Snake Island: Ukraine says troops who swore at Russian warship are alive

The 13 troops were believed to have died defending Snake Island after cursing a Russian warship.

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Ukraine crisis: Russia told not to compete under national flag

Fifa orders Russia to complete upcoming matches without their flag, anthem and as the Football Union of Russia in neutral territory.

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Moscow blames UK foreign secretary for nuclear alert

A Foreign Office source insists nothing Liz Truss has said warrants Russia's latest escalation.

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Ukraine conflict: Nigerian outrage at treatment of students at Poland border

Nigeria condemns reports that citizens of African countries have been stopped from leaving Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Putin's war prompts dramatic German U-turn

Germany's new chancellor announces a massive increase in military spending as anti-war crowds gather.

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Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border.

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Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia central bank urges calm amid cash run fears

The Bank of Russia says it has enough liquidity to 'function smoothly' despite new sanctions.

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Should the West arm a Ukrainian resistance?

Western nations are debating how far they should support a possible Ukrainian insurgency.

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Ukraine conflict: Citizen volunteers take up arms to fight Russian invasion

Thousands of Ukrainian citizens are volunteering to fight, including many with no military experience.

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How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'.

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Poland boycotts Russia World Cup game over invasion

Poland will boycott their World Cup play-off against Russia in March because of the invasion of Ukraine, with captain Robert Lewandowski saying "we can't pretend that nothing is happening".

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In pictures: Kyiv under attack

Russian forces continue a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine, as fighting reaches the streets in the capital.

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BBC Russian reporter in Kyiv: The day the war began

BBC Russian's Ilya Barabanov describes waking up in Kiev on the morning Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Ukraine: 'No war please' message from Russian tennis star Rublev

Andrey Rublev writes a plea for peace on a camera lens at the Dubai Tennis Championship.

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Ukraine Crisis: Fleeing under the cover of darkness

The BBC's Fergal Keane watches a "constant procession" of cars and people.

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Ukraine crisis: President Zelensky - We will defend our state

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posts a video of himself walking around the streets of Kyiv on Twitter.

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Ukraine conflict: What is Swift and why are leaders divided on banning Russia?

The UK wants Russia banned from the Swift financial network, but other countries are resisting.

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Ukraine crisis: Missile strikes, tanks and buildings hit in Kyiv

Russia continues its full-scale assault on Ukraine, with troops said to be in the capital.

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Ukraine conflict: Fleeing family's car breaks down between two armies

Frightened Ukrainians are having to decide whether to stay in Kyiv or seek safety elsewhere.

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Ukraine: BBC Ukrainian journalist - 'My home has been bombed'

BBC Ukrainian's Olga Malchevska finds out her family home in Kyiv has been devastated.

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Ukraine: 'We are a shield for you - Europe and the world'

Ukrainians tell the BBC how they spent the night sheltering from explosions and missile strikes.

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Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

Russia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK.

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Ukraine conflict: Sirens heard during BBC reporter's broadcast in Kyiv

Nick Beake reports from Kyiv after President Putin announces a 'military operation' in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

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Ukraine conflict: What we know about the invasion

Russia has launched a large-scale military attack on its southern neighbour - here's what we know.

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Ukraine crisis: Kyiv urges citizens to leave Russia as fears mount

Millions of people are ordered to leave as Moscow's troops edge closer to the border.

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Putin has gone ‘full tonto’ over actions in Ukraine - Ben Wallace

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says Putin has made the mistake of having no allies in his actions.

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Ukraine crisis: Russia's reputation as aggressor 'invented' - foreign ministry

The idea that Russia is to blame for the crisis in Ukraine is an invention by the West, Russia's foreign ministry says.

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Hong Kong: What went wrong with its Covid plan?

The city saw early success with its zero Covid policy, but Omicron has brought it to its knees.

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Migrants clash with police in Mexico border town

More than 20 people were injured in the confrontation in Tapachula, on Mexico's southern border.

