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The girls were too young to be married legally and still dream of an independent future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NM45O7r

Could Ukraine 'win' the war? And other questions

BBC reporters Jenny Hill and Orla Guerin - on the ground - answer your questions about the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/viXCh8o

World Cup 2022: How has Qatar treated stadium workers?

Qatar has used thousands of foreign workers to build its World Cup facilities. Many may have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9EwOMQC

Africa's week in pictures: 25-31 March 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KO91Qe3

UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears

Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mec9nCz

Chip shortage: Has Europe's plan arrived too late?

The European Union is investing billions of euros in developing a world-beating chip industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wnYL2pd

Canada's Supreme Court upholds C$9m fine on maple syrup thief

Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ywzNAJn

Pakistan's Imran Khan is fighting for his political life

Pakistan's prime minister faces a vote of no confidence and could be out of office within days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z35gRoy

Comedians on when a joke goes wrong - and that Oscars slap

The BBC spoke with comedians around the world about what it's like when a gag lands really, really badly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qtp0w2X

Kevin Lee: The Briton who plays the bad guy in China's patriotic movies

Actor Kevin Lee has carved out his niche - playing the Western villain in China's patriotic films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yfYw5Ju

The African migrants who Italy accuses of people smuggling

Hundreds of migrants, many of them minors, are ending up in prison in Italy charged with trafficking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Bl3ipX1

Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slap, Academy says

Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused, Academy says from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tPL1bdZ

Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West

The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nH2ZjPN

Ukraine daily round-up: Peace talks produce first sign of progress

Russia says it will reduce military operations in two key areas - but Ukraine and the US remain sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LTlX7BF

Joe Biden signs anti-lynching bill in historic first

The US Congress has previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation more than 200 times. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zDim0Hx

Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence on Oscars slap

Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qEhk3Dj

Why the Red Cross has to be neutral in the Ukraine conflict

The ICRC is worried that its operations might be undermined by misinformation about its work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LZwRsGz

Anoosheh Ashoori: ‘I should have been freed earlier’

British-Iranian Ashoori, who was freed from prison in Iran, has spoken about his experience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7uXtg2W

Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock over Oscars slap

The actor says he was "out of line" after he slapped the comedian on stage at the awards ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gshlbWT

Oscars condemns Will Smith slap and launches review

The incident has sparked fierce debate over comic Chris Rock's joke and the reaction it provoked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0PgbGaV

Can the super-rich solve America's budget problem?

Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A9JQ5yw

Best actor winner Will Smith took offence at a joke by presenter Chris Rock

The Oscars were halted momentarily when Will Smith took offence to a joke by presenter Chris Rock. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1OC29t7

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GQ1M5qd

Ukraine: Premature babies struggling for life in bombed cities

Doctors have begun seeing a sharp rise in the number of preterm births in some areas of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B8Ymsf2

Ukraine war: Medical students back in India left in the lurch

Students face an uncertain future as completing their medical degree remains a challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VyP5T9B

Russian oligarchs: Where do they hide their 'dark money'?

Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qGV02mp

Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera

Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GLfNvq6

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

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ldgkhl2

Afghanistan: Taliban bars BBC TV programmes from schedules

Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W89jzSA

The Palestinian cancer centre that can't take patients

Palestinians with the disease are being turned away from hospital lacking the funds to treat them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MS98ACu

Nigeria - where President Buhari had to say sorry for a power cut

The lights went out across Nigeria when fuel shortages coincided with the collapse of the power grid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TfW6LGP

Soldiers on patrol outside Kyiv confront Russian drone threat

On patrol with a Ukrainian defence unit carrying out aerial reconnaissance around Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9R7wC5G

Sidney Poitier's daughter on his Oscars legacy

Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iy94Fb0

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

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

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Vy4KTZ

Next stop Kyiv - the battle on the capital's outskirts

March 25, 2022

In Irpin, only a few civilians remain as volunteers bolster defences a few miles from Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wPm6MBS

Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns

March 25, 2022

New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading "fake news" about Russia's armed forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1LZ8OlB

North Korea Hwasong-17 launch gets Hollywood-style effects

March 25, 2022

The Hwasong-17 is a new, powerful intercontinental ballistic missile - and the country's largest weapon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/soqX6Ci

Michael Bublé: Multi-Grammy winner on Bond themes, romantic gifts and new album

An egg poacher, a toaster and the washing up - just some ways Michael Bublé shows his romantic side. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j15Itmk

Sanctions: Have they worked?

