Wildfire-hit town wins 468m euros in Spain's Christmas lottery
The town of La Bañeza, which has a population of around 11,000, was badly affected by wildfires in the summer.
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NGOs fear Israel registration rules risk collapse of Gaza aid operations
International organisations not registered by 31 December face closure in Israel, but the Israeli government says aid delivery will not be affected.
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Ecuadorean soldiers jailed for 34 years over boys' forced disappearance
The four boys were picked up by a military patrol and their bodies were later found mutilated and burned.
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Ecuadorian soldiers jailed over disappearance of four murdered boys - whose deaths sparked protests
Eleven soldiers have been jailed for more than 34 years over the disappearance of four murdered boys in Ecuador.
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Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with Denmark.
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Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine's access to maritime logistics.
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Baby followed by BBC back in Gaza hospital after treatment abroad
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.
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Ghana official rejects 'Detty December' label
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria's wild, end-of-year party seasons.
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Why timing of Russian general's assassination appears significant
A Russian general being blown up on his own doorstep isn't a good look for Moscow, and it seems it's becoming increasingly common.
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Baby Siwar back in hospital in Gaza after returning from treatment in Jordan
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.
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Timing of Russian general's assassination appears significant
A Russian general being blown up on his own doorstep isn't a good look for Moscow, and it seems it's becoming increasingly common.
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Élysée Palace staff member to stand trial over theft of precious tableware
Thomas M is accused of stealing solider silver and porcelain used for state banquets from France's presidential palace.
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New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US
Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.
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Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more US interest rate cuts.
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Trump names envoy to Greenland, sparking fresh row with Denmark
Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.
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US lawmakers threaten legal action against Attorney General over Epstein files
A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency accuse the justice department of failing to meet legal obligations.
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Gold price climbs above $4,400 to hit record high
Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and with more US interest rate cuts expected.
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Australian move to fast-track new gun and protest laws after Bondi shooting draws criticism
Civil liberties advocates say laws 'damage our democracy' while others say they scapegoat gun owners.
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Bondi gunmen 'meticulously' planned attack for months, police allege
Police release a tranche of documents allegedly tracing the suspects' movements prior to the deadly shooting.
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Image in Epstein files that features Trump reinstated after backlash
It was one of several removed from the justice department website because of concerns from victims, said a US official.
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