Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition calls for a rerun.

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Covid: FBI director Christopher Wray says China lab leak 'most likely'

Christopher Wray says the FBI has "for quite some time" settled on a potential lab incident in Wuhan.

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India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks

Can India navigate tensions and secure any agreements as a divided G20 meets in Delhi?

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Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia

The K-pop superstars are among major acts that have returned as pandemic restrictions ease.

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Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor.

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Ukraine war: On board with Ukraine's attack helicopter crews

Ukraine pilot Roman says they need modern helicopters and explains how they evade Russia's air-defence systems.

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Ukraine war: How Russia took the south - and then got stuck

The story of Russia's rapid advance in southern Ukraine, told by the people who managed to stop it.

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Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says

Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures.

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Mexico protests: Huge crowds rally against electoral reform

People marched on the presidential palace in Mexico City, where organisers claim 500,000 gathered.

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Ukraine war: On board low-flying helicopter with renowned airman

The BBC gets rare access to a renowned airman and his ageing helicopter during a low-flying mission.

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EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak.

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Delhi's Manish Sisodia arrested over corruption allegations

Delhi's deputy chief minister denies the allegations - his party says "dirty politics" is behind the move.

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US media drop Dilbert comics over creator's racist tirade

The comic strip's creator Scott Adams said white people should "get the hell away" from black people.

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Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match

They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling.

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Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend.

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Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica.

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The mission to save the biggest frog on earth

One man's bid to learn the secrets of the endangered frog that grows to the size of a domestic cat.

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Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome".

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Nigeria election 2023: Millions vote in tightest-ever poll

The two-party system which has dominated since the end of military rule in 1999 is under threat.

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Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days.

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The Manchester puppet masters who made the stars of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

A low-key British animation studio created the models for Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed Pinocchio.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky keen to meet Xi following China's peace plan

Ukraine's leader said the call for talks and a ceasefire showed Beijing was "preparing to take part".

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Mifepristone: 12 US states sue to expand access to abortion pill

The pill accounts for more than half of US abortions, but it is a focus of growing political attack.

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TV show Succession to end after fourth season

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end.

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Ukraine war: Russia interrupts UN minute's silence

The Russian ambassador said he wanted the UN to commemorate everyone who has died in Ukraine since 2014.

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Space capsule launched to ISS to bring home stranded astronauts

The launch comes after another vehicle meant to return the ISS astronauts was damaged by a meteoroid.

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Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 February 2023

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

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Alec Baldwin enters not guilty plea over Halyna Hutchins death

Prosecutors accuse the 30 Rock actor of "criminal negligence" as he enters his plea online.

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Latvian MP swears at Russia in Ukraine protest walkout

Delegates walked out of a security conference after a Russian representative began speaking.

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Bodies found in plane wreck on Philippines volcano

All four people on board the light plane are confirmed dead by search authorities.

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How Ukraine helped the US rethink refugee policy

After a successful initiative aimed at Ukrainians, the US is expanding private sponsorship for refugees.

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Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider

Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule.

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WATCH: Mystery metal sphere found on beach perplexes Japan

Authorities can't say what it is yet - not even the police or bomb squad sent to investigate.

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Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state.

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Mormon Church fined over claim it hid $32bn investment fund

The Church and its investment management company will pay a combined $5m penalty to the US regulator.

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Russians in Putin's chokehold turn a blind eye to war

Most prefer to let the Kremlin get on with its war, but keeping their heads down means moral compromises.

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Winds lash Madagascar's coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall

Gusts above130km/h (81mph) cause a storm surge, ripping off roofs and killing at least one person.

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Ram Rahim: Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the last year out of jail.

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South Korea court recognises same-sex couple rights for first time

A court rules in favour of a couple who were denied health insurance, saying that was discrimination.

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Uber, Ola, Rapido: Jobs at risk as Delhi bans motorbike taxis

The Delhi government has asked ride-sharing apps to halt motorbike taxi services over licensing issues.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Baby pulled from the rubble reunited with aunt and uncle

The newborn girl is adopted by her aunt and uncle who name her after her late mother, Afraa.

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Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power

The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria.

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How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm

ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry.

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Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand

Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in an immigration centre.

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George Santos tells Piers Morgan: I've been a terrible liar

George Santos tells Piers Morgan his embellishments were not about "tricking the people".

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Cambodia: Angkorian crown jewellery handed over in London

The secret collection of 77 items from the Angkorian period has stunned antiquities experts.

