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A suspected attack on a supplier means 14 plants in Japan will close on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dc2uKMR

Why India is not criticising Russia over Ukraine

India has been under pressure to condemn Russia's invasion but has so far been reluctant to do so. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jpn8Mgz

The Nigerians hoping to check out of their country

Frustration among the middles-class is pushing many to want to leave, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V26GgZ4

The new wave of India's female Para-athletes forcing a shift in perspective

A new wave of Indian female Para-athletes are enjoying international success and forcing a change in attitudes in their home country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32v0Nu1

Uttar Pradesh elections: 'We Muslims are treated like the sacrificial goat'

Muslims in India's most polarised state say they are living like "second-class citizens". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xw8GLli

Ros Atkins on... Russia’s nuclear threat

Ros Atkins looks at the history of nuclear tensions and deals between the US and Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qPxmkIi

Ukraine conflict: Kharkiv and Chernihiv cities hit by heavy shelling

Dozens of people have been killed in Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/57T1I2i

Ukraine invasion: 'There are no dollars - I don't know what to do!'

Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nphwtCQ

Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation

The creator of Civilization speaks to the BBC on the 30th anniversary of its release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ltqOaiL

Ros Atkins on... Western aid for Ukraine's military

The EU says it will begin shipping arms to Ukraine, the first time it has done so in a conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d8aUs1X

Ukraine conflict: The civilian lives lost to Russia's war

Ukraine says more than 200 civilians have been killed. Children have been caught up in the violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cpoEOk

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GoJaFrO

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vHoKudh

Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5xIWEAi

Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDnEmNS

Ukraine conflict: How Russia forged closer ties with Africa

Russia has rebuilt military and diplomatic links with the continent in its search for new allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQimM4P

West to cut some Russian banks off from Swift

The EU, US and allies will cut off a number of Russian banks from main global payment system Swift. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ySIXq6N

Germany to send weapons directly to Ukraine

The move reverses Germany's long-standing policy banning weapon exports to conflict zones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c94rUKs

Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyrXMAg

Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment

Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WBm74Tj

Ukraine conflict: The women making Molotov cocktails to defend their city

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford visits Dnipro, where women are making Molotov cocktails to defend the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sTkg23z

Ukraine conflict: Children on their own, parents stay behind

Mothers and grandmothers lead their children into the unknown as men aged 18 - 60 must stay behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RFXAEIG

Ukraine invasion: Kyiv imposes curfew amid sabotage fears

Citizens of the capital are told to stay indoors until Monday morning as Russian forces close in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mI2yVAS

Ukraine conflict: Refugees from Ukraine arriving at Polish border speak to BBC

One family included a 10-year-old child, who has been travelling with her mother from Kyiv for two days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VBsu6tR

Ukraine invasion: Warning shots fired to control crowds at Kyiv station

Ukrainian guards try to disperse crowds of people attempting to board trains and flee the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KkbWLRm

Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest

The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4uXKJWm

Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky vows to defend independence

The president filmed himself surrounded by his advisers on the streets of Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qNpxnUl

Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ma4qWpn

Ukraine invaded: Anti-war protests in Russian cities lead to arrests

Russian police make hundreds of arrests after crowds demonstrate in support of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s7xuI5n

Ros Atkins on... how Ukraine became the front line between the West and Russia

Russia has invaded Ukraine after weeks of escalating tensions between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ItsF7LQ

Ex-police officers guilty in George Floyd death

Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of denying George Floyd his civil rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vIr3VcQ

Russian forces seize Chernobyl nuclear power plant

The power plant, the site of a 1986 nuclear disaster, has been taken over by Russian troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C7rjhmJ

Florida House of Representatives passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill

The legislation restricts classroom discussion around sexual orientation and gender identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z57Oaoy

Ukraine conflict: Russian public divided over invasion

The BBC talks to Russians in Moscow and Rostov to find out what they think of the assault on Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PjJCEw8

Ukraine-Russia invasion: Europe prepares for wave of refugees

Roads out of Ukraine's major cities are jammed as many pack up and flee Russia's military invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JBLkXRa

Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread

The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZFqV3TD

Ukraine crisis: 'Everyone is scared', say families evacuated to Russia

Some families arriving in Russia from eastern Ukraine told the BBC they were afraid, and worried about food and accommodation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AwXE78q

Why are black Americans being punished for their hair?