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Inventing Anna: Fake heiress drama tops Netflix ratings

The drama sets a record for the most hours viewed for an English-language series in a single week.

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US trucker convoys prompt National Guard deployment in Washington

Hundreds of unarmed troops will man traffic posts from Saturday ahead of the convoys' arrival.

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Deforestation threat to Amazon indigenous areas if protected status changed - report

It is illegal to mine these areas of the rainforest but the government wants to change the law.

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Ukraine crisis: Germany halts pipeline as nations sanction Russia

The gas pipeline between Russia and Germany cost €10bn (£8.4bn) and was completed last September.

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Ukraine: Putin tells Russia's spy chief to speak plainly

Russian president presses Sergei Naryshkin during a meeting with top security officials.

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Ukraine crisis: Uefa likely to move Champions League final from St Petersburg in Russia

Uefa is almost certain to switch the this season's Champions League final away from St Petersburg amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

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Colombia decriminalises abortion in first 24 weeks

No one will be prosecuted for having an abortion within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, a court rules.

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Hong Kong orders compulsory Covid tests for all its citizens

All 7.5 million residents must undergo testing as the city battles surging infection rates.

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Ayodhya: The neglected shrines of India's grand temple town

The holy city of Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand new temple, but many smaller shrines lie neglected.

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US reveals claims of Russian 'kill list' if Moscow occupies Ukraine

The US says it has "credible information" that Russia is creating lists of Ukrainians to be killed.

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Vladimir Putin makes Donetsk and Luhansk recognition announcement

President Putin says Russia will sign treaties of friendship and support with the breakaway Ukrainian regions.

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Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine.

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Ukraine-Russia: Putin mulls recognising independence of breakaway regions

Russian recognition of the separatist areas as independent would escalate fears of an invasion.

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Ukraine crisis: War, sickness and love in rebel-held Ukraine

Orla Guerin talks to people who cross military checkpoints for medical treatment and to see family.

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Truth Social: Banned from Twitter, Trump returns with a new platform

The former president's platform, Truth Social, goes live on the US Apple App Store.

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Graham Potter: One of Australia's most wanted men nabbed after 12-year hunt

Convicted killer Graham Potter, 64, was on the run after failing to appear for a 2010 court date.

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Olympics close with plea for peace

The Beijing Games closed on Sunday, with IOC president Thomas Bach calling for political leaders to be inspired by the athletes' "examples of peace".

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Ultrarunner breaks own 100-mile world record

American Camille Herron breaks her own women's world record in winning the USA Track and Field 100-mile Championships in Nevada.

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Ukraine crisis: Russia keeps troops in Belarus amid Ukraine fears

The decision fuels renewed fears that Russia plans to invade Ukraine, despite denials from Moscow.

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Queensland man dies after allegedly having leg sawn off

A 36-year-old is charged with murder after allegedly sawing off another man's leg in an Australian park.

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Brian Flores: Pittsburgh Steelers hire ex-Miami coach who is suing NFL

Brian Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach who is suing the NFL for racial discrimination, is hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Ethiopia starts generating power from River Nile dam

A "monumental day" for Ethiopia but Egypt and Sudan fear it will reduce their share of Nile waters.

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Lufthansa to suspend flights to Ukraine capital

The German airline will also halt services to Odessa as fears grow over a Russian invasion of Kyiv.

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Finland beat Russia to win first ice hockey gold

Finland win their first Olympic men's ice hockey gold with victory over the Russian Olympic Committee on the final day in Beijing.

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Ukrainian officials run from apparent shelling

Watch the moment when a group including the interior minister take cover in eastern Ukraine.

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Epstein: Model scout Jean-Luc Brunel found dead in jail

Jean-Luc Brunel faced trial over accusations of sexual harassment and the rape of minors in France.

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Mali soldiers killed days after France announces exit

Eight soldiers died after in a rebel attack in the north-east of the country, the army says.

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Ukraine crisis: How are people coping with the threat of war?

Three Ukrainians tell the BBC how they have been dealing with life amid fears of a Russian invasion.

