Ahmaud Arbery: Hate crime plea deal rejected by US judge in murder case https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

The deal would have allowed two of Ahmaud Arbery's killers to serve in "preferred" federal prisons

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US east coast digs out from blizzard https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

Residents are cheerfully shovelling heaps of snow in sub-zero temperatures after a numbing nor'easter.

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Lunar New Year 2022: Millions start celebrating https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

This year marks the change from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger.

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Family wants no contact with accused US IS member https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

Allison Fluke-Ekren is accused of leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on US

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Joe Rogan: Four claims from his Spotify podcast fact-checked https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

The US broadcaster has been criticised for helping spread misinformation - we look at some of his claims.

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Former Miss USA dead at 30 https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

Attorney, TV personality and pageant winner Cheslie Kryst is believed to have taken her own life

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Anne Frank's betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book https://ift.tt/KMwdm4615

The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis.

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Shankar the elephant: Plea to send lonely African animal home from India https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

A teenager has petitioned a court to release an African elephant living in isolation at an Indian zoo.

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Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia? https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia.

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Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform.

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In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years.

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Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate.

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Mason Greenwood: Man Utd player arrested over rape claim https://ift.tt/Mhf8FyP6J

Greater Manchester Police says a man in his 20s is being held following allegations on social media.

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Allison Fluke-Ekren: US woman held for leading female IS group https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

Allison Fluke-Ekren is suspected of training women and children to use AK-47s and suicide vests.

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DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region.

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Tom Brady: NFL great retires after winning seven Super Bowls https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, retires aged 44.

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Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements.

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Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore https://bit.ly/3GblJNq

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

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Beating Retreat: British hymn 'Abide with Me' causing a stir in India https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

India has dropped a colonial-era tune from Beating Retreat celebrations to "decolonise" the event.

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Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

More than a billion people across the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 on 1 February.

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Uganda's huge rolex sets Guinness world record https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Guinness World Records has officially recognised the world's biggest rolex - but it's not a watch.

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Peter Tatchell on his life-long fight for gay rights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers.

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The Critics Company: Nigerian teenagers who became sci-fi sensations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and made tripods out of wood.

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'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020

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Winter Olympics: Global sponsors quiet ahead of Beijing Games https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A week before the Beijing Games start global partners are lying low amid a US-China diplomatic spat.

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Novak Djokovic: Doubts over timing of Covid test https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Mystery of why tennis star’s positive test was out of sequence with other test codes from Serbia.

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'He stole from me' - Stormy Daniels testifies at her ex-lawyers trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The porn star who says she had sex with Donald Trump is a witness in a court case against her ex-lawyer.

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US Navy officer 'bribed by cash and prostitutes' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Dozens of officials were part of what has been called the worst corruption case in US navy history.

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Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978.

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US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders.

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Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign.

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Xiomara Castro: Honduras' first female president sworn in https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Xiomara Castro has promised sweeping changes but she already faces a political crisis.

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Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched.

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Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule.

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Disney responds to Peter Dinklage's criticism of Snow White remake https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Actor Peter Dinklage called a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs "backwards".

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New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach

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Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine.

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IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting.

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Turkey: Airport warehouse roof collapses in snowstorm https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Heavy snowfall across parts of Turkey has caused an airport warehouse roof to collapse.

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Ukraine: What is Nato and why doesn't Russia trust it? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nato countries are trying to help Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion.

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Beijing takes to the ice as Winter Olympics approach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Stephen McDonell spends a day on the ice with some local enthusiasts in Beijing.

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How Covid disinformation has fuelled attacks on Czech doctors https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Knowing how to deal with aggressive patients has become even more important during the pandemic.

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Uttar Pradesh: Why deadly cow attacks are an issue in Indian state election https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Uttar Pradesh banned cow slaughter. Now, stray cattle are destroying crops and attacking people.

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Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border.

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Luxury cruise ship changes course to dodge seizure https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Passengers on the Crystal Symphony were treated to an extra night due to a US arrest warrant.

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Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon.

