Phones Laptops Village Association Of Kaduna State: February 2022

Monday, February 28, 2022

Australia floods: Residents and horses trapped on bridge overnight

Record-breaking fatal floods declared disaster zone as rescue operation continues.

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Toyota to close Japanese factories after suspected cyber-attack

A suspected attack on a supplier means 14 plants in Japan will close on Tuesday.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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Ros Atkins on... Russia’s nuclear threat

Ros Atkins looks at the history of nuclear tensions and deals between the US and Russia.

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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.

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Sunday, February 27, 2022

Ukraine: The people fleeing a war, but having to leave loved ones behind

The BBC met three mothers in the Polish border town Przemyśl, who all have loved ones left in Ukraine.

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The chefs using TikTok to reinvent their careers

Highly skilled chefs are quitting the restaurant sector and using social media to go solo.

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UP elections: Dalit icon Mayawati fighting for her legacy

Mayawati, one of India's prominent politicians, has been in the political wilderness for a decade.

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Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation

The creator of Civilization speaks to the BBC on the 30th anniversary of its release.

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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.

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Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

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Russia central bank urges calm amid cash run fears

The Bank of Russia says it has enough liquidity to 'function smoothly' despite new sanctions.

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How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'.

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Should the West arm a Ukrainian resistance?

Western nations are debating how far they should support a possible Ukrainian insurgency.

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Saturday, February 26, 2022

Ukraine: Explosions rock Kyiv and Ukraine second city Kharkiv

Reports say missiles hit a gas pipeline and a nine-storey building in Kharkiv, south of the capital.

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Ukraine conflict: Terrified but coping, residents of Dnipro jolt into action

In Dnipro, teachers prepare Molotov cocktails while volunteers coordinate a huge aid stockpile.

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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.

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Ukraine invasion: Russia restricts access to Facebook

The platform was limited after it refused to stop fact-checking content from some Russian media outlets.

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Ukraine invasion: Watch key moments from day two

Watch how Friday unfolded, from early morning explosions to a defiant message from Ukraine's president.

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Ukraine: Where does it go from here?

The gloves are off - so what might happen next? What can the West do to deter Vladimir Putin?

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The Assam woman who fought to win back her Indian citizenship

Sefali Rani Das, from India's Assam state, says the years-long struggle has left her traumatised.

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 February 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the last seven days.

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Pakistan: Hundreds defy banned Basant kite flying festival

Despite a police crackdown, hundreds continue to fly kites to celebrate the festival of Basant.

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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.

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

Russia invasion: Frontline Ukraine city holds breath amid attack

People in Kostyantynivka are no strangers to war, but Russia's attack has left them fearing for the future.

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Noor Muqaddam: The high society beheading that stunned a nation

The murder of Noor Muqaddam by the son of one of Pakistan's richest families stunned the country.

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George Floyd’s death: What did other three officers do?

These ex-officers are charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. What did they do that day?

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

Russian police make hundreds of arrests after crowds demonstrate in support of Ukraine.

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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.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Nkosana Makate: The South African taking on Vodacom

South African Nkosana Makate is in line for a huge pay out after a 14-year court battle with Vodacom.

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Australia floods: Surfers save elderly man from raging current

Drone footage shows the elderly man being dragged towards the sea, after a lagoon burst its banks.

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Ukraine conflict: Russia announces special military operation in Donbas

Vladimir Putin threatened any nations that "interfere" would draw "consequences they have never seen".

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Why China matters in the Ukraine conflict

Beijing does billions of dollars of trade and business with both Kyiv and Moscow.

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Ukrainians put on united front as Russia crisis mounts

As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Ukrainians put on a united front.

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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.

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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.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

USA women's soccer team strike equal pay deal

United States forward Alex Morgan says an agreement with governing body US Soccer over equal pay is a "monumental step forward".

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Why Kenyan music is drowned out by Nigerian sounds

A Kenyan proposal hopes to cut the airplay time for foreign music to allow local artists to thrive.

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New York crime: Will more police flatten a wave of gun violence?

Gun crime in New York City is up by a third compared to last year amid calls to defund police.

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Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin address fact-checked

BBC News looks into several claims the Russian president made about Ukraine.

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Karnataka: 'You take away my hijab - what's next?'

Indian Muslim women are angry and humiliated that an intensely personal choice has become so politicised.

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Ukraine crisis: Is Russia staging "false flag" incidents?

US officials have warned of "false flag" incidents - what's the evidence?

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Massive bear named 'Hank the Tank' on the run from California police

The black bear has broken into dozens of California homes due to his raging appetite for human food.

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

Ros Atkins looks at the key moments of Russia's military build-up in the Ukraine crisis so far.

