Maus: Graphic novel tops Amazon best-sellers after school ban

Maus, a graphic novel about the Holocaust, was banned by a school board in Tennessee this month.

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Chileans protest against Venezuelan migrants

The demonstration in the city of Iquique drew 4,000 people and was marred by incidents of violence.

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Xuzhou mother: Video of chained woman in hut outrages China internet

The viral video has prompted demands the authorities intervene to help the mother of eight.

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Manhunt after German police officers shot dead near Kusel

Two officers were killed early on Monday during a routine traffic stop in western Germany.

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Brazil rains: São Paulo floods kill 19 and destroy homes

About 500 families have been left homeless in São Paulo state after the latest deadly floods.

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Iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida

Warnings are issued as unusually cold temperatures in the US state cause the lizards to freeze.

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Pillow fighting enters the professional ring

The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US.

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In eastern Ukraine, war-weary soldiers and civilians await Russia's next move

On Ukraine's eastern frontlines, in the deep winter cold, soldiers and civilians await Russia's next move.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev from two sets down in Melbourne epic

Rafael Nadal wins a record 21st Grand Slam men's singles title by fighting back from two sets down to beat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final.

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Manchester Utd's Mason Greenwood accused of assaulting woman

Police are working to "establish the full circumstances" after a woman posted accusations on social media.

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Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict.

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Bloody Sunday: Irish PM lays wreath at Bloody Sunday memorial

Thirteen people were killed when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry.

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Women's Ashes: England and Australia draw Test in incredible finale

England and Australia draw the one-off Women's Ashes Test in one of the most incredible finales cricket has seen.

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'Bombogenesis' snowstorm strikes US East Coast

The storm, known as a Nor'easter, brought heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and blizzard conditions.

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Nato's Jens Stoltenberg: No plans for combat troops in Ukraine

Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe.

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Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

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

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Tom Brady: NFL great retires after winning seven Super Bowls

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

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Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

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

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Sergio Mattarella: At 80, Italy president set to stay on amid successor row

Sergio Mattarella agreed to stay on after ruling parties failed to find a compromise candidate.

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Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN

Rescue workers in southern Africa are trying to reach thousands stranded as more are found dead.

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Hong Kong: One of city's last Tiananmen Square memorials covered up

The University of Hong Kong hides a pavement tribute, citing only routine maintenance.

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Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty wins first Melbourne title by beating Danielle Collins

Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title.

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Palestinians vent against Hamas in rare online event

It is rare to hear criticism of Hamas in Gaza, but Palestinians have found a way to air their anger.

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Ethiopia civil war: Doctors among those begging for food in Tigray

As the UN sounds the alarm over hunger in northern Ethiopia, a doctor describes what health workers face.

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Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks

The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather.

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Disney: Minnie Mouse to swap her dress for a trouser suit

The iconic cartoon mouse is getting a temporary outfit makeover, to mixed reviews from Disney fans.

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Family who died in freezing cold by US-Canada border identified

The four Indian nationals were trying to cross the Canada-US border on foot.

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Fujimono shooting: Japanese doctor killed in rare gun violence

Police arrest a 66-year-old man they say attacked a group of medical workers invited to his home.

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Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin's geopolitical jigsaw

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine.

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Storm Ana kills dozens in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique

Some 100,000 people have lost their homes in Madagascar, while parts of Malawi are disaster zones.

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Ukraine crisis: Nord Stream 2 pipeline could be axed

Germany and the US threaten the future of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine.

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Tennessee school board bans teaching of Holocaust graphic novel Maus

The board in Tennessee objected to swear words and depictions of nude mice in the graphic novel Maus.

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Instagram: Iran arrests 17 pranksters over social media videos

The videos showed faked murders and cake being thrown at members of the public in Tehran.

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Ukraine: What sanctions could be imposed on Russia?

Western diplomats are refusing to be explicit about specific penalties to keep the Kremlin guessing.

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Ukraine crisis: BBC tries to track down official bomb shelters in Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities have mapped out Kyiv's bomb shelters, but can the BBC's Sarah Rainsford find them?

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Jordanian army says it killed 27 drug smugglers from Syria

The army says the smugglers attempted to cross into the kingdom under the cover of heavy snow.

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UN calls for evacuation of children trapped in besieged Syrian prison

The UN has received reports of deaths among the hundreds of boys at a jail seized by IS militants.

