The deadly battles that tipped Myanmar into civil war

An upsurge in fighting between the military and armed civilians point to a change from an uprising to civil war.

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Austria's Covid vaccine law comes into force amid resistance

The country is the first in Europe to make vaccination against Covid-19 mandatory for over-18s.

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Why my mother won’t leave Ukraine to join me in US

Some want to flee. For others, there's a feeling it's nothing new - and there's the cat to deal with.

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South Africa's railways: How thieves have destroyed the network

During lockdown, criminals stripped parts of the network leaving tracks and stations in ruins.

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Budget 2022: Can India's budget address its uneven recovery?

The budget arrives as India's economy battles low demand, rising unemployment and inflation.

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Wordle: New York Times buys popular word game

The New York Times says it bought the game from its creator for a price “in the low seven figures".

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Ahmaud Arbery: Hate crime plea deal rejected by US judge in murder case

The deal would have allowed two of Ahmaud Arbery's killers to serve in "preferred" federal prisons

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Lunar New Year 2022: Millions start celebrating

This year marks the change from the year of the Ox to the year of the Tiger.

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Winter Olympics: How will the Covid bubbles work?

To combat the risk of Covid, a huge army of volunteers and security staff will help implement enormous, strict separation bubbles.

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The Belgians getting the right to disconnect from work

From next month, Belgium's civil servants may not be contacted outside working hours.

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True story? Lie detection systems go high-tech

A number of teams are working on advanced ways to tell more accurately if someone is lying.

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How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor

Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021.

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Shankar the elephant: Plea to send lonely African animal home from India

A teenager has petitioned a court to release an African elephant living in isolation at an Indian zoo.

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Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?

There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia.

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Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform.

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Joe Jenkins: YouTube star on piano-playing popularity

A 20-year-old piano player has an online following of nearly four million enjoying his musical stunts.

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Beijing Olympics: Five things to know

Covid bubbles, artificial snow and human rights are making 2022's Winter Olympics hit the headlines.

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Using food waste to make clean drinking water

How old bones and vegetable peelings are being recycled to make a water filter

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Jamie Oliver: I'm not a fan of cookery competition shows

The TV chef says he had to be persuaded to launch his new cookery talent contest series on Channel 4.

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Myanmar: Why once peaceful protesters are now choosing violence

One year on, resistance to military rule is unrecognisable from its boisterous, colourful start.

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Liberia prisons: Where inmates are short of food, space and uniforms

Liberia's main jail stopped taking new inmates recently because it couldn't give them anything to eat.

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The US shrine that claims to hold Gandhi's ashes

Keeping the ashes without dispersing them goes against Gandhi's own wishes, his family says.

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Allison Fluke-Ekren: US woman held for leading female IS group

Allison Fluke-Ekren is suspected of training women and children to use AK-47s and suicide vests.

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Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?

More than a billion people across the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 on 1 February.

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The Critics Company: Nigerian teenagers who became sci-fi sensations

The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and made tripods out of wood.

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Uganda's huge rolex sets Guinness world record

Guinness World Records has officially recognised the world's biggest rolex - but it's not a watch.

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Peter Tatchell on his life-long fight for gay rights

Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers.

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Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht

The singer is being sued for $20m over the alleged assault in Miami in 2020.

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Mike Lynch: Priti Patel approves extradition of Autonomy founder

Dr Mike Lynch lost a multibillion-dollar fraud action on Friday over the sale of Autonomy in 2011.

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Tennessee school board defends ban of Holocaust novel Maus

The Tennessee board objected to profanity, nudity and depictions of suicide in the graphic novel Maus.

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North Korea missile tests: What does Kim Jong-un want?

Pyongyang has conducted six missile tests so far this year - but why now, and what do they want?

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Ukraine: How big is Russia's military build-up?

About 100,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.

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Portugal focuses on post-pandemic politics ahead of poll

A snap election has been called on Sunday after the national assembly rejected the government's 2022 draft budget.

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Novak Djokovic: Doubts over timing of Covid test

Mystery of why tennis star’s positive test was out of sequence with other test codes from Serbia.

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Australia scientists find 'spooky' spinning object in Milky Way

Australian scientists say the spinning object is unlike anything astronomers have seen before.

