Joe Biden orders 'unprecedented' release of oil reserves

The move will add 1m barrels a day to global markets - the largest release of oil reserves in US history.

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How do you do a face-to-face interview with Zelensky?

Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, on how she interviewed Ukraine's president.

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Meeting with Pope a 'stepping stone' towards reconciliation

A Canadian indigenous delegation is seeking an apology over the church's role in residential schools.

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Ukraine war: 'Most Russian troops' leaving Chernobyl, Ukraine says

Ukraine's state nuclear company says just a few soldiers are left at the former nuclear power plant.

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Kenya's BBI blocked in blow to President Uhuru Kenyatta

Supreme Court judges say President Kenyatta acted unlawfully in his pursuit of constitutional changes.

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Two Palestinians killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

The operation in Jenin follows a recent series of attacks in Israel that have left 11 people dead.

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French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion.

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Mexico missing students: Parents angry at military's obstruction

A new report says Mexico's armed forces hid evidence that could have helped locate the 43 students.

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Ukraine war: The Syrians signing up to fight for Russia

Recruits are being offered thousands of dollars to be deployed on the front line in Ukraine.

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Australia floods: Severe flooding strikes Australian east coast again

Home and business have been swamped, with residents forced to evacuate.

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Hong Kong: Top UK judges resign from highest court

The judges say China's new national security law has made their role on highest court untenable.

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Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment.

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Jury selection starts in IS Beatle jihadist trial

The last member of the British jihadist group nicknamed the IS Beatles is going on trial in the US.

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Ukraine war: Russia to curb Kyiv assault as peace talks progress

Moscow says it will "drastically reduce" operations around the capital, Kyiv, as well as Chernihiv.

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Donald Trump's 6 January call logs show seven-hour gap

The committee investigating the Capitol riots had sought to obtain the presidential records.

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Seven dead in strike on government office in Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv

Russian forces destroyed an entire section of a local government building in the Tuesday morning strike.

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Does video show Russian prisoners being shot?

Ukrainian authorities investigate a video apparently showing Russian PoWs being shot in the legs.

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Ukraine calls for Nepal to ban Russian climbers from Himalayas

Nepal has issued permits to nine Russian climbers despite a Ukrainian call for them to be banned.

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French elections: Eric Zemmour criticised over 'Killer Macron' rally chants

Emmanuel Macron criticises challenger Eric Zemmour after his supporters chanted "Killer Macron" at a rally.

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War in Ukraine: Graphic protest by Russian artist Yevgenia Isayeva

Yevgenia Isayeva doused herself in fake blood and chanted, "my heart bleeds" in the solo protest.

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Oscars condemns Will Smith slap and launches review

The Oscars film academy "condemns" Will Smith's slapping of Chris Rock and says it has launched formal review of incident

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Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at talks

The billionaire suffered suspected poisoning at talks in Ukraine this month, sources close to him say.

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Zelensky says Ukraine prepared to discuss neutrality in peace talks

Ukraine's president says his country is open to adopting a neutral status as part of a possible peace deal.

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Ukraine war: Russian officials seize Swiss watches apparently worth millions

Agents raided a Moscow premises of luxury brand Audemars Piguet, according to a report in Swiss media.

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Kenya to receive millions seized in Jersey to help fight Covid

In a novel scheme, Jersey will send millions of dollars back to Kenya to buy life-saving equipment.

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Mexico shooting: At least 19 killed at cockfighting pit

Sixteen men and three women are dead after the shooting in the state of Michoacán, officials say.

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Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera

Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera.

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Army boss raises partition fears: Ukraine round-up

Ukraine's military intelligence chief fears a Korea-style outcome as Biden's jab at Putin makes further waves.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bars BBC TV programmes from schedules

Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content.

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El Salvador: State of emergency after 62 gang killings in a day

The 62 deaths recorded on Saturday make it the country's most violent 24-hour period for 30 years.

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Russia transfers thousands of Mariupol civilians to its territory

Ukraine condemns Russia's alleged "deportation" of many civilians from devastated Mariupol.

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Why Biden's off-script remarks about Putin are so dangerous

The US President has made a series of unscripted remarks this week, souring US-Russia relations.

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Shanghai Covid: China announces largest city-wide lockdown

The financial hub will be locked down in two phases, in China's biggest city-wide lockdown yet.

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Sidney Poitier's daughter on his Oscars legacy

Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema.

