The 13 troops were believed to have died defending Snake Island after cursing a Russian warship.
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Monday, 28 February 2022
Ukraine invasion: Videos show locals confronting Russian forces
Videos from social media show tanks retreating and locals telling soldiers to go back to Russia.
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Ukraine conflict: Nigeria condemns treatment of Africans
Nigeria condemns reports that citizens of African countries have been stopped from leaving Ukraine.
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Search for bodies after gunmen attack Mexico wake
Armed men reportedly shot dead a group of mourners but their bodies appear to have been removed.
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Sunday, 27 February 2022
Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four
The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war.
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Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled
Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border.
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Ukraine conflict: Putin's war prompts dramatic German U-turn
Germany's new chancellor announces a massive increase in military spending as anti-war crowds gather.
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Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert
The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia central bank urges calm amid cash run fears
The Bank of Russia says it has enough liquidity to 'function smoothly' despite new sanctions.
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How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?
The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'.
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Should the West arm a Ukrainian resistance?
Western nations are debating how far they should support a possible Ukrainian insurgency.
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Saturday, 26 February 2022
BBC Russian reporter in Kyiv: The day the war began
BBC Russian's Ilya Barabanov describes waking up in Kiev on the morning Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Ukraine Crisis: Fleeing under the cover of darkness
The BBC's Fergal Keane watches a "constant procession" of cars and people.
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Ukraine: 'No war please' message from Russian tennis star Rublev
Andrey Rublev writes a plea for peace on a camera lens at the Dubai Tennis Championship.
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Ukraine crisis: President Zelensky - We will defend our state
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posts a video of himself walking around the streets of Kyiv on Twitter.
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Friday, 25 February 2022
Ukraine: Kyiv residents spend night sheltering in basements and metro stations
Ukrainians tell the BBC how they spent the night sheltering from explosions and missile strikes.
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Ukraine conflict: What is Swift and why are leaders divided on banning Russia?
The UK wants Russia banned from the Swift financial network, but other countries are resisting.
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Ukraine conflict: Fleeing family's car breaks down between two armies
Frightened Ukrainians are having to decide whether to stay in Kyiv or seek safety elsewhere.
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Ukraine crisis: Missile strikes, tanks and buildings hit in Kyiv
Russia continues its full-scale assault on Ukraine, with troops said to be in the capital.
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Ukraine: BBC Ukrainian journalist - 'My home has been bombed'
BBC Ukrainian's Olga Malchevska finds out her family home in Kyiv has been devastated.
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Thursday, 24 February 2022
Ukraine conflict: 'My mother said war has started' - resident fleeing capital
People in Kyiv speak to the BBC as they leave the city for other parts of the country.
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Watch: Russian missile hits airport in western Ukraine
A missile sparks a fireball as it hits Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport in western Ukraine.
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In full: UK PM makes statement on Ukraine invasion
The PM also addresses Russian people and says he doesn't believe the attack is being done in their name.
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Ukraine: Explosions and gunfire heard after Russia launches invasion
Russian forces launch a major military assault, with reports of missile strikes and explosions near major cities.
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Ukraine conflict: Sirens heard during BBC reporter's broadcast in Kyiv
Nick Beake reports from Kyiv after President Putin announces a 'military operation' in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
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Wednesday, 23 February 2022
Putin has gone ‘full tonto’ over actions in Ukraine - Ben Wallace
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says Putin has made the mistake of having no allies in his actions.
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Ukraine crisis: Russia's reputation as aggressor 'invented' - foreign ministry
The idea that Russia is to blame for the crisis in Ukraine is an invention by the West, Russia's foreign ministry says.
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Hong Kong: What went wrong with its Covid plan?
The city saw early success with its zero Covid policy, but Omicron has brought it to its knees.
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Migrants clash with police in Mexico border town
More than 20 people were injured in the confrontation in Tapachula, on Mexico's southern border.
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Inventing Anna: Fake heiress drama tops Netflix ratings
The drama sets a record for the most hours viewed for an English-language series in a single week.
