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Mbappé sorry for 'ill-judged' Mao remark after backlash in China -- The France star had referred to the former Chinese leader as a "dictator" during an interview about memes. -- Asia

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Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global -- The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents. The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale -- BBC InDepth

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How 'Lula's Army' WhatsApp channel helped turn Brazil election around -- Millions joined a 'Lula's Army' channel that helped to transform online enthusiasm into real-world mobilisation. -- Latin America

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Manhunt under way for Tennessee killer who escaped prison through a fence -- Morley was given a life sentence for the 2022 killing of his co-worker Cody Birchfield.

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West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on -- Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.

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FBI raids California home tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell - US media -- The California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.

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'I earned the respect': First woman football captain at University of Manitoba -- Maya Turner was recently named one of the University of Manitoba's seven captains, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.

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Turnout so far highest on record as Israelis vote in pivotal election -- The elections - the first since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the wars which followed - are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Norway and Finland leaders hold rare call with Putin -- This is the first time European leaders have had direct communication with Russia's president in more than a year.

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Lula's comeback in Brazil dents Trump's ambitions for Latin America -- The Trump-Lula relationship may have thawed, but several issues could reignite tensions between the two leaders.

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Jordan carries out deadly strike in Syria in retaliation for church attack -- The attack on a village in Syria killed five people, including women and children, Syrian health officials said.

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Nanotyrannus skeleton goes to auction in New York with £4.5m price tag -- The auction of the rare skeleton comes amid debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.

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Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time -- Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.

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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show -- The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

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Netherlands pulls out of Eurovision again over Israel participation -- A Dutch broadcaster reverses a decision to take part, citing "sensitivities" over Israel's participation.

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Co-ordinated cattle raids kill at least 72 people in South Sudan -- The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.

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What does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world? -- The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast.

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Why it could take time for a new Israeli government to form -- Israel faces what many view as one of the most pivotal elections in the country's history.

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'A dream come true' - Harry Kane on his Ballon d'Or win -- It's the first time an English player has lifted the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.

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Sydney's new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough -- The airport won't have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?

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Watch: How President Lula turned it around to beat Flávio Bolsonaro -- Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.

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How Kane defied doubters to become world's best -- Harry Kane is the humble 'anti-superstar' who defied doubters to achieve Ballon d'Or greatness, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Opposition leader María Machado returns from exile to a Venezuela reshaped by Trump -- Machado returns with Trump's blessing, even if Washington is happy with Venezuela's existing leader - at least for the time being. -- Latin America

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Who is Lula? From ex-worker and prisoner to Brazil's president again -- The firebrand left-winger, who has at times been at odds with Trump, has won his fourth term as Brazil's president. -- Latin America

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Truce begins in Ukraine city where residents ate weeds to survive -- The Oleshky ceasefire, which the White House said was secured by US First Lady Melania Trump, is meant to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out.

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Ballon d'Or ceremony raises case of French sports journalist jailed in Algeria -- He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.

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Who will win the midterms? How the US elections will be won and lost -- An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump's final two years as president.

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Trump vs Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote? -- BBC's Sarah Smith followed Trump and Obama as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.

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