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UN climate summit: Race to save final deal from 2023-12-12T15:56

An earlier draft stopped short of calling for fossil fuels to be phased out. Also: Why Myanmar is now the world's leading producer of opium, and the president of a Turkish football club is arres...

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Big backlash to COP 28 draft deal from 2023-12-12T00:06

There's widespread anger and disappointment as language promising 'phase out' of fossil fuels is dropped. Also: Polish legislators give Donald Tusk, who heads a pro-European Union coalition, the...

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India rules decision to scrap Kashmir status is valid from 2023-12-11T15:53

The Supreme Court said the partial autonomy given following Indian independence had been temporary; Also: at COP 28 - a draft climate deal promises to 'reduce' fossil fuel reliance, and relaxed ...

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Argentina needs "shock treatment" to fix economy from 2023-12-11T00:37

At his swearing-in ceremony, President Javier Milei speaks of new era after decades of failure. Also: twin children of jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept her Nobel Peace Prize, and ...

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Half of Gaza's population is starving - UN from 2023-12-10T00:24

The World Food Programme says conditions have made the delivery of food almost impossible. Also: DR Congo leader compares Rwandan president to Hitler, and is it worth collecting Star Wars mercha...

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The Happy Pod: The giant Christmas 'tree' made of trees from 2023-12-09T12:01

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the Italian town of Gubbio lights its world record breaking Christmas Tree. Also: how a medical clinic in Borneo is helping...

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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire from 2023-12-09T00:36

The majority of the UN council supported an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with 13 of 15 members voting in favour. Also: Russians to compete at Paris Olympics as neutrals, and Fairytale of New Yor...

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Vladimir Putin to stand for a fifth term as Russia President from 2023-12-08T15:22

A Kremlin official said that an 'astonishing' number of people wanted Mr Putin to continue. Also: the Palestinian health ministry in the occupied West Bank says six Palestinians have been kille...

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UN says aid operations in southern Gaza can no longer be 'called by that name' from 2023-12-08T01:15

The UN's head of humanitarian affairs, Martin Griffiths, said Israel's military offensive meant there were no safe spaces left for aid agencies in southern Gaza. Also: Blinken and Cameron agree...

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Israeli forces push further into Khan Younis from 2023-12-07T15:34

Tens of thousands of Palestinians flee intense fighting throughout southern Gaza. Also: a meeting between the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, and the EU highlights differences over trade, intern...

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UN chief warns of 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza from 2023-12-07T00:39

Antonio Guterres has invoked a rarely used article, urging the Security Council to act immediately to achieve a truce. Also: President Biden makes an impassioned plea to Republicans to approve f...

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Israeli forces intensify fighting across Gaza from 2023-12-06T15:51

A journalist in Khan Younis told the BBC the ground has been shaking. The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says there's a heightened risk of atrocities. Also: the former British prime minister...

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IDF: Fiercest day of fighting in Gaza conflict from 2023-12-06T00:06

Residents in Khan Younis have told the BBC they're scared and hungry and don't know what to do. Also: Washington is to refuse visas for extremist Israeli settlers who have attacked Palestinians,...

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Israel steps up military operation in Khan Younis from 2023-12-05T15:19

The World Health Organisation says the situation in Gaza is getting worse by the hour. Also: Britain and Rwanda agree a new treaty aimed at getting the British government's centrepiece asylum po...

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US says Israel's targeted evacuations in Gaza 'an improvement' from 2023-12-05T00:15

Washington says it's too early to say if Israel is heeding US advice to protect civilians as Israel's offensive in southern Gaza continues. Also: the president of the UN climate summit says he's...

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Tens of thousands more Palestinians told to leave parts of Khan Younis from 2023-12-04T14:56

The call comes as Israel presses ahead with its military operations in southern Gaza. Also, the harrowing testimony of a Ukrainian soldier on the banks of the Dnipro, and why there will be no gi...

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Israeli forces pushing into southern Gaza from 2023-12-04T00:35

The head of the military says the operation will be no less powerful than in the north of the enclave. Also: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen say they've attacked two ships in the Red Sea, ...

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Residents of south Gaza city say Israeli strikes heaviest so far from 2023-12-03T00:47

Civilians in parts of southern Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues. Also: Russia media say police raid gay clubs in Moscow, and how does art affect our brai...

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The Happy Pod: India Tunnel Rescue Success from 2023-12-02T12:01

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, how hope and perseverance prevailed in the rescue of 41 workers trapped in a tunnel in India. Also: a set of earbuds that c...

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Hamas-run health ministry says scores killed in Gaza after fighting resumes from 2023-12-02T01:07

The Israeli military says it has struck hundreds of "terror targets" in Gaza. Also: George Santos expelled from US Congress in historic vote, and Putin's favourite conductor is to run the Bolsho...

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Israel resumes airstrikes in Gaza as ceasefire ends from 2023-12-01T14:54

The IDF said the fighting resumed after it intercepted a rocket from inside the Gaza strip, while Hamas say Israel refused to accept offers to release other hostages. Also: world leaders address...

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Blinken warns Israel it must do more to protect civilians in Gaza from 2023-12-01T01:03

The US secretary of state says damage to hospitals and water supplies seen in the north of Gaza must not be repeated in the south. Also: surprise climate cash win for poor at COP28, and Russian ...

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Temporary ceasefire extended in Gaza into a seventh day from 2023-11-30T15:58

Three people were killed by Hamas gunmen in Jerusalem hours after the ceasefire in Gaza was extended into a seventh day. Also on the programme: the UN climate summit begins in Dubai, and the for...

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More hostages released from Gaza on sixth day of truce from 2023-11-30T00:36

Thirty Palestinian prisoners are also due to be freed from Israeli jails. Also: US says it has foiled alleged plot to kill Sikh activist, and astronomers discover "the perfect solar system".

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Israeli forces raid occupied West Bank refugee camp from 2023-11-29T15:32

The IDF says it has killed two Palestinian militant commanders. Also: An EU report lists who experiences the most online hate, and why there's a new dress code in Kenya's Parliament.

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Trapped Indian workers freed after 17 days from 2023-11-29T00:26

Amid scenes of jubilation, the operation was finally completed despite numerous problems and setbacks. Also: Hamas releases 12 more hostages and Israel hands over 30 more Palestinian prisoners o...

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Indian rescuers reach 41 trapped tunnel builders from 2023-11-28T15:23

An evacuation pipe has been inserted into the collapsed tunnel, where the men had been trapped for more than two weeks. Also: the truce in Gaza appears to be holding for a fifth day - after a s...

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Israel and Hamas truce extended by two days from 2023-11-28T00:44

The Israeli army says that eleven hostages released by Hamas from Gaza are now in Israeli territory. In return, thirty-three Palestinian prisoners are being freed. Also: The government of Sierr...

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Pressure mounts to extend Israel-Gaza ceasefire from 2023-11-27T15:29

Israel's allies and neighbours are hopeful that the pause in fighting can be extended beyond the fourth exchange of hostages and prisoners. Also, environmental activists say they're shocked at c...

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Israel-Gaza: More prisoner and hostage exchanges from 2023-11-27T00:39

Hamas and US President Joe Biden say they'd like an extension of the current four-day truce that's seen dozens released, but Israel's Prime Minister says that after the truce, his country will r...

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COP 28 special: Your climate questions answered from 2023-11-26T09:00

Our climate editor Justin Rowlatt and The Climate Question presenter Graihagh Jackson address issues including whether the oil-producing UAE is the right host for the meeting, what one thing we ...

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Israel-Gaza: Second day of hostage and prisoner releases from 2023-11-26T00:34

Hamas has handed back thirteen Israeli and four Thai nationals, and Israel is returning thirty-nine Palestinian prisoners. Also: Tens of thousands of Italians protest against gender based violen...

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The Happy Pod: It's never too late to graduate from 2023-11-25T12:01

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the war veteran from Texas who's graduated from high school 60 years after he left. Also: the comic book that is educating ...

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Twenty four hostages released by Hamas now back in Israel from 2023-11-25T00:18

Israel says the hostages, who were held in Gaza, are all in good health. In exchange for their freedom, thirty-nine Palestinian prisoners have been released. Also: A fishing vessel has been seiz...

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Israel media says 13 hostages held in Gaza are freed from 2023-11-24T16:27

They have been handed over to the Red Cross and are on their way to the Egypt border. Also: the convicted murderer and South African former athlete Oscar Pistorius is to be released on parole; ...

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Israel and Hamas truce imminent from 2023-11-24T00:19

Qatar says it hopes the pause in fighting it's helped arrange can be turned into a longer-term ceasefire. Also: Riot police in the Irish capital, Dublin, clash with crowds of protesters near the...

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Israel continues to bombard Gaza as truce delayed from 2023-11-23T15:36

Qatar says it's continuing work to finalise a pause in the fighting in Gaza. Also, Ukraine's stolen children, the return of the blue whales and Doctor Who at 60.

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Anti-Islam populist leads in Dutch exit polls from 2023-11-22T23:49

Exit polls from the parliamentary election put the Freedom party well ahead of its rivals. Also: Relatives of the hostages held in Gaza wait to see who could be freed, and rescue workers close i...

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Israel's cabinet approves deal with Hamas to release hostages from 2023-11-22T16:00

Hamas will free 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Israel is continuing military operations against Hamas in Gaza ahead of a planned pause in the conflict. Also: OpenAI anno...

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Israel's cabinet votes on hostage deal as Netanyahu says war will continue from 2023-11-22T00:47

The PM discusses with top officials a deal that could see at least 50 hostages freed from Gaza and a temporary pause in fighting. Also: the CEO of the world's largest crypto-exchange, Binance, p...

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US says Israel hostage deal 'closer than ever' from 2023-11-21T15:06

A deal to release hostages taken from Israel during Hamas attacks last month is "closer than ever before", according to a senior US official. Also : The first images have emerged of 41 men trapp...

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Majority of OpenAI staff threaten to quit from 2023-11-21T00:32

In a letter they demand the reinstatement of Sam Altman who was sacked on Friday. Also: The United Nations says the world is on course for a catastrophic warming -- even if countries meet their ...

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Far-right outsider Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidential election from 2023-11-20T16:06

Mr Milei promises huge change for the country. Also: as 28 babies evacuated from a hospital in Gaza arrive in Egypt- another hospital has become embroiled in the conflict, and the Colombian pop ...

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Israel says CCTV shows hostages at Gaza hospital from 2023-11-20T00:51

The Israeli military has released footage which it says shows captives being taken into Al-Shifa after the deadly Hamas attacks on 7 October. Also: the former US first lady, Rosalynn Carter, has...

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Hundreds leave Gaza hospital as many feared killed at UN shelter from 2023-11-19T00:30

Hundreds of people including patients left Al Shifa Hospital on Saturday. The Hamas-run health authorities say 80 people were killed in two airstrikes on Jabaliya refugee camp. Also: Elon Musk...

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The Happy Pod: Kenya's tree-planting holiday from 2023-11-18T12:01

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, Kenya hands out 100 million saplings and calls a public holiday to plant them. Also: a new drug to treat two rare blood dis...

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Charities: Israel's Gaza fuel offer not sufficient from 2023-11-18T00:20

The UN relief agency for Palestinians reiterates that the humanitarian situation in the territory is overwhelming. Also: The White House criticises Elon Musk after the head of Tesla appeared to ...

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Israel to allow more fuel into Gaza from 2023-11-17T14:56

The move comes as the UN says the aid operation is 'impossible'. Also: A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe triggers a state of emergency, and Amazon announces it will sell cars on its US site.

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Israel says troops searching Al-Shifa have found the body of a hostage from 2023-11-16T23:59

Israeli forces say Yehudit Weiss was abducted by Hamas on 7 October. Also, Kenya approves a plan to send a thousand troops to Haiti to help deal with gang violence, and Britain's foreign secreta...

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BBC shown 'Hamas weapons and military equipment' in Al-Shifa from 2023-11-16T14:27

Our correspondent is taken inside the Gaza hospital raided by Israel's soldiers. Also: German police carry out countrywide raids on suspected Islamists with links to Hezbollah; and - in a world...

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Israel says weapons found in Gaza hospital from 2023-11-16T00:02

IDF releases video of what it says are arms and ammunition discovered at Al Shifa hospital. Also,the leaders of the two most powerful nations in the world meet in California, and how a heatwave ...

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Israeli troops raid Gaza's main hospital from 2023-11-15T15:05

A doctor has spoken of fear among medics and patients as soldiers go room to room interrogating people. Also: Britain's Supreme Court rules the government's flagship policy of sending asylum see...

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US: Hamas is using hospitals as command centres in Gaza from 2023-11-14T23:51

Pentagon says Hamas has stored weapons in tunnels at the Al Shifa hospital. Palestinian civilians are at risk as Israel attacks Gaza's biggest hospital. Also, the town kept awake by humming.

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Dead hospital patients buried in mass grave in Gaza from 2023-11-14T15:11

The director of the Al-Shifa medical facility says there have been dozens of bodies. Also: flights are suspended in South Korea to help students with their exams, and the extraordinary relations...

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WHO says Gaza's biggest hospital 'becoming a cemetery' from 2023-11-13T23:24

Israel says Hamas is using the hospitals to hide its command centres. Also: Donald Trump's son returns to the witness stand in the family fraud trial; and the book that's so difficult to underst...

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UK politics: Shock return for ex-PM David Cameron from 2023-11-13T16:17

Suella Braverman is sacked as home secretary in a surprise reshuffle and the former prime minister returns - but as foreign secretary. Also, Hamas reports babies dying in Gaza, and why Kenyans ...

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WHO Chief: Gaza's main hospital no longer functioning from 2023-11-13T00:58

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the situation at Al-Shifa is dire and perilous. The International Committee of the Red Cross says Gaza is rapidly approaching a humanitarian disaster. Also: The F...

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Doctors describe 'desperate' conditions in Gaza's hospitals from 2023-11-12T00:46

Israeli forces battle Hamas nearby. They say they've left a corridor open for people to flee, and will help evacuate babies on Sunday. Also: A key bridge in the Sudanese capital Khartoum has bee...

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The Happy Pod: Protecting penguins in South America from 2023-11-11T12:01

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the biologist who's dedicated his life to protecting penguins in South America. Also: the award-winning Frenchman they call...

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Israel accused of launching war on Gaza's hospitals from 2023-11-11T00:24

Israel says it does not fire on hospitals but will do what it needs to if Hamas fires from them. Also: The White House says President Biden will meet the Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week to t...

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More civilians killed in fighting around Gaza hospitals from 2023-11-10T16:11

Hamas-run health ministry says Israeli strikes have killed at least 13 people, while Israel accuses Hamas of hiding under healthcare facilities. Also: Jewish communities in Germany express conce...

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Four-hour daily pauses agreed in Gaza conflict from 2023-11-10T00:14

Israel says they will be observed in areas of the north to allow civilians out and humanitarian aid in, but there will be no ceasefire. Also: A Palestinian armed faction releases a video of anot...

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International aid conference for Gaza in Paris from 2023-11-09T15:17

Delegates have made repeated calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as thousands more flee to the southern part of the territory. Also, Spain grants amnesty to Catalan separatists, and scien...

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BBC goes into Gaza with Israeli soldiers from 2023-11-09T01:43

Our international editor Jeremy Bowen travelled into the enclave with the Israel Defense Forces. Also: Ivanka Trump testifies she can't recall loan details, and who found Mowgli, the missing cat...

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Thousands more Palestinians flee northern Gaza from 2023-11-08T15:37

America's top diplomat, Antony Blinken, lays out his vision for Gaza's future, and Hezbollah's deputy chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has been speaking to the BBC. Also: this year looks set to be the...

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Israel says its troops are 'in the heart of Gaza City' from 2023-11-08T01:34

The defence minister says troops "stormed" the city from the north and south, to target Hamas. Also: first images revealed from "dark universe" mission, and global wine production falls to 62-ye...

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Israel to take over security in the Gaza Strip indefinitely from 2023-11-07T14:48

Prime minister Netanyahu also continues to reject a ceasefire as long as hostages are not freed. Also: Charles the Third delivers the first King's Speech to parliament in more than seven decades...

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Gaza becoming a 'graveyard for children' - UN from 2023-11-07T01:15

The Hamas-run health ministry says over 4,000 children have been killed; Israel says its air strikes target only Hamas sites. Also: Trump clashes repeatedly with judge in New York testimony, and...

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Hamas says 10,000 now dead in Gaza from 2023-11-06T15:27

Israeli airstrikes overnight reported to be some of the heaviest in the latest violence. Also: air pollution in India affects cricket, and a new memoir by Barbra Streisand.

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Israel says it has cut Gaza in two as its offensive continues from 2023-11-06T00:45

Israel's military says it has reached the coast in the south of Gaza City, dividing the Strip into "north and south". Also: military chiefs in Ukraine under pressure over deadly Russian strike i...

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Arab nations demand Gaza ceasefire from 2023-11-05T00:53

The US Secretary of State held talks in Jordan, while the UN said its school in Gaza had been hit by an air strike. Also: the bed bug anxiety sweeping Europe, and the mission to rescue Britain's...

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The Happy Pod: The 'Bee' song creating a buzz from 2023-11-04T12:01

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the Ukrainian musician whose bee-inspired song captured the hearts of millions. Also: the band pushing sustainability by w...

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The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israel to minimise civilian casualties in Gaza. from 2023-11-04T08:23

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Israel to protect Palestinian civilians. Also, the leader of Hezbollah has been making his first public statement about the Hamas attacks of Octobe...

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Israel hits Gaza ambulance it says was being used by Hamas from 2023-11-04T00:19

Netanyahu rules out pause in fighting until hostages are released. Also: The leader of the Lebanese Islamist militant group, Hezbollah, says Israel must stop attacking Gaza in order to avoid a r...

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Israel's army says it has completed the encirclement of Gaza City from 2023-11-03T00:02

Prime minister Netanyahu announces the "height of battle" has been reached. Also, Ukraine's army commander says the war with Russia is stuck in a stalemate, and how cow bells are dividing a Swis...

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More foreign passport holders enter Egypt from Gaza from 2023-11-02T15:38

It comes as fighting continues in the territory where Israeli forces are meeting fierce resistance. Also: woman charged in Australia poison mushroom case, how Covid has affected the brain health...

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Hundreds of foreigners leave Gaza from 2023-11-02T00:02

It's the first time such a move was allowed since the start of the war early last month. Also: Donald Trump Jr has been giving evidence at a civil fraud trial in New York, and the man who's coll...

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Gaza conflict: crossing opens for first time from 2023-11-01T15:46

At least 20 injured Palestinians and more than 100 foreign nationals arrive in Egypt. Also: the children fleeing a Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine, and tech bosses and politicians gather in...

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Israel military confirms deadly strike in Gaza refugee camp from 2023-11-01T01:27

The IDF says its jets carried out the attack in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, killing a Hamas commander; Palestinian officials say dozens of civilians were killed. Also: deportation...

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Gaza father 'waited six hours for bread to feed family' from 2023-10-31T15:21

The US says it hopes around 100 trucks of aid will soon enter Gaza. Also: striking clothing factory workers in Bangladesh block roads and smash up factories; and King Charles is expected to ack...

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Israel rescues soldier held by Hamas in Gaza from 2023-10-31T00:36

Private Ori Megidish was taken hostage by Hamas on the 7th of October. Separately, Hamas has released a video of three other hostages being held in Gaza. Also: US announces "strongest action yet...

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Israel offensive presses deeper into Gaza from 2023-10-30T15:19

Israeli armoured vehicles have been seen on Gaza's main north-south road, close to Gaza City. Also; sixty people are detained in the Russian republic of Dagestan after crowds stormed an airport,...

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The Happy Pod: Spreading joy: Finland's most positive person from 2023-10-28T11:01

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, we meet Finland's happiest person, a giant tortoise is on the loose in Canada. And the pigeon set to fly off on a world boo...

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Israel-Gaza War: Your Questions Answered from 2023-10-27T16:41

We've teamed up with The Conflict podcast to answer your questions. These include Russia's role, the reaction from Israel, and what we can all do to be part of the solution.

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The Happy Pod: Why whales wear seaweed from 2023-10-21T11:10

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, why are whales wearing seaweed on their heads? We celebrate 100 years of Disney. And a listener shares her children's orche...

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US Supreme Court may overturn abortion rights, leak suggests from 2022-05-03T13:57

A draft opinion leaked from the top court in the US appears to show that the judges will reverse Roe vs. Wade, the landmark ruling which guarantees abortion rights nationwide. Also, Washington accu...

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Hundreds of civilians still trapped in Mariupol steel complex from 2022-05-03T00:29

The Ukrainian defenders of the Azovstal steel works in Mariupol say Russian troops are using planes, tanks and warship missiles to pound the sprawling industrial site. Also: EU divided over how to ...

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Israel outrage after Russia's foreign minister claims Hitler had Jewish roots from 2022-05-02T14:51

Israel demands an apology and summons the Russian ambassador for clarification. Also: Spain says the mobile phones of the prime minister and his defence minister have been infected with spyware, a...

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Dozens of citizens evacuated from Mariupol from 2022-05-01T23:46

Evacuees speak of desperate conditions for those holding out there against Russian forces. Also: a week-long protest march against the Sri Lankan government's mishandling of the economy has culmina...

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Kyiv warns that Russia is gearing up to intensify its assault in eastern Ukraine from 2022-04-30T23:43

A Ukrainian spokesman says Moscow's objectives remained to surround Ukrainian troops. Also: an MP in the UK announces his resignation after admitting watching pornography in the House of Commons, a...

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Suicide attack in Kabul mosque from 2022-04-29T23:24

Religious leaders in Afghanistan say at least fifty people have been killed. Also: the former tennis star, Boris Becker, is jailed, and preparations for biggest fight in female boxing.

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Former Afghan general vows new war against Taliban from 2022-04-29T14:29

Operations could begin next month but many are weary of more conflict. Also: the World Health Organisation accuses baby milk producers of unethical social media practices, James Corden announces hi...

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Russian missiles strike Kyiv during visit by UN chief from 2022-04-28T23:27

Antonio Guterres criticises Security Council's failure to end the war in Ukraine. Also: Indonesia bans exports of palm oil, people in China rail against Covid measures, and evidence of a fearsome p...

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Ukrainian civilians forcibly deported to Russia from 2022-04-28T14:16

Human rights groups say tens of thousands are being relocated. Also: The United States and Russia carry out a prisoner swap, the 3D printed wind turbines, and why virtual meetings could limit our c...

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EU says it won't give in to Russian blackmail from 2022-04-27T23:02

The statement comes after Russia stopped gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. Also: Bitcoin becomes legal tender in the Central African Republic; and calls for action to save reptiles from extinction.

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Russia cuts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria from 2022-04-27T14:15

Both countries have refused Russia's demand to pay for gas in roubles. Also: Aung San Suu Kyi is sentenced to jail for corruption; and a methane mask for cows wins a climate design award.

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UN chief tells Putin Ukraine invasion contradicts UN charter from 2022-04-27T00:17

Antonio Guterres said he was deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Also: Gazprom to suspend supplies to Poland, and the tiny book that sold for more than one million dollars.

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UN chief in Russia for Ukraine talks from 2022-04-26T14:12

António Guterres says he is "messenger of peace". Also: reaction to Elon Musk's Twitter deal and we hear from the Oscar winning star Viola Davis.

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Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44bn from 2022-04-26T00:28

The billionaire said he would unlock the social media firm's potential. Also: US judge holds Donald Trump in contempt, and smelly art at the Prado Museum in Madrid.

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US Defence Secretary: 'We want Russia weakened' from 2022-04-25T14:00

Washington pledges another $700 million in military aid to Ukraine, as US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin says Moscow should not be left with the capability to launch another invasion. Also: pani...

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Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite France from 2022-04-25T00:23

Emmanuel Macron triumphs over his far-right rival and becomes the first French president to win re-election in 20 years. Also: a father of a baby killed in a missile attack in Odesa says his world ...

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Odesa apartment block hit by missiles from 2022-04-23T23:58

Ukraine says the fatalities in Odesa included a baby. Also: new Ebola case confirmed in DR Congo, and how does a mountain lion cross a major highway in California?

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Dozens killed in a bomb blast at a mosque in Afghanistan from 2022-04-22T23:02

The attack happened during Friday prayers in the northern province of Kunduz. The Taliban say children are among the dead. Also: Indonesia bans the export of palm oil, researchers say Anglo-Saxon n...

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UN calls Ukraine war a 'horror story of rights violations' from 2022-04-22T14:19

The UN Human Rights Office said that respect for international law has been "tossed aside". The UN monitoring mission has received allegations of more than 300 unlawful killings in Ukraine. Also, S...

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Mariupol: 'We have wounded and dead inside the bunkers' from 2022-04-21T23:53

One of the city's last defenders tells the BBC conditions are dire and they won't surrender. Also: the Honduran ex-leader is extradited to the US on drug charges, and how dressing up as a vampire c...

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Putin claims victory over Mariupol from 2022-04-21T14:17

President Putin says Russia controls the strategic port city, and tells his troops to seal off the Azovstal steel plant. Also: clashes between Israelis and Palestinians at the al-Aqsa Mosque; and M...

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French rivals for presidency clash in TV debate from 2022-04-20T23:37

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen argued over her links to Vladimir Putin. Also: the anguish continues for thousands trapped in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, and the producers of a film whose cin...

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Mariupol commander pleads for international help from 2022-04-20T14:02

In a video sent from the besieged city, a Ukrainian marine says his men might have only hours left. Also, French presidential rivals Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen prepare to go head to head in ...

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Clashes continue in eastern Ukraine from 2022-04-20T00:10

Dozens of missiles are launched as Russian and Ukrainian forces fight along a 480km front in the Donbas region. Also: British PM sorry for party during Covid-19 lockdown as opposition calls apology...

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Russian forces clash with Ukrainian troops in eastern Ukraine from 2022-04-19T14:55

Also: Israel has carried out its first air strikes on the Gaza Strip for months in response to a Palestinian rocket attack, and The World Food Programme is warning that up to twenty million people ...

