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Thursday, March 31, 2022

Could Ukraine 'win' the war? And other questions https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN

BBC reporters Jenny Hill and Orla Guerin - on the ground - answer your questions about the war in Ukraine.

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World Cup 2022: How has Qatar treated stadium workers? https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN

Qatar has used thousands of foreign workers to build its World Cup facilities. Many may have died.

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Africa's week in pictures: 25-31 March 2022 https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN

Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.

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Chip shortage: Has Europe's plan arrived too late? https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN

The European Union is investing billions of euros in developing a world-beating chip industry.

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Canada's Supreme Court upholds C$9m fine on maple syrup thief https://ift.tt/lKhV5AN

Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Ghazipur fire: Gasping for air as Delhi landfill burns https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6

A fire at a rubbish mountain is choking residents while firefighters work round the clock to put it out.

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In pictures: The Ukrainian religious sites ruined by fighting https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6

In pictures: How Russia's invasion has devastated some of Ukraine's churches and synagogues.

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Pakistan's Imran Khan is fighting for his political life https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6

Pakistan's prime minister faces a vote of no confidence and could be out of office within days.

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Comedians on when a joke goes wrong - and that Oscars slap https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6

The BBC spoke with comedians around the world about what it's like when a gag lands really, really badly.

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Kevin Lee: The Briton who plays the bad guy in China's patriotic movies https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6

Actor Kevin Lee has carved out his niche - playing the Western villain in China's patriotic films.

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The African migrants who Italy accuses of people smuggling https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6

Hundreds of migrants, many of them minors, are ending up in prison in Italy charged with trafficking.

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Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slap, Academy says https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6

Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused, Academy says

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Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West https://ift.tt/yIjGWN6

The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Joe Biden signs anti-lynching bill in historic first https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO

The US Congress has previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation more than 200 times.

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Ukraine daily round-up: Peace talks produce first sign of progress https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO

Russia says it will reduce military operations in two key areas - but Ukraine and the US remain sceptical.

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Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence on Oscars slap https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO

Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars.

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Why the Red Cross has to be neutral in the Ukraine conflict https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO

The ICRC is worried that its operations might be undermined by misinformation about its work.

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Four killed in new attack in Israel https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO

The gunman is said to have shot victims from a motorcycle in the third such attack within a week.

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Ukraine war: Snake Island soldier receives a medal from his region https://ift.tt/uEJhCoO

The soldier and his colleagues were thought to have been killed on the first day of the war.

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Monday, March 28, 2022

Anoosheh Ashoori: ‘I should have been freed earlier’ https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa

British-Iranian Ashoori, who was freed from prison in Iran, has spoken about his experience.

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Oscars condemns Will Smith slap and launches review https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa

The incident has sparked fierce debate over comic Chris Rock's joke and the reaction it provoked.

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Can the super-rich solve America's budget problem? https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa

Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett.

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Best actor winner Will Smith took offence at a joke by presenter Chris Rock https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa

The Oscars were halted momentarily when Will Smith took offence to a joke by presenter Chris Rock.

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War in Ukraine: Graphic protest by Russian artist Yevgenia Isayeva https://ift.tt/w0PyuAa

Yevgenia Isayeva doused herself in fake blood and chanted, "my heart bleeds" in the solo protest.

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Sunday, March 27, 2022

Ukraine: Premature babies struggling for life in bombed cities https://ift.tt/16TYuRC

Doctors have begun seeing a sharp rise in the number of preterm births in some areas of Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Medical students back in India left in the lurch https://ift.tt/16TYuRC

Students face an uncertain future as completing their medical degree remains a challenge.

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Russian oligarchs: Where do they hide their 'dark money'? https://ift.tt/16TYuRC

Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it.

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Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera https://ift.tt/16TYuRC

Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera.

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Army boss raises partition fears: Ukraine round-up https://ift.tt/16TYuRC

Ukraine's military intelligence chief fears a Korea-style outcome as Biden's jab at Putin makes further waves.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bars BBC TV programmes from schedules https://ift.tt/16TYuRC

Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content.

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El Salvador: State of emergency after 62 gang killings in a day https://ift.tt/16TYuRC

The 62 deaths recorded on Saturday make it the country's most violent 24-hour period for 30 years.

