Could Ukraine 'win' the war? And other questions

BBC reporters Jenny Hill and Orla Guerin - on the ground - answer your questions about the war in Ukraine.

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UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears

Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.

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Chip shortage: Has Europe's plan arrived too late?

The European Union is investing billions of euros in developing a world-beating chip industry.

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Quiz of the week: Oscars fashion, superyacht and Dyson's new gizmo

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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World Cup 2022: How has Qatar treated stadium workers?

Qatar has used thousands of foreign workers to build its World Cup facilities. Many may have died.

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Africa's week in pictures: 25-31 March 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Ukraine war: Putin being misled by fearful advisers, US says

News on Russia's poor military performance is not making it back to Putin, the White House says.

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Ghazipur fire: Gasping for air as Delhi landfill burns

A fire at a rubbish mountain is choking residents while firefighters work round the clock to put it out.

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In pictures: The Ukrainian religious sites ruined by fighting

In pictures: How Russia's invasion has devastated some of Ukraine's churches and synagogues.

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Pakistan's Imran Khan is fighting for his political life

Pakistan's prime minister faces a vote of no confidence and could be out of office within days.

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Comedians on when a joke goes wrong - and that Oscars slap

The BBC spoke with comedians around the world about what it's like when a gag lands really, really badly.

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Kevin Lee: The Briton who plays the bad guy in China's patriotic movies

Actor Kevin Lee has carved out his niche - playing the Western villain in China's patriotic films.

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The African migrants who Italy accuses of people smuggling

Hundreds of migrants, many of them minors, are ending up in prison in Italy charged with trafficking.

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Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slap, Academy says

Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused, Academy says

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Tipu Sultan: 'Greatest Indian picture' of colonial defeat for sale

The painting of a historic Indian victory over British troops is going under the hammer at Sotheby's.

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Fast fashion: EU Europe plans fast fashion crackdown

Fast fashion could be a thing of the past under plans to make clothing worn in the EU more sustainable.

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French election: A really simple guide

Voters in France will go to the polls on 10 April to elect a new president

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Covid closures still affecting 400 million pupils - Unicef

Schools in 23 countries are still partially or fully closed because of Covid, Unicef warns.

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Joe Biden signs anti-lynching bill in historic first

The US Congress has previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation more than 200 times.

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Ukraine daily round-up: Peace talks produce first sign of progress

Russia says it will reduce military operations in two key areas - but Ukraine and the US remain sceptical.

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Anoosheh Ashoori: ‘I should have been freed earlier’

British-Iranian Ashoori, who was freed from prison in Iran, has spoken about his experience.

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Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock over Oscars slap

The actor says he was "out of line" after he slapped the comedian on stage at the awards ceremony.

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Can the super-rich solve America's budget problem?

Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett.

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Best actor winner Will Smith took offence at a joke by presenter Chris Rock

The Oscars were halted momentarily when Will Smith took offence to a joke by presenter Chris Rock.

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War in Ukraine: Graphic protest by Russian artist Yevgenia Isayeva

Yevgenia Isayeva doused herself in fake blood and chanted, "my heart bleeds" in the solo protest.

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Beatings and forced abortions: Life in a North Korea prison

A new investigation sheds more light on human rights violations in North Korean prisons.

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In Chernihiv, civilians are trapped as hospitals and schools attacked

Residents and officials in Chernihiv say Russian forces are deliberately targeting civilian sites.

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Ukraine: Premature babies struggling for life in bombed cities

Doctors have begun seeing a sharp rise in the number of preterm births in some areas of Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Medical students back in India left in the lurch

Students face an uncertain future as completing their medical degree remains a challenge.

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Russian oligarchs: Where do they hide their 'dark money'?

Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it.

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Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera

Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera.

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Army boss raises partition fears: Ukraine round-up

Ukraine's military intelligence chief fears a Korea-style outcome as Biden's jab at Putin makes further waves.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl’s vodka producer remains defiant

A company that produces Chernobyl’s ‘Atomik vodka’ releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees.

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China: How is its zero-Covid strategy changing?

Its worst spike in cases since the start of the pandemic has prompted a policy rethink.

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The Palestinian cancer centre that can't take patients

Palestinians with the disease are being turned away from hospital lacking the funds to treat them.

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Nigeria - where President Buhari had to say sorry for a power cut

The lights went out across Nigeria when fuel shortages coincided with the collapse of the power grid.

