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South Carolina mother asks to be freed 30 years after killing two sons

November 21, 2024 - 00:49
Susan Smith was convicted of killing her boys by strapping them into a car which she allowed to roll into a lake.
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Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights

November 21, 2024 - 00:18
Charities worry it could block a crucial deal giving women more support in the face of climate change.
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Israeli strikes on Syria's Palmyra kill 36, state media say

November 21, 2024 - 00:03
A UK-based monitor says the strikes hit a weapons warehouse and the homes of Iran-backed fighters.
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Jihadist police chief of Timbuktu jailed for war crimes

November 20, 2024 - 22:53
Prosecutors say he led a "reign of terror" after the city was overrun by an al-Qaeda-linked group in 2012.
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Death penalty for Thai woman accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide

November 20, 2024 - 22:45
The woman, dubbed Am Cyanide, is believed to be among the worst serial killers in Thai history.
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Death penalty for Thai woman accused of murdering 14 friends with cyanide

November 20, 2024 - 22:45
The woman, dubbed Am Cyanide, is believed to be among the worst serial killers in Thai history.
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Zelensky says Ukraine will lose war if US cuts funding

November 20, 2024 - 21:50
US President-elect Donald Trump has campaigned on a promise to end America's involvement in wars.
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Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says

November 20, 2024 - 21:35
The UN says bakeries and kitchens have shut down due to limited supplies in the region.
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Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top roles

November 20, 2024 - 20:08
Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.
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Zelensky says Ukraine will lose war if US cuts funding

November 20, 2024 - 19:48
US President-elect Donald Trump has campaigned on a promise to end America's involvement in wars.
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'Never': Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in landmark trial

November 20, 2024 - 18:13
Lai, one of the most influential pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong, is accused of colluding with foreign forces.
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Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over crypto investments

November 20, 2024 - 15:00
New evidence suggests the YouTuber promoted investments without revealing his financial interest in them.
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Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over crypto investments

November 20, 2024 - 15:00
New evidence suggests the YouTuber promoted investments without revealing his financial interest in them.
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Palestinian olive harvest under threat from Israeli attacks and restrictions

November 20, 2024 - 14:59
Harvesting olives is an economic necessity for many Palestinians, but it is increasingly precarious.
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Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines

November 20, 2024 - 13:47
A US official tells the BBC the mines will be given soon, as Russia advances steadily in the east.
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MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks

November 20, 2024 - 13:15
The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.
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MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks

November 20, 2024 - 13:15
The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.
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Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai testifies for first time

November 20, 2024 - 12:46
Lai, one of the most influential pro-democracy figures in the city, is accused of colluding with foreign forces.
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Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal TV networks

November 20, 2024 - 12:33
MSNBC, CNBC, USA, E!, Syfy and the Golf Channel will be moved to the new company.
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