting an eviction notice and other efforts to shut it down.
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'I knew something was seriously wrong - again': Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years

December 22, 2025 - 07:18
The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.
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'I knew something was seriously wrong - again': Bondi area reels from two deadly attacks in two years

December 22, 2025 - 07:18
The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores scarred and traumatised.
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A memorial ends - but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again

December 22, 2025 - 07:18
The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores physically scarred and traumatised.
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In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election

December 22, 2025 - 07:08
The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.
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In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election

December 22, 2025 - 07:08
The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.
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US reportedly pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela

December 22, 2025 - 06:23
The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
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Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack

December 22, 2025 - 00:25
A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".
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Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank

December 21, 2025 - 23:38
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank

December 21, 2025 - 23:38
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia

December 21, 2025 - 21:08
At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve.
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Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia

December 21, 2025 - 21:08
At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve.
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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims

December 21, 2025 - 20:20
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is booed as he arrives at the memorial event.
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Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files

December 21, 2025 - 16:42
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
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Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack

December 21, 2025 - 15:10
Police say another 10 people were injured in the township shooting near Johannesburg, and a manhunt is under way.
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How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force

December 21, 2025 - 15:05
With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.
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How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force

December 21, 2025 - 15:05
With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.
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