Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas
The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.
Catherine joins royals at Remembrance event
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The prince appeared more relaxed and open with media throughout his South Africa tour.
Trump return puts UK defence spending top of agenda
Politicians say we're living in dangerous times, and Trump is a lot less willing than Biden to pay for Europe's defence.
'We begged him not to go': Family's tribute to British man killed in Ukraine
Callum Tindal-Draper's mother and father said they are very proud of their son.
Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says
The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event
Tens of thousands protest in Valencia over floods
Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Valencia regional head, accusing him of mishandling the response to last month's floods.
Child killed by falling tree branch
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'A disabled South Park character from 24 years ago is getting me harassed today'
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Major Italian tourist site to limit daily visitor numbers
Nearly 4 million people visited the ruins of the Roman city of Pompeii in 2023, a third more than the previous year.
Melania Trump, enigmatic first lady who might do it differently this time
Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".
Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan
The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.
Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch
The Republicans are eyeing control of the House that would hand them significant power with the Senate and presidency.
Results: How small gains delivered a big win
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Who's in the frame to join Trump's new top team?
Susie Wiles has been appointed chief of staff as the transition team vets other candidates for key roles.
How US election fraud claims changed as Trump won
Both Trump fans and Harris supporters baselessly claimed large-scale voter fraud in Tuesday's election.
Somebody moved UK's oldest satellite, and no-one knows who or why
Britain's oldest satellite is in the wrong part of the sky, but no-one's really sure who moved it.
Brothers, 3 and 5, swept away from dad's arms in Spanish floods
Brothers Izan, 5, and Rubén, 3, were dragged from their father's arms in Valencia's deadly floods last month.
'I've had to remind patients I'm the surgeon' - life as a female doctor
Being a female surgeon comes with its challenges - but Elena Theophilidou hopes her story can inspire others.
DNA firm holding highly sensitive data 'vanishes' without warning
Customers of Atlas Biomed are angry and worried about what's happened to the highly sensitive data they shared.
Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon
Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run.
Is this tiny Mauritian island a confidential spy station?
India has built a 3km-long runway on Agalega and no-one has fully explained why, angering residents.
'The 12:40 bus left at 12:33': Passengers struggle as fare cap rises
The frequency of rural bus services in England has reached a historic low but fares are now rising.
Police inquiry after boy who was shaken as baby dies aged 9
North Yorkshire Police says it is investigating the cause of Bradley Nelson's death last month.
Former students urged to check for loan refunds
New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.
Pomp and ceremony as Lord Mayor's Show wows crowds
New Lord Mayor Alastair King is among thousands to take part in the ancient procession.
Trump ally says Ukraine focus must be peace, not territory
Bryan Lanza tells the BBC there needs to be an "honest conversation" with Kyiv and returning Crimea is not a US priority.
Ben Ainslie and wife Georgie reveal their son was born via surrogate
Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie and his wife Georgie tell the Daily Telegraph they have a surrogate son.
Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor
Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn's private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms.
'My £750 vouchers are useless after restaurant closure'
Customers are told their vouchers are non-transferrable and to contact their banks.
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Gauff wins WTA Finals after epic battle with Zheng
Coco Gauff shows supreme determination to come from behind against Zheng Qinwen to win the season-ending WTA Finals.
Unforgivable to concede 42 points at home - George
England conceding 42 points at home in their Autumn Nations Series defeat by Australia is "unforgivable", says captain Jamie George.
Referee needs help from players when yellow card gets stuck
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Comedian Godley to go on 'final tour' before funeral
The comic's hearse will travel through Edinburgh and on to Glasgow before her funeral on 30 November.
Child killed by falling tree branch
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What's at stake in the Irish general election?
After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.
'I felt broken until my autism diagnosis at 70'
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Thousands protest in Spain’s Valencia over handling of deadly floods
About 80 people are still missing and people are angry at the government after the deadliest deluge in decades.
Thousands march in Valencia to protest flood response
Thousands of protesters march in the Spanish city of Valencia.
