Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition calls for a rerun.

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Covid: FBI director Christopher Wray says China lab leak 'most likely'

Christopher Wray says the FBI has "for quite some time" settled on a potential lab incident in Wuhan.

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India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks

Can India navigate tensions and secure any agreements as a divided G20 meets in Delhi?

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Japan ad giant Dentsu named in Olympics bid-rigging complaint

It comes after months of investigations into alleged corruption in the planning and sponsorship of the event.

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Indian temple replaces elephant with robot for rituals

The initiative is part of the temple's pledge to stop using live animals for festivals.

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What to know about the Alex Murdaugh murder trial

The defence rests its case in a double murder trial that has gripped the nation.

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New York City struggles to keep up with migrant influx

More than 45,000 migrants have arrived in less than a year, overwhelming shelters and resources.

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Ukraine war: Viral conspiracy theories falsely claim the war is fake

False claims that the war in Ukraine is a hoax have been shared online as the country marked the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Thai drug dealer had plastic surgery to look like Korean man, police say

The Thai drug dealer had several facial plastic surgeries to throw off investigators, police say.

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Ukraine war: On board with Ukraine's attack helicopter crews

Ukraine pilot Roman says they need modern helicopters and explains how they evade Russia's air-defence systems.

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Ukraine war: How Russia took the south - and then got stuck

The story of Russia's rapid advance in southern Ukraine, told by the people who managed to stop it.

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Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says

Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures.

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Ukraine war: On board low-flying helicopter with renowned airman

The BBC gets rare access to a renowned airman and his ageing helicopter during a low-flying mission.

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EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak.

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US media drop Dilbert comics over creator's racist tirade

The comic strip's creator Scott Adams said white people should "get the hell away" from black people.

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Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match

They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling.

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Alex Murdaugh trial: Power, privilege, and the downfall of a dynasty

In a dramatic fall from grace, top lawyer Alex Murdaugh is on trial for murdering his wife and son.

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Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.

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Five key takeaways from the Berlin Film Festival

The Berlinale is showcasing films on violence, sexual freedom, and unconventional love.

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Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.

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Thousands of tattooed inmates pictured in El Salvador mega-prison

Suspected gang members are pictured in huge new prison, part of El Salvador's "war on crime".

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NI Protocol: UK and EU appear to be on brink of new Brexit deal

A No 10 source describes negotiations as "positive" and talks are set to continue over the weekend.

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LA snow dusts Hollywood sign as winter storm tightens grip

San Francisco breaks a 132-year record low temperature, and snow is forecast for the Mojave Desert.

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Nigeria election 2023: Millions vote in tightest-ever poll

The two-party system which has dominated since the end of military rule in 1999 is under threat.

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Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.

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Turkish journalists detained over earthquake reports

Press freedom groups criticise a new "disinformation law" used to target reporting on the disaster.

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Ukraine vigil: Helen Mirren tears up reciting poem in London

The actress was among the speakers at a vigil held at Trafalgar Square to mark one year since the war began.

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Ukraine war: Vuhledar, the mining town Russia wants to take

Orla Guerin reports from Vuhledar, an eastern Ukrainian town Russia is desperate to capture.

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Warning of radioactive risk to water from North Korea nuclear tests

A Seoul-based group flags leakage of radioactive materials into groundwater as a major concern.

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Ukraine war: The friends who fought Russia's invasion

Jeremy Bowen catches up with two Ukrainian students who chose to fight when Russia's invasion began.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023

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

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Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary

On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days.

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Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider

Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule.

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Los Angeles meteorologists marvel at blizzard warnings

It's usually sunny and warm in Southern California, but area forecasters are experiencing a first

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Ukraine war: Big mistake for Russia to suspend nuclear arms treaty, Biden says

On Tuesday President Putin said Moscow would suspend participation in the New Start treaty.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer Eric R Holder Jr gets 60 years in prison

Eric R. Holder, Jr. receives 60 years to life for the murder of the Grammy-nominated rapper in LA.

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Donald Trump says officials 'indifferent' after Ohio train derailment

The former president says officials "changed their tune" after he announced a visit to Ohio.

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Selfie image shows US pilot flying over Chinese 'spy balloon'

The image, shot from the plane cockpit, reportedly has "legendary status" within the Pentagon

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Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state.

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Starbucks launches olive oil coffee drinks in Italy

The world's biggest coffee chain entered the Italian market in 2018 and has around 20 stores in the country.

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Russians in Putin's chokehold turn a blind eye to war

Most prefer to let the Kremlin get on with its war, but keeping their heads down means moral compromises.

