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Monday, January 31, 2022

Budget 2022: Can India's budget address its uneven recovery?

The budget arrives as India's economy battles low demand, rising unemployment and inflation.

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Wordle: New York Times buys popular word game

The New York Times says it bought the game from its creator for a price “in the low seven figures".

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Ahmaud Arbery: Hate crime plea deal rejected by US judge in murder case

The deal would have allowed two of Ahmaud Arbery's killers to serve in "preferred" federal prisons

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US east coast digs out from blizzard

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

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Lunar New Year 2022: Millions start celebrating

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

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Russia-Ukraine tensions: Powers clash at UN Security Council

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

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Family wants no contact with accused US IS member

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

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Joe Rogan: Four claims from his Spotify podcast fact-checked

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

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Winter Olympics: How will the Covid bubbles work?

To combat the risk of Covid, a huge army of volunteers and security staff will help implement enormous, strict separation bubbles.

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The Belgians getting the right to disconnect from work

From next month, Belgium's civil servants may not be contacted outside working hours.

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True story? Lie detection systems go high-tech

A number of teams are working on advanced ways to tell more accurately if someone is lying.

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How the high cost of living is hitting Singapore's poor

Asia's rising food costs are hitting the region's poor, despite the fall in rice prices in 2021.

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Shankar the elephant: Plea to send lonely African animal home from India

A teenager has petitioned a court to release an African elephant living in isolation at an Indian zoo.

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Tigray conflict: What do we know about drone strikes in Ethiopia?

There's concern about the use of armed drones, supplied by foreign governments, in Ethiopia.

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Spotify: Streaming giant announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation

The streaming giant says it will add warnings to all podcasts discussing Covid-19 on its platform.

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In Pictures: US cities clear-up after big-freeze

Some areas saw over two feet (61cm) of snow as the region was hit by the biggest storm in years.

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Saturday, January 29, 2022

Jamie Oliver: I'm not a fan of cookery competition shows

The TV chef says he had to be persuaded to launch his new cookery talent contest series on Channel 4.

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Myanmar: Why once peaceful protesters are now choosing violence

One year on, resistance to military rule is unrecognisable from its boisterous, colourful start.

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Liberia prisons: Where inmates are short of food, space and uniforms

Liberia's main jail stopped taking new inmates recently because it couldn't give them anything to eat.

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The US shrine that claims to hold Gandhi's ashes

Keeping the ashes without dispersing them goes against Gandhi's own wishes, his family says.

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Allison Fluke-Ekren: US woman held for leading female IS group

Allison Fluke-Ekren is suspected of training women and children to use AK-47s and suicide vests.

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Tom Brady: NFL great retires after winning seven Super Bowls

Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in NFL history and the winner of seven Super Bowls, retires aged 44.

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Beating Retreat: British hymn 'Abide with Me' causing a stir in India

India has dropped a colonial-era tune from Beating Retreat celebrations to "decolonise" the event.

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Chinese New Year: What is it and how is it celebrated?

More than a billion people across the world will be celebrating Chinese New Year 2022 on 1 February.

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The Critics Company: Nigerian teenagers who became sci-fi sensations

The group of friends from Kaduna borrowed smartphones from family members and made tripods out of wood.

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Uganda's huge rolex sets Guinness world record

Guinness World Records has officially recognised the world's biggest rolex - but it's not a watch.

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Peter Tatchell on his life-long fight for gay rights

Peter Tatchell's high-profile activism has seen him take on archbishops, presidents and boxers.

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Mike Lynch: Priti Patel approves extradition of Autonomy founder

Dr Mike Lynch lost a multibillion-dollar fraud action on Friday over the sale of Autonomy in 2011.

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'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Former Nazi speaks in new BBC documentary

Hans Werk features in a new documentary about the last living generation of Germans in Hitler’s Third Reich.

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Ukraine: How big is Russia's military build-up?

About 100,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.

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Novak Djokovic: Doubts over timing of Covid test

Mystery of why tennis star’s positive test was out of sequence with other test codes from Serbia.