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Soldiers on patrol outside Kyiv confront Russian drone threat

On patrol with a Ukrainian defence unit carrying out aerial reconnaissance around Kyiv.

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Sidney Poitier's daughter on his Oscars legacy

Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema.

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War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power - Biden

A White House official says the US president was not calling for a regime change.

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Russia targets east Ukraine, says first phase over

The move is being seen as a possible change of strategy after the invasion faltered.

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Ukraine war: WHO says attacks on hospitals are increasing daily

The World Health Organization has verified more than 70 attacks on hospitals and healthcare facilities.

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Will Ukraine invasion push Japan to go nuclear?

Ex-PM Shinzo Abe shocked Japan by saying it should think about nuclear weapons - but he's not alone.

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Ethiopia's civil war: The women who paid the price

The BBC speaks to victims of sexual violence as rights groups say rape was used as a weapon of war.

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Katty Kay: The danger of wishful Western thinking

With Russia still a powerful force, wide-eyed realism is what Ukraine needs from the US and Europe.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Court hears of violent plot to abduct US governor

A former co-conspirator said the accused plotters were seeking the "ignition" for a second civil war.

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War in Ukraine: Change of emphasis or admission of failure by Moscow?

Moscow now says the main aim is to "liberate" eastern Ukraine - a change of emphasis or more?

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Sanctions: Have they worked?

Sanctions are used by countries as a diplomatic tool, but they don't always have their intended effect.

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Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton over Russian collusion allegations

Donald Trump's campaign was accused of conspiring with Russian agents to influence the 2016 election.

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Ukraine war: The dangers faced by front line fighters in Kharkiv

A month into the war, Mark and Vlad, both 22, show the BBC the perils they face every day in Kharkiv.

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Ukraine war: Digging a grave for my stepfather, killed in Mariupol

Viktoria’s stepfather died when the car taking him to hospital was blown up during fighting in Mariupol.

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Ashleigh Barty: Retiring tennis champion says 'wait and see' on her plans

World number one Ashleigh Barty hints of plans but says "wait and see", after her shock retirement.

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Khabar Lahariya: The story of India's underdogs vying for an Oscar

Writing with Fire - the extraordinary story of a rural women-led news outlet - is vying for an Academy Award.

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Zimbabwe by-elections: New party, same fears of dirty tricks

A host of by-elections present a key test for the new opposition and the country's democratic credentials.

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Zelensky: How Ukraine's president uses addresses to set his agenda

In 10 parliaments over two weeks Ukraine's leader has used shame and national trauma to set a global agenda.

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Ukraine war: Destruction of cities shown from above

In the month since Russia's military invaded, it has laid waste to cities across Ukraine.

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The Ukrainian refugee who loves to laugh at school in Poland

Ten-year-old Yana started school in Poland three weeks ago, after fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Russian journalist Oksana Baulina killed in Kyiv shelling

Oksana Baulina died while filming destruction caused by Russian shelling in a Kyiv neighbourhood.

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Uganda's Batwa people: Evicted from a forest to help save gorillas

The struggle of Uganda's Batwa people three decades after they were forced from their ancestral home.

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A month in Ukraine: 'All normal life is gone'

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford travelled around Ukraine as the war started and lives were shattered.

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Teamsters: A sleeping American giant now spoiling for a fight

Teamsters were once known for Jimmy Hoffa and ties to the mob. Their new boss wants to take on Amazon.

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The Russians trapped on a Thai island as war rages in Ukraine

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Phuket, unable to go home.

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Driver in pick-up truck flipped by Texas tornado

Watch the moment the vehicle is tossed in the air by the twister as storms swept across Texas.

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Florida governor rejects transgender swimmer's win

Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs a proclamation recognising runner-up Emma Weyant as the winner of the highest US national college swimming title.

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Some Disney staff stage walkout over Florida LGBT law

A handful of staff join a protest against the company's "apathetic" response to Florida's education bill.

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A bomb hit this theatre hiding hundreds - here's how one woman survived

The BBC speaks to survivors of the Mariupol theatre attack, who describe for the first time what happened.

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Evangelicalism & Brazil: The religious movement that spread through a national team

Evangelicalism within Brazil's national football team has been on the rise, mirroring a wider trend across the country.

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Asakaa: How drill music found a new home in Ghana

Asakaa, or Ghana drill, is the latest hot sound from Africa, following the global success of Afrobeats.

