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The comedian has been accused of serious sexual assault by multiple women. He denies the allegations and says, without evidence, that they could be part of an attempt by mainstream media to silence him. Where has that claim come from?

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BP’s boss has resigned after he failed to be transparent with the board about his past conduct. What does it tell us about accountability at the top of some of our biggest businesses?

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Thousands have been killed after dams burst during a storm in Libya. Is this the result of government failure or climate change?

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Why the North Korean leader went to meet Vladamir Putin in Siberia.

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Covid cases are on the rise around the world and public health experts are concerned about a new variant, BA.2.86 or Pirola. What is the UK doing about it?

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There have been renewed calls to ban the American bully XL dog breed after one attacked an 11-year-old girl in Birmingham. But would banning them make the streets safer?

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It’s been revealed that two people – including a parliamentary researcher – have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Why is the news causing so much trouble for the government?

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Weight-loss injections like Ozempic and WeGovy are taking over Hollywood and transforming the Danish economy. What happens if things go wrong?

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When the prime minister resigned, he nominated several of his closest allies to join the House of Lords. But one person stood out precisely because barely anyone had heard of her: Charlotte Owen.

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Nearly one year ago, the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody sparked protests across Iran. The unrest triggered national protests which were met with brutal repression, leading to a number of deaths. So what's happening in Iran one year on?

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