Many black people in the US are embracing their natural curls. But now there’s a backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0B8GFp4

Breonna Taylor: Officer was 'reckless' during deadly raid

The trial in Breonna Taylor killing asks if officer acted with "extreme indifference" to life from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TW8nuha

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What's Putin's next move?

The Russian leader has been keeping the world guessing. The BBC's Moscow correspondent looks for clues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xJVND2h

Ukraine conflict: Where are Russia's troops?

Up to 190,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's borders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x72YuwV

US announces full-blocking sanctions on Russia

February 22, 2022

Biden announced sanctions on Russia after Moscow's order to deploy troops to eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gkY3SGR

Ros Atkins on... key moments in Russia's military build-up

February 22, 2022

Ros Atkins looks at the key moments of Russia's military build-up in the Ukraine crisis so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XTJAkmM

Deforestation threat to Amazon indigenous areas if protected status changed - report

February 22, 2022

It is illegal to mine these areas of the rainforest but the government wants to change the law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OgiwYu8

Petrópolis: A perfect storm of weather extremes and deep inequality

Floods in Petrópolis have exposed the dangerous conditions that residents live with everyday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3QZCmMY

Canada parliament backs Trudeau on emergency powers

PM Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act last week over protests against Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xKZNMBc

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UM1XozD

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fL0zKlC

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xDZTKaS

Vladimir Putin makes Donetsk and Luhansk recognition announcement

President Putin says Russia will sign treaties of friendship and support with the breakaway Ukrainian regions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6kI1Gwd

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Covid: Australia's border reopens to international visitors

It allows tourists to enter and families to reunite for the first time in nearly two years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sMIjHqY

Japanese-American internment: "It can't be undone"

Eighty years ago, the US government imprisoned about 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lvS2j7d

Indian Muslim victims of hate crimes live in fear

The BBC examines violent crimes against Muslims in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lIydQxb

How will the Beijing Games be remembered?

Passports, pressure and pandas: A look back at two weeks of sports, drama and controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9hVAD

Bangkok: Exploring a lost world in an abandoned department store

A group of artists and architects have turned a derelict building into an art and light exhibit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fqz19RW

Seven children killed in Niger 'by Nigerian air strike'

The children were killed by accident in an air strike by neighbouring Nigeria, local officials said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oKVEknR

Ukraine tensions: US sounds fresh alarm over Russia invasion fears

The secretary of state says Russia is "on the brink" of invading, amid reports of an imminent attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1R5k8Tz

Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oGk825e

The man who lived in a Singapore forest for 30 years

Mr Oh, who is now 79 years old, lived in a makeshift shelter in woodland in the city-state of Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KIArSFY

The Nigerian artwork challenging British history in St Paul's

St Paul's Cathedral invites artist Victor Ehikhamenor to respond to the looting of the Benin Bronzes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/auNRCDm

Telegram: Why won’t you take my naked photos down?

A BBC investigation has found women’s nude photos shared on the social media app Telegram without their consent on a massive scale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/edJ1H8R

Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DrE4Vxm

Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

But President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to defend itself, amid a deadly rise in fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pkNRWTg

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ny4xnYS

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w7HkPD1

Ukraine conflict: Biden says he is convinced Putin has decided to invade

An invasion could happen in days and the capital Kyiv will be a target, the US president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RQWqpKP

Canada protests: Police begin to make arrests at Ottawa protest

Police accuse protesters of using children as a shield between officers and the demonstration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tP01rzV

The amateur historians documenting Delhi's past

Some amateur historians are documenting neglected corners of Delhi, one Instagram post at a time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M5oh7ZD

Letter from Africa: Nigeria's electioneering and the role of stomachs

How bags of rice will be used by grovelling Nigerian candidates to curry favour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WHNhv2X

Week in pictures: 12-18 February 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the last seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QgUFr5n