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Cuba says more than 700 charged over anti-government protests

More than 170 people have already been convicted after trials criticised by activists as unfair.

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China changes Fight Club film ending so the authorities win

In China, the final scene of the 1999 film says the subversive plot fails and the authorities win.

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Viral videos, stoicism and stockpiling on Ukraine’s uneasy borders

With an estimated 100,000 Russian soldiers now on Ukraine's border, what do Ukrainians make of it all?

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Father on unvaccinated son's heart transplant denial

David Ferguson says his son has "gone to the edge of death" to stick to his principles.

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Ukraine: Biden says Russian invasion 'would change the world'

The US President says Russian troops entering Ukraine "would be the largest invasion since World War Two".

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Indonesia: Brawl and fire in West Papua nightclub leaves 19 dead

Victims were trapped by the blaze after rival groups fought with machetes in West Papua province.

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Netflix: First Arabic movie sparks morality row

The film, which includes a scene of an actress removing her underwear, stirs anger in Egypt.

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Tonga volcano: 'We hope for the best for our families back home'

Tongans living in Fiji are collecting donations to support those impacted by the volcano and tsunami.

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Ukraine tensions: Nato is not a threat to Russia - Estonian PM Kallas

Russia does not get to determine who is part of the alliance, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas tells the BBC.

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Africa Cup of Nations: Football fans run towards Paul Biya stadium before crush

At least eight people have been killed in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon.

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Ukraine: 'I should be ready to defend the country'

Marta is getting military training for a possible Russian invasion, but says she doesn't want war.

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Guatemala convicts ex-soldiers for raping indigenous women

Five ex-paramilitary soldiers are given 30-year jail terms for raping dozens of women in the 1980s.

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In pictures: Thierry Mugler's life and works

Latex, leather and curves - Mugler reinvented the catwalk with his iconic creations

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Ireland tells Russia live-fire naval exercise is 'not welcome'

Ireland's defence minister says Russian tests off the coast are unwanted, but cannot be stopped.

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Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel is 22-year-old Kenyan

A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified.

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Pakistan's first female Supreme Court judge sworn in

Ayesha Malik now sits on a bench with 16 other male colleagues in the country's top court.

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Mexico violence: Third journalist killed this year

Lourdes Maldonado López is the second journalist murdered in the city of Tijuana in a week.

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Hundreds of children held by IS in besieged prison in Syria

Kurdish-led forces say they are being used as human shields in the jail they have surrounded in Syria.

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Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions

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

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Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport

A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa.

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Cameroon nightclub fire: Liv's Night Club in Yaoundé hit by deadly blaze

At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze.

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NZ PM Ardern calls off wedding amid Omicron outbreak

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions.

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Burkina Faso military bases hit by heavy gunfire

The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president had been detained.

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Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton to start hunger strike in prison

Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran.

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Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally

The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate.

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'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway

An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1.

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Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel.

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Fans sue Universal Pictures over film without Ana de Armas

The comedy Yesterday has the actress in the trailer, but not the movie itself - to the anger of fans.

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull

Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters.

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Ukraine tension: US 'lethal aid' arrives in Kyiv amid border build-up

The first delivery of a security assistance package includes ammunition for "front line defenders".

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Do Ukrainians and Russians believe a full-scale war is possible?

Amid growing fears of a Russian invasion, BBC correspondents gauge the public mood in Kyiv and Moscow.

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Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases

Until last week, the remote island nation of Kiribati had recorded just two Covid cases.

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Meat Loaf: What exactly is it that the singer would not do for love?

How I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) became one of rock's biggest urban myths.

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Dozens killed in Yemen prison air strike carnage

Rescue workers have been pulling bodies from rubble after the site was destroyed in an air strike.

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In pictures: Meat Loaf's life on and off stage

The singer, who has died at 74, brushed shoulders with royalty and stars of music, stage and screen.

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Serbia revokes Rio Tinto lithium mine permits following protests

The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm's controversial $2.4bn project.

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Australian Open: Naomi Osaka out to Amanda Anisimova, Ashleigh Barty wins in Melbourne

Defending champion Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after losing in the third round to American opponent Amanda Anisimova.

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Hong Kong: Secret rescue network to evade hamster Covid cull

An underground network of animal lovers is helping Hong Kong hamster owners avoid a government cull.

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Meat Loaf: The music legend's life in video

Remembering Bat Out of Hell star Meat Loaf who has died at the age of 74.

