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Dozens of migrants die in boat capsize off YemenDozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 150 migrants, many believed to be Ethiopian, sank in bad weather.7 hrs agoWorld
World leaders condemn videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza as Red Cross calls for accessHamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza.16 hrs agoMiddle East
Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 yearsThe eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.1 day agoEurope
South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigsThe case shocked South Africa, exacerbating racial tensions 30 years after the end of apartheid.12 mins agoAfrica
Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of weapons chargesHe was arrested during a traffic stop on suspicion of possession of a firearm while being a felon.47 mins agoCulture
World leaders condemn videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza as Red Cross calls for accessHamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza.16 hrs agoMiddle East
Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy siteFar-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement.23 hrs agoMiddle East
Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 yearsThe eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.1 day agoEurope
Boeing defence workers go on strike in new blow to aviation giantAbout 3,200 workers who build F-15 fighter jets and other military aircraft voted to reject the firm's latest contract deal.
F1 tycoon pleads guilty to abetting the obstruction of justiceOng had given expensive gifts to a former minister, including an all-expenses paid trip to Qatar.
Chile rescuers find body of last trapped miner - five confirmed deadTunnels in a copper mine collapsed after an earthquake on Thursday, trapping five miners and killing a sixth person that day.
Ukraine drone attack causes fire at Sochi oil depot, Russia saysMeanwhile, Ukraine reports Russian air strikes on the southern cities of Kherson and Mykolaiv.
Manhunt intensifies for Montana bar shooting suspect as four victims namedPolice say the suspect was "a regular" at the bar where he opened fire, and that a bartender and three patrons were among the victims.

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Secret filming exposes the 'madams' involved in Kenya's child-sex tradeAn undercover BBC investigation reveals the women who involve children as young as 13 in sex work.
Mission begins to save snails threatened by own beautyResearchers in Cuba and the UK are working together to reveal the biological secrets of the beautiful but endangered Polymita snail.
The big fat 'fake' Indian wedding - Gen Z's latest party trendWedding-themed parties - minus the marriage - have become popular among young Indians chasing new experiences.
Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over China's new embassy in the UKIt will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers
'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplaceIs the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

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Watch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare handsThe reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car.
Watch: Twin waterspouts merge near Italian coastlineA local tour boat operator paused an excursion so he could film the waterspouts off Italy's east coast.
Huge explosion rocks Russian oil facilityThe strike was one of several Ukraine said it carried out against Russian military infrastructure.
Watch: Massive crowd greets Pope at Catholic youth eventHundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world poured into Rome for the special Jubilee holy year event.
Watch: Australians play in snowy winter wonderlandParts of New South Wales were blanketed with the heaviest snow in 20 years.

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Just nowHundreds of Israeli ex-officials appeal to Trump to help end Gaza warIt comes amid reports that PM Netanyahu is pushing to expand Israel's military operations in Gaza.Just now
12 mins agoSouth African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigsThe case shocked South Africa, exacerbating racial tensions 30 years after the end of apartheid.12 mins ago
1 hr agoWatch: Police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare handsThe reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car.1 hr ago
2 hrs agoDemocrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by TrumpThe redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives.2 hrs ago
5 hrs agoInfluential Indian tribal leader Shibu Soren dies at 81Soren was one of the most influential leaders of the tribal-dominated eastern state of Jharkhand. 5 hrs ago
6 hrs agoIndian army officer under investigation for alleged assault on airline staff SpieJet has alleged its staff members suffered a spinal fracture and grevious injuries due to the assault.6 hrs ago
7 hrs agoWatch: Twin waterspouts merge near Italian coastlineA local tour boat operator paused an excursion so he could film the waterspouts off Italy's east coast.7 hrs ago
7 hrs agoF1 tycoon pleads guilty to abetting the obstruction of justiceOng had given expensive gifts to a former minister, including an all-expenses paid trip to Qatar.7 hrs ago
12 hrs agoBBC finds electrocuted, drowned and starved cats in online torture groupsA BBC investigation finds cats and kittens mutilated and tortured by online networks with UK links.12 hrs ago
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