The results in many seats had been unclear after a record vote for independents and minor parties.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
How India’s first all-women newsroom is creating a media revolution
Khabar Lahariya is the first and only newsroom in India run entirely by women from marginalised backgrounds.
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You May See a New Meteor Shower in Night Skies, or Nothing at All
By Adam Mann via NYT Science https://ift.tt/0Bsed8...
Borgen: How the Danish political drama has been 'reinvented'
The series returns to Netflix this week, nearly a decade after its highly-praised original run.
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Sudan or Chad? Why a Darfur sultan regrets a twist of colonial fate
A traditional leader feels his people were dealt a cruel blow when absorbed into Sudan a century ago.
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Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no reason anyone needs a gun other than for sports or hunting.
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EU struggles to resolve Russian oil ban proposal differences
The latest round of sanctions need approval from all 27 EU members but Hungary opposes the move.
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Monday, May 30, 2022
Kenya Elections 2022: Misinformation circulating online
Misleading images and manipulated videos are already being widely shared as campaigning begins.
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The Senegalese pop star who dared to sing about rape
After rape in Senegal was finally made a serious crime, a pop star dared to tell her own story.
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The dangerous world of illegal mining in South Africa
BBC Africa Eye meets the migrants who risk everything to go deep underground in South Africa’s abandoned gold mines.
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Ukraine round-up: Zelensky in Kharkiv and a pro-Putin propaganda machine
Ukraine's leader visits the battered eastern city and a new pro-Russia site makes misleading claims.
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Brazil: Landslides and floods kill dozens in Recife region
Landslides caused by heavy rains kill at least 44 people in the region of Recife in Brazil.
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French Open: Rafael Nadal wins to set up Novak Djokovic quarter-final
Rafael Nadal will play long-time rival Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-finals after winning an absorbing five-set battle with Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime.
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Sunday, May 29, 2022
War in Ukraine: The making of a new Russian propaganda machine
A pro-Kremlin outlet was launched at the start of the invasion to target Russian-occupied Ukraine.
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Hong Kong's Omicron crisis: ‘It took just 10 days for everyone to be infected’
More than half of those to die in the latest wave to hit Hong Kong were care home residents.
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US gun laws: Kamala Harris calls for assault weapons ban
The US vice-president was attending the funeral of a woman shot dead in Buffalo, New York state.
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What Goes On Behind the Cameras at Home Makeover Shows?
By Debra Kamin via NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/S1pJP5...
Russia scraps army age limit and a bike ride from hell
France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks between President Putin and Ukraine's leader.
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Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky
In a lengthy phone call with Russia's leader, France and Germany call for "direct, serious" talks.
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Saturday, May 28, 2022
Uvalde shooting: In the face of tragedy, a Texas town turns to prayer
Many in Uvalde say they feel lost after the school massacre, but their faith is a source of strength.
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The man turning mud into eco-friendly 'concrete'
Gnanli Landrou has invented a special powder that turns earth into a greener version of concrete
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Ukraine war: Troops could quit Severodonetsk amid Russian advance - official
Russian forces are in part of Severodonetsk and could surround local troops, a local commander says.
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Japan opens up to foreign tourists after two years
Visitors from 98 countries will be allowed to enter, but some restrictions still remain.
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Palestinian report says Israel deliberately killed Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Aqla
Their investigation finds a soldier intentionally shot Shireen Abu Aqla, but Israel calls it a lie.
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Ukraine round-up: Donbas town falls as ex-reporter urges Russians to turn off TV
There has been intense fighting in Lyman and Kyiv says pro-Russian forces control most of the city.
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Friday, May 27, 2022
The 22-year-old 3D-printing schools
Maggie Grout has started an NGO that will 3D-print schools where access to education is not guaranteed.
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
Eleven newborn babies die in Senegal hospital fire
The fire is thought to have been caused by a short circuit at the hospital in Tivaouane, officials say.
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Democrats moved quickly to clear the way for votes on legislation to strengthen background checks for gun purchasers.
By Emily Cochrane and Catie Edmondson via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/L8pPZz...
'We don't want UK-EU trade war' - Irish PM
Micheál Martin says he is hopeful he will not have to contemplate tariffs against UK exports.
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Nigeria's kidnapping crisis: Should ransom payments be banned?
Businessman Lawal Ado has paid ransoms three times and says there is no other option.
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NeWater: Turning urine into beer in Singapore
Singapore's water agency came up with the drink to raise awareness of its scarcity issues.