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Lithuania-China row: EU escalates trade dispute with Beijing

Brussels says China is acting illegally in a dispute with Lithuania, one of the EU's smallest states.

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Biden expected to nominate first black woman to Supreme Court

The announcement comes amid news that Justice Stephen Breyer is expected to retire in June.

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Catalonia pardons women executed for witchcraft

The regional parliament pardons hundreds of women executed during the 15th to 18th centuries.

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What is the quantum apocalypse and should we be scared?

Security experts say a quantum computing leap could crack open all our secrets - so should we worry?

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Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa

Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched.

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Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan

With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule.

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Disney responds to Peter Dinklage's criticism of Snow White remake

Actor Peter Dinklage called a live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs "backwards".

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'As an adult I discovered I have siblings, but I grew up in care, alone'

Ashley John-Baptiste grew up in care, unaware he had siblings. His new documentary is called Split Up in Care: Life Without Siblings.

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Winter Olympics: Will the Beijing Games be 'green and clean'?

China is promising a greener Winter Olympics, although critics are not sure if it can deliver.

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The rejected Dragons' Den contestant now making millions

From being rejected on Dragons' Den to making millions, Alex Savelli shares his secrets to success.

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Republic Day: What the grand parade means to India

Every year, India celebrates 26 January with a huge show of its military might and diversity.

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Africa Cup of Nations: A football celebration overshadowed by tragedy

Monday's deadly stampede exposed the troubling side of the Africa Cup of Nations, writes Maher Mezahi.

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Aboriginal Tent Embassy: A powerful beacon of protest for 50 years

A protest that began 50 years ago with a beach umbrella remains a potent symbol of Aboriginal activism.

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New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach

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Aboriginal flag: Australian government secures copyright after row

Aboriginal Australians say the symbol of identity was previously "held hostage" by lease agreements.

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Taylor Swift calls out Damon Albarn over songwriting comments

The lead singer of Blur and Gorillaz made the false claim that Swift does not write her own songs.

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US black man mistaken for older white suspect - lawsuit

Shane Lee Brown was freed from jail after a judge compared photos of the two men, legal action says.

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Beijing takes to the ice as Winter Olympics approach

The BBC's Stephen McDonell spends a day on the ice with some local enthusiasts in Beijing.

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How Covid disinformation has fuelled attacks on Czech doctors

Knowing how to deal with aggressive patients has become even more important during the pandemic.

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Uttar Pradesh: Why deadly cow attacks are an issue in Indian state election

Uttar Pradesh banned cow slaughter. Now, stray cattle are destroying crops and attacking people.

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Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions

As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border.

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Srikanth Bolla: The blind CEO’s £48m company which nearly didn’t happen

As a teenager, blind businessman Srikanth Bolla sued an Indian state to study maths and science.

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Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated'

Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom.

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The people deciding to ditch their smartphones

The smartphone users who are ditching their handsets to take back more control of their lives.

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German Covid protests turn nasty in row over rules and vaccinations

Tens of thousands of Germans take to the streets every week and politicians are being targeted.

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Beijing 2022 vs 2018: Two Olympics and two very different Chinas

In 2022, the mood, the host government's attitude, and global expectations are all very different to 2008.

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Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film

The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to make a documentary.

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Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK.

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Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Sudan protesters: Ready to die for freedom

Those opposed to the coup say they will stay on the streets until the generals leave power.

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Inflation: Seven reasons the cost of living is going up around the world

Global inflation - the rate at which prices rise - is at its highest since 2008. Here are seven reasons why.

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The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights

Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights.

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Finding love as a trans woman

Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing.

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Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him.

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German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense.

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Yemen rebel attack on UAE throws challenge to the region

A fatal drone and missile strike raises questions about the war and security across the Middle East.

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Beijing Winter Olympics: Why are they controversial?

Winter Olympics host China is being criticised over its human rights record.

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Udupi hijab issue: The Indian girls fighting to wear hijab in college

Six Muslim students say they are not being allowed to attend classes because they wear headscarves.

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UN condemns Saudi-led airstrike on Yemen prison

The airstrike by a Saudi-led coalition on a detention centre on Friday has killed more than 70 people.

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Three Canadians shot and one killed at upscale Mexican resort

The incident began as an argument among guests, one of whom was the gunman, at the hotel near Cancún.