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Zelensky says the battle for the Donbas region has begun from 2022-04-18T23:29

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, says he can now confirm that Russian troops have begun the second phase of the war. Also: Libya’s National Oil Corporation says a wave of protests affecting...

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Russia launches missiles on Lviv in western Ukraine from 2022-04-18T14:23

Ukraine says seven people were killed in the city, which had largely escaped attack until now. Also: South Africa deploys thousands of troops to help with the rescue efforts in KwaZulu-Natal provin...

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Ukraine says Russian forces are determined to destroy Mariupol from 2022-04-18T00:08

The Ukrainian foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, says the situation in the besieged port of Mariupol is both dire and heartbreaking. Also: Iranian authorities investigate a multi-million dollar cryp...

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Russia claims it has taken nearly all of Mariupol from 2022-04-17T00:45

The Russian defence ministry says the only remaining defenders of the Ukrainian port of Mariupol are in the Azovstal steelworks. President Zelensky says the situation is extremely difficult. Also: ...

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Ukraine says 900 civilian bodies recovered in Kyiv region from 2022-04-15T23:15

The areas have recently been liberated from the Russian army. Also: Ukraine says Russia did not manage to evacuate all the crew from the Moskva, and the Algerian migrant who's struggling to claim a...

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Russia attacks Ukrainian missile factory after Black Sea warship sinks from 2022-04-15T14:22

Russia says it hit the factory after losing the flagship, Moskva. The attack came hours after it admitted that the warship had sunk following an explosion on Wednesday. Also: a city on edge, as cla...

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Russian warship Moskva 'sinks in storm' from 2022-04-14T23:28

President Zelensky calls on the West to give Ukraine more weapons now. Also: there's criticism of the UK's plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda; and a guilty verdict for the Islamic State 'Beatle' ...

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Russia says its Black Sea flagship is afloat after Ukraine claims missile strike from 2022-04-14T14:59

Moscow says the Moskva was damaged by a fire on board. Fifty days into the conflict our security correspondent gives us his assessment. Also: Britain strikes a deal to send asylum seekers arriving ...

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Mariupol: Ukraine says it still controls the city from 2022-04-14T00:56

Ukraine denies mass surrender of troops to Russia as the US boosts military assistance to the tune of 800 million dollars. Also: New York police arrest a suspect for the shooting at a subway on Tue...

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Mariupol: Russia says Ukrainian troops are surrendering from 2022-04-13T14:03

Ukraine denies that the besieged port city has fallen, after Moscow says it accepted the surrender of more than 1,000 Ukrainian marines. Also: President Biden accuses Vladimir Putin of genocide. An...

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British Prime Minister apologises for not observing Covid lockdown rules from 2022-04-12T23:15

Boris Johnson was fined by the police for going to a birthday party at Downing Street. Also: Ukraine and Russia are ramping up forces in the eastern Donbas region, and the police in New York are se...

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British prime minister and finance minister to receive fines from 2022-04-12T14:20

Police say this is in connection with gatherings at government buildings during lockdown. Also: President Putin defends Moscow's military operation in Ukraine, and the world's skinniest skyscraper ...

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Austria pessimistic after Putin talks on Ukraine from 2022-04-12T00:00

The chancellor, Karl Nehammer, says he was left with no positive impression after the first face-to-face talks between the Russian president and an EU leader since the war in Ukraine began. Also: F...

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Zelensky says tens of thousands are likely to have died in Mariupol from 2022-04-11T14:24

Ukrainian troops in the city say they face a final battle – and death or captivity. Also: Pakistani MPs elect a new prime minister, hunger stalks Somalia, and Emmanuel Macron meets voters as he beg...

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Macron and Le Pen to fight for French presidency from 2022-04-11T01:26

Emmanuel Macron wins the first round but the run-off against Marine Le Pen is set to be far closer. Also: Ukraine says the bodies of more than 1,200 people have been found in the Kyiv region, and T...

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Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan's PM after key vote from 2022-04-10T00:56

The former cricket star loses a no-confidence vote thirteen hours after his ruling party in Pakistan tried to delay it. Also: Ukraine calls on civilians in the eastern region of Luhansk to flee imm...

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President Biden blames Russia for 'atrocity' at Kramatorsk station from 2022-04-09T00:27

Ukrainian officials say thousands of people were at the railway station in Kramatorsk trying to flee Russian attacks. Also: FBI's Michigan governor kidnap plot case collapses, and the actor Will Sm...

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Dozens killed at crowded train station in eastern Ukraine from 2022-04-08T14:48

Thousands of civilians in Kramatorsk were fleeing Russian attacks. The Kremlin denies responsibility. More evidence emerges in northern Ukraine of abuses by Russian troops. Also: Israeli security f...

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Russia is suspended from UN's Human Rights Council from 2022-04-07T22:33

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya accused Russia of “horrific” abuses – raising the issue of alleged civilian killings in the city of Bucha. Also: The US senate has confirmed America'...

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Ukraine asks Nato for 'weapons, weapons, weapons' from 2022-04-07T14:04

The Ukrainian foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, says the alliance must do more, as Nato meets in Brussels. Also, President Zelensky prepares for a renewed Russian attack in the East. And archaeologi...

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Ukrainian civilians used 'as human shields' from 2022-04-06T23:05

Russian forces accused of taking hostages to protect themselves against attack. Also: Covid death of Russia's nationalist politician, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, Pinterest crackdown on climate change mis...

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Western leaders consider tougher sanctions on Russia from 2022-04-06T14:52

It comes amid outrage over allegations of war crimes in Ukraine. Also: record Covid infections in China leads to chaos in Shanghai, and Ed Sheeran wins his court case over his song Shape of You.

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Zelensky accuses Russia of worst crimes since WW2 from 2022-04-05T22:14

In a speech to the UN Security Council he called for Russia to be held to account. Also: the International Red Cross says a major hunger crisis in Africa is going unnoticed as the world focuses on ...

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Russia renews military offensive in eastern Ukraine from 2022-04-05T14:41

Shelling reported in cities including Kharkiv and those in the regions of Luhansk and Donetsk. Also: Landmark ICC Darfur trial begins, findings of major new air pollution study revealed and environ...

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Ukraine's president visits site of alleged atrocities from 2022-04-04T23:02

Volodymyr Zelensky visits Bucha, leaving Kyiv for the first time since the invasion began. Also: IPCC warns of dramatic climate change, and Elon Musk buys shares in Twitter.

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More evidence of civilian killings near Kyiv from 2022-04-04T14:45

Russia has dismissed proof of atrocities in Ukraine as Western propaganda. Also: Hong Kong's controversial chief executive, Carrie Lam, announces she'll step down in June, a new Covid-related crisi...

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Zelensky says Russia is committing genocide from 2022-04-03T23:18

He said Moscow was attempting to eliminate an entire people, and described the war as the torture of an entire nation. Also, the whole Sri Lankan cabinet - with the exception of the prime minister...

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Ukraine says it has retaken entire Kyiv region from 2022-04-03T00:27

Russian forces retreat from key towns around the capital Kyiv, including a strategic airport fought over since the start of the war. Also, Macron holds first rally as France election race tightens,...

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Red Cross forced to postpone evacuation of Mariupol from 2022-04-02T00:20

The Red Cross team - due to lead a convoy out of the besieged Ukrainian city - had to turn around when conditions became "impossible". Also, UN says Yemen's warring sides agree to two-month ceasefi...

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Doubts grow over Mariupol relief operation from 2022-04-01T14:31

The southern Ukrainian city has been under Russian bombardment for several weeks. Also: an oil depot is on fire in a Russian city near the border with Ukraine, and protests in Sri Lanka's capital a...

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Red Cross to lead operation to evacuate Ukrainians from Mariupol from 2022-03-31T14:28

Provided all parties agree to the exact terms, the evacuation will happen on Friday. Also: representatives from Canada's indigenous community are meeting Pope Francis to discuss historic abuse suff...

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UN: Russia may be guilty of war crimes in Ukraine from 2022-03-31T01:00

The United Nations Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet says Ukrainians are enduring a living nightmare. Also, trial has begun for a man accused of being among the four so-called Islamic State mili...

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Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine after peace promise from 2022-03-30T14:44

On Tuesday Russia said it would reduce forces in Kyiv and Chernihiv, and we hear from Ukrainians trying to live a normal life. Also: British supreme court judges are withdrawing from Hong Kong's hi...

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Western leaders urge caution on Russia’s pledge to reduce attacks on Ukraine from 2022-03-29T23:05

The US and UK warn actions are more important than words after Russian and Ukrainian peace talks in Turkey. Also: we hear from a volunteer at a Nigerian hospital following Monday’s train attack, an...

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First peace talks in two weeks from 2022-03-29T14:02

Russia says it will reduce combat operations in Kyiv and Chernihiv. Also, the British police issue fines over parties in Downing Street and the Queen appears in public at the Duke of Edinburgh's me...

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Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at talks on Ukraine from 2022-03-28T23:34

The Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who has now recovered, reportedly suffered sore eyes and peeling skin. Also: Israel says regional partnership will deter Iran, and the caves being set asid...

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Ukraine outlines priorities for talks with Russia from 2022-03-28T14:09

President Zelensky has said he's prepared to discuss adopting a neutral status. The next round of face-to-face negotiations between Ukraine and Russia take place this week in Turkey. Also: an inves...

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Ukraine urges Red Cross not to open office in Russia from 2022-03-27T22:09

Ukraine urges the Red Cross not to open an office in southern Russia, saying it legitimises forced deportations; Also Kyiv says Moscow is trying to split Ukraine in two. And China's commercial capi...

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President Biden warns of a long fight against Russian aggression from 2022-03-27T00:01

On a visit to Poland, Mr Biden said President Putin cannot remain in power. The White House said Mr Biden was not proposing regime change. Also: Afghan girls and women hold a rare protest in Kabul...

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Russia says first phase of Ukraine war's over from 2022-03-25T22:36

Russia's military says it will now focus on the Donbas region in the east. Also: a truce has been agreed by the warring sides in Ethiopia so that emergency aid can be delivered to the northern regi...

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Young voices special from 2022-03-25T19:00

Is the nuclear threat real? What does Putin want? Who is winning the war in Ukraine? We took questions on the invasion from young people around the world and looked for answers from BBC corresponde...

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The US and EU agree a major gas deal from 2022-03-25T15:55

The US aims to ship enough liquified natural gas to replace its supplies from Russia and President Biden arrives in Poland. Also: Tigrayan rebel forces fighting in northern Ethiopia agree to a truc...

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Biden: NATO has never been more united from 2022-03-24T23:54

Mr Biden also said the international community must keep applying the pressure to Moscow until it backs down. Also, the latest from Moscow and those fleeing the conflict, and Ethiopia has declared ...

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NATO strengthens forces along border with Ukraine from 2022-03-24T15:37

40,000 more troops will bolster security following the Russian invasion. Also, Ukrainian forces say they've destroyed a Russian landing ship, and the United Nations says four million Ukrainian chil...

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Special: Global News Ukrainecast part 2 from 2022-03-24T12:44

A month since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we are collaborating with Ukrainecast again. We answer more of your questions. Jackie Leonard, presenter of the Global News Podcast, alongside Gabrie...

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Ukraine: Nato prepares troop boost in eastern Europe from 2022-03-23T23:36

Leaders are expected to agree the increase at an emergency meeting in Brussels. Also, a top adviser to Vladimir Putin has resigned, citing the war in Ukraine, we hear from a survivor of the bombi...

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Ukraine's President Zelensky warns of Russian attacks on nuclear plants from 2022-03-23T16:01

He made the accusation in an address to the Japanese parliament. Russia says President Putin plans to attend the G20 summit in Indonesia later this year. Also, the Taliban deny Afghan teenage girls...

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The UN calls Ukraine a ‘living hell’ from 2022-03-22T23:42

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has said the situation is becoming more destructive by the hour. Also, the latest on bombardments of civilian areas in Mariupol and Kyiv, and a Palestini...

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Zelensky insists Ukraine will overcome the Russian offensive from 2022-03-22T15:17

The president's defiance comes as intense fighting continues. Also, the leading Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny, is sentenced to nine more years in prison and hearings begin for the US Supreme Cour...

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Kyiv hit by heavy shelling from 2022-03-21T23:23

Eight people are killed by Russian strikes on a shopping mall in Kyiv. President Zelensky says his country will not bow to Russian ultimatums. And the United States describes violence against the R...

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Ukrainian government refuses to surrender Mariupol from 2022-03-21T15:00

Ukraine says Russia has not allowed a humanitarian corridor to be established into Mariupol after Kyiv refused to disarm its forces and surrender the besieged city. Also, Russian warships have bomb...

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Ukrainian fighters in Mariupol given deadline to surrender from 2022-03-21T00:02

Russia calls on Ukrainians defending Mariupol to surrender - promising safe passage out of the besieged city. Also. the reaction from Israel after Ukraine's president addressed the country's parlia...

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More heavy street fighting in southern Ukraine from 2022-03-20T00:03

A street by street battle has been taking place for control of Mariupol. What are the prospect for peace talks? Many Ukrainians are cautious. Also, why Russia's security services are being blamed f...

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Dozens killed in Mykolaiv as Russia attacks Ukrainian army barracks from 2022-03-19T00:45

The Ukrainians are continuing to defend Mykolaiv as Russian forces group outside it. Also: President Biden warns Xi Jinping of "consequences" if China backs Russia's war in Ukraine, and wildfire sm...

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Western Ukraine comes under assault from 2022-03-18T15:53

Ukrainian authorities say there has been a Russian missile strike outside Lviv. Also: Poland continues to welcome Ukrainian refugees and Facebook's parent company Meta is facing legal pressure in A...

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Putin lays out his demands for a peace deal with Ukraine from 2022-03-18T01:39

The Russian president rang his Turkish counterpart and told him what Russia's precise demands were. Also: Russian forces release the mayor of Melitopol who was abducted earlier in the week, and Nas...

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"Tear down this wall!" says President Zelensky from 2022-03-17T15:07

Ukrainian leader evokes Berlin Wall in address to German Parliament. Also: Ukrainians post videos of captured Russian troops and a baby is born on the frontline.

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Russia bombs theatre in Ukraine sheltering 'hundreds of people' from 2022-03-17T00:10

The Russian word for "children" was reportedly painted in huge white letters on the pavement outside the building in Mariupol. Also: President Biden promises a further eight hundred million dollars...

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President Zelensky addresses the US Congress from 2022-03-16T15:38

An emotional appeal for help to fight the Russians. Also, Iran releases Nazanin Zaghari-Radcliffe and Afghan children face starvation.

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Kyiv imposes a 35 hour curfew as Russia continues its attacks from 2022-03-16T01:03

President Volodomyr Zelensky of Ukraine has thanked the prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia for travelling to Kyiv to meet him - despite the continuing bombardment by Russian...

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Ukraine: Leaders from Poland, Czech Republic and Slovenia travel to Kyiv from 2022-03-15T15:15

The prime ministers are entering the besieged capital city, as President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for greater practical support. Also, the EU and Britain lay new sanctions against Russia. And a cou...

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Convoy of civilians escapes besieged Mariupol from 2022-03-15T00:01

A convoy of 150 vehicles left Mariupol but has not yet reached its intended destination. Also, Russia continues its bombardment of civilian and military targets across Ukraine, and Russian state TV...

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Ukraine: Fighting continues despite talks from 2022-03-14T15:25

Ukraine calls for tougher sanctions. Also, China dismisses reports Russia asked for assistance and Khrushchev’s great granddaughter speaks out on President Putin’s use of history.

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Russia strikes Ukraine army base near Polish border from 2022-03-14T01:14

At least 35 people killed and dozens injured in missile attack in Yavoriv. Both sides say talks to try to end the war could make further progress within days. Also: Iran's Revolutionary Guards say ...

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Evacuation convoy attacked outside Kyiv from 2022-03-13T00:49

Ukrainian officials say seven people, including women and children, were killed. Also: Saudi blogger freed after decade in prison, the new Deltacron Covid variant and why are Russian classical musi...

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Biden says the US will not fight a war against Russia in Ukraine from 2022-03-12T01:16

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the US administration has pursued an increasingly aggressive sanctions campaign against Vladimir Putin and his country. Also: the UN says it's not aware o...

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Russia widens attacks on Ukrainian cities from 2022-03-11T15:50

Lutsk, Dnipro and Ivano-Frankivsk are among those targeted and President Putin calls for Syrian volunteer fighters to join the invasion. Also, we hear from Irpin, where thousands of people emerge f...

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Ukraine: Mariupol 'running out of food and water' from 2022-03-10T23:55

Charities warn of a humanitarian crisis in the besieged city of Mariupol. We report from the frontline of the battle for Kharkiv. Also, EU leaders meet to discuss how to increase pressure on Russia...

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No progress at Kyiv-Moscow talks from 2022-03-10T15:06

Ukrainian and Russian foreign ministers fail to agree an end to the war in first high-level negotiations since invasion began. Also, as the UK imposes sanctions on Roman Abramovich, what does it me...

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Zelensky says Russian bombing of children's hospital in Ukraine is a war crime from 2022-03-10T01:14

The Ukrainian authorities say the strike destroyed the maternity and children's wards in the hospital complex in Mariupol. Also, western officials are concerned that Russia could deploy non-convent...

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New ceasefire agreement allows some civilians to leave Ukraine from 2022-03-09T15:55

Thousands of people leave Sumy in the north-east. But Ukraine's president accuses Russian forces of continuing to attack civilians. Also, the Chernobyl nuclear plant, which is under Russian control...

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Zelensky vows to fight Russia in 'forests, fields and shores' from 2022-03-09T00:57

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has given an unprecedented address to British MPs in the House of Commons. Also, US "surprised" by Poland fighter jets offer, and will it be possible to...

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Special: Global News Ukrainecast from 2022-03-08T19:30

BBC correspondents tackle questions from listeners around the world about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jackie Leonard speaks to Gabriel Gatehouse, Vitaliy Shevchenko, Lyse Doucet and James Landale.

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Russia allows some evacuations from besieged cities from 2022-03-08T15:37

A humanitarian corridor in the north-eastern city of Sumy is largely holding. Also: Shell announces its complete withdrawal from Russian oil and gas; and the role of social media in documenting tro...

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UN aid chief calls for safe passage of civilians from Ukraine from 2022-03-08T01:14

Martin Griffiths has called for fleeing Ukrainian civilians to be allowed to leave in the direction they want. Also, what is the significance of the Z symbol on the Russian tanks, and brain change...

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Ukraine rejects Russia's proposals for civilians escaping the bombing from 2022-03-07T15:50

Ukraine says the idea they travel to Russia or Belarus is "completely immoral". Also, energy prices surge and stock markets fall, and on the outskirts of Kyiv a wedding takes place among the barri...

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Ukraine reinforces defences in Kyiv from 2022-03-06T23:55

The Ukrainian army reinforces the defences of the capital Kyiv as the Russian military continues its attacks. Also the International Atomic Energy Agency expresses concern over two nuclear power pl...

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Ukraine: Mass evacuation near Kyiv from 2022-03-06T02:00

The town of Irpin, just 25 km outside Kyiv, is being evacuated amid heavy shelling. Also, President Volodymyr Zelensky pleads for US military aid. And a Taliban leader, facing a $10 million FBI bou...

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US Secretary of State Blinken: 'Russia using brutal methods against Ukraine' from 2022-03-05T02:00

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Ukrainians have shown great resilience in the face of "tremendous humanitarian suffering." Also, Nato says it has strengthened its defence capabilities, bu...

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Ukraine nuclear power plant attacked and captured from 2022-03-04T15:37

The International Atomic Energy Agency says there's been no radiation leak and the Russian army have been tightening their siege of several cities. Also: Russia's parliament decrees those deemed gu...

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Putin claims invasion is going to plan from 2022-03-04T00:17

The Russian president was speaking as his troops stepped up their attacks and civilians continued to bear the brunt of the fighting. Also, the head of Ukraine's biggest gas corporation says it is t...

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Ukraine conflict: Russian forces take control of Kherson from 2022-03-03T15:50

The southern port is the first major city to be occupied. Russia's foreign minister says Ukraine's desire to join Nato threatened Russia's security. The UN says a million people have already fled t...

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UN General Assembly condemns Russian invasion from 2022-03-03T01:31

Just five countries opposed resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw from Ukraine. The port of Kherson becomes the first major Ukrainian city to be taken by invading forces. Also, world leaders...

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Ukraine conflict: Russia intensifies its assault from 2022-03-02T15:30

Ukrainian emergency services estimate more than 2,000 people have been killed since the invasion began. Also, the UN says nearly 900,000 people have left Ukraine, the governing body of the Paralymp...

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Ukrainian president warns his country can't win the war with Russia on its own from 2022-03-02T01:23

Volodymyr Zelensky is urging Nato to rethink its refusal to impose a no-fly zone. Also: the UN launches an appeal to provide humanitarian aid to fleeing Ukrainians, and several sporting federations...

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Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes in Kharkiv from 2022-03-01T15:40

President Zelensky says missile and rocket attacks amount to state terrorism. Also, the Russian foreign minister suggests the invasion is about preventing Ukraine from developing nuclear weapons, R...

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Fighting continues despite Ukraine ceasefire talks from 2022-03-01T01:37

The cities of Kharkiv and Chernihiv suffer fierce shelling despite talks between Ukraine and Russia. Also, ICC prosecutor to investigate possible war crimes in Ukraine, and Fifa and Uefa suspend al...

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Half a million Ukrainians flee Russian invasion from 2022-02-28T15:36

Poland says 250,000 are being processed for entry. Also, Moscow's stock exchange fails to open and the value of the rouble plummets, and a major new climate report has found that global warming is ...

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Putin places Russia's nuclear forces on high alert from 2022-02-27T23:47

Nato condemns the move on the fourth day of the Ukrainian invasion. Also, the energy giant BP says it is divesting its 20% stake in the Russian Rosneft company, and the European Union bans Russian ...

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Ukrainians in Kyiv face another night in bomb shelters from 2022-02-27T00:17

The capital of Ukraine is still resisting the Russian advance. Also, chaos at a railway station near the Polish border as Ukrainians continue to flee the country, and Germany has decided to supply ...

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Ukraine's Zelensky asks citizens to resist and Europe to do more from 2022-02-26T02:53

The second day of fighting saw Russian tanks advancing on the capital Kyiv. Also, the US, EU, UK and Canada freeze the assets of the Russian president and his foreign minister over Ukraine, and mor...

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Ukraine conflict: Kyiv braces for Russian assault from 2022-02-25T15:22

The sound of gunfire has echoed through Ukraine's capital. Also: The European Union has announced new sanctions to freeze Vladimir Putin's personal assets in Europe and The Kremlin says that Russia...

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Ukraine conflict: Fighting rages near Kyiv from 2022-02-25T00:33

Ukraine's army tries to repel a full-scale Russian invasion. We hear from our correspondents on the front line in the east, and in the capital, Kyiv. Also, a Ukrainian MP tells us he is ready for b...

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Ukraine under full-scale Russian attack from 2022-02-24T18:18

Ukraine's president says a new iron curtain is falling and closing Russia off from the civilised world. We hear from ordinary Ukrainians, who are now living in fear. We get the view from Ukraine's ...

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War in Europe: Russia invades Ukraine from 2022-02-24T12:44

Nato secretary general condemns Russian attack on Ukraine as a cold-blooded invasion. How did events develop overnight and what is the outlook? This Special edition podcast has been reuploaded to i...

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US warns of imminent Russian attack on Ukraine from 2022-02-23T23:56

Kyiv imposes nationwide state of emergency. Also: the World Food Programme warns that Yemen is at risk of losing all humanitarian aid and South Korea records its lowest birth rate since records began.

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While Moscow celebrates its armed forces, Ukraine is about to declare a state of emergency from 2022-02-23T14:55

Ukraine's state of emergency would last for at least 30 days. Also; America's maternal mortality rate rises to its highest level in fifty years, and do we re-live some of our best moments at the ti...

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President Biden announces new Russia sanctions from 2022-02-23T00:34

The US president criticised Moscow's order to deploy troops to eastern Ukraine. The upper house of parliament in Russia has authorised President Putin to use the military abroad. Also, a Japanese c...

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Ukraine's President says security of Europe at stake from 2022-02-22T15:30

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, says it could cut all diplomatic links with Russia, after Moscow recognises the independence of two breakaway regions. Also Germany suspends the gas pipelin...

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Putin recognises Ukraine separatist regions as independent states from 2022-02-22T00:52

Russian troops are ordered to perform "peacekeeping functions" in Donetsk and Luhansk, raising fears they may cross the border. Also: England is ending Covid-19 isolation laws, and Chile is to retu...

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The Kremlin plays down reports of 'meeting' with Joe Biden from 2022-02-21T15:20

Shuttle diplomacy continues, as war in Ukraine looms. Also: Australia finally reopens to the world after nearly two years and Apple hosts a platform for Trump supporters.

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US sounds fresh alarm over Ukraine invasion fears from 2022-02-21T00:40

The US secretary of state Antony Blinken says Russia is "on the brink" of invading amid reports of an imminent attack. Also: Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big data leak, and lime wars in M...

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British PM says Russia plans biggest war in Europe since 1945 from 2022-02-20T00:18

The British PM Boris Johnson tells the BBC that intelligence suggests Russia intends to launch an invasion encircling Kyiv. Also: Canadian police push back demonstrators in Ottawa, and the prestig...

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Biden 'convinced' Putin has decided to invade Ukraine from 2022-02-19T00:39

The US president Joe Biden said an invasion into Ukraine by Russia could happen in days and the capital Kyiv will be a target. Also: Canadian police move in to end protests in Ottawa, and Covid-19 ...

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Tensions rise further in eastern Ukraine from 2022-02-18T15:42

Vladimir Putin is to oversee nuclear missile drills on Saturday. Also: 38 Indians sentenced to death over 2008 bombings, and six African countries to produce their own mRNA Covid vaccines.

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US warns Russian invasion would destabilise region from 2022-02-18T00:01

The US secretary of state has urged Moscow to formally announce that it will not invade, while the Kremlin has warned of a "military-technical" response if its demands are not met. Also: Donald Tru...

