Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi https://ift.tt/rlReYWz

Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition calls for a rerun.

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Covid: FBI director Christopher Wray says China lab leak 'most likely' https://ift.tt/TWM1AN0

Christopher Wray says the FBI has "for quite some time" settled on a potential lab incident in Wuhan.

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India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks https://ift.tt/TWM1AN0

Can India navigate tensions and secure any agreements as a divided G20 meets in Delhi?

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Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia https://ift.tt/TWM1AN0

The K-pop superstars are among major acts that have returned as pandemic restrictions ease.

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Denmark scraps public holiday to boost defence budget https://ift.tt/TWM1AN0

The extra day of work will provide an additional $400m to the economy.

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Finland starts construction of Russia border fence https://ift.tt/TWM1AN0

The Finnish government has sought to boost border security since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Why is Israel-Palestinian violence surging? https://ift.tt/TWM1AN0

How come the Israel-Palestinian conflict seems to have suddenly got much worse.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says situation in Bakhmut worsening https://ift.tt/G4SWc3y

Russian forces have been trying to capture the eastern city of Bakhmut for over six months.

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Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World https://ift.tt/G4SWc3y

Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor.

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Physical 100: Are K-reality shows the next Korean cultural trend? https://ift.tt/G4SWc3y

After Squid Game comes the hit survival-of-the-fittest reality show Physical 100.

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Thai drug dealer had plastic surgery to look like Korean man, police say https://ift.tt/G4SWc3y

The Thai drug dealer had several facial plastic surgeries to throw off investigators, police say.

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Ukraine war: How Russia took the south - and then got stuck https://ift.tt/G4SWc3y

The story of Russia's rapid advance in southern Ukraine, told by the people who managed to stop it.

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Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire banker assisting authorities, firm says https://ift.tt/G4SWc3y

Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures.

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Ukraine war: On board low-flying helicopter with renowned airman https://ift.tt/0qdy2ia

The BBC gets rare access to a renowned airman and his ageing helicopter during a low-flying mission.

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EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal https://ift.tt/0qdy2ia

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak.

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Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match https://ift.tt/0qdy2ia

They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling.

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Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide https://ift.tt/0qdy2ia

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.

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Five key takeaways from the Berlin Film Festival https://ift.tt/0qdy2ia

The Berlinale is showcasing films on violence, sexual freedom, and unconventional love.

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Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois https://ift.tt/0qdy2ia

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.

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The mission to save the biggest frog on earth https://ift.tt/GVutdaO

One man's bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the size of a domestic cat.

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Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal https://ift.tt/GVutdaO

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome".

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G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war https://ift.tt/GVutdaO

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India.

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Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023 https://ift.tt/GVutdaO

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.

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The Manchester puppet masters who made the stars of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio https://ift.tt/GVutdaO

A low-key British animation studio created the models for Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed Pinocchio.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky keen to meet Xi following China's peace plan https://ift.tt/Gq8WE5w

Ukraine's leader said the call for talks and a ceasefire showed Beijing was "preparing to take part".

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Mifepristone: 12 US states sue to expand access to abortion pill https://ift.tt/Gq8WE5w

The pill accounts for more than half of US abortions, but it is a focus of growing political attack.

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TV show Succession to end after fourth season https://ift.tt/Gq8WE5w

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end.

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Ukraine war: Russia interrupts UN minute's silence https://ift.tt/Gq8WE5w

The Russian ambassador said he wanted the UN to commemorate everyone who has died in Ukraine since 2014.

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US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits he stole millions for drugs https://ift.tt/Gq8WE5w

The former lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son had a powerful 60-pill-a-day opiate habit.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023 https://ift.tt/Gq8WE5w

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

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Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary https://ift.tt/Gq8WE5w

On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days.

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Ukraine war: Soldiers master British tanks in Dorset https://ift.tt/4NxwJEz

The soldiers will spend the next few weeks learning about tank maintenance and basic repairs.

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Latvian MP swears at Russia in Ukraine protest walkout https://ift.tt/4NxwJEz

Delegates walked out of a security conference after a Russian representative began speaking.

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R. Kelly gets extra prison time after latest sex abuse conviction https://ift.tt/4NxwJEz

The disgraced singer is sentenced to 20 years, but 19 will be served alongside an existing term.

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Japanese motor giants announce biggest pay rises in decades https://ift.tt/4NxwJEz

Toyota and Honda are the latest Japanese companies to increase wages as prices in the country jump.

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Bodies found in plane wreck on Philippines volcano https://ift.tt/4NxwJEz

All four people on board the light plane are confirmed dead by search authorities.

