The BBC spoke with comedians around the world about what it's like when a gag lands really, really badly.
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
The African migrants who Italy accuses of people smuggling
Hundreds of migrants, many of them minors, are ending up in prison in Italy charged with trafficking.
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Kevin Lee: The Briton who plays the bad guy in China's patriotic movies
Actor Kevin Lee has carved out his niche - playing the Western villain in China's patriotic films.
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In Kyiv Suburb, Ukrainian Military Claims a Big Prize
By Andrew E. Kramer and Daniel Berehulak via NYT World https://ift.tt/n51UI9...
Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slap, Academy says
The body also says it has initiated "disciplinary proceedings" against Smith for hitting Chris Rock.
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U.S. intelligence suggests that Putin’s advisers misinformed him on Ukraine.
By Julian E. Barnes, Lara Jakes and John Ismay via NYT World https://ift.tt/ZtTGwv...
Bruce Willis Has Aphasia and Is ‘Stepping Away’ From His Career
By Maya Salam via NYT Movies https://ift.tt/SLmKf4...
Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West
The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Joe Biden signs anti-lynching bill in historic first
The US Congress has previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation more than 200 times.
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Ukraine daily round-up: Peace talks produce first sign of progress
Russia says it will reduce military operations in two key areas - but Ukraine and the US remain sceptical.
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Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence on Oscars slap
Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars.
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Why the Red Cross has to be neutral in the Ukraine conflict
The ICRC is worried that its operations might be undermined by misinformation about its work.
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Ukraine war: Snake Island soldier receives a medal from his region
The soldier and his colleagues were thought to have been killed on the first day of the war.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
War in Ukraine: Graphic protest by Russian artist Yevgenia Isayeva
Yevgenia Isayeva doused herself in fake blood and chanted, "my heart bleeds" in the solo protest.
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Federal Judge Finds Trump Most Likely Committed Crimes Over 2020 Election
By Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/PbkhVZ...
Academy Condemns Will Smith for Slap at Oscars and Opens Inquiry
By Nicole Sperling, Matt Stevens and Julia Jacobs via NYT Movies https://ift.tt/TCkUjw...
The Best and Worst Moments of the 2022 Oscars
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Monday, March 28, 2022
Russian oligarchs: Where do they hide their 'dark money'?
Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it.
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Beatings and forced abortions: Life in a North Korea prison
A new investigation sheds more light on human rights violations in North Korean prisons.
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In Chernihiv, civilians are trapped as hospitals and schools attacked
Residents and officials in Chernihiv say Russian forces are deliberately targeting civilian sites.
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Ukraine war: Medical students back in India left in the lurch
Students face an uncertain future as completing their medical degree remains a challenge.
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Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera
Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera.
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Army boss raises partition fears: Ukraine round-up
Ukraine's military intelligence chief fears a Korea-style outcome as Biden's jab at Putin makes further waves.
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Afghanistan: Taliban bars BBC TV programmes from schedules
Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content.
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El Salvador: State of emergency after 62 gang killings in a day
The 62 deaths recorded on Saturday make it the country's most violent 24-hour period for 30 years.
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Sunday, March 27, 2022
Nigeria - where President Buhari had to say sorry for a power cut
The lights went out across Nigeria when fuel shortages coincided with the collapse of the power grid.
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Soldiers on patrol outside Kyiv confront Russian drone threat
On patrol with a Ukrainian defence unit carrying out aerial reconnaissance around Kyiv.
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In Georgia, a Campaign Fueled by Trump’s Revenge Sputters
By Maya King via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/oNDhcB...
Sidney Poitier's daughter on his Oscars legacy
Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema.
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How Black Women Saw Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Hearing
By Patricia Mazzei, Tariro Mzezewa and Jill Cowan via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/K2wxE7...
War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power - Biden
A White House official says the US president was not calling for a regime change.
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Ukraine war: Five wounded after explosions hit western city of Lviv
Lviv has become a hub for thousands of refugees fleeing other parts of Ukraine since Russia's invasion.
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War in Ukraine: Musicians perform emotional concert in Kharkiv metro station
Musicians performed the concert at a metro station in Kharkiv, being used as a makeshift shelter.
