The Happy Pod: From rescue to romance
15 Feb 2025
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How a plea to fly a dog to the US ended in marriage. Adri Pendleton and Niklas Stöterau fell in lov...
Ukraine's Zelensky meets US vice-president at Munich security conference
Sat, 15 Feb
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with US vice president, JD Vance, as a rift gr...
Ukraine's future is focus of Munich Security Conference
Fri, 14 Feb
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US and EU allies discuss Ukraine's peace prospects at the Munich Security Conference. The Russian d...
NATO calls for unity as tensions rise with US over Ukraine
Fri, 14 Feb
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The NATO secretary general, Mark Rutte, has called for unity as a rift opens up between Europe and t...
Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:08:00 +0000
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Senior figures in Europe have accused President Trump of making unnecessary concessions to Russia ah...
Concern in Europe after Trump and Putin agree to start Ukraine talks
13 Feb 2025
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Senior figures in Europe have accused President Trump of making unnecessary concessions to Russia ah...
Trump says he expects to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:28:00 +0000
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US President Donald Trump says he will likely meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Saudi A...
Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camp
Wed, 12 Feb
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The paramilitary RSF reported to have stormed Sudan's largest displacement camp. Also: oil clean-up ...
Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday
Wed, 12 Feb
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Israel says the ceasefire will end unless Hamas frees hostages by Saturday. Also: the US teacher hel...
Trump: “Let all hell break out” if Hamas does not release hostages
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:49:00 +0000
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President Trump says Israel should cancel the ceasefire if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Saturda...
Hamas says it will postpone Israeli hostage release
Mon, 10 Feb
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Hamas says it is postponing the next scheduled hostage release, blaming Israeli violations of the ce...
President Trump's planned tariffs on steel and aluminium imports widely condemned
Mon, 10 Feb
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Governments in Europe and elsewhere express concern and vow countermeasures about President Trump's ...
Israeli troops withdraw from corridor that split Gaza in two
Mon, 10 Feb
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Israeli troops withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor allowing thousands of Gazans to return to the nor...
The Global Story: Syria's illegal drug empire
Sun, 09 Feb
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Ousted President Bashar al-Assad has been linked to Syria’s multi-billion dollar Captagon trade. R...
Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest Gaza ceasefire exchange
Sat, 08 Feb
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Three Israeli hostages have been exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of an international...
The Happy Pod: the volunteer vet travelling the world
08 Feb 2025
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We meet a volunteer vet who helps animals in need around the world. He says it's taught him to love ...
Judge blocks part of Trump's USAID freeze
Sat, 08 Feb
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A US judge says he'll halt parts of Trump's attempt to dismantle USAID - the world's largest aid age...
Top criminal court condemns US sanctions on officials
Fri, 07 Feb
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The International Criminal Court has vowed to continue its work after Donald Trump imposed sanctions...
Egypt warns over Israel's support for Trump's Gaza 'takeover' plan
Fri, 07 Feb
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Egypt warns Israeli support for Donald Trump's proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza threatens...
Warmest January on record puzzles climate scientists
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:43:00 +0000
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Last month was ‘warmest January on record’; Also Donald Trump says no US troops would be needed ...
UN Secretary-General warns US against 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:59:00 +0000
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UN Secretary-General warns US against ethnic cleansing in Gaza, after President Trump proposes takin...
Trump says US to 'takeover' and 'own' Gaza
Wed, 05 Feb
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President Trump says the US to 'takeover' Gaza. His comments have caused anger and dismay across the...
Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House
Wed, 05 Feb
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Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has met Donald Trump at the White House, the first foreign leader to ...
China hits back against US tariffs
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:13:00 +0000
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China has pledged to impose tariffs on some US imports in response to American import taxes on its p...
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:11:00 +0000
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The US President Donald Trump agrees to postpone the imposition of 25% import tariffs on Canada and ...