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US trucker convoys prompt National Guard deployment in Washington
Hundreds of unarmed troops will man traffic posts from Saturday ahead of the convoys' arrival.
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Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Ukraine crisis: Germany halts pipeline as nations sanction Russia
Countries react to Russia's order to send troops into rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine.
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Ukraine crisis: Uefa likely to move Champions League final from St Petersburg in Russia
Uefa is almost certain to switch the this season's Champions League final away from St Petersburg amid the Ukraine-Russia crisis.
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Colombia decriminalises abortion in first 24 weeks
No one will be prosecuted for having an abortion within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, a court rules.
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Ukraine: Putin tells Russia's spy chief to speak plainly
Russian president presses Sergei Naryshkin during a meeting with top security officials.
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Hong Kong orders compulsory Covid tests for all its citizens
All 7.5 million residents must undergo testing as the city battles surging infection rates.
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Burkina Faso gold mine blast kills 60
Dozens more are injured after sticks of dynamite in a market near the mine blew up, officials say.
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Monday, 21 February 2022
Canada parliament backs Trudeau on emergency powers
PM Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act last week over protests against Covid restrictions.
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IPCC: Climate change report to sound warning on impacts
The study will focus heavily on how warming hurts regions as well as cities and coastal communities.
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Ayodhya: The neglected shrines of India's grand temple town
The holy city of Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand new temple, but many smaller shrines lie neglected.
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US reveals claims of Russian 'kill list' if Moscow occupies Ukraine
The US says it has "credible information" that Russia is creating lists of Ukrainians to be killed.
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Ukraine: Putin announces Donetsk and Luhansk recognition
President Putin says Russia will sign treaties of friendship and support with the breakaway Ukrainian regions.
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Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions
The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine.
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Ukraine-Russia: Putin mulls recognising independence of breakaway regions
Russian recognition of the separatist areas as independent would escalate fears of an invasion.
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Ukraine crisis: War, sickness and love in rebel-held Ukraine
Orla Guerin talks to people who cross military checkpoints for medical treatment and to see family.
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Truth Social: Banned from Twitter, Trump returns with a new platform
The former president's platform, Truth Social, goes live on the US Apple App Store.
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Sunday, 20 February 2022
Ukraine crisis: Russia keeps troops in Belarus amid Ukraine fears
The decision fuels renewed fears that Russia plans to invade Ukraine, despite denials from Moscow.
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Olympics close with plea for peace
The Beijing Games closed on Sunday, with IOC president Thomas Bach calling for political leaders to be inspired by the athletes' "examples of peace".
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Queensland man dies after allegedly having leg sawn off
A 36-year-old is charged with murder after allegedly sawing off another man's leg in an Australian park.
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Ultrarunner breaks own 100-mile world record
American Camille Herron breaks her own women's world record in winning the USA Track and Field 100-mile Championships in Nevada.
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Brian Flores: Pittsburgh Steelers hire ex-Miami coach who is suing NFL
Brian Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach who is suing the NFL for racial discrimination, is hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Finland beat Russia to win first ice hockey gold
Finland win their first Olympic men's ice hockey gold with victory over the Russian Olympic Committee on the final day in Beijing.
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Saturday, 19 February 2022
Storm Eunice carves deadly trail across Europe
At least 14 people have died as high winds leave homes without power and transport systems in disarray.
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Somalia: Suicide bomb hits restaurant on poll eve
At least 10 people died in the blast at a restaurant popular with politicians in the city of Beledweyne.
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Australia accuses China of shining laser at warplane
The Australian defence ministry said the laser illuminated the plane, potentially endangering life.
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Mali soldiers killed days after France announces exit
Eight soldiers died after in a rebel attack in the north-east of the country, the army says.
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Epstein: Model scout Jean-Luc Brunel found dead in jail
Jean-Luc Brunel faced trial over accusations of sexual harassment and the rape of minors in France.
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Ukraine crisis: How are people coping with the threat of war?