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Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider https://ift.tt/4NxwJEz

Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule.

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WATCH: Mystery metal sphere found on beach perplexes Japan https://ift.tt/4NxwJEz

Authorities can't say what it is yet - not even the police or bomb squad sent to investigate.

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Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud https://ift.tt/4NxwJEz

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state.

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Winds lash Madagascar's coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall https://ift.tt/yN5CVir

Gusts above130km/h (81mph) cause a storm surge, ripping off roofs and killing at least one person.

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Ram Rahim: Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape https://ift.tt/yN5CVir

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the last year out of jail.

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Malcolm X's family plan to sue FBI, CIA, NYPD for his death https://ift.tt/yN5CVir

The civil rights leader's daughter says US authorities "executed their plan to assassinate" her father.

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Why singer Jully Black changed one word in Canada's national anthem https://ift.tt/yN5CVir

Singer Jully Black has gotten a lot of reaction for her rendition of O Canada at an NBA game.

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How much has the US given to Ukraine? https://ift.tt/yN5CVir

A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the aid is worth the cost.

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Ukraine war: Two presidents, two speeches, two different world views https://ift.tt/yN5CVir

The BBC's Richard Galpin looks at Joe Biden's and Vladimir Putin's speeches, addressing the Ukraine war.

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Kenya to investigate 'sex for work' exposed in BBC tea documentary https://ift.tt/yN5CVir

Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms.

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Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power https://ift.tt/wIikjVJ

The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.

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How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm https://ift.tt/wIikjVJ

ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.

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Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand https://ift.tt/wIikjVJ

Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in an immigration centre.

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TSA raises alarm amid increase in guns at US airports https://ift.tt/wIikjVJ

In some parts, more passengers are attempting to bring guns through airport security.

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Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings https://ift.tt/wIikjVJ

10 Archbishops criticise Justin Welby over the Church of England backing blessings for same-sex couples.

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6.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Turkey https://ift.tt/wIikjVJ

The tremor was reported near Turkey's border with Syria, weeks after another quake killed thousands.

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Cambodia: Stolen Angkorian crown jewellery resurfaces in London https://ift.tt/u4jIaBg

The secret collection of 77 items from the Angkorian period has stunned antiquities experts.

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Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China https://ift.tt/u4jIaBg

The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month.

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Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana https://ift.tt/u4jIaBg

The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake.

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Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates https://ift.tt/u4jIaBg

Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign.

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Bafta bits you may have missed https://ift.tt/u4jIaBg

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

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Syrian earthquake victims being sent 'home' from Turkey for burial https://ift.tt/GxOmid4

The bodies of some of the more than 2,300 Syrians who died in Turkey are being repatriated by their families.

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Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria says https://ift.tt/GxOmid4

Syria's army says a soldier is among the dead, after rockets hit a high-security area of the capital.

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Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says https://ift.tt/GxOmid4

The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal.

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Rachid M'Barki from BFM suspended in scandal linked to disinformation firm https://ift.tt/GxOmid4

Veteran presenter Rachid M'Barki is accused of running stories planted by an Israel-based organisation.

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Ukraine War: 'Everyone is kind, but the fact is, we're not home' https://ift.tt/GxOmid4

Poland has welcomed millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's war, but many want their old lives back.

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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis https://ift.tt/GxOmid4

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral.

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The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown https://ift.tt/GxOmid4

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China.

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Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care https://ift.tt/GxOmid4

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said.

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Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now https://ift.tt/GxOmid4

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says.

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Shape-shifting robot melts itself to escape lab jail https://ift.tt/8i9WdHn

Within minutes, the Lego-like figure is seen moving behind bars, then liquefying itself to freedom.

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Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish https://ift.tt/8i9WdHn

Cher Yam Tian, who created what is now a world-famous culinary delight, dies at 90.

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Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim confirms Qatari bid to buy Premier League club https://ift.tt/8i9WdHn

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest banks, confirms his foundation will bid to buy Manchester United.

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How MI5 caught UK embassy spy selling secrets to Russia https://ift.tt/8i9WdHn

The BBC's Home Affairs correspondent explains what David Smith did, and how he was stopped.

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'Never give up': Woman fights off attacker in US gym https://ift.tt/8i9WdHn

A man who attacked a lone woman in a Florida apartment gym got more than he bargained for.

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Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China? https://ift.tt/ak6n9yl

South Africa is taking part in a naval exercise with Russia and China, to the dismay of the US.

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Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month https://ift.tt/ak6n9yl

The Infowars host has nearly $10m in assets, and his outgoings include childcare, alimony and home upkeep.