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Saturday, March 26, 2022

Ukraine war: Chernobyl’s vodka producer remains defiant https://ift.tt/k1z2drt

A company that produces Chernobyl’s ‘Atomik vodka’ releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees.

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China: How is its zero-Covid strategy changing? https://ift.tt/k1z2drt

Its worst spike in cases since the start of the pandemic has prompted a policy rethink.

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The Palestinian cancer centre that can't take patients https://ift.tt/k1z2drt

Palestinians with the disease are being turned away from hospital lacking the funds to treat them.

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Nigeria - where President Buhari had to say sorry for a power cut https://ift.tt/k1z2drt

The lights went out across Nigeria when fuel shortages coincided with the collapse of the power grid.

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Soldiers on patrol outside Kyiv confront Russian drone threat https://ift.tt/k1z2drt

On patrol with a Ukrainian defence unit carrying out aerial reconnaissance around Kyiv.

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Sidney Poitier's daughter on his Oscars legacy https://ift.tt/k1z2drt

Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema.

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War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power - Biden https://ift.tt/k1z2drt

A White House official says the US president was not calling for a regime change.

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Ukraine war: Five wounded after explosions hit western city of Lviv https://ift.tt/k1z2drt

Lviv has become a hub for thousands of refugees fleeing other parts of Ukraine since Russia's invasion.

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War in Ukraine: Musicians perform emotional concert in Kharkiv metro station https://ift.tt/k1z2drt

Musicians performed the concert at a metro station in Kharkiv, being used as a makeshift shelter.

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Friday, March 25, 2022

Ethiopia's civil war: The women who paid the price https://ift.tt/TFPDefi

The BBC speaks to victims of sexual violence as rights groups say rape was used as a weapon of war.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Court hears of violent plot to abduct US governor https://ift.tt/TFPDefi

A former co-conspirator said the accused plotters were seeking the "ignition" for a second civil war.

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War in Ukraine: Change of emphasis or admission of failure by Moscow? https://ift.tt/TFPDefi

Moscow now says the main aim is to "liberate" eastern Ukraine - a change of emphasis or more?

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Next stop Kyiv - the battle on the capital's outskirts https://ift.tt/TFPDefi

In Irpin, only a few civilians remain as volunteers bolster defences a few miles from Kyiv.

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Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns https://ift.tt/TFPDefi

New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading "fake news" about Russia's armed forces.

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North Korea Hwasong-17 launch gets Hollywood-style effects https://ift.tt/TFPDefi

The Hwasong-17 is a new, powerful intercontinental ballistic missile - and the country's largest weapon.

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Ukraine war: Return to Irpin, the town destroyed in the battle for Kyiv https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen returns to Irpin, where Ukrainian forces say they're pushing back Russians.

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Michael Bublé: Multi-Grammy winner on Bond themes, romantic gifts and new album https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk

An egg poacher, a toaster and the washing up - just some ways Michael Bublé shows his romantic side.

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Sanctions: Have they worked? https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk

Sanctions are used by countries as a diplomatic tool, but they don't always have their intended effect.

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US charges four Russians over hacking campaign on energy sector https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk

US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide.

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Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton over Russian collusion allegations https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk

Donald Trump's campaign was accused of conspiring with Russian agents to influence the 2016 election.

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Ukraine war: The dangers faced by front line fighters in Kharkiv https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk

A month into the war, Mark and Vlad, both 22, show the BBC the perils they face every day in Kharkiv.

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Ukraine war: Digging a grave for my stepfather, killed in Mariupol https://ift.tt/eGhgzQk

Viktoria’s stepfather died when the car taking him to hospital was blown up during fighting in Mariupol.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The Ukrainian refugee who loves to laugh at school in Poland https://ift.tt/GKey6N1

Ten-year-old Yana started school in Poland three weeks ago, after fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Russian journalist Oksana Baulina killed in Kyiv shelling https://ift.tt/GKey6N1

Oksana Baulina died while filming destruction caused by Russian shelling in a Kyiv neighbourhood.

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Albright - a trailblazer for women on the world stage https://ift.tt/GKey6N1

Originally born in Czechoslovakia, Albright became a trailblazer for women on the world stage.