Three Ukrainians tell the BBC how they have been dealing with life amid fears of a Russian invasion.
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Ukraine conflict: US warns Russia of consequences if it invades Ukraine
US Vice President Kamala Harris has warned Russia of 'severe' consequences if it invades Ukraine.
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Ferry fire: Search for 12 missing off Corfu continues
The 12 who are still missing are all thought to be truck drivers, according to authorities.
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Ukraine conflict: Rebels declare general mobilisation as fighting grows
Men of fighting age are put on stand-by in Ukraine's breakaway territories amid high tensions.
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Friday, 18 February 2022
Daunte Wright death: The moment Kim Potter is sentenced for gun mix-up killing
Ex-officer Kim Potter has been sentenced to two years in prison for fatally shooting Daunte Wright.
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Ukraine: Biden says he's 'convinced' Putin has made decision to invade
The US President says he has reason to believe Russian forces will target Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
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Canada Protests: Police clear demonstrators in Canada's capital
After three weeks, police in Ottawa stepped up efforts to remove anti-vaccine mandate protesters.
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Malawi finds Africa’s first wild polio case in five years
Africa was declared free of wild polio in 2020 after a major continent-wide vaccination campaign.
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Greece ferry fire: Hundreds rescued from blaze off Corfu coast
The Euroferry Olympia caught fire in the early hours of Friday morning.
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Brad Pitt sues Angelina Jolie over vineyard where they got married
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do battle over ownership of the French vineyard where they got married.
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Climate change: Covid shutdown linked to record rainfall in China
An abrupt drop in emissions due to the pandemic played a key role in record rainfall in China in 2020.
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Thursday, 17 February 2022
Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade
Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests.
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Ukraine crisis: Liz Truss impressed by Ukrainians' fortitude
The UK foreign secretary is in Kyiv, speaking as tensions continue on the Russia-Ukraine border.
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Apple boss Tim Cook faces backlash to £73m pay package
A shareholder group says it has "significant concerns" over the size of Tim Cook's pay package.
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Winter Olympics: Games official claims stories of human rights abuses are 'lies'
The Winter Olympics faces renewed political controversy after a Games official dismissed human rights violations among the Uyghur Muslim population as "lies".
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The dogs keeping gulls away from seaside diners in Sydney
An Australian cafe is deploying a canine patrol to keep seagulls away from diners.
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Saudi Arabia: 28,000 women apply for 30 train driver jobs
It is the first time such jobs have been advertised for women in the conservative Muslim kingdom.
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Ukraine-Russia: President Zelensky asked about dropping Nato ambitions
The country's president tells the BBC it's about "the future of the people" and independence.
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Wednesday, 16 February 2022
Kuwait overturns law criminalising 'imitation of opposite sex'
A court declares that a law criminalising "imitation of the opposite sex" is unconstitutional.
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Swimmer dies in first fatal shark attack in Sydney since 1963
A swimmer sustained "catastrophic injuries" in Wednesday's attack, Australian officials say.
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Paislee Shultis: US girl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room
Police have charged three people over Paislee Shultis' disappearance in Saugerties, New York state.
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Deadly landslides wreak havoc in Brazil's Petrópolis
Dozens of people were killed after torrential rainfall caused flash flooding in the hillside city.
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Watch: The moment a sloth was saved from electrical wires
A sloth in Colombia found itself in an unusual and dangerous place, prompting a rescue mission.
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Ukraine: How prepared is Russia for attack?
About 150,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.
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Tuesday, 15 February 2022
Valieva competes despite failed drugs test
An emotional Kamila Valieva launches her bid for figure skating gold after a court cleared her to compete despite a positive drugs test.
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Four dead and 15 missing as Spanish trawler sinks off Canada
Three crew members have been found and rescue efforts are continuing for other survivors.
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Juan Orlando Hernández: Police surround Honduran ex-leader's home
The US has asked for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández to be extradited on drugs charges.