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Zelensky: 'Big mistake' if Belarus gets involved in war with Russia https://ift.tt/ak6n9yl

The Ukrainian president was asked about if Russia attacked from the Belarussian border.

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Bruce Willis has dementia, family announces https://ift.tt/ak6n9yl

Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family announces on social media

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Zelensky on peace deal: 'Compromises on territory would make us weaker’ https://ift.tt/ak6n9yl

Zelensky speaks to the BBC as the anniversary of beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches.

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Beirut banks attacked as Lebanon financial crisis deepens https://ift.tt/ak6n9yl

Demonstrators lit fires and smashed windows over ongoing cash withdrawal restrictions.

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Is Disney's magic spell wearing off? https://ift.tt/7vfhOic

Under pressure to boost profit, Disney is doing what has worked for 100 years: rebooting the classics.

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Big crowd gathers for sea turtle return home https://ift.tt/7vfhOic

After being rescued and getting a tumour removed, the sea turtles were returned to the ocean.

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Israel passes law to revoke Israeli Arab attackers' citizenship https://ift.tt/7vfhOic

Israeli Arabs convicted of terrorism could be deported to Palestinian areas under the new measure.

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Buffalo shooting: Relative lunges at gunman before sentencing https://ift.tt/7vfhOic

Family members affected by the shooting in Buffalo, NY, speak before a life sentence is handed down.

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New Barney leaves fans bemused by reimagined image https://ift.tt/7vfhOic

People online mock the dinosaur's reimagined image, which will appear in a new animated series.

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United flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive64645457 https://ift.tt/0tvyK6j

Passengers reportedly screamed as the flight from Hawaii plunged 1,400ft before the plane recovered.

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First UN aid convoy enters quake-hit Syria via new crossing https://ift.tt/0tvyK6j

The UN says 11 lorries have driven through a reopened border crossing into rebel-held north-west Syria.

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Ethiopia war in Tigray: Eritrean soldiers accused of rape despite peace deal https://ift.tt/0tvyK6j

A 2022 peace deal halted Ethiopia's two-year civil war. Women say it did not stop the violence.

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US suspects three unidentified objects it shot down were 'benign' https://ift.tt/0tvyK6j

The White House says the unidentified aircraft may have been "tied to commercial or research entities".

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Jovenel Moise: Four more people arrested over plot to kill Haiti's president https://ift.tt/0tvyK6j

Suspects include the boss of a US company that hired Colombian veterans for the mission, say officials.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastation https://ift.tt/0tvyK6j

More than 500 bodies have been pulled from the rubble of 200 destroyed buildings in Jindayris.

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Pierre Palmade: French comic faces charges over drug-fuelled crash https://ift.tt/0tvyK6j

Pierre Palmade faces charges after a head-on collision led to a woman losing her unborn baby.

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Valentine's Day: How fake dates help Indians find love and intimacy https://ift.tt/Kpw6had

From dating surrogates to relationship coaches, Indians are turning to new ways to navigate love and desire.

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Name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day https://ift.tt/Kpw6had

A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to an animal.

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No aliens insists White House before ET joke about shot down objects https://ift.tt/Kpw6had

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reassures the US population as questions remain over the shot down objects.

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Haiti gangs: Three churchgoers kidnapped after Mass https://ift.tt/Kpw6had

Gangs kidnapping people for ransom are targeting religious institutions amid spiralling violence.

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Rihanna reveals she's pregnant at Super Bowl half-time show https://ift.tt/QCfNOP6

The singer surprised fans as she delivered a hit-heavy performance at the half-time show.

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Super Bowl 57: Kansas City Chiefs fight back to beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in thriller https://ift.tt/QCfNOP6

The Kansas City Chiefs become NFL champions for the second time in four years after fighting back to claim a thrilling 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Kenyan rice farmers battle quelea birds in Kisumu https://ift.tt/QCfNOP6

Kenya wants to kill some six million quelea birds which have invaded rice fields around the country.

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Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts https://ift.tt/QCfNOP6

The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees.

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US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron https://ift.tt/QCfNOP6

Washington has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon on 4 February.

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DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels https://ift.tt/QCfNOP6

The seven men caused the death of two civilians as they fled M23 rebels in North Kivu, a court rules.

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Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age https://ift.tt/QCfNOP6

A cave in Canada has been declared a globally significant location to preserve a rare amphipod.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war https://ift.tt/QCfNOP6

Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are "likely accurate".

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Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants https://ift.tt/QCfNOP6

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.

