Shanghai lockdown: Relief and caution as city returns to life

Covid curbs are eased in Shanghai after two months - but the freedom comes with strings attached.

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Texas shooting: Uvalde gunman entered door that did not lock

A teacher did shut the door after earlier propping it open, but somehow it did not lock, police say.

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World's biggest plant discovered off Australian coast

The seagrass is roughly 4,500 years old and three times the size of Manhattan, researchers say.

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Shanghai lockdown: Cheers and beers as Covid curbs are eased

Residents celebrated in the streets after midnight when restrictions were relaxed.

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Ukraine war: Stories of torture emerging out of Kherson

The BBC speaks to residents from a Russian-occupied region who say they were kidnapped and tortured.

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Texas: Supreme Court blocks state's 'de-platforming' law

The Republican-led state had banned social media companies from censoring users based on their "views".

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Denmark holds referendum on dropping EU defence opt-out

Denmark is the latest Nordic country to reassess security policy after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Champions League final: Fan videos of crowding and pepper spray

Footage from fans shows police using pepper spray on crowds and traumatised children crying.

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Crown Resorts: Casino firm fined over illegal China dealings

Australia's Crown Resorts acknowledged its "historic failings" and promised to work on reforms.

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'I watched from afar Russia’s latest merciless assault on Severodonetsk'

Quentin Sommerville describes relentless artillery bombardment in Donbas ahead of Russian forces entering Severodonetsk.

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Australia election: PM Anthony Albanese secures majority government

The results in many seats had been unclear after a record vote for independents and minor parties.

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How India’s first all-women newsroom is creating a media revolution

Khabar Lahariya is the first and only newsroom in India run entirely by women from marginalised backgrounds.

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Borgen: How the Danish political drama has been 'reinvented'

The series returns to Netflix this week, nearly a decade after its highly-praised original run.

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Sudan or Chad? Why a Darfur sultan regrets a twist of colonial fate

A traditional leader feels his people were dealt a cruel blow when absorbed into Sudan a century ago.

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Cost of living crisis: Relying on food handouts and moving country

People from Italy, Brazil, Ghana, Thailand and New Zealand discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis.

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UCC: The coming storm over a single common law in India

The ruling BJP has resurrected its promise of a single personal law for all citizens, but it will not be easy.

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Kenya Elections 2022: Misinformation circulating online

Misleading images and manipulated videos are already being widely shared as campaigning begins.

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The Senegalese pop star who dared to sing about rape

After rape in Senegal was finally made a serious crime, a pop star dared to tell her own story.

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The dangerous world of illegal mining in South Africa

BBC Africa Eye meets the migrants who risk everything to go deep underground in South Africa’s abandoned gold mines.

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Why cassava could be a way to keep food costs down

As the price of wheat shoots up, Uganda's President Museveni urges people to eat cassava instead.

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Coke Studio: The music show defeating hate in India and Pakistan

The enduring popularity of Coke Studio Pakistan in India has surprised even its creators.

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Why can't the US stop soaring oil and gas prices?

As prices rise, oil and gas firms in the US want to capitalise - but the industry has changed.

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War in Ukraine: The making of a new Russian propaganda machine

A pro-Kremlin outlet was launched at the start of the invasion to target Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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Jerusalem tensions high ahead of Israeli youth Flag March

Thousands of flag-waving Israelis are due to pass through Muslim areas, amid Palestinian anger.

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Hong Kong's Omicron crisis: ‘It took just 10 days for everyone to be infected’

More than half of those to die in the latest wave to hit Hong Kong were care home residents.

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 May 2022

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

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Germany's Scholz wobbles on tanks for Ukraine

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has appeared slow to respond to Russia's onslaught on its neighbour.

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How a Singapore execution set off a wave of protest

Most Singaporeans support the death penalty - but one's man's execution has revived the debate.

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Siblings reunited 75 years after India Partition

The family in Punjab found out about their sister in Pakistan two years ago and finally met her last month.

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Texas shooting: US gun control claims fact-checked

Following the school shooting, US politicians have made a series of claims about gun violence.

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The man turning mud into eco-friendly 'concrete'

Gnanli Landrou has invented a special powder that turns earth into a greener version of concrete

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What weapons are being given to Ukraine by the UK?

