Guinea to move to civilian rule in three years

The military junta, which took power in a coup last year, gives a timeline for civilian rule.

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Ghana's e-levy adds 1.5% tax to electronic payments

A new e-levy of 1.5% on all electronic payments comes into force despite widespread opposition.

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Defecting online: How Myanmar’s soldiers are deserting the army

An underground network armed with Facebook and Telegram accounts is helping those who want to leave.

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Megayachts and oligarchs: ‘We’re scared of getting close to wrong money’

As the West goes after the assets of Russian oligarchs, the ripples are being felt across the industry.

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Ros Atkins on… China’s zero-Covid lockdowns

Ros Atkins looks at why the Chinese government remains committed to its policy of eliminating all outbreaks of coronavirus.

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Afghan interpreters fear families 'forgotten' by Canada

Former interpreters say their families face major bureaucratic hurdles in effort to reach Canada.

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Asylum in Denmark: Is the country guilty of double standards?

While Ukrainians are being welcomed in their thousands, the government is trying to reduce the number of non-European refugees.

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'Rise in Muslim families' seeking Ramadan food help

Some Muslims have been struggling to afford food to break their fasts amid the soaring cost of living.

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Week in pictures: 23 - 29 April 2022

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

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James Corden: How his viral success divided the internet

The host is credited with reinventing late night US TV but also courted controversy - so what's next?

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The impact of miscarriage on families around the world

The grief is universal, but the care women receive during pregnancy loss can depend on where they live.

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Clearing bombs with their hands: The bomb disposal unit saving a city

The city of Mykolaiv is being shelled almost daily. But the attacks themselves aren’t the only threat because the pieces of artillery left behind can be just as fatal.

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How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?

As he plots his political future, two criminal probes and multiple lawsuits could spell trouble.

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India Covid-19: 'My father did not have to die'

A year after losing her father to Covid, Indian journalist Barkha Dutt writes on coping with loss and regret.

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Who owns the Arctic and should they drill for oil and gas?

Environmental campaigners are taking Norway to court over drilling in the Arctic.

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US Army replaces cake it stole from Italian girl in 1945

Meri Mion was 13 when US soldiers, fighting Germans nearby, snatched the cake from a windowsill in Italy.

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Canada removes ban on blood donations from gay men

Men who have sex with men will no longer be required to be celibate for three months before donating.

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James Corden leaving Late Late Show after eight years

The British comedian and actor turned talk show host announced the decision on Thursday.

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The children surviving Ukraine’s war without their parents

Eleven-year-old Angelina is one of many children who were forced to flee hundreds of miles from their homes on Ukraine's front line.

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Why the West is reckoning with caste bias now

As caste discrimination gains visibility in the US, Indian-Americans grapple with their privilege.

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What Singapore's move to legalise egg freezing says about its society

Singapore is set to lift a ban on egg freezing, but only married couples will be able to access their eggs.

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Viewpoint: The privilege of being the child of immigrants

Maher Mezahi reflects on moving between his two "home countries" - Algeria and Canada.

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Do you want to find out how much your colleagues earn?

Driven by demand from their staff a growing number of companies are introducing transparency on pay.

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Ukrainians flock to get patriotic tattoos

People headed to the front line, and their supporters, are having the country's war with Russia memorialise.

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar sentences ex-leader to jail for corruption

The former leader was found guilty in the latest of several heavily criticised secret trials.

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Pakistan attack: China condemns killing of tutors in Pakistan blast

Three Chinese nationals died after a van carrying them was targeted by a female suicide bomber.

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Nagaenthran: Singapore executes low IQ Malaysian man on drugs charge

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was on death row for years for trying to bring in a small amount of heroin.

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War in Ukraine: Statue of Russian and Ukrainian friendship destroyed

A statue which once represented friendship between Ukraine and Russia has been brought down in Kyiv.

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Kebab seller image wins international food photo contest

A photo of a street food vendor has won Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2022.

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Nigeria's illegal oil refineries: Dirty, dangerous, lucrative

A look into the murky business of the stolen oil, days after a deadly refining accident.

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Unqualified Botox, filler and laser 'doctors' revealed in Egypt

A BBC News investigation has exposed serious flaws in the Egyptian beauty industry that are endangering lives and leaving women scarred for life.