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Saturday, March 26, 2022
Ethiopia's civil war: The women who paid the price
The BBC speaks to victims of sexual violence as rights groups say rape was used as a weapon of war.
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Gretchen Whitmer: Court hears of violent plot to abduct US governor
A former co-conspirator said the accused plotters were seeking the "ignition" for a second civil war.
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War in Ukraine: Change of emphasis or admission of failure by Moscow?
Moscow now says the main aim is to "liberate" eastern Ukraine - a change of emphasis or more?
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Next stop Kyiv - the battle on the capital's outskirts
In Irpin, only a few civilians remain as volunteers bolster defences a few miles from Kyiv.
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Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns
New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading "fake news" about Russia's armed forces.
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North Korea Hwasong-17 launch gets Hollywood-style effects
The Hwasong-17 is a new, powerful intercontinental ballistic missile - and the country's largest weapon.
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Friday, March 25, 2022
Sanctions: Have they worked?
Sanctions are used by countries as a diplomatic tool, but they don't always have their intended effect.
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Sanctions: Have they worked?
Sanctions are used by countries as a diplomatic tool, but they don't always have their intended effect.
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Ukraine War: Civilians abducted as Russia tries to assert control
The UN has documented almost 40 cases of politicians, journalists and activists being abducted.
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US charges four Russians over hacking campaign on energy sector
US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide.
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4 Die After Falling From Balcony in Swiss Resort Town
By Emma Bubola via NYT World https://ift.tt/aLbXq8...
Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton over Russian collusion allegations
Donald Trump's campaign was accused of conspiring with Russian agents to influence the 2016 election.
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Ukraine war: The dangers faced by front line fighters in Kharkiv
A month into the war, Mark and Vlad, both 22, show the BBC the perils they face every day in Kharkiv.
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Ukraine war: Digging a grave for my stepfather, killed in Mariupol
Viktoria’s stepfather died when the car taking him to hospital was blown up during fighting in Mariupol.
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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Madeleine Albright, First Woman to Serve as Secretary of State, Dies at 84
By Robert D. McFadden via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/NZMpQr...
Madeleine Albright: First female US secretary of state dies
Tributes are being paid to the Czech immigrant who became the first woman to hold the top post in US diplomacy.
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Ukraine war: Russian journalist Oksana Baulina killed in Kyiv shelling
Oksana Baulina died while filming destruction caused by Russian shelling in a Kyiv neighbourhood.
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Trying to Solve a Covid Mystery: Africa’s Low Death Rates
By Stephanie Nolen via NYT Health https://ift.tt/9t7B5j...
A Starbucks store in Seattle, the company’s hometown, votes to unionize.
By Peter Eavis via NYT Business https://ift.tt/r2UMSD...
Disney Employees Walk Out Amid Furor Over Florida Legislation
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Albright - a trailblazer for women on the world stage
Originally born in Czechoslovakia, Albright became a trailblazer for women on the world stage.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The Russians trapped on a Thai island as war rages in Ukraine
Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Phuket, unable to go home.
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Bucking Republican Trend, Indiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Bill
By Mitch Smith and Eduardo Medina via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/7BvsCV...
Driver in pick-up truck flipped by Texas tornado
Watch the moment the vehicle is tossed in the air by the twister as storms swept across Texas.
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Florida governor rejects transgender swimmer's win
Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs a proclamation recognising runner-up Emma Weyant as the winner of the highest US national college swimming title.
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Disney staff stage walkout over Florida gender law
Protest organisers want the company to do more to oppose the recently passed "Don't Say Gay" bill.
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A bomb hit this theatre hiding hundreds - here's how one woman survived
The BBC speaks to survivors of the Mariupol theatre attack, who describe for the first time what happened.
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The 3 Russian cyber-attacks the West most fears
US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario?
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Ukraine: Impossible choices for surrogate mothers and parents
Hundreds of Ukrainian women are pregnant with other people's children - creating a web of complex problems.
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Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters
Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers.
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Texas is battling over 170 wildfires
Over the past week, wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres across the US state.
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Mariupol: Four reasons the city matters so much to Russia
The most bombarded city in Ukraine’s war with Russia is key to Moscow’s military campaign.