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Ukraine: Impossible choices for surrogate mothers and parents

Hundreds of Ukrainian women are pregnant with other people's children - creating a web of complex problems.

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Yvan Colonna: Corsican nationalist dies after jihadist jail attack

Yvan Colonna's strangling by a fellow inmate had sparked violent protests on the French island.

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Lake Keowee: Police refuse to charge South Carolina man over boat shooting

Nathan Drew Morgan was fatally shot by his rescuer after being pulled from a lake in South Carolina.

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Texas is battling over 170 wildfires

Over the past week, wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres across the US state.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters

Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers.

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Kenya’s Killer Roads: Dodgy driving licences and dangerous vehicles in Kenya

Kenya’s road accidents and deaths are on the rise, Africa Eye reveals cracks in Kenya’s road safety systems.

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The hunt for Nigerians who can change into cats

One man is challenging Nigerians' belief in magic after a wave of killings that has gripped the country.

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Omicron vs Zero-Covid: How long can China hold on?

China's worst outbreak in two years has got some questioning how long it can hang on to its strategy.

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Oscars 2022: Five ways the Academy is trying to stay relevant

The Academy Awards return this Sunday, but they face a battle to raise their viewing figures.

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Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones'

Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing.

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Ukraine conflict: The wounded children of Putin's war

Survivors from the bombardment of Mariupol are bearing the physical and mental scars of the conflict.

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Inside a children's hospital and pressure on Russian artists - Ukraine war round-up

Ukrainian children suffer in hospital, and musicians are banned from Russian radio for opposing the war.

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Ukraine war: Western agents seek to get inside Putin's head

Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine shook the West. Now its leaders are trying to predict his next move.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge - the story of its opening 90 years ago

On its 90th anniversary, the grandson of the iconic bridge's designer reveals what he went through to get it built.

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Canada mosque: Worshippers stop axe wielding attacker

Police have charged a 24-year-old man in what they allege was a "hate-motivated incident".

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'I'm Australian but Ukraine is part of my identity'

Despite being half a world away, Ukrainian-Australians say the war feels unbearably close.

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War in Ukraine: Anti-war opinions can cost Russians their jobs

The BBC hears from three people whose opposition to the war cost them their employment.

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Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin

The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir Putin.

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Breakdancing changed my life

A dancer from Vietnam says breaking kept him away from drugs and helped him deal with family problems.

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Hong Kong: 'My employer kicked me out because I caught Covid'

'Lenlen' is one of several foreign domestic workers made homeless amid Hong Kong's Covid wave.

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Ukraine war: Jewish children airlifted to Israel

In Israel, some 90 Ukrainian children have been dressing up for the joyful Jewish holiday of Purim.

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War in Ukraine: America is learning the art of humility

Forget shock and awe, this is an era of caution for a superpower using diplomacy not military force.

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Putin's Moscow rally and terror in Mariupol: Ukraine war daily round-up

Russia's president stokes patriotic fervour as rescuers seek survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing.

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Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war

Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far.

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War in Ukraine: Talking to a Ukrainian mother and her child who fled to Poland

Krystyna Tynkalyuk is trying to explain to her three-year-old why they can't go back home to see her father.

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Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 March 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

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Covid-19: Is the world ready for a great re-opening?

We asked our journalists around the world to give us a snapshot of life two years into the pandemic.

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Ukraine: Elegant Odesa is transformed by efforts to deter Russians

As Russian warships circle off the coast, Odesans face the difficult decision about whether or not to leave the city.

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Child, 13, driving pickup in deadly Texas crash that killed nine

A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say.

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Shells rain down on Kharkiv as Ukraine's army stands firm

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville and Darren Conway are in Kharkiv, where Ukraine's army has repelled Russia for three weeks.

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Ukraine conflict: Putin lays out his demands in Turkish phone call

Russia's president revealed his peace conditions in a phone call - the BBC spoke to someone who listened in.

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In pictures: 2022 Sony World Photography Awards

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.

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Hijab verdict: What it means for religious freedom in India

A court has ruled the hijab is not "essential" to Islam, but who should make such a decision?

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Ukraine war: Russia attacks theatre sheltering civilians, Mariupol says

The building in the besieged city of Mariupol was sheltering up to 1,200 people, the deputy mayor says.

