Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation

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

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Ukraine conflict: The civilian lives lost to Russia's war

Ukraine says more than 200 civilians have been killed. Children have been caught up in the violence.

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Ros Atkins on... Western aid and Ukraine's military

The EU says it will begin shipping arms to Ukraine, the first time it has done so in a conflict.

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Ukraine conflict: Putin's war prompts dramatic German U-turn

Germany's new chancellor announces a massive increase in military spending as anti-war crowds gather.

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Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border.

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Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

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

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Biden Targets Russia With Strategy of Containment, Updated for a New Era

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West to cut some Russian banks off from Swift

The EU, US and allies will cut off a number of Russian banks from main global payment system Swift.

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Ukraine conflict: Children on their own, parents stay behind

Mothers and grandmothers lead their children into the unknown as men aged 18 - 60 must stay behind.

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Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs.

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Germany to send weapons directly to Ukraine

The move reverses Germany's long-standing policy banning weapon exports to conflict zones.

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Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment

Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader.

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Ukraine conflict: The women making Molotov cocktails to defend their city

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford visits Dnipro, where women are making Molotov cocktails to defend the city.

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Ukraine invasion: Kyiv imposes curfew amid sabotage fears

Citizens of the capital are told to stay indoors until Monday morning as Russian forces close in.

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Pakistan: Hundreds defy banned Basant kite flying festival

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

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Ukraine conflict: Refugees from Ukraine arriving at Polish border speak to BBC

One family included a 10-year-old child, who has been travelling with her mother from Kyiv for two days.

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Ukraine conflict: Gunshots heard at Kyiv train station as crowds flee

Crowds of people are gathering at Kyiv station to try and board trains as Russian troops advance.

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Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest

The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute.

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Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky vows to defend independence

The president filmed himself surrounded by his advisers on the streets of Kyiv.

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Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city.

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Russian forces seize Chernobyl nuclear power plant

The power plant, the site of a 1986 nuclear disaster, has been taken over by Russian troops.

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Ex-police officers guilty in George Floyd death

Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of denying George Floyd his civil rights.

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Russia invasion: Frontline Ukraine city holds breath amid attack

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

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As Russia attacked Ukraine, Trump again praised Putin and ridiculed Biden.

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Florida House of Representatives passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill

The legislation restricts classroom discussion around sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Ukraine conflict: Russian public divided over invasion

The BBC talks to Russians in Moscow and Rostov to find out what they think of the assault on Ukraine.

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Ukraine-Russia invasion: Europe prepares for wave of refugees

Roads out of Ukraine's major cities are jammed as many pack up and flee Russia's military invasion.

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Ukraine crisis and Africa: The effects on oil, students and bread

The war in Ukraine could threaten the economies and the stability of some African states.

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Breonna Taylor: Officer was 'reckless' during deadly raid

The trial in Breonna Taylor killing asks if officer acted with "extreme indifference" to life.

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What's Putin's next move?

The Russian leader has been keeping the world guessing. The BBC's Moscow correspondent looks for clues.

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Ukraine conflict: Where are Russia's troops?

Up to 190,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's borders.

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2 Prosecutors Leading N.Y. Trump Inquiry Resign, Clouding Case’s Future

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Seth Meyers on Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ Stumbles

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‘The Gilded Age’: What Is Fact and What Is Fiction?

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US announces full-blocking sanctions on Russia

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

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

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

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Petrópolis: A perfect storm of weather extremes and deep inequality

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

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Asia stocks fall as Ukraine-Russia tensions climb

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

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IPCC: Climate change report to sound warning on impacts

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

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Canada parliament backs Trudeau on emergency powers

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

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

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

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Got a Covid Booster? You Probably Won’t Need Another for a Long Time

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

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

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Vladimir Putin makes Donetsk and Luhansk recognition announcement

President Putin says Russia will sign treaties of friendship and support with the breakaway Ukrainian regions.

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Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine.

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Covid: Australia's border reopens to international visitors

It allows tourists to enter and families to reunite for the first time in nearly two years.

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

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

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Indian Muslim victims of hate crimes live in fear

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

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How will the Beijing Games be remembered?

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

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Bangkok: Exploring a lost world in an abandoned department store

A group of artists and architects have turned a derelict building into an art and light exhibit.

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Seven children killed in Niger 'by Nigerian air strike'

The children were killed by accident in an air strike by neighbouring Nigeria, local officials said.