Sanctions are used by countries as a diplomatic tool, but they don't always have their intended effect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sgi0v5t

Ukraine War: Civilians abducted as Russia tries to assert control

The UN has documented almost 40 cases of politicians, journalists and activists being abducted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8S1LrVv

US charges four Russians over hacking campaign on energy sector

US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EnzpuFl

Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton over Russian collusion allegations

Donald Trump's campaign was accused of conspiring with Russian agents to influence the 2016 election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T8QcF3j

Ukraine war: The dangers faced by front line fighters in Kharkiv

A month into the war, Mark and Vlad, both 22, show the BBC the perils they face every day in Kharkiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sFxMBcu

Ukraine war: Digging a grave for my stepfather, killed in Mariupol

Viktoria’s stepfather died when the car taking him to hospital was blown up during fighting in Mariupol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TSoNlcf

Zimbabwe by-elections: New party, same fears of dirty tricks

A host of by-elections present a key test for the new opposition and the country's democratic credentials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NbL7fxZ

Zelensky: How Ukraine's president uses addresses to set his agenda

In 10 parliaments over two weeks Ukraine's leader has used shame and national trauma to set a global agenda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gSNaMZI

The Ukrainian refugee who loves to laugh at school in Poland

Ten-year-old Yana started school in Poland three weeks ago, after fleeing the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/am4dbrY

Ukraine war: Destruction of cities shown from above

In the month since Russia's military invaded, it has laid waste to cities across Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OxT3vhf

Ukraine war: Russian journalist Oksana Baulina killed in Kyiv shelling

Oksana Baulina died while filming destruction caused by Russian shelling in a Kyiv neighbourhood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZniKcOH

Madeleine Albright: First female US secretary of state dies

Madeleine Albright, first woman to become US secretary of state, dies aged 84. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CYZn4Av

Albright - a trailblazer for women on the world stage

Originally born in Czechoslovakia, Albright became a trailblazer for women on the world stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZPiCqSJ

Teamsters: A sleeping American giant now spoiling for a fight

Teamsters were once known for Jimmy Hoffa and ties to the mob. Their new boss wants to take on Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gmf4Lu6

The Russians trapped on a Thai island as war rages in Ukraine

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Phuket, unable to go home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ieVt2cz

Driver in pick-up truck flipped by Texas tornado

Watch the moment the vehicle is tossed in the air by the twister as storms swept across Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZqVpAoN

Florida governor rejects transgender swimmer's win

Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs a proclamation recognising runner-up Emma Weyant as the winner of the highest US national college swimming title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FWhXoTu

Disney staff stage walkout over Florida gender law

Protest organisers want the company to do more to oppose the recently passed "Don't Say Gay" bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e7CxET3

A bomb hit this theatre hiding hundreds - here's how one woman survived

The BBC speaks to survivors of the Mariupol theatre attack, who describe for the first time what happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3XpRxLO

The 3 Russian cyber-attacks the West most fears

US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/502PNhU

Ukraine: Impossible choices for surrogate mothers and parents

Hundreds of Ukrainian women are pregnant with other people's children - creating a web of complex problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HW71dBC

Sudan: BBC investigation shows abuse of female demonstrators

The BBC has identified a number of female protesters who have been physically and sexually assaulted by security forces in Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0KP4hvJ

Texas is battling over 170 wildfires

Over the past week, wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres across the US state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YPRSUTB

Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters

Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0XePbrY

Mariupol: Four reasons the city matters so much to Russia

The most bombarded city in Ukraine’s war with Russia is key to Moscow’s military campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vz6endk

Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones'

Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uQdqetD

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1YNcX7R

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g1FvsrU

Kenya’s Killer Roads: Dodgy driving licences and dangerous vehicles in Kenya

Kenya’s road accidents and deaths are on the rise, Africa Eye reveals cracks in Kenya’s road safety systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4rBXtfC

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a9Ti6xh

William and Kate arrive in Belize for jubilee Caribbean tour

The couple were all smiles as they began their week-long tour celebrating the Platinum Jubilee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sx8Bsb3

Canada mosque: Worshippers stop axe wielding attacker

Police have charged a 24-year-old man in what they allege was a "hate-motivated incident". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wSM2D4V

Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin

The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir Putin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KdM7sI0

Sydney Harbour Bridge - the story of its opening 90 years ago

On its 90th anniversary, the grandson of the iconic bridge's designer reveals what he went through to get it built. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ldFniNL

'I'm Australian but Ukraine is part of my identity'

Despite being half a world away, Ukrainian-Australians say the war feels unbearably close. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JyzBGNL

Ukraine war: Western agents seek to get inside Putin's head

Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine shook the West. Now its leaders are trying to predict his next move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7W3Tosc

