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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Assam: 'I saw my husband die as flood water rose around us' https://ift.tt/Yw7aSTf

Millions in India’s Assam state are struggling to piece together their lives after devastating floods.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as first black woman on US top court https://ift.tt/Yw7aSTf

Justice Jackson will join the highest court in the US at a pivotal moment in its 233-year history.

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A Nato summit in Madrid for hawks https://ift.tt/Yw7aSTf

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to Nato leaders during the first summit since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Europe heatwave breaks multiple June records https://ift.tt/Yw7aSTf

An oppressive heatwave has broken temperature records from the Arctic Circle to North Africa.

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Controversial Florida abortion ban blocked by court https://ift.tt/Yw7aSTf

A Florida judge has granted a temporary injunction against a law banning abortions after 15 weeks.

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Danish mink cull: PM Frederiksen and officials heavily criticised https://ift.tt/Yw7aSTf

Mette Frederiksen is found to have misled the public while officials are accused of misconduct.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

In pictures: V&A celebrates Africa's cutting-edge fashion https://ift.tt/Yw7aSTf

The diversity and creativity of African fashion are on show in a retrospective at London's V&A museum.

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Stranger Things: I pinch myself at my luck, says actor Jamie Campbell Bower https://ift.tt/jU9X1en

Actor Jamie Campbell Bower on why he feels fortunate to have a key role in the hit Netflix show.

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Ukrainian troops being trained in the UK https://ift.tt/jU9X1en

Military personnel from Ukraine are being trained in Salisbury Plain by British and New Zealand troops.

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Paris attack: 'We still have our injuries, our traumas, our nightmares' https://ift.tt/jU9X1en

Survivors of the 2015 attacks spoke to the BBC after the sentencing of Salah Abdeslam and 19 others.

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Survivor makes tearful statement after R. Kelly sentencing https://ift.tt/jU9X1en

Lizzette Martinez tells reporters outside the New York court she is grateful for the 30-year sentence.

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Israel welcomes Ben & Jerry's reversal over West Bank settlements https://ift.tt/jU9X1en

Unilever agrees a deal to continue selling the ice cream throughout Israel and the occupied West Bank.

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R. Kelly given 30 years in jail for sex abuse https://ift.tt/jU9X1en

The singer was found to have used his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women.

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Paris attacks: Surviving suspect Salah Abdeslam found guilty https://ift.tt/jU9X1en

Salah Abdeslam and 18 others are found guilty for their involvement in an attack that killed 130.

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

China and Hong Kong: The UK Hongkongers living with handover's legacy https://ift.tt/jU9X1en

The return of Hong Kong to China in 1997 is still a polarising topic for residents now living in the UK.

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Ukraine war cluster munitions: 'Everything began to explode' https://ift.tt/sUAxqQG

A BBC investigation has gathered evidence of the repeated use of cluster munitions in the city of Chernihiv, northern Ukraine.

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Ghislaine Maxwell sentencing: 'We still want answers' https://ift.tt/sUAxqQG

Annie Farmer testified in court against Jeffrey Epstein's associate in December, sharing how manipulative Maxwell was.

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Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal beats Francisco Cerundolo to reach second round https://ift.tt/sUAxqQG

Rafael Nadal continues his bid for an improbable calendar-year Grand Slam by fighting off Francisco Cerundolo to win on his return to Wimbledon.

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Trump urged armed supporters to storm Capitol - aide https://ift.tt/sUAxqQG

Donald Trump knew supporters had weapons when he urged them to storm the Capitol, ex-White House aide says

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Why young Arab men turn to anti-impotency drugs https://ift.tt/sUAxqQG

How sexual medication is used in the Arab world as a way of living up to ideals of masculinity.

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How Afghanistan embassy in Delhi is surviving without funds https://ift.tt/sUAxqQG

It's one of 70 such missions around the world running with little support since the Taliban takeover.

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Hong Kong: ‘We don’t know where the red line is’ https://ift.tt/zbURVCM

China promised to protect democratic freedoms for 50 years but new laws have effectively silenced all criticism.

