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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers to dig by hand to rescue trapped workers

November 25, 2023 - 23:07
Officials in India say the rescue operation could be delayed by a further four or five days.
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Watch: Moment Israeli boy reunites with dad after hostage ordeal

November 25, 2023 - 21:55
Nine-year-old Ohad Munder, held by Hamas for seven weeks, ran towards his father on Friday.
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Long queues for fuel on second day of Gaza truce

November 25, 2023 - 21:35
The pause in fighting allows Gazans to gather supplies, search for loved ones and assess the widespread damage.
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Israel's Palestinian prisoner release a 'window of hope' in West Bank

November 25, 2023 - 19:54
The return of 39 women and teenagers is being seen by some as a symbolic victory over Israel.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by biggest drone attack since war began

November 25, 2023 - 19:10
Thousands of homes are without power after Russia bombarded the capital over six hours.
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Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll

November 25, 2023 - 18:18
President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.
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Mount Etna sprays lava into Sicily's night sky

November 25, 2023 - 18:18
Europe's most active volcano spurts lava near Italy's city of Catania.
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Trafalgar Square: Norwegian Christmas tree felled ahead of London journey

November 25, 2023 - 16:45
A tree is given to London every year as a token of thanks for support in the Second World War.
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Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison - US media reports

November 25, 2023 - 14:07
The ex-police officer who murdered George Floyd is thought to have survived the attack.
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Gaza hostages: 'My father wasn’t released, but I’m happy for those families'

November 25, 2023 - 09:54
Relatives of those held hostage by Hamas hope Friday's deal paves the way for more to be released.
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Week in pictures: 18-24 November 2023

November 25, 2023 - 09:47
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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Khtek: The Moroccan rapper who is grateful to have bi-polar disorder

November 25, 2023 - 09:45
Khtek, one of Morocco's biggest rappers, talks to the BBC about sexism and mental illness.
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Huda Kattan: Beauty industry is sexist, says make-up icon

November 25, 2023 - 09:39
Huda Kattan, the influencer and owner of Huda Beauty, says the cosmetics industry objectifies women.
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Harvard under fire for helping elite skip the queue

November 25, 2023 - 09:29
Children of past students are favoured in admissions - now state legislators are calling for this to end.
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When this truce ends, the decisive next phase of war begins

November 25, 2023 - 09:23
If Israel decides to go south, a larger humanitarian disaster could be looming, writes Paul Adams.
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Dublin riots: Immigrations complicated role in growing Ireland's far right

November 25, 2023 - 09:17
Ireland's police chief blames riots in Dublin on a "hooligan faction driven by far-right ideology".
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What Geert Wilders' victory means for Dutch society

November 25, 2023 - 09:13
After his Dutch election win. will the anti-Islam populist leader be able to effect any of his ideas?
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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

November 25, 2023 - 08:02
The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.
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Israel-Gaza: Families' relief as hostages released

November 25, 2023 - 07:48
Hostages including young children and elderly women are freed from Gaza during a temporary ceasefire.
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Adult Survivors Act deadline prompts rush of sexual assault lawsuits

November 25, 2023 - 05:26
A number of celebrities have been accused of sexual assault in recent weeks, in part due to a legal deadline.
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