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Ukraine tensions: US sounds fresh alarm over Russia invasion fears

The secretary of state says Russia is "on the brink" of invading, amid reports of an imminent attack.

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Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank.

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

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

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The man who lived in a Singapore forest for 30 years

Mr Oh, who is now 79 years old, lived in a makeshift shelter in woodland in the city-state of Singapore.

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The Nigerian artwork challenging British history in St Paul's

St Paul's Cathedral invites artist Victor Ehikhamenor to respond to the looting of the Benin Bronzes.

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Telegram: Why won’t you take my naked photos down?

A BBC investigation has found women’s nude photos shared on the social media app Telegram without their consent on a massive scale.

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Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition.

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Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

But President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to defend itself, amid a deadly rise in fighting.

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Storm Eunice carves deadly trail across Europe

At least 14 people have died as high winds leave homes without power and transport systems in disarray.

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Two Teenagers Were Fighting. Only the Black One Was Handcuffed.

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

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

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Week in pictures: 12-18 February 2022

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

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Material Recovered From Trump by Archives Included Classified Information

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

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

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Canada Protests: Police clear demonstrators in Canada's capital

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

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

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

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Indian tea start-ups search for an exotic edge

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

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Ukraine tensions: Three people injured after shell strikes nursery school

Three people were injured after a shell hit a children's music room in Ukraine's Donbas region.

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Judge rules Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children must testify in a New York probe into their business

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Ukraine tensions: Russia looking for excuse to invade, US says

President Biden alleges that Russia is plotting "a false flag operation" to justify launching an attack.

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Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests.

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Petrol tanker crash causes massive fire in Long Island, New York

A tanker truck crashed and exploded on Wednesday, spilling petrol onto street and causing a fire.

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One-word gaffe invalidates thousands of US baptisms

Some Church members come to the defence of a Catholic priest in Arizona after he resigns.

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Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil.

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Karnataka hijab controversy is polarising its classrooms

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

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Hungarian election: Orban faces toughest race so far

An independent conservative will try to topple the right-wing Fidesz government in polls on 3 April.

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PJ O'Rourke: US conservative satirist dies at 74

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

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Juan Orlando Hernandez: Former president of Honduras led away in handcuffs

The United States is seeking to extradite Juan Orlando Hernandez for alleged ties to drug traffickers.

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Russian attack on Ukraine still possible - Biden

The US president says invasion is "still very much a possibility" but the human cost would be "immense".

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Prince Andrew Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit With Virginia Giuffre

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Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust after Alec Baldwin discharged a live weapon.

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Novak Djokovic: Reaction from my colleagues 'hurt me a lot'

Novak Djokovic speaks exclusively to the BBC about his time in Covid detention in Australia last month.

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Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled archipelago

The Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean, is controlled by Britain, but claimed by Mauritius.

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Judge to dismiss Sarah Palin's New York Times libel lawsuit

Palin claimed the NY Times ruined her reputation by linking her to a deadly shooting.

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Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled islands

The Mauritian government has led a trip to the disputed islands, which are controlled by Britain.

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Kentucky mayoral candidate survives being targeted by a gunman

Craig Greenberg is unharmed after someone entered and fired shots at him. A suspect has been arrested.

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Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack.

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How Hip-Hop Inched Its Way to the Super Bowl Halftime Stage

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Jarryd Hayne: Ex-rugby star wins appeal in sexual assault case

Jarryd Hayne will face a retrial in Australia after his sexual assault convictions were quashed.

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Couple married for 91 years and still in love

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

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Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record?

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Ukraine crisis: How is Russia shaping the narrative?

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

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Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye

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

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Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting.

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Swiss vote on tobacco ad ban long after neighbours

Most European countries banned tobacco ads years ago, but the Swiss are yet to tighten their laws.

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Royal Enfield: A family's decade-long search for a missing motorbike

Arun Srinivasan spent 15 years tracking down his father's missing motorbike - a beloved black Royal Enfield.

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Guinea-Bissau's mystery deepens over drug-trafficking coup plot

Some are questioning whether Guinea-Bissau's president was really the target of a coup attempt.

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Ukraine tensions: After eight years of war, an eastern city unifies against Russia

Separatists tried to seize Kharkiv in 2014. Now the city is turning away from its old neighbour.

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Afghan woman activist released after arrest in January

Tamana Zaryabi Paryani was arrested on 19 January after taking part in a women's rights protest.