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US announces full-blocking sanctions on Russia

Biden announced sanctions on Russia after Moscow's order to deploy troops to eastern Ukraine.

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Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption

The Pacific island nation was cut off from the world for weeks after an undersea volcano erupted.

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Asia stocks fall as Ukraine-Russia tensions climb

Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell almost 2%, while the Kospi in South Korea lost 1.4% in early trading.

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Petrópolis: A perfect storm of weather extremes and deep inequality

Floods in Petrópolis have exposed the dangerous conditions that residents live with everyday.

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Canada parliament backs Trudeau on emergency powers

PM Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act last week over protests against Covid restrictions.

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IPCC: Climate change report to sound warning on impacts

The study will focus heavily on how warming hurts regions as well as cities and coastal communities.

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Ayodhya: The neglected shrines of India's grand temple town

The holy city of Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand new temple, but many smaller shrines lie neglected.

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US reveals claims of Russian 'kill list' if Moscow occupies Ukraine

The US says it has "credible information" that Russia is creating lists of Ukrainians to be killed.

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Graham Potter: One of Australia's most wanted men nabbed after 12-year hunt

Convicted killer Graham Potter, 64, was on the run after failing to appear for a 2010 court date.

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Sunday, February 20, 2022

Joyful reunions as Australia opens to world after two years

Family and friends reunite in airports as tourists enter the country for the first time in nearly two years.

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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.

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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.

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

Eighty years ago, the US government imprisoned about 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War Two.

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Indian Muslim victims of hate crimes live in fear

The BBC examines violent crimes against Muslims in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

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How will the Beijing Games be remembered?

Passports, pressure and pandas: A look back at two weeks of sports, drama and controversy.

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Finland beat Russia to win first ice hockey gold

Finland win their first Olympic men's ice hockey gold with victory over the Russian Olympic Committee on the final day in Beijing.

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Ukrainian officials run from apparent shelling

Watch the moment when a group including the interior minister take cover in eastern Ukraine.

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Saturday, February 19, 2022

Ferry fire: Missing Euroferry Olympia passenger found alive off Corfu

The man was spotted on the ship's stern and contacted rescuers, but 11 people remain missing.

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Ukraine crisis: Criss-crossing the country with Zelensky

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford travels with Ukraine's leader amid his efforts to prevent a Russian invasion.

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Petrópolis: Nearly 200 still missing in flood-hit Brazil city

Some 146 deaths are confirmed as bad weather hampers Petrópolis rescuers four days after huge mudslides.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Friday, February 18, 2022

The amateur historians documenting Delhi's past

Some amateur historians are documenting neglected corners of Delhi, one Instagram post at a time.

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Do crime apps and viral videos stop bystanders from helping?

Popular use of mobile phone cameras and apps fans fears of a digitally charged 'bystander effect'.

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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.

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Week in pictures: 12-18 February 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the last seven days.

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Daunte Wright death: The moment Kim Potter is sentenced for gun mix-up killing

Ex-officer Kim Potter has been sentenced to two years in prison for fatally shooting Daunte Wright.

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Ukraine: Biden says he's 'convinced' Putin has made decision to invade

The US President says he has reason to believe Russian forces will target Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

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Canada Protests: Police clear demonstrators in Canada's capital

After three weeks, police in Ottawa stepped up efforts to remove anti-vaccine mandate protesters.

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Vietnam: Viral dog owners rescue 15 puppies after Covid cull

Authorities had killed the couple's dogs last year over Covid fears, sparking a public outcry.

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The women at the forefront of Sudan’s protests

Sita el-Nufur, who was killed during anti-military demonstrations, has become an icon for protesters.

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US candidate 'traumatised' by bail for gun suspect

The suspect, who was arrested with a gun near the crime scene, was released after two days in custody.

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Beijing Olympics: What’s wrong with natural snow?

Despite heavy snowfalls in Beijing, the organisers are still generating the artificial variety.

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Why are French troops leaving Mali, and what will it mean for the region?

Will France's decision to remove 5,000 personnel weaken the fight against Islamists in Africa's Sahel?

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

A selection of the best photos from across the Africa and beyond this week.

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Indian tea start-ups search for an exotic edge

Indian tea start-ups are rediscovering indigenous ingredients for teas and infusions to stay ahead.

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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.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Swahili's bid to become a language for all of Africa

With 200 million speakers there is a renewed push to make Swahili a common language for Africa.

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Ashutosh Kaushik: Indian actor fighting for the 'right to be forgotten'

Ashutosh Kaushik says his life is still being held hostage to a youthful folly.

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Fight for payment of UK pensions lost in Yemen warzone

Yemenis who came to work in British factories in the 1950s have been without payments for years.