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Monday, March 21, 2022
Omicron vs Zero-Covid: How long can China hold on?
China's worst outbreak in two years has got some questioning how long it can hang on to its strategy.
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Oscars 2022: Five ways the Academy is trying to stay relevant
The Academy Awards return this Sunday, but they face a battle to raise their viewing figures.
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Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones'
Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing.
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Kenya’s Killer Roads: Dodgy driving licences and dangerous vehicles in Kenya
Kenya’s road accidents and deaths are on the rise, Africa Eye reveals cracks in Kenya’s road safety systems.
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Ukraine conflict: The wounded children of Putin's war
Survivors from the bombardment of Mariupol are bearing the physical and mental scars of the conflict.
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Inside a children's hospital and pressure on Russian artists - Ukraine war round-up
Ukrainian children suffer in hospital, and musicians are banned from Russian radio for opposing the war.
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Sunday, March 20, 2022
Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin
The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir Putin.
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War in Ukraine: Anti-war opinions can cost Russians their jobs
The BBC hears from three people whose opposition to the war cost them their employment.
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How Sydney's Harbour Bridge opened 90 years ago
How Sydney's Harbour Bridge opened 90 years ago
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Breakdancing changed my life
A dancer from Vietnam says breaking kept him away from drugs and helped him deal with family problems.
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‘Stealth’ Omicron Is Stealthy No More: What’s Known About the BA.2 Variant
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Saturday, March 19, 2022
Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war
Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far.
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Abramovich's jet among 100 planes grounded by US
The US government has grounded 100 Russia-affiliated aircraft believed to have violated US export controls
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Friday, March 18, 2022
Covid-19: Is the world ready for a great re-opening?
We asked our journalists around the world to give us a snapshot of life two years into the pandemic.
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13-Year-Old Boy Drove Truck That Hit Van in Texas, Killing 9, Officials Say
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Shells rain down on Kharkiv as Ukraine's army stands firm
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville and Darren Conway are in Kharkiv, where Ukraine's army has repelled Russia for three weeks.
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Ukraine conflict round-up: Putin's peace demands and a new 'Russian wall'
Rescue workers search for survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing as Russia's advance grinds on.
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Child, 13, driving pickup in deadly Texas crash that killed nine
A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say.
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Ukraine conflict: Putin lays out his demands in Turkish phone call
Russia's president revealed his peace conditions in a phone call - the BBC spoke to someone who listened in.
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Jeff Zients to Leave as Biden’s Covid Czar and Be Replaced by Ashish Jha
By Michael D. Shear and Sheryl Gay Stolberg via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DkcTdX...
War in Ukraine: Life on the Kharkiv frontline
BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from Ukraine's second biggest city, torn apart by war.
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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Ukraine war: Russians grieve for fallen soldiers
Two weeks since the last official death toll, funerals of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine continue.
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Hijab verdict: What it means for religious freedom in India
A court has ruled the hijab is not "essential" to Islam, but who should make such a decision?
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Ukraine war: Russia attacks theatre sheltering civilians, Mariupol says
The building in the besieged city of Mariupol was sheltering up to 1,200 people, the deputy mayor says.
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Ukraine conflict: Biden brands Putin a 'war criminal'
The off-the-cuff remark prompts Russia to call the comment "unforgiveable rhetoric".
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War in Ukraine: Fourth Russian general killed - Zelensky
The news raises questions on why senior Russian officers are getting so close to the fighting.
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Nine Dead, Including Coach and Six College Golfers, in Texas Wreck
By Alan Blinder via NYT Sports https://ift.tt/WMxEl8...
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
A Fox News crew in Ukraine was caught in fighting, leaving two journalists dead.
By Michael M. Grynbaum via NYT Business https://ift.tt/jmNRUA...
Ukraine war: European leaders risk train ride to meet Zelensky
Three European PMs and the head of Poland's ruling party make a hazardous journey to Kyiv for talks.
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Russia sanctions Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others
The measures block their entry into Russia but will not impede necessary high-level contacts.
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Ukraine war: Hostages as Russian forces occupy hospital, official says
Doctors and patients are prevented from leaving Mariupol's main hospital, the deputy mayor says.