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Ukraine conflict: US warns Russia of consequences if it invades Ukraine

US Vice President Kamala Harris has warned Russia of 'severe' consequences if it invades Ukraine.

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Ferry fire: Search for 12 missing off Corfu continues

The 12 who are still missing are all thought to be truck drivers, according to authorities.

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Ukraine conflict: Rebels declare general mobilisation as fighting grows

Men of fighting age are put on stand-by in Ukraine's breakaway territories amid high tensions.

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Mexican army moves in on drug lord's home town

Landmines planted by rival gangs in the area killed one and injured others in recent weeks.

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Ukraine: Biden says he's 'convinced' Putin has made decision to invade

The US President says he has reason to believe Russian forces will target Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

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Canada Protests: Police clear demonstrators in Canada's capital

After three weeks, police in Ottawa stepped up efforts to remove anti-vaccine mandate protesters.

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Malawi finds Africa’s first wild polio case in five years

Africa was declared free of wild polio in 2020 after a major continent-wide vaccination campaign.

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Greece ferry fire: Hundreds rescued from blaze off Corfu coast

The Euroferry Olympia caught fire in the early hours of Friday morning.

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Brad Pitt sues Angelina Jolie over vineyard where they got married

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do battle over ownership of the French vineyard where they got married.

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Climate change: Covid shutdown linked to record rainfall in China

An abrupt drop in emissions due to the pandemic played a key role in record rainfall in China in 2020.

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Ahmedabad 2008 blasts: India court sentences 38 to death

The deadly bombings in Gujarat state had killed 57 people and left hundreds injured.

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Winter Olympics: Kamila Valieva treatment by entourage 'chilling' - IOC

It was "chilling" the way a distraught Kamila Valieva was treated by her coach and raises concerns for the future, says IOC president Thomas Bach.

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Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests.

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Ukraine crisis: Liz Truss impressed by Ukrainians' fortitude

The UK foreign secretary is in Kyiv, speaking as tensions continue on the Russia-Ukraine border.

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The dogs keeping gulls away from seaside diners in Sydney

An Australian cafe is deploying a canine patrol to keep seagulls away from diners.

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Apple boss Tim Cook faces backlash to £73m pay package

A shareholder group says it has "significant concerns" over the size of Tim Cook's pay package.

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Winter Olympics: Games official claims stories of human rights abuses are 'lies'

The Winter Olympics faces renewed political controversy after a Games official dismissed human rights violations among the Uyghur Muslim population as "lies".

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Saudi Arabia: 28,000 women apply for 30 train driver jobs

It is the first time such jobs have been advertised for women in the conservative Muslim kingdom.

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Ukraine-Russia: President Zelensky asked about dropping Nato ambitions

The country's president tells the BBC it's about "the future of the people" and independence.

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Swimmer dies in first fatal shark attack in Sydney since 1963

A swimmer sustained "catastrophic injuries" in Wednesday's attack, Australian officials say.

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Deadly landslides wreak havoc in Brazil's Petrópolis

Dozens of people were killed after torrential rainfall caused flash flooding in the hillside city.

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Ukraine: How prepared is Russia for attack?

About 150,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.

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Moment sloth rescued from live electrical pole

A sloth in Colombia found itself in an unusual and dangerous place, prompting a broom-led rescue mission.

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Paislee Shultis: US girl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room

Police have charged three people over Paislee Shultis' disappearance in Saugerties, New York state.

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Juan Orlando Hernández: Police surround Honduran ex-leader's home

The US has asked for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández to be extradited on drugs charges.

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Qandeel Baloch: Court acquits brother of Pakistan star's murder

Muhammed Waseem confessed to killing Qandeel Baloch, saying she had brought shame on the family.

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Putin critic Navalny put on trial again in Russia

The opposition leader, who has already spent a year behind bars, faces fresh fraud charges.

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Ukraine-Russia tensions: Russia pulls some troops back from border

Russia says some troops are returning to base after a build-up raised fears of an invasion.

