Covid: FBI director Christopher Wray says China lab leak 'most likely'
Christopher Wray says the FBI has "for quite some time" settled on a potential lab incident in Wuhan.
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India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks
Can India navigate tensions and secure any agreements as a divided G20 meets in Delhi?
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Denmark scraps public holiday to boost defence budget
The extra day of work will provide an additional $400m to the economy.
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Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia
The K-pop superstars are among major acts that have returned as pandemic restrictions ease.
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Finland starts construction of Russia border fence
The Finnish government has sought to boost border security since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Why is Israel-Palestinian violence surging?
How come the Israel-Palestinian conflict seems to have suddenly got much worse.
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Israeli-American killed in West Bank as unrest intensifies
The shooting happened after Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages on Sunday night.
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Ukraine war: Victoria Osemene, the Nigerian student who never left
Nigerian student Victoria Osemene stayed in Kharkiv when Russian troops invaded Ukraine last year.
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Storm Juliette: Cold snap leaves Barcelona covered in snow
Storm Juliette sets off a weather alert in parts of northern Spain as cold air comes in from the Arctic.
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Thai drug dealer had plastic surgery to look like Korean man, police say
The Thai drug dealer had several facial plastic surgeries to throw off investigators, police say.
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Ukraine war: On board with Ukraine's attack helicopter crews
Ukraine pilot Roman says they need modern helicopters and explains how they evade Russia's air-defence systems.
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Ukraine war: How Russia took the south - and then got stuck
The story of Russia's rapid advance in southern Ukraine, told by the people who managed to stop it.
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Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says
Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures.
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Ukraine war: On board low-flying helicopter with renowned airman
The BBC gets rare access to a renowned airman and his ageing helicopter during a low-flying mission.
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EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal
The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak.
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Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence
As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank.
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US media drop Dilbert comics over creator's racist tirade
The comic strip's creator Scott Adams said white people should "get the hell away" from black people.
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Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match
They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling.
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Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide
Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.
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Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois
Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.
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Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal
The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome".
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G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war
Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India.
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Nigeria election 2023: Millions vote in tightest-ever poll
The two-party system which has dominated since the end of military rule in 1999 is under threat.
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Rebellious Andean bear sneaks out of US zoo - twice
The South American species escaped his habitat at the St Louis Zoo for the second time this month.
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Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023
A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.
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Turkish journalists detained over earthquake reports
Press freedom groups criticise a new "disinformation law" used to target reporting on the disaster.
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TV show Succession to end after fourth season
The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end.
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Ukraine war: Russia interrupts UN minute's silence
The Russian ambassador said he wanted the UN to commemorate everyone who has died in Ukraine since 2014.
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US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits he stole millions for drugs
The former lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son had a powerful 60-pill-a-day opiate habit.
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Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary
On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days.
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How Ukraine helped the US rethink refugee policy
After a successful initiative aimed at Ukrainians, the US is expanding private sponsorship for refugees.
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Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider
Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule.
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Ukraine war: Ten photos taken before lives changed forever
A child's art project, a driving lesson and a football match - Ukrainians reflect on their lives before war.
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Canada's military tracked Chinese surveillance in the Arctic
The military has said it is "fully aware" of efforts by China to conduct surveillance in the north.
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Los Angeles meteorologists marvel at blizzard warnings
It's usually sunny and warm in Southern California, but area forecasters are experiencing a first
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Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud
More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state.
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Ram Rahim: Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the last year out of jail.
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How much has the US given to Ukraine?
A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the aid is worth the cost.
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Ukraine war: Two presidents, two speeches, two different world views
The BBC's Richard Galpin looks at Joe Biden's and Vladimir Putin's speeches, addressing the Ukraine war.
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Kenya to investigate 'sex for work' exposed in BBC tea documentary
Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms.
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Kamila Valieva: Wada appeals to Cas over 'wrong' Rusada ruling in figure skater doping case
The World Anti-Doping Agency refers the case of figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the teenager was cleared by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.
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Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power
The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.
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How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm
ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.
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Papua New Guinea: Rescue mission under way for researchers taken hostage
Officials say they will use "whatever means necessary" to free an Australian and three local people.
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Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand
Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in an immigration centre.
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Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings
10 Archbishops criticise Justin Welby over the Church of England backing blessings for same-sex couples.
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Cambodia: Angkorian crown jewellery handed over in London
The secret collection of 77 items from the Angkorian period has stunned antiquities experts.
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Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China
The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month.
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Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana
The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake.
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We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters
Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs.
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Bafta bits you may have missed
All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.
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Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?
A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.
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Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says
The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal.
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Ukraine War: 'Everyone is kind, but the fact is, we're not home'
Poland has welcomed millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's war, but many want their old lives back.
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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis
Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral.
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The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown
Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China.
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Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care
The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said.
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Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now
Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says.
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Shape-shifting robot melts itself to escape lab jail
Within minutes, the Lego-like figure is seen moving behind bars, then liquefying itself to freedom.
