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'We are poisoning ourselves': Ghana gold rush sparks environmental disaster

October 20, 2024 - 10:05
Rivers have been polluted and forests destroyed on a shocking scale by illegal gold miners.
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At least seven dead after ferry dock collapses in Georgia

October 20, 2024 - 09:54
Authorities say at least 20 people went into the water when the gangway collapsed.
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How a communist from the Tata family became one of Britain's first Asian MPs

October 20, 2024 - 09:29
Shapurji Saklatvala, who was a communist, fought for India's freedom in the UK in the 1900s.
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At least 73 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza, medics say

October 20, 2024 - 09:29
Israel says it hit a "Hamas terror target" and the number of casualties is "exaggerated" and does not match their reports.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'in the air'

October 20, 2024 - 08:14
A selection of pictures sent in by our readers on the theme of 'in the air'.
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Inside the world's first TV station run for and by people with learning disabilities

October 20, 2024 - 08:07
All the reporters at Norway's TV BRA are disabled or autistic.
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Netanyahu says he is undeterred after reported drone attack on his home

October 20, 2024 - 06:05
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was a failed attempt by Hezbollah to assassinate him.
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Gaza man says Hamas leader was killed in his home - 'I was shocked'

October 20, 2024 - 05:20
The Israeli military released drone footage it said showed Sinwar in a partially destroyed house before he was killed.
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Gaza man says Hamas leader was killed in his home - 'I was shocked'

October 20, 2024 - 05:20
The Israeli military released drone footage it said showed Sinwar in a partially destroyed house before he was killed.
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Russian cash-for-votes flows into Moldova as nation heads to polls

October 20, 2024 - 04:26
Sunday's presidential election is seen as a vote on whether the country looks east to Russia or west to the EU.
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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

October 20, 2024 - 04:22
Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.
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Mozambique opposition lawyer shot dead

October 20, 2024 - 04:22
Lawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.
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Beirut rocked by fresh Israeli air strikes

October 20, 2024 - 03:47
At least 12 strikes were reported Saturday in Beirut in the heaviest attack Lebanon's capital saw in more than a week.
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Beirut rocked by fresh Israeli air strikes

October 20, 2024 - 03:47
At least 12 strikes were reported Saturday in Beirut in the heaviest attack Lebanon's capital saw in more than a week.
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Trump says China respects him because Xi knows he is 'crazy'

October 20, 2024 - 02:43
Speaking to a newspaper editorial board, Trump said he would impose tariffs on China if it sought to blockade Taiwan.
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Trump says China respects him because Xi knows he is 'crazy'

October 20, 2024 - 02:43
Speaking to a newspaper editorial board, Trump said he would impose tariffs on China if it sought to blockade Taiwan.
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Boeing strikers to vote on 35% pay rise offer

October 20, 2024 - 02:06
About 33,000 unionised workers, mostly in Seattle, will decide this coming week whether to accept the deal.
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Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?

October 20, 2024 - 01:39
Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate.
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Who will lead Hamas after killing of Yahya Sinwar?

October 20, 2024 - 01:39
Hamas officials told the BBC Khalil al-Hayya, Sinwar's deputy, is considered a strong candidate.
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'You see us burning, you stay silent': Family’s agony over mother and sons burned to death in Gaza tent

October 19, 2024 - 23:22
Ahmed al-Dalou lost his wife and two sons after an Israeli strike burned their tent near Gaza’s Al-Aqsa hospital.
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