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'He stole from me' - Stormy Daniels testifies at her ex-lawyers trial

The porn star who says she had sex with Donald Trump is a witness in a court case against her ex-lawyer.

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US Navy officer 'bribed by cash and prostitutes'

Dozens of officials were part of what has been called the worst corruption case in US navy history.

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Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction

The note, which sold for €26,000, announced Aldo Moro's abduction by communist insurgents in 1978.

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US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders.

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Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president

Xiomara Castro's arrival marks the end to the right-wing National Party's 12-year reign.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Catalonia pardons women executed for witchcraft

The regional parliament pardons hundreds of women executed during the 15th to 18th centuries.

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What is the quantum apocalypse and should we be scared?

Security experts say a quantum computing leap could crack open all our secrets - so should we worry?

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Burkina Faso coup: Return of the military strongmen to West Africa

Burkina Faso is the latest country to experience a coup in a region where democracy had seemed entrenched.

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Life under the Taliban: Yalda Hakim's journey back to Afghanistan

With access to the new Taliban government, Yalda Hakim travels back to Afghanistan to find out what the country is like under their rule.

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Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon

Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon where it will explode.

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California firearms: City rules gun owners must have liability cover

In a US first, San Jose, California will make gun owners insure themselves against injury or accident.

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Virginia Giuffre: Prince Andrew demands jury trial in US

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The rejected Dragons' Den contestant now making millions

From being rejected on Dragons' Den to making millions, Alex Savelli shares his secrets to success.

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Republic Day: What the grand parade means to India

Every year, India celebrates 26 January with a huge show of its military might and diversity.

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Africa Cup of Nations: A football celebration overshadowed by tragedy

Monday's deadly stampede exposed the troubling side of the Africa Cup of Nations, writes Maher Mezahi.

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Aboriginal Tent Embassy: A powerful beacon of protest for 50 years

A protest that began 50 years ago with a beach umbrella remains a potent symbol of Aboriginal activism.

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New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach

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Covid: Netherlands to ease restrictions despite rising case numbers

Dutch hospitality venues, including bars and restaurants, have been closed since 18 December.

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IS militants surrender as Kurdish-led forces surround Syria prison

But dozens remain holed up along with hundreds of children after six days of fierce fighting.

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Beijing takes to the ice as Winter Olympics approach

The BBC's Stephen McDonell spends a day on the ice with some local enthusiasts in Beijing.

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How Covid disinformation has fuelled attacks on Czech doctors

Knowing how to deal with aggressive patients has become even more important during the pandemic.

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Uttar Pradesh: Why deadly cow attacks are an issue in Indian state election

Uttar Pradesh banned cow slaughter. Now, stray cattle are destroying crops and attacking people.

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Ros Atkins On... Ukraine tensions

As US troops are placed on high alert, Ros Atkins looks at the causes behind the tension on Ukraine's border.

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Luxury cruise ship changes course to dodge seizure

Passengers on the Crystal Symphony were treated to an extra night due to a US arrest warrant.

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Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium

Six people are reportedly killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside a stadium in Cameroon.

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US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder

"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears.

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George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial

Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights.

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

Vaccine mandates: 'I lost my job for being unvaccinated'

Covid-19 vaccine mandates face stiff resistance in the US, where they are clashing with national ideals of personal freedom.

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Beach Boys star Brian Wilson looks back at his life in new film

The Beach Boys star, who turns 80 this year, tells the BBC why he decided to make a documentary.

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Children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK

BBC correspondent Jean Mackenzie finds children as young as 10 are being groomed in Romania, to be trafficked to the UK.

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Vafaei first Iranian to win snooker ranking title

Hossein Vafaei becomes the first Iranian player to win a snooker ranking title, beating Mark Williams in the final of the Snooker Shoot Out.

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Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions

A rally sees violent exchanges in Brussels as tens of thousands marched against Covid restrictions.

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Saturday, January 22, 2022

Sudan protesters: Ready to die for freedom

Those opposed to the coup say they will stay on the streets until the generals leave power.

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Inflation: Seven reasons the cost of living is going up around the world

Global inflation - the rate at which prices rise - is at its highest since 2008. Here are seven reasons why.