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Mohammed Zubair: Indian police arrests Modi critic over tweets https://ift.tt/zbURVCM

Mohammed Zubair of Alt News has reportedly been accused of insulting religious beliefs on Twitter.

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Malawi men jailed over murder of man with albinism https://ift.tt/zbURVCM

Five men are jailed after killing a man with albinism as part of a plot to sell his body parts.

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Sunday, June 26, 2022

Ukraine war: BBC journalist Olga Malchevska returns to bombed Kyiv home https://ift.tt/zbURVCM

Olga Malchevska was live on air when she saw images of her childhood home in the aftermath of a Russian attack.

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Forced to Beg: Tanzania’s Trafficked Kids https://ift.tt/zbURVCM

A BBC undercover investigation has exposed a human trafficking network smuggling disabled children from Tanzania to Kenya.

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Ukraine round-up: Conflict overshadows G7 summit https://ift.tt/zbURVCM

Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles for a second day, ahead of a key G7 summit of Western leaders.

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Why the world needs to do more to protect its oceans https://ift.tt/zbURVCM

A treaty to protect the world’s oceans is being discussed this week – what is at stake?

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Ukraine war: What Severodonetsk's fall means for the conflict https://ift.tt/OCXx4ng

Russian troops must still cross the Siversky Donets river to capture all of the Luhansk region.

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Colombia: Scores injured as bullfight stand collapses https://ift.tt/OCXx4ng

Hundreds of people are injured after a wooden stand fell, local media report.

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Saturday, June 25, 2022

Nigerian Ife head: Why UK police are holding a priceless sculpture https://ift.tt/OCXx4ng

Original Ife bronze heads, of which only some 20 survive, are thought to be about 700 years old.

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The Indians choosing not to have children https://ift.tt/OCXx4ng

A growing number of Indians are deciding to not become parents. The BBC spoke to them to find out why.

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Ukraine war: Inside Ukraine's International Legion of foreign fighters https://ift.tt/OCXx4ng

The BBC speaks to some of the thousands of foreign soldiers who have joined the fight against Russia.

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Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles https://ift.tt/OCXx4ng

The Iskander-M systems can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, with a range of up to 500 km.

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Roe v Wade: The world reacts to US abortion ruling https://ift.tt/OCXx4ng

Our correspondents in Italy, El Salvador, India, Ireland and Canada explain the impact in countries across the globe.

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G7 face battle for unity as cost of Ukraine war mounts https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

The Russian war against Ukraine will inevitably dominate the summit of G7 nations in Bavaria.

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Roe v Wade: Elation and despair outside US Supreme Court https://ift.tt/yhRPT4t

Women across the US have sharply different reactions to the decision to overturn Roe v Wade.

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Ukraine war: Families risking all to escape through Russia to Georgia https://ift.tt/yhRPT4t

Risky escape routes have opened up for Ukrainians - including driving through Russia to Georgia.

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Kenyan elections: The woman who rallies crowds - but won't vote https://ift.tt/yhRPT4t

Diana Mwazi is one of many young Kenyans who see elections as a way to make money, not bring change.

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Kidnap alert heightens Iran-Israel shadow war fears https://ift.tt/yhRPT4t

The warnings for Israeli tourists join assassinations and sabotage as the foes aim at each other.

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Chess: A different Russia-Ukraine battle in India https://ift.tt/yhRPT4t

Russia's Arkady Dvorkovich will take on Ukraine's Andrii Baryshpolets for the top post in chess administration.

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First reactions to US Supreme Court abortion ruling https://ift.tt/yhRPT4t

Protesters reacted strongly as news of the Supreme Court's decision spread to crowds outside.

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Afghanistan earthquake: Survivors count horrific cost https://ift.tt/yhRPT4t

Near the epicentre of the quake that struck Afghanistan this week, houses lie in ruins.