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Ukraine: Invasion fears are hype and hysteria - Russian diplomat

Russia's deputy ambassador to the UN says Russia will not initiate a war if it is not provoked.

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

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.

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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.

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Karnataka hijab controversy is polarising its classrooms

Young students on both sides of the hijab row say they are struggling to understand their classmates.

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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.

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US Kremlin backers seek to undermine President Biden

Americans who reject the US president's stance on Ukraine are reshaping the Republican party.

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PJ O'Rourke: US conservative satirist dies at 74

The best-selling writer and political commentator defied the leftward trend of American humour.

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Monday, February 14, 2022

Roblox: The children's game with a sex problem

A BBC investigation has found virtual sex parties are taking place in a popular online children’s game.

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UP election: Are women really thriving in Uttar Pradesh as PM Modi claims?

We test PM Narendra Modi's claim that Uttar Pradesh is now safe and full of opportunities for women.

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Was Canada's Covid response more effective than the US?

Despite protests raging in Canada, the country is managing Covid better than the US, data shows.

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Tonga PM counts mental health 'cost' of disasters

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, PM Siaosi Sovaleni says rebuilding mental health is a challenge.

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Pharmaceuticals in rivers threaten world health - study

Paracetamol, nicotine, caffeine and epilepsy and diabetes drugs were widely detected, research finds.

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Nigeria's prisons problem: Former inmates reveal horrific experiences

Joy’s husband died in custody after three years in prison. He was one of thousands of Nigerian inmates detained without trial.

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Ukraine conflict: The fear of fleeing home twice

Amid fears of a Russian invasion, families who have fled once before are worried they will have to run again.

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Flock of blackbirds drops dead mid-flight in Mexico

Video shows close to 100 yellow-headed blackbirds falling from the sky mid-flight in northern Mexico.

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Sunday, February 13, 2022

Scott Morrison criticised by New Zealand band over song use

Rock band Dragon called Scott Morrison's rendition of their hit song, April Sun in Cuba, "cynical".

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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.

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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.

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Couple married for 91 years and still in love

Yemeni Jews Shama’a and Zechariah married young and survived extreme poverty and persecution together.

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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?

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Ukraine crisis: How is Russia shaping the narrative?

Several tactics are being used by pro-Kremlin sources to spread stories about Ukraine.

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Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye

Why is Turkey is rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”?

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Saturday, February 12, 2022

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Paris attacks trial: 'How I persuaded Salah Abdeslam to open up'

The lawyer who cross-examined Salah Abdeslam explains how she avoided confrontation with him.

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Egypt prisoners tortured to give up names, says ex-detainee

Fear of arrest is more widespread than ever, a leading activist freed from jail tells the BBC.

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Chagos islanders in emotional, historic trip home

Andrew Harding boards a boat of Chagossians returning to the island the UK refuses to return to Mauritius.

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How Ouka the dog started flying on a paraglider

Ouka the dog and his owner Shams can be seen flying in the French Alps.

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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.

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The hidden side of Ethiopia's brutal civil war

The BBC gains rare access to the country, hearing from civilians caught in the crossfire.

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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.

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

Her boyfriend killed her son but she went to jail

Rebecca Hogue's partner killed her son, but she is the one in jail for 'failure to protect' her child.

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The engineers battling to stop global warming ruining roads

Climate change is putting roads under stress but research is finding ways to make them more durable.

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The deaths that came in the cold

The Patels seemed to have a stable life in India. Why did they die trying to illegally cross the US-Canada border?

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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.

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Trads: The young Indians spreading hate online

Young right-wing Hindus in India are finding newer and more outrageous ways to target critics online.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Neanderthal extinction not caused by brutal wipe out

New fossils challenge ideas that modern humans wiped out Neanderthals after arriving from Africa.

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The hackers hunting for the lost Bitcoin billions

It's estimated that 3.7 million Bitcoin have been lost - but hackers are helping owners get some of them back.

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Afghanistan: Evidence mounts of Taliban reprisal arrests and killings

The BBC investigates the disappearance of women activists and the killings of former government officials.

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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.

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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.

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Benin bronzes: ‘Africa wants to speak for itself’

The upcoming British Punitive Expedition anniversary has reignited calls for the return of stolen treasures.

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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.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

India: Malala weighs into Karnataka hijab row

The education activist's plea comes after hijab-wearing students were denied entry to classrooms.

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UCLA in $250m payout for gynaecologist's sex abuse

A campus gynaecologist at UCLA allegedly abused hundreds of patients over his 35-year career.

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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.