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The aurora hunters who chase the Northern Lights

Meet the aurora hunters, people fascinated with the Northern Lights.

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Sedef Kabas: Turkish journalist jailed for reciting proverb

Sedef Kabas denies using the proverb to insult President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Finding love as a trans woman

Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing.

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Fundraiser, 83, buys then delivers ambulances across Europe

John Shackleton, who has been fundraising for more than 30 years, says his age won't stop him.

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German navy chief resigns over Ukraine comments

Kay-Achim Schönbach said the idea that Russia wanted to invade Ukraine was nonsense.

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Russia-Ukraine tensions: UK warns of plot to install pro-Moscow ally

The Foreign Office takes the unusual step of naming a former Ukrainian MP as a potential Kremlin candidate.

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'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway

An unseasonal blaze rages in the Monterey County, forcing evacuations and the closure of Highway 1.

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Friday, January 21, 2022

Udupi hijab issue: The Indian girls fighting to wear hijab in college

Six Muslim students say they are not being allowed to attend classes because they wear headscarves.

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Week in pictures: 15 - 21 January 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Ros Atkins On... China's zero-Covid dilemma

Ros Atkins examines China's Covid elimination strategy, while others are learning to live with the virus.

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Afghan women taken from their homes after speaking out

The BBC searches for an Afghan woman removed from her home after protesting against Taliban rule.

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Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death.

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Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI.

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Carlow body: Inquiry after 'dead man' brought into post office

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension.

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US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Kazakhstan unrest: How peaceful protests turned violent

Watch three eyewitnesses describe how the clashes unfolded over three days earlier this month.

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Ukraine is just trying to survive, says US

Blinken says no-one should be surprised if Russia contrives an incident as a pretext for invasion.

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The woman dressing as a household item every day in January

Taryn de Vere has gained global attention for outfits including pot noodle and curry powder.

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Ukraine tension: Minor incursion or invasion? Biden clarifies Russia comments

President Biden is forced to respond after criticism of his comments about the tension in Ukraine.

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UN defines Holocaust denial in new resolution

All countries and social media companies are urged to help fight against anti-Semitism.

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Infant among four bodies found near US-Canada border

Police say the group perished in freezing "endless fields, large snowdrifts and complete darkness".

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Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify

Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the rioters.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Apple AirTags - "A perfect tool for stalking"

Apple’s AirTags are great for finding lost items. But they have a darker side.

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The battle for Steaua Bucharest - an Eastern European giant at war with itself

European Cup winners in 1986, Steaua Bucharest's story of decline is unlike any other. A bitter dispute has split the club in two.

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Haridwar hate speech: Who is the arrested Hindu priest Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati?

Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati is a polarising figure who has often made headlines for anti-Muslim rhetoric.

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Essex lorry deaths: Trafficking gang ringleader jailed in Belgium

Vo Van Hong is given 15 years in prison for running a gang that trafficked some of the victims.

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Ukraine tension: Biden says he thinks Putin will 'move in'

The US president says he thinks Russia's leader will "move in" but does not want a "full-blown war".

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Jozef Puska, 31, charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy.

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Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Should bad science be taken off social media?

A Royal Society report recommends against censoring scientific misinformation online.

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The women put on sale on Clubhouse for their views

The women say right-wing trolls in India targeted them for criticising Narendra Modi and his government.

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Winter Olympics: Snowboard company Burton defends working in Xinjiang

Watch as Burton China's chief executive is quizzed on operating in the troubled region.

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Tonga tsunami: Race for vital supplies to reach volcano-hit islands

Teams work desperately to clear ash from airport runways so planes can deliver food and drinking water.

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Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse

Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleged human rights abuse of the Uyghur minority.

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Nigeria shoot-to-kill order issued over jail breaks

It follows a wave of prison breaks over the past year in which more than 5,000 inmates have escaped.

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Dean Verberckmoes: Police find body of Belgian four-year old

Dean Verberckmoes disappeared last week, sparking a major search in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Plastic crisis needs binding treaty, report says

Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report.