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Clerical sex abuse in Italy from 2022-02-17T15:43

Why is an abuser still working as a priest? We have a special BBC investigation. Also: French military withdraw from Mali after nine years, reports of shelling in Ukraine's Donbas region and the or...

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'No sign of Russian military de-escalation' from 2022-02-17T00:02

The Ukrainian President vows his country would fight back if Russia invades; Soul searching in the US as a man is finally released from prison.....and how a religious work of art has caused serious...

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Ukraine: No sign yet of Russian withdrawal from 2022-02-16T15:56

NATO says Russian military build-up appears to be continuing. Also: EU court dismisses Poland and Hungary's rule of law challenge and we pay tribute to the celebrated American commentator, PJ O'Rou...

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Prince Andrew settles civil sex assault case from 2022-02-16T00:02

Out of court settlement reached with the woman who'd accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager. Also; US guns manufacturer held liable for a mass shooting, and gay dating app i...

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Novak Djokovic breaks silence over vaccine refusal from 2022-02-15T16:46

He says he's willing to miss major tournaments rather than receive a Covid jab. In an exclusive BBC interview, Djokovic distances himself from the anti-vaccination movement, but insists everyone h...

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Ukraine president says his country is ready to fight for freedom from 2022-02-14T23:48

The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has called for calm. The United States has insisted there is still space for diplomacy and Russia continues to deny it's planning to invade. Also: the Ca...

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Final Western diplomatic push over Ukraine from 2022-02-14T15:05

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, flies to Kiev and Moscow amid fears of imminent Russian invasion. Also: the Russian ice skater who failed a drugs test is allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics, ...

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Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours from 2022-02-14T01:39

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain a build-up of Russian troops on its border. Also: Canadian police clear protestors from bridge at Windsor, and Swiss approve tobacco ad ban ye...

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Biden and Putin speak as tensions rise over Ukraine from 2022-02-13T00:36

President Biden told the Russian leader Vladimir Putin that the US and its allies would impose "swift and severe costs" if Russia invaded Ukraine. Also: Hugo Torres - a leading opponent of the Nica...

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US warns Russian invasion of Ukraine could begin within days from 2022-02-12T01:30

The White House says Moscow now has the troops in place to invade Ukraine "at any time". Also: Canada court orders end to trucker bridge blockade, and record high deforestation of Amazon in January.

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Russian figure skater's failed drug test confirmed from 2022-02-11T15:28

Russia defends the participation of Kamila Valieva at the winter Olympics. The teenager helped her team win Monday's team figure skating event, but the medal was not awarded. Also: The WHO says a ...

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Russia continues its build-up along Ukraine's borders from 2022-02-11T01:17

The British prime minister Boris Johnson said that Europe faced its biggest security crisis in decades. Also: the head of the London Metropolitan police Cressida Dick resigns after a series of dama...

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Russian military exercises in Belarus get underway from 2022-02-10T15:51

Ukraine describes them as amounting to "psychological pressure". Also: voting begins in India's most populous state, and the Canadian truck convoy against Covid restrictions remains at a standstill.

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Protests over a ban on Muslim headscarfs in Southern India from 2022-02-09T23:26

Schoolgirls demonstrations spread to the rest of the country and beyond. Also: trouble for the Premier League footballer who kicked his cat, and Jamaica's bobsleigh team braves the cold at the Wint...

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Scientists make nuclear fusion breakthrough from 2022-02-09T15:34

The possibility of almost unlimited carbon-free energy is brought a step closer. Also: British lawmakers find leaving the European Union has so far been harmful to trade, and pressure grows for a f...

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Diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis floated by President Macron. from 2022-02-09T00:03

Meanwhile Russia deploys assault ships to the Ukrainian coast; US justice department arrests a couple on suspicion of laundering over 3.6 billion dollars worth of bitcoin and scientists say having ...

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UN: Millions face hunger in the Horn of Africa from 2022-02-08T15:50

UN's World Food Programme says Covid and conflict make the impact of the drought worse in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya. The WFP is asking for more than three hundred million dollars in aid after thr...

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Russian and French presidents discuss Ukraine from 2022-02-08T00:04

Both sides say the talks between Presidents Putin and Macron in Moscow were constructive. President Biden and Germany's Chancellor Scholz have also been meeting in Washington. Also: a state of em...

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Ukraine Crisis: Macron visits Moscow from 2022-02-07T15:28

The French President says a deal to avoid conflict is possible. Also: Firefighters in Kenya battle a huge blaze in the famous Aberdare National Park, and a paralysed man who beat the odds twice - f...

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India bids farewell to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar from 2022-02-07T01:09

The Bollywood star beloved by Indians around the world is cremated with full state honours. Also: North Korea funding missile projects with stolen cryptocurrency, and the future of Neighbours -- th...

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Queen Elizabeth marks 70 years on the British throne from 2022-02-06T00:41

Queen Elizabeth wants Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King. Also: tragic end for boy trapped in Moroccan well, and second storm in weeks h...

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The Beijing Winter Olympics begin from 2022-02-04T22:14

It was a toned-down opening ceremony at the Bird's Nest stadium; we look at the row in India over headscarves in schools. Also; the astronomers fighting back against satellite light pollution

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China's President Xi Jinping opens 2022 Winter Olympics from 2022-02-04T15:36

The head of the International Olympic Committee thanked China for making the Games happen. Also: scientists in South Africa who've produced a Covid vaccine similar to that made by Moderna say they ...

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President Biden says IS leader blew himself up from 2022-02-04T00:02

The president said the raid had removed a major terrorist threat. Also; US says Russia may create pretext for an attack on Ukraine, and how giving Disney an idea made a dream come true for an Engli...

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President Biden says the leader of the Islamic State group has been killed in Syria from 2022-02-03T15:21

Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed in a raid by US special forces in the Syrian province of Idlib. Also: Turkey's leader visits Kyiv in an effort to ease the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and s...

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US boosts troops in Europe amid Ukraine tensions from 2022-02-02T23:36

President Biden authorises the deployment of 3,000 soldiers to Poland and Romania. Also: experts say they may have pinpointed the cause of so-called 'Havana Syndrome' which has afflicted a number o...

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Afghan universities reopen with trickle of women attending from 2022-02-02T15:09

Enforced gender segregation as universities open for first since Taliban seized power. Also: European Commission declares nuclear and gas to be green with certain conditions; and details on a huge ...

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Ukraine tensions: Russia's President lambasts the US from 2022-02-02T00:10

President Putin says Russian security concerns are being ignored. Also: another attempted coup in the West African state of Guinea-Bissau; and NFL legend, Tom Brady, announces his retirement.

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UN: Myanmar in a state of civil war from 2022-02-01T15:06

The UN Human Rights Commissioner, Michelle Bachelet, says the situation in Myanmar is catastrophic and threatens regional stability. Also, Ukraine expands its army by 100 thousand troops, and a maj...

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British Prime Minister Johnson says sorry from 2022-01-31T22:50

His apology came after the publication of a report into lockdown-breaching parties. Also: US and Russian diplomats have clashed over Ukraine in a heated session of the UN security council, and Mali...

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Myanmar prepares to mark the first anniversary of its military coup from 2022-01-31T15:12

Burmese people reflect on a year of violence and hardship. We hear voices of resistance and exile. Also: a fresh start for the footballer Christian Eriksen -- who collapsed during last summer's Eur...

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Rafael Nadal makes tennis history from 2022-01-31T00:12

Spain's Rafa Nadal wins his 21st and record breaking Grand Slam at the Australian Open. Also: North Korea's state news agency says the country launched an intermediate ballistic missile which is th...

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Tennis star Nadal makes history from 2022-01-31T00:12

Spain's Rafa Nadal wins his 21st and record breaking Grand Slam in the Australian Open. Also: North Korea's state news agency says the country launched an intermediate ballistic missile which is t...

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Italy president re-elected amid successor row from 2022-01-30T00:33

The Italian president Sergio Mattarella has agreed to serve a second term after coalition parties failed to put forward a compromise candidate. Also; death sentences for the murder of UN experts in...

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US says the Russian troop build-up near Ukraine is the largest since the Cold War from 2022-01-29T00:47

The top US military official, General Mark Milley, said the forces Russia had assembled on Ukraine's borders, could cause significant casualties if they were unleashed, especially in urban areas. A...

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Russia's Foreign Minister says Moscow doesn't want war with Ukraine from 2022-01-28T15:43

Sergei Lavrov was responding to US proposals to resolve the crisis. He said Moscow would however defend its interests. Also: Health experts call for more to be done to help the billions of people ...

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Russia-Ukraine: On the brink of war? from 2022-01-28T13:15

Our experts in Moscow, Kyiv and London answer your questions about the crisis.

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US urges China to 'influence' Russia against Ukraine invasion from 2022-01-28T00:32

A US State department official said Western countries were unified in wanting a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis but she said the costs must be swift and severe for Russia if it took milit...

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Fukushima youth sue after developing cancer from 2022-01-27T15:28

Six Japanese plaintiffs say they got cancer from radiation exposure after the 2011 nuclear disaster. Also, Honduras swears in its first female president; and why Spotify is removing the music of N...

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US and Nato tell Russia they will not compromise from 2022-01-26T23:08

Washington says it will not bow to Moscow's security demands on eastern Europe. Also, some of Italy's largest companies have held a controversial video conference with Vladimir Putin, amid the esca...

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Kurdish forces say they have retaken Syrian prison from 2022-01-26T15:39

Kurdish led Syrian Democratic Forces say they have retaken a prison attacked by IS militants. IS overran the jail and tried to free the prisoners, some of whom are hundreds of children. Also, Thai...

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Could President Putin face personal sanctions over Ukraine stand-off? from 2022-01-26T00:03

The West ratchets up warnings to Russia against invading Ukraine. The International Monetary Fund is downbeat about global economic growth citing inflation and the pandemic. Also: Plans to criminal...

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British police to investigate lockdown parties at PM's official residence from 2022-01-25T16:06

Boris Johnson welcomes the investigation. But a spokesperson says the prime minister does not believe he has broken any coronavirus laws. Also, Russia accuses the US of stoking tensions over Ukrain...

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US troops on high alert over Ukraine from 2022-01-25T00:05

The Pentagon says 8,500 combat-ready US troops are on high alert to deploy at short notice amid rising tension over Ukraine. Also, the army in Burkina Faso says it has removed President Roch Kabor...

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Ukraine crisis: Nato sends more planes and ships to Eastern Europe from 2022-01-24T15:22

Nato says it's to reinforce its defences, and for the purposes of deterrence. The Kremlin has accused Nato of escalating tensions. Also: reports from Burkina Faso say the president has been detain...

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Burkina Faso soldiers mutiny at barracks from 2022-01-24T00:10

Protesters set fire to the ruling party's headquarters. Also: Taliban leaders are in Norway seeking aid for Afghanistan, and why are images of God so controversial?

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Fierce battle between IS militants and Kurdish forces in Syria from 2022-01-23T00:02

IS fighters attacked a prison where thousands of jihadists are held. Also, Kiribati imposes its first lockdown, and the robot vacuum cleaner that got away.

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Yemen: scores killed in air strike on prison from 2022-01-22T00:10

Saudi-led coalition steps up air strikes on Houthi rebel targets. Also: there's cautious optimism as Russia and the US agree to futher talks over Ukraine, and Che Guevera's daughter publishes a boo...

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Ukraine tension: US and Russia hold talks from 2022-01-21T15:49

Both sides said they were open to further dialogue. Also, the UN says initial estimates of the effects of Typhoon Rai that hit the Philippines last month badly underestimated the damage it caused ...

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Many feared dead after huge explosion in Ghana from 2022-01-21T01:02

Videos show many destroyed buildings near the mining town of Bogoso. Also: Ukraine hits back at Biden amid Russia tensions, and teenage pilot Zara Rutherford completes solo round the world record.

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Former Pope Benedict accused of failing to act over child abuse cases from 2022-01-20T15:39

Report claims he failed to act to prevent abuse when he was Archbishop of Munich. Also, the ICRC is targeted by cyber hackers and, the first aid flights arrive in Tonga.

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Biden believes Putin will 'move in' on Ukraine from 2022-01-20T01:26

The US President has warned that Washington will do significant harm to Russia if it decides to invade Ukraine. Also: DR Congo inmates found guilty of rape during prison riot, and airlines cancel d...

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British PM under increasing pressure to go from 2022-01-19T15:24

Boris Johnson is accused of misleading people about lockdown parties; US urges Russia to take "peaceful path" as fears mount of a new invasion of Ukraine. And we remember the ground breaking life o...

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Washington says Moscow could 'at any point launch an attack on Ukraine' from 2022-01-19T01:36

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, will meet his Russian counterpart on Friday to warn Moscow to de-escalate the situation. Also, the rollout of 5G technology at US airports is postponed, a...

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Tonga says it has been hit by an 'unprecedented disaster' from 2022-01-18T14:59

The Pacific island nation of Tonga was hit by volcanic eruption and tsunami. Also, US airline bosses are worried about 5G. And some of the world's best known cricketers get a telling off.

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UAE condemns Houthi attack in Abu Dhabi as 'heinous crime' from 2022-01-18T01:11

The UAE is part of the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi militia in Yemen. Also, a distress signal has been detected in low-lying Tongan islands after volcano eruption, and the Scottish poet ...

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Tonga tsunami: Anxious wait for news and aid from 2022-01-17T15:49

There are reports of significant damage and no mass casualties. Communications with the country are extremely limited. Also, thousands are without power as the US is hit by a winter storm, and a s...

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President Biden says hostage-taking at synagogue was act of terror from 2022-01-16T23:38

President Biden says the hostage-taking at a Texas synagogue was an act of terror. Also New Zealand sends a plane to Tonga to assess the damage caused by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. And the ...

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Tsunami waves reach Hawaii and Japan from 2022-01-15T23:51

An underwater volcano erupts near Tonga. Also: worshippers at a synagogue in Texas are taken hostage and Nino Cerruti, one of Italy's great fashion designers, has died at the age of 91.

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US warns Russia preparing for war in Ukraine from 2022-01-15T00:10

Moscow denies the claim which followed a cyber attack on Ukrainian government websites. Also: Malians rally after army calls for protests over ECOWAS sanctions, Google's UK boss on hybrid working a...

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Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again from 2022-01-14T15:18

His lawyers are trying to prevent his deportation. Also: the Ukrainian government is hit by a major cyber-attack, and Britain's Prime Minister apologises to the Queen for two lockdown parties the n...

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Chinese spy 'infiltrated' UK parliament from 2022-01-14T00:10

MI5 says Christine Lee engaged in political interference activities on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party. Also: Prince Andrew loses military titles and use of HRH, the murders of a family who f...

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Germany convicts Syrian of crimes against humanity from 2022-01-13T16:46

The trial of Anwar Raslan was the world's first criminal case over state-led torture in Syria. Also: terrified Afghan teachers still hiding from Taliban and Be My Baby singer Ronnie Spector dies ag...

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Prince Andrew to face sex assault case from 2022-01-12T22:21

Queen Elizabeth's son is to face a civil case in the US after decision by judge; Israel detains what it claims is an Iranian spy ring. And the couple on their first date who were trapped together f...

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British PM apologises for attending lockdown drinks party from 2022-01-12T16:35

The British prime minister Boris Johnson faces calls to resign after lockdown party apology. Also: Russia talks to Nato in Brussels, and planting the right trees for red squirrels.

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Biden pushes for voting reforms from 2022-01-11T22:52

President Joe Biden says changing the way elections are held is crucial to saving US democracy. Also, Liberia places an entire ministry under investigation following allegations of corruption, and ...

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Half of Europe to catch Omicron, says WHO from 2022-01-11T16:57

The World Health Organization warns that more than half the population of Europe will be infected with the Omicron variant within the next two months. Also, Kazakhstan's president says a Russian-le...

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Is it game set and match to Novak Djokovic? from 2022-01-11T00:04

The tennis world number one wins his fight to stay in Australia; Moscow and Washington discuss Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine....and.....are badgers better treasure hunters than their human c...

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Djokovic wins Australia court battle from 2022-01-10T16:40

Lawyers for the tennis star Novak Djokovic argued in court that his visa cancellation at Melbourne airport was unreasonable. Also: Russia-US talks on Ukraine may prove crucial, and a huge fossilise...

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Twice postponed showcase of African football starts in Cameroon from 2022-01-10T00:03

The 2021 African football Cup of Nations kicks off with host victory; A fire at an apartment building in New York has killed at least nineteen people....and in Saudi Arabia...women get a bespoke sh...

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Controversy for tennis star Djokovic from 2022-01-08T22:59

Photographs show the tennis player at events when his lawyers say he tested positive for Covid. It is unclear whether he knew he had Covid when the photos were taken. His lawyers argue he had been ...

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Hollywood trailblazer, Sidney Poitier, dies aged 94 from 2022-01-08T00:15

The US-Bahamian star was the first black man to win a best actor Oscar. Also: the white killers of a black jogger in the US State of Georgia are sentenced to life in prison; and scientists pull ani...

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Kazakh president orders troops to fire without warning from 2022-01-07T15:20

The crackdown comes after he said '20,000 bandits' had attacked the country's biggest city. Opposition activists have dismissed the allegation. Also: a warning that the world could see a threefold ...

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President Biden condemns rioters who stormed Capitol building from 2022-01-06T23:42

On the anniversary of the attack Joe Biden said it was an armed insurrection. Also: violent clashes have been continuing in Kazakhstan's main city, Almaty, and Serbia's president says he will fight...

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Biden attacks Trump’s ‘web of lies’ from 2022-01-06T15:42

A year on, Joe Biden blames his predecessor for last January’s attack on the Capitol. Also, Novak Djokovic sits it out in detention as the row rumbles on over the world’s number one male tennis pla...

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Kazakhstan calls for Russian help amid unrest from 2022-01-06T01:02

A Russian-led military alliance will send a peacekeeping force to Kazakhstan, as nationwide protests escalate. Also, Australia cancels visa of tennis star Novak Djokovic, and British army officer P...

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Kazakhstan protests over rising fuel prices from 2022-01-05T15:12

Unprecedented anti-government demonstrations are spreading across Kazakhstan - sparked by rising fuel prices. Also, Hong Kong brings in strict new rules to combat Covid - in line with the rest of C...

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US reports 1m Covid cases in a single day from 2022-01-05T01:03

US officials warn the peak of a fast-spreading Omicron surge is still to come. Also: Poland to build fence on its border with Belarus, and Thailand's Maya Bay beach reopens to tourists

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China forces a city of more than a million people into lockdown from 2022-01-04T15:08

The move comes after just 3 people test positive for the coronavirus. Also:The former Silicon Valley star, Elizabeth Holmes is convicted of fraud against those who invested in her start up Theranos...

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WHO warns that Omicron will not be the last coronavirus variant from 2022-01-04T01:17

The World Health Organization says it is vital that vaccines are distributed more fairly around the world. Also: Haiti PM survived assassination attempt, and David Bowie's estate sells the publishi...

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India: Millions of teenagers in Covid vaccination push from 2022-01-03T15:41

Teenagers in India begin receiving Covid vaccines as the country tries to contain its sharpest ever surge in infections; Turkey inflation surges 36 per cent amid financial turmoil, and 'Emily in Pa...

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Sudan Prime Minister resigns after mass protests from 2022-01-02T22:38

Abdalla Hamdok quits just weeks after he was reinstated; fire rips through the South African parliament. And: the dark side of Avocados.

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South Africa bids farewell to Desmond Tutu from 2022-01-01T22:30

President Cyril Ramaphosa described the late Archbishop as the country’s spiritual father. The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died a week ago. He was 90. Also: a Nig...

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The funeral of Archbishop Desmond Tutu from 2022-01-01T12:58

South Africa has held a state funeral for the anti-apartheid hero, Desmond Tutu. The president, Cyril Ramaphosa, delivered the eulogy, describing him as a crusader in the struggle for freedom, just...

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WHO sees light at end of covid tunnel from 2021-12-31T21:06

The World Health Organisation has said coronavirus may be beaten in 2022; thousands flee Colorado fires. We go around the world to celebrate New Year.

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The head of the WHO says the coronavirus pandemic can be brought to an end in 2022 from 2021-12-31T15:00

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the world has to work together to achieve that goal. Also: Tens of thousands of people in the US state of Colorado flee an unusual winter wildfire, and why hands are...

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South Africa lifts coronavirus movement restrictions from 2021-12-30T23:49

It says all indicators suggest it has passed the peak of the latest wave of infection. Also: Bangladesh opens a beach just for women and children - and then scraps the idea after a social media out...

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Ex- Afghan president explains fleeing the Taliban from 2021-12-30T15:00

Ashraf Ghani says he had to abandon his position in Kabul and did it to prevent the destruction of the city. Also: Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Sudan to demand that the mili...

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Ghislaine Maxwell Found Guilty from 2021-12-30T00:02

The British socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell is found guilty of helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse young girls; World Health Organisation warns of coronavirus tsunami; and one...

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Omicron versus the world: Your questions answered from 2021-12-21T15:40

As the Omicron variant spreads around the world and cases surge, BBC correspondents tell us how Covid-19 is impacting our lives, our businesses and our economies.

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Encouraging news from South Africa about the strength of the Omicron variant from 2021-12-18T00:02

Omicron variant appears milder, but it's still unclear whether that will be mirrored elsewhere. Also: UN Human Rights Council orders independent investigation into atrocities in the conflict in Eth...

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Russia lists demands for defusing Ukraine tensions from 2021-12-17T16:51

Moscow says Nato should abandon hopes of Ukraine joining and Nato states should get rid of weapons. Also: biggest by-election swings against a UK government since 1981, and a man plays a piano surr...

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Coronavirus cases at all-time high in UK from 2021-12-17T00:03

WHO says Omicron is spreading faster than any other variant. Also: the defence case for Ghislaine Maxwell gets underway in New York, and how one woman gained a home by bartering on social media.

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EU concern over Russian troops on Ukraine border from 2021-12-16T15:15

EU leaders say they will do everything to ensure Europe's borders. Also: birdsong ruffles feathers in Australia, and Usain Bolt's desire to be world champion of a completely different kind

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Germany expels Russian diplomats after hitman sentenced from 2021-12-16T00:15

German court rules that Moscow ordered the murder of a former Chechen rebel in Berlin two years ago. Also: as Omicron spreads, a hospital doctor pleads for people to be vaccinated; and a spacecraf...

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German Chancellor promises historic transformation to tackle climate change from 2021-12-15T15:21

The German Chancellor says there must be an historic transformation to fight climate change; Also South Africa's former president, Jacob Zuma, is ordered back to jail. And why virtual sneakers coul...

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WHO: Omicron is spreading at an unprecedented rate from 2021-12-14T23:37

The WHO chief, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the new strain has been detected in 77 nations and urges countries to act swiftly to curb its spread or health services face being overwhelmed. Als...

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The UN says Afghanistan faces a profound humanitarian crisis from 2021-12-14T15:33

It blames foreign sanctions forcing Afghans into poverty and hunger. Also: Belarusian opposition leader is jailed for 18 years, and the warmest day ever in the Arctic.

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US abuse survivors agree $380m settlement from 2021-12-13T23:34

Hundreds of women were abused by former US national gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Also: the governor of the US state of Kentucky reflects on the 'unspeakable trauma' following deadly tornado...

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Hong Kong authorities jail eight pro-democracy campaigners from 2021-12-13T14:51

The activists, including the former media tycoon Jimmy Lai, had commemorated the Tiananmen Square killings. Also: South Africa's president contracts Covid-19, and the spooky residence of the Japane...

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Desperate search for survivors in tornado-hit US from 2021-12-13T00:40

Dozens of people are dead, many more are missing and entire US towns have been destroyed. Also: short wave radio is one hundred years old, and the Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez dies ages 81.

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Biden reaches out to tornado-hit US states from 2021-12-12T00:55

The US president promises the government will do all it can to help those states affected. Also: UK warns Russia of consequences if Ukraine is invaded, and is there a link between dementia in men a...

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US price rises hit highest level for 40 years from 2021-12-11T01:32

Prices rose 6.8% in the year to November with the cost of fuel, used cars and food rising fastest. Also: UK scientists say three vaccine doses key for tackling Omicron, and the Monkees star Michael...

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Court rules Assange must be sent to US from 2021-12-10T15:32

The Wikileaks founder's supporters say they'll appeal the ruling. There are criminal charges against Julian Assange for the leaking of official documents. Also, in Myanmar people protest military r...

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Talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal resume in Vienna from 2021-12-10T01:20

The US says Washington is now ready for direct negotiations with Teheran on its nuclear programme. Also: the French president Emmanuel Macron wants the EU to focus on defence and border protection ...

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UN halts aid in northern Ethiopia after lootings by Tigrayan rebels from 2021-12-09T14:24

The World Food Programme has stopped food distribution. Also, an unofficial tribunal looking into China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang say it amounts to genocide. And the World Health Or...

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Speed up Covid vaccinations, WHO says from 2021-12-09T02:00

The head of the World Health Organization says governments must act now to contain the Omicron variant. Also, the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces new Covid restrictions, while facing...

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Indian armed forces chief dies in helicopter crash from 2021-12-08T15:16

The Indian Air Force confirms that armed forces chief General Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others have been killed in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu; Also Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson a...

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Biden Putin talks over Ukraine from 2021-12-07T23:30

The US and Russian leaders spoke by video link, but make little headway as Ukraine tensions rise. Also: French police have arrested a Saudi suspected of involvement in the murder of the journalist...

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Whistleblower describes 'chaos' of UK Afghan exit from 2021-12-07T15:19

The government official says Britain only helped 5% of those asking for assistance. Also: China says the US will pay for its diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics, and more than 900 people are ...

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Ethiopia condemned for detaining ethnic minorities from 2021-12-06T23:30

The international community has condemned the Ethiopian government over reports it is rounding up people based on their ethnicity during the conflict with the Tigray region. Also: the United Nation...