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Marina Ovsyannikova: TV protest 'was my own decision'
The Russian state TV employee who staged an anti-war protest during a live bulletin speaks to reporters outside court.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
War in Ukraine: What happened on day 19 of Russia's invasion
Drone footage shows destruction of Mariupol, and protesters target an oligarch's London mansion.
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Ukraine war: Pub dedicated to Hemingway destroyed in Kharkiv
The Old Hem pub in Kharkiv was a well-known hangout for young poets and musicians.
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Ukraine war: Demonstrator disrupts Russia's flagship evening news broadcast
The placard she held read: “Stop the war, don’t believe propaganda, they’re lying to you”.
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Pensioner arrested after dismembered body found in New York
Surveillance footage showed a woman riding an electric wheelchair while sitting on a human leg.
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Putin changes law on leased jets to keep them flying
The Russian president signs new law allowing foreign-leased jets to keep flying in Russia.
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Ukraine war: Missile explodes in front of civilian walking in Kyiv
Footage shows the moment a missile explodes in the street, in front of a person walking through a park.
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Monday, March 14, 2022
Ukraine war: Russians fire warning shots at Kherson rally against occupation
Residents in the city are seen chanting and waving Ukrainian flags as Russian tanks pass by.
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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 18 of Russia's invasion
A military base near the Polish border is attacked, and the UK announces a scheme to house refugees.
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Poland feels the strain of Ukraine's refugees
The eastern town of Zamosc has welcomed thousands of refugees but locals wonder how long they can cope.
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Brent Renaud: Friend of US journalist killed in Ukraine speaks to BBC
Mea last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine.
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Naomi Osaka Brought to Tears by Heckler at Indian Wells
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Sunday, March 13, 2022
Isak Munda: The Orissa labourer who became a YouTube star
Isak Munda says the platform has changed his life since he started posting videos.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban landscape'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Indian evacuee: The kindness of Ukrainians saved my life
From an airstrike bunker to his mum's relieved hugs, Vishnu tells how he and his dog fled Ukraine to India.
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Will Russia's attack on Ukraine help thaw US-Venezuela relations?
The ban on Russian oil exports is causing prices to surge, and leaders are revisiting some awkward friendships.
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Ukraine: 'Not all Russians support this war'
Yevgeny says it is his responsibility as a Russian to help Ukrainians.
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How a Line of Russian Tanks Became an Inviting Target for Ukrainians
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She Killed Two Women. At 83, She Is Charged With Dismembering a Third.
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Saturday, March 12, 2022
Ukraine: How China is censoring online discussion of the war
The authorities are struggling to keep a lid on pro- and anti-Russian views being discussed online.
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Australia floods: 'I'm angry it's happening again'
Australians are reeling from one of their worst natural disasters, but many despair at a sense of déjà vu.
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Alec Baldwin Seeks to Avoid Liability in Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting
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Disney apologises for 'silence' on 'Don't Say Gay' bill
It comes after the BBC is shown a letter which also claims "gay affection" is cut from Pixar content.
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Battle for Mykolaiv: 'We are winning this fight, but not this war'
In the southern city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian forces are battling to stop the Russian advance.
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Man returns to totally destroyed neighbourhood
In Kharkiv, a former resident takes a look around and sees the damage from Russia's assault.
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Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for Four Decades, Dies at 81
By Vimal Patel via NYT Arts https://ift.tt/8NW3Ve...
Friday, March 11, 2022
Ukraine conflict: Growing numbers of firms pull back from Russia
Reputational risk and practical difficulties are making it harder to do business in the country.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Foreign fighters go to join defence
Nearly 20,000 international volunteers have signed up to fight alongside Ukrainian forces, officials say.
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Ukraine war: 'I have 20 children here, please send help'
Tens of thousands of children in Ukrainian state care are in desperate need to get out of the country.
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Watch: Our correspondent on the front line, with Ukraine’s troops
The BBC spent a week with Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they fight to stop a further Russian advance.
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Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack
Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down.
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Ukraine: Preparing to defend Odesa
The Ukrainians who have exchanged practising law for making Molotov cocktails.