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ojYEWVc

Canada Protests: Police clear demonstrators in Canada's capital

After three weeks, police in Ottawa stepped up efforts to remove anti-vaccine mandate protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1nfYp3j

Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 February 2022

A selection of the best photos from across the Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4df8m5r

Indian tea start-ups search for an exotic edge

Indian tea start-ups are rediscovering indigenous ingredients for teas and infusions to stay ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DwQjHWK

Ukraine tensions: Three people injured after shell strikes nursery school

Three people were injured after a shell hit a children's music room in Ukraine's Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/anOC912

Judge rules Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children must testify in a New York probe into their business from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P6apqJH

Ukraine tensions: Russia looking for excuse to invade, US says

President Biden alleges that Russia is plotting "a false flag operation" to justify launching an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RQpc2jF

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r2SbJPF

Covid: Austria and Germany decide to ease rules

February 16, 2022

Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z6SZfpJ

One-word gaffe invalidates thousands of US baptisms

February 16, 2022

Some Church members come to the defence of a Catholic priest in Arizona after he resigns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7KgI5N3

Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides

February 16, 2022

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CPwxbYD

Telegram: Where women's nudes are shared without consent

A BBC investigation has found that women’s intimate photos are being shared in large groups on Telegram. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UqMzD0g

Single's Inferno: Why 'fake' rich girl Song Ji-a enraged South Korea

Song Ji-a shot to fame in reality show Single's Inferno, but then had a spectacular fall from grace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/su6Vi2G

Karnataka hijab controversy is polarising its classrooms

Young students on both sides of the hijab row say they are struggling to understand their classmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d98WO0R

Hungarian election: Orban faces toughest race so far

An independent conservative will try to topple the right-wing Fidesz government in polls on 3 April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XxCi0ez

PJ O'Rourke: US conservative satirist dies at 74

The best-selling writer and political commentator defied the leftward trend of American humour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bqHpu1g

Juan Orlando Hernandez: Former president of Honduras led away in handcuffs

The United States is seeking to extradite Juan Orlando Hernandez for alleged ties to drug traffickers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4nDcAZT

Russian attack on Ukraine still possible - Biden

The US president says invasion is "still very much a possibility" but the human cost would be "immense". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TCNnR4v

Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on 21 October on the set of "Rust" after Alec Baldwin discharged a live weapon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eIEuvmJ

Novak Djokovic: Reaction from my colleagues 'hurt me a lot'

Novak Djokovic speaks exclusively to the BBC about his time in Covid detention in Australia last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OAMZCad

Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled archipelago

The Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean, is controlled by Britain, but claimed by Mauritius. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Rxf6wC

Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin's New York Times libel lawsuit

Palin claimed the NY Times ruined her reputation by linking her to a deadly shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vOuz5N7

Ukraine crisis: Biden and Johnson say still hope for diplomatic agreement

The US and UK leaders shared a call after Russia too suggested a diplomatic solution was still possible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/82HPDEZ

Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled islands

The Mauritian government has led a trip to the disputed islands, which are controlled by Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IvoePhr

Kentucky mayoral candidate survives being targeted by a gunman

Craig Greenberg is unharmed after someone entered and fired shots at him. A suspect has been arrested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f02H5bL

Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PF8KCmG

New Zealand authorities blast James Blunt and Baby Shark at anti-vax protesters

New Zealand police are using music to try and disperse a week-long vaccine mandate protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YqPtgJm

India bourse head was a 'puppet' of unnamed yogi, regulators say

Chitra Ramkrishna allegedly shared business plans, meeting agendas and financial projections with the guru. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NU3Rq4e

Jarryd Hayne: Ex-rugby star wins appeal in sexual assault case

Jarryd Hayne will face a retrial in Australia after his sexual assault convictions were quashed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WMxBmTR

Couple married for 91 years and still in love

Yemeni Jews Shama’a and Zechariah married young and survived extreme poverty and persecution together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B3rMCwc

Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XU5kaSF

Ukraine crisis: How is Russia shaping the narrative?