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French tourist Benjamin Briere goes on trial in Iran for espionage

Benjamin Brière was arrested in 2020 after flying a drone near the Iran-Turkmenistan border.

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Liberian church stampede kills 29 worshippers in Monrovia

At least 29 people, including 11 children, die when robbers attack an open-air service, causing panic.

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Havana syndrome: Most cases not caused by foreign power - CIA

A mysterious illness striking US diplomats can usually be explained by natural causes, a report finds.

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International Red Cross hack exposes half a million vulnerable people

A cyber-attack on the humanitarian organisation exposes the details of half a million vulnerable people

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Djokovic could have inspired anti-vax Australians, court says

The court said it was reasonable to think Djokovic might have inspired anti-vaccine sentiment in Australia.

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Tonga: Journalist gives firsthand account of volcano eruption

Speaking from Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa, Marian Kupu gives a firsthand account of the moment the undersea volcano erupted.

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Winter Olympics: Athletes warned over speaking out on human rights issues

Athletes at next month's Beijing Winter Olympics face punishment for behaviour that is against the spirit of the games or Chinese rules, an official has said.

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Hana Horka: Czech singer dies after catching Covid intentionally

Hana Horka's son tells the BBC his mother was unvaccinated but wanted to acquire immunity.

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Ashling Murphy: Further arrest in murder investigation

Irish police are questioning a man about withholding information over the killing of Ashling Murphy.

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Britney Spears issues cease and desist letter to sister Jamie Lynn over book

The singer accuses Jamie Lynn Spears of promoting "false or fantastical grievances" in her new book.

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Andre Leon Talley: Former Vogue creative director dies aged 73

Andre Leon Talley was credited with getting more black models into the fashion industry.

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Bali bombings: Indonesia jails man for masterminding attacks

A man who evaded arrest for two decades is given 15 years for planning the attacks, which killed 202.

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Sania Mirza: India tennis star to retire after 2022 season

Sania Mirza, a former Wimbledon doubles champion, is one of India's most celebrated sports stars.

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Sweden drones: Sightings reported over nuclear plants and palace

Security services take over an inquiry into a series of sightings and it is unclear who is to blame.

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Tonga tsunami sparks 'unprecedented disaster', government says

Tonga's government gives its first statement since a deadly tsunami to hit the island nation.

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My2022: Beijing Olympics app vulnerable to data breaches, analysts warn

A mandatory Covid-monitoring app to be used by all Games attendees has security risks, analysts warn.

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French skier investigated over collision with British girl

A skier who hit a five-year-old in the French Alps who then died faces a possible charge of manslaughter.

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Australian Open: Tennis Australia 'deeply regrets' impact of Novak Djokovic saga

The Novak Djokovic visa saga was "a significant distraction for everyone", say Australian Open organisers.

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Texas synagogue hostage taker was known to MI5

Malik Faisal Akram, who took four people hostage in the US, was investigated in 2020 by UK services.

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Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving adamant on vaccine refusal

Kyrie Irving will not change his mind and get vaccinated against Covid-19 despite an injury to fellow Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant.

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Texas synagogue siege: Rabbi describes being held hostage

Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker speaks to CBS Mornings about being held hostage at a Texas synagogue.

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Covid: Beijing city urges end to overseas deliveries over Omicron

Health officials in the Chinese capital say a local woman may have been infected after opening a parcel.

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Novak Djokovic arrives back in Serbia after deportation

The tennis star touches down in Belgrade after losing his Australian visa battle and getting deported.

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Tonga volcano: Video shows eruption day before tsunami

Watch dramatic footage of the underwater volcano erupting the day before it triggered a tsunami.

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SLS: Nasa fixes glitchy megarocket equipment ahead of key test

Nasa fixes malfunctioning equipment on a new rocket designed to take astronauts to the Moon.

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Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption

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

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Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

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

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Texas synagogue hostage-taker was British – reports

The man detained four people during a morning service and died following a standoff with police.

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Pacific volcano: Ash-covered Tonga is like a moonscape say residents

A huge underwater volcano that triggered tsunami waves has caused "significant damage" to Tonga.

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Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta: Ousted Mali president dies aged 76

Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was forced from power in 2020 after protests over security, economy and elections.

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Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu: Somali spokesman injured in Mogadishu

Former BBC journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu was targeted by terrorists, the prime minister says.

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Australia tormented Djokovic - Serbian president

Aleksandar Vucic describes Australia's treatment of the tennis star as torment and torture.