The government is spending £1.3bn on military support, so how much of a difference is it making?

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Sydney wakes up to thick blanket of fog

Iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge were shrouded from view and ferry services were cancelled.

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Twitter investors sue Elon Musk and platform over takeover bid

The lawsuit alleges the multi-billionaire's "wrongful conduct" has caused Twitter shares to plunge.

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Brazilian man allegedly gassed to death in police car boot

Genivaldo de Jesus Santos was stopped in the street by highway police in the city of Umbaúba on Wednesday.

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Instagram moderators say Iran offered them bribes to remove accounts

Intelligence agents wanted accounts of journalists and activists to be removed, whistleblowers say.

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How virtual hearings opened Indian courts to public

The pandemic pushed Indian courts to adapt, making the legal system more accessible.

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EU's awkward summit: Don't mention Russian oil ban

The EU's latest sanctions are held up by infighting, but a summit on Monday is unlikely to solve it.

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The 22-year-old 3D-printing schools

Maggie Grout has started an NGO that will 3D-print schools where access to education is not guaranteed.

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Texas shooting: Uvalde tragedy opens old wounds for Sandy Hook parents

"Because it is so hauntingly similar to what happened at Sandy Hook School, it hit closer to home."

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Texas shooting: Gunman sent messages before deadly attack

The governor of Texas said the shooter sent messages on social media about plans to "shoot up a school".

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Eleven newborn babies die in Senegal hospital fire

The fire is thought to have been caused by a short circuit at the hospital in Tivaouane, officials say.

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Ukraine war: World Bank boss warns over global recession

David Malpass also said coronavirus lockdowns in China are contributing to a global slowdown.

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North Korea fires missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia

It came hours after the US leader left Asia following a trip where he vowed to deter North Korea.

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Goldman Prize: The activists who battled mining with drones

Alex Lucitante and Alexandra Narváez led their indigenous group's fight against mining on their land.

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Marks & Spencer pulls out of Russia after 17 years

The retail giant previously said complex franchise agreements prevented it from leaving completely.

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FBI foiled terror plot to kill George W Bush

An Iraqi citizen in Ohio allegedly attempted to have militants smuggled across the Mexican border.

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Chris Murphy on Texas school shooting: 'We have another Sandy Hook on our hands'

Senator Chris Murphy delivered an emotional plea in the Senate following a school shooting in Texas.

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Georgia primaries: Trump-backed Perdue trounced by Pence's pick

The governor's race in Georgia will pit Republican Brian Kemp against Democrat star Stacy Abrams.

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Ros Atkins on... Russia's food war

The West has accused the Russian military of holding food supplies for millions around the world hostage.

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From Afghanistan's finance minister to cab driver in the US

Now a taxi driver in Washington DC, Khalid Payenda once oversaw a multi-billion dollar budget.

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Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism

Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a source said.

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Unilateral action on NI 'will not work', US warns

A delegation from the US Congress is visiting the UK and Ireland amid heightened tensions over the NI Protocol.

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Iran building collapse: 10-storey building in ruins

Rescue teams are still searching for survivors feared to be trapped in the rubble, state media reports.

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Australia election: Five people making political history

Australia's election has ushered in political pioneers and interesting firsts across the parliament.

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French street artist Miss. Tic dies aged 66

She is seen as one of the founders of stencil art, famous for her graffiti of female figures in Paris.

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Australia's new PM sworn in ahead of Japan summit

Two days after his election win, Anthony Albanese will fly to meet leaders of the US, India and Japan.

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Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars

Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds.

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The curious case of kangaroo spotting in India

The sighting has raised alarms over networks that smuggle exotic animals to India.

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Mozambique insurgency: Why 24 countries have sent troops

Mozambique is at the heart of a global battle for influence, even though its conflict has local roots.

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Afghanistan: Policing faces, bodies and beards on Kabul streets

The BBC goes on patrol with the Taliban's "moral police", whose job it is to enforce hard-line rule.

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What beauty parlours reveal about Somali women

Somali women are usually expected to cover up and keep quiet - beauty parlours are a welcome relief.

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'My first court case: Prosecuting my father's killers'

Shagufta Ahmed's first job was to get justice for her father, a lecturer murdered after he blew the whistle on a colleague.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'on the water'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Femicide: Keeping the memory of murdered women alive with maps

Geraldina Guerra tracks cases of femicide in Ecuador and maps victims' lives online so people can learn about their life as well as their death.

