Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended as more hostages freed

The temporary ceasefire will last another day after it was extended just before it was due to expire.

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Can a Rom-Com Make Sense in Dark Times? Yes, When It’s From This Master.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescued India workers tell of yoga and phone games

The 41 men are recuperating in hospital after being trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand state for 17 days.

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Family return to wreckage of their Gaza home

Wael Qudeih has already had to rebuild his family home twice after previous conflicts.

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Kaunda suits, loved by Kenya's President William Ruto, banned in parliament

The so-called Kaunda suit is not part of a proper dress code, the Speaker of Parliament says.

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Gazans queue for days for a limited supply of cooking gas, BBC told

The wait, however, could be futile, as demand is far greater than supply.

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Tiffany Haddish DUI: Comedian says she will get help after driving under influence arrest

The Girls Trip actress says "this will never happen again" after being arrested for driving under the influence.

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Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas reunite with family dog after release

Yuval, Ofri and Oria Brodtz hugged their dog Rodney after being released by Hamas.

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Moment transatlantic flight using 100% green fuels takes off from Heathrow

It is the first transatlantic flight powered solely by alternative fuels.

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Released 12-year-old Israeli hostage hugs mum

Eitan Yahalomi and his father were taken to Gaza by Hamas on the back of motorcycles, his mother said.

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Israel-Lebanon border: The Irish troops watching Israel’s hidden conflict

As one of the region's most dangerous borders hots up, peacekeepers have an ever more perilous job.

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Why Napoleon, Once Larger Than Life, Now Feels So Small

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Everybody Knows Flo From Progressive. Who Is Stephanie Courtney?

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Elgin Marbles in UK 'like cutting Mona Lisa in half'

The Greek prime minister calls for the reunification of the artefacts, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay

"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped.

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Sierra Leone under curfew as prisoners on the loose

Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a prison in Freetown, officials say.

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Relax, Electric Vehicles Really Are the Best Choice for the Climate

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Israel's Palestinian prisoner release a 'window of hope' in West Bank

The return of 39 women and teenagers is being seen by some as a symbolic victory over Israel.

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Mount Etna: Volcano sprays lava into Sicily's night sky

Europe's most active volcano spurts lava near Italy's city of Catania.

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Mozambique parliament backs move to extend military service to five years

Foreign troops are helping Mozambique tackle a six-year Islamist insurgency in the north.

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Oscar Pistorius to be freed on parole

The former Paralympian has been serving a 13-year sentence for murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

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Korean true crime fan murdered stranger 'out of curiosity'

The 23-year-old woman in South Korea was obsessed with crime shows and hunted for victims on a tutoring app.

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DeSantis Super PAC C.E.O. Resigns

By Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmacher from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZOztSmc

Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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What we know about Israel-Hamas Gaza deal on hostages

The agreement should see Hamas release 50 hostages during a four-day pause in fighting in Gaza.

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French pilot sentenced for decapitating skydiver with wing of plane

Nicolas Galy, 40, died after being struck by the aircraft he had jumped out of seconds before.

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Sam Altman Is Reinstated as OpenAI’s Chief Executive

By Cade Metz, Mike Isaac, Tripp Mickle, Karen Weise and Kevin Roose from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/1hUkGpg

How Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Kept the ‘Best Bromance in Tech’ Alive

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‘Lost Time for No Reason’: How Driverless Taxis Are Stressing Cities

By Yiwen Lu from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/8XjzyC0

'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson expecting first child

Singer Suki Waterhouse announces she is having a baby with the Batman actor after revealing her baby bump.

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The White House May Condemn Musk, but the Government Is Addicted to Him

By David E. Sanger and Eric Lipton from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vf90JRI

Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards

The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.

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Shakira: Singer reaches deal over Spanish tax fraud case

Shakira, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, settled "with the best interest of my kids at heart".

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Napoleon's Ridley Scott on critics and cinema 'bum ache'

The director says his response to criticism from historians about his film would "have a bleep in it".

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Gaza war: Premature babies evacuated from al-Shifa hospital

The 31 babies are taken to southern Gaza, as Israeli troops control the territory's largest hospital.

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Pardon Recipients Seek to Sell Trump on His Own Sentencing Law

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Rahul Dravid: The man behind India’s dream run in 2023 World Cup cricket

From a legendary batter to the head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid has done it all.

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Sudan conflict: ‘Our lives have become a piece of hell’

Those living through the war, now in its seventh month, tell the BBC conditions are worse than ever.

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A Journey Into Northern Gaza: Ruins, Wreckage and Darkness

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China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says

Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship.

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Israel finds second hostage body near Al-Shifa hospital

The hostage's body was found as troops continue their search in and around Gaza's biggest hospital.

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Trump and Aides Immediately Attack Clerk After Gag Order Is Paused

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Bouncy castle tragedy: Firm charged after six children killed

Wind gusts blew away a castle during a primary school fair in Tasmania, Australia, almost two years ago.

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Harry Styles haircut reveal lights up fan debate

The former One Direction star confirms his famous mop top is History - and fans have strong thoughts.

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Israel Seizes Gaza Hospital That Became Symbol of the War Itself

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Las Vegas teen killed: Two suspects sought in deadly brawl

Eight teenagers were arrested after Jonathan Lewis Jr was beaten to death. Police search for two more.

