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Friday, March 31, 2023

Deadly US tornados: Theatre roof destroyed during heavy metal gig https://ift.tt/UCpMit3

Lethal tornados sweep several US states, leaving three dead in total and dozens more injured.

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Lazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hours https://ift.tt/UCpMit3

How criminals seemingly working for North Korea were able to plunder cashpoints in 28 countries.

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Maharashtra: The Lavani dancers fighting for their daughters' future https://ift.tt/UCpMit3

These folk dancers from Maharashtra don't want their daughters to learn the traditional dance - why?

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Tornado caught on camera moving across Little Rock, Arkansas https://ift.tt/e8EiTR0

Nearly 70,000 people are without power in Arkansas, which has announced a state of emergency.

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Andrew Tate and brother speak after release from custody https://ift.tt/e8EiTR0

The controversial social media influencer was ordered to move to house arrest with immediate effect.

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The moment weather presenter spots tornado live on air https://ift.tt/e8EiTR0

Little Rock in Arkansas saw a strong tornado approaching during a weather report on KTHV.

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Norway avalanches: Tourists among four killed in north of country https://ift.tt/e8EiTR0

In the deadliest incident, a house and barn were swept into the sea on the island of Reinøya.

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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest https://ift.tt/e8EiTR0

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live.

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 March 2023 https://ift.tt/e8EiTR0

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

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Pope could leave hospital in days after bronchitis https://ift.tt/FUxKgjR

The Vatican says there has been "a marked improvement" in the 86-year-old pontiff's health.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Gwyneth Paltrow accuser apologises for 'King Kong' ski trial jab https://ift.tt/FUxKgjR

There were tense moments - and an apology for a 2019 remark - at the trial over a ski crash in Utah.

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Fifa: Indonesia stripped of right to host Under-20 World Cup https://ift.tt/FUxKgjR

Fifa has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup.

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The unlikely rise of Gaelic football on the fields of Cambodia https://ift.tt/FUxKgjR

Gaelic football has been an unlikely source of joy, adventure and boundary-breaking change for young people in Cambodia.

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Burrito leads to arrest in firebombing of anti-abortion group https://ift.tt/FUxKgjR

The suspect was arrested at Boston's airport before boarding a one-way fight to Guatemala.

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The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last https://ift.tt/FUxKgjR

Finished in 1986, the Bataan plant in the Philippines has never produced a kilowatt of electricity.

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Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin https://ift.tt/5nqvFg7

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Fossil hunters uncover ancient Australian wombat https://ift.tt/5nqvFg7

The strange creature lived 25 million years ago and weighed up to 50kg (110lb).

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Alibaba: China tech giant shares jump after breakup plan announced https://ift.tt/5nqvFg7

The Chinese technology giant will embark on the biggest restructuring in its history.

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Physics of Paltrow ski crash causes court confusion https://ift.tt/5nqvFg7

An expert witness faces a testy cross-examination as tries to lay out the science of the collision.

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D and D: Why Hollywood is keen on a 50-year-old game https://ift.tt/5nqvFg7

As the role-playing game inspires another Hollywood adaptation, we look at its enduring popularity.

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Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai https://ift.tt/5nqvFg7

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply.

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Nashville school shooter hid guns in parents' house https://ift.tt/5nqvFg7

Police say the parents felt the suspect should not own weapons, but did not realise guns were in the house.

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Lebanon crisis: The Syrian refugees recycling to stay alive https://ift.tt/4reWBbG

Companies pay tiny amounts for recyclable waste in Beirut. Deiri Fayyad dives into bins to find it.

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North Korea: What to make of Kim Jong Un's barrage of weapon tests https://ift.tt/4reWBbG

Taken all together, Kim Jong Un's tests in the past fortnight have concerned analysts.

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Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners https://ift.tt/4reWBbG

Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu.

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Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Accuser heard 'blood-curdling scream' https://ift.tt/4reWBbG

A man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash says it sounded "like someone was out of control".

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Shooting survivor: 'Aren't you tired of covering this?' https://ift.tt/4c7Oxv3

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media.

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Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes https://ift.tt/4c7Oxv3

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

Afghanistan girls' education: 'When I see the boys going to school, it hurts' https://ift.tt/4c7Oxv3

Afghan teenage girls describe feeling "broken" at being barred from attending school under Taliban rule.

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Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister https://ift.tt/4c7Oxv3

Tens of thousands demonstrate after the removal of Yoav Gallant - who spoke out against controversial judicial reforms.

