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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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'We are not military - why are we being hit?'

In the Lebanese city of Nabatieh, Orla Guerin meets hospital patients and medics vowing to stay despite Israeli strikes.




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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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Back at Base: Go behind the scenes at Mercedes & Williams

This eight-part podcast series gives you unprecedented access to Mercedes and Williams.




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Meet McLaren's first female development driver

Meet McLaren's first female development driver, Bianca Bustamante, who says she shares her hopes and ambitions to become a professional Formula 1 driver.




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Bearman on F1 debut and working with Hamilton

Britain's Oliver Bearman, 18, discusses his F1 debut and the prospect of working alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.




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Why Norris wants Silverstone win more than any other

McLaren’s Lando Norris explains why he wants to win the British Grand Prix more than any other race in Formula 1.




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'I'm in a very fortunate position' - Newey on Aston Martin move

Adrian Newey tells BBC Sport's Joe Wilson "it is easy to become stale", but his "passion has always been for trying to find ways to make the car go faster" after joining Aston Martin.




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Is F1's cost cap leading to better racing?

Trying to find the balance between pure engineering and entertainment has been a very difficult balancing act over the years in Formula 1, but many in the sport think we seeing the signs of change as the cost cap takes effect on track.




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F1 in 10 Years: Norris says keeping 'sound and smell' is vital

McLaren's Lando Norris talks to BBC Sport about why he wants Formula One to retain the "sound and smell" that first sparked his love for the sport.




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F1 in 10 Years - the box set

F1 in 10 Years is a new BBC Sport series that talks to the decision-makers in Formula One about the future they would like to see.




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We need to think big and be strong - Domenicali

President and CEO of Formula 1 Stefano Domenicali speaks to BBC Sport's Matt Warwick about his vision for the next decade.




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How F1 'gladiators' became 'a thing of the past' - and what's next?

Drivers seen as gladiators are a thing of the past, according to motorsport's safety figurehead.




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Norris calls Verstappen 'dangerous' as Sainz wins in Mexico

Lando Norris cuts Max Verstappen’s lead to 47 points and labels his rival “dangerous” as the championship battle reaches boiling point at the Mexico City Grand Prix.




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Bearman replaces Magnussen for Haas at Sao Paulo GP

Oliver Bearman replaces Kevin Magnussen for the entire Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend after the Dane had to pull out through illness.




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Honda and Alpine breach F1 engine cost-cap rules

Honda and Alpine are fined by governing body the FIA after being found guilty of breaching Formula 1's cost-cap rules for engine manufacturers in 2023.




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Verstappen 'got what he had coming to him'

Lando Norris likes Max Verstappen as a person. So Norris was trying not to criticise the Dutchman too much after the Mexico City Grand Prix.




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Verstappen 'knows he did wrong deep down' - Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris says title rival Max Verstappen "knows he did wrong" in their battle in last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.




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Piastri on Sao Paulo sprint pole ahead of Norris

Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two in sprint qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.




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'Dick Dastardly' tactics - Hill criticises Verstappen

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is accused of acting like Wacky Races villain Dick Dastardly by former world champion Damon Hill.




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Norris wins Sao Paulo sprint after Piastri team orders

Lando Norris takes two points out of Max Verstappen's championship lead with victory in the sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.




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Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing in news conference

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is fined for swearing in a news conference after last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.




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Scandals, crashes & rivalries - eight dramatic F1 title battles

The 2024 title fight is getting heated between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris - here are eight other memorable championship battles.




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F1 in 10 Years: What do fans want to see?

In the latest 'F1 in 10 Years' video, BBC Sport asks young fans what changes they would like to see in the sport over the next decade.




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Sao Paulo GP qualifying moved to Sunday after heavy rain

Qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix is postponed until Sunday as a result of heavy rain.




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Norris on pole for Sao Paulo GP, Verstappen starts 17th

McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in a chaotic, crash-strewn qualifying session in which Max Verstappen was 12th.




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What does Norris need to do to catch and beat Verstappen?

BBC Sport analyses the Formula 1 title battle including the factors that may help Lando Norris overhaul Max Verstappen.