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Al-Shifa: What we know about Israel's raid on Gaza's main hospital

Israel says it has entered Gaza's largest hospital in a "targeted operation against Hamas".

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Evidence Points to Israeli Shells in Strikes on Gaza’s Largest Hospital

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Jammu: At least 36 die after bus falls into India gorge

More than 50 passengers were on board when a bus skidded off a road in the Himalayas.

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Dominica to create world's first sperm whale reserve

The Caribbean island will protect an area of ocean from commercial fishing to safeguard sperm whales.

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Queer Eye's Bobby Berk to leave show

The interior designer says leaving the Netflix makeover show was a "necessary" decision.

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Gaza hospitals caught on front line of Israel-Hamas war

Thousands of people are trapped in Gaza's few functioning hospitals as fighting draws ever closer.

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Why More People Are Shaving Their Eyebrows — And How to Do It Yourself

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Iceland quakes weaker but volcano warning persists

Seismic activity has been less intense but a volcanic eruption still seems imminent, scientists say.

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Mein Kampf found in Hamas base - Israeli president

Isaac Herzog told the BBC that Hitler's book was found at a site used by Hamas in northern Gaza.

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Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base

More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.

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In Gaza, fleeing refugees face hunger and disease: 'We are in the Dark Ages’

Hundreds of thousands who fled bombs are now washing in polluted seawater and sleeping in packed tents.

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Two Young Democratic Stars Collide Over Israel and Their Party’s Future

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Pope Francis fires Texan bishop after criticism of reforms

Joseph Strickland is "relieved" from governance following a Vatican investigation.

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Taylor Swift Takes Her Eras Tour Global, Shaking Argentina

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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities

Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.

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The Tunnels of Gaza

By Marco Hernandez and Josh Holder from NYT World https://ift.tt/g3G8wsQ

Intense Protests Again Shut Down Midtown Manhattan Streets

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Frank Borman: Nasa astronaut who led Apollo 8 moon mission dies

Tributes are being paid to Frank Borman who was part of the first mission to leave the Earth's orbit.

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US and China reach 'some agreements' on climate - John Kerry

The two nations finding common ground is a crucial part of any consensus at COP28.

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Israel and Hamas Nearly Struck a Deal to Free Up to 50 Hostages

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Top Gun: Maverick spoiler threat prompts officer to pull gun on colleague

An Australian officer is sentenced after threatening to shoot a colleague over a plot spoiler.

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Democrats Take Control of Virginia Legislature

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G7 Summit: Block insists support for Ukraine 'will never waver'

G7 bloc insists that the Israel-Gaza war will not weaken its resolve to back Kyiv.

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Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.

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Evan Ellingson: CSI Miami and My Sister's Keeper star dies at 35

The actor appeared in films and TV shows such as My Sister's Keeper, 24 and CSI: Miami.

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California boat captain guilty over fire that killed 34

Jerry Boylan failed to train his crew before a fire ripped through the boat in California, a jury found.

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Hollywood strike: Actors union Sag says issues still outstanding

Now in its 117th day, US actors' union says there is still no agreement on several issues including AI.

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Why Does the Right Hate America?

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Human skull found in Florida charity shop Halloween section

Investigators describe the finding in the Halloween section as a "twist of not-so-humerus events".

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Delhi pollution: No school, no play for city's children

Parents say toxic air quality levels in the Indian capital are robbing children of their childhood.

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Nepal earthquake: Survivors cremate the dead, face uncertain future

Homeless and sleeping in the cold outdoors, Nepal's earthquake survivors appeal for assistance.

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Rock in a hard place: France-Spain border residents angry over road blocks

Members of a French coastal town are campaigning to reopen a road connecting it with Spain.

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What a Donald Trump second term would look like

If he returns to the White House by winning the 2024 election, here is what he has said he wants to do.

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Earthquake in Western Nepal Kills More Than 130

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Appeals Court Temporarily Frees Trump From Gag Order in Election Case

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In Shetland, the Hottest Event of the Year Stars Sheep and Knitters

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Car crash leads to fireworks show on Canadian motorway

An accident involving a lorry and a pickup truck led to an impromptu, hour-long pyrotechnics show.

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Pablo Escobar's feral hippos face cull in Colombia

Authorities says they must act to stop a dangerous population explosion among the invasive species.

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Swiss village of Aarwangen in ding-dong over challenge to cowbells

New residents in a Bernese Alpine village object to the traditional sound of rural Switzerland.

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Judge Hints at a Delay in Trump Documents Trial

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Li Keqiang: Chinese leader's hometown mourns his death

Thousands gather in Li's hometown to honour the former Chinese premier who died last week.

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Luis Díaz: Colombians march for release of footballer's father

The father of Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz was kidnapped by armed men in his hometown in Colombia.

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Should I Be Taking Supplements?

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Florida: Pilot rescued after plane crashes into Everglades

Video shows the man sitting on the plane's wing waiting for help, before helicopter arrives to airlift him to hospital.

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Halloween 2023: Heidi Klum wows at her annual party as a peacock

Celebrities donned their best spooky outfits at Klum's 22nd annual party in New York.

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