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Israeli police accused of violence towards shot Palestinian's family

Relatives say police used unjustifiable force on them inside the hospital treating the wounded man.

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Ukraine war: The volunteer drivers risking their lives to save others

Drivers describe evacuating people from Russian-held areas under threat of mines and military attack.

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Nigeria's facial scars: The last generation

The marks were a way of identifying the lineage of people, but the practice has been outlawed.

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Aurangzeb: Why is a Mughal emperor who died 300 years ago being debated on social media?

Aurangzeb ruled India 300 years ago - but a modern day dispute has seen hatred for him boil up again.

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Week in pictures: 14 - 20 May 2022

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

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Non-binary in Iraq: ‘People get killed’

For Iraq's non-binary community, life is difficult and dangerous.

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The desperate journey Cubans make by water to the US

Elian Lopez hoped his life-changing journey would go smoothly - then the wind changed and sun went down.

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Canada to ban Huawei from its 5G networks

The UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have also barred the Chinese telecoms equipment makers.

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The ex-prisoners tasked with patrolling San Francisco

Artie spent 26 years in jail for murder. He is now part of a controversial scheme to tackle drugs, homelessness and crime in San Francisco.

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Ukraine war: One Russian's anti-war protest on the side of his shopping centre

Dmitry Skurikhin has listed the Ukrainian towns attacked by Russia on the side of his shopping centre.

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North Korea: Fighting Covid with traditional medicine

As Covid spreads in North Korea, state media urges the use of traditional medicine against the virus.

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Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters

If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments.

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Assam: The wild mushrooms killing India tea garden workers

Workers in Assam's famed tea gardens are dying from eating wild mushrooms.

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Australia election: Why is Australia's parliament so white?

Australia is a multicultural country, but critics say those representing the country don't reflect this.

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Ukraine war: US fully backs Sweden and Finland Nato bids - Biden

Finland and Sweden's application to join the Nato alliance has been opposed by Turkey's government.

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The radio station giving indigenous people a voice

A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities.

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I learned to sing using YouTube - and now it's my job

A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.

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India seeks to win public trust in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust.

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Burkina Faso trapped miners: Wives heartbroken but praying for miracles

A month on after a zinc mine was flooded in Burkina Faso, relatives of those trapped refuse to give up.

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Meet Gleb and Ukraine’s youth orchestra in exile in Slovenia

A large group of talented young musicians and their families have been evacuated out of Ukraine into Slovenia.

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Climate change swells odds of record India, Pakistan heatwaves

A UK study says record-breaking temperatures in NW India and Pakistan are now 100 times more likely.

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Michael Sussman: Clinton lawyer 'lied to manipulate FBI over Trump'

Michael Sussman peddled baseless claims about the Trump Organization in hope of an "October surprise".

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Afghanistan: Inside a secret school for girls

The classes are a small act of defiance after the Taliban banned most teenage girls from education.

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Australia election: A simple guide

Australians go to the polls on 21 May, for the country's first election since 2019.

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Philly Lutaaya: The Ugandan singer who led the fight against HIV prejudice

HIV-positive Ugandan singer Philly Lutaaya was ostracised by some but his openness shifted attitudes.

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Måneskin's crazy rise to fame: 'We only slept in our own beds 10 times last year'

The Italian rock band relive the highs and lows of becoming a global success after winning Eurovision.

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China's silenced feminist: How Sophia Huang Xueqin went missing

BBC Eye investigates the disappearance of Sophia Huang Xueqin, a high-profile feminist journalist who kick-started China’s #MeToo movement.

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Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast given one-year ban for wearing pro-war symbol on podium next to Ukrainian

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is given a one-year ban for wearing a national war symbol on the podium at an event in Qatar in March.

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Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, new prime minister says

Ranil Wickremesinghe also said the country's central bank will print money to pay government wages.

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US agrees to ease Trump-era sanctions on Cuba

Under the new rules more travel will be permitted to the island and visa processing will speed-up.

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US midterm elections- a simple guide

Two years after Joe Biden was elected, American voters return to the polls this November.

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Anti-abortion groups target women with misleading ads

Abortion providers describe a battle to put out accurate information.