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More than 1 in 5 adult Covid survivors in the U.S. may develop long Covid, a C.D.C. study suggests.
By Pam Belluck via NYT Health https://ift.tt/OSUfPC...
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Georgia primaries: Trump-backed Perdue trounced by Pence's pick
The governor's race in Georgia will pit Republican Brian Kemp against Democrat star Stacy Abrams.
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The Branded Marriage of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
By Vanessa Friedman and Jessica Testa via NYT Style https://ift.tt/5DVZlv...
Ros Atkins on... Russia's food war
The West has accused the Russian military of holding food supplies for millions around the world hostage.
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Texas shooting: Fifteen killed in attack at US primary school
Texas' governor says the teen gunman "horrifically, incomprehensibly" killed 14 students and a teacher.
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Ukraine war: 'This is just the beginning, everything is still to come'
As Russian attacks intensify, Ukrainians are asking whether it's better to pay for a ceasefire with land - or lives.
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Monkeypox: Cases detected in three more countries for first time
The outbreaks in Europe and America are not normal but remain containable, health officials say.
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Chinese police leak reveals human cost of Uyghur incarceration
The information includes evidence of a shoot-to-kill policy for anyone who tried to escape.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Unilateral action on NI 'will not work', US warns
A delegation from the US Congress is visiting the UK and Ireland amid heightened tensions over the NI Protocol.
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Iran building collapse: 10-storey building in ruins
Rescue teams are still searching for survivors feared to be trapped in the rubble, state media reports.
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Australia election: Five people making political history
Australia's election has ushered in political pioneers and interesting firsts across the parliament.
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Russian diplomat quits over war in Ukraine
Boris Bondarev walks out of his job in Geneva, saying he has never been more ashamed of Russia.
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Heard's team change course on Johnny Depp testimony
Supermodel Kate Moss is expected to take the stand in the final days of the high-profile trial.
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Southern Baptist Convention vilified sex abuse survivors - report
Survivors of sex abuse at the hands of clergy were stonewalled and vilified, a new report finds.
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Monkeypox virus outbreaks are containable - WHO
More than 100 cases of the virus have now been confirmed in 16 countries outside Africa.
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Monday, May 23, 2022
Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars
Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds.
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The curious case of kangaroo spotting in India
The sighting has raised alarms over networks that smuggle exotic animals to India.
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Mozambique insurgency: Why 24 countries have sent troops
Mozambique is at the heart of a global battle for influence, even though its conflict has local roots.
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Baby formula shortage: 35 tonnes of infant formula flown into the United States
The US is facing a critical shortage due to supply chain issues and the closure of a major factory.
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Colonel in Iran's Revolutionary Guard assassinated
Sayad Khodai, a senior figure in the elite Quds force, was reportedly shot dead in his car by two gunmen.
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Ukraine peace deal: Kyiv rules out ceding land to Russia
Zelensky adviser says Kyiv will not agree a peace deal with Russia that involves giving up territory.
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Sunday, May 22, 2022
What beauty parlours reveal about Somali women
Somali women are usually expected to cover up and keep quiet - beauty parlours are a welcome relief.
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'My first court case: Prosecuting my father's killers'
Shagufta Ahmed's first job was to get justice for her father, a lecturer murdered after he blew the whistle on a colleague.
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Your pictures on the theme of 'on the water'
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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Femicide: Keeping the memory of murdered women alive with maps
Geraldina Guerra tracks cases of femicide in Ecuador and maps victims' lives online so people can learn about their life as well as their death.
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Turkey: Huge rally for opposition's Canan Kaftancioglu
Canan Kaftancioglu has been convicted for insulting President Erdogan and the Turkish state.
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Australia election: How Scott Morrison ran out of miracles
Australia's defeated PM had a carefully cultivated image, but it failed him in the end.
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Zelensky: Only diplomacy can end Ukraine war
Only a negotiated solution will work, says Ukraine's president, as fighting intensifies in Donbas.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022
Non-binary in Iraq: ‘People get killed’
For Iraq's non-binary community, life is difficult and dangerous.
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The desperate journey Cubans make by water to the US
Elian Lopez hoped his life-changing journey would go smoothly - then the wind changed and sun went down.
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Cannes: Topless woman protests against sexual violence in Ukraine
The woman stripped on the Cannes red carpet to show the words "stop raping us" and the Ukrainian flag.
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Ukraine war: What might tip the balance?
The conflict has become a grinding and bloody affair, with both sides making gains and losses.