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Myanmar's deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi is given a prison sentence from 2021-12-06T15:20

The UN leads condemnation of the country's military rulers after she was convicted of inciting unrest and violating coronavirus restrictions during last year's election campaign. Also: a scientist ...

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Myanmar military lorry driven at protesters in deadly clash from 2021-12-06T02:00

Several people are dead after the military drove through demonstrators, then opened fire on them. Also: the longtime US senator and Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole has died; and Pope Fra...

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The French president meets the Saudi crown prince, amid much criticism from 2021-12-05T00:02

Emmanuel Macron is the first major Western leader to meet the Saudi crown prince since the murder of the journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. Also: a big shake-up of the vital state mining company in the D...

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Police hunt parents charged in US school shooting from 2021-12-04T01:17

The authorities say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with his father's handgun. Also: Ethiopia closes schools to boost war effort, and the actor Sir Antony Sher dies of cancer aged 72.

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Taliban decree says Afghan women are 'not property, but free human beings' from 2021-12-03T15:29

The decree on women's rights makes no mention of education or work. Also, the actor, Alec Baldwin, says he does not feel guilty over the fatal shooting on his latest film, and Steven Spielberg on ...

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US to restart 'Remain in Mexico' policy from 2021-12-03T01:04

More than 60,000 asylum seekers were originally sent back to Mexico under the controversial programme. Also: Germany bars the unvaccinated from much of public life, and older drivers in Britain cou...

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Scientists find trigger for rare AstraZeneca clots from 2021-12-02T15:11

Findings should help company make any necessary changes; Meghan Markle wins a major legal battle with a UK newspaper. How high school basketball players tried to message a friend, but ended up talk...

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WTA suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai from 2021-12-02T01:15

The Women's Tennis Association announces the immediate suspension amid concern for the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. Also, the actor Alec Baldwin says he did not fire gun on film set, and rare ...

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Countries around the world step up Covid prevention measures from 2021-12-01T16:20

More travel bans and vaccine booster programmes as the Omicron variant is closely tracked. Also, the EU unveils a global infrastructure investment plan to rival China's Belt and Road initiative. An...

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Ex-Trump aide Mark Meadows to co-operate with 6 January investigations from 2021-12-01T00:56

The US congressional committee investigating the deadly assault on the Capitol building says Mark Meadows has agreed to appear before it 'soon'. Also, IS man is found guilty of genocide in Yazidi m...

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Barbados becomes world's newest republic from 2021-11-30T15:33

The Caribbean island removes Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. Also: France's far right polemicist, Eric Zemmour announces his bid for the presidency, and Greece imposes fines for the over 6...

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Ghislaine Maxwell goes on trial for sex trafficking from 2021-11-29T23:25

The former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell goes on trial in New York, accused of trafficking underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein; Also President Biden says the Omicron covid variant is a cause f...

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WHO: Omicron poses very high global risk from 2021-11-29T16:32

The World Health Organisation calls for solidarity and a global push to get jabs to poorer countries. Japan closes its borders to foreigners, and we find out what we know about the new variant. Als...

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Omicron reaches Australia and Canada from 2021-11-28T23:45

In Europe, the Netherlands has the highest number of cases of the new Omicron strain. Also, a special report from Colombia where mass killings are continuing five years after a peace deal with left...

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New Covid variant spreads across Europe from 2021-11-28T00:10

Omicron strain detected in Belgium, Britain, Germany and Italy. Also: the story of one victim of last week's migrant boat tragedy in the English Channel and remembering American composer and lyrici...

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WHO labels new coronavirus strain from 2021-11-26T22:35

Omicron is designated fifth variant "of concern" and could be more resistant to vaccines. Also: Ukraine claims Russian-backed coup imminent, climate change misinformation and Queen's Gambit online ...

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New coronavirus variant emerges in South Africa from 2021-11-26T15:15

Several countries impose travel restrictions on the region. Also, the French President Emmanuel Macron accuses the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson of not taking the migrant crisis seriously. A...

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UN says migrant deaths were avoidable from 2021-11-25T22:10

The UN Refugee Agency warns that closing off legal routes to people seeking asylum will lead to more dangerous attempts to reach safe countries. Also: a general from the UAE - accused of torture - ...

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Poland-Belarus border migrant crisis from 2021-11-25T15:33

Poland says 200 migrants tried to cross with the help of Belarus guards. Also: the French president says European countries need to work together to deal with the migration issue, and a documentar...

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Dozens drown in migrant boat sinking from 2021-11-24T23:13

Tragedy happened in the waters between France and Britain; three US men guilty of murdering a black jogger. We take you into the surreal world of the non fungible token.

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US declares three IS leaders in Afghanistan 'global terrorists' from 2021-11-24T16:10

The action - which follows a series of major attacks by the Islamic State group - makes it illegal to have any business transactions with the men, who include the group's leader, Sultan Azam. Also,...

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US and others co-ordinate mass release from strategic oil reserves from 2021-11-24T00:02

The move is part of a major effort to moderate fuel prices. Also, Bulgaria launches an investigation into the deadly bus crash in which dozens were killed, and Mexican lottery win attracts violent ...

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US and others coordinate mass release from strategic oil reserves from 2021-11-24T00:02

The move is part of a major effort to moderate fuel prices. Also: Bulgaria launches an investigation into the deadly bus crash in which dozens were killed, and Mexican lottery win attracts violent ...

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Dozens killed in bus crash on Bulgarian motorway from 2021-11-23T16:06

Many people died when a bus returning to North Macedonia caught fire. Also: Turkish lira collapses after President Erdogan defends sharp rate cuts, and please switch off your device before entering...

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Concern spreads across Europe over Covid-19 from 2021-11-22T22:58

Latest phase sees some countries report highest ever rates. Also: ICRC operations director makes impassioned plea for international support for Afghanistan, and why there will no longer be best mal...

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At least five dead as car ploughs into US Christmas parade from 2021-11-22T15:04

Police in Wisconsin question the man who drove through crowds of people. Also, Austria announces its fourth Covid lockdown. And Kenya gives its citizens one month to get vaccinated, or be barred fr...

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At least 5 dead as car ploughs into US Christmas parade from 2021-11-22T15:04

Police in Wisconsin question the man who drove through crowds of people. Also, Austria announces its fourth Covid lockdown. And Kenya gives its citizens one month to get vaccinated, or be barred fr...

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Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai tells IOC she is safe from 2021-11-21T23:29

The Chinese tennis star, Peng Shuai, who disappeared after alleging a sexual assault, tells the International Olympic Committee she is safe. Also, Sudan's opposition dismiss a deal reappointing ous...

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Tens of thousands of Austrians protest against strict Covid measures from 2021-11-21T00:16

The Austrian Chancellor, Alexander Schallenberg, defends his plans to make vaccination mandatory. Also, Afghanistan's Taliban government says it can start paying government workers, and Sesame Stre...

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Kyle Rittenhouse cleared over Kenosha killings from 2021-11-20T00:03

US teenager, Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot dead two men during racial unrest has been found not guilty of homicide after claiming self-defence.
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Austria orders full lockdown as Covid surges from 2021-11-19T15:18

Days after imposing a lockdown on the unvaccinated, Vienna announces a full nationwide Covid-19 lockdown starting on Monday. Also, farmers in India welcome a dramatic U-turn by the Prime Minister, ...

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Poland says Belarus has cleared a migrant camp on its border from 2021-11-19T00:56

More than a thousand people trying to reach Poland from Belarus have been moved to a warehouse. Also: Muslim cleric shot dead after Uganda bombings, and the Chinese food vlogger barred from a resta...

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Germany approves new coronavirus measures from 2021-11-18T15:25

MPs in Germany approve urgent measures to control Covid-19 following another big leap in the number of new infections; Also, 24 aid workers go on trial in Greece. And doubt is cast over an email sa...

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Two men convicted of killing Malcolm X to be exonerated from 2021-11-18T00:47

A Manhattan district attorney says Muhammed Aziz and Khalil Islam did not get the justice they deserved. Also: deaths at Sudan pro-democracy protests, and the DogPhone that lets pets ring their own...

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Delhi shuts schools and colleges as air pollution worsens from 2021-11-17T15:46

It is the latest measure to try to clear the toxic smog in the Indian capital. Also: new protests begin in Sudan against last month’s coup, and the growing appeal of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo ...

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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire after border clashes from 2021-11-17T00:38

The Russian defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, brokered the ceasefire during separate talks with his counterparts from the two countries. Also, Rosalinda Gonsalez, the wife of Mexico's most wanted ca...

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Uganda: Two blasts kill several people in Kampala from 2021-11-16T15:01

The authorities blame an Islamist group, Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), for the attacks. Also, Polish border guards fire water cannon and tear gas at stone-throwing migrants trying to cross from B...

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EU widens Belarus sanctions from 2021-11-16T00:41

The crisis intensifies as hundreds more migrants, allegedly being pushed towards the EU by Belarus, arrive at the border with Poland. Also, former Trump aide Steve Bannon claims criminal charges ar...

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Poland-Belarus border crisis from 2021-11-15T15:25

Polish police have confronted a large crowd of migrants on the border with Belarus, as EU ministers in Brussels discuss further sanctions against Minsk. Also, an American journalist sentenced to 11...

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US condemns Belarus over migrant crisis from 2021-11-15T02:00

The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, says Belarus has put security under threat at the border with Poland. Also, Austria begins a lockdown for the unvaccinated, and a decade after Muammar Ga...

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Climate deal struck in Glasgow from 2021-11-13T23:13

New global climate deal is agreed at COP26 summit in Glasgow after last-minute wrangling over cutting coal production. Also, at least 68 people die in clashes between rival gangs in a jail in Ecua...

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Steve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress from 2021-11-12T23:20

Former Trump strategist refused to testify about the US Capitol riot. Also: the UN Climate Summit runs into extra time; and a previously unseen mineral is found inside a diamond.

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COP26 goes to the wire from 2021-11-12T16:01

Negotiations continue in Glasgow to try to prevent the worst impacts of climate change. Also: the migrants in Belarus enduring life-threatening temperatures to try to reach the European Union, and ...

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Worsening conditions for migrants in Belarus from 2021-11-12T00:02

Thousands are gathering in the country, hoping to cross the Polish border. Also: FW de Klerk’s message from beyond the grave, and Steven Gerrard returns to the English Premier League as manager.

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South Africa's last Apartheid-era president has died from 2021-11-11T15:32

FW de Klerk oversaw the country's transition from white minority rule. Also: environmental campaigners give a cautious welcome to a surprise joint pledge from China and the United States to increas...

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China and US climate agreement from 2021-11-11T00:01

The US and China make surprise announcement on climate co-operation. German Covid-19 surge prompts deadly warning and the popular Spanish dish - paella - gets protected cultural status.

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Afghan minister blames corruption for Taliban takeover from 2021-11-10T14:59

Former Afghan Finance Minister Khalid Payenda says troop numbers were not accurate. Germany's anti-vaxx lobby. Also, how ketchup is getting involved in the space race.

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State of emergency in Lithuania over Belarus migrants from 2021-11-10T00:55

Lithuania's parliament declares a state of emergency at the country's border with Belarus. Also: scientists warn that oceans are becoming less able to absorb carbon emissions because of rising temp...

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Belarus-Poland border tensions from 2021-11-09T15:23

The EU says it will impose more sanctions on Belarus because of its treatment of migrants. Thousands of people are at the border trying to get into Poland. Also: Malawi celebrates the election of i...

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Poland deploys thousands of troops on the border with Belarus from 2021-11-09T01:17

Poland has accused Belarus of encouraging people to enter the country illegally. Also: Obama tells young people to stay angry on climate, and the South African authorities say the convicted murdere...

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China’s President Xi Jinping tightens grip on power from 2021-11-08T15:19

Top communist leaders discuss China’s political future. The gathering is expected to approve a resolution to praise the Communist Party's achievements. Also: the UN warns of a dire humanitarian cat...

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Climate Special: Your questions answered from 2021-11-08T14:55

Our experts address your concerns about climate change. As the COP 26 summit continues in Glasgow, we look at the science behind global warming and the impact on our environment. Is there enough po...

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Protesters tear-gassed at rally against Sudan coup from 2021-11-08T00:50

The protesters are demanding the Sudanese military step back and allow the transition to civilian rule. Also, the US reopens its borders to vaccinated foreign travellers after 20 months of restrict...

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Scores dead in Sierra Leone tanker explosion from 2021-11-07T00:34

The accident happened after a fuel tanker collided with another vehicle in the capital, Freetown. Also: Texas police open criminal investigation into deaths at festival, and a dig in Pompeii yields...

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Ethiopia urges ex-soldiers to fight against rebels from 2021-11-06T00:02

Rebel groups in Ethiopia plan to overthrow the prime minister by negotiation or force, a Russian diplomat is found dead in Berlin and how flat screen televisions allow dogs to sit and watch televis...

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Ethiopia: Nine rebel factions unite to oust government from 2021-11-05T15:17

The Ethiopian authorities say the alliance has no support. Also: thousands of youth activists march on the UN climate summit in Glasgow and Abba release a new album four decades after their last one.

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US special envoy arrives in Ethiopia amid crisis from 2021-11-05T00:03

Ethiopian rebels warn they could advance on the capital to prevent massacre, why a high-risk Covid gene is more common in South Asians and how whale poo is more important to global ecosystems than ...

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WHO warns Europe back at epicentre of pandemic from 2021-11-04T15:55

The region could see another half a million deaths over winter. Europe head, Hans Kluge, says coronavirus vaccination campaigns need to be accelerated. Also: The world’s first anti-viral pill to ...

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Ethiopian PM threatens to 'bury the enemy' from 2021-11-04T00:30

Abiy Ahmed was speaking at an event marking the first anniversary of the war in Tigray. Also: the US blacklists an Israeli company that makes powerful spyware, and scientists think they know why pe...

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Ethiopia: UN says possible war crimes by all sides from 2021-11-03T16:21

A report into Ethiopia's year long Tigray conflict says it has been marked by extreme brutality. Also: a shock result for the Democrats as a Republican becomes Virginia’s Governor, and China's me t...

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Global pledge to slash methane emissions from 2021-11-02T22:33

More than 100 nations sign up to a 30 percent cut by 2030. It is one of the most potent greenhouse gases and responsible for a third of current warming from human activities. Also: An exclusive rep...

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COP26: Leaders' deforestation pledge from 2021-11-02T15:42

International leaders agree to halt and reverse deforestation by the end of the decade. Also, at least 20 people are reported dead in an attack on a military hospital in the Afghan capital, Kabul, ...

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World leaders outline plans and fears at COP26 in Glasgow from 2021-11-02T00:02

India pledges to become carbon neutral by 2070, two decades later than proposed by the UN. Also: Nigerian building collapse leaves at least 4 dead and challenges against the strict abortion law in ...

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COP-26 leaders urged to think about the young from 2021-11-01T15:26

Sir David Attenborough said the future of new generations could turn "tragedy to triumph". Also: The Ethiopian Prime Minister has urged his fellow citizens to take up arms in the fight against Tigr...

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Scientists say average global temperatures have reached a new record high from 2021-11-01T00:02

The stark warning comes as the COP-26 climate conference in Glasgow gets underway. Also: The tough choices of conscientious objectors in Israel, and Ado Campeol, the 'Father of Tiramisu', has died ...

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Sudanese troops fire live rounds at protesters from 2021-10-30T22:36

At least three people were killed and scores wounded in the protests against the military coup. Also: the actor Alec Baldwin speaks for the first time about the fatal shooting on his film set, and ...

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The UN Secretary General warns COP26 from 2021-10-29T22:01

Antonio Guterres says we are careering towards climate catastrophe. Also: we meet Sudanese protesters shot by the army, and a new film looks at the Beatles’ time in India.

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Pope Francis calls on world leaders to take radical decisions on climate change from 2021-10-29T14:10

Pope Francis warns that the world could become unliveable, unless action is taken. Also: The Pakistani government says talks with a banned Islamist group are deadlocked, and Squid Game spawns a cry...

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Top US oil executives grilled on climate change from 2021-10-28T22:55

They face allegations by a congressional panel that their companies spread disinformation. Also: In Ethiopia intense fighting
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Russia: New lockdown in Moscow from 2021-10-28T14:19

Russia introduces lockdown measures in Moscow amid worst daily Covid infections and deaths. Also, intense fighting is taking place between Tigrayan insurgents and the Ethiopian state, and the scie...

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World Bank freezes cash to Sudan after coup from 2021-10-27T22:29

Pressure mounts on the military to restore civilian rule as international bodies respond. Also: police say Alec Baldwin fired a live round in the fatal shooting on his film set, and the doping scan...

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India's Supreme Court orders an inquiry into government spying from 2021-10-27T14:02

An independent investigation will be conducted into allegations that India's government hacked the phones of journalists and political rivals. Also, a Brazilian senate committee recommends that Pre...

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US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company from 2021-10-27T00:24

China Telecom must stop providing services in the US within 60 days. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission cited national security concerns. Also: Queen Elizabeth cancels her trip to Glasgow's...

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Arrests over illicit trade on dark web from 2021-10-26T14:07

Police around the world have accused 150 people of trading illegal goods on the dark web - part of the internet that can only be accessed using special software. Also, the coup leader in Sudan says...

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Sudan: US suspends aid after coup from 2021-10-26T00:30

The $700m fund has been halted amid international condemnation of the military takeover. Also: Tesla surpasses $1 trillion valuation, and collector returns a Mayan artefact to Guatemala.

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Sudan army stages coup from 2021-10-25T13:59

Military arrests civilian political leaders and declares a state of emergency. Also: China tries to control a new Covid outbreak ahead of the Winter Olympic Games, another record year for greenhous...

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Ethiopia airstrikes hit new Tigray targets from 2021-10-25T00:13

Previous bombardments in the Tigray region have focused on the regional capital, Mekelle. Also: Palestinians condemn Israeli settlement plans in West Bank, and the Friends actor, James Michael Tyle...

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Turkey moves to throw out US ambassador and nine others from 2021-10-23T23:58

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares the ambassadors "persona non grata" for urging the release of the activist Osman Kavala. Also: hundreds of inmates escape in latest Nigeria jailbreak, and Au...

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UN suspends flights to Tigray amid Ethiopian air raids from 2021-10-23T00:11

It follows a government airstrike which forced a UN plane to abort its landing. Also: the actor Alec Baldwin says he's heartbroken by the fatal film set shooting of a cinematographer, and a US whis...

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Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman on movie set from 2021-10-22T15:32

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed when film star fired prop gun. A man was also injured, and police say they're investigating but no charges have been filed. Also, our correspondent foll...

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The WHO complains about the seeming indifference of rich countries from 2021-10-21T22:54

The World Health Organisation that estimates millions of health workers are still unvaccinated and says that rich countries don't care. Also: Queen Elisabeth spends a night in hospital, and Donald ...

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Leak reveals lobbying to change key climate report from 2021-10-21T15:23

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels. Also: WHO says jab inequity means COVID-19 pandemic will drag on, and when did the Vikings arrive in the Ne...

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Brazil parliament committee condemns Bolsonaro's handling of pandemic from 2021-10-20T23:06

It recommends he face a series of charges including crimes against humanity. Also, Kenya's president lifts a nationwide coronavirus curfew introduced 18 months ago, and new research into why the wo...

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Deadly attack in central Damascus from 2021-10-20T14:01

Fourteen military personnel killed in army bus bombings in the Syrian capital Damascus.. Also, pig kidney human transplant, Real Madrid striker on trial in sex tape case and Netflix sued after inte...

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Ethiopia: Federal and Tigrayan troops prepare for an existential fight from 2021-10-20T01:00

After months of relative peace, the Ethiopian government is reported to be sending busloads of poorly equipped soldiers to the front lines. Also, Chinese officials offer a $23,000 reward for a man ...

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Poland's PM accuses EU of 'blackmail' in row over rule of law from 2021-10-19T15:12

Mateusz Morawiecki accused the EU of 'blackmail' during a debate with European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen. The clash followed a ruling by a top Polish court, which rejected key sections ...

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Biden administration asks US Supreme Court to block Texas anti-abortion law from 2021-10-18T23:02

The law was blocked and then reinstated by lower courts, Also, Westminster memorial service for the murdered British parliamentarian Sir David Amess, and Italy's Five Star Movement loses control of...

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Colin Powell: Former US Secretary of State dies of Covid complications from 2021-10-18T15:06

Tributes paid to former top military commander and politician who has died aged 84. He was the first African-American to become Secretary of State, but was controversial due to his support for the ...

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Dozens missing in deadly Indian floods from 2021-10-17T23:02

Severe flooding in the Indian state of Kerala leaves more than 26 people dead and dozens missing. An American Christian organisation has confirmed that 17 missionaries and family members have been ...

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Sudan protesters demand military coup as crisis deepens from 2021-10-17T00:23

The protests in Khartoum come as tensions rise between civilian and military rulers. Also, the French president asks Algerian veterans for forgiveness, and dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized ...

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British anti-terror police investigate fatal stabbing of MP Sir David Amess from 2021-10-16T00:45

Police say a 25 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the attack in Leigh-on-Sea. Also, dozens killed in an Afghan mosque suicide bombing, and US to lift travel ban on 8 Novem...

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Afghanistan: Dozens killed in suicide bombings at Kandahar mosque from 2021-10-15T14:50

Several bomb blasts at a Shia mosque in Kandahar kill worshippers attending Friday prayers. Eyewitnesses said three attackers detonated bombs inside the crowded building. Also, funerals held in L...

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There have been calls for calm following deadly clashes in Beirut from 2021-10-15T00:13

The UN, the US and France have all urged a de-escalation of the tensions in Lebanon. Also: US Congress is pursuing criminal charges for ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon, and Banksy's Love is in the Bin a...

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Beirut: Several deaths as gunfire erupts during protests in city centre from 2021-10-14T14:50

Shooting occurred during a march against the judge investigating last year's huge blast in city's harbour. It is believed that Shia and Christian militias exchanged fire during demonstration. Also...

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Putin denies weaponising energy amid Europe crisis from 2021-10-14T00:21

Russian President Putin says his country is not to blame for high gas prices elsewhere in Europe. A number of people have been killed in Norway bow and arrow attack, and Star Trek's William Shatner...

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EU outlines plans for surging energy prices from 2021-10-13T14:23

Reduced taxes and subsidies could cushion the impact. The Energy Commissioner said the EU would also explore the possibility of joint purchasing of strategic gas reserves. Also, increased costs and...

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UN court rules in favour of Somalia in sea border dispute with Kenya from 2021-10-12T23:04

International court rules in favour of Somalia in sea border dispute with Kenya. Also, rich nations discuss how to help Afghanistan - without recognising the Taliban; and a rare Himalayan fungus th...

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President Macron aims to make France a global leader in new technologies from 2021-10-12T15:11

French president announces $35 billion programme to overhaul economy. He hopes investment will create thousands of jobs across the 'green energy' sector. Also, G20 leaders discuss deepening econom...

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Iraq election: Moqtada al-Sadr hails apparent victory from 2021-10-11T22:55

The Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr promises to form a nationalist government free from foreign interference. Also, the Italian authorities come under pressure to ban neo-fascist parties, and life imit...

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Iraq captures senior Islamic State group official from 2021-10-11T14:28

Sami Jasim is alleged to have been running its finances. The prime minister announced his arrest, saying it involved a complex operation outside Iraq. Also, spy rings, drug factories and arms deals...

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Czech president in hospital amid election upheaval from 2021-10-11T00:08

Milos Zeman is in intensive care the day after a surprise opposition win in parliamentary elections. Also, the "father of Pakistan nuclear bomb" AQ Khan dies aged 85, and UK to resettle teenage Afg...

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US and Taliban hold first talks since withdrawal from 2021-10-09T23:19

The meeting came a day after Afghanistan suffered its deadliest attack since US forces withdrew. Also: Austrian chancellor resigns amid corruption inquiry, and what can you make with pinhead oatmea...

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Nations agree to 15% minimum corporate tax rate from 2021-10-08T23:21

The historic deal will make companies pay a fairer share of tax across the world. Also, Nigerian police rescue 50 people chained up at a rehabilitation centre, and fast fashion's dumping ground for...

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Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win Nobel Peace Prize from 2021-10-08T15:17

The high profile Philippine and Russian journalists face threats and intimidation by doing their jobs. Also, a suicide attack on an Afghan mosque kills dozens of people, and moves in China to shut ...

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US warns Russia over energy crisis from 2021-10-07T22:39

The US national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said any attempts to exploit the crisis, which is causing gas shortages across Europe, would backfire.
Also: the children of Islamic State fight...

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Texas abortion law temporarily blocked by judge from 2021-10-07T15:03

The White House praised the ruling as an important step to restoring women's constitutional rights. Also, Pakistan earthquake kills many in Balochistan province, and Juji, the Afghan mynah bird, is...

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Historic go-ahead for malaria vaccine in Africa from 2021-10-06T22:44

The WHO announced on Wednesday that it is recommending the use of the first proven malaria vaccine following the success of a number of trials. The vaccine has potential to save tens of thousands o...

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Australia ends Papua New Guinea asylum detention from 2021-10-06T15:13

Australia has controversially held migrants arriving by boat in processing centres in Papua New Guinea and Nauru since 2013. Thirteen are known to have died as a result of violence, medical problem...

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Facebook harms children and weakens democracy, says ex-employee from 2021-10-05T23:01

Frances Haugen, a former product manager turned whistleblower, heavily criticised Facebook at a hearing on Capitol Hill, telling US lawmakers that the company repeatedly prioritised profits over it...

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France: Report reveals huge scale of sexual abuse within Catholic church from 2021-10-05T15:31

Investigation says 216,000 children sexually abused over several decades. And more than 3000 paedophile priests operated within the Church. Also, a warning about future water-shortages across the...

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Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp hit by global outage from 2021-10-04T23:01

The three social media services, all owned by Facebook, were knocked offline for hours on Monday. Also: the US Trade Representative says China has failed to uphold commitments agreed under a trade ...

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Pandora Papers: Leaders deny allegations of financial impropriety from 2021-10-04T14:36

Czech PM Andrej Babis says it is a political attack on him. Also, religious leaders call on politicians to agree to step up their commitment to the fight against global warming, and the Nobel prize...