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Match for Peace tour: 'I have friends in Ukraine with guns now'

Ukrainian players from Dynamo Kyiv and Borussia Dortmund speak about being away from loved ones.

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North Korea: Kim Jong-un vows to step up nuclear weapons programme

Kim Jong-un made a defiant speech at a military parade which also saw banned missiles displayed.

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Viola Davis responds to critics of her Michelle Obama portrayal

The actress had been criticised by viewers for overly pursing her lips when playing Michelle Obama.

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Australia election: Why is there compulsory voting?

It is one of the only English-speaking nations to have mandatory voting, and people widely support it.

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How high-profile scientists felt tricked by group denying climate change

Politicians and scientists say they were duped by an organisation making false claims about global warming.

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Will Taiwan's banks stay stuck in a '1980s' time warp?

How the pandemic may have jolted an old-fashioned banking industry to make changes.

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French election: Historic win but Macron has polarised France

The 44-year-old will now serve for another five years, but he is facing a polarised France.

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'You can't imagine the conditions' - Mariupol refugees share trauma of civilian camps

Those who have fled the Ukrainian city say people are being held in cramped, unclean, camps.

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Ukraine war: False TikTok videos draw millions of views

Misleading videos have been viewed by millions as it struggles to deal with so much false material.

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SpaceX: Can meat be grown in space?

An experiment to find out has just finished on the International Space Station.

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The Olympic hopeful turned bike-riding bank robber

When Tom Justice failed to make the Olympics he decided to use his cycling skills to rob banks instead.

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Ethiopia's Lalibela struggles as war and Covid-19 keep tourists away

In the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, civil war and Covid-19 have left many without livelihoods.

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Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates

A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress.

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Japan: Tourist boat reported missing off coast

Coast guards are searching for the 26 people on board after the vessel sent out a distress signal.

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Mariupol steelworks: Video appears to show children in Azovstal bunker

Ukrainian fighters post a video showing women and children purportedly hiding under a steel plant.

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Video appears to show children in Mariupol steel works bunker

A video released by Ukraine's Azov regiment appears to show children sheltering inside a steel plant.

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Ukraine war: How Russia replaces Ukrainian media with its own

In occupied areas of Ukraine, journalists have been assaulted and only pro-Russian news is available.

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Mariupol: Videos appear to show dead civilians

Footage has emerged of more than 20 civilians lying dead along a main road in the city of Mariupol.

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Earl and Countess of Wessex: Why Grenada wanted to talk to royals about slavery

As the Wessexes cancel their trip, there are demands for an apology from the royals for past abuses.

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Art gets police escort out of Ukraine for exhibition

Ukraine showcases its culture at the prestigious arts festival, while protesting against the Russian invasion.

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Mount Everest: Even world's highest peak not immune to the Ukraine war

Nepal's "icefall doctors" are readying routes - but will conflict in Europe mean fewer climbers?

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Ukrainians injured or killed by unexploded ammunition

Across Ukraine’s Kyiv region, efforts have begun to clear the countless pieces of unexploded ammunition left behind after fierce fighting.

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Mariupol: Driving into the 'apocalypse' to save mum and dad

How a young Ukrainian woman travelled into the besieged city of Mariupol to save her parents.

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Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 April 2022

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

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Mid-day meal plan struggles to feed India's hungry students

The world's most ambitious free school food programme resumes post pandemic, but problems remain.

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Why Argentina is embracing cryptocurrency

The nation that has seen economic trauma is open to the possibility of alternative money like Bitcoin.

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France election: What far-right leader Marine Le Pen said before… and now

Has Marine Le Pen's strong views on immigration, the EU and Nato shifted since the last election?

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Macron v Le Pen: Five years of change on show in presidential debate

Marine Le Pen's last presidential debate was a disaster - but five years on things are different.

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Covid: Woman caught virus twice within record 20 days

Spanish researchers say it's the shortest-known gap between two coronavirus infections.

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The young rebels fighting for democracy

The BBC gained rare access to Myanmar's jungle training camps where protesters are turned into soldiers.

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Struggling to survive in cash-starved Afghanistan

Eight months into Taliban rule, the economy and health services have been shattered as funding dries up.

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Sudan anger over racist slur caught on air at Bashir trial

A derogatory remark during a live broadcast reveals how racism still permeates all sections of society.