Several tactics are being used by pro-Kremlin sources to spread stories about Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NHUcmGt

Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye

Why is Turkey is rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vCD8xY

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OIuoh4p

Russia's Valieva trains before Olympics decision

Russian teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva continues to prepare for her individual event at the Beijing Winter Olympics despite news of a failed doping test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zvZA3cs

Hugo Torres: Nicaraguan ex-rebel leader dies after being jailed

Former revolutionary general Hugo Torres has died aged 73, eight months after being detained for treason. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zxnoLyw

Why are cryptocurrency adverts taking over the Super Bowl?

Cryptocurrency companies are set to dominate the commercials at this year's NFL final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ff25bL7

Swiss vote on tobacco ad ban long after neighbours

Most European countries banned tobacco ads years ago, but the Swiss are yet to tighten their laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yCwpNle

Royal Enfield: A family's decade-long search for a missing motorbike

Arun Srinivasan spent 15 years tracking down his father's missing motorbike - a beloved black Royal Enfield. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sXHCwkg

Guinea-Bissau's mystery deepens over drug-trafficking coup plot

Some are questioning whether Guinea-Bissau's president was really the target of a coup attempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bW3Ce7c

Ukraine tensions: After eight years of war, an eastern city unifies against Russia

Separatists tried to seize Kharkiv in 2014. Now the city is turning away from its old neighbour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ps6Jvb

Afghan woman activist released after arrest in January

Tamana Zaryabi Paryani was arrested on 19 January after taking part in a women's rights protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z8WbPOQ

Covid protests: Paris police fire tear gas at demonstrators

Police have already intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to get into the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kT0g7F8

The hidden side of Ethiopia's brutal civil war

The BBC gains rare access to the country, hearing from civilians caught in the crossfire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6iHPGKC

Nato and its role in the Ukraine crisis

The role of Nato is crucial in our understanding of Russia's troop build-up and the West's reaction to it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0cFhLEC

Freedom Convoy: Canada court orders end to trucks' bridge blockade

The injunction comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warns of "severe" consequences for the truckers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ACwnxUp

Amazon deforestation: Record high destruction of trees in January

An area of trees more than seven times the size of Manhattan, New York was destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p6I0yA9

Macron calls for calm as convoy of protestors nears Paris

The French president admits there is a Covid "fatigue" in the country ahead a banned gathering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TWvwfEV

Kanye wants Billie Eilish to say sorry or he'll pull out of Coachella

The rapper wants her to apologise for crowd safety comments he thinks are aimed at Travis Scott. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xWJM8Bp

Ukraine tensions: Countries tell nationals to leave over Russia threat

A host of countries advise their nationals to leave after the US warns Russia might invade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5Rc0eLA

Inventing Anna: The Netflix show versus reality

A new TV series tells the story of 'fake heiress' Anna Sorokin, as the real-life drama continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8LDQRXO

Trads: The young Indians spreading hate online

Young right-wing Hindus in India are finding newer and more outrageous ways to target critics online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZQI10Hk

Ukraine tensions: Can diplomacy prevent war?

Diplomats hope that warring sides can get off the road to war but finding such a path is not easy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xW32uko

Misfire at Oregon bear results in death of two US brothers

The man accidentally shoots his brother while loading a gun to aim at a bear on their property. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oVjwvOp

Ukraine tensions: Russia accused of sea blockade

Russian naval drills makes marine navigation "practically impossible", Ukraine says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fAw2mQF

Christian Eriksen: Denmark international on returning to Premier League with Brentford

Christian Eriksen says he is lucky to be alive and will do everything he can to return to his former level after joining Brentford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v9Ci28r

Luc Montagnier, co-discoverer of HIV, dies aged 89

The French virologist jointly won the Nobel Prize but later drew criticism for unscientific claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4qfkiOB

How suicide became the hidden toll of the war in Ukraine

A deep stigma around suicide in Ukraine is standing in the way of saving soldiers' lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/En9O2eq

Pa Sorie: The Sierra Leonean proud to have fought in World War Two

Samuel Sorie Sesay, who died last month in Sierra Leone, fought for the British army in World War Two. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pAFfTaW