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Ukraine war: Five wounded after explosions hit western city of Lviv

Lviv has become a hub for thousands of refugees fleeing other parts of Ukraine since Russia's invasion.

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War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power - Biden

A White House official says the US president was not calling for a regime change.

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War in Ukraine: Musicians perform emotional concert in Kharkiv metro station

Musicians performed the concert at a metro station in Kharkiv, being used as a makeshift shelter.

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China plane crash: All 141 passengers and crew dead, officials confirm

Rescue teams are still searching for the second black box at the site of the plane crash in Guangxi.

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Taylor Hawkins: Bogota festival crowd reacts to Foo Fighters drummer's death

The band had been due to perform at the Estereo Picnic festival in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night.

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North Korea Hwasong-17 launch gets Hollywood-style effects

The Hwasong-17 is a new, powerful intercontinental ballistic missile - and the country's largest weapon.

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Boyfriend ordered pregnant woman's murder

Tshegofatso Pule was found hanging from a tree, provoking outrage across South Africa.

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Royal tour: Kate smiles through the rain in the Bahamas as trip ends

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited a primary school in the Bahamas on the last day of their trip.

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Ukraine war: JK Rowling hits back at Putin after 'cancel culture' comment

Mr Putin referenced the Harry Potter author during a speech condemning "cancel culture" in the West.

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Ukraine war: Smoke rises from Kyiv fuel depot Russia claims it has destroyed

Moscow says it targeted the largest remaining military fuel storage facility in Ukraine.

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EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia

The liquefied natural gas deal with US is part of EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

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Australia floods: 'We're resilient, but how about helping us?'

Locals tell dramatic stories of survival and recovery, but accuse politicians of ignoring them.

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Defiant Ukrainian troops tell Russians: 'Go home while you're still alive'

Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway have spent time with two fighters since the very start.

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Ethiopia's Tigray war: Government declares humanitarian truce

The civil war has left millions needing food aid, yet none has been delivered to Tigray for months.

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Russian warship destroyed in occupied port of Berdyansk, says Ukraine

Ukraine's navy says the Orsk, which was used to ferry Russian troops, was hit in Berdyansk.

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LGBT people in Iraq live in fear of lives - HRW

A new report describes "routine" attacks on members of the community, including torture and murder.

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War in Ukraine: Explosion seen in Berdyansk as navy claims to destroy Russian ship

The Ukrainian navy says it has destroyed a Russian landing ship named the Orsk in the port city of Berdyansk.

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Nestle pulls KitKat and Nesquik out of Russia

The Swiss food giant drops some popular brands, but will still sell baby food and medical nutrition.

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Afghanistan girls' tears over chaotic Taliban schools U-turn

Girls were in shock after high schools were abruptly shut after re-opening for the first time in months.

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Amanda Bynes: Judge ends former actress's nine-year conservatorship

The former child star was placed under the legal guardianship after drug and mental health problems.

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Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv

Authorities in the town of Makariv, near the capital, say Ukrainian flags are flying there again.

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China plane crash: Search teams find flight's black box

Crews had struggled against rain and flooded terrain to find key clues to the plane’s sudden fall.

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War in Ukraine: 'Pets are getting left at train stations'

A photographer from the UK travels to western Ukraine to rescue pets displaced by war.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson: Key moments as Biden's Supreme Court pick quizzed

Lawmakers on a key Senate panel are grilling Ketanji Brown Jackson about her record as a judge.

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Cristiana Chamorro: Nicaragua opposition leader sentenced

Cristiana Chamorro is the latest rival of President Daniel Ortega to be handed a long sentence.

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Ukraine war: Terror of African students in Russian-occupied Kherson

Nigerian students in Ukraine plead for help leaving Kherson as food, medicine and water run low.

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WATCH: Ukrainian sailing club protest super yacht linked to Abramovich in Turkey

A Ukrainian sailing team protested the arrival of a super yacht linked to Roman Abramovich in Turkey.

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Maharashtra: Rubber penis in family planning kit sparks row

Some lawmakers in Maharashtra state say female health workers will be embarrassed but others disagree.

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Australian-Iranian Shokrollah Jebeli, 83, dies in Tehran prison

Amnesty International said Shokrollah Jebeli's treatment was tantamount to torture.

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Omicron vs Zero-Covid: How long can China hold on?

China's worst outbreak in two years has got some questioning how long it can hang on to its strategy.

