Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say student feared kidnapped may be 'camping'

Police in Utah initially feared that missing Chinese student Kai Zhuang, 17, had been kidnapped.

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Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

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John Pilger: Campaigning Australian journalist dies

Throughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy.

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DR Congo election: Results due with President Felix Tshisekedi leading

The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.

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Where Was the Israeli Military?

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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say Chinese exchange student kidnapped

Officers in Utah say they believe Kai Zhuang, 17, is being held against his will for ransom.

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Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

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Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by poisonous snake on court

A poisonous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International.

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Afua Asantewaa: Ghanaian media personality ends 126-hour singing marathon

Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Record attempt, which began on Christmas Eve, had a huge following.

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South Africa's shark spotters back in action as great whites return

The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town.

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They Sold Everything to Go on a 3-Year Cruise. How It All Unraveled.

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Giant Waves Close Out California’s Remarkable Year of Weather Phenomena

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Colorado Republicans appeal against Donald Trump's 2024 ballot ban

It means Mr Trump is still running in the state's Republican primary contest until the US Supreme Court rules.

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Qatar commutes India ex-navy officers' death penalty

Reports have said that the eight Indians, who were arrested last year, were charged with spying for Israel.

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Teenage boy killed in Australia shark attack

His body was recovered from waters at a holiday and surfing hotspot in south Australia, police say.

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Delhi: Dense fog causes travel chaos in capital, other parts of north India

Heavy fog has led to travel disruptions and road accidents in the city and other parts of northern India.

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Australia: Child among 10 killed after severe storms hit country's east

Thousands of people are still without power after being hit by flooding and destructive winds.

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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

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Russia warship: Explosion as ship hit by missile

The airstrike happened in Russian-occupied Crimea early on Tuesday morning.

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Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.

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5 Health Lessons We Learned in 2023

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Plane held over trafficking fears leaves France

The plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking.

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Pope: Free Israeli hostages and end the Gaza war

In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians.

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Israel Says It Is Intensifying Its Campaign Against Hamas

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Watch: Kate surprises young footballer and his coach at party

Rico's coach Russell Gray was also at the event and joked he was 'hoodwinked' into meeting the princess.

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Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack

The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say.

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Houthi Militia in Yemen Presents a Special Challenge for U.S.

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Explosion at Indonesia nickel plant kills 13 staff

Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited.

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The Day Hamas Came

By Patrick Kingsley, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer, Ronen Bergman and Marco Hernandez from NYT World https://ift.tt/25qkuEl

Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin

A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form.

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Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.

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Bodycam footage shows police hunting Prague gunman

A gunman killed 14 people at a university in the Czech capital, before turning the gun on himself.

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Word of the Day: vertiginous

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Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says

The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.

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Nicaragua arrests bishop who prayed for jailed colleague

Isidoro Mora was detained after expressing his solidarity with a bishop who was jailed for treason.

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Ukraine war: Male citizens living abroad to be asked to join army

The defence minister says Kyiv is considering sanctions for those who do not comply.

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Gérard Depardieu: Feminists criticise Emmanuel Macron over defence of actor

The actor has been accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment. He denies any wrongdoing.

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Italy schools that scrap nativity could face fine

The far-right government says its proposed legislation will protect the country's "cultural roots".

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Sydney Sweeney: Angus Cloud's death doesn't feel real

The Euphoria cast were "were constantly on the phone with each other crying" after Angus Cloud died.

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Kidnapped British businessman Colin Armstrong freed in Ecuador

Colin Armstrong, 78, from North Yorkshire, had been taken hostage from his farm near Guayaquil.

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Kenyan minister Kipchumba Murkomen sparks concern with 'Rwanda-is-autocracy' remark

On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law".

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Kenya fines Carrefour franchise Majid al Futtaim $7m

The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.

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EU takes action against Elon Musk's X over disinformation

The EU says it is launching "formal enforcement proceedings" against the social media platform.

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Twitch U-turns on 'artistic nudity' policy

A flood of AI-generated nudity prompts the streaming giant to abandon new rules after just two days.

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Film director Otar Iosseliani dies aged 89

The Georgian-born director is known for films such as Pastorale and Favourites of the Moon.

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Paris joins calls for durable Gaza truce

Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.

