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BBC News - World

Ukraine's allies voice concerns over US plan to end war - Leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan say the plan needs "additional work" but includes elements "essential for a just and lasting peace". Just now - World

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What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war -- There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.

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Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school -- The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

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Will Trump's no-show eclipse South Africa's G20 moment? -- The host nation's goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

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Jair Bolsonaro arrested after being deemed a flight risk -- The former Brazilian president is suspected of damaging an ankle bracelet as part of an alleged escape plan. -- Latin America

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Five takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meeting -- It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year - instead, both men gave one another praise. -- US & Canada

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Grizzly bear on loose after attacking school group in Canada, injuring 11 -- A male teacher "got the whole brunt" of the attack and some children were hit with bear spray.

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Seven bodyguards arrested over Mexican mayor's murder -- Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of cartel violence, was gunned down in public on 1 November.

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US judge resigns after being disciplined for wearing Elvis wig in court -- In court, Judge Thornhill would play the singer's music from his phone and make "irrelevant" references to him.

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India's blind women cricketers chase history at first T20 World Cup -- Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.

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Anti-Hamas armed groups seek future role under Gaza peace plan -- Several groups - some of them backed by Israel - are ranged against Hamas in Gaza, with complex and overlapping ties.

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Our babies were taken after 'biased' parenting test - now we're fighting to get them back -- The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.

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Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat -- Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

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Christian converts are among the Iranians being sent home from US -- Iranians who have converted to Christianity and had their asylum claims rejected speak to the BBC.

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Steve Rosenberg: Putin uncompromising as leaked plan reaches Moscow -- Russia and Ukraine may be about to enter a period of intense diplomacy, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

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Tracking build-up of US military planes and warships near Venezuela -- The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

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BBC visits US-led Gaza ceasefire monitoring centre in Israel -- Soldiers from more than 20 countries, diplomats and aid workers are based at the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC).

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'Huge columns of smoke': BBC at the scene of fire at COP30 -- Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out.

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Watch: Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star -- The late actor, who passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his role as Marvel's Black Panther.

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Watch: Indonesia's Semeru volcano spews giant ash clouds as it erupts -- Java Island's tallest mountain, a volcano called Mount Semeru, has spewed tall plumes of ash clouds that engulfed bridges and the surrounding countryside.

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Japan's largest urban fire in decades rips through 170 buildings -- Local media say one person was killed in the fire in the city of Oita, on the Japanese island of Kyushu.

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Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80 -- His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".

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Drones spotted near Dutch military base -- It is the latest in a series of mysterious drone sightings at military sites in northern Europe.

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Ukraine's allies hold talks on White House peace plan at G20 -- The gathering in South Africa comes as US President Donald Trump gives Ukraine until Thursday to agree to the deal.

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Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit Congress after Epstein files feud -- A falling out with the US president erupted amid her relentless calls to release documents on the late paedophile.

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Captain Cummins could return for second Ashes Test -- Australia captain Pat Cummins says he could be fit to return for the second Ashes Test next month.

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No All Blacks without Donegal man who died at Passchendaele -- The legacy of Dave Gallaher, the Irish-born All Blacks captain, has been remembered in County Donegal.

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