EU leaders warn of retaliation if Trump imposes tariffs
Mon, 03 Feb
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EU leaders warn of retaliation and stocks plummet in reaction to Trump's proposed tariffs. Also, Spa...
US demands Panama 'reduce China's influence' over canal
Mon, 03 Feb
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US Secretary of State Rubio tells Panama it must "reduce China's influence" over the canal. Also: Ne...
Ukraine: 'Moscow bombs boarding school'
Sun, 02 Feb
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President Zelensky has accused Moscow of bombing a school in Ukrainian-occupied Russia killing four ...
The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum
Sat, 01 Feb
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We meet security guard Armia Khalil, whose kindness to a visitor led to his sculpture being exhibite...
The Happy Pod: From security guard to sculptor at the Met Museum
01 Feb 2025
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We meet security guard Armia Khalil, whose kindness to a visitor led to his sculpture being exhibite...
Trump implements threatened tariffs
Sat, 01 Feb
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President Trump is introducing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China from today. Also: a freed Israeli...
Uganda boosts defences in DRC as fears grow of wider war
Fri, 31 Jan
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Rwandan-backed rebels have been on the move after capturing the city of Goma. Also: the far right Af...
Trump blames diversity policies for US air crash
Fri, 31 Jan
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President Trump claims that the air collision was caused by diversity policies. Investigators say th...
US air crash: 64 feared dead
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:13:00 +0000
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US authorities say no survivors are expected after a military helicopter hit a passenger jet in Wash...
US senators question Robert F Kennedy Jr at heated confirmation hearing
Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:07:00 +0000
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President Trump's nominee for health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has faced tough questioning at ...
At least 30 dead in India festival crush
Wed, 29 Jan
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At least 30 people killed in a crush at the Kumbh Mela in India, the world's biggest religious gathe...
US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal funding
Wed, 29 Jan
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A US judge has paused the enforcement of a sweeping White House order freezing federal grants and lo...
President Trump: Your questions answered
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:07:00 +0000
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Our BBC North America correspondents answer your questions about President Donald Trump's first week...
Jordanian helicopters begin flying in aid to Gaza
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:16:00 +0000
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Jordanian helicopters begin flying in aid to Gaza. Also: UN says hospitals in Goma in eastern Congo ...
Nvidia shares sink as Chinese AI app spooks markets
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:39:00 +0000
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The US chipmaker Nvidia has suffered the biggest single-day loss in US market history, as investors ...
Hundreds of thousands head home in northern Gaza
Mon, 27 Jan
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Palestinians displaced during the conflict are on the move as the ceasefire holds. Also; survivors g...
Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city
Mon, 27 Jan
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UN Secretary General António Guterres has called on Rwanda to withdraw its forces from DR Congo's t...
The Global Story: Have we already found the fountain of youth?
Sun, 26 Jan
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For centuries, people have pursued the dream of eternal youth. Researchers have been making progress...
Four Israeli hostages and 200 Palestinian prisoners released in Gaza deal
Sat, 25 Jan
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Emotional scenes as Israelis and Palestinians are reunited with their families. Also: 13 peacekeepin...
The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad
Sat, 25 Jan
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Meet the man behind the YouTube channel 'Dad, How Do I?'. He teaches his millions of subscribers how...
The Happy Pod: Meet the world's internet dad
25 Jan 2025
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Meet the man behind the YouTube channel 'Dad, How Do I?'. He teaches his millions of subscribers how...
Putin 'ready' to discuss Ukraine war with Trump
Sat, 25 Jan
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Vladimir Putin has said he's ready to discuss an end to the Ukraine war with Donald Trump. Also: new...
BBC investigates deadliest single Israeli attack in recent conflict with Hezbollah
Fri, 24 Jan
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A BBC investigation into an Israeli attack in Lebanon finds evidence that almost all those killed we...
$7.4bn settlement over painkiller that fuelled US opioid crisis
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:39:00 +0000
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US states reach a $7.4bn settlement with the makers of OxyContin, a painkiller that fuelled a nation...