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Secret wealth and dealings of leaders exposed in huge data leak from 2021-10-03T23:05

King of Jordan and Tony Blair are among those featured in the Pandora Papers. Also: an explosion in Kabul kills eight; and we remember the French businessman and politician, Bernard Tapie, who's d...

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Protesters march to defend US abortion rights from 2021-10-02T23:03

Thousands gather in every US state to march in support of abortion rights. Climate and energy ministers confer in Milan ahead of next month's summit and
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Covid antiviral pill can halve risk of hospitalisation from 2021-10-02T00:35

Emergency authorisation of Molnupiravir is now being sought, though US chief medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci urges caution. Also, ex-president Saakashvili has been held on his return to Georgia, a...

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French ex-officer’s DNA ends 35-year murder hunt from 2021-10-01T14:57

A former police officer who killed himself this week left a note confessing that he had carried out a series of sexual attacks in Paris. Investigators have now matched his DNA with crimes in the '8...

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Congress narrowly averts US government shutdown from 2021-10-01T01:18

The measure passed in both chambers of the US Congress only hours before federal funding lapsed. Also: Nazi camp secretary caught after fleeing her trial, and "Rent-a-friend" as a solution to socia...

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Sarkozy: France's ex-PM given jail sentence over campaign funding from 2021-09-30T15:21

Nicolas Sarkozy given one-year sentence for illegally funding a 2012 re-election campaign. He denies any wrongdoing, and is expected to appeal against the ruling. Also, Italy's PM Mario Draghi tell...

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Families protest at Beirut blast investigation from 2021-09-30T00:55

No-one has yet been held accountable for the August 2020 explosion in Beirut, which killed more than 200 people. Also, Britney Spears' father suspended as conservator, and YouTube to remove all an...

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Fumio Kishida wins race to become Japan PM from 2021-09-29T14:40

Mr Kishida will succeed Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after one year in office. Also, North Korea says it fired a new hypersonic missile; and molten lava from La Palma volcano reaches the A...

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US generals advised Biden against complete Afghan pull-out from 2021-09-29T00:19

The US generals recommended keeping 2500 troops in Afghanistan. Also, Russia opens new criminal case against Navalny and his allies, and Daniel Craig's last Bond film finally premieres.

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Climate change: Greta Thunberg outlines challenges facing the world from 2021-09-28T14:39

Outspoken climate activist criticises what she sees as empty promises by those in power. She was among hundreds of other young campaigners at Youth 4 Climate conference in Milan. Also, Ukraine rem...

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R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial from 2021-09-28T00:22

After decades of allegations, the singer was found guilty of running a scheme to abuse women and children. Also, Landsat-9 satellite is launched into space to picture Earth, and what does President...

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Germany election: narrow victory for centre-left from 2021-09-27T14:18

Olaf Scholz says his Social Democrats plan to build a new coalition government, working with the Greens and liberal Free Democrats, but Angela Merkel’s CDU party is still hoping to hold on to power...

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Germany: tight race for rivals to succeed Merkel from 2021-09-26T22:09

Social Democrats are on course for a narrow victory in parliamentary elections in Germany. Also, UN watchdog says Iran has not allowed its inspectors full access to its nuclear sites, and Swiss vo...

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Chinese tech boss flies home to red carpet welcome from 2021-09-25T22:09

Huawei's Meng Wanzhou flew into Shenzhen, hours after two Canadians freed by China also returned home. Also today: Germans go to the polls to elect Angela Merkel’s successor, Kabul’s schoolgirls de...

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Deal struck to end legal standoff over Huawei telecom executive from 2021-09-24T23:05

The senior Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou, is expected to return home to China under a deal with US prosecutors. Mixed reaction to plans to hold the football world cup every two years? And a Kenyan...

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India: gunmen dressed as lawyers shoot gangster dead from 2021-09-24T14:50

Jitender Gogi was in court in Delhi when two people opened fire. Also the European Commission urges Poland to give the necessary care and assistance to migrants caught in a stand-off on the border ...

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US Haiti envoy quits over 'inhumane' deportations from 2021-09-23T23:18

Daniel Foote said he resigned in protest at the treatment of Haitian migrants. Also, the main candidates to be German Chancellor have clashed in a final TV debate before the election, and scientist...

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Syria: Charity says wealthy nations have 'abandoned' children of IS fighters from 2021-09-23T14:55

Save The Children calls for help for more than 27,000 children in detention-centres. Many are citizens of EU nations, and the charity accuses those countries of failing to have them repatriated. Al...

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Biden promises global vaccine help from 2021-09-22T22:34

The US president told a virtual Covid-19 summit another 500 million vaccine doses would go to developing countries. Also, WHO warns air pollution is more dangerous than previously thought, Netflix ...

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Campaigners welcome China’s coal promise from 2021-09-22T14:15

One group described it as a potential game changer. But the pledge did not include a ban on new coal-fired power stations in China. Also, parts of Australia are hit by the strongest earthquake in c...

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China pledges to stop building coal-fired power stations overseas from 2021-09-22T00:48

The leaders of China and the US - Xi Jinping and Joe Biden - have announced new commitments to tackle climate change at the UN General Assembly. Also, there are further signs that the conflict in E...

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Salisbury poisonings: Third man to face charges over Novichok attack from 2021-09-21T14:50

Third Russian is to be charged over the 2018 poisonings in UK which left one person dead. British police believe all three suspects worked for GRU - Russia's military intelligence service. Also, ...

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Hotel Rwanda hero convicted on terror charges from 2021-09-20T22:32

Paul Rusesabagina, who saved hundreds of people during the 1994 genocide, has been sentenced to twenty-five years in prison by a Rwandan court for terrorist offences. Also, we hear from a teenager ...

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Russia: Gunman kills six people at university in Perm from 2021-09-20T15:12

A man has been arrested after deadly shooting-spree in Perm, a city in the Urals. Police believe he acted alone and had no political or religious motives. Also, 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabinga...

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Putin's party leads vote amid fraud claims from 2021-09-19T23:35

The pro-Kremlin United Russia party is on course to win amid allegations of fraud. Also, Australia denies lying to France in submarine deal, and a volcano on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma e...

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UN urges Taliban to reopen girls' schools from 2021-09-18T21:56

The UN calls on the Taliban to reopen girls' secondary schools in Afghanistan. The US moves thousands of migrants away from a Texas border town.
And a new twist in the case of the missing trav...

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UN urges Taliban to re-open girls' schools from 2021-09-18T21:56

The UN calls on the Taliban to re-open girls' secondary schools in Afghanistan. The US moves thousands of migrants away from a Texas border town.
And a new twist in the case of the missing tra...

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US admits Kabul drone strike killed civilians from 2021-09-17T23:48

An inquiry finds that a drone strike on a vehicle thought to be carrying a bomb just days before the US pullout, killed 10 members of a civilian family, not militants. The head of US Central Comman...

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Russia’s parliamentary election begins from 2021-09-17T14:07

As Russians head to the polls, Google and Apple remove a tactical voting app from their online stores. Over three days Russians are electing 415 members of the state Duma,or lower house of parliame...

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US tries to calm French anger over security pact with UK and Australia from 2021-09-16T22:05

The US tries to calm French anger over the new security pact with Britain and Australia. Iran sends fuel supplies to Lebanon, as the economic crisis deepens.
And an early work by Vincent Van Go...

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China denounces UK-US-Australia pact as 'damaging' from 2021-09-16T15:19

Beijing says the Aukus security pact between Britain, the US and Australia is 'extremely irresponsible' and 'narrow-minded'. The alliance is widely seen as an effort to counter China's influence in...

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Simone Biles testifies about abuse by US Gymnastics doctor from 2021-09-15T22:17

She was joined before the US Senate by other athletes who were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar. Also: Rodrigo Duterte faces crimes against humanity investigation and the preacher promising to he...

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Afghan women's youth football team flees to Pakistan from 2021-09-15T15:23

The departure of the football team from Afghanistan comes as part of a wider exodus of female cultural and sporting stars. Also, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU n...

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Haiti PM in murder row from 2021-09-14T22:27

Ariel Henry fires his chief prosecutor after attempt to charge him over killing of president in July. Also: Europe tries to avoid winter Covid and cows trained where to pee.

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Haiti PM Ariel Henry in murder row from 2021-09-14T22:27

Prime Minister Ariel Henry fires chief prosecutor Bed-Ford Claude after he asked a judge to charge him in connection with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July. Also, Europe tries to...

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Climate change: Young people worldwide 'very worried' about future from 2021-09-14T14:49

New global survey shows high levels of anxiety among young people over climate change. Over half of those interviewed think that humanity is doomed. Also, BBC analysis reveals the world now sees tw...

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Emergency conference in Geneva pledges more than 1 billion dollars in aid for Afghanistan from 2021-09-13T23:02

The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says the Afghan people are facing perhaps their most perilous hour. Also:turmoil in cryptocurrency markets after a fake news release purporting to be from...

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Emergency conference in Geneva pledges more than $1bn in aid for Afghanistan from 2021-09-13T23:02

The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says the Afghan people are facing perhaps their most perilous hour. Also,:turmoil in cryptocurrency markets after a fake news release purporting to be fro...

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UN warns that Afghans face most perilous hour from 2021-09-13T15:05

The United Nations is seeking more than $600m in aid following the Taliban takeover last month. Also: tens of thousands of people in England are to take part in a "game-changing" blood test trial f...

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FBI releases document on Saudis and 9/11 from 2021-09-12T22:33

The memo records contact between Saudi nationals and hijackers but does not implicate the government. Also on the programme, a deal is reached on monitoring Iranian nuclear sites, and some gorillas...

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America stops to remember 9/11 from 2021-09-11T23:49

Commemorations have taken place on the 20th anniversary of the 11 September attacks. Also, tennis history is made as British teenager Emma Raducanu wins the US Open, and Peru's Shining Path leader ...

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Remembering 9/11 twenty years on from 2021-09-11T00:38

Nearly 3,000 people died in New York, at the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field on 11 September, 2001. Memorial events are being held across the US to remember those who died. Also on the program...

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Gazprom confirms that controversial Nordstream Two gas pipeline is complete from 2021-09-10T15:11

Russian state-run gas giant Gazprom says long-delayed Nordstream Two pipeline is now ready for use. We examine why it has caused huge tensions within Europe. Also, a woman who was a former MP in Af...

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Biden requires vaccines for millions of US workers from 2021-09-09T23:01

President Biden has announced sweeping federal Covid measures that require workers at large companies to be vaccinated or face weekly testing. Also, dozens of international passengers have flown ou...

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Kabul airport prepares to reopen from 2021-09-09T14:26

Quatari officials say Kabul airport is almost ready to resume flights.Qatar has provided Afghanistan with the technical expertise to reopen the ariport. Women in Afghanistan protest against the Tal...

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Former Afghan president says he fled to avoid bloodshed from 2021-09-08T23:07

Ashraf Ghani has issued a statement on Twitter three weeks after leaving Afghanistan. Also, the man believed to be the only gunman to survive the Paris attacks in 2015 appears in court at the start...

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France: Trial begins of suspects over 2015 Paris attacks from 2021-09-08T15:18

Twenty suspects on trial over the Paris terror attacks which killed 130 people in November 2015. The wave of shootings and bombings by Islamic State extremists was France's worst attack since World...

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Hardliners get key posts in new Taliban government from 2021-09-08T00:32

The all-male cabinet in Kabul includes figures linked to attacks on US forces and a leader wanted by the FBI. Also, Mexico decriminalises abortion in landmark ruling, and youngest Catholic bishop i...

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Taliban fire shots in Kabul to disperse protesters from 2021-09-07T13:47

Protests are the the biggest show of defiance since the militant group took power in Afghanistan. Also: supporters of Myanmar's deposed civilian government call for a mass uprising against the mili...

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US evacuates four Americans overland from Afghanistan from 2021-09-07T00:05

The US State Department said the group had crossed into an unspecified neighbouring country, and that the Taliban had known about the departure and did not impede it. Also, Poland's parliament appr...

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Taliban claim disputed Panjshir Valley from 2021-09-06T14:19

The Taliban say they have seized Afghanistan's Panjshir province, which would consolidate their control of the entire country, but resistance fighters dispute this. Also, the Belarusian woman who l...

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Soldiers seize power in Guinea from 2021-09-06T00:31

Troops announced a takeover on TV, capturing the president Alpha Conde. Also: Taliban accused of killing pregnant Afghan police officer in Ghor province, and could seaweed be a key raw material for...

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Ethiopia claims thousands of Tigray rebels killed from 2021-09-05T00:08

An Ethiopian general says the rebels were killed in fierce fighting, aided by airstrikes. Also: Taliban break up women's rights protest in Kabul, and Vladimir Putin gets corrected by schoolboy abou...

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Afghanistan: Fighting rages in Panjshir from 2021-09-03T22:23

Resistance fighters deny claims that the Taliban has overrun their stronghold in the Panjshir valley. Also, President Joe Biden urges US southern states to improve their infrastructure after Hurric...

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EU and AstraZeneca reach deal over vaccine row from 2021-09-03T15:49

AstraZeneca will give the EU 200 million doses by 31 March 2022, ending court action. Also: an Islamist under surveillance stabs 6 people in New Zealand and Para Taekwondo, the Paralympics' 1st ful...

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President Biden blames climate change for deadly New York flood from 2021-09-03T01:00

More than 40 people are dead after Storm Ida hits the US. Also, one of the alleged Islamic State members dubbed "the Beatles" has pleaded guilty to conspiring to torture and behead American and Eur...

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NY floods kill at least 9 from 2021-09-02T14:49

A 2-year-old died, with many victims trapped in flooded basements. Also: the US Supreme Court refuses to block the abortion ban in Texas, and Mikis Theodorakis - the composer of Zorba the Greek - d...

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Afghan economy close to collapse after Taliban victory from 2021-09-01T23:01

The economy of Afghanistan collapses, while prices soar. Also: President Biden promises to fight to protect the constitutional right to abortion, and the British man told to avoid prison by going t...

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The Afghan economy is close to collapse following the Taliban's victory. from 2021-09-01T23:01

The economy of Afghanistan collapses, while prices soar. Also: President Biden promises to fight to protect the constitutional right to abortion, and the British man told to avoid prison by going t...

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Climate change: Huge increase in weather-related disasters over last 50 years from 2021-09-01T14:57

World Meteorological Organisation issues stark warning about impact of climate-change. It says there's been 400% increase in weather-related disasters worldwide in last five decades. Also, Taliban...

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Biden defends Afghan exit amid Taliban joy from 2021-09-01T00:20

The US president Joe Biden says staying in Afghanistan was not an option, as Taliban militants celebrate. Also: USAID says forces from Ethiopia's Tigray region have looted its warehouses in Amhara,...

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Taliban call for good relations with US from 2021-08-31T14:10

After declaring that their victory belonged to all Afghans, the Taliban reach out to former foes. Also: the BBC’s Moscow correspondent, Sarah Rainsford, has left Russia, after being labelled a thre...

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The Taliban calls for good relations with the United States from 2021-08-31T14:10

After declaring victory belonged to all Afghans, the Taliban reaches out to former foes. Also: the BBC’s Moscow correspondent, Sarah Rainsford, has left Russia, after being labelled a threat to nat...

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US completes Afghanistan withdrawal from 2021-08-30T23:48

Taliban supporters fired into the air to celebrate the end of the 20-year occupation. Also: Brazilian bank robbers use hostages as human shields, and China cuts online gaming for under-18s to three...

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Afghanistan Special: Your Questions Answered from 2021-08-30T17:40

BBC correspondents answer your questions about the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. We ask how did the Taliban overthrow the Afghan government so quickly? What now for human rights, the economy ...

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Louisiana hunkers down as Hurricane Ida strikes from 2021-08-30T00:11

Forecasters say the storm, which has now made landfall, is extremely dangerous. Also: US says drone strike thwarts Kabul airport attack, and the Jamaican soul of reggae Lee 'Scratch' Perry dies age...

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Biden warns another Kabul airport attack likely from 2021-08-29T00:27

The US president Joe Biden says commanders have told him another attack could happen within the next thirty-six hours. The final UK troops, diplomats and officials have now left Kabul. Also: thous...

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US to continue Kabul airlift 'until last moment' from 2021-08-28T00:09

The US is still evacuating Afghans desperate to leave. The Taliban said on Friday night they had taken control of parts of Kabul airport - the Pentagon has disputed this. Also: US spy agencies spl...

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Kabul: Evacuation enters final phase after deadly attacks from 2021-08-27T14:56

90 people were killed in bombings at Kabul airport on Thursday. The final evacuation and foreign troop withdrawals are scheduled to be completed by August 31st. Also, China fines a leading actres...

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Biden vows to finish mission despite Kabul attacks from 2021-08-26T23:44

Twin bomb attacks at Kabul airport targeted people desperate to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover. Dozens of people died including US military personnel. Also: reports from Ethiopia say e...

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Afghanistan: Time runs out for evacuations from Kabul airport from 2021-08-26T14:53

Hundreds of desperate people are still there despite warnings of an IS attack. Also, crowds have also gathered at a border crossing with Pakistan in the hope of leaving Afghanistan by land, and a b...

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Afghanistan: Taliban committed to post-deadline safe passage from 2021-08-25T22:31

The US says the Taliban have promised to allow foreigners and Afghans to leave beyond 31 August, when a US-controlled airlift will end. Also: The World Health Organisation says time is running out ...

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Afghanistan: Woman journalist gives tearful interview to BBC at Kabul airport from 2021-08-25T15:17

Deeply emotional comments by Afghan reporter who fears she'll be killed by Taliban. Western nations are stepping up Kabul evacuation ahead of final deadline of August 31st. Also, China's schools a...

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Biden sticks to Kabul withdrawal deadline from 2021-08-24T23:05

But US president says he's asked the Pentagon to have contingency plans ready. Also: Hackers share shocking images of Iranian prisoner abuse and remembering Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts who...

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Afghanistan: UN says reports of rights violations by Taliban are credible from 2021-08-24T14:25

These include executions, restrictions on women and recruiting child soldiers. Also: the 2020 Paralympic Games open in Tokyo; and uncovering the secret of the sound of the Stradivarius violin.

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Pressure to extend US-Afghan deadline from 2021-08-23T23:43

Allies want Biden to keep troops at Kabul airport beyond the end of this month but the Taliban warns against what it says would be a 'violation'. Also: the IMF gives member countries hundreds of ...

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Afghanistan: Gunfire at Kabul airport from 2021-08-23T14:40

One Afghan guard killed in clashes with unknown assailants as evacuation continues. Meanwhile the Taliban say they won't extend deadline for foreign troops to leave the country. Also, Kamala Harr...

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President Biden defends his actions in Afghanistan from 2021-08-22T23:54

President Biden defends actions in Afghanistan; resistance fighters take on the Taliban and the jazz star Josephine Baker is awarded one of France's top honours.

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US warning at Kabul airport amid crush fears from 2021-08-21T22:16

Thousands try to flee Kabul as chaos continues outside the airport. Also: provoking the wrath of the Taliban - by flouting the militants' dress code, and the paper horse - now an exhibit in a natio...

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Biden on Afghanistan withdrawal: 'This is about America leading the world' from 2021-08-20T22:42

US President makes televised address as airlift from Kabul continues. Meanwhile reports emerge of alleged killings of Hazara minority by Taliban. Also, how one African migrant survived boat journ...

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Afghanistan: UN warns of 'acute hunger' among population from 2021-08-20T15:02

A United Nations representative says food shortages have become critical. And reports continue of Taleban fighters searching for people who worked for NATO or previous government. Also, anger in ...

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Taliban's 'door-to-door manhunt' from 2021-08-19T22:29

The BBC is told that militants are searching for government employees and those who worked with US forces. Also, one of Italy's leading drug traffickers is arrested, and why rattlesnakes have a two...

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Taliban blame foreigners for gunfire deaths at Kabul airport from 2021-08-19T15:08

The Taliban says it is investigating reports that people had been killed. Also: first Covid case detected at paralympic village, and in search of 007's Aston Martin DB5 car.

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Several dead as protesters defy Taliban from 2021-08-18T23:03

Firing was heard as protesters took to the streets waving the Afghan national flag in Jalalabad. Also: R Kelly is called a 'sexual predator' as his trial opens, and survivors of the Haiti earthquak...

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Afghanistan: How do women see their future under Taleban rule ? from 2021-08-18T15:23

Uncertainty and fear among many Afghan women as Taleban leaders return from exile. And protestors defy Taleban in one major city in east. Also, relief efforts underway in Haiti as death-toll from...

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Taliban pledges amnesty for all from 2021-08-17T22:54

The Taliban held their first news conference since taking control of Afghanistan. Their spokesman insisted women would be able to work as long as they complied with Sharia law. We hear what it's li...

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Afghanistan: Taliban ask government employees to return to work from 2021-08-17T15:01

The group declares what it calls an 'amnesty' as Kabul enters an uneasy calm. Also: aid agencies say they're cautiously optimistic they'll be able to continue their work in Afghanistan for now, the...

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Biden defends US withdrawal from Afghanistan from 2021-08-16T23:07

The US President blames Afghan leaders for Taliban takeover. Also: Zambia has a new President-elect; and the sticky tale of a piece of chewing gum, left behind by a music icon.

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Scenes of panic at Kabul airport from 2021-08-16T15:00

Several people are killed as hundreds scramble to escape the Taliban. Afghans have been seen clinging to - and apparently falling from - planes taking off from the runway. Also: Haiti braces itself...

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Afghanistan: Taliban fighters enter Kabul as president flees from 2021-08-15T23:27

President Ashraf Ghani said he left the country to avoid bloodshed. The Taliban say they are awaiting a peaceful transition of power. Also, rescuers in Haiti continue to search for survivors of an...

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Afghanistan: Taliban reach Kabul from 2021-08-15T13:45

The Afghan government says it's negotiating a peaceful transfer of power in the capital. The Taliban has assured civilians that they will not be harmed. We hear the latest, in this special edition ...

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Massive earthquake kills hundreds in Haiti from 2021-08-15T00:09

The powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake toppled many buildings including churches and hotels. Also: Taliban take Afghan government's last northern stronghold of Mazar-i-Sharif, and Polish move on Naz...

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Diplomats hasten exit as Taliban near Kabul from 2021-08-14T00:28

US troops arrive to help with evacuation efforts as militants seize a city an hour's drive from the Afghan capital, Also: BBC condemns expulsion of journalist from Russia, and cooling down from Ita...

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Afghanistan: Panic as civilians flee Taliban onslaught from 2021-08-13T15:01

Thousands of refugees seek sanctuary in Kabul as the militants seize more cities. Kandahar, the second largest city, has fallen, and the World Food Programme has warned of a humanitarian catastrop...

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Major cities in Afghanistan fall to Taliban amid heavy fighting from 2021-08-13T00:49

Militants now control many of Afghanistan's key regional cities, including Herat and Ghazni. Also: Russia holds hypersonic flight expert in spy probe, and Scotland's first electric-powered aircraft...

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Taliban take tenth regional capital in under a week from 2021-08-12T14:22

The fall of Ghazni brings the militants closer to the Afghan capital. Their advance is causing destruction and a humanitarian catastrophe. Also: Australia's capital, Canberra, is in a snap lockdown...

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Taliban back brutal rule as they strike for power from 2021-08-12T00:36

A BBC correspondent finds Afghanistan's ex-rulers still back brutal punishments, as he goes behind Taliban lines. Also: US gets a legal boost in its bid to extradite Julian Assange from the UK, and...

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Afghanistan: President Ghani rallies troops in besieged city from 2021-08-11T15:05

President Ashraf Ghani has flown to Mazar-i-Sharif as Taliban militants close in. If this key northern city falls, it will be catastrophic for the Afghan government. Also, German police arrest Bri...

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US Senate passes Biden's one-trillion-dollar infrastructure bill from 2021-08-11T00:30

The bill will address clean energy, the internet, trains and more. Also: the governor of New York state, Andrew Cuomo, resigns, and tests to diagnose dementia in a day.

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Afghanistan: Fighting exacting terrible toll on civilians from 2021-08-10T14:23

The UN says Taliban attacks on cities are striking fear into the population. Also: North Korea stops answering recently restored telephone hotline with South Korea, and China's wandering elephant h...

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Thousands flee Taliban onslaught from 2021-08-10T00:04

They are seeking refuge in the Afghan capital, telling of atrocities by the militants. Also: more than 120-million-dollars has been paid out to women who say they were abused by the disgraced finan...

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Stark warnings in a climate change report from 2021-08-09T14:28

The UN says it's "code red for humanity", but that a catastrophe can be avoided if the world acts fast. Also: the latest from Greece where a record-breaking heatwave is fanning wildfires, and the w...

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Afghan cities fall to rapid Taliban advance from 2021-08-08T22:14

The Taliban say they’ve captured three more provincial capitals as they continue to make sweeping gains across the country. Also: Tokyo marks the end of an Olympic Games overshadowed by the pandemi...

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US bombers carry out air strikes on the Afghan city of Sheberghan from 2021-08-07T23:02

The attacks came after Taliban insurgents claimed to have taken the city. Also, Cuba legalises privately-owned businesses of up to 100 employees, following mass protests against the government, and...

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Afghanistan war: Taliban capture regional capital Zaranj from 2021-08-06T22:18

The UN warns that Afghanistan is facing a possible catastrophe after the Taliban make further gains. Also: nearly half the regions in Greece are on high alert as wildfires rage across the country, ...

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Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel from Lebanon from 2021-08-06T14:24

Israel says most of the missiles were intercepted by its air defences. Also: a close associate of the Afghan president is assassinated in Kabul; and the Olympics expels Belarus coaches over the re...

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Iran's new president Ebrahim Raisi is sworn into office from 2021-08-06T00:33

The hardline cleric said that he would improve Iran's economy. Also: Ethiopian rebels take the Unesco World heritage town of Lalibela, and the footballer Lionel Messi will not stay at Barcelona.

