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BBC News Namibians vote as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule

Swapo's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is seeking to become the country's first female president.

BBC News Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange

The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody.

BBC News Diver describes rescuing nephew from capsized Egypt boat

Seven people remain missing days after Sea Story sank after reportedly being hit by a large wave.

BBC News US to start immediately on fresh push for Gaza ceasefire

President Joe Biden aims for a deal involving the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power.

BBC News Beirut resident returning home: 'Everything was gone'

25 year-old Rayane Salman describes how she and her parents lost their home and possessions in an Israeli air strike.

BBC News Astronauts unbox Thanksgiving meal aboard ISS

"We're thankful for zero gravity" says stranded astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore.

BBC News Imran Khan supporters call off protest after crackdown

Police are reported to have arrested hundreds of supporters of the jailed former prime minister.

BBC News Who has joined Trump's top team?

Trump's latest picks include a former NFL player, a House legislator, and Wall Street financer to lead housing, labour, and the treasury.

BBC News BBC sees destruction in southern Beirut suburb

BBC Arabic’s Rami Ruhayem went to Dahieh, in southern Beirut, to see the damage caused by Israel's attacks.

BBC News 'Arctic outbreak' for parts of US as millions travel for Thanksgiving

Temperatures could plummet to -40C in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest during a busy period for travel.

BBC News Seoul blanketed by heaviest November snow on record

At least one person is reported to have died as a result of the weather, which has also grounded flights.

BBC News ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar leader

Min Aung Hlaing is accused of crimes against humanity in the alleged persecution of Rohingya people.

BBC News Diver describes 'complex operation' to find Egypt boat survivors

An Egyptian diver tells the BBC those he rescued were trapped in their cabins 12m below the surface.

BBC News Africa's incoming health boss dies aged 55

Faustine Ndugulile was elected WHO African director months ago and was due to take over from February.

BBC News Trump names new trade envoy after threatening tariffs on partners

Jamieson Greer could help oversee import taxes planned by the US president-elect on the US's top trading partners.

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