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The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight https://ift.tt/6hcWN25

Exiled after competing in France while failing to wear a hijab, Sadaf Khadem says it is now her home.

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Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled https://ift.tt/6hcWN25

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago.

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US and Canada military shoot down new unidentified object https://ift.tt/6hcWN25

The flying object "violated airspace" over north-west Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble https://ift.tt/6hcWN25

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey.

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Kerala transgender couple's 'tears of joy' as baby born early https://ift.tt/DuNWhOK

Zahad and Ziya, whose pregnancy photos made headlines, say their baby is fine after being born early.

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15 homes, just three survivors - the community lost under one Turkish apartment block https://ift.tt/DuNWhOK

A window with a butterfly print curtain is the first clue in a story about loss in a devastating quake.

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Florida expands governor's power to move migrants https://ift.tt/DuNWhOK

Democrats says the relocations are "human trafficking", but Republicans say it's "humanitarian".

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Canada appeals ruling to repatriate citizens in Syria https://ift.tt/DuNWhOK

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is one of the four men a court ordered Canada to repatriate.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist recounts dramatic escape https://ift.tt/DuNWhOK

Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air last year, is now in France but still fears for her life.

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High-altitude object shot down over Alaska, US says https://ift.tt/DuNWhOK

A "high-altitude object" is shot down over Alaska, days after a row over a Chinese spy balloon.

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Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv https://ift.tt/DuNWhOK

Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult.

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Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 February 2023 https://ift.tt/fuFiRNo

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

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Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district https://ift.tt/fuFiRNo

The city council introduces the new laws in a bid to reduce disruption by tourists in the area.

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Burt Bacharach speaks to the BBC in1964 https://ift.tt/fuFiRNo

Burt Bacharach told the BBC about why his music resonated with teenagers of the day.

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The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system https://ift.tt/fuFiRNo

With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history.

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Alec Baldwin sued by Halyna Hutchins' family over Rust film https://ift.tt/fuFiRNo

The family of Halyna Hutchins, who died in the October 2021 shooting, have filed a civil suit.

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Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram https://ift.tt/fuFiRNo

The former US president's feeds, which have tens of millions of followers, have been restored.

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Chile wildfires threaten animals https://ift.tt/fuFiRNo

An emergency clinic was set up in Santa Juana to treat some of the animals.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky asks France and Germany for fighter jets https://ift.tt/fuFiRNo

After convincing the West to supply tanks, Ukraine's president is now on a mission to get aircraft.

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Ramcharitmanas: The Hindu epic poem causing a political storm in India https://ift.tt/YDPd3zT

The famous 16th-Century poem Ramcharitmanas has become a battle ground over claims it's discriminatory.

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Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response https://ift.tt/YDPd3zT

Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends the government's response as Syria struggles to get much needed aid.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Survivor in rubble sparks hope for more 'miracles' https://ift.tt/YDPd3zT

Days after Turkey's devastating earthquake, there are still some moments of joy, but they are fewer.

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How rescue videos give only glimpse into Syria quake horror https://ift.tt/YDPd3zT

A look at how the BBC is able to cover the story with such limited access on the ground.

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Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people? https://ift.tt/YDPd3zT

A search and rescue operation is under way, with specialist teams arriving from around the world.

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State of the Union: How Brandon Tsay is shouldering the spotlight https://ift.tt/YDPd3zT

Brandon Tsay disarmed a gunman. The president praised him during Tuesday's big speech.

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A secret room that saved this girl's life https://ift.tt/YDPd3zT

Behind the sale of a masterpiece painting is the story of a Jewish girl's extraordinary escape from the Nazis.

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Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on https://ift.tt/YDPd3zT

The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed.

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New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia https://ift.tt/84kFXWY

Separatists say they will execute the man unless Jakarta negotiates over the independence of West Papua.

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Oscars: Danielle Deadwyler claims Hollywood is 'deeply impacted by racism' https://ift.tt/wNuaP8v

Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis were tipped to be nominated for best actress, but missed out.

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Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali https://ift.tt/gtFhEd8

Amid Russia's isolation, its friendship with Mali blossoms, but has it stopped jihadist violence?

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Anthony Lowe: New video released in police killing of double amputee https://ift.tt/SeRcCrp

Police also released audio of an emergency call by a man who was allegedly stabbed by Anthony Lowe.

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Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts https://ift.tt/SeRcCrp

At least 3,500 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syria and Turkey.

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When a Canadian weather balloon went rogue https://ift.tt/SeRcCrp

A stray research balloon survived 1,000 rounds of ammunition from fighter jets on its travels back in 1998.