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Ukraine: Fighters evacuated from Mariupol steelworks arrive in Russian-held town

Ukraine's defence ministry says 53 heavily injured fighters were taken to the town of Novoazovsk.

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Afghan resistance attack Taliban, sparking reprisals in Panjshir

The attack reportedly killed a number of Taliban fighters in a resistance stronghold in the north.

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McDonald's to leave Russia for good after 30 years

The Ukraine war means operating in Russia is no longer "consistent with McDonald's values", the firm says.

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Ukraine Eurovision win: Presenter hosting from bunker jumps for joy

Timur Miroshnychenko tells BBC Breakfast he hopes the country will be able to host next year.

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Ukraine crisis: Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe?

Europe is desperately seeking alternative sources of gas after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Full lunar eclipse creates rare super blood Moon

Its hue was created by sunlight being projected through the Earth's atmosphere onto the Moon.

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Shanghai lockdown: China unemployment rate near pandemic peak

Evidence of China's economic slowdown came as authorities unveiled plans to lift Shanghai's lockdown.

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North Korea: More than a million Covid cases feared

The military has been ordered to intervene as a wave of Covid cases sweeps the unvaccinated country.

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Ukraine: The children's camp that became an execution ground

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford investigates the killing of civilians in a summer camp in Bucha, Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Putin warns Finland joining Nato would be 'mistake'

Finland and Sweden have indicated they want to become Nato members following Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Rome Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Rome Open final

Iga Swiatek extends her winning streak to 27 matches as she reaches the Rome Open finals by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-1.

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Custom-made brace helps heal baby giraffe

Vets in San Diego, California, came up with a creative solution to treat a young calf's limb disorder.

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Shireen Abu Aqla: UN condemns killing of Al Jazeera reporter

Shireen Abu Aqla was shot dead in disputed circumstances in the occupied West Bank.

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East Africa drought: 'The suffering here has no equal'

Some 20 million people face severe hunger but aid agencies say the world's attention is on Ukraine.

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North Korea: Covid outbreak a great disaster, says Kim Jong-un

North Korea's leader blames the outbreak on bureaucratic and medical incompetence, state media reports.

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Sri Lanka crisis: How war heroes became villains

The Rajapaksa brothers, hailed by many as heroes for winning the civil war, are now reviled as leaders.

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Afghanistan pupils in fear after spate of Islamic State attacks

A spate of Islamic State attacks have left Afghan students in fear and test Taliban security claims.

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Eurovision 2022: The anthem for Ukraine born in a war zone

The BBC joined Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra as they prepared for the contest amid the rubble of the city of Irpin.

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Gas cylinder price: Indians face tough choices as cooking gas prices soar

Many households are forced to rely on wood for cooking as gas has become unaffordable.

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Ukraine crisis: Could India cut its defence ties with Russia?

India has been under pressure to distance itself from Russia over Ukraine, including reducing defence ties.

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The Ukrainian refugee schoolgirl learning fast in the UK

Ukrainian refugee Marharyta, nine, is learning English as she waits to start school in Manchester.

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What’s threatening India's online gaming industry

The industry says online gaming involves skill but critics say it is gambling, which is illegal in India.

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Sri Lanka protests: Why rioters attacked a museum in Sri Lanka

A museum dedicated to the country's ruling family is trashed by anti-government protesters.

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Tom Hiddleston: Why we all need monsters and myths

The Loki star on his thought-provoking role as a Victorian pastor in TV series The Essex Serpent.

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Ipob: Nigerian 'media warriors' call for killings on social media over Biafra

The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.

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The black evangelical women who'll decide who governs Brazil

Evangelical Christian women of colour were kingmakers in Brazil's last presidential election and look set to be so again.

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Australia election 2022: What will the vote mean for climate policies?

The outcome could be very significant for the climate, says one of the country's top scientists.

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The 'jockstrap' that revolutionised women's sports

The sports bra is honoured as a serious invention. The women behind its creation are chuffed.

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The Indian who documented first-generation immigrants in UK

The lives of Coventry's South Asian immigrants are recorded in Maganbhai 'Masterji' Patel's photos.

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Eurovision 2022: Emotions run high as Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra qualify for final

Ukrainian fans celebrated in Turin as the Kalush Orchestra cement their position as favourites to win.