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Turkish earthquake: Survivors' haunting search for missing relatives https://ift.tt/4c7Oxv3

Hundreds of families have refused to give up looking for loved ones, whether they find them dead or alive.

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BBC visits destroyed homes of Mississippi tornado victims https://ift.tt/4c7Oxv3

We heard harrowing stories from residents as they stood amongst the ruins of their home.

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Online trolls are taking a toll in China https://ift.tt/4c7Oxv3

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant.

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

The photo tradition at Christian funerals in Kerala https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

Why Christians in the southern state of Kerala photograph funerals.

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Kamala Harris Africa trip: Can US charm offensive woo continent from China? https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

US Vice-President Kamala Harris embarks on a tour of the continent amid fierce competition for influence.

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War in Ukraine: A 360-degree virtual journey past bombed buildings https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

The Undeniable Street View project provides a 360-degree tour of Ukraine's destroyed infrastructure.

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Finland election: Sanna Marin fights for survival https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

Polls suggest she is in a tight race with centre-right Petteri Orpo and right-wing populist Riikka Purra.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'machinery' https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

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

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Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia's protests https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests.

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'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.

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Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies.

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Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus https://ift.tt/wIzsOYk

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements.

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Angola's 1977 massacre: Tragic twist for orphans of mass killings https://ift.tt/XNupEG5

The government said it had found their parents' remains but other research raised fresh questions.

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Donald Trump and his 'perp walk' moment explained in 60 seconds https://ift.tt/XNupEG5

How will the former US President handle his courthouse entry if he has to turn himself in?

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Waco, Texas: Donald Trump rallies on anniversary of deadly standoff https://ift.tt/XNupEG5

Waco, Texas, was the site of a deadly standoff in 1993 between the US government and an "Army of God".

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Scottish paedophile jailed for directing Philippines child abuse https://ift.tt/XNupEG5

Gary Campbell, 59, paid for abuse to be carried out as he watched from his home in Sutherland.

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France protests: Macron takes off 'luxury' watch during TV interview https://ift.tt/XNupEG5

The president's team say the watch was banging on the table - but critics say it was a bad look.

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Claude Lorius: Pioneering French climate change scientist dies aged 91 https://ift.tt/d8HSLtY

His expeditions to Antarctica helped prove that humans were responsible for global warming.

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Australia has a 'pokies' gambling problem, but is change coming? https://ift.tt/d8HSLtY

The country is controversially home to a fifth of the world's slot machines, known locally as "pokies".

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Jack Dorsey faces scrutiny after report https://ift.tt/d8HSLtY

Jack Dorsey's Block sees shares drop after famed short-seller Hindenburg levels claims.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17 - 23 March 2023 https://ift.tt/d8HSLtY

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

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Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro https://ift.tt/d8HSLtY

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud.

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'Yes or no?' US politicians grill TikTok boss https://ift.tt/d8HSLtY

Watch the moments when things got testy during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Watch moment Australian police swoop on secret drugs flight https://ift.tt/Uly2LuX

The plane carried 52kg of meth from PNG to Australia with flight monitoring switched off in an effort to avoid detection.

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US firms 'more negative' about doing business in China https://ift.tt/Uly2LuX

Five years since the trade war started, American firms seem less inclined to invest in China.

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Inside Somalia's hidden world of sex work https://ift.tt/Uly2LuX

Two Somali sex workers describe how they were drawn into the dangerous illegal underground scene.

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Man 'deteriorated abruptly' after Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash, court hears https://ift.tt/Uly2LuX

Doctors testified that Terry Sanderson was a "high-energy" man who suffered after the 2016 accident.

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Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale https://ift.tt/Uly2LuX

An Israeli museum is showing the 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon before it is sold for as much as $50m.

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US raises interest rates despite banking turmoil https://ift.tt/Uly2LuX

The Federal Reserve moves borrowing costs higher as it focuses on efforts to stabilise prices.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Ron DeSantis sharpens attacks on Trump's 'daily drama' https://ift.tt/RzQE14c

In a TV interview, the Florida Republican takes shots at his possible rival's leadership style.

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Malawi cannabis: Farmers let down after paying out cash https://ift.tt/RzQE14c

Small-scale growers are empty handed after forking out large sums for equipment and training.

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From street truce to Olympic battles - breaking's 40-year odyssey https://ift.tt/RzQE14c

When peace broke out among New York's gangs, breaking was born. But few foresaw it conquering the world and morphing into an Olympic sport.

