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Brazil records its hottest ever temperatureThe town of Araçuaí in the country’s southeast hit a high of 44.8C (112.6F) on Sunday. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Dutch election: Voters choose new leaders in neck-and-neck raceThe head of the centre right, Dilan Yesilgöz, is tipped to become the Netherlands’ first female PM. BBC News – Europe

North Wales: Four bodies found in search for missing teensHugo Morris, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Jevon Hirst had not been seen since Sunday. BBC News – UK

Why Trump’s rivals in Iowa still think they can winDespite trailing far behind in the polls, the former president’s rivals are spending millions. Why? BBC News – US & Canada

Congo-Brazzaville stampede: Dozens killed during army recruitment driveAt least 37 people have died in a crush during an army recruitment drive, Brazzaville officials say. BBC News – Africa

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Sam Altman: What on earth is happening at OpenAI?The BBC’s technology editor Zoe Kleinman reflects on a whirlwind few days for the ChatGPT creator. BBC News – Business

Israeli tanks surround north Gaza's Indonesian HospitalAt least 12 Palestinians are reported to have been killed by Israeli fire at the hospital overnight. BBC News – Middle East

Javier Milei: Argentina's far-right outsider wins presidential electionEx US President Donald Trump congratulates Javier Milei, saying he will “Make Argentina Great Again”. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Italy mafia trial: 200 sentenced to 2,200 years for mob linksThe three-year court case illustrated the mob’s broad influence over society in southern Italy. BBC News – Europe

Covid inquiry: 'Lack of leadership' as virus spread in autumn 2020Sir Patrick criticises Boris Johnson for being weak and indecisive in autumn 2020, in diary entries. BBC News – UK

OpenAI staff demand board resign over Sam Altman sackingSenior staff are among the hundreds of people who have signed a letter calling on board members to go. BBC News – US & Canada

Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awardsThe Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US. BBC News – Africa

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AI boss Sam Altman ousted after board loses confidenceChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it “no longer had confidence” in his ability to lead. BBC News – Business

WHO says Gaza's al-Shifa hospital a death zone, as hundreds leaveThe UN health agency examines al-Shifa after last week’s raid by Israeli troops looking for a Hamas bunker. BBC News – Middle East

Argentines choose between polar opposites in run-offA left-wing economy minister and a far-right libertarian are vying to become the next president. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangersIn Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities – now the practice is back. BBC News – Europe

Autumn Statement: Hunt does not rule out income tax cutsThe chancellor says he wants to lower taxes but only in a responsible way that does not risk inflation. BBC News – UK

Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Singer Cassie settles lawsuit accusing rap mogul of rape and abuseA day after the singer sued the rap mogul, the pair said they wanted to “resolve this matter amicably”. BBC News – US & Canada