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Bosnia shivers as ghost of nationalism returns

Why Bosnian Serbs have a new strongman unafraid to stir the horrors of the past.

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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.

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What India's restless Gen Z really wants

Best-selling author and YouTuber Ankur Warikoo writes on how differently young Indians define success.

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

Authorities could enter negotiations with the drivers, or opt for a much less compromising approach.

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Monday, February 7, 2022

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sunday, February 6, 2022

Eileen Gu: US-China tension is trickiest slope for Olympic free skier

The US-born athlete representing China is provoking as much talk about her politics as her prodigious skiing.

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Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star again denies sex assault in interview

The Chinese tennis star urges fans not to worry about her in new interview with Western media.

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Climate change: Top companies exaggerating their progress - study

Companies including Google, Amazon and Ikea are not meeting their own green targets, a report finds.

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Lata Mangeshkar: Shankar Mahadevan remembers India's 'musical Koh-i-Noor'

Lata Mangeshkar's voice has been a constant in the lives of Indians, Shankar Mahadevan told the BBC.

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Nigeria's renters may no longer have to pay a year in advance

Nigerian landlords have long demanded a year's rent upfront - up to $20,000 - but that might soon change.

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Ukraine crisis: 'It’s like they stuck a knife in our back'

Ukraine has been living with war for the past eight years, and people in Dnipro are dealing with past scars and the threat of more to come.

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Kush: Sierra Leone's new illegal drug

With Kush use spreading rapidly, local film-maker Tyson Conteh asks whether Sierra Leone can stop the march of this dangerously addictive high.

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Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money

The breakdown cut off a vital source of funds to Tongans at a time when they needed it most.

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North Korea: Missile programme funded through stolen crypto, UN report says

Investigators say cyber-attackers stole over $50 million in digital assets between 2020 and mid-2021.

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Moment bridge in Germany is blown up for safety reasons

Watch a controlled explosion destroy this bridge in Germany in a matter of seconds.

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Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the life of India's nightingale

Singer Lata Mangeshkar's voice is the soundtrack to more than a thousand Bollywood films.

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Saturday, February 5, 2022

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.

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Lata Mangeshkar: India singing legend dies at 92

The celebrated singer had been admitted to a hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.

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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.

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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.

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Queen's Jubilee: Her Majesty's journey through Africa

A look back through some of the archive footage of the Queen's visits to Africa.

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Friday, February 4, 2022

Combat drones: We are in a new era of warfare - here's why

No longer the preserve of superpowers, drones are now in the hands of insurgents and smaller countries.

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Parrots for sale: The internet's role in illicit trade

An investigation finds some 4,500 classified ads on social media, offering African grey parrots for sale.

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Ukraine conflict: Valery, young victim of a frozen war

While Nato warns of a possible Russian invasion, 65 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the past year.

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Week in pictures: 29 January - 4 February 2022

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

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Ros Atkins on... Joe Rogan and Spotify

Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the US podcast presenter Joe Rogan and his Spotify show.

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'He gave his life for Ukraine'

Valery's father thinks his son may have anticipated his own death.

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Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?

As people in Turkey battle a massive rate of inflation could tourism help ease the situation?

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

Africa's week in pictures: 28 January-3 February 2022

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

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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.

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Australia revisited - a country changed by Covid

Nick Bryant returned to Australia to find a more inward and fractured nation than the one he left behind.

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Afghanistan women: 'I felt anxious going back to university'

Some female students went back to campus for the first time since the Taliban takeover. How did it feel?

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Beijing Olympics: Winter Games start amid Covid and boycotts

The Winter Games begin amid tight Covid-19 restrictions and allegations of human rights abuses.

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How to store excess wind power underwater

A Dutch company is testing an underwater system that can store excess energy from wind farms.

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Putin's Olympic trip signals warmer Russia-China ties

Russia's president heads to Beijing in his first visit since the Covid pandemic.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Budget 2022: India's job crisis leading to a 'nowhere generation'

Finding opportunities for hundreds of millions of young Indians is crucial for the country's future.

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Africa Cup of Nations: South Africa’s 1996 triumph and its role in post-apartheid change

South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup win was a huge moment in the country's post-apartheid history. Within a year, there was another.

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Jude Hill: Meet the 11-year old starring in Kenneth Branagh's Belfast

The BBC's Katie Razzell meets Jude Hill, who stars as nine-year-old Buddy in Branagh's film, Belfast.

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How Covid brought new roles for Singapore's theatre actors

The production company that found a way to put itself back in the spotlight.

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Ukraine crisis: The teenage rock band finding solace in music

While troops prepare for a possible Russian invasion on Ukraine’s front line, a teenage rock band in the nearby town of Avdiyivka is finding solace in music.

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