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Week in pictures: 15 - 21 January 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma

Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus.

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Franco Mulakkal: Hundreds write to Kerala nun who lost rape case against bishop

Feminists and activists have denounced the court order clearing Bishop Franco Mulakkal.

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Tonga: Zero-Covid island nation fears aid could bring in virus

Efforts are being made to deliver humanitarian supplies with minimum risk of infection.

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The radio station bringing worried Tongans together

A community broadcaster in Brisbane, Australia, is bringing information and support following the tsunami.

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Kazakhstan unrest: How peaceful protests turned violent

Watch three eyewitnesses describe how the clashes unfolded over three days earlier this month.

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Ukraine is just trying to survive, says US

Blinken says no-one should be surprised if Russia contrives an incident as a pretext for invasion.

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The woman dressing as a household item every day in January

Taryn de Vere has gained global attention for outfits including pot noodle and curry powder.

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Tonga volcano: Biblical disaster shakes most Mormon nation in the world

Tonga is the world's most Mormon nation and the Church is playing a key role after the volcanic eruption.

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Omicron: Is racism why South African evidence of milder infection was ignored?

South African scientists tell the BBC their research should have been taken more seriously.

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Covid: Did Pfizer's boss cast doubt on his own vaccine?

Misleading posts about the Pfizer vaccine's protection against Omicron took the drug company's boss out of context.

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Apple AirTags - "A perfect tool for stalking"

Apple’s AirTags are great for finding lost items. But they have a darker side.

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The battle for Steaua Bucharest - an Eastern European giant at war with itself

European Cup winners in 1986, Steaua Bucharest's story of decline is unlike any other. A bitter dispute has split the club in two.

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Haridwar hate speech: Who is the arrested Hindu priest Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati?

Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati is a polarising figure who has often made headlines for anti-Muslim rhetoric.

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Essex lorry deaths: Trafficking gang ringleader jailed in Belgium

Vo Van Hong is given 15 years in prison for running a gang that trafficked some of the victims.

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Winter Olympics 2022: China sells Xinjiang as a winter sports hub

Many foreign firms hoping to ride the Olympics boom are investing heavily in the troubled region.

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Somali survivor: The resilience of living through serial suicide attacks

Former BBC reporter Mohamed Moalimu is recovering after being targeted on Sunday in Somalia.

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5G phones: How serious is the threat to US flights?

Ten leading US airlines are warning that the imminent rollout of 5G services could be disastrous.

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Should bad science be taken off social media?

A Royal Society report recommends against censoring scientific misinformation online.

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The women put on sale on Clubhouse for their views

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government.

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Winter Olympics: Snowboard company Burton defends working in Xinjiang

Watch as Burton China's chief executive is quizzed on operating in the troubled region.

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Afghanistan twin quakes kill at least 22 in poorest areas

Officials say the death toll could rise from two earthquakes which hit the north-west of the nation.

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Dean Verberckmoes: Police find body of Belgian four-year old

Dean Verberckmoes disappeared last week, sparking a major search in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Plastic crisis needs binding treaty, report says

Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report.

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Anti-vax protests: ‘Sovereign citizens’ fight UK Covid vaccine rollout

Activists with anti-vax beliefs are taking "direct action" against hospitals and schools.

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Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress

Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous.

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How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media.

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Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story

North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion.

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Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves.

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Virat Kohli: India's aggressive and spirited captain transformed cricket

Sports writer Suresh Menon reflects on the career of Indian Test cricket's most successful captain.

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Credit Suisse chairman resigns after company probe

Antonio Horta-Osorio was reportedly found to have broken the UK's Covid-19 quarantine rules.

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How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine.

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Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?

China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit?

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Nigeria's economy: Why people are buying sanitary pads in packs of two

A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes everyday items too expensive for many.

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What next for Djokovic after deportation?

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccine exemption. What happens next for the Serb?

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Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed.

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Moment Djokovic learns his Australian Open fate

Tennis star Novak Djokovic loses his legal challenge and will be deported from Australia.

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Novak Djokovic: Tennis star to be deported after losing Australia visa appeal

Judges reject the tennis star's last-ditch bid to stay and defend his Australian Open title.

