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FBI charges man with alleged plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange -- The Florida resident allegedly planned the attack around the Thanksgiving holiday next week.

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LIVE - Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86 - Prescott played a vital role in Tony Blair's Labour government between 1997 and 2007.

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Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo -- The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin's war in Ukraine. -- Asia

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UK pandemic fundraiser's family benefitted from charity - inquiry -- The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.

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Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work? -- The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.

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Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no -- In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

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House speaker backs transgender bathroom restrictions on Capitol Hill -- US & Canada

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Deadly bomb cyclone cuts power for thousands in US north-west -- US & Canada

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US nursing student Laken Riley's killer sentenced to life -- US & Canada

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Is nuclear power gaining new energy? -- Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

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The story behind the iconic photo, 25 years on -- The BBC World Service has been uncovering the story behind the photo of Brandi Chastain and the impact it had on women's football.

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What are the Storm Shadow missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia? -- Ukraine has used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time.

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Al Fayed abuse could be on same scale as Jimmy Savile, says survivors' advocate -- Speaking about her new role, Dame Jasvinder Sanghera says Al Fayed's "tentacles went far and wide".

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Rust premieres at low-key film festival three years after shooting -- The movie's star Alec Baldwin was not invited and did not attend the screening.

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Trump voters say cabinet picks 'scare pants off establishment' Despite some negative headlines, Trump's nominees have largely won plaudits from Republican voters. 13 hrs ago

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Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meet

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Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere

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Fallen trees cause widespread damage after bomb cyclone

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Clarkson clashes with BBC over inheritance tax comment

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Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch

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One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral -- The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.

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Beirut: Meet the TikTokers filming destroyed homes -- In Beirut, two TikTokers are filming the damage caused by Israeli air strikes for families who have fled.

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Anti-landmine groups criticise US for sending mines to Ukraine -- It marks a "shocking and devastating development" in the war, says Human Rights Watch.

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Las Vegas man who called 911 for help killed by police in his home

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US charges Indian billionaire with fraud

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Man who drugged wife in French mass rape case told: You'll die alone

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Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return

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The model, British tech and Russia's war machine

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Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

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Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities'

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Ukraine front could 'collapse' as Russia gains accelerate, experts warn

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Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports

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Chelsea cruise past Celtic to reach Champions League quarter-finals - Chelsea progress to the Women's Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant victory over Celtic, who can no longer reach the next stage as a result.

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Drivers 'bit fed up' with FIA leadership - Russell -- Mercedes' George Russell says the Formula 1 drivers are "a bit fed up" with the leadership of the sport's governing body, the FIA.

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Bentancur, Son & the rise of racism against South East Asians in football -- BBC Sport looks at the rise in racism towards East and South East Asian players and fans in football.

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Five talking points as Premier League returns -- BBC Sport looks at five talking points from the Premier League as the international break ends.

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Five challenges ahead for Guardiola and Man City -- With Pep Guardiola deciding to stay at Manchester City for at least another season, BBC Sport looks at the challenges ahead for the club.

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'Gracias Rafa' - why retiring Nadal means so much -- Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".

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