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Horses flee from flames in Texas grass fire

A local news station estimated the fire spread across 300 acres before it was brought under control.

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Novak Djokovic willing to miss Wimbledon to avoid jab

Novak Djokovic reveals exclusively to the BBC why he hasn't had the Covid vaccination.

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Syria: Kidnapped boy released after video of beating sparks outcry

The abduction of Fawaz al-Qataifan, 8, sparked an outcry when footage emerged of him being whipped.

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The 15-year-old Russian figure skater at the centre of a doping scandal

Kamila Valieva always wanted to win Olympic Gold, but is under the spotlight now in a different way.

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Police kill man wielding knife at Paris station

French police shoot dead a man wielding a long-bladed knife at the Gare du Nord train station.

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The Ukrainian grandmother preparing for war

From grandmothers to children, some Ukrainian civilians are preparing for a Russian invasion.

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Mexico violence: Gunmen attack wake, then target funeral

After killing three people at a wake, gunmen shoot dead six mourners at the funeral of the same man.

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Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting.

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Pakistan: Man accused of blasphemy killed by mob in Khanewal

More than 80 people are detained after a man accused of desecrating the Koran is killed in Khanewal.

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Venice Carnival returns after two year absence

After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, the Venice Carnival is back.

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Canada police in final push against bridge protesters

Police on the Canadian side of a key US border crossing begin clearing protesters.

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Chinese sites accused of censoring LGBT content from Friends

Fans say key scenes have been deleted from the hit US sitcom, which has been re-released in China.

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Cook Islands braces after Covid-positive traveller

The Pacific country fears the virus is now circulating there, despite a vaccination rate over 99%.

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New Zealand plays Barry Manilow to repel parliament protesters

Protesters opposed to Covid-19 vaccine mandates remain camped outside parliament.

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Ambassador Bridge: Police begin clearing Canada trucker blockade

Police in Windsor, Ontario, say they have commenced enforcement action at the Ambassador Bridge.

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US to re-open Solomon Islands embassy in push against China

The decision to re-establish a diplomatic outpost follows China's increased presence in the region.

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US father and son 'chased and shot' black FedEx driver

The FedEx driver is seeking hate crime charges against two men who shot at him while he was on the job.

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Durham Police call handlers save woman in Canada

The woman in Durham, Canada, had typed "I need help, he is in the house" before falling silent.

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Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy heads to Paris

Thousands of demonstrators opposed to France's coronavirus regulations are trying to enter the city.

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Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Ugandan author alleges torture by security services

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija alleges he was tortured at the hands of the security services.

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Afghanistan conflict: US plans to use frozen funds for 9/11 victims and relief

The US has been holding the funds since the Taliban took over Afghanistan last year.

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3,000 NYC staff face lost jobs over vaccine rules

New York City announced its vaccine mandate last year, and the new mayor has said it stays.

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Adele promises Las Vegas shows will 'absolutely 100%' happen this year

"I've got plans for next year," she says. "Imagine if I have to cancel because I am having a baby!"

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Italy's Mt Etna volcano erupts for first time this year

Sicily's Mount Etna lights up the night sky in first eruption of 2022, billowing smoke and ash.

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Macron refused to take Russian Covid test

A source says the health procedure was unacceptable amid reports France was protecting Mr Macron's DNA.

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China claims arrests of human traffickers in chained woman case

Officials say they have arrested two people in connection with the case that caused massive outrage.

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Tesla sued over alleged racial discrimination

The electric carmaker says a lawsuit by a California regulator, claiming harassment, is "misguided".

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Freedom Convoy: Paris protest banned by police ahead of arrival

Paris police are taking no chances ahead of a Canada-inspired blockade to protest at Covid measures.

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Ukraine: How big is Russia's military build-up?

About 130,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.

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Russian gallery security guard accused of drawing eyes on painting

The painting was sent for restoration after the Russian guard allegedly drew eyes on it.