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US tornadoes: What the storm aftermath in Louisiana and Texas looks like https://ift.tt/GKey6N1

Homes are left destroyed by storms that tore through southern states, including Louisiana and Texas.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Teamsters: A sleeping American giant now spoiling for a fight https://ift.tt/CB42bXd

Teamsters were once known for Jimmy Hoffa and ties to the mob. Their new boss wants to take on Amazon.

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The Russians trapped on a Thai island as war rages in Ukraine https://ift.tt/CB42bXd

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Phuket, unable to go home.

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Driver in pick-up truck flipped by Texas tornado https://ift.tt/CB42bXd

Watch the moment the vehicle is tossed in the air by the twister as storms swept across Texas.

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Disney staff stage walkout over Florida gender law https://ift.tt/CB42bXd

Protest organisers want the company to do more to oppose the recently passed "Don't Say Gay" bill.

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A bomb hit this theatre hiding hundreds - here's how one woman survived https://ift.tt/CB42bXd

The BBC speaks to survivors of the Mariupol theatre attack, who describe for the first time what happened.

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The 3 Russian cyber-attacks the West most fears https://ift.tt/CB42bXd

US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario?

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Evangelicalism & Brazil: The religious movement that spread through a national team https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7

Evangelicalism within Brazil's national football team has been on the rise, mirroring a wider trend across the country.

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Asakaa: How drill music found a new home in Ghana https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7

Asakaa, or Ghana drill, is the latest hot sound from Africa, following the global success of Afrobeats.

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Ukraine: Impossible choices for surrogate mothers and parents https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7

Hundreds of Ukrainian women are pregnant with other people's children - creating a web of complex problems.

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Yvan Colonna: Corsican nationalist dies after jihadist jail attack https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7

Yvan Colonna's strangling by a fellow inmate had sparked violent protests on the French island.

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Lake Keowee: Police refuse to charge South Carolina man over boat shooting https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7

Nathan Drew Morgan was fatally shot by his rescuer after being pulled from a lake in South Carolina.

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Texas is battling over 170 wildfires https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7

Over the past week, wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres across the US state.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7

Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers.

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Mariupol: Four reasons the city matters so much to Russia https://ift.tt/AHrKkx7

The most bombarded city in Ukraine’s war with Russia is key to Moscow’s military campaign.

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Sunday, March 20, 2022

Omicron vs Zero-Covid: How long can China hold on? https://ift.tt/vrb3x7z

China's worst outbreak in two years has got some questioning how long it can hang on to its strategy.

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Oscars 2022: Five ways the Academy is trying to stay relevant https://ift.tt/vrb3x7z

The Academy Awards return this Sunday, but they face a battle to raise their viewing figures.

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Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones' https://ift.tt/vrb3x7z

Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing.

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War in Ukraine: Backlash in Russia against anti-war musicians https://ift.tt/brQxvMs

Banned from radio stations and rumoured black lists, artists against the war face a difficult moment.

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

Sydney Harbour Bridge - the story of its opening 90 years ago https://ift.tt/brQxvMs

On its 90th anniversary, the grandson of the iconic bridge's designer reveals what he went through to get it built.

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Canada mosque: Worshippers stop axe wielding attacker https://ift.tt/brQxvMs

Police have charged a 24-year-old man in what they allege was a "hate-motivated incident".

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'I'm Australian but Ukraine is part of my identity' https://ift.tt/brQxvMs

Despite being half a world away, Ukrainian-Australians say the war feels unbearably close.

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War in Ukraine: Anti-war opinions can cost Russians their jobs https://ift.tt/brQxvMs

The BBC hears from three people whose opposition to the war cost them their employment.

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Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin https://ift.tt/brQxvMs

The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir Putin.

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Breakdancing changed my life https://ift.tt/brQxvMs

A dancer from Vietnam says breaking kept him away from drugs and helped him deal with family problems.

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Friday, March 18, 2022

Ukraine war: Jewish children airlifted to Israel https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD

In Israel, some 90 Ukrainian children have been dressing up for the joyful Jewish holiday of Purim.

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War in Ukraine: America is learning the art of humility https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD

Forget shock and awe, this is an era of caution for a superpower using diplomacy not military force.

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Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD

Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far.

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Putin's Moscow rally and terror in Mariupol: Ukraine war daily round-up https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD

Russia's president stokes patriotic fervour as rescuers seek survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing.