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Ukraine conflict: Missile strike on cultural centre 'evil' - Zelensky
The Ukrainian president accuses Russian forces of carrying out a missile strike against a cultural centre.
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France's mustard shortage leaves sour taste
The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine.
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Friday, May 20, 2022
North Korea: Fighting Covid with traditional medicine
As Covid spreads in North Korea, state media urges the use of traditional medicine against the virus.
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Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters
If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments.
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Assam: The wild mushrooms killing India tea garden workers
Workers in Assam's famed tea gardens are dying from eating wild mushrooms.
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Australia election: Why is Australia's parliament so white?
Australia is a multicultural country, but critics say those representing the country don't reflect this.
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Former Afghanistan official apologises for his role in the fall of the country
Hamdullah Mohib fled the country along with the president the day the capital fell.
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
Burkina Faso trapped miners: Wives heartbroken but praying for miracles
A month on after a zinc mine was flooded in Burkina Faso, relatives of those trapped refuse to give up.
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Juan Carlos: Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile
Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.
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Meet Gleb and Ukraine’s youth orchestra in exile in Slovenia
A large group of talented young musicians and their families have been evacuated out of Ukraine into Slovenia.
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Markets fall as retailers ring alarm over US economy
US shares see their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.
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Mariupol: The 80 days that left a flourishing city in ruins
The Ukrainian port which has seen some of the most intense fighting is now under Russian control.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Philly Lutaaya: The Ugandan singer who led the fight against HIV prejudice
HIV-positive Ugandan singer Philly Lutaaya was ostracised by some but his openness shifted attitudes.
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Måneskin's crazy rise to fame: 'We only slept in our own beds 10 times last year'
The Italian rock band relive the highs and lows of becoming a global success after winning Eurovision.
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China's silenced feminist: How Sophia Huang Xueqin went missing
BBC Eye investigates the disappearance of Sophia Huang Xueqin, a high-profile feminist journalist who kick-started China’s #MeToo movement.
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Mariupol: Ukraine doing everything to save remaining fighters
But Kyiv refuses to say how many soldiers are still trapped, saying such information is "sensitive".
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Buffalo shooting: Biden rebukes 'poison' of white supremacy
The suspect in a mass shooting in New York belongs to "a hateful minority", the president said.
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Mariupol: Key moments in the siege of the city
As Ukrainian fighters are evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks, how Russia has closed in on the city.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
US midterm elections- a simple guide
Two years after Joe Biden was elected, American voters return to the polls this November.
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Ukraine: Fighters evacuated from Mariupol steelworks arrive in Russian-held town
Ukraine's defence ministry says 53 heavily injured fighters were taken to the town of Novoazovsk.
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Mariupol: Hundreds of besieged Ukrainian soldiers evacuated
Ukraine says 264 fighters - some badly wounded - have been taken from the Azovstal steelworks.
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Twitter boss hits back on Musk doubts over fake accounts
Chief executive Parag Agrawal says the firm is confident that less than 5% of users are spam accounts.
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Monday, May 16, 2022
Common Medications Can Prolong Back Pain, Study Says
By Gina Kolata via NYT Health https://ift.tt/MCKFc2...
Growing evidence of a military disaster on the Donets pierces a pro-Russian bubble.
By Anton Troianovski and Marc Santora via NYT World https://ift.tt/w53QxC...
Ukraine: The children's camp that became an execution ground
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford investigates the killing of civilians in a summer camp in Bucha, Ukraine.
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1 Dead and 4 Are Critically Injured in California Church Shooting
By Christopher Mele and Eduardo Medina via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vC2bN8...
A Total Lunar Eclipse in Prime-Time: How to Watch
By Adam Mann via NYT Science https://ift.tt/CjTOE0...
Buffalo shooting: Joe Biden says US must address hate
The US president says he and his wife are praying for the victims of a racially motivated shooting.
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EasyJet offers £1,000 bonus as airlines battle to recruit staff
The airline will offer new and existing cabin crew the bonus, as carriers seek to retain and recruit workers.
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Buffalo shooting: Gunman deliberately sought black victims - mayor
Questions are being asked how the suspect carried out the attack when he was known to authorities.
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Sunday, May 15, 2022
Australia election 2022: Are Australia's refugee releases an election ploy?
As refugees detained for years are abruptly released, some think the upcoming election is the reason.
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Nova Scotia shooting: First-hand accounts heard in probe of Canada tragedy
A probe into Canada's worst mass shooting has revealed new details about killer and police response.