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Hong Kong's tough Covid laws threatened by virus surge

Hong Kong has recorded more than 1,000 Covid infections for the first time since the pandemic began

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Bob Saget: Comedian died after accidental head injury, family says

Saget, 65, was found dead by authorities in his Florida hotel room last month.

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UP elections 2022: Why western Uttar Pradesh is key for BJP

The first phase of polling is crucial as millions begin voting in key India state election.

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Footballer's cats taken away after kicking video

The RSPCA has taken Kurt Zouma's cats away from him after videos emerged on social media of the West Ham defender kicking and slapping one of them.

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Bruno Aiub: Podcaster fired over call for Brazilian Nazi party

Bruno Aiub has apologised for the on air comments, saying he was "very drunk" when he made them.

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Pakistan: Police hunt for 'healer' who hit nail into woman's head

The faith healer promised the woman that the practice would guarantee she gave birth to a baby boy.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda on Encanto success

'We Don't Talk About Bruno' made it to number 1 in the UK , the first original Disney song to do so.

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Ukraine tensions: Russia sees room for diplomacy

Speaking to the BBC, Russia's EU ambassador says conflict can still be avoided through diplomacy.

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SpaceX loses 40 satellites to geomagnetic storm a day after launch

A powerful magnetic storm takes out most of a batch of Starlink satellites the day after launch.

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Capturing a semi-submersible loaded with cocaine

The Colombian navy seize a vessel carrying four tonnes of narcotics worth $150m (£110m).

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Snowboarder wins Olympic gold 16 years after throwing it away

Sixteen years after throwing away gold, Lindsey Jacobellis finally reaches the top of the Olympic podium.

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Australia: Grace Tame says caller 'threatened' against criticising PM

Sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame says a caller told her not imperil Scott Morrison's election chances.

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Beijing 2022: Winter Olympics hit by deluge of complaints from athletes

Grievances range from having to compete in freezing temperatures to confusion over isolation rules.

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Zhu Yi: US-born Chinese Olympic figure skater slated in China after falls

Zhu Yi fell during her team event sparking backlash from some social media users in China.

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Rayan: Morocco holds funeral for five-year-old boy

Five-year-old Rayan Oram died despite a painstaking rescue effort to free him from a well over the weekend.

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Paralysed man with severed spine walks thanks to implant

Michel Roccati tells the BBC he "almost has a normal life" again thanks to an electrical implant.

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Ukraine crisis: World leaders step up talks amid invasion fears

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Moscow as Russian forces gather on Ukraine's borders.

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NSO Group: Israel launches inquiry into police hacking claims

Officers allegedly used sophisticated spyware to target public figures' phones without warrants.

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Austria on high alert after series of deadly avalanches

Nine people are killed after more than 100 avalanches hit ski fields, with warnings of more to come.

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Cyclone Batsirai: Whole villages swept away in Madagascar

At least 10 people have been killed and nearly 50,000 displaced after Cyclone Batsirai tore through Madagascar.

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Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach

France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect.

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Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer

Large crowds in Mumbai, India, pay their respects after the legendary singer's death at the age of 92.

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Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'

The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa.

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North Korea: Missile programme funded through stolen crypto, UN report says

Investigators say cyber-attackers stole over $50 million in digital assets between 2020 and mid-2021.

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Moment bridge in Germany is blown up for safety reasons

Watch a controlled explosion destroy this bridge in Germany in a matter of seconds.

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The fast fashion graveyard in Chile's Atacama Desert

Tens of thousands of tonnes of unwanted clothing from Europe and the US are being dumped in the Atacama Desert every year.

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Israel's Mossad suspected of high-level Iran penetration

The spy agency is said to have worked its way high up into Iran's security services.

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Queen's Jubilee: Her Majesty's journey through Africa

A look back through some of the archive footage of the Queen's visits to Africa.

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Boy taken out of well after days trapped inside

Five-year-old boy taken out of deep well in Morocco after four days trapped inside, but his condition is unknown

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Cyclone Batsirai: Second storm in weeks hits Madagascar

Strong winds and heavy rain are reported as Cyclone Batsirai makes landfall.