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‘If I die no-one will know’: Covid and Hong Kong’s 'cage men'

The Omicron variant overwhelmed the city's healthcare system resulting in many deaths.

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Former prison guard Vicky White reportedly shot herself

Casey White and guard Vicky White were suspected of having struck up a relationship.

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Warhol's Marilyn Monroe painting sold for record-breaking $195m

The record-breaking sum is the highest ever paid for either an American or 20th Century work of art.

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Polygamy: Muslim women in India fight 'abhorrent' practice

The practice has been on the decline, but critics say the fact that it's legal makes it problematic.

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South Africa kidnapping: 'I survived but part of me died that day'

South Africa has one of the highest rates of kidnapping in the world, as Lesego Tau's ordeal shows.

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Ukraine war: The stolen faces used to promote Vladimir Putin

Social media accounts using pictures copied from famous and unknown people are tweeting in favour of Russia.

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Eurovision moments - including a presidential petition

Six Eurovision commentators share their most memorable moments, including a presidential petition.

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Ukraine war: From fighting the Nazis with the Soviets, to fleeing from Putin's war

A Ukrainian Jew who once fought the Nazis with Russia says he had to flee to escape Putin's war.

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Otoniel: Colombia steps up operation against rioting cartel

The Gulf Clan announced an "armed strike" after its leader was extradited to the US.

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Nigerian airlines suspend plans to ground flights

Plans to stop domestic flights in protest at the spiralling cost of aviation fuel have been suspended.

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From handshakes to hostilities: How dangerous is the situation in North Korea?

South Korea's incoming president promises to take a hard line on North Korea’s military escalations.

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Nigeria's Looty seeks to reclaim African art in digital form

A Nigerian designer is making NFTs of African artefacts in Western museums to help local artists.

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Ukraine war: Artist George Butler sketches conflict

Artist George Butler has recently returned to the UK after a month spent in Ukraine.

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Ros Atkins on... Why 9 May matters to Russia

Ros Atkins explains why Victory Day is such an important date in Russia.

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Viewpoint: Putin now faces only different kinds of defeat

Russia's Victory Day parade won't represent any sort of victory over Ukraine, writes defence analyst Michael Clarke.

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KwaZulu-Natal floods: The South African family who lost nine children

Mass funerals are held in South Africa after the country's most deadly natural disaster.

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Philippines election: 'Politicians hire me to spread fake stories'

Voters in the Philippines presidential election are facing an onslaught of online lies.

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The return of California's butterflies

Efforts to protect these beautiful insects include driving electric tractors and hand-rearing them in a lab.

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Acid attack survivors in Mexico: 'Justice is not enough'

Carmen Sanchez launched her foundation in Mexico to help survivors of attacks rebuild their lives.

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Fergal Keane: How I found a way to live with PTSD

The BBC correspondent, who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2008, explores the effects of the condition and how it can be treated.

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Ukraine war raises hard questions for Switzerland's neutrality

How does a European country stay neutral when war rages in Europe? Many Swiss are rethinking their position.

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How fast food giants like McDonald's found their Indian soul

What is it about the Indian market that impels even the biggest food chains to adjust to local needs?

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Leni Robredo: The woman leading the Philippines' 'pink revolution'

She has rallied tens of thousands of young voters. But can she beat frontrunner Bongbong Marcos?

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Australia election: Welcome to Durack, a seat six times bigger than Britain

Australians head to the polls on 21 May - and in Durack, it means a massive logistical effort.

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Roe v Wade: The lawyer behind America’s landmark abortion ruling

Sarah Weddington was just 26 years old when she argued her case in front of the US Supreme Court.

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Does US really have world's highest Covid death toll?

A new report suggests other countries had more excess deaths than US during the pandemic.

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Why one firm is banking on carbon fibre bikes in Europe

Europe's bike firms want to source more components closer to home, including carbon fibre frames.

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Sri Lanka's energy crisis hits country's fishing industry

A lack of fuel, ice, and places to sell their catch has left fishermen in Jaffna in the lurch.

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Eurovision: Australia's Sheldon Riley's song details his autistic experience

Australia's contestant Sheldon Riley will compete in Turin with his powerful song Not The Same.