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Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

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

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Prince Andrew's lawyers say accuser may have false memories

Court documents say the Duke of York wants to question Virginia Giuffre's psychologist and husband.

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Man who had pig heart transplant was guilty of 1988 stabbing

David Bennett once stabbed a man seven times leaving him paralysed, it has been revealed.

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Virat Kohli steps down as India Test captain

Virat Kohli steps down as captain of India men's Test team after a record 68 matches as skipper.

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Bipin Rawat: Bad weather caused India's top commander's chopper crash

Bad weather was behind the helicopter crash that killed General Bipin Rawat, authorities say.

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Ashling Murphy: Vigils across Ireland for murdered teacher

Ashling Murphy's family are said to be "overwhelmed by the national outpouring of support".

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Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak

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

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REvil ransomware gang arrested in Russia

Russian authorities dismantle the notorious cyber-crime gang at the request of the United States.

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Britney Spears and sister Jamie Lynn's rift grows with social media feud

Britney Spears and her younger sister Jamie Lynn argue on social media over their past relationship.

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Bayern defender diagnosed with mild myocarditis

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies stops training after the club detect signs of heart muscle inflammation.

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Tesla starts accepting once-joke cryptocurrency Dogecoin

Elon Musk's plans send the value of the cryptocurrency soaring.

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Single page of Spider-Man comic sells for over $3.3m

An auction house in Dallas erupted into cheers when the record-smashing bid won out.

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Bafta Film Awards: Can Rebel Wilson save the 2022 awards season?

The actress is due to host the Bafta Film Awards in February in an effort to boost viewing figures.

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Nirvana baby refiles lawsuit over Nevermind album cover

Spencer Elden files an amended complaint, again accusing the band of distributing child pornography.

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YouTube rich list: MrBeast was the highest-paid star of 2021

Between them, the 10 highest-paid YouTubers raked in $300m last year.

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South Africa minister tells schoolgirls to 'open books and close legs'

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

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'Havana syndrome': US baffled after new cases in Europe

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says investigations continue after more diplomats fall ill.

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Covid: Viral photo highlights challenges of vaccinating Amazon

A photo of a man carrying his father has highlighted the challenges of vaccinating indigenous villages.

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The puzzle of America's record Covid hospital rate

Europe has fewer Covid patients in hospital now. Why are the US and Canada bucking the Omicron trend?

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Novak Djokovic and the unanswered questions

Novak Djokovic is facing a number of questions over his activities after testing positive for Covid.

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Israel says it broke up Iranian spy network that recruited women

Four Israeli Jewish women of Iranian descent were allegedly paid thousands of dollars by a handler.

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Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturer jailed

The professor is sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of indecent behaviour.

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Kenya Power in the spotlight after nationwide blackout

Kenyans spent several hours with electricity this week, what are the underlying causes?

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Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers

Ariana Grande, previously the app's most popular woman, is now tied in second place with Selena Gomez.

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El Salvador journalists and activists hacked with spyware, report says

Those targeted include Carlos Martínez, who wrote about alleged talks between the government and gangs.

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Covid-19: Chinese woman stuck in lockdown with blind date

A swift lockdown in China’s Zhengzhou means a woman is stuck at her date’s house.

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Novak Djokovic: Newsreaders caught in expletive-laden rant

A leaked video shows Australian journalists giving candid opinions on the tennis star's visa saga.

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Love theory in Italian man's Ivory Coast kidnap

Prosecutors say a businessman may have been duped into going to Ivory Coast by an online scammer.

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The parents of one of the teenagers wish to adopt the little girl if relatives cannot be found.

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Aras Amiri, an Iranian citizen, has returned to the UK after being acquitted of spying on appeal.

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Brazil rains: Minas Gerais hit by deadly landslides and floods

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

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Italian raids after New Year sexual assaults in Milan

Nine young women have come forward to say they were attacked while celebrating in central Milan.

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World Bank warns global economy faces grim outlook

The bank predicts a "pronounced slowdown", with global economic growth falling to 4.1% this year

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New research shows the huge threat posed by permafrost thaw to millions living in the Arctic.

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A pair of LAPD officers lost their jobs after ignoring a robbery to play Pokémon Go instead.

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A Ugandan novelist is accused of using Twitter to "disturb the peace" of Yoweri Museveni and his son.

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BBC research finds hundreds of dealers who have survived multiple police shutdowns of darknet marketplaces.