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Pompeii: Ancient pregnant tortoise surprises archaeologists https://ift.tt/yhRPT4t

The reptile's 2,000-year-old remains are discovered by archaeologists buried in volcanic ash and rock.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Anita Alvarez: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted during competition https://ift.tt/x9UXnCr

Artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez was rescued from the bottom of the pool at the world championships.

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Netflix cuts 300 more jobs after subscriptions fall https://ift.tt/x9UXnCr

In April the streaming giant reported its first subscriber loss in more than a decade.

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Juul: US bans all products from leading vaping company https://ift.tt/x9UXnCr

Authorities say they do not have enough data to be sure Juul's e-cigarettes meet health standards.

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

As audiences return to Glastonbury and other festivals, will they cope? https://ift.tt/8qc36Eo

After two years of cancellations, music fans could experience a mixture of relief and anxiety.

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Ukraine war: High school students pose in prom dresses among ruins https://ift.tt/8qc36Eo

Photographer Stanislav Senyk organised a photo shoot of students in the bombed city of Chernihiv.

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Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall to split - reports https://ift.tt/8qc36Eo

After six years of marriage, the media tycoon and model will divorce, US media reports.

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Twitter tests 'notes' feature with 2,500 word limit https://ift.tt/8qc36Eo

The trial will allow some users to share "notes" beyond the normal 280-character limit for tweets.

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Afghanistan quake: Taliban appeal for international aid https://ift.tt/8qc36Eo

A 6.1 magnitude quake kills at least 1,000 people in the south-east, injuring hundreds more.

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Ecuador protests: Security concerns after police station attack https://ift.tt/8qc36Eo

The country's interior minister denounces "radical" activists after the clashes in the town of Puyo.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Ankur Warikoo, Rachana Ranade: The YouTubers Indians turn to for financial advice https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ

Finance YouTubers are riding high as millions turn to them for advice and brands seek collaborations.

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Ankur Warikoo, Rachana Ranade: The YouTubers Indians turn to for financial advice https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ

Finance YouTubers are riding high as millions turn to them for advice and brands seek collaborations.

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Shaye Moss: 'I don't want anyone knowing my name' https://ift.tt/4NRs2gQ

An ex-election worker tells the Capitol riot hearing she lives in fear after being targeted by Trump supporters.

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Capitol riot hearing: Poll officials detail Trump voters' death threats https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

An Arizona official describes how the statehouse was overwhelmed with threats and insults.

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Fans 'treated like animals' at Champions League final https://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Liverpool supporters accuse the French interior minister of lying about the behaviour of English fans.

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Bangladesh: Deadly floods leave millions displaced https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t

At least 32 people have been killed following heavy downpours that triggered flooding in the country.

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Supreme Court: Where would abortions be illegal in the US? https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t

Abortion restrictions could vary widely by state if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade.

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Thailand cannabis: From a war on drugs to weed curries https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t

The country now has one of the world's most liberal marijuana regimes. How did that happen?

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Could nuclear desalination plants beat water scarcity? https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t

Engineers are developing mobile, floating nuclear desalination plants to help solve water shortages.

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Ghana's Pan African Heritage Museum seeks to reclaim Africa's history https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t

A new museum in Ghana aims to tell the story of Africa using African voices, tools and culture.

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Hong Kong: Iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks https://ift.tt/FuRpQ2t

The Jumbo restaurant capsized in the South China Sea days after it was towed out of the harbour.

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The woman who could upend US abortion rights https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl

Lynn Fitch says she wants to empower women. Her next step is to repeal Roe v Wade.

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Sunday, June 19, 2022

Gustavo Petro: Leftist ex-rebel wins Colombia's presidential election https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl

Gustavo Petro, a former rebel fighter, will become Colombia's first left-wing leader.

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In photos: Throwback to life on Indian streets https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl

A selection of street pictures in India by some of the country's most acclaimed photographers.

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Ukraine war: Band members reunite after fleeing invasion https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl

The four members used to speak mostly Russian but now say they cannot use the language of their oppressors.

