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BBC News - Top Stories

Why do rumours of Kim Jong Un's death keep returning?

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LIVE - Man charged with attacking Australian MP silent and emotionless as he faces court for first time - Brendan Nugent is charged with intentionally hitting Helen Haines with a car. The MP remains in a critical condition.

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What we know about Australian MP hit by car in alleged deliberate attack -- Helen Haines was hit by a car twice in what the prime minister said appeared to be a "deliberate act".

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Borneo burning: Life on the frontline of South East Asia's toxic haze -- A "Super El Niño" has fuelled months-long fires in Indonesia, making hundreds of thousands of people sick.

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France is divided over who to blame for and what to learn from weekend riots

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Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge

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Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say

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As Kim Jong Un appears in photos, why do rumours of his death keep coming back?

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Is Donald Trump ready to do business with Myanmar?

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Trump and Zelensky appear at loggerheads despite Oslo optimism -- The Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.

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Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed? -- The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.

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Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right -- More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.

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I left state secrets on the train - I'm proof you can recover from the biggest mistake of your life -- Top civil servant Richard Jackson recounts that fateful day and how he recovered in the aftermath.

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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'Let's move on': Albertans react to separatist movement setback

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Watch: Why does Prince Harry want to 'work it out' with his father and brother?

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US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'

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Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder -- France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.

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BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close -- The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

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King praises Strait of Hormuz peace efforts at glittering banquet -- The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit. -- UK

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Cornell Jane Doe says embattled university head doubted her gang-rape allegation -- As a no-confidence vote looms, Cornell says the characterisation of the head's reaction is "incorrect". -- US & Canada

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Alberta's decisive decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump

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Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?

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Zelensky says US intelligence sharing 'works now' after talks with Trump envoy in Oslo

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'Great result for Canada', says Carney as Alberta votes to reject separatism

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Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger being considered

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Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat

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Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS

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How plans to revamp a DC golf course landed Trump in a messy legal dispute

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No jeopardy but loads of fun - Champions League sets new goals record -- It was goals galore again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the competition setting a new record this season. -- European Football

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The night 'ruthless' Ngumoha came of age for Liverpool -- Rio Ngumoha produces a coming-of-age performance in Liverpool's comeback win over Villarreal, writes Aadam Patel.

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Carrick wants more clean sheets to turn season around -- Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League.

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McTominay scores twice as Napoli beat Bodo/Glimt - Scott McTominay scores his first goals since undergoing heart surgery as Napoli claim a thrilling 4-3 victory over Bodo/Glimt.

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No Haaland, no problem - can Foden be Man City's alternative goalscorer? -- Phil Foden's magnificent man-of-the-match display in Manchester City's Champions League win against AEK Athens serves as a reminder of his talent and ability to influence games.

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Doue impresses as PSG beat Barcelona in thriller - Desire Doue, Lamine Yamal and Vitinha score superb individual goals as Champions League holders Paris St-Germain overcome Barcelona at Parc des Princes.

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Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat -- England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi.

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