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Qandeel Baloch: Court acquits brother of Pakistan star's murder
Muhammed Waseem confessed to killing Qandeel Baloch, saying she had brought shame on the family.
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Putin critic Navalny put on trial again in Russia
The opposition leader, who has already spent a year behind bars, faces fresh fraud charges.
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Horses flee from flames in Texas grass fire
A local news station estimated the fire spread across 300 acres before it was brought under control.
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Monday, 14 February 2022
Police kill man wielding knife at Paris station
French police shoot dead a man wielding a long-bladed knife at the Gare du Nord train station.
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Mexico violence: Gunmen attack wake, then target funeral
After killing three people at a wake, gunmen shoot dead six mourners at the funeral of the same man.
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The 78-year-old Ukrainian grandmother preparing for a Russian invasion
From grandmothers to children, some Ukrainian civilians are preparing for a Russian invasion.
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Kodak Black 'stable' after shooting, lawyer says
His lawyer has said it was an "unprovoked attack" on someone the rapper was with.
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Sunday, 13 February 2022
Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye
Why is Turkey is rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”?
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Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up
Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting.
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Pakistan: Man accused of blasphemy killed by mob in Khanewal
More than 80 people are detained after a man accused of desecrating the Koran is killed in Khanewal.
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Venice Carnival returns after two year absence
After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, the Venice Carnival is back.
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Canada police in final push against bridge protesters
Police on the Canadian side of a key US border crossing begin clearing protesters.
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Chinese sites accused of censoring LGBT content from Friends
Fans say key scenes have been deleted from the hit US sitcom, which has been re-released in China.
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Cook Islands braces after Covid-positive traveller
The Pacific country fears the virus is now circulating there, despite a vaccination rate over 99%.
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Saturday, 12 February 2022
Ambassador Bridge: Police begin clearing Canada trucker blockade
Police in Windsor, Ontario, say they have commenced enforcement action at the Ambassador Bridge.
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US to re-open Solomon Islands embassy in push against China
The decision to re-establish a diplomatic outpost follows China's increased presence in the region.
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US father and son 'chased and shot' black FedEx driver
The FedEx driver is seeking hate crime charges against two men who shot at him while he was on the job.
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Durham Police call handlers save woman in Canada
The woman in Durham, Canada, had typed "I need help, he is in the house" before falling silent.
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Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy heads to Paris
Thousands of demonstrators opposed to France's coronavirus regulations are trying to enter the city.
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Friday, 11 February 2022
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Ugandan author alleges torture by security services
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija alleges he was tortured at the hands of the security services.
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Ukraine tensions: Why this US English teacher is staying in Kyiv, for now
My colleagues and students are all very calm here and regular life goes on, says Juan Tec.
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3,000 NYC staff face lost jobs over vaccine rules
New York City announced its vaccine mandate last year, and the new mayor has said it stays.
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Italy's Mt Etna volcano erupts for first time this year
Sicily's Mount Etna lights up the night sky in first eruption of 2022, billowing smoke and ash.
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Adele promises Las Vegas shows will 'absolutely 100%' happen this year
"I've got plans for next year," she says. "Imagine if I have to cancel because I am having a baby!"
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Macron refused to take Russian Covid test
A source says the health procedure was unacceptable amid reports France was protecting Mr Macron's DNA.
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Thursday, 10 February 2022
Tesla sued over alleged racial discrimination
The electric carmaker says a lawsuit by a California regulator, claiming harassment, is "misguided".
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Angelina Jolie makes emotional speech as she spoke about victims of abuse
The actress addressed the US Congress in support of the Violence Against Women Act.
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Freedom Convoy: Paris protest banned by police ahead of arrival
Paris police are taking no chances ahead of a Canada-inspired blockade to protest at Covid measures.
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Ukraine: How big is Russia's military build-up?
About 130,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.
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Hong Kong's tough Covid laws threatened by virus surge
Hong Kong has recorded more than 1,000 Covid infections for the first time since the pandemic began
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Wednesday, 9 February 2022
Bruno Aiub: Podcaster fired over call for Brazilian Nazi party
Bruno Aiub has apologised for the on air comments, saying he was "very drunk" when he made them.