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Global inflation: Five ways US rate rise will affect you https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl

The impact of higher interest rates in the US will cascade through the global economy.

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Bulldozers: How a machine has become a vehicle of injustice in India https://ift.tt/NHmfcPl

Critics say India's ruling government is using bulldozers to intimidate the minority Muslim community.

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Eight suspects linked to Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira deaths https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8

Three suspects have already been arrested by police in connection with the murders of the two men.

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Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8

Ukraine's parliament also voted to ban the import of books from Russia and Belarus.

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Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8

The parliamentary elections' results confirm the French leader's second term will not be an easy ride.

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

Rocket man fights Russian demand to send him back https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8

Anatoly Lazarev was at the heart of Russia's space rocket programme before he fled to Hungary.

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Why a Rwandan sports reporter fled his home https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8

Rwandan journalists tell the BBC how oppression at home forced them to become refugees.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira were shot with hunting ammunition, say police https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8

A third suspect has been arrested after the deaths of Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira.

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Vitali Klitschko: Russians are dying for Putin’s ambitions https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8

Kyiv's mayor says Russia's leader is destroying millions of lives in both Ukraine and Russia.

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Brazilians protest over murders https://ift.tt/6AxwPO8

People in Sao Paulo took to the streets to condemn the killings and criticise the authorities.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky visits front-line cities of Mykolaiv and Odesa https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk

Ukraine's president makes a rare trip outside the capital to visit bomb-damaged Mykolaiv and Odesa.

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Fires burn through Shanghai chemical plant https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk

One person dies in the blaze, which spews black smoke into the sky above China's largest city.

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Afghanistan: Explosion rocks Sikh temple in Kabul https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk

It is believed that up to 30 people may have been in the temple when the blast happened.

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Friday, June 17, 2022

Watergate: Why the scandal still resonates 50 years later https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk

A Watergate prosecutor on the similarities she sees between that scandal and last year's US Capitol riot.

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Marcelo Pecci: Killers who shot Paraguayan prosecutor on honeymoon convicted https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk

Officials say Marcelo Pecci, a famed anti-mafia prosecutor, was likely targeted by drugs gangs.

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Bangladesh floods: Torrential rain leaves millions stranded https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk

More than two million people have been left stranded after continuous rain and floods.

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Week in pictures: 11-17 June 2022 https://ift.tt/6bn1oTk

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

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Remains of UK journalist Phillips identified in Brazil https://ift.tt/JEIex16

UK journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon on 5 June.

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Putin criticises sanctions and Eurovision row - round-up https://ift.tt/JEIex16

Russia's leader says sanctions are "mad and thoughtless", as the war stops Ukraine from hosting Eurovision.

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 June 2022 https://ift.tt/JEIex16

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

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Wheels and wheelchairs team up for high speed fun https://ift.tt/JEIex16

Roller skating isn’t necessarily an activity a lot of wheelchair users might expect to take part in, but Wheels and Wheelchairs is helping to change that.

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Ukraine war: EU leaders back immediate candidate status for Kyiv https://ift.tt/JEIex16

Ukraine belongs to the European family, the leaders of Germany, France, Italy and Romania say in Kyiv.

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January 6 hearing: Trump pressed Pence in 'illegal' bid to quash vote https://ift.tt/JEIex16

The claim that Mr Pence could overturn the election directly contributed to violence, lawmakers say.

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Quiz of the week: What replaced McDonald's in Russia? https://ift.tt/JEIex16

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Stock markets see big falls as economy fears grow https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX

The Dow Jones share index closed below 30,000 at its lowest level in more than a year.

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Russian GRU spy tried to infiltrate International Criminal Court https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX

The man used a fake name and pretended to be Brazilian, but security officials say he is a deep-cover spy.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Nigeria's Falz and Teni back Inec's voter registration drive https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX

While some Nigerians feel empowered, others need to be encouraged to register for next February's poll.

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Ayahs' Home: Remembering the abandoned Indian nannies of London https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX

A London building that housed Indian nannies left to fend for themselves during the British Raj is being honoured.