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US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears.

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George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights.

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Biden to video call European allies over Ukraine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The US president will hold a secure call with leaders of the UK, France and Germany, among others.

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Beijing 2022 vs 2018: Two Olympics and two very different Chinas https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008.

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Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom.

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Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to make a documentary.

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Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK.

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Vafaei first Iranian to win snooker ranking title https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Hossein Vafaei becomes the first Iranian player to win a snooker ranking title, beating Mark Williams in the final of the Snooker Shoot Out.

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Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda.

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Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions.

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Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Finding love as a trans woman https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing.

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Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him.

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Week in pictures: 15 - 21 January 2022 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus.

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Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule.

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Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death.

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Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI.

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Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension.

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US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades.

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Ukraine tension: Minor incursion or invasion? Biden clarifies Russia comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

President Biden is forced to respond after criticism of his comments about the tension in Ukraine.

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Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Zara Rutherford, 19, has arrived back in Belgium after her five-month journey over 52 countries.

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Rare twin elephants born in Kenya https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Twins account for only 1% of elephant births, with the last known birth recorded in 2006.

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'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement.

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Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week.

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Jozef Puska, 31, charged with murder of Ashling Murphy https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy.

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Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson.

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Ten DR Congo prisoners sentenced for mass rapes in jail https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some female inmates fell pregnant and contracted sexually transmitted infections after 2020 assaults.

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Robinho: Brazilian footballer loses final appeal against rape conviction https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Brazilian footballer Robinho loses his final appeal against a conviction for taking part in the gang rape of a woman in Milan in 2013.

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Top Florida health official on leave over support for vaccination https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed.

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Winter Olympics: Snowboard company Burton defends working in Xinjiang https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Watch as Burton China's chief executive is quizzed on operating in the troubled region.

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Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleged human rights abuse of the Uyghur minority.

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Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped.

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Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged.

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AT&T agrees another 5G delay at US airports https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights.

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Plastic crisis needs binding treaty, report says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report.

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Anti-vax protests: ‘Sovereign citizens’ fight UK Covid vaccine rollout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Activists with anti-vax beliefs are taking "direct action" against hospitals and schools.

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Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous.

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How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media.

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Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion.

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Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler.

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Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit?

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Nigeria's economy: Why people are buying sanitary pads in packs of two https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes everyday items too expensive for many.

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What next for Djokovic after deportation? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccine exemption. What happens next for the Serb?

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Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed.

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Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga.

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Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice.

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Kenyan vigilantes taking on avocado gangs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Cartels have begun to target the lucrative crop and farmers are arming themselves.

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Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years.

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The inventor inspired by a near-death experience https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them.

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Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville.

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Novak Djokovic: Court to decide player's Australian Open fate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Judges will hear the player's appeal against his visa being revoked on grounds of public interest.

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Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself."

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Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse.

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The woman who rowed solo across the Atlantic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tori Murden McClure almost died when she tried to row the Atlantic solo, but she went back to sea.

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Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life.

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Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges.

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Russia-Ukraine: US warns of 'false-flag' operation https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russia is plotting to stage acts of provocation to create a pretext to invade Ukraine, a US official says.

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US fugitive who faked death found alive in Glasgow https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Nicholas Rossi, using the alias Arthur Knight, was arrested in hospital while being treated for Covid.

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China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China says it has no need to "buy influence" after MI5 said an agent of the country infiltrated Parliament.

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Secret audio sheds light on dictator’s last hours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC has obtained extraordinary recordings believed to be of phone calls made by Tunisian ex president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali as he flew out of the country in 2011.

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Biden election law plans crushed by fellow Democrats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A senator warns the president's strategy would worsen the "disease of division infecting our country".

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Franco Mulakkal: Kerala court clears bishop in nun's rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Franco Mulakkal was arrested in 2018 and the Vatican had temporarily relieved him of his duties.

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North Korea hackers stole $400m of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year.

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Prayagraj Magh mela: Thousands head for Hindu festival amid Covid surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Experts fear that the festival in Prayagraj could turn into an infection hotspot in the coming days.