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Pakistan: Police hunt for 'healer' who hit nail into woman's head
The faith healer promised the woman that the practice would guarantee she gave birth to a baby boy.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda on Encanto success
'We Don't Talk About Bruno' made it to number 1 in the UK , the first original Disney song to do so.
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Capturing a semi-submersible loaded with cocaine
The Colombian navy seize a vessel carrying four tonnes of narcotics worth $150m (£110m).
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Australia: Grace Tame says caller 'threatened' against criticising PM
Sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame says a caller told her not imperil Scott Morrison's election chances.
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Snowboarder wins Olympic gold 16 years after throwing it away
Sixteen years after throwing away gold, Lindsey Jacobellis finally reaches the top of the Olympic podium.
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Tuesday, 8 February 2022
Ex-Pope admits errors in handling of abuse cases
Former Pope Benedict XVI is accused of failing to act over four cases of historic child sex abuse.
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Czech millionaire investigated over alleged 417km/h motorway drive in Germany
The Czech sports car owner posted videos of his trip in a Bugatti Chiron on the A2 last summer.
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West Bank: Three Palestinian militants killed in Israeli operation
The car the three men were in was riddled with gunfire in a rare daytime operation in the West Bank.
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Crocodile with tyre around neck freed after six years
The wild reptile was helped by a local resident after a three-week rescue effort.
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Canada truckers protest: Trudeau demands an end to trucker protest
The PM says Canadians are "shocked and disgusted" by the behaviour of some of the protesters in Ottawa.
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Beijing 2022: Winter Olympics hit by deluge of complaints from athletes
Grievances range from having to compete in freezing temperatures to confusion over isolation rules.
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Zhu Yi: US-born Chinese Olympic figure skater slated in China after falls
Zhu Yi fell during her team event sparking backlash from some social media users in China.
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Monday, 7 February 2022
Rayan: Morocco holds funeral for five-year-old boy
Five-year-old Rayan Oram died despite a painstaking rescue effort to free him from a well over the weekend.
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Ukraine crisis: World leaders step up talks amid invasion fears
Talks begin in Moscow between the French and Russian leaders amid fears Russia could invade Ukraine.
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Paralysed man with severed spine walks thanks to implant
World first using electrical implant developed by a team of Swiss researchers
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NSO Group: Israel launches inquiry into police hacking claims
Officers allegedly used sophisticated spyware to target public figures' phones without warrants.
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Austria on high alert after series of deadly avalanches
Nine people are killed after more than 100 avalanches hit ski fields, with warnings of more to come.
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Sunday, 6 February 2022
Freedom Convoy: Ottawa declares emergency over trucker Covid rules protests
The Canadian capital's mayor says the city is out of control with demonstrators outnumbering police.
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Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach
France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect.
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Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer
Large crowds in Mumbai, India, pay their respects after the legendary singer's death at the age of 92.
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Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'
The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa.
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North Korea: Missile programme funded through stolen crypto, reports say
Investigators say cyber-attackers stole over $50 million in digital assets between 2020 and mid-2021.
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Moment bridge in Germany is blown up for safety reasons
Watch a controlled explosion destroy this bridge in Germany in a matter of seconds.
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Saturday, 5 February 2022
Queen's Jubilee: Her Majesty's journey through Africa
A look back through some of the archive footage of the Queen's visits to Africa.
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Rayan: Moroccan boy trapped in well for four days has died
A royal statement announced the five year old's death shortly after the four-day rescue effort ended.
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Cyclone Batsirai: Second storm in weeks hits Madagascar
Strong winds and heavy rain are reported as Cyclone Batsirai makes landfall.
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Emir Abdelkader: French sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised
Vandals damage the depiction of Emir Abdelkader, once 'France's worst enemy', before its inauguration.
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Morocco gripped by efforts to rescue boy trapped in well
The five-year-old boy, Rayan, has been stuck at the bottom of a 32m deep well since Tuesday.