Donald Trump wants to abolish the US emergency response agency
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:23:00 +0000
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Donald Trump says he plans to abolish the US emergency response agency, FEMA, and hints he may prose...
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:27:00 +0000
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Donald Trump urges President Putin to end the 'ridiculous' war in Ukraine or face tough US economic ...
Rupert Murdoch newspaper group offers full apology for intrusion into Prince Harry's private life
Wed, 22 Jan
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Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper group offers full apology for intrusion into Prince Harry's private lif...
Trump announces multi-billion dollar AI programme
Wed, 22 Jan
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President Trump has announced a multi-billion dollar programme for artificial intelligence infrastru...
Trump overturns convictions for hundreds of rioters
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:05:00 +0000
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The president pardons those who took part in the storming of the Capitol in 2021. Also; a deadly fir...
Extreme weather special
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000
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We find out about the extreme weather events that are happening around the world. We speak to expert...
Extreme weather special
21 Jan 2025
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We find out about the extreme weather events that are happening around the world. We speak to expert...
Donald Trump begins second term as US president
20 Jan 2025
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We assess President Trump's promises on his first day back in office and what it means for the rest ...
US inauguration special
Mon, 20 Jan
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Donald Trump returns as 47th US president.
US inauguration special
20 Jan 2025
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Donald Trump returns as 47th US president.
Washington gears up for Trump inauguration
Mon, 20 Jan
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Crowds brave freezing cold ahead of Trump's inauguration. He's promised to sign dozens of executive ...
Three Israeli hostages 'stable' after being freed
Mon, 20 Jan
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The first three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire deal have reunited with the...
Gaza special: Three freed hostages back in Israel
Sun, 19 Jan
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Three freed hostages - Doron Steinbrecher, 31, UK-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, and Romi Gonen, 24 - hav...
Netanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefire
Sun, 19 Jan
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Israel's PM says his country is ready to go back to war in Gaza, if negotiators for a 2nd phase of t...
Israeli government approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Sat, 18 Jan
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Israel’s cabinet has given its final approval to a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite some ministers’ ...
Israeli security cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal
Fri, 17 Jan
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Some Israeli ministers have threatened to resign over the agreement. Also: Imran Khan is sentenced t...
Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:44:00 +0000
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, acc...
Last minute hitch in Gaza ceasefire deal
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:22:00 +0000
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Vote by Israeli cabinet on Gaza ceasefire delayed, as Israel continues to carry out strikes; S Korea...
Celebrations and relief over Gaza ceasefire deal
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:28:00 +0000
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Israelis and Gazans welcome the ceasefire but express concern it won't end the conflict. Also: Trump...
Gaza special: ceasefire and hostage deal agreed
Wed, 15 Jan
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A Gaza ceasefire, which involves a full withdrawal of Israeli forces and the release of all the host...
South Korea's impeached president arrested after police scale walls
Wed, 15 Jan
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In custody Yoon Suk Yeol defended his decision to impose martial law last month. Also: dozens of bod...
Talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Qatar
Wed, 15 Jan
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Hopes remain high that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is very close. Also: South Korean i...
Signs of imminent ceasefire deal for Gaza
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:59:00 +0000
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Qatari mediators say major differences have been overcome in Gaza negotiations. Also: US Justice Dep...
Negotiators close to securing Gaza ceasefire deal - White House
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:02:00 +0000
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President Biden says a Gaza ceasefire deal is "on the brink" of coming to fruition. Also: Oliviero ...
China's trade booms amid threat of US tariffs
Mon, 13 Jan
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China has reported its largest-ever annual trade surplus, amid Donald Trump's threat to impose tarif...
Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
Mon, 13 Jan
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The Ukrainian president says he is willing to hand over two captured North Korean soldiers in exchan...
The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic
Sun, 12 Jan
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Donald Trump has repeated his desire to control Greenland as a matter of national security, targetin...
The Global Story: The fight for the Arctic
12 Jan 2025
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Donald Trump has repeated his desire to control Greenland as a matter of national security, targetin...