War in Ukraine: Anti-war opinions can cost Russians their jobs

The BBC hears from three people whose opposition to the war cost them their employment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MmgS1fE

Breakdancing changed my life

A dancer from Vietnam says breaking kept him away from drugs and helped him deal with family problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/06vdDYz

Ukraine war: Jewish children airlifted to Israel

In Israel, some 90 Ukrainian children have been dressing up for the joyful Jewish holiday of Purim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2bVmUTu

Putin's Moscow rally and terror in Mariupol: Ukraine war daily round-up

Russia's president stokes patriotic fervour as rescuers seek survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QYuvSy7

Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war

Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rwsit4y

War in Ukraine: Talking to a Ukrainian mother and her child who fled to Poland

Krystyna Tynkalyuk is trying to explain to her three-year-old why they can't go back home to see her father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nFw0YRt

Ukraine war: Drone footage shows level of devastation in Mariupol

Video shows destroyed blocks of flats and a shopping mall in the besieged Ukrainian port city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EjOxA02

Abramovich's jet among 100 planes grounded by US

The US government has grounded 100 Russia-affiliated aircraft believed to have violated US export controls from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BJlQrnh

Ukraine conflict round-up: Putin's peace demands and a new 'Russian wall'

Rescue workers search for survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing as Russia's advance grinds on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nQZG8Tv

Ukraine: Elegant Odesa is transformed by efforts to deter Russians

As Russian warships circle off the coast, Odesans face the difficult decision about whether or not to leave the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dPcYCs6

Covid-19: Is the world ready for a great re-opening?

We asked our journalists around the world to give us a snapshot of life two years into the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XGH4r2D

Child, 13, driving pickup in deadly Texas crash that killed nine

A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lmSFNIw

Shells rain down on Kharkiv as Ukraine's army stands firm

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville and Darren Conway are in Kharkiv, where Ukraine's army has repelled Russia for three weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4hjbcu8

Ukraine conflict: Putin lays out his demands in Turkish phone call

Russia's president revealed his peace conditions in a phone call - the BBC spoke to someone who listened in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KSTUwfH

Ukraine: The troops holding the front line as Russia pounds Kharkiv

BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from alongside the troops defending Ukraine's second city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d8XU0nJ

In pictures: 2022 Sony World Photography Awards

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/apK5Nn3

Ukraine war: Russians grieve for fallen soldiers

Two weeks since the last official death toll, funerals of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/S2ZJb7v

Hijab verdict: What it means for religious freedom in India

A court has ruled the hijab is not "essential" to Islam, but who should make such a decision? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9rMxWl6

Ukraine war: Russia attacks theatre sheltering civilians, Mariupol says

The building in the besieged city of Mariupol was sheltering up to 1,200 people, the deputy mayor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wvlb45h

Ukraine conflict: Biden brands Putin a 'war criminal'

The off-the-cuff remark prompts Russia to call the comment "unforgiveable rhetoric". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lFOAzP3

War in Ukraine: Fourth Russian general killed - Zelensky

The news raises questions on why senior Russian officers are getting so close to the fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zrBNFU2

War in Ukraine: What happened on day 20 of Russia's invasion

Three PMs visit Kyiv, while staff at a hospital in Mariupol say they are being held like hostages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SWlgY9C

Russia sanctions Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others

The measures block their entry into Russia but will not impede necessary high-level contacts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R9fI6N3

Ukraine war: Hostages as Russian forces occupy hospital, official says

Doctors and patients are prevented from leaving Mariupol's main hospital, the deputy mayor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ho06UDE

Marina Ovsyannikova: TV protest 'was my own decision'

The Russian state TV employee who staged an anti-war protest during a live bulletin speaks to reporters outside court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G9RdOwB

Ukraine war: Pub dedicated to Hemingway destroyed in Kharkiv

The Old Hem pub in Kharkiv was a well-known hangout for young poets and musicians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AE7zjbs

Ukraine war: Demonstrator disrupts Russia's flagship evening news broadcast

The placard she held read: “Stop the war, don’t believe propaganda, they’re lying to you”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IVWHLr5

Ukraine war: Protester interrupts Russian TV news show

A woman with a placard reading 'no war' appeared behind a newsreader on Russian state-controlled TV. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sxf6yR0

Pensioner arrested after dismembered body found in New York

Surveillance footage showed a woman riding an electric wheelchair while sitting on a human leg. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cd4OMRY

Putin changes law on leased jets to keep them flying

The Russian president signs new law allowing foreign-leased jets to keep flying in Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FTQIxAJ

