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Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
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The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried
How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.
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Kherson: Inside the city liberated from the Russians
The BBC’s Jeremy Bowen reports from the city newly liberated from Russian control.
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US midterms: Time for Republicans to decide ‘who they are’ – Biden
US President Joe Biden has said he is incredibly pleased with the Democrats’ US midterm results.
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US midterms: Democrats retain control of Senate after key Nevada victory
The results for Joe Biden’s Democrats amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years.
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Dallas air show crash: Two World War Two planes collide in mid-air
Footage shows the two planes colliding at a commemorative air show near Dallas in Texas.
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Iranian who made Paris airport home for 18 years dies
Mehran Karimi Nasseri, who inspired a Hollywood film, died in Charles de Gaulle airport on Saturday.
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Ethiopia and Tigray rebels ready to speed up aid
After two years of war, millions are hungry in Tigray – and finally a deal may ease their suffering.
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Ros Atkins on… Is the 1.5C climate target still possible?
The BBC’s analysis editor looks at whether the UN’s target to limit global warming can still be reached.
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Ukraine war: Celebration in Kherson – but war ‘far from over’
Jubilant scenes are continuing after Ukraine took back the city of Kherson from Russia.