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Eurovision 2022: Ukraine wins, while the UK's Sam Ryder comes second
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra triumphs, while Sam Ryder gives the UK its best result since 1998.
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Eurovision 2022: Highlights of Ukraine's winning night
Ukraine won the Eurovision song contest 2022, with the UK caming second, its best result since 1998.
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Fleeing Syria 10 years on: 'We cried all the way to Jordan'
A family looks back after a decade living in the world's largest Syrian refugee camp.
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Roe v Wade: Thousands attend rallies in US cities to support abortion rights
Pro-choice supporters are concerned that the Supreme Court could overturn the legal right to abortion.
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Seven dead in shooting at Buffalo supermarket - reports
Police have arrested a suspect after multiple people were shot at a supermarket in upstate New York.
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Saturday, May 14, 2022
Conor Lamb Had All the Makings of a Front-Runner. So Why Is He Struggling?
By Trip Gabriel via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/c9Q4ts...
Republicans Need a New Leader. They’re Looking to Florida.
By Rich Lowry via NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/CDZTgP...
Nazanin tells UK PM his mistake had lasting impact
Former Iran detainee asks Boris Johnson why it took so long to get her home at No 10 meeting.
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Russian operator to suspend electricity supply to Finland
Russian operator RAO Nordic says it will cease deliveries from Saturday, citing payment problems.
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Mao Zedong scroll thieves jailed in Hong Kong
The thieves were unaware of its value and sold it to an amateur collector for less than $25 (£20).
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Dozens die as blaze guts office building in India capital Delhi
A huge fire kills at least 27 people in a four-storey commercial building near Mundka metro station.
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Friday, May 13, 2022
Spain plans menstrual leave in new law for those with severe pain
Spain could become the first European country with menstrual pain leave under a proposed law.
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Couple in India sue son for not giving them a grandchild
The Indian parents say they used up their savings raising their son and paying for his wedding.
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Coastal fire: California mansions burn as wildfires spread
Across North America, wildfire crews are gearing up for a particularly difficult season.
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Ranil Wickremesinghe: Sri Lanka's new prime minister faces uphill battle
He may enjoy good ties with India and the West but Ranil Wickremesinghe has little support at home.
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Lhakpa Sherpa: Woman climbs Everest for record tenth time
You could say single mother Lhakpa Sherpa is used to overcoming obstacles in her life.
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Ukraine: The BBC has seen evidence of possible war crimes committed by Russian soldiers
The BBC has obtained CCTV footage of the killing of two civilians in cold blood by Russian soldiers that is now being investigated by prosecutors as a suspected war crime.
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After Nude Jesse Williams Video, Theater Turns Camera on Audience
By Michael Paulson via NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3eiM1p...
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Tom Hiddleston: Why we all need monsters and myths
The Loki star on his thought-provoking role as a Victorian pastor in TV series The Essex Serpent.
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Ipob: Nigerian 'media warriors' call for killings on social media over Biafra
The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.
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The black evangelical women who'll decide who governs Brazil
Evangelical Christian women of colour were kingmakers in Brazil's last presidential election and look set to be so again.
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Passersby in Florida rush to stop moving car with ill driver
The car is seen drifting towards traffic before strangers intervened on a busy road in Florida.
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North Carolina: The moment a beach house collapsed into the sea
The stilts holding up the house gave way after being struck by high winds and strong tides.
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Ukraine war: Don’t underestimate Russia cyber-threat, warns US
A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Indian who documented first-generation immigrants in UK
The lives of Coventry's South Asian immigrants are recorded in Maganbhai 'Masterji' Patel's photos.
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Eurovision 2022: Emotions run high as Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra qualify for final
Ukrainian fans celebrated in Turin as the Kalush Orchestra cement their position as favourites to win.
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Ex-prison guard Vicky White and inmate Casey White 'planned shootout' if captured
Police said firearms were found in the vehicle the pair was driving, along with thousands in cash.
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‘If I die no-one will know’: Covid and Hong Kong’s 'cage men'
The Omicron variant overwhelmed the city's healthcare system resulting in many deaths.
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Elon Musk would reverse Donald Trump's Twitter ban
He says Twitter's decision to ban the former US president was 'morally wrong and flat-out stupid'.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Ukraine war: The stolen faces used to promote Vladimir Putin
Social media accounts using pictures copied from famous and unknown people are tweeting in favour of Russia.
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Eurovision moments - including a presidential petition
Six Eurovision commentators share their most memorable moments, including a presidential petition.
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Escaped Alabama Inmate and Officer Are Caught After Crash, Officials Say
By Christine Chung and Eduardo Medina via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lTDpw1...