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Badger tunnels halt traffic on Dutch railways https://ift.tt/RzQE14c

Trains in the north and south of the Netherlands are affected, with some services stopping for a week.

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Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning https://ift.tt/RzQE14c

The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard".

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Conspiracy theorists led family to death in Switzerland https://ift.tt/RzQE14c

Swiss investigators say adults in the family were obsessed with conspiracy theories.

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Monday, March 20, 2023

US police forces on alert ahead of possible Trump arrest https://ift.tt/6uMT8cO

Police in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are expected to mobilise in case of potential unrest.

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The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria https://ift.tt/6uMT8cO

The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination.

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Dreams of space that ended in shipwreck off Italy https://ift.tt/6uMT8cO

Maeda, 17, wanted to be an astronaut - and took huge risks to pursue her goal.

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Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine https://ift.tt/6uMT8cO

Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Group?

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Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea https://ift.tt/6uMT8cO

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region.

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The 'dear' friendship of Xi and Putin... in 62 seconds https://ift.tt/6uMT8cO

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders.

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EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea https://ift.tt/6uMT8cO

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU.

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Sunday, March 19, 2023

Why asylum seekers are choosing Canada in record numbers https://ift.tt/XF3DNSO

Tens of thousands are crossing into Canada via Roxham Road, an unofficial border in upstate New York.

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Safety pin: A tiny tool Indian women use to fight sexual harassment https://ift.tt/XF3DNSO

Almost every day women in India face sexual harassment in public places. So how do they deal with it?

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Saudi Arabia invited Iran's President Raisi to visit, Tehran says https://ift.tt/XF3DNSO

The visit - not yet confirmed by Riyadh - would build on a thaw in tensions, brokered by China.

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Putin in Mariupol: What the Russian president saw on his visit https://ift.tt/XF3DNSO

The Russian leader tours parts of the Ukrainian port city that saw some of his army's fiercest attacks.

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UBS agrees to rescue troubled bank Credit Suisse https://ift.tt/XF3DNSO

Swiss banking giant UBS agrees emergency rescue deal for rival Credit Suisse in government-brokered takeover

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Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence https://ift.tt/XF3DNSO

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Kenya's plan to curb alcohol abuse: One pub per town https://ift.tt/IFqLYba

The deputy president has suggested a radical step to reduce alcohol abuse - closing nearly all pubs.

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Credit Suisse bank: UBS said to be in takeover talks with troubled rival https://ift.tt/IFqLYba

Emergency talks are reported in Zurich as regulators seek a deal for Credit Suisse before Monday.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home https://ift.tt/IFqLYba

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12 https://ift.tt/IFqLYba

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement https://ift.tt/IFqLYba

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

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Friday, March 17, 2023

How Australia wrote the 'stop the boats' playbook https://ift.tt/YizIQSj

The policy slogan used by Rishi Sunak is the same as that used 10 years ago in Australia.

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Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app https://ift.tt/YizIQSj

Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals.

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Cyclone Freddy in Malawi: Searching for my daughter-in-law in the mud https://ift.tt/YizIQSj

Rescue teams continue to look for victims after Cyclone Freddy's destructive path through Malawi.

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Millions of dead fish found in Australian river https://ift.tt/YizIQSj

The large-scale fish deaths were first reported on Friday morning in New South Wales' town of Menindee.

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Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial? https://ift.tt/YizIQSj

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim.

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Lance Reddick, star of The Wire and John Wick, dies aged 60 https://ift.tt/YizIQSj

Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick action-thriller movies, died of natural causes.

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Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato https://ift.tt/YizIQSj

A vote on Finland's membership now goes to Turkey's parliament, but Sweden's bid is still held up.

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Australian shreds record for longest surf session https://ift.tt/OuYZxq4

Blake Johnston has been riding waves for over 30 hours and plans to keep going.

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Russia Ukraine invasion: Indians are braving war to study in Ukraine https://ift.tt/OuYZxq4

More than 1,000 students have returned to finish degrees after fleeing fighting a year ago.

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Deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia is war crime - UN https://ift.tt/OuYZxq4

A report by the UN says over 16,000 children have been transferred to areas under Russian control.

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Jenin: Four Palestinians killed in Israeli raid https://ift.tt/OuYZxq4

The dead include at least two senior militants and a 16-year-old boy, Palestinian officials say.

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What China’s baby woes mean for its economic ambitions https://ift.tt/OuYZxq4

The country's ageing population and shrinking workforce are a threat to its economic growth.