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War in Ukraine: Talking to a Ukrainian mother and her child who fled to Poland https://ift.tt/7KYiAqD

Krystyna Tynkalyuk is trying to explain to her three-year-old why they can't go back home to see her father.

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Ukraine war: Drone footage shows level of devastation in Mariupol https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx

Video shows destroyed blocks of flats and a shopping mall in the besieged Ukrainian port city.

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Morad Tahbaz, released in Nazanin deal, back in Iran jail https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx

Morad Tahbaz's family say they are "distraught" after hoping he would be permanently freed.

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Abramovich's jet among 100 planes grounded by US https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx

The US government has grounded 100 Russia-affiliated aircraft believed to have violated US export controls

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

Covid-19: Is the world ready for a great re-opening? https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx

We asked our journalists around the world to give us a snapshot of life two years into the pandemic.

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Ukraine: Elegant Odesa is transformed by efforts to deter Russians https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx

As Russian warships circle off the coast, Odesans face the difficult decision about whether or not to leave the city.

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Shells rain down on Kharkiv as Ukraine's army stands firm https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville and Darren Conway are in Kharkiv, where Ukraine's army has repelled Russia for three weeks.

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Ukraine conflict round-up: Putin's peace demands and a new 'Russian wall' https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx

Rescue workers search for survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing as Russia's advance grinds on.

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Child, 13, driving pickup in deadly Texas crash that killed nine https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx

A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say.

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Ukraine conflict: Putin lays out his demands in Turkish phone call https://ift.tt/4nJdDjx

Russia's president revealed his peace conditions in a phone call - the BBC spoke to someone who listened in.

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War in Ukraine: Life on the Kharkiv frontline https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm

BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Ukraine's second biggest city, torn apart by war.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

In pictures: 2022 Sony World Photography Awards https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.

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Ros Atkins On... Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and the Iran debt https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm

Ros Atkins takes a look at the reasons why two British-Iranian nationals are freed after years in prison.

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Covid: Why US students are staging walkouts over masks https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm

Schools across the US are dropping mask mandates - but students are divided over the issue.

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Hijab verdict: What it means for religious freedom in India https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm

A court has ruled the hijab is not "essential" to Islam, but who should make such a decision?

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Ukraine conflict: Biden brands Putin a 'war criminal' https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm

The off-the-cuff remark prompts Russia to call the comment "unforgiveable rhetoric".

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War in Ukraine: Fourth Russian general killed - Zelensky https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm

The news raises questions over why senior Russian officers are getting so close to the fighting.

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Ukraine war: Russia attacks theatre sheltering civilians, Mariupol says https://ift.tt/iTtJeEm

The building in the besieged city of Mariupol was sheltering up to 1,200 people, the deputy mayor says.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

NYC's Met opera house hosts concert in support of Ukraine https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO

The Metropolitan Opera holds a concert for Ukraine, opening with the war-torn country's national anthem.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 20 of Russia's invasion https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO

Three PMs visit Kyiv, while staff at a hospital in Mariupol say they are being held like hostages.

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Ukraine war: European leaders risk train ride to meet Zelensky https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO

Three European PMs and the head of Poland's ruling party make a hazardous journey to Kyiv for talks.

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Russia sanctions Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO

The measures block their entry into Russia but will not impede necessary high-level contacts.

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Ukraine war: Hostages as Russian forces occupy hospital, official says https://ift.tt/oM0V8jO

Doctors and patients are prevented from leaving Mariupol's main hospital, the deputy mayor says.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: TV protest 'was my own decision' https://ift.tt/tV9mwsp

The Russian state TV employee who staged an anti-war protest during a live bulletin speaks to reporters outside court.

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Monday, March 14, 2022

Ukraine war: Pub dedicated to Hemingway destroyed in Kharkiv https://ift.tt/tV9mwsp

The Old Hem pub in Kharkiv was a well-known hangout for young poets and musicians.

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Ukraine war: Demonstrator disrupts Russia's flagship evening news broadcast https://ift.tt/tV9mwsp

The placard she held read: “Stop the war, don’t believe propaganda, they’re lying to you”.

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Pensioner arrested after dismembered body found in New York https://ift.tt/tV9mwsp

Surveillance footage showed a woman riding an electric wheelchair while sitting on a human leg.