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South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot https://ift.tt/SeRcCrp

The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's wine industry.

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Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules https://ift.tt/SeRcCrp

A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator.

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Grammy Awards 2023: Beyoncé becomes the biggest winner in history https://ift.tt/OmGXw4p

With her latest award, the star becomes the most celebrated artist in the ceremony's history.

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Strong earthquake hits south-eastern Turkey near Syria border https://ift.tt/OmGXw4p

A strong earthquake rocks Gaziantep in south-eastern Turkey near Syria, killing at least five people.

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Ukraine war: The five key cities and towns in Russia's sights https://ift.tt/OmGXw4p

There are signs Russia is preparing a new offensive - James Waterhouse in Kyiv looks at Moscow's objectives.

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Inside the centre dedicated to combating unseen war threats https://ift.tt/OmGXw4p

Frank Gardner visits the Helsinki centre where a joint EU-Nato team is focused on so-called hybrid threats.

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Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures https://ift.tt/OmGXw4p

All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

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Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures https://ift.tt/OmGXw4p

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people's minds.

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Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club https://ift.tt/OmGXw4p

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

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Video appears to show China 'spy' balloon being shot down https://ift.tt/PeQEgvB

The white balloon - which the US has confirmed bringing down - is seen falling through the sky.

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Pakistan's ex-president Musharraf dies aged 79 https://ift.tt/PeQEgvB

Pakistan's former president General Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a coup in 1999, has died in Dubai aged 79.

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Wealthy UK family to apologise in Grenada over slave-owning past https://ift.tt/PeQEgvB

The Trevelyan family, who owned more than 1,000 African slaves in the 19th Century, will also pay reparations.

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Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis https://ift.tt/PeQEgvB

Rampant inflation is a key issue for voters as Turkey’s President Erdogan faces elections in May.

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Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue https://ift.tt/PeQEgvB

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued.

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Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction' https://ift.tt/PeQEgvB

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs.

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China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden https://ift.tt/PeQEgvB

The president faces pressure to shoot down the craft, but China denies it is being used to spy on the US.

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Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try https://ift.tt/BLl4JOG

Sensible Juliette Lamour, 18, immediately turned to a financial planner, or Dad, as she calls him.

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Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail https://ift.tt/BLl4JOG

Award-winning film maker Jafar Panahi was seen hugging supporters after leaving Tehran's Evin prison.

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Two suspects arrested in California 'cartel-style' murder https://ift.tt/BLl4JOG

One suspect in the murder of six family members is taken into custody after a shootout with police.

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The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute https://ift.tt/BLl4JOG

BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera explains what it's all about.

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Andrew Tate: Influencer threatened workers with violence, victim claims https://ift.tt/BLl4JOG

The alleged victim claims Andrew Tate forced workers to raise €10,000 a month on social media platforms.

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Yale honours black girl wrongly reported to police https://ift.tt/BLl4JOG

A neighbour had called the police on Bobbi Wilson when she was out hunting for invasive lanternflies.

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China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims? https://ift.tt/BLl4JOG

Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path.

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Africa's week in pictures: 27 January - 2 February 2023 https://ift.tt/waNejW7

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

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40 countries 'could boycott 2024 Olympics' https://ift.tt/waNejW7

Poland sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk says up to 40 countries could boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris, making the Games "pointless".

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Apple sales in biggest fall since 2019 https://ift.tt/waNejW7

The decline came as people cut back in the face of higher living costs, said Apple's boss.

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Punxsutawney Phil is not the only furry forecaster https://ift.tt/waNejW7

Punxatawney Phil may be the star of Groundhog Day, but US towns have many other predictive rodents.

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Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south https://ift.tt/waNejW7

The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine.

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Anger and hope for change at Tyre Nichols funeral https://ift.tt/RCYxt06

People in Memphis said they did not need to watch the bodycam to know how police behave in their city.

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Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters https://ift.tt/RCYxt06

He was the highest-ranking Catholic from Australia but faced accusations of child sexual abuse.

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Panchayat: The rural drama that became India's most-loved show https://ift.tt/RCYxt06

Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job in a remote Indian village.

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US seeks deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China https://ift.tt/RCYxt06

The US wants to expand access to military bases in the Philippines facing the South China Sea and Taiwan.

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Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race https://ift.tt/RCYxt06

The former UN ambassador will reportedly announce a presidential run at an event on 15 February.

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Ukraine war: Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defence minister says https://ift.tt/RCYxt06

Ukraine's defence minister says Russia has amassed some 500,000 men for an attack in the coming weeks.

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