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KGF 2, RRR, Pushpa: The southern Indian films winning on Bollywood's turf

The recent theatrical success of movies like KGF 2 and RRR has revived a debate on the "pan-Indian" film.

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Shanghai lockdown: Whole communities relocated in anti-Covid drive

One community faces relocation to quarantine facilities more than 100 miles (160km) away.

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US spring snow storm leaves 300,000 in the dark

A bout of winter weather in the US north-east has brought outages and over a foot of snow.

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Emmanuel Macron: From political outsider to president

Emmanuel Macron was dismissed as an outsider five years ago. Now, he faces a new challenge: his own record.

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French election: Far-right Le Pen's long quest for power in France

Marine Le Pen has taken France's National Rally to within touching distance of the presidency.

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Why Koreans could soon become a year younger

The new government has proposed getting rid of the country's age systems, but experts are divided.

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Shark Tank: India TV show proves entrepreneurship isn't just for rich

The business show featured 67 ideas on which investors spent more than 400m rupees.

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Ukraine war: Russia bombards cities as eastern offensive begins

Missile strikes were reported in Luhansk and Donetsk as Russia reorients its attack to the Donbas.

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French elections: EU apprehensive of Le Pen ahead of French run-off vote

A Marine Le Pen victory in France would send shockwaves across the European Union, writes Jessica Parker.

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Why women vote for India PM Narendra Modi's BJP

India's PM is an alpha male who leads a patriarchal party - so what's the appeal?

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Are there affordable ways to cut your heating bill?

Alternatives to gas and oil heating are becoming more popular but are still expensive.

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Wayne Quilliam: Photographing the diversity of Aboriginal Australia

Australia has hundreds of Indigenous groups - and Wayne Quilliam is hoping to photograph them all.

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Nigeria's Spider-Man fighting for a cleaner society

Jonathan Olakunle is fighting for a cleaner society in Osogbo, Nigeria.

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Ukraine war: Germany's conundrum over its ties with Russia

Berlin now has some hard decisions to make following years of dialogue and co-operation with Moscow.

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Captagon: Jordan's undeclared war against Syria drug traffickers

Soldiers have a shoot-to-kill policy to stop millions of Captagon pills being smuggled from Syria.

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Sri Lanka healthcare on verge of collapse in economic crisis

Doctors warn of catastrophe in Sri Lanka where medical supplies are running out in the financial crisis.

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Mariupol ‘doesn’t exist anymore’, says Ukraine’s FM Dmytro Kuleba

Dmytro Kuleba told CBS’s Face the Nation Russian troops have “decided to raze the city to the ground".

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North Korea tests new weapon 'to improve tactical nukes'

Kim Jong-un clapped as he watched the launch - a new indication of his intention to resume nuclear tests.

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Johnson to visit India in bid to boost defence ties

The prime minister will meet his Indian counterpart after previous visits were postponed due to Covid.

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Ukraine war: Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes

An 80km queue formed on the Polish border ahead of a deadline for Russian trucks to leave the EU.

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Ukraine war scams: Cybercriminals stole my identity

Scammers are using emotionally charged tricks in a bid to steal online donations.

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Climate change: 'We're making wine in Norway'

Vineyards are moving further north, but new winemakers say they struggle to be taken seriously.

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Nigeria's Chibok girls: Why was this former captive treated differently?

Hassana Adamu speaks to the BBC about feeling neglected on the eighth anniversary of the kidnappings.

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Invictus Games: Prince Harry and Meghan join opening ceremony in the Netherlands

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been on this side of the Atlantic together since 2020.

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Week in pictures: 9-15 April 2022

A selection of striking images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Merle Oberon: India's forgotten Hollywood star

Merle Oberon rose to stardom in the West while furtively hiding the truth of her past in India.

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Sanctioned Russian oligarchs linked to £800m worth of UK property

A dozen sanctioned Russians are linked to an estimated £800m worth of property in the UK, BBC analysis reveals.

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Chernihiv is silent, after having been under constant attack from Russian forces

The Ukrainian city of Chernihiv was under constant attack until suddenly Russian forces withdrew.

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Ukraine war: Minesweeping dog helps clear Chernihiv of Russian explosives

Patron, a Jack Russell, has so far helped to remove hundreds of explosive devices.