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Putin changes law on leased jets to keep them flying https://ift.tt/SaFPsHm

The Russian president signs new law allowing foreign-leased jets to keep flying in Russia.

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Ukraine war: Missile explodes in front of civilian walking in Kyiv https://ift.tt/SaFPsHm

Footage shows the moment a missile explodes in the street, in front of a person walking through a park.

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

Ukraine war: Russians fire warning shots at Kherson rally against occupation https://ift.tt/SaFPsHm

Residents in the city are seen chanting and waving Ukrainian flags as Russian tanks pass by.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 18 of Russia's invasion https://ift.tt/SaFPsHm

A military base near the Polish border is attacked, and the UK announces a scheme to house refugees.

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Poland feels the strain of Ukraine's refugees https://ift.tt/SaFPsHm

The eastern town of Zamosc has welcomed thousands of refugees but locals wonder how long they can cope.

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Brent Renaud: Friend of US journalist killed in Ukraine speaks to BBC https://ift.tt/SaFPsHm

Mea last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine.

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Russia sanctions: How the measures have changed daily life https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0

Prices are rising in Russia and some goods are harder to buy. Here are ways sanctions are affecting daily life.

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Isak Munda: The Orissa labourer who became a YouTube star https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0

Isak Munda says the platform has changed his life since he started posting videos.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban landscape' https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Indian evacuee: The kindness of Ukrainians saved my life https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0

From an airstrike bunker to his mum's relieved hugs, Vishnu tells how he and his dog fled Ukraine to India.

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Will Russia's attack on Ukraine help thaw US-Venezuela relations? https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0

The ban on Russian oil exports is causing prices to surge, and leaders are revisiting some awkward friendships.

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Roman Abramovich: Rabbi investigated over Portuguese citizenship https://ift.tt/B2Xd6f0

Daniel Litvak helped Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich obtain Portuguese citizenship in 2021.

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Friday, March 11, 2022

Under threat of Russian bombs, Lviv hides away its priceless heritage https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R

The picturesque western city of Lviv is racing to protect is cultural and religious artefacts.

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War in Ukraine: How Russia is recruiting mercenaries https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R

Social media channels and private messaging groups are being used to recruit, the BBC has learned.

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Week in pictures: 5-11 March 2022 https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Ukraine: How China is censoring online discussion of the war https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R

The authorities are struggling to keep a lid on pro- and anti-Russian views being discussed online.

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Ranveer Brar: The chef who wants coriander as India's national herb https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R

Chef Ranveer Brar's petition to recognise "the superstar of our kitchen" has been signed by thousands.

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Australia floods: 'I'm angry it's happening again' https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R

Australians are reeling from one of their worst natural disasters, but many despair at a sense of déjà vu.

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Disney apologises for 'silence' on 'Don't Say Gay' bill https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R

It comes after the BBC is shown a letter which also claims "gay affection" is cut from Pixar content.

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Battle for Mykolaiv: 'We are winning this fight, but not this war' https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R

In the southern city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian forces are battling to stop the Russian advance.

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Man returns to totally destroyed neighbourhood https://ift.tt/tqbuJ6R

In Kharkiv, a former resident takes a look around and sees the damage from Russia's assault.

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Foreign fighters go to join defence https://ift.tt/sGP1pug

Nearly 20,000 international volunteers have signed up to fight alongside Ukrainian forces, officials say.

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Ukraine war: 'I have 20 children here, please send help' https://ift.tt/sGP1pug

Tens of thousands of children in Ukrainian state care are in desperate need to get out of the country.

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Watch: Our correspondent on the front line, with Ukraine’s troops https://ift.tt/sGP1pug

The BBC spent a week with Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they fight to stop a further Russian advance.

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Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack https://ift.tt/sGP1pug

Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down.

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Ukraine: Preparing to defend Odesa https://ift.tt/sGP1pug

The Ukrainians who have exchanged practising law for making Molotov cocktails.

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Police bodycam shows Black Panther director Ryan Coogler's arrest https://ift.tt/sGP1pug

Coogler was mistaken for a bank robber when he gave a written note to a teller - and was detained

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IS confirms leader Qurayshi's death and names successor https://ift.tt/sGP1pug

The US says Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up during a raid in Syria last month.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

War in Ukraine: IMF approves $1.4bn emergency funding https://ift.tt/dbUgYhv

The country is expected to see a deep recession this year due to the impact of the Russian invasion.