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Anti-vax protests: ‘Sovereign citizens’ fight UK Covid vaccine rollout

Activists with anti-vax beliefs are taking "direct action" against hospitals and schools.

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Collarwali: Remembering India’s ‘super mum’ tigress

Charismatic Collarwali played a key role in boosting tiger numbers and made her sanctuary famous.

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How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter's wings

Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media.

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Purges and piranhas: Why we love a crazy North Korea story

North Korea is frequently the subject of news stories in Western media. But many stories are unfounded or blown out of proportion.

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Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK sending weapons to defend Ukraine, says defence secretary

The defence secretary says he is sending short-range anti-tank missiles amid Russian invasion fears.

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

Virat Kohli: India's aggressive and spirited captain transformed cricket

Sports writer Suresh Menon reflects on the career of Indian Test cricket's most successful captain.

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Credit Suisse chairman resigns after company probe

Antonio Horta-Osorio was reportedly found to have broken the UK's Covid-19 quarantine rules.

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How delivery apps created 'the Netflix of food ordering'

Innovative food delivery apps offer everything from multiple restaurant orders to home chef cuisine.

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Colombo Port City: A new Dubai or a Chinese enclave?

China is helping Sri Lanka build a new city to rival global offshore centres. Who will it benefit?

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Nigeria's economy: Why people are buying sanitary pads in packs of two

A so-called "sachet economy" has emerged as high inflation makes everyday items too expensive for many.

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What next for Djokovic after deportation?

Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia following the row over a vaccine exemption. What happens next for the Serb?

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Covid vaccine: Your concerns answered

BBC Reality Check answers your vaccine concerns - from pregnancy fears to production speed.

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Moment Djokovic learns his Australian Open fate

Tennis star Novak Djokovic loses his legal challenge and will be deported from Australia.

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Novak Djokovic: Tennis star to be deported after losing Australia visa appeal

Judges reject the tennis star's last-ditch bid to stay and defend his Australian Open title.

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

Tsunami threat over after huge Pacific volcano eruption - monitor

While further tsunamis may be unlikely, there are mounting fears over how badly Tonga has been hit.

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How an ancient sea dragon was dug up

The inside story on how the UK's largest, most complete ichthyosaur fossil was saved for the nation.

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Kenyan vigilantes taking on avocado gangs

Cartels have begun to target the lucrative crop and farmers are arming themselves.

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Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years.

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The inventor inspired by a near-death experience

He nearly died after being given fake medicines. Now, his invention can spot them.

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Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation

Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville.

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Nino Cerruti: Italian fashion great dies aged 91

The celebrated designer and businessman once said: "I have always dressed the same person, myself."

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Friday, January 14, 2022

MH17: Families' quest for hope years after Ukraine air disaster

Since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine, victims' families have been on a difficult journey.

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Letter from Africa: Desmond Tutu's funeral re-imagined Ghana-style

Ghanaians were shocked by the archbishop's modest funeral and speedy burial, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

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Remi Wolf is casually rewriting the rules of pop music

The former downhill skier and American Idol contestant is making some of pop's most exuberant songs.

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Novak Djokovic: Tennis star detained ahead of deportation appeal

The tennis star will hear on Sunday whether he can stay in the country and compete unvaccinated.

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Kazakhstan: Who sparked deadly violence?

Authorities are blaming "armed extremists" for the clashes, in which dozens are thought to have been killed.

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Franco Mulakkal: Kerala court clears bishop in nun's rape

Franco Mulakkal was arrested in 2018 and the Vatican had temporarily relieved him of his duties.

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Secret audio sheds light on dictator’s last hours

The BBC has obtained extraordinary recordings believed to be of phone calls made by Tunisian ex president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali as he flew out of the country in 2011.

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North Korea hackers stole $400m of cryptocurrency in 2021, report says

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% year-on-year.

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Prayagraj Magh mela: Thousands head for Hindu festival amid Covid surge

Experts fear that the festival in Prayagraj could turn into an infection hotspot in the coming days.

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China denies interfering in UK politics after MI5 alert

China says it has no need to "buy influence" after MI5 said an agent of the country infiltrated Parliament.