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Jerusalem: Over 150 hurt in clashes at al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Violence erupted at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid soaring Israel-Palestinian tensions.

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Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offer

Vivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter.

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Elon Musk 'not sure' his takeover bid for Twitter will be successful

The comments came just hours after the Tesla boss revealed a more than $40bn takeover offer for Twitter.

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North Korean hackers target gamers in $615 n crypto heist - US

Crypto worth at least $615 million was stolen from players of popular online game Axie Infinity.

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Ukraine's battle for control of its skies

A Ukrainian air defence officer tells the BBC: "Whoever dominates the air wins the war."

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Brazil: Wild animals take to the streets in Rio de Janeiro

Videos of caimans and other wild animals in streets and houses are frequently surfacing in the city.

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Shanghai lockdown: How angry netizens test China's 'Great Firewall'

Videos appearing to show people suffering in Shanghai's lockdown have gone viral, stretching censors.

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Patrick Lyoya: Video shows fatal US police shooting of black man

The shooting of an apparently unarmed black man on 4 April in Michigan has led to protests.

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Ukraine war: Farmers stretched to the brink in Odesa

Farmers say that if the war continues, they will only last for one more harvest before going bust.

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Sri Lanka debt default 'has begun', says leading rating agency

The country is scheduled to make $78m of interest payments on its international bonds on Monday.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv's battle for justice over alleged Russian war crimes

Ukraine says more than 6,000 such cases have already been opened - but Moscow denies the allegations.

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Why is it easy to give hate speeches in India?

As hate speech cases make headlines, experts say the problem isn't lack of laws but political will.

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Brazil's indigenous communities fear mining threat over war in Ukraine

President Bolsonaro says the invasion of Ukraine presents an opportunity to mine Amazon territories.

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How we verify social media posts from the war in Ukraine

How we verify social media posts from the war in Ukraine

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How facial recognition is identifying the dead in Ukraine

A controversial facial recognition platform has been used more than 1,000 times by Ukrainian officials.

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Zika virus may be one step away from explosive outbreak

Scientists say we should be on alert for variants which could start another major outbreak.

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How posh British schools are branching out in Asia

A growing number of leading British public schools are opening campuses in the region.

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Criminal Procedure Identification Bill raises fears of surveillance in India

Critics worry about increased surveillance by law enforcement agencies under its expanded scope.

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Why Nigeria's historic dye pits in Kano risk closure

They once dressed "the blue men of the desert", but modern tastes and insecurity could spell their end.

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27-year-old refugee Ludmyla Chyrkova is heading home

27-year-old Ludmyla Chyrkova struggled with her decision since leaving on the second day of the war.

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Biden sets rule banning sale of untraceable DIY 'ghost gun' kits

Guns that can be built at home will now have to be legally registered, according to new rules.

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Tropical Storm Megi: 25 killed in Philippines tropical storm

Tropical storm Megi is the first storm to hit the nation this year, causing floods and mudslides.

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Mexico's fight to sue US gun manufacturers for $10bn

A lawsuit says US firearms manufacturers are responsible for the "flood" of illegal guns into Mexico.

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Ukraine: Our parents wouldn’t leave Bucha, then Russia moved in

Sisters Lesia and Galya lost touch with their parents, who did not want to flee their hometown, Bucha.

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Ukraine war could worsen crises in Yemen and Afghanistan

While the world focuses on Ukraine, the UN warns humanitarian needs elsewhere are also growing.

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Inside Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's legal battle

Depp has sued his ex-wife for an op-ed she wrote about being a domestic abuse victim. She counter-sued.

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Why Shanghai has done a U-turn on its ‘relaxed’ Covid approach

Shanghai is under strict lockdown, in contrast to the relatively relaxed approach it previously took to the pandemic.

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The Ukrainian bride who fled to India from Kyiv with a coffee machine

Anna Horodetska fled to India from Kyiv, with just a couple of T-shirts and a coffee machine.

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'I'm under no illusions,' says British soldier in Ukraine, after comrades killed

Ajay Spence quit his life in Belfast to help defend Kyiv - now he is being redeployed to east Ukraine.

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Could Marine Le Pen win the French elections?

Marine Le Pen will go head-to-head with President Macron in an election run off in a fortnight.

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Elon Musk will now not join Twitter's board, CEO says

The Tesla boss was due to join the social media platform's board after buying a 9.2% stake in the firm.