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Joe Rogan: Podcast star apologises over past use of racist language
A video shared online showed the podcast host using a racial slur on several occasions.
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Friday, 4 February 2022
Karnataka hijab row deepens as students petition court
A video showing college gates being shut on a group of Muslim students has led to outrage.
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Meta moves to tackle creepy behaviour in virtual reality
Women describe their experiences but what can firms behind virtual-reality platforms do about it?
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Winter storm disrupts travel and causes power blackouts in Texas
An ice and snow storm is causing travel chaos and power outages across Texas.
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Saudi-backed Iran spies found guilty in Denmark
The three men are members of an Iranian opposition Arab group.
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German anger as Russia shuts international broadcaster Deutsche Welle
Germany and the EU condemn a decision to shut down Deutsche Welle's bureau in Moscow.
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China joins Russia in opposing Nato expansion
Moscow and Beijing release a statement showcasing agreement on a wide range of geopolitical issues.
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Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine
Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa.
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Thursday, 3 February 2022
IS chief al-Qurayshi: Why getting him mattered so much to the US
The operation which killed the head of the extremist group was unusually high-risk.
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Leader of IS 'taken off battlefield' in US raid
Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi was the target of a US special forces raid in Syria, President Biden says.
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Europe entering Covid pandemic 'ceasefire', says WHO
WHO Europe director Hans Kluge says the continent is entering "period of tranquillity" from Covid.
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Morocco well rescue for five-year-old grips nation
The five-year-old was with his father who had been fixing the well when the accident occurred.
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Djokovic thanks Serbian president for support amid Covid test doubts
Serbian prosecutors have hit back at claims he submitted falsified Covid test certificates.
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The Enigma: Mysterious diamond from space up for auction
The mysterious gem, known as The Enigma, is believed to have come from outer space.
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China: What does it want from the Ukraine crisis with Russia?
As Xi and Putin prepare to meet, China says it supports Russia's concerns - but doesn't want war.
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Beijing Winter Olympics: Why are they controversial?
Winter Olympics host China is being criticised over its human rights record.
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Wednesday, 2 February 2022
Stolen Roman statue returned to France after 50 years
The statue of the god Bacchus is traced by a Dutch art detective and returned to a French museum.
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Monica Vitti: 'Queen of Italian cinema' dies at 90
The actress starred in a string of landmark 1960s films made by director Michelangelo Antonioni.
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Winter Olympics: What is China's Covid policy and does it work?
With the Winter Olympics just days away, China is sticking to its policy of suppressing all cases.
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Ecuador: Rescue efforts after heavy rain triggers Quito landslide
At least 24 people have died after rainfall reaches 20-year-high in the capital, Quito.
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Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant
Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera.
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Tuesday, 1 February 2022
Woman applauded after giving birth on transatlantic flight
A Ghanaian doctor on the flight helped to deliver the baby in the plane's business class area.
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Tom Brady: NFL great and seven-time Super Bowl winner confirms retirement
Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history, says he "feels like the luckiest person in the world" as he confirms his retirement.
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Russia-Ukraine tensions: Zelensky praises allied response
President Volodymyr Zelensky highlights the support of allies and announces an expansion of the army.
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Global Covid response generating masses of waste, WHO says
The World Health Organization says discarded equipment is a threat to the environment and human health.
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Denmark Covid restrictions lifted despite increase in cases
It is the first EU country to drop nearly all restrictions, despite relatively high case numbers.
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All US federal prisons in lockdown after deadly gang fight
The rare nationwide lockdown of federal prisons comes after two inmates died in a fight in Texas.
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Rio Tinto says 21 female workers reported sexual assaults
A report by the mining giant finds sexual assault, racism and bullying systemic in its Australia operations.
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Moses J Moseley: 'Kind and wonderful' The Walking Dead actor dies at 31
Tributes are paid to "kind and wonderful" Moses J Moseley, who was a pet zombie on the horror show.
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