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Police bodycam shows Black Panther director Ryan Coogler's arrest
Coogler was mistaken for a bank robber when he gave a written note to a teller - and was detained
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IS confirms leader Qurayshi's death and names successor
The US says Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up during a raid in Syria last month.
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
Ukraine war: Children of the Soviet era running from Russia
A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad.
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Ros Atkins on... food price rises and the Ukraine war
Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.
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Brittney Griner’s Impact Is Clear as W.N.B.A. Fans Await Word From Russia
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South Korea: Opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president
Yoon Suk-yeol (R) beat the ruling party's Lee Jae-myung (L) following a close-run race.
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West fears Russia could use non-conventional weapons
Officials are "very concerned" about the risk of war between Russia and Ukraine escalating.
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Kamala Harris heads to Poland amid Nato fighter jet rift
The US rejected an offer by Poland to transfer jets to the US as a step to sending them to Ukraine.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Ros Atkins on… The UK’s refugee response
Ros Atkins looks at the UK's response to refugees fleeing Ukraine, and its family visa scheme.
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McDonald's to temporarily close its 850 stores in Russia
The fast food chain said it was responding to the "needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine".
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Guy Reffitt: First trial of US Capitol riot ends with conviction
The first person to face trial over the 6 January storming of the US Capitol is found guilty on all counts.
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Ukraine war: Civilians leave Irpin after days of fighting
The town of Irpin has been devastated after days of heavy fighting and bombardment from Russian forces.
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In full: Ukrainian President Zelensky's message to UK
President Zelensky makes an historic address in the House of Commons about the invasion by Russia.
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Minneapolis Teachers Begin Strike After Talks Fail
By Jacey Fortin via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ns13mo...
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?
Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector.
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Ukraine: Documenting the war on TikTok
Valerisssh has posted videos online of her standing outside shelled buildings.
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War in Ukraine: Five times Russians have stood up for Ukraine
Videos from social media show some Russian citizens, at home and abroad, protesting the war in Ukraine.
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Iowa tornadoes: Seven people killed, including two children
Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.
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Ukraine war: Chernobyl workers' 12-day ordeal under Russian guard
The nuclear power plant was seized on day one of Russia's invasion, and workers have not left since.
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Family separated by war in Ukraine finally reunited
Rita and her children were trapped in Ukraine when Russia invaded. After spending a week in their basement, they've finally been reunited with Rita's husband and their father Andy.
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Monday, March 7, 2022
Ashneer Grover: Bitter BharatPe feud worries India's booming start-ups
Many entrepreneurs whose start-ups were big successes are battling with their boards for supremacy.
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Ukraine invasion: The children with cancer fleeing war at home
The NGO Herosi are trying to find places for the patients in medical care across Europe.
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Ukraine invasion: Volunteers 'working on autopilot'
Within hours of Russia’s invasion, all over Ukraine, volunteers offered their services.
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War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack
Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.
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Fast-food chains and food producers stay open in Russia, and mostly quiet about Ukraine.
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Ukraine invasion: Military couple marry on the frontline
Lesya and Valeri, both civil defence volunteers, tied the knot at a checkpoint near Kyiv.
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Sunday, March 6, 2022
Concern for basketball star detained in Russia
WNBA side Phoenix Mercury are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health" after she was detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges.
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From Grozny to Aleppo to Ukraine, Russia meets resistance with more firepower
Russia answers resistance with big guns and sieges. Ukrainians pray that will not happen to them, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv.
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Why doesn't Ukraine attack the Russian convoy? And other questions
Correspondents and experts answer questions from readers on the BBC News website
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European peace seems as fragile as ever
The shifting of European history's tectonic plates is not really that unexpected, explains Kevin Connolly.
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Russia oligarchs: The mega-rich men facing global sanctions
President Putin has for years warned Russia's richest to protect themselves against sanctions.
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Saturday, March 5, 2022
Washington’s Newest Worry: The Dangers of Cornering Putin
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Fantasy Author Raises $15.4 Million in 24 Hours to Self-Publish
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Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms
The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country.
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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day nine
Europe’s largest nuclear plant seized. Here's what you need to know after day nine of the war.