Volcano eruption in Indonesia claims the lives of at least 9 people
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia has erupted repeatedly, claiming at least nine lives.
Israel attacks displaced people camped at Gaza hospital
A number of attacks from north to south Gaza killed at least 44 Palestinians since dawn on Saturday.
Israeli attacks kill 40 as limited aid arrives in ravaged northern Gaza
The Israeli military killed more civilians and journalists in attacks across Gaza, especially its besieged north.
Where did Joe Biden fail?
The outgoing US president is widely said to have achieved too little or nothing.
Qatar has suspended mediation efforts on Gaza, Foreign Ministry says
The move comes amid growing frustration with lack of progress on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Destruction in Beirut’s southern suburbs from Israeli air attacks
Israeli air attacks have caused extensive destruction in residential areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
EU pledges ‘unwavering support’ to Ukraine after Donald Trump’s win
The 27-member bloc's foreign policy chief visited Kyiv and said EU support is necessary to fight Russian aggression.
‘Bloodbath’: Railway station bombing in Quetta, Pakistan leaves 26 dead
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Fact-check: Did 20 million Democratic votes ‘disappear’ in the US election?
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Trump’s win: The image, message and moment
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UNIFIL accuses Israeli forces of destroying its property in Lebanon
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have released footage they say shows an Israeli excavator destroying their property.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in raid on occupied West Bank town
The Health Ministry says a young man was killed and two people were injured in an assault in the town of Aqqaba.
How are you? A question I struggle to answer in Gaza
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Bolivia court bars former leader Evo Morales from running for office
The ruling prevents the country's first Indigenous president from contesting elections scheduled in August 2025.
Pentagon allows US military contractors to fix weapons in Ukraine
US eases restrictions for a few contractors to work away from the front lines and says they won't engage in combat.
Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says
A surge in malaria is reported in several states and is overwhelming the health system, according to a UN agency.
Boy who sleeps on his mother’s grave in Gaza
Palestinian boy Zein Yousef has been sleeping at his mother’s grave since she was killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza.
‘Strong likelihood’ of imminent famine in north Gaza: Food security experts
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Deadly explosion at Quetta railway station in Pakistan
At least 24 people have been killed and dozens injured in an explosion at the Quetta railway station in Pakistan.
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At least 26 killed in railway station bombing in Pakistan’s Quetta
Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, claims responsibility for 'suicide' attack targeting soldiers.
Drones, robot dogs debut in radiation accident emergency drill
Seawater backflow in coastal cities a result of combined influence of weather, tide: experts
China to regulate new energy waste disposal, covering batteries, solar panels, wind turbine blades
China's nursing homes and aged care facilities double from 2019 levels: Ministry of Civil Affairs
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China to improve doctoral education; more talents in science, engineering needed
'Lunar soil bricks' to be sent to China's space station for experiment
Chinese scientists embrace new research paradigm powered by AI
China establishes ICH preservation programs in 21 universities to foster transmission, innovation
Nation to launch satellite able to carry multiple payloads
China's cyberspace watchdog removes 4.3m items of harmful contents, 'toxic videos' targeting minors
PLA Navy eyes recruiting more carrier-borne pilots with loosened criteria
MSS unveils how US slanders and frames Chinese scholars
China-African cooperation is 'empathetic,' different from the West: Kenyan govt advisor
15 people under criminal coercive measures for falsifying medical records
Chinese scientists cultivate giant panda stem cells
Chang'e-6 lunar samples to be open for global application, aimed at advancing moon research
Kinmen organizes warm welcome ceremony for first mainland tour group in four years
Three Chinese aircraft carriers hold intensive activities: reports
MSS warns Chinese students abroad of spy recruitment
Early warning system alerts over 129,000 before 4.7 earthquake
China launches last batch of BDS-3 satellites
Zisha teapots showcase Chinese craftsmanship, cultural charm
Yutu-2 becomes world's longest-working lunar rover
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