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Covid protests: Paris police fire tear gas at demonstrators

Police have already intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to get into the city.

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Nato and its role in the Ukraine crisis

The role of Nato is crucial in our understanding of Russia's troop build-up and the West's reaction to it.

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The hidden side of Ethiopia's brutal civil war

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

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Freedom Convoy: Canada court orders end to trucks' bridge blockade

The injunction comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warns of "severe" consequences for the truckers.

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Amazon deforestation: Record high destruction of trees in January

An area of trees more than seven times the size of Manhattan, New York was destroyed.

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Macron calls for calm as convoy of protestors nears Paris

The French president admits there is a Covid "fatigue" in the country ahead a banned gathering.

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Kanye wants Billie Eilish to say sorry or he'll pull out of Coachella

The rapper wants her to apologise for crowd safety comments he thinks are aimed at Travis Scott.

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Ukraine tensions: Countries tell nationals to leave over Russia threat

A host of countries advise their nationals to leave after the US warns Russia might invade.

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Ukraine tensions: Can diplomacy prevent war?

Diplomats hope that warring sides can get off the road to war but finding such a path is not easy.

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Christian Eriksen: Denmark international on returning to Premier League with Brentford

Christian Eriksen says he is lucky to be alive and will do everything he can to return to his former level after joining Brentford.

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Oregon man takes own life after misfire at bear kills brother

The man accidentally shoots his brother while loading a gun to aim at a bear on their property.

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Luc Montagnier, co-discoverer of HIV, dies aged 89

The French virologist jointly won the Nobel Prize but later drew criticism for unscientific claims.

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Solar Storm Destroys 40 New SpaceX Satellites in Orbit

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Pa Sorie: The Sierra Leonean proud to have fought in World War Two

Samuel Sorie Sesay, who died last month in Sierra Leone, fought for the British army in World War Two.

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Benin bronzes: ‘Africa wants to speak for itself’

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

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Karnataka hijab row: Protests over classroom ban spread

Protests for and against a hijab ban in classrooms in the Indian state of Karnataka have intensified.

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'Don't Say Gay': White House denounces new Florida bill

The legislation bans discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in primary school classrooms.

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ICJ orders Uganda to pay $325m for DR Congo occupation

International judges blame Uganda for the death of 10-15,000 people between 1998 and 2003.

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Drunk truck driver leaves trail of destruction in Germany

German police have arrested a man after the lorry he was driving ploughed into more than 30 cars.

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Bosnia shivers as ghost of nationalism returns

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

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Why Uganda is investing in oil despite pressures to go green

As people eye the benefits there are questions over the environmental cost and the timing.

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What India's restless Gen Z really wants

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

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

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

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Starbucks fires organisers as union threat grows

The coffee giant rejects accusations of retaliation after firing staff at one of its locations in Memphis.

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Homes engulfed as deadly landslide hits Colombia

At least 11 people are dead and 35 injured after a landslide caused by rains in central Colombia.

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Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016.

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Democracy in Africa: Spate of coups don't mean democracy's end

Two experts argue that democracy is still the way forward for the continent, despite some set backs.

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Uttar Pradesh assembly elections 2022: The Indian polls everyone is watching

With a population larger than Brazil, Uttar Pradesh state will soon start its seven-phased polls.

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Ros Atkins on... the Canada truckers protest

The BBC's Ros Atkins explains why truck drivers protesting against a vaccine mandate are blocking roads in Ottawa.

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The Jews dressing as Muslims to get around a prayer ban

Some extremist Jews reveal that they have been dressing as Muslims to enter and worship at Temple Mount/al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

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Led by a 15-year-old, Russia’s team glides past the U.S. in figure skating.

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Canada truckers protest: ‘All we want is the right to choose’

Truckers wanted the vaccine mandate gone 10 days ago. Now they will stay until all mandates end.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Freedom Convoy: Ottawa declares emergency over trucker Covid rules protests

The Canadian capital's mayor says the city is out of control with demonstrators outnumbering police.

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Tunisia judges: Top legal body turns against president

The Supreme Judicial Council vows to continue working after the president orders its dissolution.

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Cyclone Batsirai: Whole villages swept away in Madagascar

At least 10 people have been killed and nearly 50,000 displaced after Cyclone Batsirai tore through Madagascar.

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Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach

France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect.