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Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China

The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month.

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Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana

The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake.

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Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign.

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Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

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North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

State TV aired footage of the Hwasong-15, which landed off Japan's Hokkaido island.

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Syrian earthquake victims being sent 'home' from Turkey for burial

The bodies of some of the more than 2,300 Syrians who died in Turkey are being repatriated by their families.

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Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria says

Syria's army says a soldier is among the dead, after rockets hit a high-security area of the capital.

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Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says

The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal.

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Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral.

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The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China.

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Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said.

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Another six-year-old boy brings gun to school in Virginia

One mother says the boy threatened to shoot her daughter in a PE class before police were called.

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Ukraine War: Over 30,000 Wagner fighters injured or killed in Ukraine, says US

Poorly trained convicts make up 90% of the Russian mercenaries killed, according to a US estimate.

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Shape-shifting robot melts itself to escape lab jail

Within minutes, the Lego-like figure is seen moving behind bars, then liquefying itself to freedom.

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Islamic State accused of killing truffle hunters in Syria

At least 53 people have been killed by the jihadists in the province of Homs, state media says.

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Distrust deepens over US-China balloon row

It's not only widened the rift between the two, but also threatens to polarise the global community.

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Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish

Cher Yam Tian, who created what is now a world-famous culinary delight, dies at 90.

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Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim confirms Qatari bid to buy Premier League club

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest banks, confirms his foundation will bid to buy Manchester United.

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Ohio town rues chemical train derailment as 'our Chernobyl'

Residents of this close-knit community fear the railroad disaster has changed their lives forever.

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Why spy balloons are still useful in era of drones and satellites

A technology first used during the French Revolutionary Wars remains in demand today for good reasons.

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Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China?

South Africa is taking part in a naval exercise with Russia and China, to the dismay of the US.

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Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month

The Infowars host has nearly $10m in assets, and his outgoings include childcare, alimony and home upkeep.

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Holding out against China in a row over reefs

China and the Philippines both have rival claims in the South China Sea.

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Zelensky: 'Big mistake' if Belarus gets involved in war with Russia

The Ukrainian president was asked about if Russia attacked from the Belarussian border.

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FBI searches Biden papers at University of Delaware

Investigators retrieved multiple boxes from the college and are said to be reviewing the material.

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Elderly in China protest over slashed health benefits

A second round of protests in seven days place fresh pressure on leader Xi Jinping.

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Is Disney's magic spell wearing off?

Under pressure to boost profit, Disney is doing what has worked for 100 years: rebooting the classics.

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Titanic: Video from 1986 shows wreckage after first discovery

It was filmed during a 1986 diving expedition which gave the first glimpses of the shipwreck on the sea floor.

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Panama migrant bus plunges off road killing 39

Migrants hoping to reach the US died when their bus fell into a ravine near Costa Rica.

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Raquel Welch: US actress and model dead at 82

Welch won a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her performance in The Three Musketeers.

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Cambodia: 'Every newsroom I work in gets silenced'

VOD is the latest in a line of independent media outlets to be stifled in Cambodia.

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United flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive

Passengers reportedly screamed as the flight from Hawaii plunged 1,400ft before the plane recovered.

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Ethiopia war in Tigray: Eritrean soldiers accused of rape despite peace deal

A 2022 peace deal halted Ethiopia's two-year civil war. Women say it did not stop the violence.

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US suspects three unidentified objects it shot down were 'benign'

The White House says the unidentified aircraft may have been "tied to commercial or research entities".

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Jovenel Moise: Four more people arrested over plot to kill Haiti's president

Suspects include the boss of a US company that hired Colombian veterans for the mission, say officials.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastation

More than 500 bodies have been pulled from the rubble of 200 destroyed buildings in Jindayris.

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Tunisia: President Kais Saied's critics arrested in crackdown

The head of an independent radio station is the latest to be held in a wave of arrests.

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Australian boy, 8, dies of suspected electrocution at Fiji resort

Police say Cairo Winitana was found "motionless" in a garden and believe he died of electrocution.

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Valentine's Day: How fake dates help Indians find love and intimacy

From dating surrogates to relationship coaches, Indians are turning to new ways to navigate love and desire.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares state of emergency

It is the third time in the nation's history a state of emergency has been declared.

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White House defends decision to shoot down flying objects

Questions remain over what the three objects shot down over North America this weekend were.