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Tsunami threat over after huge Pacific volcano eruption - monitor

While further tsunamis may be unlikely, there are mounting fears over how badly Tonga has been hit.

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How an ancient sea dragon was dug up

The inside story on how the UK's largest, most complete ichthyosaur fossil was saved for the nation.

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Kenyan vigilantes taking on avocado gangs

Cartels have begun to target the lucrative crop and farmers are arming themselves.

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Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years.

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The inventor inspired by a near-death experience

He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them.

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How a colossal block of ice became an obsession

Artist Kevin Eason won't ever see his favourite iceberg up close, but he's come to know it so well.

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MH17: Families' quest for hope years after Ukraine air disaster

Since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, victims' families have been on a difficult journey.

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Letter from Africa: Desmond Tutu's funeral re-imagined Ghana-style

Ghanaians were shocked by the archbishop's modest funeral and speedy burial, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

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Remi Wolf is casually rewriting the rules of pop music

The former downhill skier and American Idol contestant is making some of pop's most exuberant songs.

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Novak Djokovic: Tennis star detained ahead of deportation appeal

The tennis star will hear on Sunday whether he can stay in the country and compete unvaccinated.

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Who sparked deadly violence in Kazakhstan?

Authorities are blaming "armed extremists" for the clashes, in which dozens are thought to have been killed.

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The woman who rowed solo across the Atlantic

Tori Murden McClure almost died when she tried to row the Atlantic solo, but she went back to sea.

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A glimpse of Jewish life before World War Two

A huge trove of artefacts that was saved from the Nazis offers a fascinating glimpse of a lost era.

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Novak Djokovic: Australians react to tennis star's second visa cancellation

People in Melbourne react as Australia revokes tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time.

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China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert

China says it has no need to "buy influence" after MI5 said an agent of the country infiltrated Parliament.

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Prayagraj Magh mela: Thousands head for Hindu festival amid Covid surge

Experts fear that the festival in Prayagraj could turn into an infection hotspot in the coming days.

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Ukraine crisis: Risks remain as Russia and West talk

After a week of talks, there is no sign of Russia pulling back its forces from areas near Ukraine.

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'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'

Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers.

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Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims

Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the 2019 Easter bombings.

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Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires coach amid slavery row

Critics say the carriage depicts an image that celebrates the Netherlands' slave-owning past.

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Kenya Power in the spotlight after nationwide blackout

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

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Novak Djokovic and the unanswered questions

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

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The puzzle of America's record Covid hospital rate

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

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Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers

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

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El Salvador journalists and activists hacked with spyware, report says

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

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Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby singer of The Ronettes dies at 78

The rock and roll super star was the lead singer of the 1960 pioneering all-girl group the Ronettes.

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

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

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Novak Djokovic: Newsreaders caught in expletive-laden rant

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

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Love theory in Italian man's Ivory Coast kidnap

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

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Baby found by teenagers in -20C in Siberia doing well

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

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Aras Amiri: British Council says jailed employee freed by Iran

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

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Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks.

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Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet.

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A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?

The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back?

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Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption.

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How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka.

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The 52-year-search for a missing girl

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia.

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North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un

Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, state media reports.

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Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws

The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists.

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Fighting the darknet drug dealers who keep coming back

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

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Second child dies after Spanish bouncy castle accident

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

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Antarctica: Invasive species 'hitchhiking' on ships

Ships travelling to Antarctica could bring invasive species to the ocean’s last pristine ecosystem.

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Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory

The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported.

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Novak Djokovic family end press conference after Covid event question

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

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Djokovic's brother: We fight for truth and justice

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

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Novak Djokovic's mother: We're here to celebrate our son's victory

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

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Swedish PM under fire for illegal immigrant cleaner

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

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New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

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

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Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals

Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year.

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

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

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Novak Djokovic: Australia says tennis star given no visa assurances

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

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Covid pandemic: Chinese city tests 14m people after cluster

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

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

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

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At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country.

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Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

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

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Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan

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

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Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief arrested for treason

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

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Turkmenistan plans to close its 'Gateway to Hell'

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

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

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

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How KFC in Kenya got fried over its chip shortage

Kenyans called for a KFC boycott after it was discovered that its fries were imported from Egypt.