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Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish
Cher Yam Tian, who created what is now a world-famous culinary delight, dies at 90.
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Hugh Jackman: Inevitable that Australia will become a republic
The X-Men star said the move would be "natural", but he still had respect for the UK's Royal Family.
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How MI5 caught UK embassy spy selling secrets to Russia
The BBC's Home Affairs correspondent explains what David Smith did, and how he was stopped.
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US food sanitation firm fined after children worked nights
More than 100 teenagers, ages 13-17, worked for a sanitation company, the Department of Labor says.
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'Never give up': Woman fights off attacker in US gym
A man who attacked a lone woman in a Florida apartment gym got more than he bargained for.
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Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China?
South Africa is taking part in a naval exercise with Russia and China, to the dismay of the US.
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Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month
The Infowars host has nearly $10m in assets, and his outgoings include childcare, alimony and home upkeep.
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Holding out against China in a row over reefs
China and the Philippines both have rival claims in the South China Sea.
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Zelensky: 'Big mistake' if Belarus gets involved in war with Russia
The Ukrainian president was asked about if Russia attacked from the Belarussian border.
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Beirut banks attacked as Lebanon financial crisis deepens
Demonstrators lit fires and smashed windows over ongoing cash withdrawal restrictions.
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Is Disney's magic spell wearing off?
Under pressure to boost profit, Disney is doing what has worked for 100 years: rebooting the classics.
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Big crowd gathers for sea turtle return home
After being rescued and getting a tumour removed, the sea turtles were returned to the ocean.
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Panama migrant bus plunges off road killing 39
Migrants hoping to reach the US died when their bus fell into a ravine near Costa Rica.
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Raquel Welch: US actress and model dead at 82
Welch won a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her performance in The Three Musketeers.
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New Barney leaves fans bemused by reimagined image
People online mock the dinosaur's reimagined image, which will appear in a new animated series.
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Ethiopia war in Tigray: Eritrean soldiers accused of rape despite peace deal
A 2022 peace deal halted Ethiopia's two-year civil war. Women say it did not stop the violence.
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Cocaine haul sparks hunt for Australian trio rescued at sea
The three men were found clinging to an esky cool box at sea two weeks ago, but are now wanted by police.
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US suspects three unidentified objects it shot down were 'benign'
The White House says the unidentified aircraft may have been "tied to commercial or research entities".
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Jovenel Moise: Four more people arrested over plot to kill Haiti's president
Suspects include the boss of a US company that hired Colombian veterans for the mission, say officials.
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastation
More than 500 bodies have been pulled from the rubble of 200 destroyed buildings in Jindayris.
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Pierre Palmade: French comic faces charges over drug-fuelled crash
Pierre Palmade faces charges after a head-on collision led to a woman losing her unborn baby.
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Valentine's Day: How fake dates help Indians find love and intimacy
From dating surrogates to relationship coaches, Indians are turning to new ways to navigate love and desire.
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Name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day
A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to an animal.
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US warns that dual citizens face Russian conscription
A new travel warning urges US citizens to leave the country immediately or face conscription.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares state of emergency
It is the third time in the nation's history a state of emergency has been declared.
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White House defends decision to shoot down flying objects
Questions remain over what the three objects shot down over North America this weekend were.
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No aliens insists White House before ET joke about shot down objects
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reassures the US population as questions remain over the shot down objects.
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Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts
The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees.
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Mars Wrigley factory fined after two workers rescued from vat of chocolate
Two workers were rescued when a hole was cut in the bottom of a partly-full Mars Wrigley chocolate tank.
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Turkey earthquake: BBC witnesses rescue after six days under rubble
A man is rescued after spending nearly a week under the rubble in Antakya
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US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron
Washington has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon on 4 February.
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Super Bowl 2023: Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles - how to follow on BBC, half-time show, who will win - the complete guide
Your essential guide to Super Bowl 57 as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in Arizona for the NFL championship.
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Why are BP, Shell, and other oil giants making so much money right now?
Oil and gas producers are making billions while bills soar. Should governments tax them more?
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Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war
Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are "likely accurate".
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Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants
Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.
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The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight
Exiled after competing in France while failing to wear a hijab, Sadaf Khadem says it is now her home.
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Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled
Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago.
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US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada
It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Friday.
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Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble
The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey.
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Canada appeals ruling to repatriate citizens in Syria
British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is one of the four men a court ordered Canada to repatriate.
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Turkey earthquake fault lines mapped from space
The EU's Sentinel satellite system traces how the ground ruptured during Monday's big tremors.
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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist recounts dramatic escape
Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air last year, is now in France but still fears for her life.
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Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv
Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult.
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Plane makes emergency landing as flames shoot from wing
The Delta Airlines passenger aircraft from Edinburgh to New York was diverted to Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire.
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Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 February 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system
With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history.
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 20,000
The UN calls for aid workers to get more resources and warns the full extent of the disaster is still unfolding.