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Biden plans dealt crushing blow by fellow Democrat

A senator warns the president's strategy would worsen the "disease of division infecting our country".

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Ukraine crisis: Risks remain as Russia and West talk

After a week of talks, there is no sign of Russia pulling back its forces from areas near Ukraine.

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'As a black woman in STEM I'm used for photo opportunities'

Chemist Cynthia Chapple talks about how to get more black girls from inner-cities into STEM careers.

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Discrimination and harassment haunt Sri Lanka's Muslims

Muslim activists say their community is facing a hostile environment after the 2019 Easter bombings.

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Syrian torture: German verdict on crimes against humanity

The trial of Anwar Raslan is the world's first criminal case over state-led torture in Syria.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Afghanistan: 'Terrified' British Council teachers still in hiding

Afghan teachers employed by the British Council say they are still in hiding from the Taliban.

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Nigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months

A suspension imposed last June is reversed after the networking site agrees to open a local office.

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A really simple guide to China-Taiwan relations

Tension between China and Taiwan has risen and what happens next matters to us all

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Nigerian NFT artist Osinachi: The work created by using a word processor

Works by Nigerian Osinachi have made him one of Africa's leading digital and crypto-artists.

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The people using YouTube to pay for their French chateau

How chateaux owners are using advertising revenues from social media posts to earn a living.

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Escaped Dutch youth offender shot dead in Belgium

The young man reportedly took two people hostage, drove over the border and opened fire on police.

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Brazil rains: Minas Gerais hit by deadly landslides and floods

Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rains have killed at least 10 people in Minas Gerais.

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'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute

"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness."

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Novak Djokovic admits breaking isolation while Covid positive

The tennis star says he made an "error of judgement" when he met a journalist last month.

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Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks.

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Ukrainians wait as Russia faces off with the West

What Ukrainians think about the conflict threatening their country, as Russia and the West meet.

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A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?

The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back?

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Seychelles: The island nation hunting for a missing $50m

Six of Seychelles' most prominent citizens face charges amid a government crackdown on corruption.

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How the soaring cost of living is hitting Sri Lankans hard

Rising food and fuel prices are making daily life tougher for many ordinary people in Sri Lanka.

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The 52-year-search for a missing girl

On 12 January 1970, a British toddler disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in NSW, Australia.

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North Korea claims new hypersonic missile launch under watch of Kim Jong-un

Leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the country's second such launch in less than a week, state media reports.

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Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws

The president warns of a "grave" threat to democracy, but Republicans say no such threat exists.

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First pig heart to human transplant is a game-changer, say surgeons

In a world first, a pig heart has been successfully transplanted into a human by surgeons in the US.

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Monday, January 10, 2022

David Sassoli: European Parliament president dies aged 65

The Italian was admitted to hospital last month due to a serious complication with his immune system.

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Evergrande: Real estate giant moves from Shenzhen head office to cut costs

The crisis-hit property developer is still struggling to pay more than $300bn in liabilities.

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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile

It comes as six nations, including the US, call for the North to stop its "destabilising actions."

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Maya Angelou: Poet is first black woman on US quarter

The civil rights activist and writer is the first in a series of US women honoured on the US quarter.

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Novak Djokovic: How tennis player won visa row court case

Australia's legal defence collapsed on the evidence of the tennis player's treatment at the airport.

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Ousted Myanmar leader jailed for another four years

Myanmar's former leader faces a series of charges since being ousted in an army coup last February.

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Golden Globes: West Side Story and The Power of the Dog win at subdued event

Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic film was among the big winners at Sunday's event in LA.

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Sunday, January 9, 2022

'They looted everything': Counting the cost of Kazakh protests

Violent protests have left Kazakhstan stunned and angry, the BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov finds.

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India begins booster shots as Covid-19 cases surge

Frontline workers and vulnerable adults will get booster jabs as the country battles a spike in cases.

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Novak Djokovic: Judge raises concerns over tennis star's treatment by border officers

Anthony Kelly is presiding over the tennis star's challenge to the cancellation of his Australian visa.