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Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France https://ift.tt/OuYZxq4

The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Six held over alleged kidnap and torture of Sydney man Peter Vuong https://ift.tt/OuYZxq4

Police say the 26-year-old victim had teeth forcibly removed after being kidnapped for ransom.

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Abhimaan: A Bollywood marital drama that's relevant even after 50 years https://ift.tt/Jpwu2vQ

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's iconic 1973 film Abhimaan continues to wow audiences even as it turns 50.

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Why Vietnam doesn't want to claim Ke Huy Quan https://ift.tt/Jpwu2vQ

The actor has openly acknowledged his Vietnamese roots but the reaction to his historic win has been muted.

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Turkish floods inundate two cities hit by quakes killing 14 https://ift.tt/Jpwu2vQ

Fourteen people are killed as floods sweep through the streets of Sanliurfa and Adiyaman.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Australian boy, 13, spent six weeks in solitary confinement https://ift.tt/Jpwu2vQ

The teenager's treatment is the latest youth justice case to raise human rights concerns in Queensland.

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Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark https://ift.tt/Jpwu2vQ

Inflation hits triple digits for the first time since the period of hyperinflation in the early 1990s.

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Officials investigate latest close call at US airport https://ift.tt/Jpwu2vQ

The incident in Washington, DC is the latest in a string of reported near-collisions on US airport runways.

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Liberia's war and peace: Lessons from 30 years' reporting https://ift.tt/Jpwu2vQ

The BBC's Jonathan Paye-Layleh is retiring after covering Liberia for three tumultuous decades.

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Andrew Tate: Romanian court rejects bail application https://ift.tt/PAtzHCs

The controversial social media influencer has been detained since December.

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Aukus submarine deal: Is conflict with China getting closer? https://ift.tt/PAtzHCs

Beijing has reacted with anger to the details of a UK, US and Australia defence pact known as Aukus.

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German military boost fails to spend single euro https://ift.tt/PAtzHCs

A plan to strengthen the army in the wake of the Ukraine war has been "pitiful" so far, an MP says.

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Polish abortion: Activist guilty of providing pills to end pregnancy https://ift.tt/PAtzHCs

Justyna Wydrzynska said she sent the pills when she found out the woman was in an abusive relationship.

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Watch: On the ground at Israel's mass protests https://ift.tt/PAtzHCs

Thousands of demonstrators massed on a main road, bringing the Israeli city to a standstill.

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Monday, March 13, 2023

US court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors https://ift.tt/PAtzHCs

Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave.

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Timed Teaser: When might the asteroid hit Earth? https://ift.tt/PAtzHCs

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

The US, UK and Australia say new nuclear-powered submarines will help ensure stability in the Pacific.

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Dick Fosbury: The athlete who developed the 'Fosbury Flop' dies aged 76 https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

Dick Fosbury - the man who revolutionised the high jump in athletics - has died at the age of 76.

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Willow oil: Biden walks political tightrope over Alaska project https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

The "carbon bomb" is opposed by environmentalists, but other factors also influenced the president.

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

7 best Oscars moments from the 95th Academy Awards https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

A full-circle moment, a very hyperactive bear and a reference to The Slap feature in the ceremony.

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Oscars winners at the 95th Academy Awards - full list https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

Everything Everywhere All at Once scoops the best picture Oscar - as Michelle Yeoh wins best actress.

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TikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care' https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users.

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Rohingya camp fire was 'planned sabotage' - investigators https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

Militants set the fire to "dominate" the world's largest refugee camp, Bangladesh investigators say.

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Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds.

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Saudi Arabia executes Jordanian man after allegedly giving forced confession https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

The family of Hussein Abu Al-Khair say he was tortured into confessing to drugs charges.

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Oscars (not red) carpet: The best fashion looks so far - in pictures https://ift.tt/C1UXakt

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever.

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Aramco: Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record income of $161bn https://ift.tt/Z2xVRgt

After a year when petrol prices soared, the Saudi firm announces a best-ever year.

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

US summit to finalise Aukus defence pact https://ift.tt/Z2xVRgt

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.

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Naatu Naatu: The RRR song primed for Oscar history https://ift.tt/Z2xVRgt

Telugu song Naatu Naatu is up against heavyweights like Lady Gaga and Rihanna at the 2023 Academy Awards.

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Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history https://ift.tt/Z2xVRgt

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks.