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The volunteer pilots from Germany delivering medical supplies to Ukraine

The pilots from Germany are flying medical supplies to the Ukraine-Poland border and helping refugees.

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British Virgin Islands: Andrew Fahie to plead not guilty in drugs case

Florida judge says Andrew Fahie can be released on a $500,000 bond ahead of trial for drug smuggling.

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Russia on agenda as British and Japanese PMs meet

Boris Johnson and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to agree a defensive partnership.

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Bill Gates on Elon Musk feud and Jeffrey Epstein meetings

The Microsoft tycoon talks to the BBC about divorce, conspiracy theories and Elon Musk.

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Otoniel: Colombia drug kingpin extradited to US

Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel, was captured in October, ending a seven-year manhunt.

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'There's power in names': Antigua unearths lost ancestors

A landmark genealogy project is unearthing the names of enslaved people whose stories were erased.

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Myanmar civil war: ‘I saw my son’s body on Facebook’

After the Myanmar military entered his village, Joseph fled into the jungle but his 13-year-old was killed.

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How Covid-scarred Shanghai will finally exit lockdown

A mass clean-up is sweeping through Shanghai, with the city's gradual reopening expected to follow.

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Durban floods survivors: 'I thought the world was ending'

Moeketsi Manake and his family talk about losing everything, including their house, in the Durban floods.

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Egypt charity's shock as donated phone card raises fortune

A young woman's donation of $0.50 of mobile phone credit helps raise $1m for a medical charity.

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Sri Lanka: The divisions behind the country's united protests

Can protests sparked by the economic crisis bridge Sri Lanka's religious and ethnic divides?

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Mariupol steelworks evacuees: 'We were losing hope that we would ever get out'

Civilians evacuated from the besieged city of Mariupol finally arrive in the relative safety of Zaporizhzhia.

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Musk says Twitter may see 'slight cost' for businesses and governments

The multi-billionaire Tesla boss also said the platform "will always be free for casual users".

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Haiti 400 Mawozo gang leader extradited to US

Haitian authorities say leader of 400 Mawozo gang was extradited to the US for kidnapping Americans.

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The Indian couple who survived war and a hijacking at sea

While Akhil Reghu was being held captive by rebels in Yemen, his wife was trapped by war in Ukraine.

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Oil prices have soared. Why won't Opec bring them down?

Oil prices are at an eight-year high, so why won't oil exporting countries bring them down?

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Ros Atkins on… Could Ukraine’s war spread to Moldova?

Ros Atkins looks at why there is concern Moldova could be drawn into war, like its neighbour Ukraine.

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Why Europe will have to face the true cost of being in debt to China

The Beijing investment offers that need to be weighed up by European countries.

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What a breakfast murder in India says about attitudes to wife beating

More than 40% women and 38% men in India say it is ok for a man to beat his wife. Why do they think so?

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How phantom forests are used for greenwashing

Governments that make forest restoration promises they don't keep are accused of greenwashing.

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War games: The military's deep affinity with gaming

The ties between the games industry and the military have been growing stronger in recent years.

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Ukraine war: The southern villages holding back the Russians

Ukraine's south has seen heavy fighting as Russia seeks to take key port areas around the Black Sea.

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Why does water flow from a tree in Montenegro?

Each year in the Montenegran village of Dinosa, water can be seen gushing from the trunk of a mulberry tree.

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Ukraine war: Evacuation of Mariupol civilians under way

One woman describes the desperate conditions faced by those sheltering in a besieged steelworks plant.

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Alabama hunt for missing prison inmate and guard

Charged with murder, officials warn the prisoner is considered "armed and extremely dangerous".

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Qantas promises direct flights from Sydney to London and New York

Australia's carrier says its new fleet will be capable of direct flights to any city in the world.

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Andy Murray 'not supportive' of Wimbledon ban of Russian players but has no 'right answer'

Andy Murray says he is "not supportive" of players from Russia and Belarus being banned from Wimbledon but adds that there is no "right answer" on the issue.

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Shanghai lockdown: The hard life of a homeless deliveryman

Many riders face a lack of shelter and safety while delivering supplies in a locked down city.

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The opera singer who survived the sinking of the General Belgrano

In May 1982, the Argentine cruiser the General Belgrano was sunk by British torpedoes during the war over the Falkland or Malvinas Islands.

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