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Philippines earthquake: Tsunami warning after powerful quake hits

December 3, 2023 - 01:57
People near the coast in parts of the island of Mindanao were told to evacuate to higher ground.
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Russia LGBT: Police raid Moscow gay clubs, media say

December 3, 2023 - 00:37
The reported raids come a day after the country's Supreme Court outlawed the "LGBT movement".
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COP28: Big promises on oil but environmentalists wary

December 2, 2023 - 23:25
Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.
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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

December 2, 2023 - 21:57
Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.
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Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

December 2, 2023 - 19:23
In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.
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Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

December 2, 2023 - 18:19
Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013.
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Bologna's leaning tower sealed off over fears it could collapse

December 2, 2023 - 15:06
Work has begun on a barrier around the Garisenda Tower and authorities say the situation is 'critical'.
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Quinto Inuma: Peru environmentalist who fought for Amazon shot dead

December 2, 2023 - 14:12
The government expressed "deep regret" over Quinto Inuma's death, describing the attack as "cowardly".
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'Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!' - Home Alone actor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

December 2, 2023 - 13:31
Macaulay Culkin unveils his Hollywood star and says the honour is meaningful to him as a father.
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Congo cobalt: TikTokers quit vaping amid mining concerns

December 2, 2023 - 12:09
A swell of online interest in the central African nation has young adults questioning what they puff.
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Judge rejects Trump's immunity claim in 2020 election case

December 2, 2023 - 11:42
Donald Trump had argued his questioning of the 2020 election fell within his presidential duties.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Locals ask if they're worth the trouble

December 2, 2023 - 11:22
Metro tickets will cost more, rentals are soaring and Paris faces months of disruption.
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Ex-gang member charged with stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times

December 2, 2023 - 11:08
The prisoner allegedly said he attacked Chauvin on Black Friday as a symbolic link to Black Lives Matter.
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Bowen: US sets clearer red lines for Israel as ceasefire ends

December 2, 2023 - 09:59
If Israel kills as many in south Gaza as the north, Biden will have to decide whether he can keep giving Israel as much support.
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Week in pictures: 25 November - 1 December 2023

December 2, 2023 - 09:51
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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Climate change: The young activists changing the sceptics' minds

December 2, 2023 - 09:48
Engaging with climate sceptics can be a challenge - but some people are trying to change their minds.
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Feminist icon Gloria Steinem on 'lethal' desire to control wombs

December 2, 2023 - 09:40
Bodily autonomy should be top of the women’s rights agenda, says the 89-year-old activist.
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COP28: Huge rise in oil drilling expected from hosts UAE

December 2, 2023 - 09:02
The UAE's state oil company is set to be the world's second biggest producer, analysis shows.
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Protester sets themself on fire outside Israel consulate in Atlanta, Georgia

December 2, 2023 - 07:20
A security guard who attempted to intervene was also injured in the incident and taken to hospital.
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The Indian siblings taking the chess world by storm

December 2, 2023 - 07:07
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and his sister Vaishali are among the world's best chess players.
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