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Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65

The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was on tour, police say.

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Air pollution: Delhi's smog problem is rooted in India's water crisis

Years of ill-conceived farming practices have contributed to India's worsening air pollution.

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The Ashes: England cling on for draw on tense final day in Sydney

England cling on for a tense draw on the final day of the fourth Test in Sydney to end Australia's hopes of an Ashes clean sweep.

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Saturday, January 8, 2022

Nigeria attacks: Hundreds reported killed as bandits target villages

The attacks in the northern Zamfara state are believed to be in response to military air strikes.

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Rust: Alec Baldwin rejects allegations of non-compliance with shooting probe

The actor has not presented his phone to investigators despite a search warrant being issued.

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Novak Djokovic: Is his vaccine saga an unforced error for Australia?

The story of the star tennis player being held in Australia sparks ire at every twist and turn.

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Afcon Cameroon 2022: Playing football in the shadow of a rebellion

Africa's top football tournament is about to start in Cameroon, despite a bitter four-year conflict.

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Novak Djokovic: Serbians give their reaction to Australia vaccine exemption row

Serbians in Belgrade have been giving their reactions to Novak Djokovic's vaccine exemption row.

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Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass

The protests are against a draft law which would in effect ban the unvaccinated from public areas.

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At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country.

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Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years

Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years.

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Friday, January 7, 2022

Families seek justice for Iran plane crash victims

Two years on, the families of downed flight PS752 victims are left without answers.

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How KFC in Kenya got fried over its chip shortage

Kenyans called for a KFC boycott after it was discovered that its fries were imported from Egypt.

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Week in pictures: 1 - 7 January 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Ros Atkins on... the US Capitol riot anniversary

Simmering tensions remain one year on from unprecedented scenes in Washington DC.

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Canada party plane influencer 'idiots' fly home to face music

The group of over 100 travellers have been branded "barbarians" by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city

A BBC reporter sees the aftermath of protests and deadly violence in Kazakhstan's biggest city Almaty.

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

Djokovic stay highlights refugee concerns at Melbourne detention hotel

People held at the detention hotel - some for years - complain of mouldy food and poor conditions.

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Lithuania wobbles after daring to defy China

It stood up to China over Taiwan, but this week Lithuania's president said it made a mistake.

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Munich: Edge of War gives Neville Chamberlain a makeover

The Jeremy Irons and George MacKay film re-examines the events leading up to World War Two.

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How the US Capitol marked anniversary of riot

American lawmakers gathered at the Capitol one year after a mob stormed the building.

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Kashmir's pashminas: bringing women back to lead a beautiful craft

The emergence of weaving machinery, and decreasing wages, have forced many Kashmiri women out of the industry.

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Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the twists and turns of the row over the tennis star's cancelled visa.

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Omicron should not be called mild, warns WHO

The WHO cautions that just like previous variants, Omicron is hospitalising and killing people.

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President's residence gutted as Kazakhstan clashes continue

Security forces in Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty.

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Italy Covid: Bullet forces immunologist to get protection

Prof Antonella Viola is given police protection after threats are made against her and her family.

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Afcon 2021: Everything you need to know about tournament in Cameroon

Dates, favourites and everything else you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on Sunday.

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Bulli Bai app: Fourth man held over auction of Muslim women

Police suspect the 20-year-old to be the creator of the app that targets Muslim women.

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Ashers 'gay cake' case: European court rules case inadmissible

A bakery firm was taken to court for refusing to make a cake with a "Support Gay Marriage" slogan.

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'A nation in decline' - how the world saw Capitol riot

BBC reporters from China, Canada and Germany assess how the rest of the world saw America's dark day.

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‘Is this America?’ On duty during the Capitol riot

Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn recalls the moment he thought he may get shot by rioters.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

India PM Narendra Modi trapped on Punjab flyover in security breach

The Indian PM cut short a visit to Punjab after protesting farmers blocked his convoy's route.

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Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa

Australia's leader says "no one is above the rules" when it comes to the country's border policies.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments

A juror at the trial said he shared his own experience of sexual abuse to sway other jurors.

