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Police in Utah initially feared that missing Chinese student Kai Zhuang, 17, had been kidnapped.

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

Throughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy.

The full results of DR Congo's elections are expected, with President Tshisekedi enjoying a huge lead.

Videos posted on social media show what appears to be a meteor flying over England.

Officers in Utah say they believe Kai Zhuang, 17, is being held against his will for ransom.

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities.

The states' rulings could have implications for his 2024 bid, but the Supreme Court is expected to weigh in.

Afua Asantewaa's Guinness World Record attempt, which began on Christmas Eve, had a huge following.

The measures being taken to keep holiday-makers apart from great white sharks in Cape Town.

It means Mr Trump is still running in the state's Republican primary contest until the US Supreme Court rules.

His body was recovered from waters at a holiday and surfing hotspot in South Australia, police say.

Reports have said that the eight Indians, who were arrested last year, were charged with spying for Israel.

They were part of a pro-independence group which planned to place bombs in various public buildings.

Heavy fog has led to travel disruptions and road accidents in the city and other parts of northern India.

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

The airstrike happened in Russian-occupied Crimea early on Tuesday morning.

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.

The plane, carrying about 300 Indian nationals, had been grounded over suspected human trafficking.

Israel's prime minister says fighting will "deepen" in the days ahead, after visiting troops in Gaza.

In a Christmas Day message, the pontiff pleads for an end to suffering of Israelis and Palestinians.

German police are deployed near the cathedral, amid fears of attacks in several European countries.

Rico's coach Russell Gray was also at the event and joked he was 'hoodwinked' into meeting the princess.

The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say.

Dozens of others were injured at the Chinese-funded facility, after a flammable liquid ignited.

Zhu Ling, 50, was poisoned with the highly toxic thallium in 1994 but no-one was ever convicted.

The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.

A former TV journalist is barred from standing by officials due to "mistakes" on her application form.

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.

Drugs and a heart condition killed Manuel Ellis, not restraining officers, a jury in Washington state finds.

The move comes as Western powers run out of ammunition for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

A gunman killed 14 people at a university in the Czech capital, before turning the gun on himself.

The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.

Isidoro Mora was detained after expressing his solidarity with a bishop who was jailed for treason.

The defence minister says Kyiv is considering sanctions for those who do not comply.

The actor has been accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment. He denies any wrongdoing.

The far-right government says its proposed legislation will protect the country's "cultural roots".

The surprise decision could have far-reaching consequences for the 2024 elections.

The Euphoria cast were "were constantly on the phone with each other crying" after Angus Cloud died.

The US has accused an Indian man of conspiring to murder a Sikh separatist leader in New York.

It is unclear whether Marvel will replace the star or write his character out of the films.

On live TV, the transport minister commented that in Rwanda what the president said was "the law".

The Canada law that forces tech giants to pay news outlets is now in effect, despite Meta's resistance.

The competition authority accuses the franchise holder forcing suppliers to accept lower prices.

Two women were killed inside the Holy Family Church by sniper fire, a top Catholic cleric says.

At least eight people have reportedly been killed and dozens wounded in the blast in Conakry.

The EU says it is launching "formal enforcement proceedings" against the social media platform.

Days after allowing creators to stream artistic depictions of nudity, Twitch changed its policy.

The Georgian-born director is known for films such as Pastorale and Favourites of the Moon.

Paris goes further than the UK and Germany, who stopped short of calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby.

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

Italian cardinal Angelo Becciu is sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail for financial crimes.

Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.

Humphries was celebrated for his comedic “genius” but also kindness, at a state memorial in Sydney.

Nikhil Gupta has been accused by the US government of conspiring to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader.

Police say three people were arrested in Denmark and one in the Netherlands during dawn raids on Thursday.

Albania's top court suspends a deal signed between the two countries last month pending a further hearing.

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts.

Turkish football will resume on Tuesday, 19 December after all leagues were suspended when a referee was punched during a top-flight match on Monday.

A total of 53 people have been hurt in the attacks, including six children, the mayor of Kyiv says.

Samoa says they are "a little confused" by agreement of COP 28 climate deal while they were absent from room.

Lawmakers said two men jumped into the well of the house from the visitors' gallery.

The Houthis have vowed to stop ships heading to Israel, but its owners say it was going to Italy.

The girl held up a sign saying "End fossil fuel, save our planet and our future".

An explosives-laden vehicle rams into a building, which is being used as a Pakistani army base.

The fashion company says it has now pulled all pictures from an advertising campaign about a jacket.

The Redzikowo Air Base will become the US's second anti-missile base in Europe, after another in southern Romania.

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.

The humpback whale strayed into shallow waters, which caught the attention of swimmers.

Best known for selling clear aligners remotely, it has shut down months after filing for bankruptcy.

Tornadoes battering Tennessee leave thousands of people without power.

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

The incident is the latest dispute between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea.

A refinery that could make Nigeria self-sufficient in fuel receives its first delivery of crude oil.

About 600 defectors, believed to be mostly women, have not been heard from since their deportation.

The 71 year old says he will take part in March elections, a move which could see him in power until 2030.

Footage circulating online shows blindfolded men in their underwear being guarded by Israeli soldiers.

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions.

Many parts of Chennai city are still water-logged after torrential rains ahead of a severe cyclone.

Milorad Dodik is accused of refusing to recognise rulings by the man overseeing peace in Bosnia.

The International Surfing Association says it welcomes construction delays at the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing venue after damage to coral at the site in Tahiti.

The 58-year-old is being probed over a rural Queensland shooting ambush last December that left six dead.

The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP.

Witnesses also report seeing tanks advancing east of Khan Younis, as the ground offensive expands.

If Israel kills as many in south Gaza as in the north, Biden will face some tough questions over US support for its ally.

The French parliament votes in favour but it still needs backing from the Senate and the EU Commission.

The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.

The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy.

"Everything we do is centred behind the science," the head of the UN climate talks in Dubai says.

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

Social activist Ndileka Mandela says "the global north is using economic and legal power to subjugate poor nations".

The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was "alarming".

The BBC's Hugo Bachega describes the situation in the south as Israel's bombardment continues.

The reported raids come a day after the country's Supreme Court outlawed the "LGBT movement".

Countries and companies pledge more renewables and emissions cuts but critics say the measures fall short.

Members of a French motorcycle group against bullying are charged with threats to headteacher.

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas.

The resumption of fighting between Israel and Hamas is "catastrophic", Unicef says.

The pickup truck - Tesla’s latest offering - had its windows smashed during a demonstration in 2019.