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BBC News - World

Thousands without power in Kyiv after massive Russian attack - Authorities say a third of residents in the Ukrainian capital have been left without heating in freezing weather. 2 hrs ago - Europe

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The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

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Almost one million people have been displaced since hostilities resumed earlier this month.

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The Ukrainian president says he will see his US counterpart in Florida, as Kyiv's mayor says Russia launched new air strikes on the capital.

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Born on 16 December last year in Indian-administered Kashmir, the sheep has been named Tarmeem.

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Heavy snow is expected in New York and southern Connecticut during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

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The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.

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Police say the attacker, from the occupied West Bank, ran over at least one person before stabbing another victim several miles away.

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Blast at Syrian mosque during Friday prayers leaves at least eight dead -- The explosion in Homs targeted a predominantly Alawite area, a sect that has faced crackdowns and violence since the fall of former-President Bashar al-Assad.

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'We will vote but not with our hearts': Inside the election staged by Myanmar's military rulers -- This is the first election since the army's coup in early 2021 - and it is being widely condemned as a sham.

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US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria -- President Trump has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadists.

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Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says -- The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.

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Ex-Malaysia PM Najib Razak given 15-year jail term over state funds scandal -- Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

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California downpours ease but flood and mudslide risks linger -- Even modest additional rainfall could trigger floods and mudslides in saturated areas, forecasters warn.

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They survived deadly floods. Now they're raising white flags - but not in surrender -- Weeks after floods ravaged the island of Sumatra, many still do not have access to clean water and food.

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Pope Leo urges 'courage' to end Ukraine war in first Christmas address -- The pope also laments the condition of Palestinians during his address to worshippers at the Vatican.

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Her husband's kidnapping became Malaysia's biggest mystery. Then came a stunning confession -- Nine years after her husband disappeared, Susanna Liew had a stunning legal win in one of Malaysia's biggest mysteries.

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Both of these influencers are successful - but only one is human -- Some say AI is ruining social media, but others see its potential to democratise who gains fame online.

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Should a top Russian archaeologist face trial for digging in occupied Crimea? -- The case of a scholar wanted in Ukraine sparked a debate on the relationship between museums and the Russian state.

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India's solar boom faces a hidden waste problem -- A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.

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Watch: Pope Leo's plea for peace in Christmas message -- Pope Leo calls for an end to conflicts around the world in Christmas speech.

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Where is Santa now? Trump answers kids' Christmas calls to Norad tracker -- Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.

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Watch: Moment robbers rip ATM from inside Texas store -- The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.

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Ho Ho No! Santa pulled over for speeding in Ohio -- Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast".

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