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Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

A new date for the music industry celebration in Los Angeles will be announced soon, organisers say.

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Australia could refuse Novak Djokovic entry over vaccine row - PM

The tennis player must prove that he cannot be jabbed for medical reasons, Australia's prime minister says.

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Dakar Rally: France opens terrorism probe into Saudi Arabia blast

The explosion in Saudi Arabia last week badly wounded French rally driver Philippe Boutron.

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Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining after blackouts

The Balkan country is enforcing blackouts amid an electricity shortage caused by high global prices.

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Gal Gadot says Imagine video was in poor taste

The actress and fellow Hollywood stars recorded a cover of Imagine at the beginning of the pandemic.

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Djokovic at Australian Open: 'He might get booed when he gets on court'

Australians give their views on Novak Djokovic being able to play in the Australian Open.

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US actress Joan Copeland dies aged 99

The Broadway and TV star, who was also the sister of playwright Arthur Miller, died in her sleep.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Kazakhstan unrest: State of emergency declared after fuel protests

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declares a two-week state of emergency including curbs on movement.

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Jovenel Moïse murder: US charges Colombian man over assassination

US authorities accuse an ex-military officer of involvement in the death of President Jovenel Moïse.

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Canada reaches $31bn deal in indigenous child welfare case

The deal will end a lengthy legal battle over compensation between indigenous communities and Canada.

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Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace

The soldier was killed after approaching the deer inside the presidential gardens in the capital.

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Silicon Valley's trial of the century

A look at the Theranos trial and the evidence that led to Elizabeth Holmes being found guilty of fraud.

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Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed

Spencer Elden, who was pictured as a baby on the album cover, had alleged child pornography.

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Djokovic gets Covid jab waiver for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccination.

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Bulli Bai: Indian man arrested for fake auction of Muslim women

The Indian app shared photos of several prominent Muslim women in a fake auction, sparking outrage.

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Monday, January 3, 2022

Haiti PM Ariel Henry survived assassination attempt - officials

Ariel Henry was targeted by gunmen during an event in Gonaïves on Saturday, his office says.

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Canadian families win compensation over jet downed by Iran

Relatives of six people who died when a plane was downed in 2020 will be compensated in Canada.

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South Africa's parliament building on fire again

One day after a fire at the parliament building in Cape Town, crews are tackling another blaze.

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Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check.

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Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close

The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News.

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Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken.

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Evergrande suspends shares in Hong Kong as firm tries to raise cash

The move comes as the indebted property developer struggles to raise cash to meet its obligations.

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Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds

The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work.

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Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India.

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Sunday, January 2, 2022

Sudan coup: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns after mass protests

Abdalla Hamdok's resignation comes weeks after he was reinstated by the military following a coup.

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Aoife Beary: Berkeley balcony collapse survivor dies, aged 27

The Irishwoman suffered serious injuries in a Californian balcony collapse that killed six students.

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Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead

A local sheriff previously said it had been a miracle no one was reported missing or dead.

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Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

Argentina forward Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19.

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Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record

Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz.

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In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march

When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps.

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Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities.

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Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year.

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2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022.

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‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones?

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South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea

Seoul said it had asked the North, which has a shoot-on-sight policy, to protect the person.

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Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building

Large flames and a huge column of smoke could be seen coming out of the building on Sunday morning.

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Saturday, January 1, 2022

Covid: UAE bans foreign travel for citizens without booster jab

Emiratis will need a third dose of a coronavirus vaccine if they want to leave the country.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak

Two-thirds of staff at the station are infected but officials say the situation is not serious.

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New Year's Eve fireworks kill and injure in Europe despite bans

Among three killed is a 12-year-old Dutch boy who was watching an adult set off a device.

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Kim Jong-un: North Korea to focus on economy in 2022

Kim Jong-un says the faltering economy will be the national priority as he marks 10 years in power.

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After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould.

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India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede

Pilgrims were visiting the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi to mark the new year when the tragedy unfolded.

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Colorado wildfires: Woman says families in her neighbourhood lost everything

A woman who had to evacuate her home in Louisville with her family speaks to the BBC.

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