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Oscars 2022: Five ways the Academy is trying to stay relevant

The Academy Awards return this Sunday, but they face a battle to raise their viewing figures.

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Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones'

Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing.

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Ukraine conflict: The wounded children of Putin's war

Survivors from the bombardment of Mariupol are bearing the physical and mental scars of the conflict.

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Inside a children's hospital and pressure on Russian artists - Ukraine war round-up

Ukrainian children suffer in hospital, and musicians are banned from Russian radio for opposing the war.

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War in Ukraine: Backlash in Russia against anti-war musicians

Banned from radio stations and rumoured black lists, artists against the war face a difficult moment.

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In Mariupol, children bear the brunt of Vladimir Putin's war

At a children's hospital near the besieged city, the true impact of Russia's tactics are on display.

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Saudi Aramco ramps up investment to boost production

The state energy firm Saudi Aramco said it would increase investment after profits more than doubled in 2021.

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Belgium carnival 'turned into a tragedy'

At least six people are killed after a car drives into a crowd of carnival-goers in southern Belgium.

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Breakdancing changed my life

A dancer from Vietnam says breaking kept him away from drugs and helped him deal with family problems.

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War in Ukraine: Ballet dancer refugees shelter in Polish opera house

The Polish National Ballet is offering shelter to about 30 Ukrainian dancers in its opera house.

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Ukraine war: 'Tanks in streets' as fighting hits Mariupol centre

Street fighting hampers efforts to rescue civilians trapped in a bombed theatre, the mayor says.

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Ukraine conflict: Scores feared dead after Russia attack on Mykolaiv barracks

A source tells the BBC's Andrew Harding in Mykolaiv that up to 200 soldiers were in when missiles hit.

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Russia claims first use of hypersonic Kinzhal missile in Ukraine

Russia says it fired a Kinzhal missile at a Ukrainian arms depot, in an apparent change of strategy.

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Ukraine war: Man rescued from Kharkiv rubble after shelling

A man is pulled alive from the rubble of a teaching building in Ukraine, after Russian shelling.

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Russians board International Space Station in Ukrainian colours

Three cosmonauts ditch the standard-issue Russian uniforms in an apparent show of solidarity.

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Russia, Canada diplomats spar over 'edited' letter

Russian accuses Canada of 'kindergarten' diplomacy in spat over a Russian letter sent to UN members.

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How Poland's business community is helping Ukrainians

Small and medium sized firms, including recruiters, are organising support for arriving refugees.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger's anti-Ukraine war video trends on Russian social media

In the video the actor warns Russians they are being fed misinformation over the Ukraine war.

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Tiny town opening its arms to Ukrainian refugees

People living in the town of Aberfeldy in Scotland are opening their homes to Ukrainian refugees.

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Ukraine war: Russia destroys aircraft repair plant near western city of Lviv

The attack on the facility near Lviv sparks concern that Russia may increase strikes in the west.

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Russia Today: Amol Rajan explains Ofcom's licence decision

Regulator Ofcom said Russia Today was not "fit and proper to hold a UK broadcasting licence".

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Airline giant Delta warns oil increases mean higher ticket prices

The jump in oil prices since Russia invaded Ukraine is set to lead to higher airfares.

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P&O Ferries sacks 800 workers but crew refuse to leave ships

Ferry services are cancelled as staff are told via a video call that they are being made redundant immediately.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: Interrogators did not believe TV protest was my idea

Marina Ovsyannikova explains why she protested against war in Ukraine on a live Russian TV news broadcast.

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Iran rescues dozens as UAE-flagged cargo ship sinks in Gulf

All but one of the 30 crew of the UAE-flagged vessel have been pulled from the water, officials say.

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Kanye West: Rapper suspended from Instagram for 24 hours

The rapper used a racial slur in reference to Trevor Noah after the comedian criticised his behaviour.

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What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?

If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine how could Putin or his army generals be prosecuted?

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori return to the UK after years held in Iran

Two British-Iranian nationals detained in Iran for several years have landed at RAF Brize Norton.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband on her return

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband is awaiting his wife's return from Iran after years of campaigning.

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Diébédo Francis Kéré: The first African to win architecture's top award

Diébédo Francis Kéré says receiving the Pritzker Prize has made him the "happiest man on this planet".

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Ukraine war: Woman captures moment missile strike hits Chernihiv

Video shows Mari Margun reacting to an explosion in the middle of recording herself talking to the camera.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on way home to UK

The British-Iranian woman was held in Iran for nearly six years but is on her way back, her MP says.