Ukraine war: Missile explodes in front of civilian walking in Kyiv

Footage shows the moment a missile explodes in the street, in front of a person walking through a park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dXhxi3s

Poland feels the strain of Ukraine's refugees

March 13, 2022

The eastern town of Zamosc has welcomed thousands of refugees but locals wonder how long they can cope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FCkTqt9

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

March 13, 2022

Maya last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Yth1af

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Q0KHcxG

Russia sanctions: How the measures have changed daily life

Prices are rising in Russia and some goods are harder to buy. Here are ways sanctions are affecting daily life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ns6B7Ug

Isak Munda: The Orissa labourer who became a YouTube star

Isak Munda says the platform has changed his life since he started posting videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kgc4dio

Your pictures on the theme of 'urban landscape'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JKDLTpv

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vT9eAOw

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

The first sex worker strike: 'We are just women and mothers'

When 200 French sex workers took refuge in a church, it started a movement from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TaoIFJi

War in Ukraine: How Russia is recruiting mercenaries

Social media channels and private messaging groups are being used to recruit, the BBC has learned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y95fMck

Week in pictures: 5-11 March 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jq9GW6u

Ukraine: How China is censoring online discussion of the war

The authorities are struggling to keep a lid on pro- and anti-Russian views being discussed online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7A93Vsb

Ranveer Brar: The chef who wants coriander as India's national herb

Chef Ranveer Brar's petition to recognise "the superstar of our kitchen" has been signed by thousands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xgEkIDT

Australia floods: 'I'm angry it's happening again'

Australians are reeling from one of their worst natural disasters, but many despair at a sense of déjà vu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bT6WIMs

Disney apologises for 'silence' on 'Don't Say Gay' bill

It comes after the BBC is shown a letter which also claims "gay affection" is cut from Pixar content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RzgMmG9

Battle for Mykolaiv: 'We are winning this fight, but not this war'

In the southern city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian forces are battling to stop the Russian advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LA14rHd

Man returns to totally destroyed neighbourhood

In Kharkiv, a former resident takes a look around and sees the damage from Russia's assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0n7TUfZ

Russia-Ukraine war: Foreign fighters go to join defence

Nearly 20,000 international volunteers have signed up to fight alongside Ukrainian forces, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vLXGgKT

Ukraine war: 'I have 20 children here, please send help'

Tens of thousands of children in Ukrainian state care are in desperate need to get out of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DkT05as

Watch: Our correspondent on the front line, with Ukraine’s troops

The BBC spent a week with Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they fight to stop a further Russian advance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HgkxMcA

Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack

Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rTpN4e8

Ukraine: Preparing to defend Odesa

The Ukrainians who have exchanged practising law for making Molotov cocktails. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VjoS61n

Police bodycam shows Black Panther director Ryan Coogler's arrest

Coogler was mistaken for a bank robber when he gave a written note to a teller - and was detained from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ij7QBJZ

IS confirms leader Qurayshi's death and names successor

The US says Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up during a raid in Syria last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QTHCtya

Israel's Bennett plays peacemaker in Ukraine-Russia war

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is an unlikely mediator between Kyiv and Moscow, Tom Bateman says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FKQTEim

US Border Patrol finds dozens of snakes and reptiles in man's outfit

The snakes and horned lizards were "concealed in the man's jacket, pants pockets and groin area". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MnXmrs4

Ukraine war: Children of the Soviet era running from Russia

A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eKw8SCf

Ros Atkins on... food price rises and the Ukraine war

Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0cslLv7

South Korea: Opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president

Yoon Suk-yeol (R) beat the ruling party's Lee Jae-myung (L) following a close-run race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QcObW13

West fears Russia could use non-conventional weapons

Officials are "very concerned" about the risk of war between Russia and Ukraine escalating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vwoYxyX

Kamala Harris heads to Poland amid Nato fighter jet rift

The US rejected an offer by Poland to transfer jets to the US as a step to sending them to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XPsixQj

Ros Atkins on… The UK’s refugee response

Ros Atkins looks at the UK's response to refugees fleeing Ukraine, and its family visa scheme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yu54QN9

Zelensky's moments: From TV star to wartime leader

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian who had no experience of politics when elected, has emerged as a convincing war leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ECPfGnj

Ukraine war: Civilians leave Irpin after days of fighting

The town of Irpin has been devastated after days of heavy fighting and bombardment from Russian forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZmAoiRj

In full: Ukrainian President Zelensky's message to UK

President Zelensky makes an historic address in the House of Commons about the invasion by Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yD9Co7J

Ukraine: Documenting the war on TikTok

March 07, 2022

Valerisssh has posted videos online of her standing outside shelled buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7zunK48

Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?