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Emir Abdelkader: French sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised

Vandals damage the depiction of Emir Abdelkader, once 'France's worst enemy', before its inauguration.

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Morocco gripped by efforts to rescue boy trapped in well

The five-year-old boy, Rayan, has been stuck at the bottom of a 32m deep well since Tuesday.

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Joe Rogan: Podcast star apologises over past use of racist language

A video shared online showed the podcast host using a racial slur on several occasions.

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Karnataka hijab row deepens as students petition court

A video showing college gates being shut on a group of Muslim students has led to outrage.

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Meta moves to tackle creepy behaviour in virtual reality

Women describe their experiences but what can firms behind virtual-reality platforms do about it?

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Winter storm disrupts travel and causes power blackouts in Texas

An ice and snow storm is causing travel chaos and power outages across Texas.

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Saudi-backed Iran spies found guilty in Denmark

The three men are members of an Iranian opposition Arab group.

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German anger as Russia shuts international broadcaster Deutsche Welle

Germany and the EU condemn a decision to shut down Deutsche Welle's bureau in Moscow.

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China joins Russia in opposing Nato expansion

Moscow and Beijing release a statement showcasing agreement on a wide range of geopolitical issues.

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Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine

Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa.

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Jeff Bezos' superyacht will cause historic Rotterdam bridge to be dismantled

Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge is to be dismantled to allow the ship to leave a shipyard.

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Europe entering Covid pandemic 'ceasefire', says WHO

WHO Europe director Hans Kluge says the continent is entering "period of tranquillity" from Covid.

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Morocco well rescue for five-year-old grips nation

The five-year-old was with his father who had been fixing the well when the accident occurred.

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Djokovic thanks Serbian president for support amid Covid test doubts

Serbian prosecutors have hit back at claims he submitted falsified Covid test certificates.

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The Enigma: Mysterious diamond from space up for auction

The mysterious gem, known as The Enigma, is believed to have come from outer space.

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China: What does it want from the Ukraine crisis with Russia?

As Xi and Putin prepare to meet, China says it supports Russia's concerns - but doesn't want war.

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Beijing Winter Olympics: Why are they controversial?

Winter Olympics host China is being criticised over its human rights record.

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Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge.

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Monica Vitti: 'Queen of Italian cinema' dies at 90

The actress starred in a string of landmark 1960s films made by director Michelangelo Antonioni.

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Winter Olympics: What is China's Covid policy and does it work?

With the Winter Olympics just days away, China is sticking to its policy of suppressing all cases.

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DR Congo: Power cable collapse at Kinshasa market kills 26

The high-voltage overhead cable reportedly fell into a drainage ditch at a market near Kinshasa.

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Stolen Roman statue returned to France after 50 years

The statue of the god Bacchus is traced by a Dutch art detective and returned to a French museum.

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Ecuador: Rescue efforts after heavy rain triggers Quito landslide

At least 24 people have died after rainfall reaches 20-year-high in the capital, Quito.

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Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant

Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera.

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Winter Olympics: Torch relay gets under way in Beijing

More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic flame before Friday's opening ceremony.

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Global Covid response generating masses of waste, WHO says

The World Health Organization says discarded equipment is a threat to the environment and human health.

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Denmark Covid restrictions lifted despite increase in cases

It is the first EU country to drop nearly all restrictions, despite relatively high case numbers.

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Israeli policies against Palestinians amount to apartheid - Amnesty

The rights group accuses it of racist policies, but Israel fiercely rejects "the false allegations".

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US federal prisons in lockdown after deadly gang fight

The rare nationwide lockdown of federal prisons comes after two inmates died in a fight in Texas.

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Rio Tinto says 21 female workers reported sexual assaults

A report by the mining giant finds sexual assault, racism and bullying systemic in its Australia operations.

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Moses J Moseley: 'Kind and wonderful' The Walking Dead actor dies at 31

Tributes are paid to "kind and wonderful" Moses J Moseley, who was a pet zombie on the horror show.

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