Benin bronzes: ‘Africa wants to speak for itself’

The upcoming British Punitive Expedition anniversary has reignited calls for the return of stolen treasures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dniqPl3

Afghanistan: Evidence mounts of Taliban reprisal arrests and killings

The BBC investigates the disappearance of women activists and the killings of former government officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F50i8vn

Karnataka hijab row: Protests over classroom ban spread

Protests for and against a hijab ban in classrooms in the Indian state of Karnataka have intensified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NpP3RkG

'Don't Say Gay': White House denounces new Florida bill

The legislation bans discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in primary school classrooms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g9VLuPf

ICJ orders Uganda to pay $325m for DR Congo occupation

International judges blame Uganda for the death of 10-15,000 people between 1998 and 2003. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BQ58e6i

Drunk truck driver leaves trail of destruction in Germany

German police have arrested a man after the lorry he was driving ploughed into more than 30 cars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/06GLciH

Australian MP in emotional plea over religion bill

Stephen Jones cites his late gay nephew and his son as he urges lawmakers not to rush legislation through. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mnbusQf

Bosnia shivers as ghost of nationalism returns

Why Bosnian Serbs have a new strongman unafraid to stir the horrors of the past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfGhJys

Why Uganda is investing in oil despite pressures to go green

As people eye the benefits there are questions over the environmental cost and the timing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0SgQ9Pa

What India's restless Gen Z really wants

Best-selling author and YouTuber Ankur Warikoo writes on how differently young Indians define success. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q35wgNW

Freedom Convoy: How might Canada's trucker protest end?

Authorities could enter negotiations with the drivers, or opt for a much less compromising approach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RDmvw1c

Starbucks fires organisers as union threat grows

The coffee giant rejects accusations of retaliation after firing staff at one of its locations in Memphis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QWE7fJN

Homes engulfed as deadly landslide hits Colombia

At least 11 people are dead and 35 injured after a landslide caused by rains in central Colombia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zgXTko7

Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVmUkwd

China encroaching along Nepal border - report

A Nepalese government report leaked to the BBC accuses China of interference in the country's territory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zhAieL1

Freedom Convoy: Ceaseless horn blaring frays nerves in Canada's capital

Protesters say all Canadians should appreciate their cause, but Ottawa residents are not so sure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ePG9UbI

Democracy in Africa: Spate of coups don't mean democracy's end

Two experts argue that democracy is still the way forward for the continent, despite some set backs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gn8uVXc

Uttar Pradesh assembly elections 2022: The Indian polls everyone is watching

With a population larger than Brazil, Uttar Pradesh state will soon start its seven-phased polls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cKpWCVx

Ros Atkins on... the Canada truckers protest

The BBC's Ros Atkins explains why truck drivers protesting against a vaccine mandate are blocking roads in Ottawa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y6OPlqB

The Jews dressing as Muslims to get around a prayer ban

Some extremist Jews reveal that they have been dressing as Muslims to enter and worship at Temple Mount/al-Aqsa Mosque compound. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B0zsGxc

Canada truckers protest: ‘All we want is the right to choose’

Truckers wanted the vaccine mandate gone 10 days ago. Now they will stay until all mandates end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aU2uVJ0

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FGx6WuV

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rwn9Xlq

Tunisia judges: Top legal body turns against president

The Supreme Judicial Council vows to continue working after the president orders its dissolution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GTlA2u5

Cyclone Batsirai: Whole villages swept away in Madagascar

At least 10 people have been killed and nearly 50,000 displaced after Cyclone Batsirai tore through Madagascar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DWKA3k4

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CgIh8M5

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jJvw5qG

Ukraine tensions: US sources say Russia 70% ready to invade Ukraine

Moscow is amassing the military capability to carry out a full invasion, American officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sIUymoJ

Lata Mangeshkar: India singing legend dies at 92

The celebrated singer had been admitted to a hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cjJbHyB

The fast fashion graveyard in Chile's Atacama Desert

Tens of thousands of tonnes of unwanted clothing from Europe and the US are being dumped in the Atacama Desert every year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XzbDiNr

