Analysis: Kevin McCarthy's problem is he's historically unpopular with a historically small majority

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is hoping all's well that ends well when it comes to becoming speaker of the chamber. The current minority leader and former majority leader may have thought he'd have the speakership locked up by now, but, ahead of the new Congress that begins on Tuesday, he doesn't.

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The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man

A hospital told Sulemana he was 9ft 6in, but nurses couldn't be sure - so the BBC went to find out.

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'My autism made me an artist but I wanted a family'

David Downes, who paints from his photographic memory, says being autistic has shaped his whole life.

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CNN analyst says Supreme Court will consider a fringe theory that could reshape US elections

Joan Biskupic, CNN's senior Supreme Court analyst, discusses an important case the court will consider in 2023 about the controversial independent state legislature theory that could change US elections.

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Travel expert explains why you should book your dream vacation now

The Points Guy managing editor Clint Henderson says that now is the best time to book your dream vacation because he expects prices for flights to international destinations to go up dramatically due to a spike in demand as more countries ease Covid restrictions.

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Sound Of 2023: Cat Burns went from busking to a platinum record

The singer, whose single Go went platinum this year, takes fourth place in the BBC Sound Of 2023.

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Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce

Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship.

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