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Ukraine crisis: Risks remain as Russia and West talk https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

After a week of talks, there is no sign of Russia pulling back its forces from areas near Ukraine.

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'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers.

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Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the 2019 Easter bombings.

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US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19.

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South Africa minister tells schoolgirls to 'open books and close legs' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Phophi Ramathuba is criticised for comments she made attempting to encourage abstinence.

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London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000.

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Canada: Unvaccinated father loses right to see his child https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The father is not allowed to see the 12-year-old until next month - unless he gets vaccinated.

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Australia equals hottest day on record at 50.7C https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Osnlow in Western Australia recorded 50.7C on Thursday, equalling a record set in 1962.

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Afghanistan: 'Terrified' British Council teachers still in hiding https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Afghan teachers employed by the British Council say they are still in hiding from the Taliban.

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Syrian torture: German verdict on crimes against humanity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The trial of Anwar Raslan is the world's first criminal case over state-led torture in Syria.

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A really simple guide to China-Taiwan relations https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all

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Nigerian NFT artist Osinachi: The work created by using a word processor https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Works by Nigerian Osinachi have made him one of Africa's leading digital and crypto-artists.

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The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living.

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Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A suspension imposed last June is reversed after the networking site agrees to open a local office.

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South Africa's 'King Khoisan' arrested over cannabis plants at president's office https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Protesters planted the cannabis in a vegetable garden near the South African president's workplace.

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Brazil rains: Minas Gerais hit by deadly landslides and floods https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rains have killed at least 10 people in Minas Gerais.

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'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness."

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Novak Djokovic admits breaking isolation while Covid positive https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

In a lengthy statement, the tennis star also admits making a mistake on his Australian entry form.

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Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks.

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Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet.

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A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back?

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Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption.

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How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka.

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The 52-year-search for a missing girl https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia.

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How Magawa the rat was trained to detect mines https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A rat which helped locate more than a 100 landmines in Cambodia has died at the age of eight.

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Children were 'fighting for their lives' in Bronx fire https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest apartment blaze in three decades.

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Evergrande: Real estate giant moves from Shenzhen head office to cut costs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The crisis-hit property developer is still struggling to pay more than $300bn in liabilities.

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Antarctica: Invasive species 'hitchhiking' on ships https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ships travelling to Antarctica could bring invasive species to the ocean’s last pristine ecosystem.

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Afghanistan's cold and bitter hunger https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The UN has called for urgent aid as a million Afghan children are are at risk from severe malnourishment.

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How old Ugandan negatives are bringing families back to life https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The restored archive of a rural Ugandan photographer is helping people reconnect with their past.

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Novak Djokovic: How tennis player won visa row court case https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Australia's legal defence collapsed on the evidence of the tennis player's treatment at the airport.

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#NoSpendJanuary: Can it really be done? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Every year, the hashtag #nospendjanuary is seen on social media - but how literally do people take it?

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Russia downplays threat to Ukraine in Geneva talks https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Russian officials tells their US counterparts that they have no plans to invade Ukraine.

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Ousted Myanmar leader jailed for another four years https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Myanmar's former leader faces a series of charges since being ousted in an army coup last February.

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Golden Globes: West Side Story and The Power of the Dog win at subdued event https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic film was among the big winners at Sunday's event in LA.

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India begins booster shots as Covid-19 cases surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Frontline workers and vulnerable adults will get booster jabs as the country battles a spike in cases.

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'They looted everything': Counting the cost of Kazakh protests https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Violent protests have left Kazakhstan stunned and angry, the BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov finds.

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Novak Djokovic: Judge raises concerns over tennis star's treatment by border officers https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Anthony Kelly is presiding over the tennis star's challenge to the cancellation of his Australian visa.

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Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was on tour, police say.

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Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution.

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The Ashes: England cling on for draw on tense final day in Sydney https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

England cling on for a tense draw on the final day of the fourth Test in Sydney to end Australia's hopes of an Ashes clean sweep.