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Winds lash Madagascar's coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall

Gusts above130km/h (81mph) cause a storm surge, ripping off roofs and killing at least one person.

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Ram Rahim: Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the last year out of jail.

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South Korea court recognises same-sex couple rights for first time

A court rules in favour of a couple who were denied health insurance, saying that was discrimination.

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Uber, Ola, Rapido: Jobs at risk as Delhi bans motorbike taxis

The Delhi government has asked ride-sharing apps to halt motorbike taxi services over licensing issues.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Baby pulled from the rubble reunited with aunt and uncle

The newborn girl is adopted by her aunt and uncle who name her after her late mother, Afraa.

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Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power

The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.

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How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm

ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.

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Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand

Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in an immigration centre.

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George Santos tells Piers Morgan: I've been a terrible liar

George Santos tells Piers Morgan his embellishments were not about "tricking the people".

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Cambodia: Angkorian crown jewellery handed over in London

The secret collection of 77 items from the Angkorian period has stunned antiquities experts.

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Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China

The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month.

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Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana

The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake.

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The young Anglo-Indians retracing their European roots

Members of the dwindling community are on a quest to reconnect to help preserve their culture.

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Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign.

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North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island.

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China may give Russia weapons for Ukraine war, Anthony Blinken warns

The US secretary of state said Beijing was considering "lethal support" for Russia in Ukraine.

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Syrian earthquake victims being sent 'home' from Turkey for burial

The bodies of some of the more than 2,300 Syrians who died in Turkey are being repatriated by their families.

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Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria says

Syria's army says a soldier is among the dead, after rockets hit a high-security area of the capital.

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Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says

The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal.

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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral.

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US and Canada abandon search for three flying objects shot down

Efforts to find the objects downed over Alaska, Lake Huron and the Yukon ended without finding debris.

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Mexican rescue dog dies while saving lives in Turkey

After saving two earthquake survivors in Turkey, a Mexican rescue dog named Proteo died on the job.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Survivors rescued after 278 hours under flattened buildings

The three men are found alive under the rubble some 278 hours after the earthquake hit Turkey.

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Another six-year-old boy brings gun to school in Virginia

One mother says the boy threatened to shoot her daughter in a PE class before police were called.

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Ukraine War: Over 30,000 Wagner fighters injured or killed in Ukraine, says US

Poorly trained convicts make up 90% of the Russian mercenaries killed, according to a US estimate.

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Shape-shifting robot melts itself to escape lab jail

Within minutes, the Lego-like figure is seen moving behind bars, then liquefying itself to freedom.

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Taiwan finds crash site of suspected Chinese weather balloon

The balloon crashed on an island and Taiwan says there is no cause to "jump to conclusions".

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US cancer patient developed 'uncontrollable' Irish accent

Despite never having been to Ireland, the North Carolina man spoke with a "brogue" until his death, say researchers.

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Ohio town rues chemical train derailment as 'our Chernobyl'

Residents of this close-knit community fear the railroad disaster has changed their lives forever.

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Why spy balloons are still useful in era of drones and satellites

A technology first used during the French Revolutionary Wars remains in demand today for good reasons.

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The race across Europe to build green steel plants

A project is under way in northern Sweden which will drastically cut CO2 emissions in making steel.

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Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China?

South Africa is taking part in a naval exercise with Russia and China, to the dismay of the US.

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Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month

The Infowars host has nearly $10m in assets, and his outgoings include childcare, alimony and home upkeep.

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Texas shooting: One dead in El Paso shopping centre attack

Another three people were injured in El Paso, and two suspects are now in custody, US police say.

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US-China chip war: ASML says China employee stole data

Leading chip equipment maker ASML says it reported the breach to Netherlands and US authorities.

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FBI searches Biden papers at University of Delaware

Investigators retrieved multiple boxes from the college and are said to be reviewing the material.

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Elderly in China protest over slashed health benefits

A second round of protests in seven days place fresh pressure on leader Xi Jinping.

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Is Disney's magic spell wearing off?

Under pressure to boost profit, Disney is doing what has worked for 100 years: rebooting the classics.

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Big crowd gathers for sea turtle return home

After being rescued and getting a tumour removed, the sea turtles were returned to the ocean.

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Alice, Darling: The film putting coercive control in the spotlight

Why Mary Nighy's film, starring Anna Kendrick, is getting audiences talking about toxic relationships.

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Cambodia: 'Every newsroom I work in gets silenced'

VOD is the latest in a line of independent media outlets to be stifled in Cambodia.