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Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys they say 'promote homosexuality' https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX

Government authorities have removed toys they say "promote homosexuality".

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Ukraine war: Thousands of civilians trapped in Severodonetsk https://ift.tt/oC8E9zX

Food and water are running out for the women and children still there, a UN official tells the BBC.

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January 6: Capitol tour by lawmaker 'raises concern' says select committee https://ift.tt/JO103NV

January 6 committee say video shows Republican congressman with a man who later threatened lawmakers.

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Hunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son https://ift.tt/JO103NV

A memoir by the ex-wife of President Biden's son discusses her former partner's addiction struggles.

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US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years https://ift.tt/JO103NV

The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

How The Gambia’s oyster farmers are being hit by climate change https://ift.tt/JO103NV

Women's livelihoods in The Gambia are under threat from rising temperatures and sea levels.

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People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea https://ift.tt/JO103NV

Reducing consumption by one to two cups every day would help the economy, a senior minister says.

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Ukraine war: 'Almost every family has lost someone close to them' https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb

Traumatised families from Mariupol reveal dire living conditions under Russian occupation.

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Canada lifts jab mandate for domestic and overseas travel https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb

Vaccine mandates are also being lifted for federal government workers as infections rates drop.

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US Open: Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete in New York https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb

The US Open will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete later this year after deciding not to follow Wimbledon's lead in banning them.

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Ryanair Afrikaans test: Airline drops controversial South African quiz https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb

Boss Michael O'Leary responds to the row by saying that the quiz "doesn't make sense anymore".

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Monday, June 13, 2022

January 6 hearing: Trump was 'detached from reality', says Bill Barr https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb

The former US attorney general's remarks on Trump's fraud claims were played at a hearing.

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Writing a book in a day to get more kids reading https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb

South African charity Book Dash is creating children's books in super-fast time.

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Toronto van attacker sentenced to life in prison https://ift.tt/1AGVEjb

The man killed eight women and two men after ploughing a van down a busy Toronto pavement.

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Ros Atkins on… The Rwanda asylum seekers plan https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i

Ros Atkins looks at the government’s controversial plan to fly some illegal arrivals to Rwanda.

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January 6 hearing: Trump was 'detached from reality', says Bill Barr https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i

Witnesses painted a picture of a chaotic and deeply divided Trump White House after the 2020 election.

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Ecuador protests: Indigenous groups burn tyres and block roads over fuel prices https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i

Demonstrators burn tyres and block roads over conservative government's 'policies of death'.

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

Ukraine war: Evidence shows widespread use of cluster munitions in Kharkiv https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i

Russia has killed hundreds of civilians in Kharkiv with indiscriminate weapons, according to a new report.

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World Cup 2022: When is it taking place and why is Qatar hosting? https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i

Football's World Cup finals take place in Qatar in November and December. Here's a guide to the tournament.

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Why you may have a thinking digital twin within a decade https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i

Within 10 years people may be able to have a intelligent online version of themselves.

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'What I've learnt about Africa living in Marseilles' https://ift.tt/uHB9V5i

Journalist Maher Mezahi says he has learned more about different African cultures in France than Algeria.

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Dom Phillips: Family and friends demand answers https://ift.tt/a0MlK14

Journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon rainforest.

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India destroys houses of several Muslim figures after religious riots https://ift.tt/a0MlK14

The houses of several Muslim figures are demolished after religious riots.

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Saturday, June 11, 2022

Gambia under Yahya Jammeh: Witch hunts, PTSD and veiled faces https://ift.tt/a0MlK14

Portraits of 11 Gambians which reveal the extent of the suffering and abuse under Yahya Jammeh.

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What a San Francisco vote says about the US left https://ift.tt/a0MlK14

The recall of San Francisco's top public prosecutor amid rising drug deaths exposes a rift on the left.

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Samantha Cristoforetti: The astronaut taking TikTok to new heights https://ift.tt/a0MlK14

Samantha Cristoforetti has developed a huge following through her TikToks from on board the ISS.