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Week in pictures: 1 - 7 January 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Ros Atkins on... the US Capitol riot anniversary

Simmering tensions remain one year on from unprecedented scenes in Washington DC.

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Canada party plane influencer 'idiots' fly home to face music

The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas from Moscow to Cairo.

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Gunfire heard as BBC visits scene of Kazakh clashes

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

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Nelson Mandela's Robben Island cell key returning to South Africa - minister

The key, kept by a former guard, was going to be auctioned in the US until South Africa objected.

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Two arrested after 10 bodies found in car in Mexico

The discovery was made outside a governor's office in the central state of Zacatecas.

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Djokovic stay highlights refugee concerns at Melbourne detention hotel

People held at the detention hotel - some for years - complain of mouldy food and poor conditions.

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Lithuania wobbles after daring to defy China

It stood up to China over Taiwan, but this week Lithuania's president said it made a mistake.

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Munich: Edge of War gives Neville Chamberlain a makeover

The Jeremy Irons and George MacKay film re-examines the events leading up to World War Two.

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How the US Capitol marked anniversary of riot

American lawmakers gathered at the Capitol one year after a mob stormed the building.

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Kashmir's pashminas: bringing women back to lead a beautiful craft

The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kashmiri women out of the industry.

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Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa.

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

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

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Kew scientists name new tree after Leonardo DiCaprio

The tree grows only in an African rainforest the actor and conservationist helped save from logging.

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

Dates, favourites and everything else you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on Sunday.

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Covid-19: India records first death linked to Omicron variant

The 74-year-old man had diabetes and other comorbidities but, reports say, he was fully vaccinated.

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Taiwan setting up $200m Lithuania fund amid China row

China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there.

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Xi'an: The messy cost of China's Covid lockdown playbook

With stories of starvation and deaths, has anything been learnt from two years of strict measures?

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Ros Atkins On... Novak Djokovic and Australia

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

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

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

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Australia could refuse Novak Djokovic entry over vaccine row - PM

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

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Taiwan buys 20,000 bottles of Lithuania rum destined for China

Taiwan later urged locals to buy rum, posting recipes for rum-infused cocktails.

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Dakar Rally: France opens terrorism probe into Saudi Arabia blast

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

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Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining after blackouts

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

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Gal Gadot says Imagine video was in poor taste

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

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US actress Joan Copeland dies aged 99

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

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

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

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Novak Djokovic: Australian Open vaccine exemption ignites backlash

It is "appalling" that Novak Djokovic can enter the country for the Australian Open, locals say.

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US science teacher arrested for vaccinating 17-year-old student

Police say the teacher is not trained to give vaccines and gave the jab to the boy at her home.

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France's Bogdanoff TV twins die of Covid six days apart

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

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Silicon Valley's trial of the century

A look at the Theranos trial and the evidence that led to Elizabeth Holmes being found guilty of fraud.

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Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed

Spencer Elden, who was pictured as a baby on the album cover, had alleged child pornography.

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Donald Trump's children refuse to testify in fraud inquiry

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

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Djokovic gets Covid jab waiver for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic says he will defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccination.

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Bulli Bai: Indian man arrested for fake auction of Muslim women

The Indian app shared photos of several prominent Muslim women in a fake auction, sparking outrage.

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South Africa parliament fire flares up again

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

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Richard Leakey - fossil expert, conservationist and politician

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

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Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

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

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Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

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

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Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

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

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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew accuser's deal with Jeffrey Epstein to be released

The Duke of York's lawyers believe it could free him from liability in a civil case against him.

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Green Connect: The farm helping refugees build a life in Australia

It has employed 5,000 people in the past decade and "dramatically" changed fortunes, refugees say.

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Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists

Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in the face of right-wring ire.

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Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record

Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz.

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In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march

When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps.

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

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

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Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year.

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2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

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‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?

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Light pollution: Parkour group saving energy by turning off city lights

A group of young men are using their gymnastic abilities to reduce the impact of light pollution in their hometown.

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ICYMI: Tiny tigers and trees as tasty treats

A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak

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

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French car-burning returns for New Years' Eve

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

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Emma Raducanu withdraws Melbourne Summer Set after Covid-19 isolation

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

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

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

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Quiz: How well do you remember football in 2021?

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

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

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

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