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Israel's Bennett plays peacemaker in Ukraine-Russia war https://ift.tt/BLU78xn

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is an unlikely mediator between Kyiv and Moscow, Tom Bateman says.

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US Border Patrol finds dozens of snakes and reptiles in man's outfit https://ift.tt/BLU78xn

The snakes and horned lizards were "concealed in the man's jacket, pants pockets and groin area".

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Ukraine war: Children of the Soviet era running from Russia https://ift.tt/BLU78xn

A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad.

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Ros Atkins on... food price rises and the Ukraine war https://ift.tt/BLU78xn

Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.

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South Korea: Opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president https://ift.tt/BLU78xn

Yoon Suk-yeol (R) beat the ruling party's Lee Jae-myung (L) following a close-run race.

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West fears Russia could use non-conventional weapons https://ift.tt/BLU78xn

Officials are "very concerned" about the risk of war between Russia and Ukraine escalating.

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VP Kamala Harris heads to Poland amid Nato fighter jet rift https://ift.tt/BLU78xn

The US rejected an offer by Poland to transfer jets to the US as a step to sending them to Ukraine.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Ros Atkins on… The UK’s refugee response https://ift.tt/JQwfPm1

Ros Atkins looks at the UK's response to refugees fleeing Ukraine, and its family visa scheme.

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McDonald's and Coca-Cola halt business in Russia https://ift.tt/JQwfPm1

Western companies are turning their backs on Russia amid sanctions and violence in Ukraine.

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Guy Reffitt: First trial of US Capitol riot ends with conviction https://ift.tt/JQwfPm1

The first person to face trial over the 6 January storming of the US Capitol is found guilty on all counts.

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Zelensky's moments: From TV star to wartime leader https://ift.tt/JQwfPm1

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian who had no experience of politics when elected, has emerged as a convincing war leader.

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Ukraine war: Civilians leave Irpin after days of fighting https://ift.tt/JQwfPm1

The town of Irpin has been devastated after days of heavy fighting and bombardment from Russian forces.

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In full: Ukrainian President Zelensky's message to UK https://ift.tt/JQwfPm1

President Zelensky makes an historic address in the House of Commons about the invasion by Russia.

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Iowa tornadoes: Seven people killed, including two children https://ift.tt/N1M73S5

Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.

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McDonald's and Coca-Cola boycott calls grow over Russia https://ift.tt/N1M73S5

Food and drink giants have been criticised on social media for failing to speak out on Ukraine's invasion.

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War in Ukraine: Four times Russians have stood up for Ukraine https://ift.tt/N1M73S5

Videos from social media show some Russian citizens, at home and abroad, protesting the war in Ukraine.

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Uganda: Gulu pupil shot dead in school protests over Manchester derby TV ban https://ift.tt/N1M73S5

Security forces fire live bullets to disperse angry students who wanted to watch the Manchester derby.

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Family separated by war in Ukraine finally reunited https://ift.tt/N1M73S5

Rita and her children were trapped in Ukraine when Russia invaded. After spending a week in their basement, they've finally been reunited with Rita's husband and their father Andy.

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Sunday, March 6, 2022

Ashneer Grover: Bitter BharatPe feud worries India's booming start-ups https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t

Many entrepreneurs whose start-ups were big successes are battling with their boards for supremacy.

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Ukraine invasion: The children with cancer fleeing war at home https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t

The NGO Herosi are trying to find places for the patients in medical care across Europe.

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Ukraine invasion: Volunteers 'working on autopilot' https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t

Within hours of Russia’s invasion, all over Ukraine, volunteers offered their services.

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Ukraine: With placards and tears, Poles are greeting refugees like family https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t

A Polish couple, messaged from Taiwan, have come to meet a Ukrainian refugee - welcome to Przemysl.

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War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t

Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.

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Ukraine invasion: Military couple marry on the frontline https://ift.tt/RCUMW1t

Lesya and Valeri, both civil defence volunteers, tied the knot at a checkpoint near Kyiv.

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Saturday, March 5, 2022

From Grozny to Aleppo to Ukraine, Russia meets resistance with more firepower https://ift.tt/zfmFOpt

Russia answers resistance with big guns and sieges. Ukrainians pray that will not happen to them, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv.