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Ukraine conflict: Biden brands Putin a 'war criminal'

The off-the-cuff remark prompts Russia to call the comment "unforgiveable rhetoric".

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War in Ukraine: Fourth Russian general killed - Zelensky

The news raises questions over why senior Russian officers are getting so close to the fighting.

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New Zealand border to reopen from next month, PM Ardern says

PM Jacinda Ardern says they are 'ready to welcome the world back', beginning with Australians.

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Stormzy tour review: Star praises fans who waited two years to see him

The star thanks fans who held onto tickets for two years as his Heavy Is The Head tour launches.

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Afghans turn to cryptocurrencies amid US sanctions

US sanctions, failing banks, and the drying up of foreign aid have left Afghanistan's economy in tatters.

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The tragedy of Afghanistan's malnourished children

The country's very youngest are casualties of a hunger crisis.

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NYC's Met opera house hosts concert in support of Ukraine

The Metropolitan Opera holds a concert for Ukraine, opening with the war-torn country's national anthem.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 20 of Russia's invasion

Three PMs visit Kyiv, while staff at a hospital in Mariupol say they are being held like hostages.

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How to sponsor Ukrainian refugees and offer them a UK home

The government has announced details of the "Homes For Ukraine" scheme

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March 4 Justice: Has anything changed for Australian women?

One year ago, rape and misconduct allegations in Canberra sparked massive protests nationwide.

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War in Ukraine: Why Vladimir Putin couldn't have trained fighters in Africa

A misleading photo has been used by some to suggest the continent should support Russia in Ukraine.

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'Double tap' attacks in Yemen's civil war

The country has seen some of the worst violence of the conflict in the past 12 months.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 19 of Russia's invasion

Drone footage shows destruction of Mariupol, and protesters target an oligarch's London mansion.

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Ukraine war: Protester interrupts Russian TV news show

A woman with a placard reading 'no war' appeared behind a newsreader on Russian state-controlled TV.

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Ukraine war: Pub dedicated to Hemingway destroyed in Kharkiv

The Old Hem pub in Kharkiv was a well-known hangout for young poets and musicians.

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Ukraine war: Demonstrator disrupts Russia's flagship evening news broadcast

The placard she held read: “Stop the war, don’t believe propaganda, they’re lying to you”.

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Pensioner arrested after dismembered body found in New York

Surveillance footage showed a woman riding an electric wheelchair while sitting on a human leg.

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Tom Brady: NFL great makes retirement U-turn after just six weeks

Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL, is coming back for his 23rd season just a month after announcing his retirement.

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William Hurt: Oscar-winning actor dies at 71

His roles ranged from acclaimed 1980s dramas to playing General Thaddeus Ross in five Marvel films.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers

Ukraine's president gives medals to injured troops and the hospital workers caring for them.

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Ukraine war: Russians fire warning shots at Kherson rally against occupation

Residents in the city are seen chanting and waving Ukrainian flags as Russian tanks pass by.

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Poland feels the strain of Ukraine's refugees

The eastern town of Zamosc has welcomed thousands of refugees but locals wonder how long they can cope.

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Brent Renaud: Friend of US journalist killed in Ukraine speaks to BBC

Mea last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine.

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War in Ukraine: 'No one wants to die' - meeting Ukraine's teenage soldiers

Young volunteers swap their studies for assault rifles as they prepare to defend Kyiv from Russian forces.

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Russia sanctions: How the measures have changed daily life

Prices are rising in Russia and some goods are harder to buy. Here are ways sanctions are affecting daily life.

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Isak Munda: The Orissa labourer who became a YouTube star

Isak Munda says the platform has changed his life since he started posting videos.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban landscape'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Indian evacuee: The kindness of Ukrainians saved my life

From an airstrike bunker to his mum's relieved hugs, Vishnu tells how he and his dog fled Ukraine to India.

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Will Russia's attack on Ukraine help thaw US-Venezuela relations?

The ban on Russian oil exports is causing prices to surge, and leaders are revisiting some awkward friendships.

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Roman Abramovich: Rabbi investigated over Portuguese citizenship

Daniel Litvak helped Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich obtain Portuguese citizenship in 2021.

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War in Ukraine: How Russia is recruiting mercenaries

Social media channels and private messaging groups are being used to recruit, the BBC has learned.

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Under threat of Russian bombs, Lviv hides away its priceless heritage

The picturesque western city of Lviv is racing to protect is cultural and religious artefacts.

