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'An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled,' warns the World Health Organization's head.

Prosecutors say Ms Maxwell was a 'sophisticated predator' of vulnerable children.She denies all charges.

Tigray forces have left Lalibela, a town famous for its rock-hewn churches.

A BBC investigation finds evidence Myanmar's military killed 40 villagers in July, torturing some to death.

Chace Harrison, 11, died in hospital three days after falling from a castle blown into the air.

His far-right rival José Antonio Kast conceded defeat less than 90 minutes after polls closed on Sunday.

The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated.

Only candidates deemed to be 'patriots' by Beijing can stand in the legislative council election.

More than 100 people are thought to have died, as the Red Cross issues an emergency appeal for aid.

Non-essential shops, schools, bars and other public venues have been closed until at least 14 January.