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'The bodies just kept coming' - photographer at deadly Rio police raid

A witness says residents brought down body after body - some mutilated - after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZWdTvzR

'No Trump! No China!': Caught in the middle, South Korea hosts rival superpowers

South Korea's President Lee is in for a diplomatic dance as he hosts the leaders of US and China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qgyorPa

Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre museum in Paris

Four thieves broke into the world's most-visited museum in broad daylight, stealing eight items worth €88m (£76m; $102m). from BBC News https://ift.tt/vRn0mj8

Watch: Moment nuclear plant towers collapse during demolition

Two nuclear cooling towers in the town of Gundremmingen, Germany, collapse into large swirls of thick, white dust during demolition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bUDRLwF

How Trump's comments on East Wing demolition evolved

The building has been torn down to make way for the construction a new $250m (£186m) ballroom at the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OKTvHex

'Fatal combination' of disease, injuries and famine in Gaza is generational crisis, WHO tells BBC

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tells the BBC far more aid is needed to start tackling mounting problems in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OdYqNSx

Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IX1gZYw

'We have failed' says minister as France reels from Louvre heist

A hunt is under way to find the four thieves before the jewels - which once belonged to French royals - vanish for good. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ny7ITV

Ritual, wrestling and Reddit: Grand Sumo meets internet fandom in London

Going to Japan is almost the only way to see a top-flight suo sumo tournament. This week, London is hosting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SVXfHnm

Family of missing British girl give ultimatum to key person of interest

Authorities believe three-year-old was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong in January 1970. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z0Cgxhc

Watch: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Peru

Police fired tear gas at protesters who could be seen sheltering in doorways. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sGpx4QW

ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5geXRtk

Watch: Tennessee town comes together to confront tragedy

Authorities have confirmed that 16 people were killed when an explosives plant in rural Tennessee exploded on Friday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dohvtuk

Madagascar president asks for one year to resolve problems or he will resign

The movement behind the protests snubbed the meeting where the president made the promise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2sQVCla

The Indian messaging app that wants to take on WhatsApp

Arattai is seeing a surge in popularity amid a push from Narendra Modi's government to boost self-reliance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CV9tier

Selfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgiving

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7rnmgN

A new China tech visa has caught India's attention - now locals aren't happy

China's aim to attract global talent comes as the US is making it harder to bring in foreign workers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mT1NYlQ

Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time

US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pRuEVtx

The online blunder that led a BBC team to unmask Europe-wide dog fighting network

BBC Spotlight went undercover to expose a secret network of international dog fighters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OyEvgLm

Falcon crowned Bird of the Year in New Zealand

This year marks 20th anniversary of the poll which raises awareness for native species considered to be at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wxs5IRi