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UK MP says family trapped in church complex amid sniper fire

Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby.

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Hostage shooting incident 'against rules of engagement', IDF says

Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.

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A Viral Dance and ‘Happiness Campaign’ Frustrates Iran’s Clerics

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Samer Abu Daqqa: Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.

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Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.

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Watch: King Charles, Elton John pay tribute to Barry Humphries

Humphries was celebrated for his comedic “genius” but also kindness, at a state memorial in Sydney.

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Word of the Day: plutocrat

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Nikhil Gupta: India man accused of US murder plot appeals to court

Nikhil Gupta has been accused by the US government of conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader.

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Got Time for Milk? An Overwhelmed House, Somehow, Does.

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Four arrests as Denmark foils alleged terror attack plot

Police say three people were arrested in Denmark and one in the Netherlands during dawn raids on Thursday.

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Court suspends Italian plan to hold migrants in Albania

Albania's top court suspends a deal signed between the two countries last month pending a further hearing.

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Ukraine war: Putin tells Russia his war objectives are unchanged

Russia's leader holds his first major news conference since his full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

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What Worries Me About the Gaza War After My Trip to Arab States

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Watch: Intruder jumps on table in Indian parliament

Lawmakers said two men jumped into the well of the house from the visitors' gallery.

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COP28 stage stormed by 12-year-old Indian activist

The girl held up a sign saying "End fossil fuel, save our planet and our future".

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Renaissance nude offends French school students

Several pupils reportedly refused to look at the painting by the Italian painter Giuseppe Cesari.

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Pakistan: 23 soldiers killed in attack on army base

An explosives-laden vehicle rams into a building, which is being used as a Pakistani army base.

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US anti-missile base in Poland to start operations - Polish PM

The Redzikowo Air Base will become the US's second anti-missile base in Europe, after another in southern Romania.

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Anna Cardwell: Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

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US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.

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Ghosts on the Glacier

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Smile Direct Club dentistry aligners firm shuts down

Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy.

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Explosion and fireball seen as storm sweeps through Tennessee

Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power.

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Life for the Lowest Class in Ancient Pompeii? It Was Awful.

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U.S. Sticks to Its Position on Israel as Gaza Crisis Deepens

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Philippines accuses China of shooting water cannon at its boats

The incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.

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Nigeria takes major step towards once again producing refined oil

A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.

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North Koreans deported from Chinese jails face torture, activists warn

About 600 defectors, believed to be mostly women, have not been heard from since their deportation.

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Gaza: Video appears to show Palestinian men stripped and detained by IDF

Footage circulating online shows blindfolded men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli soldiers.

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Remembering Norman Lear’s Most Controversial Episode

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College Presidents Under Fire After Dodging Questions About Antisemitism

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Unesco: Italian opera singing gets cultural heritage status

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions.

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Mayday: Taiwan rock stars deny breaking China's lip syncing ban

One of the biggest Chinese-language acts is in trouble over a rarely-enforced regulation.

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Wieambilla shootings: US arrests man over Australian religious terror attack

The 58-year-old is being probed over a rural Queensland shooting ambush last December that left six dead.

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UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP.

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COP28: Record number of fossil fuel delegates at climate talks

Over 2,400 participants are linked to coal, oil and gas, four times more than attended last year's gathering.

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E-cigarettes: France backs bill to ban disposable vapes

The French parliament votes in favour but it still needs backing from the Senate and the EU Commission.

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New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies

The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.

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10 Performances That Pushed Emotional Limits

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Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

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‘I Want to Be Awake When I Die’

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Harris Says U.S. Strongly Opposes ‘Forced Relocation of Palestinians From Gaza’

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Philippines accuses China of swarming reef in South China Sea

The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".

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'A very desperate situation for the population of Gaza'

The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.

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French anti-bullying bikers accused of threatening headteacher

Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

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Unusual Names Can Complicate Life in Japan. Now Parents Are Being Reined In.

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This Is the 9/11 Lesson That Israel Needs to Learn

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Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.

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Jeff Bezos’ Giant Yacht Is Apparently Too Big to Anchor Near Others in Florida

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5 Takeaways From the DeSantis-Newsom Debate

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Watch: Musk attempts Cybertruck window stunt again

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.

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