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War in Ukraine: Surrogate babies wait for parents in Kyiv bomb shelter

At least 21 babies born through surrogacy are stuck waiting for their biological parents to take them home.

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War in Ukraine: Inside the Ukrainian homes destroyed by war

Residential apartment blocks in Kyiv have again been hit by Russian air strikes.

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War in Ukraine: Kyiv flats destroyed in overnight bombardment

Firefighters extinguished a blaze and evacuated residents from the residential building.

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Three killed in Israel, West Bank violence

Two Palestinians in the West Bank and an Arab man in Israel die in clashes with Israeli forces.

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Ukraine war: Lawyers search for journalist who protested on Russian TV

Marina Ovsyannikova's lawyer says he cannot find her, after she held an anti-war sign on state TV.

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Ukraine war: Infection and hunger as hundreds hide in Mariupol cellar

With no medical help, some are falling ill while sheltering from attacks in besieged Mariupol.

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Ukraine: Nick Robinson on how Germany is reversing decades of closer ties with Russia

Children of the 1989 generation won't enjoy the same freedoms as their parents, writes Nick Robinson in Berlin.

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Spain skies turn orange after Saharan dust cloud sweeps over country

A large area was hit by the dust, which swept across the Mediterranean Sea.

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Jane Campion sorry to Venus and Serena Williams for 'thoughtless' remark

Film-maker Jane Campion apologises for a "thoughtless" remark about Venus and Serena Williams.

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As world watches Ukraine, Syria's war grinds on

While the world's attention is focused on Ukraine, Syria is still suffering in its long war.

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Ukraine maps: Tracking the Russian invasion

Russian troops have expanded their offensive as they continue attempts to cut off the capital Kyiv.

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Gustavo Petro: Ex-rebel wins his coalition's primary

After winning his coalition's primary, Gustavo Petro could become Colombia's first left-wing leader.

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Ukraine war: Silent streets in wiped out Donetsk town

Volnovakha, a town in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, has been decimated by fighting.

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Ukraine war: Drone shots show Mariupol devastated by fighting

Thousands of civilians have been trapped in the Ukrainian port city for nearly two weeks

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Ukraine war: Pregnant woman and baby die after hospital shelled

The woman, seen in a widely shared image being carried out of the maternity hospital, dies along with her baby.

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Ukraine war: Deadly air strike on Kyiv apartment block

Firefighters attend the scene in Obolon district after the residential building was hit.

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Brent Renaud: Friend of US journalist killed in Ukraine speaks to BBC

Mea last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine.

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Brent Renaud: US journalist and filmmaker killed in Ukraine

It is the first reported death of a foreign journalist covering the war in Ukraine.

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War in Ukraine: Video shows destroyed buildings on fire after shelling

Footage shared by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine shows buildings in Chernihiv totally destroyed.

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Ukraine war: 'Sky turned red' as missiles hit Lviv military base

A witness to a deadly Russian attack on a Ukrainian military base describes the moment missiles struck the site.

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Indian evacuee: The kindness of Ukrainians saved my life

From an airstrike bunker to his mum's relieved hugs, Vishnu tells how he and his dog fled Ukraine to India.

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War in Ukraine: 'No one wants to die' - meeting Ukraine's teenage soldiers

Young volunteers swap their studies for assault rifles as they prepare to defend Kyiv from Russian forces.

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Will Russia's attack on Ukraine help thaw US-Venezuela relations?

The ban on Russian oil exports is causing prices to surge, and leaders are revisiting some awkward friendships.

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War in Ukraine: People flee Irpin after key bridge destroyed

The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov is in Irpin, where people are attempting to navigate a makeshift river crossing.

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Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day

The range of charges on which the men were convicted included terrorism and holding "deviant beliefs".

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Ukraine war: Evacuations 'extremely difficult' amid shelling

New attempts are under way to get civilians out of bombed Ukrainian cities as Russia's attack intensifies.

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Ukraine war: Pictures of war intensifying in third week

Images from Russia's invasion of Ukraine show a conflict turning deadlier nearly three weeks on.

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Watch: Otters in Singapore cross road with police escort

Why did the otters cross the road? They were outside Singapore's presidential palace, so that may be a clue.