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Nigeria attacks: Hundreds reported killed as bandits target villages https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The attacks in the northern Zamfara state are believed to be in response to military air strikes.

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Novak Djokovic: Is his vaccine saga an unforced error for Australia? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The story of the star tennis player being held in Australia sparks ire at every twist and turn.

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Rust: Alec Baldwin rejects allegations of non-compliance with shooting probe https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The actor has not presented his phone to investigators despite a search warrant being issued.

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Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict.

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Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row.

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Pakistan: Many dead as heavy snow traps drivers in their vehicles https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Some 1,000 vehicles were trapped during a blizzard in the town of Murree, the interior minister says.

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India restores foreign funding permit for Mother Teresa charity https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The charity's license was revoked at Christmas, in the wake of accusations it was trying to convert Indians.

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Djokovic: Covid infection gave him vaccine exemption, lawyers say https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Novak Djokovic had a recent positive test giving him a vaccine exemption to enter Australia, his lawyers say.

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Texas teacher 'locked Covid-positive son in car boot' https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A witness reportedly called police after hearing someone in the trunk of the Texas woman's vehicle.

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Kazakhstan unrest: Blinken questions Russian troop deployment https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says reasons for sending about 2,500 Russian-led troops are unclear.

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Families seek justice for Iran plane crash victims https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Two years on, the families of downed flight PS752 victims are left without answers.

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How KFC in Kenya got fried over its chip shortage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kenyans called for a KFC boycott after it was discovered that its fries were imported from Egypt.

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Week in pictures: 1 - 7 January 2022 https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Ros Atkins on... the US Capitol riot anniversary https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Simmering tensions remain one year on from unprecedented scenes in Washington DC.

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Myanmar coup: The doctors and nurses defying the military https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Many healthcare workers have refused to work in state hospitals and are now operating underground.

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Omicron: 13 passengers on Italy-India flight escape quarantine https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

They were among 125 passengers who tested positive for Covid after arriving on a flight from Milan.

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Novak Djokovic saga: Australia investigates visas of other tennis players https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Novak Djokovic faces possible deportation, the Australian Open draw is cast into more uncertainty.

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Two arrested after 10 bodies found in car in Mexico https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The discovery was made outside a governor's office in the central state of Zacatecas.

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Lithuania wobbles after daring to defy China https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It stood up to China over Taiwan, but this week Lithuania's president said it made a mistake.

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Munich: Edge of War gives Neville Chamberlain a makeover https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Jeremy Irons and George MacKay film re-examines the events leading up to World War Two.

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How the US Capitol marked anniversary of riot https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

American lawmakers gathered at the Capitol one year after a mob stormed the building.

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Kashmir's pashminas: bringing women back to lead a beautiful craft https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kashmiri women out of the industry.

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Russian submarine hit Royal Navy warship in North Atlantic https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The incident was captured by a television crew filming a documentary on board HMS Northumberland.

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Djokovic stay highlights refugee concerns at Melbourne detention hotel https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

People held at the detention hotel - some for years - complain of mouldy food and poor conditions.

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Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa.

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President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty.

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Drone helps save cardiac arrest patient in Sweden https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A defibrillator delivered by drone helped to keep a 71 year-old man alive.

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Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killing people.

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Italy Covid: Bullet forces immunologist to get protection https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Prof Antonella Viola is given police protection after threats are made against her and her family.

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India PM Narendra Modi trapped on Punjab flyover in security breach https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Indian PM cut short a visit to Punjab after protesting farmers blocked his convoy's route.

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Covid-19: India records first death linked to Omicron variant https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The 74-year-old man had diabetes and other comorbidities but, reports say, he was fully vaccinated.

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Taiwan setting up $200m Lithuania fund amid China row https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there.

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Xi'an: The messy cost of China's Covid lockdown playbook https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

With stories of starvation and deaths, has anything been learnt from two years of strict measures?

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North Korea successfully tested hypersonic missile, says report https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

State media KNCA said the missile from yesterday's launch had "precisely hit" its target.