Wordle: Controversial answer was unintentional - NYT
The New York Times says the choice of the solution "fetus" amid US abortion debate was a coincidence.
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Ukraine war: From fighting the Nazis with the Soviets, to fleeing from Putin's war
A Ukrainian Jew who once fought the Nazis with Russia says he had to flee to escape Putin's war.
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Ecuador prison riot: More than 40 inmates killed
Ecuador is battling a wave of deadly gang violence and has seen its worst prison riots in history.
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Monday, May 9, 2022
Philippines election: Marcos family eye return to power as country votes
Millions are casting their vote in an election that could see the Marcos family sweep back into office.
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Nigerian airlines suspend plans to ground flights
Plans to stop domestic flights in protest at the spiralling cost of aviation fuel have been suspended.
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Nigeria's Looty seeks to reclaim African art in digital form
A Nigerian designer is making NFTs of African artefacts in Western museums to help local artists.
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Ukraine war: Artist George Butler sketches conflict
Artist George Butler has recently returned to the UK after a month spent in Ukraine.
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From handshakes to hostilities: How dangerous is the situation in North Korea?
South Korea's incoming president promises to take a hard line on North Korea’s military escalations.
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UK YouTuber Benjamin Rich quizzed and fined at Russian space centre
Bald and Bankrupt vlogger Benjamin Rich says he was questioned by Russian police in Kazakhstan.
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Sunday, May 8, 2022
The return of California's butterflies
Efforts to protect these beautiful insects include driving electric tractors and hand-rearing them in a lab.
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Acid attack survivors in Mexico: 'Justice is not enough'
Carmen Sanchez launched her foundation in Mexico to help survivors of attacks rebuild their lives.
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Fergal Keane: How I found a way to live with PTSD
The BBC correspondent, who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2008, explores the effects of the condition and how it can be treated.
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Ros Atkins on... Why 9 May matters to Russia
Ros Atkins explains why Victory Day is such an important date in Russia.
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Ukraine war: Civilians now out of Azovstal plant in Mariupol, says deputy PM
All elderly people, women and children have left the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, says the deputy PM.
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Saturday, May 7, 2022
How fast food giants like McDonald's found their Indian soul
What is it about the Indian market that impels even the biggest food chains to adjust to local needs?
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Leni Robredo: The woman leading the Philippines' 'pink revolution'
She has rallied tens of thousands of young voters. But can she beat frontrunner Bongbong Marcos?
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Ethiopia war: Evidence of mass killing being burned - witnesses
Mass graves are being dug up to hide evidence of killing in western Tigray, witnesses say.
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Australia election: Welcome to Durack, a seat six times bigger than Britain
Australians head to the polls on 21 May - and in Durack, it means a massive logistical effort.
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Roe v Wade: The lawyer behind America’s landmark abortion ruling
Sarah Weddington was just 26 years old when she argued her case in front of the US Supreme Court.
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Italy orders seizure of yacht linked to Putin
The Scheherazade has been undergoing repairs and is being seized under EU sanctions.
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Saratoga Hotel: Eight dead after huge explosion in Havana
Local officials blamed a gas leak for the explosion at the five-star Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba.
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Who is Alina Kabaeva, Putin's alleged girlfriend?
The EU is proposing to sanction Alina Kabaeva, an ex-gymnast turned media boss close to President Vladimir Putin.
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Friday, May 6, 2022
Sri Lanka's energy crisis hits country's fishing industry
A lack of fuel, ice, and places to sell their catch has left fishermen in Jaffna in the lurch.
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Eurovision: Australia's Sheldon Riley's song details his autistic experience
Australia's contestant Sheldon Riley will compete in Turin with his powerful song Not The Same.
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The volunteer pilots from Germany delivering medical supplies to Ukraine
Ukraine Air Rescue is a group of self-funded pilots from Germany who fly medical supplies to the Ukrainian-Polish border, and help evacuate refugees on their return journey.
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Karine Jean-Pierre: White House names first black press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki in the top role at the end of next week.
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CCTV captures Kansas tornado churning in car park
An surveillance camera captures a tornado forming and sweeping through Andover.
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Madison Cawthorn: US lawmaker 'won't back down' after naked tape leak
"We were acting foolish, and joking. That's it," says Madison Cawthorn, the youngest US congressman.
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Elad attack: Three dead in central Israeli city
Police say the incident is a suspected terror attack, which follows a surge in violence.