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The four-year-old girl was injured when a bouncy castle was thrown into the air by wind last week.

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The men's world number 1 says he wants to compete in next week's tournament after a court overturned his visa cancellation.

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An update to Tesla cars adds a mode to follow other cars more closely and to slow rather than stop.

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Stéphane Claireaux likens the attack near his home in a French part of North America to a "stoning".

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Spain: Badger thought to have found Roman treasure

Archaeologists discovered Roman coins outside the den of an animal next to a cave in northern Spain.

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Former Israeli PMs Netanyahu and Olmert face off in court in libel case

Benjamin Netanyahu and his family are suing Ehud Olmert for claiming that they were mentally ill.

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The tennis star's family ends a press conference, refusing to be drawn on his positive Covid test.

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Djordje Djokovic, speaks about supporting the tennis star during his detention in Australia.

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Dijana Djokovic speaks at a press conference after her son Novak had his Australian visa reinstated.

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Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson says she was assured all company employees were working legally.

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Researchers say immune cells made to defend the body against some colds could help stave off Covid.

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Analysis shows 2021 was the fifth-warmest with record-breaking temperatures in some regions.

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Uganda schools reopen after almost two years of Covid closure

Authorities warn that at least 30% of pre-pandemic pupils may never return after such a long absence.

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The man phoned in a bomb threat in an attempt to jump the queue at a free show in Indianaopolis.

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India begins booster shots as Covid-19 cases surge

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

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There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx.

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At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx.

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Afcon 2021: Cameroon beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in opening game

Hosts Cameroon come from behind to beat Burkina Faso in an absorbing opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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The tennis star hopes to play in the Australian Open but instead could be deported.

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As China pursues a zero-Covid policy, Tianjin aims to test all its residents within 48 hours.

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Kazakhstan unrest: At least 154 killed in crackdown on protests, reports say

Days of violent anti-government protests also saw nearly 6,000 people arrested, officials say.

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There are growing suggestions violence in Kazakhstan is linked to a power struggle within the ruling elite, the BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from the capital.

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Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years.

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Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire.

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Would-be tourists travelled to see the unusual amount of snow but around 1,000 cars became stranded in a blizzard.

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Turkmenistan plans to close its 'Gateway to Hell'

The site, a fire burning for decades in a huge desert gas crater, is a popular tourist attraction.

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Karim Massimov's arrest comes in the wake of violent, nationwide anti-government protests.

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Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Dozens killed in airstrike at camp, say aid staff

Aid workers in northern Ethiopia say 56 people are killed in a strike on a camp for the displaced.

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Truck spends three days dangling over China cliff

The driver is said to have tried to reverse on a narrow mountain road.

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Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers

Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94.

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Instagram blocked hashtag in memory of Iran plane crash victims

The social media giant says it did so by mistake, as families tried to memorialise the 176 victims.

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Bitcoin prices fall to lowest in months after US Fed remarks

Bitcoin prices tumble amid rumblings from the US banking body and unrest in Kazakhstan.

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Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas from Moscow to Cairo.

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The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports from Almaty in the aftermath of violent protests.

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The sound of machine guns and explosions can be heard as clashes continue in the city of Almaty.

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Peter Bogdanovich: The Last Picture Show director dies aged 82

The New York filmmaker was Oscar-nominated for his coming-of-age drama starring Cybill Shepherd.

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Security forces have killed dozens of suspected rioters and Russian troops have been called in.

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Kazakhstan unrest: Government restores fuel price cap after bloodshed

The government reinstates vehicle fuel price caps for six months after dozens die in mass protests.

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Ethiopia civil war: Tigray hospital running out of food for starving children

The hospital treating Surafeal in Ethiopia's Tigray region is also running out of food.

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Jon Stewart denies accusing JK Rowling of anti-Semitism

The US chat-show host denies accusing the Harry Potter author of anti-Semitism in comments on a podcast.

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US President Joe Biden says the country must make sure the US Capitol attacks never happen again.

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Novak Djokovic will be deported if he hasn't told truth, deputy PM says

Rich people are not above the law, Australia's deputy PM says, as the player launches legal appeal.

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Guatemala soldiers face rape trial after 40 years

Five former soldiers are accused of raping 36 indigenous Mayan women during the country's civil war.

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Bulli Bai app: Fourth man held over auction of Muslim women

Police suspect the 20-year-old to be the creator of the app that targets Muslim women.