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom https://ift.tt/Z2xVRgt

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

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Cyclone Freddy: Winds and rain lash Mozambique as storm nears https://ift.tt/Z2xVRgt

Freddy, which has caused at least 28 deaths over a month, is to hit mainland Africa for second time.

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Maharashtra: Indian students who risk their lives to study https://ift.tt/CV50YEw

Three students in India's Maharashtra state undertake a treacherous journey to reach their school.

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Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide trial halted over dementia claims https://ift.tt/CV50YEw

Judges in The Hague pause the trial of Félicien Kabuga, the alleged mastermind of Rwanda's genocide.

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Meta exploring plans for Twitter rival https://ift.tt/CV50YEw

Meta is looking at plans to launch a new social media app in its bid to displace Twitter.

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Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel's apology https://ift.tt/CV50YEw

Mexico's criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules.

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Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast https://ift.tt/CV50YEw

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month.

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Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son https://ift.tt/CV50YEw

Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says.

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Libianca: The true story behind the star's 'more alcohol' song, People https://ift.tt/LqKFJcQ

People (Check On Me) is poised to enter the UK Top 10 this week - a first for a Cameroonian artist.

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UN buys huge ship to avert catastrophic oil spill off Yemen https://ift.tt/LqKFJcQ

The vessel will head to Yemen and remove 1.1m barrels of oil from a stricken tanker in the Red Sea.

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Honduras's first woman president legalises morning-after-pill https://ift.tt/LqKFJcQ

After a 13-year ban, the emergency contraceptive will now be available for all women in the country.

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Ugandan bill threatens jail for saying you're gay https://ift.tt/LqKFJcQ

A bill is tabled in parliament to criminalise anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and to imprison them.

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Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools https://ift.tt/LqKFJcQ

A woman complained after she was thrown out of an open-air pool for going topless.

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Tawang: The Indian monastery town coveted by China https://ift.tt/ilnTq92

Tawang is home to India's largest Buddhist monastery - China claims it as part of Tibet.

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MSF shuts hospital in Haiti over gang violence https://ift.tt/ilnTq92

Patients and staff at the facility were at risk from nearby fighting, the charity says.

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US six-year-old who shot teacher won't be charged - prosecutor https://ift.tt/ilnTq92

The "prospect that a six-year-old can stand trial is problematic", a prosecutor says in a media interview.

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Georgia protests: Controversial law highlights struggle for future https://ift.tt/ilnTq92

Divisions over a controversial law are the latest sign of a wider struggle over the country's future.

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A cartel's mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings https://ift.tt/ilnTq92

A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity gains strength.

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Moscow police officers who abused women sanctioned https://ift.tt/ilnTq92

Identified as abusing protesters by a BBC investigation, the two officers are sanctioned by the EU.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Joe Mixon: Police enter NFL star's home after shots reported https://ift.tt/ZdoQ2Ti

Officers searched the home of Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon, and a juvenile was taken to hospital.

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Holi 2023: India celebrates festival of colours https://ift.tt/ZdoQ2Ti

Millions of people mark the occasion with processions and festive meals.

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Mexico kidnapping: Why a million Americans a year risk Mexico medical tourism https://ift.tt/ZdoQ2Ti

Some take precautions to avoid being targeted by criminals, like changing their car's licence plate.

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Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets https://ift.tt/ZdoQ2Ti

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful?

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US interest rates could go higher than expected https://ift.tt/ZdoQ2Ti

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement.

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Monday, March 6, 2023

The Cameroonian migrants stranded on an island they had not heard of https://ift.tt/a3u4EGP

Hundreds of Cameroonians are stuck in Antigua unable to afford the onward journey to the US.

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Syria Earthquake: Why did the UN aid take so long to arrive? https://ift.tt/a3u4EGP

The UN's delay in sending aid to Syrian victims of last month's quake was unjustified, some experts say.

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Egypt archaeology: Dig unearths smiling mini-sphinx which may represent Claudius https://ift.tt/a3u4EGP

The artefact found in the Hathor Temple is thought to represent the Roman Emperor Claudius.

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S Korea to pay victims of Japan WW2 forced labour https://ift.tt/a3u4EGP

Seoul controversially agrees to pay its own citizens compensation rather than seeking money from Japan.

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss hints at 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle https://ift.tt/o59DFbf

Russia's frontlines could collapse if Wagner does not receive ammunition, Yevgeny Prigozhin claims.

