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Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city
The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March.
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Hong Kong calls for probe after rugby match protest song
It comes after a pro-democracy protest song was played instead of China’s national anthem.
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Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
The Amazon founder commended the country music star for her commitment to improving literacy.
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Ukraine war: Russian activist writes letters from jail
Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, charged with treason, writes to the BBC from his jail cell.
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Ukraine war: Russia guilty of war crimes in Kherson – Zelensky
The Ukrainian president says investigators have uncovered more than 400 war crimes since retaking Kherson.
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COP27: Fears of compromise on key 1.5C global temperature issue
There are fears the commitment to a key warming limit may soften as nations seek agreement in Egypt.
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Natasa Pirc Musar: Slovenia elects lawyer as first female president
Natasa Pirc Musar was once a lawyer for former US first lady Melania Trump.
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Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell: Republican anger over midterms
Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate.
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Ukraine war: Kherson curfew and river ban in security crackdown
Ukraine moves quickly to maintain order in Kherson, facing Russian troops across the Dnipro river.
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Istanbul: Six dead, dozens wounded in Turkey explosion
The blast happened in a busy shopping area in the heart of the Turkish city.