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BBC News - Top Stories

How Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze Ukraine -- Thousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces. -- Europe

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China places highest-ranking general under investigation -- President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals. -- Asia

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Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks

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Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run

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'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism

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India and EU set for 'mother of all deals' as Trump's tariff uncertainty looms

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I stop breathing ten times an hour when I'm asleep, and I had no idea - Sleep apnoea affects millions of people of all ages, genders and body types - but few of us know we have it.

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Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis -- Spain's vaunted reputation for its high-speed network has been humbled by disaster on the railways.

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English football has more South Asians than ever - but few are making it to the top -- There are more South Asian players in English football than ever before - but many feel there is more work to do.

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'Half of my friends were killed' - the girls returning to a school caught up in war -- Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.

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Is China quietly winning the AI race? -- The BBC's Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.

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Watch: Three things to know about Trump's Board of Peace

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Watch: 'It's incorrect' - US veterans react to Trump remarks on Nato in Afghanistan

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Record snowfall leaves cars stuck and people stranded in Russia's Far East

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Board of Peace, Zelensky and Musk - What happened before Trump left Davos?

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Watch: Empty shelves and road preparations as US readies for winter storm

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New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide -- Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.

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TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data -- Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.

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Indonesia landslide kills 7, dozens more missing -- Rescue teams are searching the West Java village for 83 people who are still unaccounted for.

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Canada health officials say no evidence of mystery brain illness in New Brunswick -- The results of the investigation add to a growing body of research that suggests patients may have diagnosable illnesses. -- US & Canada

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Iran eyewitness tells of escape as live fire hit protesters -- An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town. -- Middle East

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Pentagon to offer 'more limited' support to US allies in defence strategy shift

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Women filmed secretly for social media content - and then harassed online

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Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory

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Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence

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Canadian woman found dead on Australian beach likely died of drowning, autopsy finds

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Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes as second day of peace talks ends

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US braces for 'extremely dangerous' winter storm

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'He should apologise': Anger of veterans and relatives at Trump Nato remarks

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LIVE -- Premier League: Haaland on bench as Man City host Wolves, Spurs visit Burnley -- Follow live text coverage and radio commentary of Saturday's five Premier League games as Spurs visit Burnley and Man City host Wolves.

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LIVE - Steady Root steers England towards series-levelling target - Follow live text updates as England face Sri Lanka in the second of three one-day internationals in Colombo.

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Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup -- Bangladesh decide to boycott next month's T20 World Cup and their place at the tournament will be taken by Scotland.

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How 'lucky' Sinner became biggest winner in near 40C Melbourne heat -- Jannik Sinner's hopes of a third straight Australian Open title looked close to being over - then he benefitted from the heat creeping towards 40C.

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'In heat of moment' - Djokovic avoids another Slam default - Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic reaches the fourth round - but was he "three inches" from being disqualified? 2 hrs ago - Tennis

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West Ham two points off safety after fine win over Sunderland - A fantastic first-half performance helps West Ham blow away Sunderland and move to with two points of Premier League safety.

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LIVE - WSL: Arsenal damage Chelsea's title hopes with clinical win at Stamford Bridge - Watch BBC One, follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats as Chelsea play Arsenal in Women's Super League.

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