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Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack https://ift.tt/o59DFbf

An investigation is under way after preliminary evidence suggests that it is a suicide attack.

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Sunday, March 5, 2023

Bangladesh probes refugee camp blaze that has left 12,000 homeless https://ift.tt/o59DFbf

The fire in the world's largest refugee camp has left at least 12,000 people without shelter.

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Iraq alcohol ban: Christian political party appeals, saying it is undemocratic https://ift.tt/o59DFbf

Custom officials have been told to enforce a law ending the import and sale of alcohol with immediate effect.

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Melodramatic and over-the-top - the immersive world of K-dramas https://ift.tt/o59DFbf

It's tempting to draw comparisons between the two styles - but how similar are they?

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Twitter can’t protect you from trolls any more, insiders say https://ift.tt/o59DFbf

Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs.

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US Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75 https://ift.tt/o59DFbf

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes.

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Fespaco: Tunisia thriller Ashkal takes top film prize https://ift.tt/o59DFbf

Youssef Chebbi triumphs at Fespaco film festival with his first feature-length production, Ashkal.

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Saturday, March 4, 2023

Everything Everywhere sweeps Independent Spirit Awards https://ift.tt/XdGCxgp

The absurdist sci-fi took home nearly every major award at an event honouring the best in independent film and television.

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Paris St-Germain 4-2 Nantes: Kylian Mbappe scores club-record goal as Ligue 1 leaders win https://ift.tt/XdGCxgp

Kylian Mbappe scores a club-record 201st goal for Paris St-Germain in an entertaining win over Nantes in Ligue 1.

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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas https://ift.tt/XdGCxgp

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control https://ift.tt/XdGCxgp

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector.

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Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? https://ift.tt/XdGCxgp

Opposition parties say they will go to court - what happens next?

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Indonesia fire: Seventeen dead and hundreds evacuated https://ift.tt/XdGCxgp

Hundreds living nearby had to be evacuated after the fire and explosion in the Indonesia capital.

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Friday, March 3, 2023

Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies at 61 after brain aneurysm https://ift.tt/bS0B9p5

The Black Hawk Down star's career was mired by drug problems and domestic violence convictions.

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Emmanuel Macron's mission to counter Russia in Africa https://ift.tt/bS0B9p5

The French president is back in Africa trying to fend off challenges from Russia and China.

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Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison https://ift.tt/bS0B9p5

A judge calls the double murder case "one of the most troubling" as he hands down two life sentences.

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Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest https://ift.tt/bS0B9p5

Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house.

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Teenager bitten by crocodile in Australian floods https://ift.tt/bS0B9p5

The 17-year-old boy was attacked while being evacuated from a remote community following heavy rain.

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Prominent US lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of killing wife and son https://ift.tt/DJKnQvY

"The evidence of guilt is overwhelming," the judge said after the jury verdict was read in court.

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Robotaxi tech improves but can they make money? https://ift.tt/DJKnQvY

Despite setbacks, robotaxi services from Cruise and Waymo are making progress, but will they make money?

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US arrests two for illegally exporting aviation tech to Russia https://ift.tt/DJKnQvY

The men allegedly conspired to skirt US export laws to sell sophisticated aviation equipment to Russia.

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Toxic debate over lab leak theory hampers search for Covid origins https://ift.tt/DJKnQvY

US agencies cannot agree on how the pandemic started, with the scientific community bitterly divided.

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Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire https://ift.tt/DJKnQvY

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured.

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Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill https://ift.tt/DJKnQvY

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Fire knocks out half of Argentina's power grid https://ift.tt/rlReYWz

The capital Buenos Aires, other major cities and large swathes of the countryside are affected.

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Nigeria election 2023: Tinubu rises from ashes of opposition splits https://ift.tt/rlReYWz

President-elect Bola Tinubu can thank an opposition split for paving his way to the presidency.

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Ukraine war: Images show devastated towns near front line https://ift.tt/rlReYWz

Photographers get access to areas close to the front line left destroyed by the war.

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Bola Tinubu's Nigeria election win: The rigging claims of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar https://ift.tt/rlReYWz

How credible are the opposition claims of fraud in Nigeria's presidential election?

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Amazon jungle: Man survived 31 days by eating worms https://ift.tt/rlReYWz

The 30-year-old man got lost while hunting with friends in the Amazon in northern Bolivia.

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BBC reporter sends video from scene of Greece train crash https://ift.tt/rlReYWz

Kostas Koukoumakas takes a look at the devastation after two trains collided in northern Greece.

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