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Why doesn't Ukraine attack the Russian convoy? And other questions https://ift.tt/zfmFOpt

Correspondents and experts answer questions from readers on the BBC News website

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European peace seems as fragile as ever https://ift.tt/zfmFOpt

The shifting of European history's tectonic plates is not really that unexpected, explains Kevin Connolly.

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Russia oligarchs: The mega-rich men facing global sanctions https://ift.tt/zfmFOpt

President Putin has for years warned Russia's richest to protect themselves against sanctions.

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Concern for basketball star detained in Russia https://ift.tt/zfmFOpt

WNBA side Phoenix Mercury are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health" after she was detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges.

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Friday, March 4, 2022

Ukraine war: Ukraine can absolutely win against Russia - Blinken https://ift.tt/Myof9as

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells the BBC the Ukrainian people's defeat is not inevitable.

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War in Ukraine: UK woman on husband barred from leaving Ukraine https://ift.tt/Myof9as

Nicola's husband home was barred from returning home to London from Ukraine due to martial law.

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Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms https://ift.tt/Myof9as

The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day nine https://ift.tt/Myof9as

Europe’s largest nuclear plant seized. Here's what you need to know after day nine of the war.

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Adulation and scandal... but arguably cricket's best ever bowler https://ift.tt/Myof9as

Why Shane Warne was one of cricket's greatest ever players, and also one of its most colourful characters.

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War in Ukraine: Russians on boycotts, sanctions and cancellations https://ift.tt/Myof9as

Russia is being hit by a global backlash after it invaded Ukraine. How does it feel to be shunned?

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War in Ukraine: Ukrainians living in Poland return home to aid war effort https://ift.tt/Myof9as

The BBC's Mark Lowen is at the Polish border with Ukrainians hoping to aid Ukraine's war effort.

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

Biden imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, 'Putin's cronies' https://ift.tt/j6zSX8K

President Putin's spokesman is one of the latest Russians targeted in the new round of sanctions.

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Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer Brett Hankinson found not guilty in deadly raid https://ift.tt/j6zSX8K

Brett Hankinson, who fired 10 shots during the incident, has been cleared of endangerment.

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Ukraine conflict: Drone shows extent of damage in Borodyanka https://ift.tt/j6zSX8K

Footage shows how flats and Russian military vehicles were destroyed in Borodyanka.

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Ukraine conflict: Before and after images reveal Russian destruction https://ift.tt/j6zSX8K

These images show the aftermath of devastating Russian missile attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Telling my children why dad joined the war - Kyiv mother https://ift.tt/Zq3aDUh

Olena Gnes says it is important for her children to know their father joined Ukraine's defence unit.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Capitol riots: Guy Reffitt accused of being 'tip of spear' in 6 January mob https://ift.tt/Zq3aDUh

Guy Reffitt is the first 6 January defendant to stand trial. He has pleaded not guilty on all charges.

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Ukraine crisis: What sanctions could West still impose on Russia? https://ift.tt/Zq3aDUh

The measures are tougher than anything Vladimir Putin has faced. But more could be coming.

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Ericsson breached US deal over Iraq corruption probe https://ift.tt/Zq3aDUh

The firm's disclosure about possible payments to IS is branded "insufficient" by US authorities.

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Kim Kardashian declared legally single in divorce with Ye https://ift.tt/Zq3aDUh

The famous couple were married nearly eight years ago and share four children.

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Ukraine crisis: Crypto exchange boss rejects Russian user ban https://ift.tt/Zq3aDUh

The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict".

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Ukraine conflict: ‘I’m water fasting with my wife so that my child can eat’ https://ift.tt/U1DKPmz

Hussain is in Kherson, Ukraine, and says he has to fast to be able to feed his child due to diminishing supplies.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day six https://ift.tt/U1DKPmz

TV tower attacked in Kiev and horror in Kharkiv. Here's what you need to know after day six of the war.

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Ukraine conflict: Russia's Kharkiv attacks are war crimes, says Zelensky https://ift.tt/KAVxdj5

The Ukrainian president asks the EU to prove it is with his country, while accusing Russia of terrorism.

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No-fly zone: What it means and why the West won't act https://ift.tt/KAVxdj5

Ukraine has asked Western powers to consider imposing a no-fly zone to stop Russian air assaults.

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