Israel's Mossad suspected of high-level Iran penetration

The spy agency is said to have worked its way high up into Iran's security services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0O6oQl4

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ujcOKUV

Rayan: Moroccan boy taken out of well after days trapped inside

The five-year-old had been trapped underground for four days, and his condition is unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yrl5zR6

Cyclone Batsirai: Second storm in weeks hits Madagascar

Strong winds and heavy rain are reported as Cyclone Batsirai makes landfall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SdqI2kr

Ros Atkins on... Joe Rogan and Spotify

Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the US podcast presenter Joe Rogan and his Spotify show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F5kLnYJ

'He gave his life for Ukraine'

Valery's father thinks his son may have anticipated his own death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7NEtcTu

Iceland whaling: Fisheries minister signals end from 2024

A fall in demand for Icelandic whale products means the controversial practice is no longer profitable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g6WELSj

Environmental campaigners film '100,000 dead fish' spilled into the Atlantic Ocean

The fishing boat blames a rip in a net, but campaigners accuse it of deliberately dumping the fish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s7tqAaw

US couple sue clinic after DNA kit reveals fertility mix-up

A US couple is suing after discovering that their daughter is not biologically related to her father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fLpdVqs

Huge bank of dead fish spotted off French Atlantic coast

France's fisheries minister calls for an inquiry after a trawler spills more than 100,000 blue whiting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v3Zw5V2

Drugs, weapons 'smuggled to prisoners by drone'

As many as 20 people in South Carolina have been arrested over contraband deliveries to prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zfeMqcZ

Beijing Olympics: Winter Games start amid Covid and boycotts

The Winter Games begin amid tight Covid-19 restrictions and allegations of human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6CRAP7J

How to store excess wind power underwater

A Dutch company is testing an underwater system that can store excess energy from wind farms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IKXBUbu

Shackleton's Endurance: The impossible search for the greatest shipwreck

The latest bid to find Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's lost polar yacht is set to get under way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/42zK78k

Footage depicts aftermath of US raid in Syria

Photos and video show the scene where a US operation targeted the leader of the Islamic State group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0yRJO74

Don Euro: Italian ex-priest jailed for extortion

Luca Morini was known for his frequent requests for contributions from his parishioners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4LfGeZg

Ukraine tensions: US alleges Russian plot to fake invasion pretext

One option Russia is considering is a video about a staged attack blamed on Ukraine, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WMY52Nm8F

How Covid brought new roles for Singapore's theatre actors

The production company that found a way to put itself back in the spotlight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kRzIHn9g5

Djokovic Covid tests were valid, Serbian officials say

Doubts have been cast over the validity of documents the tennis star submitted to enter Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TIVKoZatf

Four charged in drug death of The Wire actor Michael K Williams

Officials say the suspects sold drugs to Michael K Williams one day before his overdose death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mpEJS8DdH

Afghanistan education: Taliban running out of excuses - Malala

As some universities reopen in Afghanistan, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai spoke to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zVkX8u9UN

Havana Syndrome may be caused by ‘pulsed energy’

A new intelligence report provides another twist in the long-running mystery of US officials falling sick. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aW1f5lrBu

'Electrifying' Vincent van Gogh self-portrait exhibition hailed by critics

Most major art critics award five stars to the new show at London's Courtauld Gallery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0TXKDbH6t

A 477-mile-long megaflash crossed three US states.

A 477-mile-long megaflash crossed three southern US states. It shattered world records by 37 miles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/h7Y6EsRuO

Ukrainian civilians prepare as war with Russia threatens

Many Ukrainians are not convinced Russia will invade, but all the war talk is unsettling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0ADxJQEON

Ukraine tensions: US trying to draw Russia into war says Putin

Russia's president makes a stinging attack on the US and Nato as tension continues over Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RwnC94Lrs

Syria war: Babies die from cold in storm-hit Idlib camps

Hundreds of thousands of displaced people are living in tents without warm clothes and heating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9qjuYRPlm

Germany: Police killing suspects may have been poachers

Prosecutors say a pair suspected of killing two German police officers appear to have been hunting illegally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tIFVplA1Z

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