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Week in pictures: 5-11 March 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Ukraine: How China is censoring online discussion of the war

The authorities are struggling to keep a lid on pro- and anti-Russian views being discussed online.

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Australia floods: 'I'm angry it's happening again'

Australians are reeling from one of their worst natural disasters, but many despair at a sense of déjà vu.

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Ranveer Brar: The chef who wants coriander as India's national herb

Chef Ranveer Brar's petition to recognise "the superstar of our kitchen" has been signed by thousands.

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Disney apologises for 'silence' on 'Don't Say Gay' bill

It comes after the BBC is shown a letter which also claims "gay affection" is cut from Pixar content.

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Ukraine conflict: Growing numbers of firms pull back from Russia

Reputational risk and practical difficulties are making it harder to do business in the country.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Foreign fighters go to join defence

Nearly 20,000 international volunteers have signed up to fight alongside Ukrainian forces, officials say.

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Ukraine war: 'I have 20 children here, please send help'

Tens of thousands of children in Ukrainian state care are in desperate need to get out of the country.

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Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack

Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down.

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Watch: Our correspondent on the front line, with Ukraine’s troops

The BBC spent a week with Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they fight to stop a further Russian advance.

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Ukraine: Preparing to defend Odesa

The Ukrainians who have exchanged practising law for making Molotov cocktails.

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Use Russian money to rebuild Ukraine, says bank chief

In BBC interview Ukraine central bank boss proposes long list of extra financial sanctions on Russia

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War in Ukraine: IMF approves $1.4bn emergency funding

The country is expected to see a deep recession this year due to the impact of the Russian invasion.

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Israel's Bennett plays peacemaker in Ukraine-Russia war

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is an unlikely mediator between Kyiv and Moscow, Tom Bateman says.

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US Border Patrol finds dozens of snakes and reptiles in man's outfit

The snakes and horned lizards were "concealed in the man's jacket, pants pockets and groin area".

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Ukraine war: Children of the Soviet era running from Russia

A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad.

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Ros Atkins on... food price rises and the Ukraine war

Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.

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South Korea: Opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president

Yoon Suk-yeol (R) beat the ruling party's Lee Jae-myung (L) following a close-run race.

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Russia-Ukraine: Is internet on verge of break-up?

The global internet is under threat as the conflict in Ukraine continues.

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Ukraine: The girl who wouldn’t abandon her dog in a war zone

Arya Aldrin undertook a gruelling journey to bring her Siberian husky to India.

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Zimbabwe clinics struggle for nurses after exodus to the UK

With large numbers of nurses emigrating, patient care is suffering as there are not enough staff.

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Russia-Ukraine war: US doctors teach civilians how to treat wounds

Nelya Melnitchouk is a US doctor who's helping train civilians in her homeland to treat war wounds.

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Ukraine: Family escapes Kharkiv to Poland to treat daughter's cancer

After four days on the run, three-year-old Polina and her mother have made it out of Ukraine.

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Ros Atkins on… The UK’s refugee response

Ros Atkins looks at the UK's response to refugees fleeing Ukraine, and its family visa scheme.

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Zelensky's moments: From TV star to wartime leader

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian who had no experience of politics when elected, has emerged as a convincing war leader.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Trial due to begin in US governor kidnapping plot

The four are accused of trying to kidnap Democrat Gretchen Whitmer due to her Covid rules.

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Femicide detectives: 'Counting bodies is the best place to start'

Many countries do not record femicide - the most extreme form of gender-based violence - so activists are doing it themselves.

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Why misogyny is at the heart of South Korea's presidential elections

Disgruntled young men who resent feminism are the focus of candidates vying to be president.

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Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?

Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector.

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Ukraine: Documenting the war on TikTok

Valerisssh has posted videos online of her standing outside shelled buildings.

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Iowa tornadoes: Seven people killed, including two children

Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.

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War in Ukraine: Four times Russians have stood up for Ukraine

Videos from social media show some Russian citizens, at home and abroad, protesting the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Oil price soars to highest level since 2008

Consumers are feeling the impact of higher energy costs as fuel prices and household bills jump.

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Ukraine: India doctor stranded with a jaguar and panther

Girikumar Patil, who also has a jaguar, says he will not leave Severodonetsk without his pets.