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Iran's new hardline president sworn in from 2021-08-05T14:44

Ebrahim Raisi faces growing challenges, with an economy crippled by sanctions. Also: the gel that could transform the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, and the orangutan with a penchant for sunglas...

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Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking from 2021-08-05T00:47

US gun makers and suppliers are accused of reckless business practices. Also: WHO calls for a suspension in booster vaccines for Covid-19 so that poorer nations can get the jab, and South Koreans h...

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Belarus activist on trial from 2021-08-04T15:16

Maria Kolesnikova, one of the leaders of the challenge to President Lukashenko last year, resisted deportation and is accused of plotting to seize power. Also: the very young skateboarders leaping ...

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Biden says Cuomo should resign over misconduct report from 2021-08-04T00:15

The new report comes months after several women accused the New York governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual misconduct. Also: gunmen attack the home of the Afghan defence minister, and it seems giraffes n...

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Missing Belarus activist found dead in park from 2021-08-03T15:20

Vitaly Shishov lived in Ukraine, helping people flee the Belarus crackdown. Also: the Wuhan authorities test the whole city as the virus resurfaces, and so-called killer robots - how can we control...

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Street fighting rages in Lashkar Gah as the Taliban attack the Afghan city from 2021-08-02T23:52

A MSF doctor in the city says there is fighting all around and medical supplies are running low. Also: Belarus sprinter Krystina Tsimanovskaya given Polish humanitarian visa, and a Covid-19 app in ...

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Palestinians await key court ruling from 2021-08-02T15:38

The families are appealing against an order to leave their homes in East Jerusalem. Also: Olympic history is made as the transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard competes in women's weightlifting, and an...

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Olympic drama at Tokyo airport from 2021-08-01T23:05

Belarusian athlete claims officials from her country tried to forcibly repatriate her. Also: Myanmar's military ruler promises elections by 2023, Rio Tinto looks to Serbia to supply lithium for ele...

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Afghanistan: Fighting rages as Taliban besiege three key cities from 2021-07-31T22:14

Hundreds of Afghans have fled their homes. Covid: Pulse oxygen monitors work less well on darker skin, experts say. Plus a new exhibition on Mary Shelley and her most famous creation.

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IRS ordered to hand over Trump tax returns to Congress from 2021-07-30T23:08

Although not required by law, every US president since 1976 - except Mr Trump - has released their tax returns. Israel accuses Iran over deadly oil tanker attack. New Covid virus outbreak worst sin...

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North Korea suffering 'sharpest economic decline in over 20 years' from 2021-07-30T15:21

New report warns of hardship caused by Covid-19 and economic sanctions. Poverty is already known to be widespread in North Korea but true picture is hard to establish. Also, first group of Afghan ...

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President Biden calls for $100 vaccine incentive from 2021-07-29T23:56

The US president announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing. Also: a public inquiry has found the Maltese state responsible for journalist's death, and a chimney ...

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Britain and Kenya host summit to tackle global education crisis sparked by COVID from 2021-07-29T14:26

The summit is aiming to raise five billion dollars to help transform education in dozens of countries after the greatest disruption in a generation.
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Peru's new president is sworn in from 2021-07-28T23:46

Pedro Castillo pledges to help the poor and tackle the pandemic. Also, ethnic Serbs in Bosnia boycott parliament over a new law banning genocide denial, and a woman is jailed for swapping diamonds ...

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Macron says France 'owes debt' to Polynesia over nuclear tests from 2021-07-28T15:06

The French president spoke while visiting French island territories in Pacific. France has carried out over 200 nuclear tests across the region. Also, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Af...

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US policeman feared death in Capitol riots from 2021-07-27T23:45

Officers on duty when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol give tearful testimony at an inquiry. Also, the American gymnast Simone Biles pulls out of the Olympic team competition over mental hea...

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Hong Kong man guilty in first national security law trial from 2021-07-27T15:02

The 24-year-old had flown a flag with a protest slogan while riding a motorcycle into police officers in Hong Kong. Also: Vatican cardinal on trial in $142m fraud case, and do you like and apprecia...

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Tunisian president accused of coup after firing PM from 2021-07-26T23:57

Months of tension over Covid and the economy culminate in the sacking of the PM. Also: scientists don't know why Covid cases in the UK are plummeting, and how female athletes are giving short shrif...

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Tunisia: PM is sacked after violent Covid protests from 2021-07-26T14:44

President Kais Saied has sacked Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and says he's taken over. This follows angry nationwide protests on Sunday over the government's handling of the pandemic. Also, civ...

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US ready to continue airstrikes against Taliban from 2021-07-25T23:07

The head of US Central Command, Gen Kenneth McKenzie, said this could happen in weeks. Also, criticism of proposals for English football fans to show proof of Covid vaccinations before watching Pre...

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Afghanistan imposes night curfew from 2021-07-24T23:05

Move covers 31 of the country's 34 provinces to help protect urban areas from Taliban advance. Also: Landmark fuel deal between Iraq and Lebanon, Olympic host nation Japan picks up its first medals...

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Tennis star Osaka lights flame to get delayed Olympics underway in Tokyo from 2021-07-23T23:03

The long delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics are finally underway - in a near deserted stadium; Haiti's assassinated president Jovenel Moïse is laid to rest...
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Olympics: Tokyo hosts opening ceremony of delayed 2020 Games from 2021-07-23T15:02

Due to Coronavirus, a subdued ceremony launches the much-postponed Olympics. Fewer than 1000 invited guests and no spectators are inside the huge main stadium. Also, President Xi Jinping makes fir...

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US imposes sanctions on Cuban officials after protest crackdown from 2021-07-22T23:30

President Biden has been under pressure to respond to anti-regime protests. Also: the Senate in the Czech Republic has approved a plan to compensate Roma women who were forcibly sterilised, and bes...

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Olympics ceremony boss sacked over Holocaust joke from 2021-07-22T13:56

The decision to remove Kentaro Kobayashi comes just a day before the opening show is due to be held. It’s the latest scandal to hit the Tokyo Games. Also: Famine stalks Angola as the worst drought ...

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US life expectancy suffers steepest drop in decades from 2021-07-21T23:07

Life expectancy in the US has suffered its sharpest fall since the second world war; Chinese scientists say global warming has made China's annual flood season much more dangerous; and a gold toile...

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China Floods: 16 dead and many thousands evacuated from 2021-07-21T14:37

Record-breaking rainfall has brought deaths and chaos in China's Henan province. More than a dozen cities have been affected by the floods. Also, Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped women an...

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Severe Floods hit China's Henan Province. from 2021-07-20T23:07

There have been severe floods in the central Chinese province of Henan with dramatic images of passengers in flooded subway trains; The US warns that the world can't wait for the pandemic to end be...

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India's Covid death rate much higher than official count, says report from 2021-07-20T13:41

The US-based Centre for Global Development says the figure could be ten times as high. Also: migrants in Belgium on hunger strike, and why Israel is threatening consequences for Ben & Jerry's.

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China accused of Cyber-Attack on Microsoft. from 2021-07-19T23:03

The US and European countries say a huge cyber attack earlier this year came from China; In Germany - police say dozens of people are still missing following deadly floods last week; and a family o...

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UK government lifts coronavirus restrictions in England despite surge from 2021-07-19T14:26

It's confident rules on mask wearing and social distancing won't be reintroduced. Also: Australian government scientists have said the outlook for the Great Barrier Reef remains "very poor" despite...

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In Tokyo, a growing number of Olympic athletes and officials test Covid-positive from 2021-07-18T23:16

The Tokyo Olympics is hit by a spate of coronavirus cases. Also: Mrs Merkel visits areas of western Germany affected by flooding, and the Vespa scooter celebrates its 75th anniversary.

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Afghanistan: Peace talks resume with Taliban from 2021-07-18T01:00

Officials sound optimistic after the first round of negotiations, but the Taliban says it’s confident it can still win on the battlefield. Also, rescue workers in Germany race to find survivors aft...

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Floodwaters begin to recede in northwestern Europe from 2021-07-16T22:02

Rescue workers struggle to reach survivors of the devastating floods with authorities in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands trying to take stock of the catastrophic damage. Also, rights groups h...

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Floodwaters begin to recede in north-western Europe from 2021-07-16T22:02

Rescue workers struggle to reach survivors of the devastating floods with authorities in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands trying to take stock of the catastrophic damage. Also, rights groups h...

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Europe floods: At least 120 dead and hundreds more missing from 2021-07-16T15:43

Northern Europe hit by some of the worst flooding in decades after record rainfall. Germany and Belgium are worst-affected, and European leaders have called for action on climate-change. Also, ho...

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Floods in western Europe kill more than 60 from 2021-07-15T22:15

Thousands of others in Germany and Belgium are forced to evacuate. Also: in Canada leaders of an indigenous nation call on the government to release residential school attendance records to help id...

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Afghan Taliban offer a conditional ceasefire from 2021-07-15T14:17

It's unclear how the Afghan government will respond - as some say a previous release of Taliban detainees last year has fuelled violence. Dutch crime reporter de Vries dies from shooting. Britney S...

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EU Unveils Sweeping Climate Change Plans from 2021-07-14T23:04

European Commission announces radical plans to cut carbon emissions over next decade; King of the Zulu nation says recent rioting and looting in South Africa shames the whole country; Rare eye-witn...

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Syria: Islamic State children who face lifetime in prison from 2021-07-14T15:02

Plight of thousands of foreign children of IS members in Syrian camps and jails. Kurdish authorities who run these facilities say IS cells are recruiting and radicalising children as young as eigh...

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South Africa riots: Death toll rises in violent unrest from 2021-07-13T23:38

More than seventy people are now known to have died in disturbances sparked by the jailing of Jacob Zuma. Also, President Biden says changes to voting rights in some states pose a threat to US demo...

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Google issued massive fine by French regulator from 2021-07-13T14:11

The fine is the latest skirmish in a global copyright battle between tech firms and news organisations. Iraq hospital fire: Protests as Covid ward blaze kills more than 60. Texas Democrats flee sta...

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Dozens held after Cuban anti-government protests from 2021-07-13T00:00

Thousands rallied on Sunday, angry at Cuba's economic crisis and curbs on civil liberties. Also: South Africa deploys military to tackle Zuma riots, and Iran has unveiled a dating app said to facil...

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SA deploys military in Zuma riots from 2021-07-12T15:02

The jailing of the ex-president, Jacob Zuma, has triggered looting and arson. Also: the British PM condemns racist abuse aimed at black footballers after England's defeat in the Euros, and a lightn...

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The Taliban have captured major border crossings with Iran and Turkmenistan in a sweeping offensive across northern Afghanistan. Also: US and Colombia to send investigators to Haiti following the a...

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Blaze broke out overnight at a food-processing plant near Dhaka. It's feared that casualty-numbers will rise as many workers are unaccounted for. Also, Taliban capture a key crossing on Afghan-Ir...

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Haiti: President Moise is killed in attack at his home from 2021-07-07T15:55

President Jovenel Moise has been shot dead and his wife injured by unidentified gunmen. They were attacked at their residence in the capital Port-au-Prince. Also, the Taliban battle their way into...

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More than 90% of US troops have now left Afghanistan from 2021-07-06T23:18

The Afghan government admitted that some of its forces are overstretched following the US withdrawal, but said it was determined to retake territory seized by the Taliban. Also: New York state has ...

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Belarus opposition leader jailed from 2021-07-06T14:10

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Covid: Most rules set to end in England from 2021-07-05T22:09

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Afghan troops flee after clashes with the Taliban from 2021-07-05T15:05

More than 1,000 soldiers retreat to Tajikistan as fighting with the militants intensifies. Also: Ethiopia's PM says Tigray withdrawal does not mean the country lost, and scientists say "rocking" br...

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Jacob Zuma refuses to hand himself in from 2021-07-04T23:25

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Demolition of Miami site brought forward from 2021-07-03T23:19

The standing portion of the collapsed complex will be destroyed as a tropical storm approaches. Also: the Vatican orders a cardinal to face an embezzlement trial, and the sexism row in Ukraine afte...

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Corruption inquiry into Bolsonaro from 2021-07-02T23:14

Brazilian prosecutors aim to investigate whether the president failed to act over a Covid vaccine 'bribery scandal'. Also: why parents want Amazon to change the name of its virtual assistant, and c...

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Last foreign forces leave Afghanistan's Bagram base from 2021-07-02T15:23

The sprawling airbase has been the centre of operations against the Taliban and Al Qaeda for almost 20 years. Also: Australia to halve arrivals to fight Covid-19 variant, and scientists are trying ...

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Trump organisation lawyers plead not guilty to tax fraud from 2021-07-01T23:39

The prosecutor said there had been a sweeping and audacious illegal payment scheme at the company. Also: the WHO warns Europe risks a new Covid wave, and the eighty-two-year-old - finally picked to...

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Trump Organisation CEO surrenders to face charges in tax investigation from 2021-07-01T14:03

Allen Weisselberg turned himself in to authorities in New York on Thursday, ahead of the expected unsealing of as-yet-unknown charges. Also: high-profile women want action to stop online abuse and ...

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Bill Cosby freed after conviction overturned from 2021-07-01T00:01

US comedian leaves jail after court overturned his sexual assault conviction. Also: Former US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, one of the main architects of the Iraq war, has died, and why Wimble...

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The UN calls for urgent humanitarian access to northern Ethiopia from 2021-06-30T14:49

It warns thousands are at risk of famine in Tigray following eight months of conflict. But the government says its intent on retaking the regional capital. Also: Canada's unprecedented heatwave is...

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Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after seizing the regional capital Mekelle. Also: England beat Germany 2-0 at Wembley to reach the Euro 2020 football quarter-finals, and 5,000-year-old man...

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South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma from 2021-06-29T14:30

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Hundreds of reports of priests' alleged sexual abuse in Poland from 2021-06-28T14:04

The Roman Catholic church in Poland says that in the last three years it has received more than 360 new reports of clergy sexually abusing children. China's ruling Communist Party prepares to mark ...

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South Africa imposes strict measures to tackle rise in Covid infections from 2021-06-28T00:47

The South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said the country was facing a grave challenge. Also, France's far-right National Rally loses key battlegrounds in regional elections, and China releases ...

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South Africa imposes strict new measures to tackle alarming rise of Covid infections from 2021-06-28T00:47

The South African president Cyril Ramaphosa said the country was facing a grave challenge. Also, France's far-right National Rally loses key battlegrounds in regional elections, and China releases ...

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British health minister Matt Hancock resigns after breaking Covid guidance from 2021-06-27T00:35

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George Floyd's murderer sentenced to over twenty-two years from 2021-06-26T00:21

Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests. Also: Germany knife attacker kills three, and scientists hail stunning 'Dragon Man' discovery.

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George Floyd's murderer sentenced to over 22 years from 2021-06-26T00:21

Derek Chauvin was convicted last month of killing Mr Floyd, whose death sparked global protests. Also, Germany knife attacker kills three, and scientists hail stunning "Dragon Man" discovery.

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Number missing in Miami building collapse rises to 159 from 2021-06-25T14:06

The mayor of Miami-Dade, Daniella Levine Cava, says they still hope to find survivors. Also, Belarus moves opposition blogger to house arrest, and a rare deadly tornado in the Czech Republic.

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Desperate search for survivors after Miami building collapse from 2021-06-24T14:39

One side of the 12-storey beach-side apartment block sheared off. Also, an indigenous group says it has found hundreds of unmarked graves on the site of a former residential school in Canada, the e...

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Russian jets and ships shadow UK warship from 2021-06-23T23:15

More than 20 jets and two ships followed HMS Defender as it sailed near Crimea's coast. Also, a Japanese court rejects a challenge to a law requiring husbands and wives to share the same name, and ...

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Hong Kong: Pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily to close down from 2021-06-23T14:41

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Heavy fighting reported in Northern Ethiopia from 2021-06-22T23:04

Ethiopian troops clash with Tigrayan rebels, as fighting resumes in eight-month civil war. Thousands of young women in Tanzania return to the classroom - despite their pregnancies. Will British mad...

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Security forces and civilian militia clash.This marks a new stage of resistance to February's military coup. Also, Spain pardons Catalan leaders over independence bid, and we look at who might be t...

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Nicaragua political arrests lead Argentina and Mexico to recall envoys from 2021-06-21T23:54

Five opposition candidates for November's presidential election have been arrested in recent weeks. The journalist, Miguel Mora, is the latest presidential hopeful to be detained.

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Spectators will have to wear masks and follow social distancing measures. But events will be behind closed doors if coronavirus infections surge. Also, the Swedish government loses a vote of confid...

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International talks on Iran's nuclear programme make progress from 2021-06-20T22:23

However, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi says 'distance remained' and bridging the gap won't be easy. The EU's chief coordinator Enrique Mora says 'we are closer to a deal but we are ...

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Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid 'critical' situation from 2021-06-19T23:20

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Iranians vote in presidential election from 2021-06-19T00:04

The winner will replace Hassan Rouhani, a relative moderate who has served the maximum two terms. Also: Palestinians cancel vaccine swap deal with Israel, and a Ukrainian couple break up after bein...

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Officials and politicians are in dispute over allowing fans to attend events next month. Also: Iranians vote in a presidential poll, and the new species of ancient giant rhino.

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US Supreme Court rejects big challenge to Obamacare from 2021-06-18T00:00

It is the third time since 2010 that the healthcare law has survived a challenge.The justices' 7-2 ruling preserves medical insurance for millions of low-income Americans. Also: Zambia's first pres...

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HK police raid pro-democracy paper from 2021-06-17T14:29

500 officers raided Apple Daily, alleging its reports breached a national security law. Also: 1st crew blasts off to new China space station, and why millions of Chinese are mourning the death of a...

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Biden and Putin praise talks but discord remains from 2021-06-16T23:41

The US and Russia agree to nuclear arms control talks but progress at the Geneva summit was limited. Also: Facebook shuts Ethiopian accounts for fake news, and drone cameras record social lives of ...

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Putin and Biden hold talks in Geneva from 2021-06-16T15:03

Russian and US leaders attend summit at villa in Switzerland. It's their first meeting since Biden became President, and comes at a time of high tensions over several issues. Also, North Korea's ...

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Israeli nationalists march through Jerusalem from 2021-06-15T23:32

The parade risked igniting tensions with Palestinians, only weeks after a conflict in Gaza ended. Also: Taiwan angered by China's latest breach of air space, and plastic bottles could be turned int...

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The US and EU resolve aircraft trade row from 2021-06-15T14:39

They agree a deal in a 17 year dispute over subsidies to aircraft manufacturers. Also: Hungary passes a law banning what it calls the promotion of homosexuality to under-eighteens, and a deaf sheep...

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Biden says China and Russia trying to ‘drive a wedge’ in Nato from 2021-06-14T23:23

Speaking after his first summit of Nato leaders since taking office, President Biden said he will lay down red lines to his Russian counterpart in their meeting on Wednesday, and acknowledged that ...

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The head of Nato says it’s a pivotal moment in the seventy–two year history of the organisation, as he urged members to respond to China’s rise and Russia’s aggressive behaviour. Also: the trial o...

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NATO: America's back at the table from 2021-06-14T14:02

The head of Nato says it’s a pivotal moment in the seventy–two year history of the organisation, as he urged members to respond to China’s rise and Russia’s aggressive behaviour. Also: the trial o...

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Naftali Bennett takes over as head of a fragile Israeli coalition. from 2021-06-13T23:03

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G7 leaders agree on spending plan to rival China from 2021-06-12T22:29

The US and its allies have agreed a huge infrastructure plan to counter China's Belt and Road initiative. Also: the Danish footballer, Christian Eriksen, is awake in hospital after collapsing durin...

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G7 leaders highlight issue of climate change by visiting the Eden Project from 2021-06-12T00:31

Queen Elizabeth greeted the G7 leaders on their 1st day of their summit in Cornwall. Also: a teenager who filmed George Floyd's murder is given a Pulitzer Prize, and Italy opens Euro 2020 with 3-0 ...

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G7 summit: Leaders to discuss climate and vaccines from 2021-06-11T14:39

The British Prime Minister has opened the G7 summit calling for lessons to be learned from the pandemic - and for the recovery to be green and more equally spread. Israel ex-top spy reveals Mossad ...

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Biden confirms US will donate half a billion Covid vaccine doses from 2021-06-10T23:32

But critics say the donation to poor countries isn't enough to vaccinate the world. Also: the wife of Mexico's most notorious drugs lord pleads guilty to money laundering and drugs trafficking, and...

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US president and British PM meeting on eve of G7 summit from 2021-06-10T15:12

The US president Joe Biden and the British prime minister Boris Johnson are having their first face-to-face talks in Cornwall. Also: Myanmar's Suu Kyi is accused of accepting bribes and faces up to...

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Biden in UK - for first foreign trip as president from 2021-06-09T23:08

Arriving for the G7 summit, Mr Biden pledged to act on climate change and challenge autocrats. Also: Mozambique's missing children, and Italy's declining birth-rate - due to Covid.

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US defends its efforts to share Covid-19 vaccines globally from 2021-06-09T15:23

The US National Security advisor Jake Sullivan accuses Russia and China of coercing countries into accepting their vaccines. Also: US super-rich 'pay almost no income tax'; France and Belgium loose...

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Reaction to UN court's rejection of Ratko Mladic genocide appeal from 2021-06-08T23:14

The court upheld the former Bosnian Serb leader's life sentence for 8,000 Bosnian Muslim deaths in 1995. Also: why astronauts get sick after being in space, and the woman who saved her twin sister ...

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FBI app lures global criminals from 2021-06-08T15:12

Hundreds are arrested worldwide after using the ANOM app, where their messages were monitored. Also: UN tribunal rejects appeal by Ratko Mladic against his genocide conviction, and the controversy ...

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US approves new Alzheimer’s drug from 2021-06-07T23:01

Regulators in the United States approved a revolutionary drug for Alzheimer's, targeting - for the first time - the underlying causes of the devastating brain disease. Also: an independent inquiry ...

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France fines Google more than $250m from 2021-06-07T14:38

Regulators ruled that Google gave preferential treatment to its own advertising online. Also: Jeff Bezos, the founder of the online retailer, Amazon, says he and his brother will journey into space...

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Israeli police question prominent Palestinian activists from 2021-06-06T23:01

Muna and Mohammed el-Kurd have become the faces of a recent campaign to stop evictions of Palestinians in East Jerusalem. They were both later released by police. Also: El Salvador plans to make th...

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G7: Rich nations back deal to tax multinationals from 2021-06-05T23:37

Amazon and Facebook have said they welcome the agreement - even if they have to pay more tax. The US justice department is ending the practice of secretly obtaining reporters' records in order to i...

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Facebook suspends Trump for two years from 2021-06-04T23:21

Facebook's move comes as the social media giant is also ending a policy shielding politicians from some content moderation rules. US military UFO report 'does not confirm or rule out alien activity...

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Hong Kong: China clamps down firmly on Tiananmen Square commemorations from 2021-06-04T14:55

Authorities in Hong Kong have heavily curbed efforts to mark anniversary of 1989 massacre. This year's anniversary is first since introduction of controversial security law. Also, Nepal asks UK ...

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Biden sets out plan to share millions of Covid-19 vaccines globally from 2021-06-04T00:50

The plan covers around a third of eighty million doses the US has said it will share with the world. Also: UN warns of growing risk posed by stranded oil-tanker off Yemen, and echolocation could he...

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The Games will go on say Tokyo Olympic organisers from 2021-06-03T14:21

The president of the Tokyo Olympic Games insists they will go ahead -- despite the pandemic and widespread opposition among ordinary Japanese. Also: could this be the end of Bibi Netanyahu’s career...

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Israel opposition parties agree to form government from 2021-06-03T00:27

Naftali Bennett would initially become PM, meaning an end to Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year tenure. Also: oil spill fears as ship sinks off Sri Lanka, and a teenage girl in California pushes a bear t...

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Israel: Opposition leaders say they're close to forming new government from 2021-06-02T14:35

Various opposition parties in talks to create new coalition government. If they succeed, this will end Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year stretch as Prime Minister. Also, China's president wants the co...

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Biden first US president to mark Tulsa massacre from 2021-06-02T00:37

The 1921 massacre in Oklahoma remains one of the worst incidents of racial violence in US history. Also: volcanic eruption in DR Congo leaves 500,000 without water, and Yemen fishermen find $1.5m o...

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Ugandan minister shot in assassination bid from 2021-06-01T14:53

Gen Katumba Wamala is being treated for injuries, but his daughter and driver died. Also: Nestle reportedly admits most of its products are unhealthy, and the dead mother who can still wake up her ...

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Tulsa massacre remembered 100 years on from 2021-06-01T00:49

The 1921 Tusla massacre remains the worst single incident of racial violence in US history. Also: WHO renames Covid variants with Greek letters, and Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open tenni...

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China allows couples to have three children from 2021-05-31T14:16

Census results show a steep decline in births and an ageing population. Also: Vietnam is taking urgent measures to counter a surge in coronavirus, and the US city of Tulsa is marking one hundred ye...

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Key Israeli party backs deal to oust Netanyahu from 2021-05-30T23:00

A right-wing leader, Naftali Bennett, says he's ready to help form a new governing coalition. Also: Nigerian gunmen abduct students, and an ode to a nightingale.

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Brazil protesters blame President Bolsonaro for Covid crisis from 2021-05-29T23:01

Thousands, angry at the slow vaccine rollout, have taken to the streets across Brazil. Also: N Korea says orphans are 'volunteering' as miners, and the Catholic church promotes virtual pilgrimages.

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Belarus: President Lukashenko seeks Russian support from 2021-05-29T01:00

The embattled Belarusian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, claims the West is trying to destabilise his regime, as he begins talks with Vladimir Putin. Also: more than 50 countries accuse World Health ...

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Germany officially recognises colonial-era genocide in Namibia from 2021-05-28T15:56

Germany has acknowledged committing atrocities during early 20th century. Huge numbers of Herero and Nama people were killed by German troops. Also, hundreds of thousands flee Congolese city of Gom...

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New map reveals cosmic mystery from 2021-05-27T22:59

Scientists have created the most detailed chart yet of how dark matter is spread out across the universe; their findings could challenge Einstein's theory of general relativity. Also: the UN Human ...

