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Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray -- The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

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High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain -- The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.

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Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain -- Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.

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Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters -- The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.

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Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack -- A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.

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Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami -- The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d'état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of "electoral fraud".

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Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show -- With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

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Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss -- The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

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Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park -- The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.

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Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe -- The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

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El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti to rescue four missing soldiers -- The troops are trying to recover four military personnel who went missing in an ambush on the outskirts of the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

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Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash -- Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.

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'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew -- A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.

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Watch: King dances in the streets of the Bahamas capital -- The monarch is in the Bahamas as part of a tour of the Caribbean during which he addressed the "great suffering of the past".

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Watch: At the scene of Spain's deadly train crash -- People have been killed after a Spanish high-speed train collided with another train south of the capital Madrid, making this the country's worst disaster since 2013.

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Israel's election result is messy - here's why -- Despite having the highest voter turnout in nearly three decades, Israel's elections have had no clear winner. What does this mean for the country, asks the BBC's Yolande Knell.

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Myanmar diplomat breaks down as he urges world to 'end our suffering' -- Kyaw Moe Tun - Myanmar's representative to the UN - makes an emotional appeal after saying the international community had failed the country's people.

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What we know about Ukraine-Russia truce in Oleshky, brokered by Melania Trump -- The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.

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Europe's youth take to the streets - they feel locked out of a promising future -- The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?

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'I live with a ghost': Japan's haunted homes attract bargain hunters -- Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price. -- Business

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China's families are now supporting more old people than kids -- The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population. -- Business

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A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science -- AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy -- BBC InDepth

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How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami? -- BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami. -- BBC Verify

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How could Israel break election deadlock? Here are four scenarios -- With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections. -- Middle East

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Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions -- The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale. -- Middle East

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What we know so far about deadly Spain train crash -- More than 500 passengers were on board the trains when the crash occurred in the province of Toledo, south of Madrid.

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BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated -- Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle last resided.

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US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict -- Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East

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Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens -- Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history.

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US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides -- Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.

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US conservative activists charged with unlawful voting in election stunt -- Prosecutors alleged the pair misrepresented their identities by giving election judges the names of other people.

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