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Hopwood DePree: From Hollywood to restoring Downton Shabby https://ift.tt/a0MlK14

Film producer Hopwood DePree swapped LA for Rochdale to save his family's ancient ancestral home.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: US judge dismisses rape lawsuit https://ift.tt/j09VyhR

The case against the footballer was thrown out because the accuser's lawyer relied on stolen records.

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March For Our Lives: Thousands join gun control rallies across the US https://ift.tt/j09VyhR

Protesters gather in the wake of last month's mass shooting at a primary school in Uvalde, Texas.

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Friday, June 10, 2022

Julian Assange: Does Wikileaks founder have a powerful ally in new Australian PM? https://ift.tt/j09VyhR

The activist's family are hoping Anthony Albanese will step in as a deportation deadline looms.

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Are attacks on Christians in Nigeria on the rise? https://ift.tt/j09VyhR

Concern is growing about the plight of Christians in the country after the recent attack on a church.

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Russia's war prompts regional rush to become EU candidates https://ift.tt/j09VyhR

While the prospects for Ukraine and Moldova look good, Georgia is accused of backsliding on democracy.

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Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar https://ift.tt/0maHyl1

With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation.

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Fanfare and fireworks to open Russia-China border bridge https://ift.tt/0maHyl1

Moscow is seeking to boost trade with China after global sanctions hit the Russian economy.

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Cholera in Mariupol: Ruined city at risk of major cholera outbreak - UK https://ift.tt/0maHyl1

Conditions in the city, now in Russian hands, could lead to a resurgence of the disease, authorities fear.

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Julee Cruise: Twin Peaks creator David Lynch pays tribute to 'great singer' https://ift.tt/0maHyl1

Director David Lynch remembers Cruise as "a great musician, a great singer and a great human being".

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Bangladesh students rescuing snakes and keeping people safe https://ift.tt/0maHyl1

Bangladesh's Deep Ecology and Snake Rescue Foundation has rescued more than 1,500 wild snakes since 2018.

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Spanish homes threatened by wildfire near Costa del Sol https://ift.tt/0maHyl1

A wildfire has spread in southern Spain, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

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Ukraine war: Britons Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner sentenced to death https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR

Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner are sentenced alongside a Moroccan man in a court held by pro-Russian rebels.

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Patrick Lyoya: Michigan officer charged with murder of motorist https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR

Footage shows Christopher Schurr shot Patrick Lyoya during a scuffle over a stun gun.

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A clash between mountain bears ends in deadly fall https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR

A female bear was forced to protect her cub from a male in Spain's Cantabrian mountains.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Severodonetsk: Zelensky ties fate of east Ukraine to battle for city https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR

Ukraine's president says fighting for Severodonetsk may prove decisive in the battle for the east.

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La Luz del Mundo megachurch leader jailed for child sex abuse https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR

Naasón Joaquín García pleaded guilty last week to sexually abusing girls from his congregation.

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Simone Biles and others to sue FBI for $1bn over Larry Nassar investigation https://ift.tt/aZhUgyR

Simone Biles is among those who will sue the FBI for $1bn over failures in gymnastics team doctor sex abuse probe.

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Nuclear watchdog censures Iran over uranium traces - diplomats https://ift.tt/26yscLK

Iran is accused of not fully answering questions about uranium traces found at three undeclared sites.

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Ukraine war: WTO boss warns of global food crisis https://ift.tt/26yscLK

If food shipments do not restart from Ukraine, a severe food crisis will last for years, WTO boss says.

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US man charged with attempted murder of Justice Brett Kavanaugh https://ift.tt/26yscLK

The man was arrested early on Wednesday morning outside the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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Is Russia exporting grain from Ukraine? https://ift.tt/26yscLK

Much Ukrainian grain is stuck in silos, while Russia reportedly ships some cargoes from Crimea.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

If I go back to Iran, my husband will kill me https://ift.tt/26yscLK

Human rights activists say the number of reported so-called 'honour killings' in Iran is rising

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Why Ukraine is furious with the UN nuclear watchdog https://ift.tt/26yscLK

A row has broken out over a planned UN visit to the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia power plant.