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Mystery drone from Ukraine war crashes in Croatia

Experts believe a drone that crashed in Zagreb was a Soviet-era type used by the Ukrainian military.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says Ukraine 'on the way to victory'

Ukraine's president says "it's not possible to say how many more days it will take", but his country will defeat Russia.

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Ukraine war: Huge fireball lights up night sky over Lutsk

According to eyewitness accounts from the area, a nearby airfield was hit by strikes.

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Chile couples' joy as first same-sex marriages held

Under the new law, both partners will also be able to get legal recognition as parents.

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The man accused of being a death-faking US fugitive

The bizarre case of a man arrested in a Glasgow hospital accused by the US of being a fugitive.

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War in Ukraine: 'We can't thank people enough for their donations'

Two lorry drivers have made an epic 1,300-mile trip across Europe to deliver aid.

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Ukraine war: Indian students on the trauma of escaping

The BBC follows some of the thousands of students who've been evacuated from the war.

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WATCH: Disposal experts defuse unexploded bomb in Ukraine

An unexploded 500kg (1102lb) bomb was discovered in Chernihiv in northern Ukraine.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Family drags grandmother to safety from Bucha

When his neighbour's house was hit by a tank, Dmytro decided to get out of the town of Bucha fast.

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Ukraine war: Visas a shambles, Brits with Ukrainian family say

Britons with Ukrainian partners criticise the bureaucracy refugees trying to enter the UK are met with.

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Venezuela releases two jailed US citizens after talks

The two were released just days after a high-level US delegation met President Nicolás Maduro.

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Guatemala Congress bans same-sex marriage

The law also increases the length of prison sentences for women who seek an abortion.

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Ukraine: Four moments of human connection amid the war

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, moments of hope and music have emerged on social media.

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Ukraine invasion: 'I had to leave my parents in Sumy'

Civilians leave the besieged city, parts of which have been wiped out.

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Ukraine: First Lady Olena Zelenska condemns Russian 'mass murder'

Olena Zelenska issues an impassioned plea to world media, focusing on the plight of Ukraine's children.

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Boy of 11 flees Ukraine by himself

Hassan travelled 1,200km to Slovakia with two bags, a passport and his relatives' phone number.

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Ukraine war: How reliant is the world on Russia for oil and gas?

Russia says it may cut off gas supplies if countries decided to ban Russian oil.

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Ukraine: Are arms shipments from the West making a difference?

Russian has struggled to gain air supremacy as Ukrainian forces make use of missiles supplied by the West.

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War in Ukraine: ‘We went from brewing beer to making Molotov cocktails’

We decided to use our knowledge of chemistry to help the civil defence forces, a brewery owner says.

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Ukraine: Russian general killed near Kharkiv, say defenders

Russia has not confirmed the claimed deaths of Maj-Gen Vitaly Gerasimov and other officers.

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Uganda: Gulu pupil shot dead in school protests over Manchester derby TV ban

Security forces fire live bullets to disperse angry students who wanted to watch the Manchester derby.

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Family separated by war in Ukraine finally reunited

Rita and her children were trapped in Ukraine when Russia invaded. After spending a week in their basement, they've finally been reunited with Rita's husband and their father Andy.

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Ivan Kuliak: Why has 'Z' become a Russian pro-war symbol?

In Russia, the 'Z' is fast becoming seen as a staunchly pro-war symbol - what does it mean?

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War in Ukraine: 'It's hell, it's really hell' - Families flee bombs in Irpin

Silent and weeping, a stream of civilians with backpacks try to outpace the Russian shells.

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Ed Sheeran denies Shape of You copyright claim at High Court trial

The pop singer is accused by two songwriters of copying parts of his 2017 hit Shape Of You.

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In pictures: 'Magical bowls' among relics seized in Jerusalem

Pottery adorned with "spells", ancient ivory and hundreds of coins are found in a raid in Jerusalem.

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A small Ukrainian city becomes a waypoint for thousands on the move

At the central train station in Lviv, many thousands arrive after fleeing bombed out cities further east.

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Ukraine invasion: Volunteers 'working on autopilot'

Within hours of Russia’s invasion, all over Ukraine, volunteers offered their services.

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War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack

Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.

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Ukraine invasion: Military couple marry on the frontline

Lesya and Valeri, both civil defence volunteers, tied the knot at a checkpoint near Kyiv.

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Protests across Russia see thousands detained

The detainments took place at 49 cities, from St Petersburg in the west to Vladivostok in the east.

