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Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium

Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3U6j2tr

Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction

Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4cwBIc0

Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy? from BBC News https://bbc.in/4x89WL9

British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others, from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gJEOMg

Former Liberian vice president charged in drug-trafficking probe

Jewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4gHOMxD

Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza

Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hCcv3j

Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xRrJXc

Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years

Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4x65egT

Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit

Niu Lai's confusing plot and laughable animation quality has won ironic fans on the internet. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4zlBMoD

Four 'extraordinary' Renaissance paintings stolen from Italian museum

The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SgWPbj

Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say

Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UBQTuc

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4g0KPUz

How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?

In one of the world's fastest aging countries, older people are finding creative ways to stay healthy. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xzKPkm

Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty?

Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York - but any plea deal in his federal case could impact a separate state trial. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xJErHm

Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia

Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4ie5CoW

Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village

Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xE30Wa

Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US

Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4x2rJn2

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February

Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4wX8Lyf

Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4g5ZRap

Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis

The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4glGb3z

Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45hDREC

Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case

Prosecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hjH4dY

Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xpaHz7

I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says

The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fXCyiN

Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks

The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4wdWvbc

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fVRA8G

German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?

The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4bCMo8x

Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hT3vGX

Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4z7O4Bd

Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away

Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xiry6H

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hJBnpO

Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region

Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver. from BBC News https://bbc.in/45I1JBg

Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4fKgY1e

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4hKgquL

Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4xe7Hpl

Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4wCSTRj

A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan? from BBC News https://bbc.in/4g84JwQ

Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says

The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4w4chFL

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4yTz21y

Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Fifa leadership

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's Fifa leadership as the fallout from the scrapped controversial investment plan intensifies. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TsBxIc