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Louis Vuitton picks Pharrell Williams to lead men's designs

The role was previously held by high-profile designer Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

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United flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive

Passengers reportedly screamed as the flight from Hawaii plunged 1,400ft before the plane recovered.

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Ethiopia war in Tigray: Eritrean soldiers accused of rape despite peace deal

A 2022 peace deal halted Ethiopia's two-year civil war. Women say it did not stop the violence.

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Tunisia: President Kais Saied's critics arrested in crackdown

The head of an independent radio station is the latest to be held in a wave of arrests.

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Earthquake-hit Syria to open two more border crossings for aid delivery - UN

The two crossings into opposition-held north-western Syria will be open for three months, the UN says.

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Australian boy, 8, dies of suspected electrocution at Fiji resort

Police say Cairo Winitana was found "motionless" in a garden and believe he died of electrocution.

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Valentine's Day: How fake dates help Indians find love and intimacy

From dating surrogates to relationship coaches, Indians are turning to new ways to navigate love and desire.

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Turkey earthquake: Little boy rescued after 105 hours in quake rubble

Aras, aged five, lost his two siblings and his father when the quake hit Turkey's city of Kahramanmaras.

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Name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day

A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to an animal.

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Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts

The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees.

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New Zealand storm Gabrielle: Tense wait as ex-cyclone moves over North Island

Some people have been told to evacuate there homes and the worst weather is expected on Monday.

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Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble

Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell find the man, after 20 hours of digging.

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Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age

A cave in Canada has been declared a globally significant location to preserve a rare amphipod.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war

Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are "likely accurate".

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Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.

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The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight

Exiled after competing in France while failing to wear a hijab, Sadaf Khadem says it is now her home.

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Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago.

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Alex Murdaugh: The US murder trial obsessing true crime tourists

A wealthy lawyer from a prominent South Carolina family is accused of killing his wife and son.

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AKA shot dead: Top South African rapper killed with friend

Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand braces for storm after record floods

Residents are on edge as parts of the North Island prepare for more severe weather.

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Crisis upon crisis: Why it's hard to get help to Syria after earthquake

Little foreign aid has arrived in the country - and promises of better access may not change much.

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15 homes, just three survivors - the community lost under one Turkish apartment block

A window with a butterfly print curtain is the first clue in a story about loss in a devastating quake.

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Florida expands governor's power to move migrants

Democrats says the relocations are "human trafficking", but Republicans say it's "humanitarian".

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Canada appeals ruling to repatriate citizens in Syria

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is one of the four men a court ordered Canada to repatriate.

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Macron mulls stripping Putin of France's top honour

The Russian president was given the Legion d'Honneur in 2006 by then-President Jacques Chirac.

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Ukraine war: More blackouts after 'massive' Russian attack

Kyiv says Russia used missiles and drones in its Friday morning's strike on power networks.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: New-born and mother saved after four days in rubble

Ten-day-old Yagiz was retrieved from ruins in southern Turkey following Monday's deadly earthquakes.

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US congresswoman throws hot coffee at lift attacker

The shocking attack on Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig does not appear to be politically motivated.

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Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 February 2023

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

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The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system

With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history.

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Japan arrests 'Luffy' robbery suspects after Philippine deportation

The men had allegedly organised a wave of crimes in Japan from their Philippine jail.

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Kerala transgender couple's 'tears of joy' as baby born early

Zahad and Ziya, whose pregnancy photos made headlines, say their baby is fine after being born early.

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Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major shake-up of firm

The cuts come as boss Bob Iger presented his set of financial figures since his shock return to the firm.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky asks France and Germany for fighter jets

After convincing the West to supply tanks, Ukraine's president is now on a mission to get aircraft.

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Twitter outage sees users told they are over daily tweet limit

Some users reported being notified they were over the tweet-per-day limit, even if they had not posted.

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Nigeria election 2023 in Katsina: 'You let kidnappers take me, now you want my vote'

Kidnapping gangs have spread terror across Nigeria - how will this affect this month's elections?

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Droughts leave cargo riverboats high and dry

Falling river levels are affecting the use of cargo riverboats around the world.

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Ramcharitmanas: The Hindu epic poem causing a political storm in India

The famous 16th-Century poem Ramcharitmanas has become a battle ground over claims it's discriminatory.

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Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response

Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends the government's response as Syria struggles to get much needed aid.

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Ukraine war: Borrowed time for Bakhmut as Russians close in

This small Ukrainian city has been at the centre of an epic six-month battle on the front line.