Los Angeles firefighters battle to contain a large wildfire from spreading
Sun, 12 Jan
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The authorities in Los Angeles say the strong winds that have spread wildfires over a wide area are ...
The Happy Pod: The woman helping thousands of premature babies
Sat, 11 Jan
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We meet a Texas woman whose donated breastmilk helped thousands of premature babies. Also: surviving...
The Happy Pod: The woman helping thousands of premature babies
11 Jan 2025
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We meet a Texas woman whose donated breastmilk helped thousands of premature babies. Also: surviving...
Night-time curfew imposed in fire-hit areas of Los Angeles
Sat, 11 Jan
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In Los Angeles, a night-time curfew has been imposed in areas impacted by the devastating wildfires...
2024 warmest year on record
Fri, 10 Jan
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EU scientists say 2024 was the warmest year on record, and the first to exceed the 1.5C global warmi...
Venezuelan opposition leader emerges from hiding to lead protests
Fri, 10 Jan
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The Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has emerged from hiding to lead anti-Maduro pr...
Multiple wildfires raging in Los Angeles
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:11:00 +0000
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A crescent of flames looms over Los Angeles as wildfires burn. Firefighters manage to bring under co...
First deaths as wildfires wreak havoc in LA
Wed, 08 Jan
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At least two people have died as wildfires rage uncontrolled in several parts of Los Angeles. Presid...
Los Angeles wildfires force thousands from their homes
Wed, 08 Jan
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Los Angeles' mayor says windstorms will worsen. Also: European nations warn borders must not be alte...
Trump's threats to seize Greenland and Panama Canal
Wed, 08 Jan
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Donald Trump has threatened to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal. Also: the climber who spent an ...
Over 100 dead in earthquake in Tibet
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:29:00 +0000
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A big earthquake has killed more than 100 people in Tibet and wrecked the Buddhist holy city of Shig...
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau resigns
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:42:00 +0000
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Canada's PM Justin Trudeau has resigned, citing 'internal battles' in his governing Liberal party. A...
South Korea: police refuse to arrest impeached President
Mon, 06 Jan
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South Korea's political chaos worsens as police refuse to arrest the impeached President. Also: Russ...
Millions hit by huge winter storm in US
Mon, 06 Jan
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A state of emergency is declared across parts of the United States as a major winter storm brings ch...
Six-day state funeral for Jimmy Carter begins in Georgia
Sun, 05 Jan
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A motorcade carrying the body of the former US president, Jimmy Carter, has arrived in Atlanta -- th...
The Happy Pod: The professionals and tradespeople cleaning up Ghana
Sat, 04 Jan
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Meet the Buz Stop Boys, a group of volunteers helping to clean the streets of Ghana. Also, the treeh...
The Happy Pod: The professionals and tradespeople cleaning up Ghana
04 Jan 2025
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Meet the Buz Stop Boys, a group of volunteers helping to clean the streets of Ghana. Also, the treeh...
Mike Johnson survives razor-thin vote to remain US House Speaker
Sat, 04 Jan
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Trump-backed Mike Johnson has been re-elected as US House Speaker in the first round of voting, afte...
Police suspend efforts to arrest impeached South Korean president
Fri, 03 Jan
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South Korean police called off an attempt to arrest the suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol, following...
FBI says New Orleans attacker appeared to act alone
Fri, 03 Jan
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The FBI says the man who carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans was acting alone, and he had dec...
First victims in New Orleans attack named
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:10:00 +0000
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Details have emerged about some of the 15 people killed in New Orleans on New Year's Day. Also: Syri...
New Orleans attack: death toll rises to 15
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:01:00 +0000
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US authorities say they do not believe the man who rammed his truck into New Year revellers acted al...
Ten killed in New Orleans attack
Wed, 01 Jan
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Ten killed in New Orleans as a truck drives into crowds in the French Quarter. Also, the flow of gas...