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Kansas woman admits to training all-female IS battalion in Syria https://ift.tt/26yscLK

Allison Fluke-Ekren admitted to leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on the US.

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Dom Phillips: Missing journalist's wife in tearful plea to step up search https://ift.tt/TBEAuve

Two days after Dom Phillips disappeared, his wife appeals to Brazil to locate "the love of my life".

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Matthew McConaughey: 'This should be a nonpartisan issue' https://ift.tt/TBEAuve

The actor spoke at the White House to advocate for "responsible gun ownership".

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Migrant caravan heads to US as key summit begins https://ift.tt/TBEAuve

Thousands of migrants are headed to the US in a caravan timed to coincide with the Summit of the Americas.

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Monday, June 6, 2022

KK: Remembering the voice that touched millions of Indian love stories https://ift.tt/TBEAuve

The magical voice of singer KK - who died last week - gave Indians company through joy and heartbreak.

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The Ethiopians changing their names as a show of pride https://ift.tt/TBEAuve

A surge in ethnic pride among Ethiopia’s Oromo community is leading some to ditch their names.

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Australia climate crisis: Women call for action with photo petition https://ift.tt/TBEAuve

Women from across Australia will present a visual petition to MPs, calling for urgent action.

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Dominican Republic minister shot dead in office https://ift.tt/p51EuCN

Orlando Jorge Mera, 55, was killed by a close friend as he was holding a meeting, officials say.

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Arizona police placed on leave after watching man drown https://ift.tt/p51EuCN

Three Arizona officers are placed on leave after standing by as a man in a lake pleaded for help.

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South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE https://ift.tt/p51EuCN

The pair are accused in South Africa of large-scale corruption and exerting unfair political influence.

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Ukraine war: Severodonetsk and Lysychansk are dead cities - Zelensky https://ift.tt/p51EuCN

Ukraine's president says fighting in the key cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk has been intense.

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

Platinum Jubilee Pageant: A huge procession marked the final day of celebrations https://ift.tt/p51EuCN

The procession marked the end of four days of celebration for the monarch's 70 years on the throne.

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Who really shot Bobby Kennedy? https://ift.tt/p51EuCN

The campaigner who was shot and wants the Robert Kennedy murder case reopened.

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Platinum Jubilee: The Queen waves from Buckingham Palace balcony for pageant https://ift.tt/p51EuCN

The Queen watched Friday and Saturday's Jubilee events from home after experiencing "discomfort".

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Ukraine war: Flight ban hits Russian foreign minister's visit to Serbia https://ift.tt/p51EuCN

Balkan countries deny Sergei Lavrov's plane use of their airspace, scuppering his Serbia visit.

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Ukraine war: Putin vows to hit new targets if West sends weapons to Ukraine https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG

The warning came as parts of Kyiv were hit in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for weeks.

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Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeks https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG

WHO figures show confirmed cases tripled in a week, which is likely to be an underestimate.

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China fighter jet intercepts Australian plane - Canberra https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG

Australia accuses a Chinese pilot of dangerous actions near the aircraft over the South China Sea.

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Nigeria violence: Gunmen attack Catholic church in Ondo state https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG

The armed men entered the church during a service and killed several people, witnesses say.

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Party at the Palace: The Queen meets Paddington Bear for jubilee celebrations https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG

The Queen and the animated children's character professed a shared love for marmalade sandwiches.

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Ukraine: Explosions shake Kyiv while battles rage in east https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG

A number of blasts hit parts of Kyiv in the first assault on Ukraine's capital for several weeks.

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Saturday, June 4, 2022

El Zulia mine blast: Nine miners dead and six still trapped https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG

Rescue workers are working against the clock to rescue the surviving miners still trapped underground.

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Bangladesh: Five killed, scores injured in depot blast https://ift.tt/wb7vAVG

The explosion happened after a fire broke out at a depot in the south-eastern town of Sitakunda.