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France election: This time it won’t be a walkover for Macron

Emmanuel Macron will face a run-off against Marine Le Pen, in what is far from a done deal.

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Falklands War: 'The UK is still usurping our land'

Argentina's president has said he will keep fighting for control of the islands, also known as the Malvinas.

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Australia election: Enter a lacklustre advert for democracy

Nick Bryant sees an election campaign that will be defined, to a large part, by what it lacks.

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Ukraine: Three ways this war could escalate and drag Nato in

How exactly could this conflict escalate into a wider pan-European conflict that drags in Nato?

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Mozambique Palma terror attack: 'I can't go back'

After a brazen jihadist siege a year ago, Mozambique's fledgling gas industry remains on hold.

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López Obrador: What's behind Mexican leader's recall referendum?

The unprecedented mid-term referendum was called not by the opposition but the president himself.

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Saniya Mistri: The hijab-wearing teen rapper breaking stereotypes

Saniya Mistri's powerful rap songs call out the glaring inequalities in her city, Mumbai.

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The Cambodian activists risking their freedom for the environment

Activists from the Cambodian environmental group Mother Nature are increasingly being targeted.

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Netflix: Where are the Indians Bridgerton dreamed up really from?

The Netflix hit's season two throws in several Indian tropes but fails at being authentic.

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Why France's daily baguette is costing so much dough

Every part of the cost of the daily staple is rising - flour, electricity, gas and wages.

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Katty Kay: The most exciting thing about becoming Swiss

My new passport means I can vote for the first time in years - it's never been as important as now.

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Imran Khan: Pakistan PM on brink as confidence vote looms

Pakistan's prime minister warns that if he is ousted, he won't recognise an opposition government.

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Ukraine war: The school that helped fleeing musicians find safety

A group of young musicians from Kharkiv and Odesa have found new homes in Denmark.

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Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now

Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel.

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Ukraine War: Kremlin spokesman Peskov admits 'significant' Russian losses

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the Russian casualty rate a "huge tragedy" for the country.

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French election: Far-right Le Pen closes in on Macron ahead of vote

Emmanuel Macron is now looking over his shoulder before the first round of the presidential race.

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French winemakers fan flames to save 2022 crop

Sudden and sharp frosts in France this week are threatening this year's vintage.

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Meat ban in Delhi: What the battle to define India as vegetarian misses

India’s varied and complex cuisine celebrates meat just as much as vegetables.

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'I want my film to show that queer South Asians are thriving'

Queer Parivaar explores love, sexuality and gender identity among South Asian families.

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Bafta Games Awards 2022: 'Plucky underdogs' go up against hit titles

Hit titles go up against games made by four people during the pandemic "because they were bored".

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Helmut Sonneberg: A spellbinder's story of survival, no longer kept secret

Helmut Sonneberg is a Holocaust survivor who for years did not speak of its horrors. His football club encouraged him to bear witness.

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Black Coffee - the South African DJ who made history at the Grammys

The Grammy-award winner speaks to the BBC about the joy of his win and desire to never be pigeon-holed.

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The hunt for superyachts of sanctioned Russian oligarchs

Wealthy Russians sanctioned by the US, EU and UK are having to find places they can keep their assets safe.

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Ukraine's dream of a Eurovision win

Kalush Orchestra are the bookies’ favourites to win the competition in Turin next month.

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A Ukrainian man has to choose between his family and his country

A Ukrainian man has to choose between his family and his country.

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Lebanon's economic crash leaves prisoners forgotten with little medical care

Lebanon's economic crash leaves prisons overcrowded and without medical care, while relatives can't afford to visit.

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The guitarist who saved hundreds of people on a sinking cruise liner

Guitarist Moss Hills helped evacuate a sinking cruise liner after some of the crew jumped ship

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South Korea: Why so many struggle to sleep

Growing numbers of South Koreans suffer from sleep deprivation, with many turning to sleeping pills.

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Brazil at work: Black and held back

Brazil has one of the world's largest black populations but black people only hold 6% of managerial posts.

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Namit Malhotra: The Indian who won a VFX Oscar for Dune

Namit Malhotra started his company from a garage in Mumbai. Now it's winning Academy Awards.