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Macron asks Rwanda to forgive France over 1994 genocide role from 2021-05-27T14:37

Eight-hundred-thousand ethnic Tutsis and moderate Hutus died in the Rwandan genocide. China ridicules the US investigation into whether Covid-19 came from a lab. And a top Cuban baseball star defec...

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Shell ordered to cut CO2 emissions from 2021-05-26T23:05

A Dutch court rules that the oil giant must reduce its emissions by 45% compared to 2019 levels. Also: US President Joe Biden orders intelligence agencies to investigate the origins of Covid-19, an...

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Jacob Zuma pleads 'not guilty' in corruption trial from 2021-05-26T14:57

Former South African president in court over $5 billion arms deal from 1990s. He's blamed political enemies in the ruling ANC party for his legal troubles. Also,
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US marks George Floyd killing anniversary from 2021-05-26T00:30

It is one year since the 46-year-old black man was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis. Also: families in anguish over pair in Belarus, and Emily Bronte poems set to fetch more than $1.4m ...

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US pledges help to rebuild Gaza from 2021-05-25T16:14

The US Secretary of State wants to consolidate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Also: Hong Kong warns it may have to throw away Covid vaccines, and the Chinese shepherd who saved lives durin...

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Belarus activist's family fear torture after his arrest from 2021-05-25T00:27

The father of Roman Protasevich, who was detained after his flight from Greece was diverted to Minsk, tells the BBC he is 'really afraid'. Also: Shining Path rebel group is blamed for more than a d...

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Ryanair accuses Belarus of hijacking from 2021-05-24T15:36

The airline spoke out after its plane was forced to land, and a journalist on board was arrested. Also: Myanmar's deposed leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has appeared in court in person for the first tim...

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Belarus 'diverts Ryanair plane to arrest journalist' from 2021-05-24T00:35

Many countries are demanding the release of the dissident Roman Protasevich, after a MiG-29 fighter jet escorted the Greece-Lithuania flight to Minsk. Also: fourteen killed after cable car accident...

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Eyes on peace options as Gaza ceasefire holds from 2021-05-23T00:05

Mediators try to cement the truce, as Israel and Palestinian militants take stock of an 11-day conflict. Also: photo appears to show missing Emirati princess Latifa, and DR Congo volcano eruption s...

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Israel temporarily opens two crossings into Gaza from 2021-05-21T22:27

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees is helping tens of thousands of people displaced by the eleven-day conflict. The IOC says the Tokyo Games will go ahead even under a state of emergency. And w...

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Israel and Hamas both claim victory after truce from 2021-05-21T15:10

Ceasefire now in effect, but clashes have taken place in Jerusalem. Israeli police and Palestinians have confronted each other at Al-Aqsa mosque compound.
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Israel and Palestinian militants agree ceasefire from 2021-05-20T23:43

The 11 day conflict has claimed at least 232 lives in Gaza and 12 in Israel. Also: An inquiry criticises the BBC over ‘deceitful’ way it secured Princess Diana interview, and why dogs are better th...

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Israel-Gaza fighting continues as hopes for a ceasefire increase from 2021-05-20T15:03

Mediation efforts intensify on the eleventh day of the latest conflict. Also: a French court has ruled that hundreds of women who were given faulty breast implants are entitled to compensation, and...

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International pressure mounts for Middle East ceasefire from 2021-05-19T23:13

US tells Israel it wants to see a "significant de-escalation" in the fighting with Palestinian militants. Also: Donald Trump denounces criminal investigation into his business in New York, Leonardo...

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Gaza-Israel: The plight of children caught up in conflict from 2021-05-19T15:25

How children are suffering as Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket-attacks continue. And we hear about diplomatic efforts to end the fighting. Also, we visit Russia's most northerly military base a...

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Israel PM vows to continue military operations against Hamas from 2021-05-18T23:02

Benjamin Netanyahu says the operations will continue as long as necessary. Also, Spain's prime minister visits the enclave of Ceuta after thousands of Moroccans enter the city illegally, and the It...

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No let-up in Israel-Gaza strikes and rocket attacks from 2021-05-18T15:14

There has been no let-up to the worst violence in years despite widespread calls for a ceasefire. Also: Russia's spy chief Sergei Naryshkin speaks to the BBC, and a study says just 20 companies mak...

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Israel-Gaza: US blocks UN statement for third time in a week from 2021-05-17T23:29

The Security Council statement would have called for an end to the violence. Also: most Britons are officially allowed to hug - as Covid rules are eased, and longevity tips from Australia's oldest ...

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The US calls for Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza to avoid civilian casualties, as the hostilities continue from 2021-05-17T15:05

The US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, urged Israel and the Palestinians to protect civilians, especially children. Also: no evidence of fraud in Myanmar vote, and India's Covid crisis hits the...

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Netanyahu says Gaza strikes to continue 'at force' from 2021-05-16T23:05

The Israeli PM's comments came as the UN Security Council met to try to broker a ceasefire. Also: the US climate envoy puts his faith in technologies that 'don't yet exist', and the take away music...

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Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza media tower block from 2021-05-15T23:02

Israel claims Hamas operated there; the block housed the AP news agency which says it can't verify the Israeli statement. Also: Covid - on Everest, and at the Eurovision Song Contest, and the plagu...

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Bloodshed in West Bank as conflict broadens from 2021-05-14T23:23

Palestinians and Israeli forces clash in the West Bank as Israel vows to continue military operations in Gaza. Also: the WHO warns the second year of the pandemic is likely to be deadlier than the ...

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Gaza: Israeli warplanes and gunboats support artillery assault from 2021-05-14T14:54

Israel launches heaviest bombardment of Gaza so far as fighting continues. And US and Egyptian mediators arrive in Israel to broker talks to try and end conflict. Also, Turkish company that provide...

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Israeli military intensifies attacks in Gaza from 2021-05-13T23:26

Jews and Arabs clash in several Israeli towns. Also: persuading the vaccine hesitant to get a covid jab; and Russia's space agency plans to make its first movie in space

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Gaza: No let up in violence from 2021-05-13T14:46

Hamas remains defiant and the Israeli military considers possible ground invasion. Also 3 Kenyan MPs meet the speaker of parliament to explain allegations of widespread bribe-taking by their collea...

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Gaza: Dozens of deaths as Israel and Palestinians exchange fire from 2021-05-13T01:00

Israeli air strikes kill senior Hamas military commanders in Gaza City, as fighting with Palestinians goes on. Also, international leaders urge both sides to back down amid warnings of a full-scale...

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Israel-Gaza: More casualties as violence continues from 2021-05-12T15:20

At least 53 Palestinians and 6 Israelis have been killed since latest fighting began. Other nations have appealed for both sides to end confrontation. Also, the WHO issues damning report on global...

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UN warns Israel and Hamas are heading for full scale war from 2021-05-11T23:40

Palestinian militants fired hundreds of rockets into Israel and Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on Gaza. We hear from the Israeli Defence Force and a man being bombed in Gaza City. Also: bodies...

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Several killed in Russian school shooting from 2021-05-11T14:02

At least seven pupils and one teacher died in the attack in Kazan..Also, further heavy exchanges of fire between Palestinians and Israelis, and the legacy of Bob Marley 40 years after his death.

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Pleas for calm as Jerusalem violence escalates from 2021-05-11T00:03

The EU, the US and the UK have called for the violence to stop after the Palestinians and Israel exchange fire. Also: billions of cicadas are going to emerge in the US after living underground for ...

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Jewish nationalist march cancelled in Occupied East Jerusalem from 2021-05-10T15:07

Police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse stone-throwing crowds in and around Al-Aqsa mosque. Emergency legislation has taken effect in the United States to protect fuel supplies, a...

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Russian doctor who treated Alexei Navalny goes missing from 2021-05-09T23:30

Police said Alexander Murakhousky had not reported back from a hunting trip in a Siberian forest since Friday. Also: more than 1,000 migrants arrive on the Italian island of Lampedusa, and Dracula...

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Deadly attack at secondary school in Afghanistan from 2021-05-09T00:41

The attack took place as the students were leaving the school in Kabul. Also: India's PM asks EU support for Covid19 vaccine patents waiver, and high speed rail services cancelled in UK after crack...

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US jobs fall short of expectations from 2021-05-08T00:29

Employers hired 266,000 people in the US last month, despite a $1.9tn stimulus package. Also: WHO approves Chinese covid vaccine, and California condors swoop on home.

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India: Communities take action to tackle Covid crisis from 2021-05-07T15:29

Sikhs in Delhi convert temple into hospital for Covid patients. And Supreme Court orders government to supply 700 metric tonnes of oxygen to capital's hospitals every day. Also, UN urges Brazil to...

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WHO: India accounts for nearly half of Covid-19 cases from 2021-05-07T01:00

More than 4,000 Indians have died in 24 hours, and some experts say the real Covid-19 figures could be much higher. Also, South Africa’s governing ANC party is plunged into a power struggle. And Ma...

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Blinken: US will respond to 'reckless' Russian acts from 2021-05-06T16:46

The US Secretary of State urged Moscow to end its 'reckless and aggressive' actions to Ukraine. Also: the Ugandan former child soldier sentenced to 25 years in jail by the International Criminal Co...

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Facebook's Trump ban upheld for now from 2021-05-05T22:27

Facebook’s Oversight Board however criticised the permanent nature of the ban and ordered the site to review the decision and “justify a proportionate response” that is applied to everyone. Also: t...

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Myanmar: Opposition say they'll create armed protection force from 2021-05-05T15:29

Opponents of military coup have announced setting up of armed wing. This follows months of clashes with security forces, in which more than 700 demonstrators have been killed. Also, entire India...

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Mexico City metro: Authorities promise full investigation into deadly crash from 2021-05-04T22:46

The Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said “nothing would be hidden” while the mayor of Mexico City said an external company would be involved in the inquiry. Also: the American drugmak...

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Mexico City train crash kills over 20 people from 2021-05-04T16:29

The Mexican authorities promise an independent investigation. Also: India suspends the IPL cricket tournament; and Bill and Melinda Gates are to divorce after 27 years of marriage.

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Mexico City train crash kills more than 20 people from 2021-05-04T14:29

The Mexican authorities promise an independent investigation. Also: India suspends the IPL cricket tournament; and Bill and Melinda Gates are to divorce after 27 years of marriage.

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WHO wants more funding for COVAX from 2021-05-04T01:54

The World Health Organisation has appealed for more help from rich countries to protect poorer nations against the coronavirus as the global vaccination gap widens. The EU unveils plans for oversea...

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German police shut down online child abuse platform from 2021-05-03T14:42

Officials say the site had more than four- hundred- thousand members across the globe. Four men have been arrested in an international operation. Also: the European Commission says restrictions on ...

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India: Modi loses battleground state amid Covid surge from 2021-05-02T23:37

The BJP has been defeated in state elections in West Bengal where it had held huge rallies despite a surge in coronavirus cases. Colombia's president has cancelled planned tax reforms which had tri...

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US commander warns against attacks in Afghanistan as deadline passes from 2021-05-02T00:05

The Taliban have warned they are no longer bound by an agreement not to target international troops in Afghanistan. Also: Turkey arrests two hundred people in May Day protests, and the Oscar winnin...

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Brazilian Amazon now a net emitter of greenhouse gases from 2021-05-01T00:39

The Brazilian part of the Amazon rainforest has released 20% more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in the past decade than it has absorbed. Also: Israel buries first victims after festival crush,...

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Israel: At least 44 killed in stampede at religious festival from 2021-04-30T15:19

Prime Minister Netanyahu has pledged an investigation into disaster. Reports say it began when people leaving Orthodox Jewish event slipped in overcrowded passageway. Also, India's supreme court w...

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Brazil hits 400,000 deaths amid slow vaccination from 2021-04-30T00:26

The 14-day average of deaths and coronavirus cases in Brazil has seen a slight fall but remains high. Also: Turkey enters first full Covid-19 lockdown, and wasps don't get enough credit for their w...

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Alexei Navalny appears in court virtually - gaunt but defiant from 2021-04-29T16:36

The Kremlin critic told the court President Putin was turning Russians into slaves. Also: China launches the first module of its new space station, and the contestant who begged to be voted off a r...

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Biden: 'America is on the move again' from 2021-04-29T02:40

President Biden delivers his first address to a joint session of the US Congress. He outlined massive spending packages to create green jobs and ensure all children had access to a good education. ...

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US investigators raid Rudy Giuliani's home from 2021-04-29T00:09

The former New York mayor and lawyer to Donald Trump is being investigated for dealings with Ukraine. Also: hospitals in India are overwhelmed as Covid19 pandemic continues, and the Apollo 11 astro...

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India: Official Covid death-toll is now above 200,000 from 2021-04-28T15:06

Experts warn that the true number of deaths could be much higher. We speak to emergency workers, and hear how major cities and rural communities are affected by deepening crisis. Also, how neighb...

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Rising anger in India from 2021-04-27T23:33

The government is under pressure to reveal the true number of Covid deaths as India's healthcare system buckles under a huge second wave of infections. Also: teenage girls could be at a higher risk...

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India: Covid pandemic 'beyond crisis point' from 2021-04-27T14:00

It's thought officials have under-reported the death rate. Also: Brazil launches inquiry into President Bolsonaro's handling of the pandemic; and police officers in the Philippines are cleared of w...

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AstraZeneca: US to share up to 60m vaccine doses from 2021-04-26T23:18

The US has announced it will share its supplies of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine with other countries once a safety review by the Food and Drug Administration has been completed. Also: Opposition...

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India's relentless Covid crisis from 2021-04-26T14:14

New Indian cases of coronavirus top 300,000 for a fifth day. Moscow's prosecutor has ordered that the political offices of Alexei Navalny suspend their activities across Russia. The British-Iranian...

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Deadly inferno devastates Iraqi Covid ward from 2021-04-25T22:44

The blaze, which killed at least 82, is thought to have been caused by an exploding oxygen canister. Some people were forced to jump from windows to escape the burning building. Also: Iran's foreig...

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President Biden describes mass killings of Armenians in WWI a genocide from 2021-04-24T23:02

Turkey reacts angrily to the US president's remarks, also, debris from missing Indonesian submarine found, dashing hopes that crew has survived, and the award nobody wants - who got the Razzies thi...

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Desperation as Indian hospitals buckle under Covid from 2021-04-23T23:03

The health-care system is failing as a record surge in cases drains oxygen supplies. Also: the diplomatic row sparked by pomegranates, and saving the northern white rhino from extinction.

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Russia: Opposition activist Alexei Navalny ends prison hunger-strike from 2021-04-23T14:35

Announcement by outspoken critic of president Putin follows 24 days of refusing food. He began hunger-strike to demand better medical care while in jail. Also, Tokyo faces new Covid restrictions b...

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European leaders welcome Biden's pledge to halve emissions by 2030 from 2021-04-22T23:40

But can the US persuade other countries to step up efforts to fight climate change? Also: hundreds attend the funeral of the black man shot by US police, and the stranded sailor - allowed to leave ...

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Biden: 'Decisive decade' to tackle climate change from 2021-04-22T14:39

The White House says the US has pledged to cut carbon emissions by 50-52%, as leaders take part in virtual summit. Also: India sees world's highest-ever daily Covid cases, and breathable oxygen mad...

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US launches federal probe into Minneapolis police from 2021-04-21T23:56

The justice department will probe police practices after the George Floyd murder verdict. Also: Russian police arrest hundreds of opposition protesters, and the Italian employee who was paid for fi...

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Putin accuses West of picking on Russia like 'jackals round a tiger' from 2021-04-21T15:56

Russian President makes criticism in annual 'state of the nation' address. He also warns West against crossing a 'red line' with Russia. Also, US President Joe Biden welcomes conviction of Derek ...

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George Floyd officer convicted of murder from 2021-04-21T00:29

Jurors found Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges over Mr Floyd's death. Also: all six English football clubs have left the European Super League, and the Burmese food entrepreneur turned activist -...

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Chad's president dies 'in clashes with rebels' from 2021-04-20T14:16

Chad's President Idriss Déby has died suddenly in clashes with rebels in the north. Also, the head of world football has attacked plans to form a breakaway European super-league, and Youtube says ...

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George Floyd: Jury deliberates Chauvin verdict from 2021-04-19T23:03

Security has been ramped up around the court building in the US city of Minneapolis, as jurors retire in the trial into the death of George Floyd. Also: Delhi announces a new lockdown as Covid-19 c...

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Mars: Nasa carries out the first flight on the planet from 2021-04-19T14:02

A small helicopter controlled from Earth has become the first craft to take off from the surface of Mars, as Nasa works towards sending humans to the red planet. Also, Russian authorities say the o...

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Europe's top football clubs form breakaway super-league from 2021-04-19T00:00

At least twelve European football clubs have signed up despite warnings from UEFA. Also: Moscow announces tit for tat diplomatic expulsions in an escalating row with the Czech Republic, and how to ...

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Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is laid to rest from 2021-04-17T23:12

The funeral in Windsor was attended by thirty members of the British royal family. Also: the Czech government expels eighteen Russian diplomats, accusing Moscow of blowing up an arms depot seven ye...

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Russia retaliates for US diplomatic expulsions from 2021-04-17T00:18

Moscow expels ten diplomats and blacklists eight US officials after the US imposed sanctions. Also: Raul Castro steps down as Cuban communist leader, and "whitest ever" paint reflects 98% of sunlight.

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Hong Kong: Several leading pro-democracy activists are jailed from 2021-04-16T14:58

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai among prominent campaigners who've been given prison sentences. The verdicts come as Beijing cracks down on Hong Kong's rights and freedoms. Also, eight people killed in ma...

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US imposes sanctions on Russia for cyber-attacks from 2021-04-16T00:23

The US says the measures, which target dozens of Russian entities and officials, aim to deter "Russia's harmful foreign activities". Also: ex-officer Chauvin will not testify in his defence, and th...

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Covid-19 surge in India from 2021-04-15T14:49

The virus is spreading faster in India than anywhere else in the world. Also: the US expels ten Russian diplomats and imposes sanctions, and researchers say magic mushrooms could treat depression.

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US president says 'it's time to end America's longest war' from 2021-04-15T00:03

President Joe Biden pledges to support Afghanistan after withdrawing all US troops by the 11th of September. Also: police officer charged over the killing of black motorist in Minnesota, and a gran...

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Biden's envoy John Kerry goes to China for climate-change talks from 2021-04-14T15:15

Kerry to talk with Chinese leaders about co-operation in tackling global warming. He says Beijing's involvement is 'absolutely critical' in battle against climate-change. Also, we assess Vladimir...

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US troops to leave Afghanistan by 11th of September from 2021-04-14T00:24

President Biden is to announce on Wednesday US troops will leave Afghanistan by mid-September. Also: police chief resigns over black motorist's death in Minnesota, and Mick Jagger tackles the Covid...

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Ukraine urges NATO to stand up to Russia from 2021-04-13T17:36

Kyiv wants help with Russian 'aggression'; Moscow says its border troops are no threat. Also: Japan approves releasing Fukushima water into the sea, and a new form of tribal warfare in Papua New Gu...

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Minneapolis: State of emergency declared from 2021-04-13T01:01

The Mayors of Minneapolis and St Paul also impose an overnight curfew in the twin US cities, after unrest that followed the police shooting of a young black man. Also, fears for the health of Russi...

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Unrest as police shoot a black man near Minneapolis from 2021-04-12T16:46

Tear gas was fired and an overnight curfew imposed amid anger at the fatal shooting. Also: Iran vows 'to avenge Israeli attack' on its nuclear site, and remembering Yuri Gagarin - the first man in ...

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Iran says incident at nuclear facility was 'terrorist act' from 2021-04-12T01:01

Teheran said the plant had been hit by what it called a terrorist act. There’s been no official Israeli comment. Also, the US Secretary of State says he has real concerns about Russia's military bu...

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Prince Philip: Private funeral to be held next week from 2021-04-10T23:44

In his first public statement since the Duke of Edinburgh’s death, Prince Charles says his father gave “the most remarkable, devoted service” to his family, to Britain, and to the Commonwealth. Als...

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Prince Philip: Tributes after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99 from 2021-04-10T00:29

Prince Philip was the longest serving consort in British history, having been married to Queen Elizabeth for seventy- three years. The Palace said he died peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday mor...

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The life of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh from 2021-04-09T17:21

In this special edition, we mark the death of Prince Philip - the Duke of Edinburgh. Jackie Leonard looks back at the life of Queen Elizabeth's husband, his place in British history and his contrib...

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President Biden signs executive order to impose modest controls on gun ownership from 2021-04-09T01:02

The president says gun violence has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, also, French president Macron closes the elite school ENA, and the trouble with Peppa Pig in China.

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AstraZeneca vaccine challenges from 2021-04-08T16:20

Countries across the world have changed their advice on who should have the AstraZeneca vaccine. Also, Call My Agent star joins plea to reopen French theatres, and mind altering art - we find out w...

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Under-30s offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine from 2021-04-08T01:51

A review finds a "plausible" link to rare blood clots but says the AstraZeneca vaccine remains beneficial for most people. Also: Myanmar ambassador to UK "locked out" of embassy, and "strong eviden...

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Coronavirus: How is Astra Zeneca vaccine safety row affecting public confidence ? from 2021-04-07T16:55

Concerns voiced over whether Astra Zeneca vaccine causes blood-clots in the brain. Several countries have restricted use of the vaccine until more is known about possible links. Also, China tries ...

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US joins talks aimed at reviving Iran nuclear deal from 2021-04-07T02:09

Diplomats in Vienna are discussing how the US can lift sanctions and Iran return to compliance. Also: Brazil variant drives South America covid surge, and a man is arrested over Van Gogh and Frans ...

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N Korea to skip Tokyo Olympics over Covid from 2021-04-06T16:57

It ends S Korea's hopes of using the Games to engage with Pyongyang. Also: Netanyahu is asked to form a new Israeli government, and alone on a ship for four years.

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US police chief says Chauvin broke force policy from 2021-04-06T02:11

The Minneapolis police chief has testified in the trial of the ex-officer accused of killing George Floyd. Also: Google handed win in 10 year Oracle court battle, and the demise of LG mobiles.

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Jordanian prince vows to defy 'house arrest' from 2021-04-05T16:42

Prince Hamzah says he won't stay quiet after being accused of plotting to destabilise the state. Also: the Israeli PM's corruption trial is told he sought improper benefits from media bosses, and t...

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Jordan accuses Prince Hamzah of plotting to destabilise kingdom from 2021-04-05T02:12

The Jordanian deputy PM says King Abdullah's half-brother sought to mobilise tribal leaders against the government. Also: lorry boss apologises over Taiwan train crash, and tighter Covid restrictio...

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Claims of a coup plot in Jordan from 2021-04-04T01:52

The authorities detain the former crown prince and other high profile figures in Jordan for what's been described as "security reasons". Also: the German president tells the country's political lea...

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The US Capitol goes into lockdown from 2021-04-03T00:41

A police officer has died after he was hit by car driven by a man who was shot and later pronounced dead. Also: we hear from a doctor in Myanmar who has been treating victims of the military crackd...

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Tigray conflict: World powers angry over 'human rights abuses' from 2021-04-02T17:31

G7 group of economic powers has condemned killing of civilians in northern Ethiopia. The group also called for investigation into reported crimes, and for those responsible to be held to account. ...

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Fresh evidence emerges of atrocities in Tigray from 2021-04-02T00:28

Videos appear to show the massacre of unarmed civilians by people in Ethiopian army uniforms. There’ve been persistent allegations of serious abuses by all sides in the conflict - but a government ...

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Aung San Suu Kyi charged with violating Myanmar's official secrets act from 2021-04-01T16:12

She faces up to fourteen years in prison. Also: seven Hong Kong activists are found guilty of organising unauthorised pro-democracy protests in 2019; and the Eurovision Song Contest allows fans in ...

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Biden unveils two trillion dollar package to boost economy from 2021-04-01T00:38

The aim is to modernise roads, repair bridges and promote climate initiatives. The plan will be financed by a tax increase on corporations. Also: the Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says he is going ...

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Italy: Naval officer 'caught selling secrets to Russia' from 2021-03-31T16:47

Police say officer was caught in act of handing secret documents to Russian official. Russia's ambassador has been summoned to Foreign Ministry in Rome.
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More work needed to rule out Covid lab leak - WHO from 2021-03-31T01:14

A report says all possible causes of the pandemic remain on the table. Also: Germany is limiting the use of the AstraZeneca Covid jab, and how far can sperm counts fall?

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China limits Hong Kong parliament to 'patriots' from 2021-03-30T16:39

The sweeping changes are the latest efforts by Beijing to step up its influence in Hong Kong. Also: world leaders call for treaty on future pandemics, and Nike sues over "Satan Shoes" with human bl...

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George Floyd trial under way from 2021-03-30T01:23

The white former policeman Derek Chauvin is accused of murdering the African American. Also: the Suez Canal has reopened after a stranded ship was freed, and the Italian gangster identified by his ...

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Final operation to free Suez Canal ship from 2021-03-29T16:44

The 400m Ever Given has been wedged across the canal, one of the world's busiest trade routes. Also, the Thai Prime Minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, has said his country is preparing for a potential fl...

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Dozens dead after Islamist attack in Mozambique from 2021-03-29T01:14

Civilians with boats have been evacuating survivors of the violent raid on Palma. Also: watching a volcano erupt, and how to perform a socially-distanced 'Romeo and Juliet'.

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More than 90 killed in Myanmar 'day of terror' from 2021-03-28T03:00

Dozens of deaths were reported as anti-coup activists defied warnings and protested. Also: Mozambique militants 'ambushed workers', and fresh efforts to refloat ship stuck in Suez Canal.

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France was 'blind' to Rwanda genocide, report says from 2021-03-27T01:01

French historians say France bears "heavy responsibilities" over the 1994 Rwanda massacres, but they found no evidence of French complicity. Also: at least 32 people are killed in a train crash in ...

