Casinos, high-rises and fraud: The BBC visits a bizarre city built on scams
A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.
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'People are afraid': BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control
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'People are afraid': BBC visits DR Congo city under rebel control
More than 700 people died as fighters from the M23 group captured the eastern city of Goma.BBC News - 4d -
The Long Shadow of Fraud in Alzheimer’s Research
Fraud in research needs to end.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
The surprising late rise of Man City newcomer Omar Marmoush
It's been a circuitous route to the top for Omar Marmoush but, at the age of 25, he has finally arrived after a €60m transfer to Manchester City.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
What you need to know: New Man City signing Khusanov is 'built to defend'
Abdukodir Khusanov's meteoric rise has been capped by a €48m move to Man City this week. Here's all you need to know about the 20-year-old Uzbekistan star.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
'Tank', 'train' & 'monster' - the rise of Man City signing Khusanov
Abdukodir Khusanov's £33.6m move from Lens to Manchester City exemplifies the footballing rise of Uzbekistan.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
'Not our best, but closer' - how high can Man City finish?
After a dreadful run of form during November and December, Manchester City looked more like their old selves as they thrashed Ipswich 6-0 on Sunday.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Ohio State and Notre Dame built rosters the old-fashioned way, mixing in a few high-impact transfers
Ohio State and Notre Dame have reached the same destination with rosters built much the same wayABC News - Jan. 16 -
Europe Wasn’t Built to Be Like This
Schengen is now a symbol of the migration crisis driving the backlash against globalization and the ascendance of illiberalism.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony
'High demand' reported for open-air performance in Bradford city centre on Friday.BBC News - Jan. 10
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'His hands were everywhere' - women accuse surviving Fayed brother of sexual assault
The women all worked at Harrods - Ali Fayed, 82, denies the claims and says he "will not be scapegoated".BBC News - 6h -
Top criminal court condemns US sanctions on officials
The International Criminal Court says Trump's executive order seeks to harm its "impartial judicial work".BBC News - 29m -
Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves immigrant community on edge
Among the dead in Sweden's first school shooting were Syrians and Bosnians.BBC News - 2h -
TikTok sued by parents of UK teens after alleged challenge deaths
The US-based Social Media Victims Law Center filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Thursday.BBC News - 57m -
Some on benefits are 'taking the mickey', DWP minister says
The work and pensions minister says the welfare system needs reforming to encourage young people to work if they can.BBC News - 2h
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Former Plaid Cymru leader has died, aged 78
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Christopher Stockton is sentenced for fatally injuring his partner's son Charlie Roberts last year.BBC News - 12m -
Chris Rock explains his comedic process | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2005, Chris Rock shared his process for writing new material with 60 Minutes' Ed Bradley, explaining "there is a rhythm to comedy."CBS News - 17m -
Search on for plane with 10 on board that went missing off Alaska
Crews in Alaska are searching for a plane that went missing with 10 people on board while over Norton Sound off Nome.CBS News - 23m -
Top criminal court condemns US sanctions on officials
The International Criminal Court says Trump's executive order seeks to harm its "impartial judicial work".BBC News - 29m