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BBC News - Top Stories

'It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives -- Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia's Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds. -- Africa

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First kiss dates back 21 million years, say scientists -- A new study looks at how the mouth-on-mouth smooch came into being, and concludes that Neanderthals also kissed. -- Science & Environment

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Scotland qualify for first men's World Cup in 28 years after Denmark epic

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BBC in Dhaka: 'The trial may be over... anger very much remains'

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Loose wire on ship may have led to Baltimore bridge collapse, report says

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Cloudflare apologises for outage which took down X and ChatGPT

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Cristiano Ronaldo to visit White House on same day as Saudi crown prince

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The only 'no' vote on releasing Epstein files

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Roblox blocks children from chatting to adult strangers - One of the world's most popular gaming platforms has faced criticism for its child safety record. 3 hrs ago

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Will Trump's tariff rollback lower food prices? -- The White House's move to lower tariffs on food items sent a big political signal. But will shoppers see relief? -- US & Canada

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When will the Epstein files be released now that the Senate agreed to make them public? -- The House passed - and the Senate agreed to pass - a bill forcing the release of Epstein files, but legal hurdles remain. -- US & Canada

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Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death -- Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in. -- Middle East

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Wicked sequel is 'more captivating' than original - This "emotionally soaring" sequel is "more captivating" than the first film, our critic finds.

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A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree -- When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

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Why India's poorest state continues to struggle with illegal alcohol sales -- Efforts to crack down on bootlegging continue nine years after prohibition was introduced in Bihar.

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'Quiet, piggy': Trump responds to reporter after Epstein question

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Trump says Saudi crown prince 'knew nothing' about Jamal Khashoggi's murder

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New video shows stunning Aurora Borealis over South Dakota

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Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London

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US House expected to approve resolution to release Epstein files -- But it may take a while to see the documents following Tuesday's vote, as the Senate must also approve the resolution. -- US & Canada

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Brazil creates new Indigenous territories during protest-hit COP30 -- President Lula's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment.

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Australian murderer sues for right to eat Vegemite behind bars -- Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria's jails denies him the right to "enjoy his culture".

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Congress approves bill to release Epstein files that will head to Trump's desk

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'Things happen' - Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing

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Epstein saga reveals Republican rifts - and the power of Trump's base

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On the front line of Europe's standoff with Russia's sanction-busting shadow fleet

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Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business

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Tom Cruise on his first Oscar: Making films 'is who I am'

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Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release

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Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

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US court blocks Texas from using newly redrawn voting maps

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The whole country is against you when you play in Australia - Finn -- Former England fast bowler Steven Finn explains why touring Australia as an England cricketer is an experience like no other.

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Zizou sinks France as Davis Cup talks planned with top stars -- Belgium beat France in the opening match at the Davis Cup Finals, as organisers confirm discussions will be held over the tournament's future format.

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'Scotland cash in almost 30 years of glorious failure as dreams come true' -- A generation of Scotland fans witness the greatest game of their lives on an astonishing night at Hampden. Nick McPheat was among them.

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Fears Arsenal's Gabriel could be out until January -- Arsenal are set to discover the full extent of the thigh injury suffered by centre-back Gabriel while on international duty with Brazil.

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