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Hydra: How German police dismantled Russian darknet site

German police say illegal sales on the site amounted to at least £1bn a year

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Will France's 'forgotten' workers get what they want?

Post-election the country's next leader must decide whether to re-invest in heavy industry, or not.

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Britney Spears: Singer confirms she is writing new memoir

The singer says the book will tackle painful past events she has "never been able to express openly."

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Australia landslide: Two members of British family killed and others injured

Two of their family members have also suffered critical injuries in the accident near Sydney.

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Ukraine war: Rescuing vulnerable children from the front line

A BBC crew follows an ambulance team as medics evacuate 12 children from the city of Sumy.

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Timed Teaser: Who won the Grammy Awards record of the year?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Does it matter if we know where our food comes from?

Increasingly sophisticated tech tells us more than ever about our food's journey from farm to fork.

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The Kenyan cafe that helps fight discrimination against deaf people

Most waiters at one Kenyan café are deaf, so customers use sign language, mimes or gestures.

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Ukraine war: The women sharing their memories of Ukraine before the war

Four women who shared viral videos of Ukraine before the war speak to the BBC about those memories.

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Texas abortion: The ‘ranch’ for mothers with no place to go

Women have few options in Texas, since the passing of one of the strictest abortion laws in the US.

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Mansiya VP: The ‘non-Hindu’ dancer barred from a Kerala temple

Indian dancer Mansiya VP, born a Muslim, says art has no religion after a temple refused to let her perform.

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Shanghai lockdown: Economy shaken by zero-Covid measures

Shanghai is a major financial centre and port as well as a hub for manufacturing electronics and cars.

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Pet cloning is getting more popular despite the cost

The controversial process of cloning your dog or cat is growing more popular, despite its high cost.

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Rogue pastors, fake miracles and murder

Across Africa, extreme Christianity is threatening the faith of many.

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Ukraine war: The popular politician who escaped a targeted missile strike

The social media-friendly Ukrainian governor Vitaliy Kim overslept while his office was destroyed.

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Ukraine war: Bucha street littered with burned-out tanks and corpses

A BBC team witnesses utter devastation in the town of Bucha, after Russian soldiers pulled out.

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Serbia's President Vucic performs balancing act as he seeks re-election

Aleksandar Vucic is hoping for election victory, but Serbia's opposition complains of media blockade.

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Ethiopia's Tigray war: Inside Mekelle cut off from the world

A resident of conflict-hit Tigray gives a rare insight into life there after 17 months of war.

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Costa Rica election: Will a newcomer beat an ex-president?

Voters have the choice between an economist with little political experience and a former president.

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19 facts about the 2022 Grammy Awards

Everything you need to know about the ceremony - from who's playing to who's going to win.

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Ukraine war: Family’s bid to reach safety ends in tragedy

The father of 31-year-old Maksim Iovenko describes how his son and family ended up on a deadly stretch of highway outside Kyiv.

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War in Ukraine: Koko’s phone is your phone as she makes her way out

British-Zimbabwean student Korrine Sky documented her escape from Ukraine on her mobile phone.

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Ukrainian refugee with Royal College of Music scholarship in visa limbo

Nadiia Chaichenko and her family fled their home in Kharkiv at the start of the war.

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The handshake in space that brought hope to the world

What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space

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China: Shanghai hospital struggles with Covid infections

Authorities have yet to announce Covid deaths, but hospital workers have described a dire situation.

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Liberia taxi driver: How returning $50,000 changed Emmanuel Tuloe's life

Liberian Emmanuel Tuloe decided not to keep the bundle of cash he found at the side of the road.

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Surya Kasibhatla: Actor with cerebral palsy shines in Bollywood thriller Jalsa

The 14-year-old of Indian origin has received rave reviews for his Bollywood debut.

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Lateral flow tests: Should I recycle the plastic?

Scientists say more could have been done to make lateral flow tests widely recyclable.

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One mother's mission to ban 'vulgar' books

Challenges to books about sexual and racial identity have been common in US schools in the past. But the politicisation around them is new.

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What we now know about long Covid

Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment?

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Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap

The actor, who slapped comic Chris Rock, called his own actions "shocking, painful, and inexcusable".

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Ukraine: Why the cartoon Masyanya was banned in Russia

Masyanya is a YouTube cartoon star in Russia, but her episode on the Ukraine war has been banned.

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