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Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer

Large crowds in Mumbai, India, pay their respects after the legendary singer's death at the age of 92.

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Lata Mangeshkar: India singing legend dies at 92

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

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The fast fashion graveyard in Chile's Atacama Desert

Tens of thousands of tonnes of unwanted clothing from Europe and the US are being dumped in the Atacama Desert every year.

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Israel's Mossad suspected of high-level Iran penetration

The spy agency is said to have worked its way high up into Iran's security services.

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Effort to Rescue a 5-Year-Old Transfixes Morocco, Only to End Sadly

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

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

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Rayan: Moroccan boy trapped in Moroccan well for four days has died

A royal statement announced his death shortly after he was taken out after a four-day rescue effort.

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Cyclone Batsirai: Second storm in weeks hits Madagascar

Strong winds and heavy rain are reported as Cyclone Batsirai makes landfall.

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Ros Atkins on... Joe Rogan and Spotify

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

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'He gave his life for Ukraine'

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

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Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?

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

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Trump was wrong to seek to overturn Biden win, says Mike Pence

Mike Pence issues his strongest rebuttal of Donald Trump's claim over 2021 election result.

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G.O.P. Declares Jan. 6 Attack ‘Legitimate Political Discourse’

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Environmental campaigners film '100,000 dead fish' spilled into the Atlantic Ocean

The fishing boat blames a rip in a net, but campaigners accuse it of deliberately dumping the fish.

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Trump’s Words, and Deeds, Reveal Depths of His Drive to Retain Power

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How to store excess wind power underwater

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

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European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks

Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe have been hacked, the BBC has confirmed.

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Footage depicts aftermath of US raid in Syria

Photos and video show the scene where a US operation targeted the leader of the Islamic State group.

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Don Euro: Italian ex-priest jailed for extortion

Luca Morini was known for his frequent requests for contributions from his parishioners.

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Ukraine tensions: US alleges Russian plot to fake invasion pretext

One option Russia is considering is a video about a staged attack blamed on Ukraine, officials say.

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'I have had more time, silence and solitude to write'

Why authors like Isabel Allende have moved the traditional book tour online.

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Argentina drugs: Adulterated cocaine kills 16 in Buenos Aires

Officials suspect the illegal drug was either laced with poison or "cut" with another substance.

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Djokovic Covid tests were valid, Serbian officials say

Doubts have been cast over the validity of documents the tennis star submitted to enter Australia.

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Four charged in drug death of The Wire actor Michael K Williams

Officials say the suspects sold drugs to Michael K Williams one day before his overdose death.

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Jeff Zucker Resigns From CNN After Relationship With Top Executive

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Afghanistan education: Taliban running out of excuses - Malala

As some universities reopen in Afghanistan, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai spoke to the BBC.

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Havana Syndrome may be caused by ‘pulsed energy’

A new intelligence report provides another twist in the long-running mystery of US officials falling sick.

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'Electrifying' Vincent van Gogh self-portrait exhibition hailed by critics

Most major art critics award five stars to the new show at London's Courtauld Gallery.

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Under former President John Magufuli, young mothers-to-be were forced to drop out.

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A 477-mile-long megaflash crossed three southern US states. It shattered world records by 37 miles.

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Ukrainian civilians prepare as war with Russia threatens

Many Ukrainians are not convinced Russia will invade, but all the war talk is unsettling.

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Ukraine tensions: US trying to draw Russia into war says Putin

Russia's president makes a stinging attack on the US and Nato as tension continues over Ukraine.

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Syria war: Babies die from cold in storm-hit Idlib camps

Hundreds of thousands of displaced people are living in tents without warm clothes and heating.

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Germany: Police killing suspects may have been poachers

Prosecutors say a pair suspected of killing two German police officers appear to have been hunting illegally.

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The President of Ukraine says there would be 'high risk for anyone' who tries to occupy their territory.

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Moscow's mobilisation near Ukraine's border is the biggest in Europe in decades, the US says.

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US east coast digs out from blizzard

Residents are cheerfully shovelling heaps of snow in sub-zero temperatures after a numbing nor'easter.

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

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Allison Fluke-Ekren is accused of leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on US

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The US broadcaster has been criticised for helping spread misinformation - we look at some of his claims.

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Attorney, TV personality and pageant winner Cheslie Kryst is believed to have taken her own life

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The book identifies a person who may have betrayed Anne Frank and her family to the Nazis.

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