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Alec Baldwin sued by Halyna Hutchins' family over Rust film
The family of Halyna Hutchins, who died in the October 2021 shooting, have filed a civil suit.
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Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
The former US president's feeds, which have tens of millions of followers, have been restored.
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Ramcharitmanas: The Hindu epic poem causing a political storm in India
The famous 16th-Century poem Ramcharitmanas has become a battle ground over claims it's discriminatory.
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Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response
Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends the government's response as Syria struggles to get much needed aid.
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Chinese balloon part of worldwide fleet, US officials say
US officials say the object is part of a wider fleet of balloons that has spanned five continents.
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Survivor in rubble sparks hope for more 'miracles'
Days after Turkey's devastating earthquake, there are still some moments of joy, but they are fewer.
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How rescue videos give only glimpse into Syria quake horror
A look at how the BBC is able to cover the story with such limited access on the ground.
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Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people?
A search and rescue operation is under way, with specialist teams arriving from around the world.
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Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on
The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed.
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New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia
Separatists say they will execute the man unless Jakarta negotiates over the independence of West Papua.
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Turkey earthquake: Yeni Malatyaspor goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan dies
Turkish second division club Yeni Malatyaspor confirm goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following Monday's earthquake in his home country.
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Oscars: Danielle Deadwyler claims Hollywood is 'deeply impacted by racism'
Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis were tipped to be nominated for best actress, but missed out.
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Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali
Amid Russia's isolation, its friendship with Mali blossoms, but has it stopped jihadist violence?
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Turkey earthquake: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs
Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble.
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Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts
At least 3,500 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syria and Turkey.
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When a Canadian weather balloon went rogue
A stray research balloon survived 1,000 rounds of ammunition from fighter jets on its travels back in 1998.
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Following the State of the Union speech is no easy task
Politicians tasked with speaking after the president's grandiose appearance face mounting pressures.
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South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot
The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's wine industry.
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Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall - US defence official
An official says the size of the object informed the decision not to shoot it down before Saturday.
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Former aide accuses Republican George Santos of sexual misconduct
The prospective staffer has asked the House ethics panel to look into a sexual misconduct claim.
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Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules
A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator.
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Inside the centre dedicated to combating unseen war threats
Frank Gardner visits the Helsinki centre where a joint EU-Nato team is focused on so-called hybrid threats.
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Ukraine war: The five key cities and towns in Russia's sights
There are signs Russia is preparing a new offensive - James Waterhouse in Kyiv looks at Moscow's objectives.
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Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures
Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people's minds.
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Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club
The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.
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Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws
Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice".
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China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage
The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.
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'Now I deliver food, but once I played football for my country'
Poulami Adhikari played in India's under-16 team, but had to stop when her family fell on hard times.
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Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis
Rampant inflation is a key issue for voters as Turkey’s President Erdogan faces elections in May.
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Andrew Tate: Inside the Romanian town where brothers' empire began
"Arrogant", "discreet" - Lucy Williamson visits the apartment block where the brothers first settled.
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Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue
Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued.
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Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'
Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs.
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China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden
The president faces pressure to shoot down the craft, but China denies it is being used to spy on the US.
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Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail
Award-winning film maker Jafar Panahi was seen hugging supporters after leaving Tehran's Evin prison.
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Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet
Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private.
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Ukraine war: US to provide long-range missiles in latest aid package
The fresh aid worth $2.2bn (£1.83bn) includes rockets capable of striking parts of occupied Crimea.
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The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute
BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera explains what it's all about.
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Andrew Tate: Influencer threatened workers with violence, victim claims
The alleged victim claims Andrew Tate forced workers to raise €10,000 a month on social media platforms.
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China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims?
Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path.
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Africa's week in pictures: 27 January - 2 February 2023
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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40 countries 'could boycott 2024 Olympics'
Poland sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk says up to 40 countries could boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris, making the Games "pointless".
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Apple sales in biggest fall since 2019
The decline came as people cut back in the face of higher living costs, said Apple's boss.
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Punxsutawney Phil is not the only furry forecaster
Punxatawney Phil may be the star of Groundhog Day, but US towns have many other predictive rodents.
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Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from powerful House committee
Party members say it is due to past comments about Israel - but Democrats have called it revenge.
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Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south
The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine.
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Anger and hope for change at Tyre Nichols funeral
People in Memphis said they did not need to watch the bodycam to know how police behave in their city.
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Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters
He was the highest-ranking Catholic from Australia but faced accusations of child sexual abuse.
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Panchayat: The rural drama that became India's most-loved show
Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job in a remote Indian village.
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Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack
The killer went on the rampage in November 2020, killing four and wounding many others.
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Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race
The former UN ambassador will reportedly announce a presidential run at an event on 15 February.
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Ukraine war: Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defence minister says
Ukraine's defence minister says Russia has amassed some 500,000 men for an attack in the coming weeks.
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