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Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-envoy Robert Olson fell from grace Career diplomat Robert Olson admits violating ethics laws while serving as US ambassador to Pakistan. #press

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Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-US Ambassador Richard Olson fell from grace

High-flying former ambassador brought down by ethics scandals and a conviction for illegal lobbying.

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Iran's women a year after Mahsa Amini's death: 'I wear what I like now' Iran's protests may have subsided, but women have found new ways to defy the country's regime. #press

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Iran's women on Mahsa Amini's death anniversary: 'I wear what I like now'

Iran's protests may have subsided, but women have found new ways to defy the country's regime.

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Berlin protesters condemn Russian soprano Netrebko's opera performance Anna Netrebko has been accused of failing to denounce Vladimir Putin for Russia's war in Ukraine. #press

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Berlin protesters condemn Russian soprano Netrebko's opera performance

Anna Netrebko has been accused of failing to denounce Vladimir Putin for Russia's war in Ukraine.

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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 87 seconds Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations. #press

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Rubiales's day in court over World Cup kiss... in 86 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.

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Trevor Noah jumps into fan's car to beat traffic in Johannesburg The ex-Daily Show host's ordeal played out live on air as he ran late for an interview in Johannesburg. #press

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Trevor Noah jumps into fan's car to beat traffic in Johannesburg

The ex-Daily Show host's ordeal played out live on air as he ran late for an interview in Johannesburg.

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Morocco earthquake: The teacher who lost all 32 of her pupils A teacher tells the BBC all 32 of her pupils died after tremors struck a mountain village. #press

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Morocco earthquake: The teacher who lost all 32 of her pupils

A teacher tells the BBC all 32 of her pupils died after tremors struck a mountain village.

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Colombian artist Fernando Botero dies aged 91 Colombia's best-known artist, he won worldwide fame with sculptures and paintings of rotund figures. #press

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Fernando Botero: Celebrated Colombian artist dies aged 91

Colombia's best-known artist, he won worldwide fame with sculptures and paintings of rotund figures.

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Mexican police officers convicted over 2021 migrant killings The officers are convicted of killing 17 migrants found in a burnt truck near the US border in 2021. #press

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Mexican police officers convicted over 2021 migrant killings

The officers are convicted of killing 17 migrants found in a burnt truck near the US border in 2021.

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Libya flooding: CCTV shows cars swept away in Derna Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed. #press

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CCTV shows cars swept away in Libya flooding

Large parts of the city of Derna were destroyed after two dams burst, with thousands killed.

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Why is the UK banning American XL Bully dogs? The UK's prime minister says he wants the breed outlawed by the end of the year. #press

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Why is the UK banning American XL Bully dogs?

The UK's prime minister says he wants the breed outlawed by the end of the year.

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US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence Li Shangfu's absence in recent weeks has triggered speculation of a corruption purge in the military. #press

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Li Shangfu: Top US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence

Li Shangfu's absence in recent weeks has triggered speculation of a corruption purge in the military.

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Tourist climbs Brussels statue, breaks it The statue, outside the Brussels stock exchange, had just been restored at great cost. #press

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Tourist climbs Brussels statue, breaks it

The statue, outside the Brussels stock exchange, had just been restored at great cost.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Captured US jail fugitive planned to flee to Canada Danelo Cavalcante also reportedly said officers came so close at times they almost stepped on him. #press

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Danelo Cavalcante: Captured US jail fugitive planned to flee to Canada

Danelo Cavalcante also reportedly said officers came so close at times they almost stepped on him.

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Greenland cruise ship pulled free after three days stuck in mud The Ocean Explorer with 206 people on board had been stuck since Monday, with some catching Covid. #press

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Greenland cruise ship pulled free after three days stuck in mud

The Ocean Explorer with 206 people on board had been stuck since Monday, with some catching Covid.

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Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding. #press

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Austrian ex-minister Karin Kneissl moves to Russia with her ponies

Karin Kneissl is known for her links to Russia, including dancing with Vladimir Putin at her wedding.

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Drew Barrymore: National Book Awards drop star as host over strike row The return of Drew Barrymore's talk show has caused controversy during the ongoing Hollywood strike. #press

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Drew Barrymore: National Book Awards drop star as host over strike row

The return of Drew Barrymore's talk show has caused controversy during the ongoing Hollywood strike.

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Ariana Grande says she used lip filler and Botox to 'hide' The singer made the comments in an emotional video, saying she stopped using Botox and filler in 2018. #press

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Ariana Grande says she used lip filler and Botox to 'hide'

The singer made the comments in an emotional video, saying she stopped using Botox and filler in 2018.

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France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem. #press

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France halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation levels

Apple has been told it must recall every iPhone 12 sold in the country if it cannot fix the problem.

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British soldier charged with murder in Canada Craig Gibson has appeared in court after the alleged assault. #press

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British soldier charged over death of Canada businessman

Craig Gibson has appeared in court after the alleged assault in Toronto.

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BBC reporter zip wires between London skyscrapers The charity event saw 850 people riding by zip line from the Leadenhall Building to the Gherkin. #press

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BBC reporter zip wires between London skyscrapers

The charity event saw 850 people riding by zip line from the Leadenhall Building to the Gherkin.