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Capitol riot: Biden to blame Trump in anniversary speech https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

On the attack's anniversary, Mr Biden will say his predecessor holds "singular responsibility".

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors.

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China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt? https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been criticism of its approach.

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Ukraine crisis: EU looks for role in Russian row with West https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Tensions flare over eastern Ukraine and European leaders fear being frozen out of US-Russia talks.

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Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown.

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Ros Atkins On... Novak Djokovic and Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As Australia cancels the tennis star's visa on his arrival in Melbourne, Ros Atkins looks at how we got here.

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Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The player was due to play in the Australian Open after being exempted from vaccination rules.

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Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say.

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Covid: President Macron warns he will 'hassle' France's unvaccinated https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The president vows to make life difficult for the unjabbed, but opponents condemn his strong language.

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Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It is "appalling" that Novak Djokovic can enter the country for the Australian Open, locals say.

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US science teacher arrested for vaccinating 17-year-old student https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police say the teacher is not trained to give vaccines and gave the jab to the boy at her home.

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Omicron: Curfew in Delhi as India Covid cases surge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A weekend curfew is imposed and doctors' leave cancelled as the chief minister tests positive.

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North Korea launches 'unidentified projectile' into sea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

South Korean and Japanese officials spot Pyongyang's first launch in 2022, but details are unclear.

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Snowbound in Virginia traffic for over 10 hours https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

One passenger's harrowing journey after heavy snowfall paralysed miles of highway in Virginia.

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Europe's tattoo artists fear for future after EU ink ban https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Thousands of chemicals are banned by EU for safety reasons, but tattooists say it will hit business.

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Sudan coup: Sudan forces fire tear gas at protesters https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Security forces use tear gas to disperse crowds as demonstrators block roads with burning tyres.

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Prosecutor drops Andrew Cuomo groping charge https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Accuser is 'credible', district attorney says, but there is not enough evidence to move forward.

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Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Have a look at how Beijing is preparing for the Games - with a sealed off area to keep Covid out.

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Hong Kong: Activist gets 15 month jail term for Tiananmen vigil https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Chow Hang Tung was found guilty of inciting others last year to commemorate the crackdown.

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Top US phone firms agree delay of 5G rollout https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The two-week delay requested by transportation and aviation authorities was initially rejected.

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China: Xi'an residents in lockdown barter for food amid shortage https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Faced with low supplies under lockdown, some have resorted to trading phones and gadgets for food.

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Oo Antava: Why a song calling out men is under fire for sleaze https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A new hit song which claims to subvert the male gaze is accused of, in fact, objectifying women.

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Elon Musk: Tesla criticised after opening Xinjiang showroom https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The world's most valuable car maker opened the new showroom in the city of Urumqi on New Year's Eve.

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Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven days of deliberations.

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Watching North Korea from a supersonic fighter jet https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

BBC correspondent Laura Bicker reports from a supersonic fighter jet on South Korea’s drive to build up its own war machine.

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Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian producer.

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The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fraud. What went wrong?

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Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work.

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Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India.

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Bulli Bai: India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This was the second recent attempt in India to harass Muslim women by "auctioning" them online.

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Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kiev character stereotype https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Ukraine's culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from Kiev as "insulting".

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Green Connect: The farm helping refugees build a life in Australia https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It has employed 5,000 people in the past decade and "dramatically" changed fortunes, refugees say.

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Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in the face of right-wring ire.

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Covid: Israel Omicron spike could bring herd immunity but with risks - health boss https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Health boss says Omicron may lead to herd immunity but it would be better achieved via vaccination.

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2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

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‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’ https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?

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South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person.

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Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning.

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Light pollution: Parkour group saving energy by turning off city lights https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A group of young men are using their gymnastic abilities to reduce the impact of light pollution in their hometown.

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ICYMI: Tiny tigers and trees as tasty treats https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould.

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India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year when the tragedy unfolded.

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Colorado wildfires: Woman says families in her neighbourhood lost everything https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

A woman who had to evacuate her home in Louisville with her family speaks to the BBC.

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