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Queretaro v Atlas: At least 22 injured as fans fight at Mexican match

At least 22 people are injured as violence breaks out among the crowd at a top-flight match in Mexico.

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Ukraine: Russia has attacked schools and hospitals, says deputy PM

Meanwhile, the UN says more than 1.5m people have now fled Ukraine since Russia invaded on 24 February.

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Ukraine war: Residents run from Russian shelling in Irpin, near Kyiv

People are seen dropping to the ground as the town, just outside Kyiv, is attacked again.

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Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil

The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative".

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Ukraine war: President Zelensky invites Elon Musk to visit

Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country.

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Ukraine invasion: Can China do more to stop Russia's war in Ukraine?

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, many are looking to China's response.

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War in Ukraine: Russian helicopter shot down by missile

The video, shared by Ukrainian armed forces, shows the helicopter being hit by a missile.

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War in Ukraine: Thousands of pro-Russia Serbs march in Belgrade

Flags and flares are paraded through the Serbian capital, as marchers show support for Moscow.

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Ukraine crisis: Kharkiv residents still sheltering underground a week on

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from a metro station where people have been sheltering from attacks.

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Ukraine: Russians still bombing Mariupol despite ceasefire - deputy mayor

Serhiy Orlov tells the BBC that attacks are still happening despite a ceasefire being agreed.

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Australia cricket legend Warne dies aged 52

Legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies of a suspected heart attack aged 52.

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War in Ukraine: Russia restricts access to BBC in media crackdown

Restrictions are placed on several broadcasters as a law makes it an offence to spread "fake" information.

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Pakistan bombing kills dozens in Shia mosque in Peshawar

A bombing inside a Shia mosque in the city of Peshawar kills at least 30 people and wounds many more.

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WATCH: 3D model shows extent of Russian military convoy

Sections of the 40-mile convoy are modelled in 3D using satellite imagery, showing its scale from above.

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WATCH: Russian TV staff walk off set after final broadcast

Channel TV Rain stops operating after coming under pressure over its coverage of the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Reporter takes cover as blast lights up Kyiv's sky

Watch the moment a huge explosion happens just as Charlie D'Agata from CBS News finishes his report.

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Mothers resort to giving birth in hospital basements

As Russia's invasion continues, Ukrainian hospitals are forced to move their maternity wards underground.

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Russia: Long queues of people wanting to withdraw money in Moscow

People in the Russian capital are trying to take out currency, as fears continue over financial sanctions.

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Ukraine: Pensioner arrested at anti-war protest in Russia

Elderly activist Yelena Osipova is detained after protesting against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Western Australia: Isolated state reopens two years into the pandemic

Australia's last closed-border state finally allows back travellers two years into the pandemic.

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Ukraine conflict: We need support from our allies, say Klitschko brothers

The mayor of Kyiv and his brother, both renowned boxers, spoke to the BBC from Kyiv.

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Russian forces claim control of key port city and begin to surround others

Russia says its forces have captured the port city of Kherson, but Ukraine says it is still in control.

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Plastic pollution: Green light for 'historic' global treaty

Nearly 200 countries agree to start negotiations on a global treaty to tackle the plastic "crisis".

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Ukraine: What sanctions are being imposed on Russia?

Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia, over its invasion of Ukraine.

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Are Russia's attacks war crimes?

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, does what we’re witnessing amount to war crimes?

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Ukraine: Kharkiv university ablaze after Russian missile hit

Video shows firefighters tackling a blaze at the Karazin National University in Ukraine's second city.

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No-fly zone: What it means and why the West won't act

Ukraine has asked Western powers to consider imposing a no-fly zone to stop Russian air assaults.

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What Americans think of President Biden's Ukraine response

"This shows America is weak" - Philadelphians weigh-in on the US response to the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine: Polish communities help people fleeing war

Communities across Poland, and particularly along the border, are rallying to help people who have fled Ukraine.

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How many nuclear weapons does Russia have?

A look at Russia's nuclear arsenal and basic guide to nuclear weapons and their destructive power

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Syria shopping centre blaze kills 11

The entire six-storey building went up in flames, killing security guards and staff.

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Newly elected Honduras government to ban open-pit mining

Honduras exports gold, silver, zinc and lead but the new government says the industry is "harmful".

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Building hit by missile in Kharkiv's Freedom Square

Video show a strike targeting government offices in central Kharkiv, Ukraine.

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