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Indian families grieve deaths caused by contaminated tap water

Officials in Indore say four people have died after drinking contaminated water but families allege the toll is higher.

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Brazil legend Roberto Carlos recovering in hospital

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is “recovering well” after undergoing what he describes as “a preventative medical procedure”.

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Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory”

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Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close

Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

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Trump says health is ‘perfect’ amid ageing concerns

In an interview about his health, Trump talked about using hand makeup, getting by on little sleep and taking lots

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‘You’re invisible, you don’t exist’ – life without a birth certificate

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

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Two killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Iran

Videos on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles as protests entered their fifth day.

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New discovery may challenge theory Vikings built first Irish towns – researcher

Dr Dirk Brandherm and his colleagues have identified more than 600 suspected house platforms in the Brusselstown Ring.

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Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China’s plan to boost birth rates

Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.

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Netherlands police face ‘unprecedented’ New Year’s violence

Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.

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Several dozen feared dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire

Around 100 are also injured in fire at Crans-Montana Swiss ski resort bar Le Constellation.

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Iran security force member killed during protests, official says

A currency collapse has led to protests breaking out across the country, with unrest reported in several cities.

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US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats

The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York City Mayor

The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.

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BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire

Dozens of people are believed to have died after a fire broke out during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

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Watch: Historic Amsterdam church engulfed by fire on New Year’s Eve

The blaze was thought to have started just after midnight and was swiftly declared a major fire

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Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience

The worker is “recovering” after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber

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Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency

The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will

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Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

Two of the former world champion’s closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.

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Teen who died after falling 500 feet from California’s Mt Baldy identified

Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, who fatally fell 500 feet (150m) from a trail, was an “avid sailor and outdoorsman”,