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Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit.




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Skies to clear for Taurid meteor shower peak on Monday

The Northern Taurids are at their peak on 11-12 November - but will the clouds part to let us see them?




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Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say

Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.




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This year set to be first to breach 1.5C global warming limit

It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.




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COP29 chief exec filmed promoting fossil fuel deals

Undercover filming shows COP29 chief exec discussing new oil and gas projects ahead of climate summit.




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Somebody moved UK's oldest satellite, and no-one knows who or why

Britain's oldest satellite is in the wrong part of the sky, but no-one's really sure who moved it.




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New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life

The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.




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Netanyahu says focus on hostages after Sinwar death

Sinwar, who topped Israel's most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks.




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‘I say bye to my kids, in case we don’t wake up’ – two Gazans film a year under attack by Israel

Over the past year, Aya and Khalid have been filming their lives for a BBC documentary.




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BBC Verify analyses footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's killing

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at footage said to show Yahya Sinwar's final moments.




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BBC tours hospital Israel says sits above millions in Hezbollah gold

The BBC’s Orla Guerin is taken on a tour of Al Sahel Hospital in Beirut.




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Projectiles seen in sky over Tehran

Israel says it has conducted "precise strikes on military targets" in Iran.




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What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it?

The agency provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere, and has long been criticised by Israel.




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'Unrwa means everything to us': Gazans fear aid collapse

People in war-torn Gaza are already struggling with a deep humanitarian crisis but now they fear it will get much more difficult.




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How Israelis and Palestinians see the US election

Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.




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What is Israel’s strategy in targeting Hezbollah’s civilian network?

Israel says its targets are legitimate, but critics say it is aiming at Hezbollah's social base.




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No guarantees Trump will give Netanyahu all he wants

Trump's win has been welcomed by Israel but the change he brings may not be to its liking, writes Lucy Williamson.




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Easy-fit prosthetics offer hope to thousands of Gaza amputees

Children are among the thousands to have lost limbs in Gaza, forcing them to learn a new way of life.




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Israel passes law to deport relatives of attackers, including citizens

Opponents say the legislation, which would apply to close family members, is unconstitutional.




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Gaza’s top Islamic scholar issues fatwa criticising 7 October attack

It is an embarrassing critique for Hamas, which has used religious arguments to justify its actions.




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Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says

A UN agency verified victims from a six-month period and said it found international law violations.




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We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans

Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.




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Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas

The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.




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Israeli strikes on north Lebanon and Gaza kill dozens, officials and rescuers say

At least 20 children are among the dead in attacks north of Beirut and in northern Gaza, officials rescuers and medics say.




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Optimism and uncertainty at summit as Middle East awaits Trump’s return

As heads of Arab and Islamic states meet in Riyadh, Trump's victory raises questions for the region.




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Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh.




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Houthis attack US warships after US strikes in Yemen

The navy destroyers were unharmed and repelled the attack, the Pentagon said.




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Israel has missed US deadline to boost Gaza aid, UN agency says

But Israel says it has greatly increased deliveries since being warned of cuts to military assistance.




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Israeli strikes in Mount Lebanon villages kill 23, ministry says

The strikes reportedly destroyed residential buildings where displaced families were living.




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Test Match Special

Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed talk to Aatif Nawaz about touring Pakistan




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Stumped

New Zealand's Maddy Green explains what led them to a maiden T20 World Cup title




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Test Match Special

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by Lauren Winfield-Hill, Paul Farbrace and Sam Billings.




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Tailenders

A final Test review of England v Pakistan and the biggest 'Indie News' ever.




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Stumped

Two big names from two remarkable stories in Test cricket are on the programme.




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Anderson on England retirement and joining the IPL

James Anderson speaks to BBC Radio 4's Amol Rajan on how his England career came to an end and his potential return to cricket in the IPL aged 42.




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Tailenders

Jimmy tells us about his IPL plans and FIVE (it’s the most you can get) other exclusives.




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Knight, Bell & Wong released by WPL sides

England captain Heather Knight and seamers Lauren Bell and Issy Wong are released by their Women's Premier League franchises ahead of the 2025 season.




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Pakistan crush Australia to level ODI series

Pakistan crush world champions Australia by nine wickets in Adelaide to set up a one-day international series decider.




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World Test Championship - who can reach the final?

England are no longer in contention but which sides can still qualify for the World Test Championship - and what do they need to make it?




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Joseph banned for two matches over on-field row

West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is suspended for two matches after storming off against England following an argument with captain Shai Hope.




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Stumped

Saba Karim discusses the fall-out from New Zealand's historic Test series win in India.




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Uncapped Bouchier and Kemp in England Test squad

Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp could make their Test debuts after being included in the squad for England's tour of South Africa.




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'Hybrid' Champions Trophy not acceptable - PCB

A 'hybrid model' for hosting the Champions Trophy will not be accepted by Pakistan, according to its Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi.




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Buttler excited for new era after fearing sack

Jos Buttler says he is determined to lead England's white-ball sides into the next era after fearing he would be stripped of the captaincy earlier this year.




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Uncapped McSweeney to open in Australia's first Test v India

Uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney will open for Australia in the first of five Tests against India.




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Salt century fires England to victory in first T20

Phil Salt powers a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados.




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Pakistan thump Australia to win one-day series

Pakistan thrash Australia by eight wickets in Perth to claim their first one-day series win in the country for 22 years.




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Ferguson takes hat-trick as NZ win dramatic T20

Lockie Ferguson takes a hat-trick and Glenn Phillips claims three wickets in the final over as New Zealand win a low-scoring second T20 against Sri Lanka.




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Buttler smashes England past Windies in second T20

Jos Buttler hits a blistering 83 from 45 balls as England cruise to a seven-wicket win over West Indies in the second T20.




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South Africa rest Kapp for T20 series with England

World Cup finalists South Africa rest all-rounder Marizanne Kapp for their upcoming T20 series with England.