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Ukraine: With placards and tears, Poles are greeting refugees like family

A Polish couple, messaged from Taiwan, have come to meet a Ukrainian refugee - welcome to Przemysl.

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Twitter is part of our war effort - Ukraine minister

Ukraine's youngest cabinet minister, 31-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov, is leading a cyber-battle against Russia.

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Ukraine war: The TikToker spreading viral videos

A Ukrainian 20-year-old has had tens of millions of views on videos she's shared of fighting there.

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Ashneer Grover: Bitter BharatPe feud worries India's booming start-ups

Many entrepreneurs whose start-ups were big successes are battling with their boards for supremacy.

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Ukraine invasion: The children with cancer fleeing war at home

The NGO Herosi are trying to find places for the patients in medical care across Europe.

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Ukraine invasion: Volunteers 'working on autopilot'

Within hours of Russia’s invasion, all over Ukraine, volunteers offered their services.

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War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack

Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.

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The young Ukrainians battling pro-Russian trolls

Conspiracy theories and trolls are adding to the chaos of war.

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Why Indian fathers are embracing paternity leave

The pandemic and changing family structures have highlighted how young parents are struggling with childcare.

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Russia oligarchs: The mega-rich men facing global sanctions

President Putin has for years warned Russia's richest to protect themselves against sanctions.

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Ukraine crisis: Kharkiv residents still sheltering underground a week on

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from a metro station where people have been sheltering from attacks.

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War in Ukraine: Zelensky slams Nato over rejection of no-fly zone

Zelensky said Nato has given Russia "a green light" to continue bombing Ukrainian towns and cities.

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Ukraine war: Ukraine can absolutely win against Russia - Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells the BBC the Ukrainian people's defeat is not inevitable.

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War in Ukraine: UK woman on husband barred from leaving Ukraine

Nicola's husband home was barred from returning home to London from Ukraine due to martial law.

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Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms

The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day nine

Europe’s largest nuclear plant seized. Here's what you need to know after day nine of the war.

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Adulation and scandal... but arguably cricket's best ever bowler

Why Shane Warne was one of cricket's greatest ever players, and also one of its most colourful characters.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day eight

Cities under relentless bombardment. Here's what you need to know after day eight of the war.

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Ukraine: On board a Nato spy plane monitoring Russian activity

The BBC has been given rare access to a surveillance flight on the Polish border with Ukraine and Belarus.

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Biden imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, 'Putin's cronies'

President Putin's spokesman is one of the latest Russians targeted in the new round of sanctions.

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Ros Atkins on...Russian gas and oil

Ros Atkins looks at how Russian gas and oil connects to war in Ukraine, and EU efforts to cut ties with Russia.

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Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer Brett Hankinson found not guilty in deadly raid

Brett Hankinson, who fired 10 shots during the incident, has been cleared of endangerment.

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Crab.e.cam: The underwater crab videos captivating Australia

When an Australian fisherman tied a GoPro to his crab net, he never expected the footage to go viral.

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Ukraine crisis: What sanctions could West still impose on Russia?

The measures are tougher than anything Vladimir Putin has faced. But more could be coming.

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Ericsson breached US deal over Iraq corruption probe

The firm's disclosure about possible payments to IS is branded "insufficient" by US authorities.

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Kim Kardashian declared legally single in divorce with Ye

The famous couple were married nearly eight years ago and share four children.

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Ukraine crisis: Crypto exchange boss rejects Russian user ban

The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict".

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Ukraine crisis: West was ready for Russian invasion, says Biden

Vladimir Putin thought Nato wouldn't respond but he was wrong, Biden will tell Congress in his annual speech.

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‘Terror against Ukraine’: Residents flee as rockets rain down on Kharkiv

As Russia pounds Ukraine's second largest city with artillery, residents flee or hunker underground.

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Apple to halt sales and limit services in Russia

Apple is the latest firm to stop selling products in Russia and will limit Apple Pay and other services.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day six

TV tower attacked in Kiev and horror in Kharkiv. Here's what you need to know after day six of the war.

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Russian oligarch Fridman warns sanctions will not stop war

But Mikhail Fridman avoids criticising President Putin as it could be risky for himself and staff.

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Ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars sinks off the Azores

A ship carrying thousands of luxury cars has sunk nearly two weeks after it caught fire.

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Ukraine: Putin's miscalculations could see him strike harder

The Russian leader has always refused to back down in the past, says the BBC's John Simpson.

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