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Abiy Ahmed: 'Eritrea to withdraw its troops from Tigray conflict' from 2021-03-26T16:52

Ethiopian PM says Eritrean forces to leave Tigray, nearly 5 months after conflict began. Eritrean soldiers have fought alongside Ethiopia in war that's reportedly claimed thousands of lives. Also...

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Joe Biden gives his first news conference as US president from 2021-03-26T00:34

Mr Biden pledged to deliver 200 million Covid jabs to Americans in his first 100 days in office, double his original goal. Also, AstraZeneca has published revised results for the US trial of its Co...

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EU Summit on Covid from 2021-03-25T15:56

Many European countries are facing a surge in Covid infections. H&M and Nike face a backlash in China for acknowledging human rights concerns about cotton grown in Xinjiang. The African elephant is...

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China hackers 'target Uighurs on Facebook' from 2021-03-25T01:18

Social media giant says platform used to spy on activists, journalists and dissidents living abroad. Also, India halts AstraZeneca vaccine exports, the saliva test that detects concussion on the sp...

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Germany cancels plans for Easter lockdown - a day after it was announced from 2021-03-24T17:01

Chancellor Merkel announces sudden U-turn on strict Coronavirus lockdown measures. She calls plan a 'mistake' and takes 'ultimate responsibility' for reversal. Also, disruption to world trade as ...

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Netanyahu claims 'huge win' in Israel election from 2021-03-24T01:49

Analysts say the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, could win the most seats but without winning a parliamentary majority. Also:, US president Joe Biden calls for swift action on gun contr...

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Hundreds missing after fire at Bangladeshi refugee camp from 2021-03-23T15:51

The UN has described the blaze in Cox's Bazaar as catastrophic. Also, Germany extends its coronavirus lockdown, and new data from the Large Hadron Collider could change our understanding of the uni...

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US government to ask Mexico and Guatemala to help reduce flow of migrants from 2021-03-23T01:23

The United States says it is concerned about the number of unaccompanied children arriving at border crossings. Also, western states sanction China for Uighur "abuses", and Aretha Franklin's family...

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US trial of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine confirms safety from 2021-03-22T16:24

It proved nearly eighty per cent effective at stopping Covid-19 symptomatic cases and there were no problems regarding blood clots. This paves the way for the US to start administering the jab. Als...

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US defence secretary's surprise Afghan visit from 2021-03-22T00:40

Lloyd Austin's trip comes weeks before a planned withdrawal of all remaining US troops. Also, Buckingham Palace reviews diversity policies, and a large asteroid swings by Earth.

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Protests against Covid-19 restrictions in many European cities from 2021-03-21T01:33

In the German city of Kassel, police used pepper spray and batons to disperse demonstrators. Also: Turkey pulls out of gender violence convention, and Iceland's lava-spewing Fagradalsfjall volcano ...

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COVID-19: Europe expects a third wave amid vaccine shortage from 2021-03-20T00:21

Sixteen regions of France, including Paris, go back into lockdown, while Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany could see more restrictions. Also, the US and China conclude a two-day meeting marked ...

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BBC journalist detained in Myanmar from 2021-03-19T17:20

Aung Thura was taken by unknown men as more people were reportedly killed by the military. Also: virtual reality Shakespeare, and the organisers of this year's Oscars ban Zoom.

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EU agency says AstraZeneca vaccine is 'safe and effective' from 2021-03-19T00:18

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) reviewed the jab after 13 EU states suspended use of the AstraZeneca vaccine over fears of a link to blood clots. Following the announcement, Germany, France, It...

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WHO endorses AstraZeneca jab - as Europe awaits safety verdict from 2021-03-18T18:09

The European regulator's decision is due - following EU countries' pause of the jab. Also: the Covid survivor who was left with a stutter, and why Donald Trump's time in the White House has left hi...

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Russia recalls envoy after Biden remarks about Putin from 2021-03-18T00:14

President Joe Biden said Vladimir Putin would "pay the price" for alleged election meddling. Also: The European Union threatens to block Covid vaccine exports to countries including the UK, and the...

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Coronavirus: EU announces plans for 'vaccine passport' from 2021-03-17T17:07

Officials say digital certificate to boost foreign travel should be issued to EU citizens. But announcement overshadowed by threats to restrict exports of coronavirus vaccine from EU. Also, 8 peo...

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Europe's medicines regulator says benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh its risks from 2021-03-17T01:02

The French president calls EMA assurance 'encouraging', also, new study reveals what may have happend to the water on Mars, and why pickleball has become more popular in the US.

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Mozambique militants 'beheading children' from 2021-03-16T16:28

Aid agency says Islamist fighters are targeting children as young as 11 in northern province of Cabo Delgado. Also: Britain shifts foreign policy focus to Asia, Facebook 'friends' Australia's News ...

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More European countries suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine from 2021-03-16T01:02

Their decision comes despite the WHO urging use of the vaccine, Also, Nigerian primary school children kidnapped, and the unusual visitor to the west coast of Ireland.

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Myanmar military continues its suppression of protesters from 2021-03-15T16:14

More than 50 people were killed in the worst single day of brutality since the protests began. Also, a new UN push to end the decade-long Syrian war and the nominations for this year's Oscars.

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Myanmar: Protesters killed in clashes from 2021-03-15T00:49

Security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Yangon where martial law has been declared. Also, the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the US is brought in to care for migrant children, and ...

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Leader of shadow civilian government in Myanmar vows resistance to military from 2021-03-14T01:23

In his first public address, uploaded onto Facebook, Mahn Win Khaing Than said this was Myanmar's darkest moment. Also, Moscow police raid election forum, and former F1 motor racing commentator Mur...

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Minneapolis to pay George Floyd family $27m from 2021-03-13T01:26

The settlement comes as a jury selection resumes for the murder trial of ex-officer Derek Chauvin. Also, Covid vaccines top the agenda at Quad meeting, and scientists unlock mysteries of ancient "c...

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Mozambique: Can the government defeat radical Islamist insurgency ? from 2021-03-12T17:02

Parts of northern Mozambique is under siege by radical Islamists. More than half a million people have fled their homes to escape the insurgents' brutal attacks. Also, gunmen abduct dozens of stude...

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Brazil hospitals struggle as Covid death toll soars from 2021-03-12T01:08

The governor of Brazil's most populous state, Sao Paulo, has announced tough restrictions. Also, UN alleges the military regime in Myanmar is most probably guilty of crimes against humanity, and sn...

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Army accuses Suu Kyi of taking $600,000 and gold from 2021-03-11T17:18

Myanmar's military claims the ousted leader took illegal payments, but offers no evidence. Also: Prince William says the royal family is 'very much not racist', and China approves a plan to control...

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US gets huge Covid financial relief package from 2021-03-11T00:58

The green light is given for President Biden's $1.9 trillion package which provides additional funding for vaccine distribution as well as one-off payments of $1,400 for most Americans. Also: the p...

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Syria: How war has left young people with both trauma and hope from 2021-03-10T17:03

Research by International Red Cross looks at the civil war's impact on younger Syrians.While most have suffered pain and loss, many are optimistic about the future. Also, efforts in India to save a...

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WHO: One-in-three women suffer violence from 2021-03-10T00:08

It says situation will be even worse since the report due to the pandemic. Also: The British Royal family responds to allegations of racism from Harry and Meghan; and the highly diverse BAFTA nomin...

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EU parliament lifts Catalan ex-leader’s immunity from 2021-03-09T18:06

Carles Puigdemont is wanted in Spain over a failed independence referendum. Also: A leading international agency has upgraded its forecasts for global economic growth, and the family driveway hit b...

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Brazil’s Lula cleared of corruption from 2021-03-09T00:53

A Supreme Court judge annuls ex-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s conviction, clearing the way for a possible presidential run next year. Lula was freed in 2019 after 18 months in jail over a h...

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Harry and Meghan interview from 2021-03-08T17:42

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a series of dramatic revelations about their life inside the British Royal family. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said concern had been expressed by a membe...

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Explosions rock the economic capital of Equatorial Guinea from 2021-03-08T01:02

The blasts in Bata killed many and injured hundreds, Also, the people of Switzerland vote to ban the public wearing of face coverings such as niqab and burqa, and the sailors from Kiribati stranded...

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US Senate passes Covid relief plan from 2021-03-07T01:34

President Biden called it a 'giant step forward' and said it should become law next week. Also: The Yazidi women - raped by IS fighters - who are reunited with their children, and the 130km journey...

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WHO head warns of more pandemic waves from 2021-03-06T01:42

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there must be no relaxation in the fight against Covid-19. Also: the Pope's first visit to Iraq, and Ukraine's campaign to have Borscht recognised as its national dish.

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Pope Francis begins tour of Iraq from 2021-03-05T17:23

Pontiff intends to show support for Iraqi Christians and foster dialogue with Muslims. This is considered the Pope's riskiest international trip yet - due to instability and the pandemic. Also, C...

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Italy blocks AstraZeneca shipment to Australia from 2021-03-05T01:37

The ban on shipping 250,000 doses, amid a row with the firm, is backed by the EU. Also: the store where shoppers walk out without paying, and saving the butterfly.

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Myanmar: Opponents of the coup continue to demonstrate from 2021-03-04T16:37

There are reports that the police used tear gas and gunfire to break up the protesters. The UN human rights chief has demanded the military government stop murdering and jailing protesters. Also: ...

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ICC 'war crimes' inquiry in West Bank and Gaza from 2021-03-04T01:13

Israel rejects the court's investigation, while the Palestinians praise it. Also: South Korea's first transgender soldier is found dead, and the vultures threatened by poison in Kenya.

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Myanmar: Further deadly clashes despite appeals for calm from 2021-03-03T16:55

At least nine people killed in confrontations between security forces and demonstrators. One teenager is reported to be among the dead. Also, a BBC investigation finds evidence that members of Chin...

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US sanctions Russians over Navalny poisoning from 2021-03-03T00:26

The Biden administration imposes its first sanctions on Russia over what it says was Moscow’s attempt to kill Alexei Navalny. The move, which targets Russia's top spy and six other officials, was c...

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Hundreds of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls freed from 2021-03-02T16:32

The girls were abducted by gunmen from their boarding school in Zamfara state and taken to a forest. Also: the Prime Minister of Singapore condemns the violence in Myanmar, and the extraordinary jo...

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Jamal Khashoggi: US defends decision not to punish Saudi Crown Prince from 2021-03-02T01:00

The Biden administration had been strongly criticised for not sanctioning the Crown Prince directly, despite blaming him for the journalist's murder in an official report last week. The US State De...

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Fresh charges against deposed Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi from 2021-03-01T16:12

Aung San Suu Kyi is charged with two more offences, as the security forces again use tear gas and stun grenades against peaceful protesters. Also: the former president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, i...

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Donald Trump returns to political stage from 2021-03-01T00:49

Mr Trump told the Conservative Political Action Conference he would not be starting a new political party. Also, police in Myanmar open fire on protesters, and a Russian warship enters a port in Su...

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Political tensions escalate in Armenia from 2021-02-28T01:11

The Armenian president has refused to follow through an order from the prime minister to sack the army chief. Also: hundreds of arrests across Myanmar as the military authorities harden their respo...

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Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing from 2021-02-27T02:00

A US intelligence report has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of exiled journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. The report said this conclusion was based on the cro...

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Nigeria: More than 300 schoolgirls kidnapped from 2021-02-26T16:55

Unidentified gunmen abducted the girls in tge early morning from a school in Zamfara state. This is latest in a series of attacks targeting schools in northern Nigeria in recent years. Also, court ...

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EU leaders vow to speed up vaccine production from 2021-02-26T01:37

Greece and Austria are urging other EU states to adopt coronavirus vaccination "passports". Also: jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny "moved out of Moscow remand centre", and the black browed babbl...

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Armenian leader denounces 'attempted coup' from 2021-02-25T17:31

PM Nikol Pashinyan leads crowds of supporters after the army says he must resign. Also: how elephants in zoos are helping their relatives in the wild, and the pandemic's impact on the German language.

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US says report on Khashoggi murder in Saudi consulate expected 'soon' from 2021-02-25T01:27

A US intelligence report on the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a Saudi consulate in Istanbul will be published soon. Also: single-shot Covid-19 vaccine ‘stable and effective’, and Van Gogh...

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Covid: WHO's Covax scheme delivers first vaccines from 2021-02-24T16:50

Ghana is first nation to receive Coronavirus vaccines through sharing initiative. Covax scheme aims to encourage richer countries to share vaccines with poorer nations. Also, German court jails S...

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Capitol security officials blame US intelligence failures in January 6 riot response from 2021-02-24T01:01

Testifying to a Senate committee, officials said that the rioters 'came prepared for war'. Also: suspect in Malta journalist murder pleads guilty. Thousands protest in Tbilisi after arrest of Georg...

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UN could suspend aid for N Korea's 'hungry millions' from 2021-02-23T16:54

The UN's World Food Programme says Pyongyang's strict Covid rules could halt its aid. Also: Facebook reverses its ban on news in Australia, and how wasps helped date cave paintings of kangaroos.

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US Covid-19 deaths pass half a million from 2021-02-23T01:09

President Biden describes it as a truly grim heartbreaking milestone. Also: NASA releases videos of its Perseverance rover landing on Mars and the first audio recording from the surface of the plan...

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Italian ambassador killed in DR Congo from 2021-02-22T17:02

Luca Attanasio and two others died after a UN convoy was attacked near Goma. Also: Boeing 777 airliners are grounded after an engine falls apart in mid-air, and a Chinese tea shop chain apologises ...

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Myanmar: Huge crowds mourn three demonstrators killed in protests from 2021-02-22T00:19

Thousands of Burmese activists held ceremonies and vigils for those killed by the military authorities as they try to suppress a campaign of civil disobedience against their coup. Also: The head of...

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Myanmar: Two protestors shot dead from 2021-02-21T00:43

Myanmar security forces open fire on protestors in the city of Mandalay, in the bloodiest show of force since the military coup earlier this month. Also, police in Barcelona clash with supporters o...

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G7 leaders pledge billions of dollars for UN global vaccination fund from 2021-02-20T00:20

The jabs will be distributed by the UN's COVAX scheme, also, a more lenient approach to drugs possession in Norway, and why a black footballer won't 'take the knee'.

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Harry and Meghan not returning as working members of Royal Family from 2021-02-19T16:43

Buckingham Palace has said Prince Harry and Meghan "remain much loved members of the family". UK Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are workers, not self-employed. The UN asks for proof that Dubai's...

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NASA's Perseverance Rover lands on Mars from 2021-02-19T01:01

The robot will spend the next two years looking for evidence of past life. Also: an inquiry in Colombia finds that the army under President Alvaro Uribe killed more than six thousand civilians, pas...

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US life expectancy falls by a year amid pandemic from 2021-02-18T16:29

The life expectancy for the entire population dropped to 77.8 years. The Australian Prime Minister says his government will not be intimidated by Facebook blocking news feeds to users. New Tokyo O...

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Biden administration to transfer more than $200m to WHO from 2021-02-18T00:15

Transfer is part of new president's reversal of his predecessor's policies, also, Britain to launch Covid trial with healthy young volunteers, and what mice learn of men.

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Biden administration to transfer more than 200 million dollars to WHO from 2021-02-18T00:15

Transfer is part of new president's reversal of his predecessor's policies, also, Britain to launch Covid trial with healthy young volunteers, and what mice learn of men.

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Myanmar: Roads blocked in Yangon as thousands protest from 2021-02-17T16:53

Demonstrators used vehicles to obstruct major roads across city. UN's special rapporteur for Myanmar has warned of potential violence. Also, gunmen have abducted dozens of schoolchildren in raid ...

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Democrat congressman files federal lawsuit against Donald Trump from 2021-02-17T00:09

Bennie Thompson who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee also accused Mr Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and far right groups, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers of inciting the crowd to di...

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Leading Democratic Congressman files federal lawsuit against Donald Trump from 2021-02-17T00:09

Bennie Thompson who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee also accused Mr Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and far right groups, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers of inciting the crowd to di...

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Princess Latifa: 'I want to be free' from 2021-02-16T20:02

In secretly recorded messages, the Dubai ruler's daughter says she's being 'held hostage'. Also: Cuba's coronavirus vaccine programme, and the big freeze on the Texas riviera.

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Myanmar protesters threatened with 20 years in jail from 2021-02-16T01:12

The military says fines will also apply to those found to incite "hatred" towards the coup leaders. Also: World Trade Organization names its first female African boss, and high-altitude birds have ...

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Myanmar protestors threatened with 20 years in jail from 2021-02-16T01:12

The military says fines will also apply to those found to incite "hatred" towards the coup leaders. Also: World Trade Organization names its first female African boss, and high-altitude birds have ...

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Myanmar soldiers use rubber bullets against protesters from 2021-02-15T17:25

The military has also warned protesters they could face up to twenty years in jail. Also: searching for the vanishing great white shark, and the new way of photographing subjects - without the phot...

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Myanmar: Armoured vehicles roll through the streets from 2021-02-15T00:28

The leaders of Myanmar's military coup try to consolidate power, as they face continued protests across the country. Also, the World Health Organization plans a mission to Guinea, where an Ebola ep...

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Trump acquitted of inciting mob to attack US Capitol from 2021-02-14T00:33

Fifty-seven senators voted to convict Mr Trump - 10 short of the number needed to convict. Mario Draghi is sworn in as Italy's new prime minister. Fifty years on, why Carole King's Tapestry remains...

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Trump's lawyers present impeachment defence from 2021-02-13T01:00

Lawyers for the former president, Donald Trump, argue that his remarks in the hours leading up to the storming of the US Capitol should be protected by free speech laws. Also, Iran reacts defiantly...

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Nigeria: Polluted communities 'can sue Shell in English courts' from 2021-02-12T17:01

UK Supreme Court ruling allows lawsuit by oil-polluted Niger Delta communities. People in this area say their lives and health have suffered because repeated oil-spills have heavily contaminated t...

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US Impeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again' from 2021-02-12T00:51

They said the rioters who stormed Congress believed they were acting on Trump's orders. The Duchess of Sussex has won a privacy case against a British newspaper. Ten years on from the Arab Spring, ...

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Myanmar is planning to increase internet censorship as protests continue from 2021-02-11T16:53

There's been a fresh wave of arrests in Myanmar of officials linked to the former civilian government. Also: Tokyo Olympics chief to step down over sexism row, and are pigs clever enough to play co...

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Trump: New footage of Capitol violence from 2021-02-11T01:29

Democrats tell his impeachment trial his election fraud claims led directly to the riots. Also: we hear from young activists in Myanmar, and the reinvention of the Barbie doll.

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Covid-19: EU's von der Leyen admits failures in vaccine rollout from 2021-02-10T16:39

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly accepts criticism. She says EU was slow to authorise vaccines, overconfident about meeting production-targets, and 'still not where we w...

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US Senate votes to continue with Trump impeachment from 2021-02-10T02:07

The Senate found that the trial is constitutional, allowing full proceedings to begin. Also: the UAE puts a space probe into orbit around Mars, and the 82-year-old climber breaking records to pay t...

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WHO says Covid-19 laboratory leak 'extremely unlikely' from 2021-02-09T16:20

A team of international and Chinese experts say more work is needed to identify the source of the virus. Also: rubber bullets used as Myanmar protestors defy ban, and the Supremes co-founder and si...

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Trump's second impeachment trial from 2021-02-09T01:19

The trial starts today, with Mr Trump's lawyers denying he incited supporters to riot. Also: Myanmar's military defends its coup, and Tesla buys more than a billion dollars of Bitcoin.

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Myanmar: Military issues warning as protests continue from 2021-02-08T17:08

State TV tells protestors that action will be taken if they threaten 'rule of law'. Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated for third day following military coup. Also, rescuers search for ...

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Haiti 'coup foiled' from 2021-02-08T01:48

Officials say a bid to murder the president and overthrow the government has been halted. Also: protests sweep Myanmar, and rebuilding the old Iraqi city of Mosul.

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Myanmar coup: Internet shutdown as crowds protest against military from 2021-02-07T00:45

The national blackout comes amid the biggest protest so far against this week's military takeover. Thousands of people took to the streets of the main city, Yangon. Also: remembering the 'Wuhan whi...

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ICC rules its jurisdiction extends to Palestinian Territories from 2021-02-06T00:34

The International Criminal Court's decision could lead to an investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas. Also: Russia expels European diplomats over Naval...

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Russia: Opposition leader Alexei Navalny in court to face fresh charges from 2021-02-05T17:01

Mr. Navalny is accused of slandering an elderly Second World War veteran, which he denies. His lawyer says this is 'criminal persecution' aimed at preventing his client from standing in parliament...

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President Biden promises US will 're-engage the world' from 2021-02-05T00:56

In his first major foreign policy speech, Joe Biden said global challenges could be solved by nations working together. Also, the Brazilian mining firm, Vale, has agreed to pay seven billion dolla...

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Former child soldier convicted of war crimes from 2021-02-04T17:12

Dominic Ongwen was abducted by the LRA in Uganda and had argued he was a victim. Also: the Myanmar military has blocked Facebook in a clampdown on the opposition days after the coup, and doctors in...

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Canada labels Proud Boys a terrorist organisation from 2021-02-04T01:11

The Canadian minister Bill Blair said the decision was influenced by the group's "pivotal role" in January's riots at the Capitol in Washington. Also: the European Union warns there's a real danger...

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Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi is charged after army coup from 2021-02-03T17:09

Police bring charges against elected civilian leader whose whereabouts are unclear. She and the President were detained during military coup on February 1st. Also, Uighur women detainees in China...

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Russia jails Putin critic Navalny despite protests from 2021-02-03T01:13

Alexei Navalny had returned to Russia after treatment in Germany for Novichok poisoning. Also: US Democrats lay out impeachment case against Trump, and a prize for those who invented LEDs - Light ...

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Mass arrests as Russian court considers Navalny jail term from 2021-02-02T16:39

The court is deciding whether to convert a suspended sentence given to the Russian dissident Alexei Navalny into an actual prison term. Women struggle over their inheritance rights in Nigeria. Top ...

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Biden threatens sanctions following Myanmar coup from 2021-02-02T00:49

The US president, Joe Biden, has strongly condemned the military coup in Myanmar, saying those responsible would be held to account. Also: the head of the UNHCR says the situation in Ethiopia's Tig...

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Unease and anger in Myanmar after a military coup from 2021-02-01T15:59

Myanmar's democratically-elected leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, detained, also: international condemnation of the military takeover, and: Silver rises to an eight-year high.

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Thousands join Navalny protests across Russia from 2021-02-01T01:10

More than 5,000 people have been arrested amid demonstrations for the jailed activist. Also: AstraZeneca 'agrees to boost EU vaccine supplies', and the first commercial launch of a rocket powered p...

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WHO criticises EU over Covid vaccine export controls from 2021-01-31T01:17

The WHO says the controls on vaccines produced in the bloc could prolong the pandemic. Also: Vladimir Putin's judo partner says he owns the mansion said to be for the president, and a four-year-old...

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EU confirms new export controls on vaccines from 2021-01-30T01:36

The controls will apply to vaccines made in the bloc, following a shortfall in deliveries. Also: the French village - left a fortune by a fugitive from the Nazis, eighty years after the residents t...

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Myanmar: UN and US and EU warn military not to stage a coup from 2021-01-29T17:27

Warnings issued as Myanmar's military threaten to revoke constitution. This follows their poor performance in elections in November 2020. Also, EU publishes its contract with AstraZeneca as row ...

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Biden starts rebuilding Obamacare from 2021-01-29T00:21

President Joe Biden says he is “undoing the damage” done by Donald Trump, as he reopens online enrolment for government-subsidised healthcare. Also, the European Union has sent inspectors to an Ast...

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Germany warns Europe's vaccine shortage could last months from 2021-01-28T16:25

The shortage of Covid-19 vaccines in the European Union is being felt across the continent. Also: China tells the US not to interfere with a WHO investigation into the origins of the virus, and Ale...

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Biden signs executive orders on climate change from 2021-01-28T00:20

He says the US will lead a global response to the climate crisis. Also: police in Russia search properties linked to Alexei Navalny, and a previously unknown work by Mozart has its world premiere.

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Coronavirus: French firm agrees to manufacture vaccine developed by German rival from 2021-01-27T16:54

Sanofi pledges to manufacture 125 million doses of Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine. European Union is currently struggling with vaccine supply issues amid a row over shortages. Also, a stark warning from ...

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Britain records 100,000 deaths linked to the coronavirus from 2021-01-27T01:02

The UK has one of the highest death rates in the world, Also: President Biden raises concerns in his first talk with Vladimir Putin and a former slave and abolitionist on the US 20 dollar bill.

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Further calls for fairer distribution of coronavirus vaccines from 2021-01-26T16:03

The European Commission President has added her voice to the growing number of world leaders. Also: Chaos in parts of the Indian capital as thousands of farmers converge on the Red Fort to demand t...

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Trump article of impeachment delivered to US Senate from 2021-01-26T01:43

US Democrats have delivered an impeachment charge to the Senate - accusing Donald Trump of inciting insurrection - and triggering the process of putting him on trial. Also: Covid-19 has cost global...

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Boeing 737 Max: 'new safety concerns' from 2021-01-25T17:42

A whistle-blower has raised fresh concerns about the safety of Boeing's 737 Max aircraft. Also: President Putin condemns protesters demanding the release of the jailed opposition leader Alexei Nava...

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US passes 25 million Covid-19 cases from 2021-01-25T01:05

President Biden has implored Americans to wear masks, warning that the death toll could get worse. Also: clashes erupt during Dutch Covid curfew demo, and SpaceX sets a world record for the number ...

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'Thousands detained' at Navalny protests in Russia from 2021-01-24T01:05

Tens of thousands joined some of the largest rallies against President Vladimir Putin in recent years. Also: Italian PM brands Covid-19 vaccine delay "unacceptable", and the veteran talk show host ...

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Trump impeachment trial to begin in February from 2021-01-23T01:15

The US House of Representatives will send an impeachment article, or charge, to the Senate on Monday. Also: UK Covid-19 variant "may be more deadly", and SpaceX is to repurpose oil platforms as lau...

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