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Adulation and scandal... but arguably cricket's best ever bowler
Why Shane Warne was one of cricket's greatest ever players, and also one of its most colourful characters.
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War in Ukraine: Russians on boycotts, sanctions and cancellations
Russia is being hit by a global backlash after it invaded Ukraine. How does it feel to be shunned?
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War in Ukraine: Ukrainians living in Poland return home to aid war effort
The BBC's Mark Lowen is at the Polish border with Ukrainians hoping to aid Ukraine's war effort.
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Friday, March 4, 2022
Biden imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, 'Putin's cronies'
President Putin's spokesman is one of the latest Russians targeted in the new round of sanctions.
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Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer Brett Hankinson found not guilty in deadly raid
Brett Hankinson, who fired 10 shots during the incident, has been cleared of endangerment.
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Ukraine conflict: Telling my children why dad joined the war - Kyiv mother
Olena Gnes says it is important for her children to know their father joined Ukraine's defence unit.
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Explosive Scenes as New Zealand Police Move to End Weekslong Occupation
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Ukraine conflict: Before and after images reveal Russian destruction
These images show the aftermath of devastating Russian missile attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine.
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Thursday, March 3, 2022
Ukraine conflict: Kharkiv family desperate to treat daughter's cancer
Polina and her family are trying to flee Kharkiv after spending days sheltering in their basement.
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Crab.e.cam: The underwater crab videos captivating Australia
When an Australian fisherman tied a GoPro to his crab net, he never expected the footage to go viral.
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H&M temporarily suspends all sales in Russia
One of the world's biggest fashion retailers said it was deeply concerned about conflict in Ukraine.
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Kim Kardashian declared legally single in divorce with Ye
The famous couple were married nearly eight years ago and share four children.
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Ericsson breached US deal over Iraq corruption probe
The firm's disclosure about possible payments to IS is branded "insufficient" by US authorities.
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Ukraine crisis: Crypto exchange boss rejects Russian user ban
The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict".
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Ukraine conflict: ‘I’m water fasting with my wife so that my child can eat’
Hussain is in Kherson, Ukraine, and says he has to fast to be able to feed his child due to diminishing supplies.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Apple to halt sales and limit services in Russia
Apple is the latest firm to stop selling products in Russia and will limit Apple Pay and other services.
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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day six
TV tower attacked in Kiev and horror in Kharkiv. Here's what you need to know after day six of the war.
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‘Terror against Ukraine’: Residents flee as rockets rain down on Kharkiv
As Russia pounds Ukraine's second largest city with artillery, residents flee or hunker underground.
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Russian oligarch Fridman warns sanctions will not stop war
But Mikhail Fridman avoids criticising President Putin as it could be risky for himself and staff.
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Ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars sinks off the Azores
A ship carrying thousands of luxury cars has sunk nearly two weeks after it caught fire.
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Ukraine: Putin's miscalculations could see him strike harder
The Russian leader has always refused to back down in the past, says the BBC's John Simpson.
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Ukraine conflict: Kyiv TV tower struck by Russian missile
Authorities say five people were killed in the Russian attack on the civilian-run tower in the capital.
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Ukraine conflict: Russia's Kharkiv attacks are war crimes, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian president asks the EU to prove it is with his country, while accusing Russia of terrorism.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
The new wave of India's female Para-athletes forcing a shift in perspective
A new wave of Indian female Para-athletes are enjoying international success and forcing a change in attitudes in their home country.
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Ros Atkins on... Russia’s nuclear threat
Ros Atkins looks at the history of nuclear tensions and deals between the US and Russia.
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Uttar Pradesh elections: 'We Muslims are treated like the sacrificial goat'
Muslims in India's most polarised state say they are living like "second-class citizens".
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Ukraine conflict: Kharkiv and Chernihiv cities hit by heavy shelling
Dozens of people have been killed in Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials say.
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Ukraine invasion: 'There are no dollars - I don't know what to do!'
Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine.
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Pfizer Shot Is Far Less Effective in 5- to 11-Year-Olds Than in Older Kids, New Data Show
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Switzerland says it will freeze Russian assets, setting aside a tradition of neutrality.
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