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A bakery firm was taken to court for refusing to make a cake with a "Support Gay Marriage" slogan.

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Covid-19: More than 100 test positive on an Italy-India flight

They were among 179 passengers on the flight from Milan which landed in Amritsar on Wednesday.

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Afcon 2021: Everything you need to know about tournament in Cameroon

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BBC reporters from China, Canada and Germany assess how the rest of the world saw America's dark day.

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China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?

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

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

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

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Kazakhstan unrest: Staff flee as protesters enter airport

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Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze

Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing block.

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Pope Francis says choosing pets over kids is selfish

Pope Francis has said that those who choose to have pets over children show "a form of selfishness".

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Niger police seize record 200kg of cocaine from mayor's car

The mayor and his driver are arrested for allegedly trying to transport the record haul to Libya.

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South Africa's Zondo commission report: Scandal, bullying and fear

A report reveals how a business family allegedly secured control of South Africa under ex-President Zuma.

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Australia could refuse Novak Djokovic entry over vaccine row - PM

The tennis player must prove that he cannot be jabbed for medical reasons, Australia's prime minister says.

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Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining after blackouts

The Balkan country is enforcing blackouts amid an electricity shortage caused by high global prices.

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Dakar Rally: France opens terrorism probe into Saudi Arabia blast

The explosion in Saudi Arabia last week badly wounded French rally driver Philippe Boutron.

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Gal Gadot says Imagine video was in poor taste

The actress and fellow Hollywood stars recorded a cover of Imagine at the beginning of the pandemic.

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US actress Joan Copeland dies aged 99

The Broadway and TV star, who was also the sister of playwright Arthur Miller, died in her sleep.

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Djokovic at Australian Open: 'He might get booed when he gets on court'

Australians give their views on Novak Djokovic being able to play in the Australian Open.

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Winter Olympics: Behind the bubble in Beijing

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Omicron drives a record-breaking daily tally of new US cases, though deaths remain stable.

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Two arrested in Egypt after teenage girl's suicide

Basant Khaled, 17, took her own life in Egypt after allegedly being blackmailed with faked images.

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Thailand: Tropical bay from 'The Beach' reopens

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South Africa parliament fire: Suspect 'had explosives'

A man appears in court in connection with the blaze that devastated the building.

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Grichka and Igor Bogdanoff had hosted a TV science and science-fiction show in the 1980s.

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Donald Trump's children refuse to testify in fraud inquiry

Donald Jr and Ivanka are being asked to give evidence to a civil investigation into the family business.

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Prince Andrew accuser’s deal with Epstein released

It shows Virginia Giuffre agreed not to sue anyone who could be described as a "potential defendant".

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Covid-19: French MPs get death threats over support for vaccine pass

They report the threats as they consider tougher restrictions on unvaccinated people in France.

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South Africa parliament fire flares up again

Firefighters are trying to douse the blaze which reignited hours after it was said to be under control.

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The achievements of Richard Leakey, who has died aged 77, were as remarkable as they were diverse.

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Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates.

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Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check.

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Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken.

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Aoife Beary: Berkeley balcony collapse survivor dies, aged 27

The Irishwoman suffered serious injuries in a Californian balcony collapse that killed six students.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Twitter bans congresswoman over Covid misinformation

The congresswoman was suspended after tweeting falsely about high levels of vaccine related deaths.

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

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Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities.

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EU flag removed from Arc de Triomphe after right-wing outrage

The French government denies bowing to far-right pressure over the flag at the Arc de Triomphe.

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Argentina forward Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19.

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Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building

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

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Covid: UAE bans foreign travel for citizens without booster jab

Emiratis will need a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine if they want to leave the country.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious.

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French car-burning returns for New Years' Eve

Car burning has become an annual event in French suburbs since riots hit several cities in 2005.

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New law allowing assisted suicide takes effect in Austria

The new law allows chronically or terminally ill adults to make provisions for an assisted suicide.

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Emma Raducanu withdraws Melbourne Summer Set after Covid-19 isolation

US Open champion Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Melbourne Summer Set, a warm-up event for the Australian Open.

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NBA: DeMar DeRozan scores buzzer-beating three-pointer as Chicago Bulls beat Indiana Pacers

DeMar DeRozan scores a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 win at the Indiana Pacers in the NBA.

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Test your knowledge of football in 2021 by taking our quiz...

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Desmond Tutu funeral: Anti-apartheid campaigner remembered in Cape Town

The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90.

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