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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”,

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Sydney sends message of peace for New Year’s after Bondi attack

The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.

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Machu Picchu train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured

A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu

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What are Russians hoping for in 2026, asks Steve Rosenberg

The BBC’s Russia editor speaks to people in the country as the war in Ukraine nears a fourth year.

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Jailed HK tycoon’s ‘teeth rotting and fingernails falling off’, daughter tells BBC

The daughter of Jimmy Lai tells the BBC that her father’s health is deteriorating in prison.

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Finnish police seize ship suspected of sabotaging undersea cable

Police arrested 14 crew members on the ship sailing from St Petersburg, Russia, to the Israeli port of Haifa.

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Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move

The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.

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Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh’s first female PM at state funeral

A sea of mourners have gathered in Dhaka to pay final respects to Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday aged

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Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption

The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.

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EU’s top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites

It comes as Russia releases video which it claims shows a downed Ukrainian drone launched at one of Putin’s residences.

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Israel to bar 37 aid groups as UK and EU warn of severe impact in Gaza

Israel’s move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are “restrictive” and “unacceptable”.

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Heated Rivalry author says TV success led to help with her Parkinson’s

Rachel Reid says the publicity from the hit TV adaptation led a Parkinson’s specialist to get in touch.

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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

The release is part of a new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly clashes along the Thai-Cambodia border.

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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35

She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.

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Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71

Whitlock was known for his notably elongated, profane catchphrase, which he used on The Wire and in films.

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Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital

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Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low

The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests,

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French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot

A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot – who died on Sunday – attracts more than 23,000 signatures.

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Russia’s losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever as US pushes for peace deal

A steep rise in soldiers’ obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war

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Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire ‘very quickly’

The US president also warns Hamas will have “hell to pay” if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.