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US-China trade hits record high despite rising tensions

Imports and exports between the world's two biggest economies totalled more than $690bn last year.

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State of the Union: How Brandon Tsay is shouldering the spotlight

Brandon Tsay disarmed a gunman. The president praised him during Tuesday's big speech.

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A secret room that saved this girl's life

Behind the sale of a masterpiece painting is the story of a Jewish girl's extraordinary escape from the Nazis.

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Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on

The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed.

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New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia

Separatists say they will execute the man unless Jakarta negotiates over the independence of West Papua.

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Turkey earthquake: Where did it hit and why was it so deadly?

Two earthquakes have killed more than 2,000 people in southern Turkey and northern Syria.

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Boeing: Plane maker plans to cut 2,000 office jobs this year

The firm will outsource about a third of the roles to India as it focuses on engineering and production.

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When a Canadian weather balloon went rogue

A stray research balloon survived 1,000 rounds of ammunition from fighter jets on its travels back in 1998.

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Following the State of the Union speech is no easy task

Politicians tasked with speaking after the president's grandiose appearance face mounting pressures.

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South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot

The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's wine industry.

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Turkey Earthquake: 'People are still trapped under the rubble'

Rescue teams search for survivors after a devastating earthquake shakes Turkey and Syria.

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CCTV captures moment deadly earthquake struck

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks Turkey and Syria, killing scores of people.

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Turkey earthquake: Video shows destroyed buildings

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck south-east Turkey, demolishing buildings and killing scores of people.

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Ukraine war: The five key cities and towns in Russia's sights

There are signs Russia is preparing a new offensive - James Waterhouse in Kyiv looks at Moscow's objectives.

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Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures

All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

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Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people's minds.

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Video appears to show China 'spy' balloon being shot down

The white balloon - which the US has confirmed bringing down - is seen falling through the sky.

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Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's ex-president, dies aged 79

The former president, who seized power in a coup in 1999, survived numerous assassination attempts.

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Wealthy UK family to apologise in Grenada over slave-owning past

The Trevelyan family, who owned more than 1,000 African slaves in the 19th Century, will also pay reparations.

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'Now I deliver food, but once I played football for my country'

Poulami Adhikari played in India's under-16 team, but had to stop when her family fell on hard times.

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Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis

Rampant inflation is a key issue for voters as Turkey’s President Erdogan faces elections in May.

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Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued.

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Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs.

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China urges calm over 'spy' balloon in US airspace

The US condemns China's intrusion as the Pentagon reports a second Chinese balloon over Latin America.

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Venezuela's slow economic recovery leaves poorest behind

A crisis-hit economy shows signs of life – but in the capital, some are still barely scraping by.

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Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try

Sensible Juliette Lamour, 18, immediately turned to a financial planner, or Dad, as she calls him.

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Eurovision 2023: John Lydon fails in bid to be Ireland's act for Liverpool

Public Image Ltd, which John Lydon formed after the Sex Pistols split, had hoped to go to the song contest.

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Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail

Award-winning film maker Jafar Panahi was seen hugging supporters after leaving Tehran's Evin prison.

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Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private.

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Eyewitness films suspected Chinese surveillance balloon

Chase Doak filmed the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon from his driveway in Billings, Montana

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New Porsche mistakenly put on sale at bargain price in China

Hundreds of would-be buyers put down a reservation fee after a dealership in China made the error.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's ex-president attended election plot meeting - senator

A former ally says Brazil's ex-leader sat in silence as an aide offered ways to discredit October's vote.

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Africa's week in pictures: 27 January - 2 February 2023

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

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40 countries 'could boycott 2024 Olympics'

Poland sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk says up to 40 countries could boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris, making the Games "pointless".

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Decade-old footage of Tyre Nichols skating goes viral

Videos of Nichols skateboarding have resurfaced on social media after his death.

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US black history syllabus changed after 'woke' claims

Topics including Black Lives Matter and reparations for slavery are now listed as optional.

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Russian army officer admits: 'Our troops tortured Ukrainians'

The former senior lieutenant tells the BBC he witnessed the mistreatment of prisoners.

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Anger and hope for change at Tyre Nichols funeral

People in Memphis said they did not need to watch the bodycam to know how police behave in their city.

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Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters

He was the highest-ranking Catholic from Australia but faced accusations of child sexual abuse.

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Panchayat: The rural drama that became India's most-loved show

Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job in a remote Indian village.

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Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack

The killer went on the rampage in November 2020, killing four and wounding many others.

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