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Nigeria clash: Abuja mob burns man to death over row with Muslim cleric https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8

Nigerian police say a mob burnt a vigilante to death after he argued with a Muslim cleric in Abuja.

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Abbott: US baby formula plant linked to national shortage resumes production https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8

Abbott says it is restarting its plant in Michigan after it was closed because of contamination.

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Shot dead by Sri Lankan police while trying to get fuel https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8

The UN and human rights groups have warned authorities in Sri Lanka against using excessive force.

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Emerson Royal: Footballer unscathed after gunfight during mugging in Brazil https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8

Emerson Royal thanks an off-duty police officer who saved him from an armed robbery in Brazil.

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Peter Navarro: Ex-Trump aide charged with contempt of Congress https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8

Peter Navarro was arrested after refusing to co-operate with the inquiry into last year's US Capitol riot.

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Trump-backed celebrity doctor wins Pennsylvania Senate primary https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8

Mehmet Oz declared himself the "presumptive Republican" nominee before the recount had even begun.

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Covid: Why do some vaccines protect you for longer than others? https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8

Here's why you need more than one Covid jab.

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Mother of world's only nonuplets on how she cares for nine babies https://ift.tt/uLUz4W8

Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine babies last year, explains how she manages to look after them all.

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Ukraine war: Hungry Africans are victims of the conflict, Macky Sall tells Vladimir Putin https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr

African Union head Macky Sall urges Russia's president to ease grain and fertiliser exports.

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War in Ukraine: We are holding on, say Mykolaiv residents https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr

Residents in the southern region of Ukraine speak of their defiance and dread as the war rages on.

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Drought-stricken US warned of looming "dead pool" https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr

Tens of thousands of acres of farmland lie idle because farmers can't get enough water to grow crops.

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

India marriage: Woman's plan to 'marry herself' sparks debate https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr

Kshama Bindu will have all the trappings of a traditional wedding ceremony apart from an actual groom.

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Chicken rice: Why Singapore's much-loved dish is under threat https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr

The city state is feeling the impact of Malaysia's export curbs on chicken.

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Ukraine war: How Russian TV has reported the 100 days of conflict https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr

TV viewers in Russia see only the Kremlin’s version of events in Ukraine.

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Platinum Jubilee: Beacons light across the globe to celebrate Queen's reign https://ift.tt/VgHdvsr

More than 3,500 beacons were lit in the UK and Commonwealth nations.

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Gay rights: Jerusalem celebrates 20 years of pride marches https://ift.tt/6Jwgche

Around 7,000 people take part in this year's march, the target of religious extremists in the past.

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'God save the Queen' played at Paris Jubilee celebration https://ift.tt/6Jwgche

The anthem was played before French President Macron rekindled the 'eternal flame' by the Arc de Triomphe.

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Ukraine war round-up: City besieged and football triumph https://ift.tt/6Jwgche

Fighting continues in the east as authorities in occupied Zaporizhzhia move to nationalise property.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Shanghai lockdown: The punishing cost on small businesses https://ift.tt/6Jwgche

Hairdresser Martin Li, who had to close his salon, was one of many business owners who suffered.

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North Korea: The mystery of its Covid outbreak https://ift.tt/6Jwgche

North Korea is tackling Covid cases across the country, but very little is known about the scale of the crisis.

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Have China's Pacific ambitions been thwarted? https://ift.tt/6Jwgche

Ten Pacific countries have declined to sign a sweeping security deal proposed by China.

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Service charge: The unsavoury row over ‘forced’ restaurant tips in India https://ift.tt/6Jwgche

The government says the service charge is voluntary - but restaurants continue to add it to the bill.

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Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's 'Trial by TikTok' https://ift.tt/6Jwgche

A jury has returned a verdict, but a parallel case in the court of public opinion continues.

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Depp v Heard defamation case concludes in court https://ift.tt/6Jwgche

Johnny Depp has won his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard.

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