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Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lUw2WTq

German coalition on brink of collapse after Scholz fires key minister

The chancellor said he would call a vote of confidence in his government early next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Fwfpmv

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar: R Ashwin fan, who swears by the carrom ball, claims six wickets in Afghanistan win over Bangladesh

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Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema offers solution for Kylian Mbappe conundrum

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Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award

Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MJTaO03

Israel PM Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y90ecEH

Mozambique presidential runner-up escapes alleged assassination attempt

Venâncio Mondlane says people tried to kill him after he went into hiding in South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cpg6lUA

ISL: Mumbai City FC steal victory vs Kerala Blasters FC in match with 6 goals, 3 penalties and a red card

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BBC reporter in Valencia: 'The fury is extraordinary to see'

The BBC's Mark Lowen in Paiporta: "People are picking up mud, throwing it at the king" from BBC News https://ift.tt/jbrQCuV

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QvSIwM4

'This is my city, I have to help' - huge volunteer response in flood-hit Valencia

There has been a growing outpouring of solidarity in and around Valencia to help those affected by catastrophic flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Eqs1AaR

Hylo Open Badminton: How Malvika Bansod came good in two contrasting games to reach the biggest final of her career yet

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Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2E06sHZ

Bolivia military post seized and soldiers kidnapped

The move comes after weeks of clashes between security forces and supporters of ex-President Evo Morales. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wsdHcb

Moment police tackle teen accused of deadly Halloween shooting

Video shows the chaotic aftermath of the shooting on an Orlando street packed with revellers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/59x2gzd

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues

More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J3qRzMk

Botswana's politician who did the unthinkable

Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GCwHznu