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Russia returns four abducted Ukrainian children in Qatari deal

October 16, 2023 - 20:30
The return, part of a deal mediated by Qatar, could lead to the return of thousands more children.
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What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?

October 16, 2023 - 20:12
The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.
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Poland election earthquake: What happens next?

October 16, 2023 - 19:25
The ruling party is on course to lose its majority - and an opposition coalition has the numbers to replace it.
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Men jailed for India 'house of horrors' murder freed

October 16, 2023 - 18:56
The two men had been convicted of raping and murdering 19 women and children in 2005.
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Buildings flattened in Gaza refugee camp

October 16, 2023 - 18:10
In footage from Saturday, people can be seen walking through huge piles of rubble.
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DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing

October 16, 2023 - 16:34
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
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Former Bank of China boss arrested on bribery charges

October 16, 2023 - 14:19
He is the latest banker to be prosecuted under Chinese President Xi's anti-corruption crackdown.
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Daniel Noboa elected Ecuador's youngest president

October 16, 2023 - 11:35
Mr Noboa will be sworn in on 25 November after beating Luisa González in the second round of voting.
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Same-sex marriage: The lesbian activist seeking equal rights in India

October 16, 2023 - 09:02
Maya Sharma doesn't believe in marriage but has petitioned India's Supreme Court to legalise same-sex union.
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Boy, 6, killed in anti-Muslim attack, say US police

October 16, 2023 - 08:24
Police in Illinois link the killing of a boy and injuries to a woman to the ongoing Israel-Gaza war.
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A spooked and lonely Taiwan looks for new friends

October 16, 2023 - 07:09
China's incessant military drills drive Taiwan to look for support.
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Dariush Mehrjui: Iranian director and wife found dead

October 16, 2023 - 06:19
Authorities in Iran say the couple was found dead at home after sustaining knife wound injuries.
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Poland's ruling party set to lose power - exit poll

October 16, 2023 - 04:29
Right-wing Law and Justice leads, the poll suggests, but may struggle to secure a third term.
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Gaza doctor: We consume a month’s medical supplies a day

October 16, 2023 - 04:08
British Palestinian Surgeon, Prof Ghassan Abu-Sittah, describes the "overwhelming" numbers of wounded coming to Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital.
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One week in Gaza: 'There are no safe places here'

October 16, 2023 - 03:34
Bombs, shortages, a life on the run. Bisan Owda, a filmmaker, has been documenting her days under siege.
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Hong Kong: 11kg suspected cocaine found in motorised wheelchair

October 16, 2023 - 02:42
A 51-year-old man could face life in prison after the discovery by Hong Kong airport officials.
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Khan Younis: A Gaza city on its knees, now with a million mouths to feed

October 16, 2023 - 00:38
A desperate and destitute tide of humanity has washed into Khan Younis. And there is no help.
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Supernova festival: One week on - survivor recalls traumatic escape from party

October 15, 2023 - 23:41
Shye Weinstein recorded on camera how he and his friends fled the site stormed by Hamas gunmen, who killed at least 260 people.
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Ecuador chooses president during wave of violence

October 15, 2023 - 22:29
Ecuadoreans are casting their votes in the presidential run-off overshadowed by a violent crime wave.
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Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel: 'Our second country is bleeding'

October 15, 2023 - 22:03
Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel relocate for a second time following Hamas's surprise attack.
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