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Your App Knows You Got Your Period. Guess Who It Told?
By Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Natasha Singer via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zHDIef...
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Myanmar civil war: ‘I saw my son’s body on Facebook’
After the Myanmar military entered his village, Joseph fled into the jungle but his 13-year-old was killed.
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Durban floods survivors: 'I thought the world was ending'
Moeketsi Manake and his family talk about losing everything, including their house, in the Durban floods.
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US makes biggest interest rate rise in 22 years
The Federal Reserve is under pressure as the US grapples with its worst inflation in four decades.
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Do Americans Support Abortion Rights? Depends on the State.
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Ahmadreza Djalali: Sweden alarmed by Iran's reported plan to execute doctor
A semi-official news agency says dual national Ahmadreza Djalali will be put to death this month.
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Hungary will veto EU oil ban proposal - minister
Zoltán Kovács says the proposal is against the country's interests and would ruin the Hungarian economy.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Haiti 400 Mawozo gang leader extradited to US
Haitian authorities say leader of 400 Mawozo gang was extradited to the US for kidnapping Americans.
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Ros Atkins on… Could Ukraine’s war spread to Moldova?
Ros Atkins looks at why there is concern Moldova could be drawn into war, like its neighbour Ukraine.
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Roe v Wade: US women divided on leaked abortion ruling
Overturning the right to an abortion would be a major win for some. For others, a devastating loss.
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Missing Alabama guard and inmate had 'special relationship'
A massive manhunt is underway for murder suspect Casey White and guard Vicky White.
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Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities - HRW
Witnesses tell Human Rights Watch about summary executions, torture and the beating of civilians.
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People can now get contact info cut from Google search results
The web giant makes it easier to request that results linking to contact information are removed.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
What a breakfast murder in India says about attitudes to wife beating
More than 40% women and 38% men in India say it is ok for a man to beat his wife. Why do they think so?
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How phantom forests are used for greenwashing
Governments that make forest restoration promises they don't keep are accused of greenwashing.
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Ukraine war: The southern villages holding back the Russians
Ukraine's south has seen heavy fighting as Russia seeks to take key port areas around the Black Sea.
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Why does water flow from a tree in Montenegro?
Each year in the Montenegran village of Dinosa, water can be seen gushing from the trunk of a mulberry tree.
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EU divided over how to step away from Russian energy
EU energy ministers met to discuss a possible ban on Russian oil, but members remain split.
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Monday, May 2, 2022
Qantas promises direct flights from Sydney to London and New York
Australia's carrier says its new fleet will be capable of direct flights to any city in the world.
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Andy Murray 'not supportive' of Wimbledon ban of Russian players but has no 'right answer'
Andy Murray says he is "not supportive" of players from Russia and Belarus being banned from Wimbledon but adds that there is no "right answer" on the issue.
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Shanghai lockdown: The hard life of a homeless deliveryman
Many riders face a lack of shelter and safety while delivering supplies in a locked down city.
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The Sunday Read: ‘This Was Trump Pulling a Putin’
By Robert Draper, Jack D’Isidoro, Aaron Esposito, John Woo, Corey Schreppel and Quinton Kamara via NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/uKvzEf...
The opera singer who survived the sinking of the General Belgrano
In May 1982, the Argentine cruiser the General Belgrano was sunk by British torpedoes during the war over the Falkland or Malvinas Islands.
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Dutch boy, 4, takes mother's car for a joyride
Despite crashing into two parked cars, no one was injured in the youngster's early morning escapade.
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Sunday, May 1, 2022
Ghana's e-levy adds 1.5% tax to electronic payments
A new e-levy of 1.5% on all electronic payments comes into force despite widespread opposition.
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Defecting online: How Myanmar’s soldiers are deserting the army
An underground network armed with Facebook and Telegram accounts is helping those who want to leave.
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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero's family files $400m US lawsuit
Paul Rusesabagina's family accuse the Rwandan government of abduction and torture.
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Ros Atkins on… China’s zero-Covid lockdowns
Ros Atkins looks at why the Chinese government remains committed to its policy of eliminating all outbreaks of coronavirus.
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Asylum in Denmark: Is the country guilty of double standards?
While Ukrainians are being welcomed in their thousands, the government is trying to reduce the number of non-European refugees.
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Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Charting the remarkable story of the rise of women's boxing
Women's boxing was banned in England for 116 years. This weekend, Katie Taylor will headline at Madison Square Garden. This is the story of the sport's rise - and one woman who made all the difference.
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Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks
Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal.
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Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis
Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments.
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