March 07, 2022

Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SzXa2Aq

Family separated by war in Ukraine finally reunited

March 07, 2022

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g1V5Ouy

Ukraine war: The TikToker spreading viral videos

A Ukrainian 20-year-old has had tens of millions of views on videos she's shared of fighting there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hdorbTs

Ashneer Grover: Bitter BharatPe feud worries India's booming start-ups

Many entrepreneurs whose start-ups were big successes are battling with their boards for supremacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z928W1h

Ukraine invasion: The children with cancer fleeing war at home

The NGO Herosi are trying to find places for the patients in medical care across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FJPHDc4

Ukraine invasion: Volunteers 'working on autopilot'

Within hours of Russia’s invasion, all over Ukraine, volunteers offered their services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JacmPSq

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7tPrC3p

Ukraine invasion: Military couple marry on the frontline

Lesya and Valeri, both civil defence volunteers, tied the knot at a checkpoint near Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9IChuje

The young Ukrainians battling pro-Russian trolls

Conspiracy theories and trolls are adding to the chaos of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UjLNdoc

Why Indian fathers are embracing paternity leave

The pandemic and changing family structures have highlighted how young parents are struggling with childcare. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OQGgPn

Ukraine invasion: Residents under siege in Mariupol clear out shopping mall

Local officials say residents are in dire need of food, water and medicine due to Russia's blockade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xjswJ0r

Concern for basketball star detained in Russia

WNBA side Phoenix Mercury are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health" after she was detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CyW0Edu

From Grozny to Aleppo to Ukraine, Russia meets resistance with more firepower

Russia answers resistance with big guns and sieges. Ukrainians pray that will not happen to them, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GzngWRN

Why doesn't Ukraine attack the Russian convoy? And other questions

Correspondents and experts answer questions from readers on the BBC News website from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVZx7OQ

European peace seems as fragile as ever

The shifting of European history's tectonic plates is not really that unexpected, explains Kevin Connolly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IMg839v

Russia oligarchs: The mega-rich men facing global sanctions

President Putin has for years warned Russia's richest to protect themselves against sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t7B0idG

War in Ukraine: UK woman on husband barred from leaving Ukraine

Nicola's husband home was barred from returning home to London from Ukraine due to martial law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YIfmE2q

Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms

The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KDitEqV

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day nine

Europe’s largest nuclear plant seized. Here's what you need to know after day nine of the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jurxbej

Adulation and scandal... but arguably cricket's best ever bowler

Why Shane Warne was one of cricket's greatest ever players, and also one of its most colourful characters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TfmEL30

War in Ukraine: Russians on boycotts, sanctions and cancellations

Russia is being hit by a global backlash after it invaded Ukraine. How does it feel to be shunned? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/saTViof

War in Ukraine: Ukrainians living in Poland return home to aid war effort

The BBC's Mark Lowen is at the Polish border with Ukrainians hoping to aid Ukraine's war effort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7vnc9KU

Ukraine: On board a Nato spy plane monitoring Russian activity

The BBC has been given rare access to a surveillance flight on the Polish border with Ukraine and Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KHkiv0n

Ros Atkins on...Russian gas and oil

Ros Atkins looks at how Russian gas and oil connects to war in Ukraine, and EU efforts to cut ties with Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DtOsxv

Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer Brett Hankinson found not guilty in deadly raid

Brett Hankinson, who fired 10 shots during the incident, has been cleared of endangerment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wWl4Vry

Ukraine conflict: Before and after images reveal Russian destruction

These images show the aftermath of devastating Russian missile attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/71zg0XN

Ukraine conflict: Telling my children why dad joined the war - Kyiv mother

Olena Gnes says it is important for her children to know their father joined Ukraine's defence unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sE34jPI

Crab.e.cam: The underwater crab videos captivating Australia

When an Australian fisherman tied a GoPro to his crab net, he never expected the footage to go viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yL1VKEj

H&M temporarily suspends all sales in Russia

One of the world's biggest fashion retailers said it was deeply concerned about conflict in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oMS3x50

Ericsson breached US deal over Iraq corruption probe

The firm's disclosure about possible payments to IS is branded "insufficient" by US authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PGRk3Xi

Kim Kardashian declared legally single in divorce with Ye

The famous couple were married nearly eight years ago and share four children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ODaImfl

Ukraine crisis: Crypto exchange boss rejects Russian user ban

The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PyguIz7

Ukraine conflict: ‘I’m water fasting with my wife so that my child can eat’