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South China Sea: Philippines says China used 'military-grade' laser against boat

The "military-grade" laser temporarily blinded the Filipino crew in the South China Sea, it says.

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Super Bowl 57: Kansas City Chiefs fight back to beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in thriller

The Kansas City Chiefs become NFL champions for the second time in four years after fighting back to claim a thrilling 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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David Jolicoeur: Rapper and founding member of De La Soul dies

David Jolicoeur went by the name Trugoy the Dove and was notably absent from last week's Grammy's.

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Kenyan rice farmers battle quelea birds in Kisumu

Kenya wants to kill some six million quelea birds which have invaded rice fields around the country.

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Earthquake tears apart a Turkish-British family

Mehmet and Fatma Meter lost seven loved ones in a village where the dead now outnumber the living.

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Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble

Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell find the man, after 20 hours of digging.

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DR Congo soldiers get death sentence for cowardice against M23 rebels

The seven men caused the death of two civilians as they fled M23 rebels in North Kivu, a court rules.

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Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age

A cave in Canada has been declared a globally significant location to preserve a rare amphipod.

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Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.

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The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight

Exiled after competing in France while failing to wear a hijab, Sadaf Khadem says it is now her home.

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US and Canada military shoot down new unidentified object

The flying object "violated airspace" over north-west Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Crisis upon crisis: Why it's hard to get help to Syria after earthquake

Little foreign aid has arrived in the country - and promises of better access may not change much.

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John Tory: Toronto mayor quits after affair with ex-staffer during pandemic

John Tory said the relationship was "a serious error in judgement" after it was revealed by a newspaper.

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Kerala transgender couple's 'tears of joy' as baby born early

Zahad and Ziya, whose pregnancy photos made headlines, say their baby is fine after being born early.

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15 homes, just three survivors - the community lost under one Turkish apartment block

A window with a butterfly print curtain is the first clue in a story about loss in a devastating quake.

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Florida expands governor's power to move migrants

Democrats says the relocations are "human trafficking", but Republicans say it's "humanitarian".

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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist recounts dramatic escape

Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air last year, is now in France but still fears for her life.

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Ukraine war: More blackouts after 'massive' Russian attack

Kyiv says Russia used missiles and drones in its Friday morning's strike on power networks.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: New-born and mother saved after four days in rubble

Ten-day-old Yagiz was retrieved from ruins in southern Turkey following Monday's deadly earthquakes.

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US congresswoman throws hot coffee at lift attacker

The shocking attack on Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig does not appear to be politically motivated.

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Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 February 2023

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

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The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system

With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 20,000

The UN calls for aid workers to get more resources and warns the full extent of the disaster is still unfolding.

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Alec Baldwin sued by Halyna Hutchins' family over Rust film

The family of Halyna Hutchins, who died in the October 2021 shooting, have filed a civil suit.

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Kerala transgender couple's 'tears of joy' for baby

Ziya and Zahad, whose pregnancy photos made headlines, say their baby is fine after being born early.

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Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in major shake-up of firm

The cuts come as boss Bob Iger presented his set of financial figures since his shock return to the firm.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky asks France and Germany for fighter jets

After convincing the West to supply tanks, Ukraine's president is now on a mission to get aircraft.

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Ramcharitmanas: The Hindu epic poem causing a political storm in India

The famous 16th-Century poem Ramcharitmanas has become a battle ground over claims it's discriminatory.

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Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response

Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends the government's response as Syria struggles to get much needed aid.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Survivor in rubble sparks hope for more 'miracles'

Days after Turkey's devastating earthquake, there are still some moments of joy, but they are fewer.

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How rescue videos give only glimpse into Syria quake horror

A look at how the BBC is able to cover the story with such limited access on the ground.

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US-China trade hits record high despite rising tensions

Imports and exports between the world's two biggest economies totalled more than $690bn last year.

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State of the Union: How Brandon Tsay is shouldering the spotlight

Brandon Tsay disarmed a gunman. The president praised him during Tuesday's big speech.

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A secret room that saved this girl's life

Behind the sale of a masterpiece painting is the story of a Jewish girl's extraordinary escape from the Nazis.

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Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on

The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed.

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Oscars: Danielle Deadwyler claims Hollywood is 'deeply impacted by racism'

Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis were tipped to be nominated for best actress, but missed out.

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Boeing: Plane maker plans to cut 2,000 office jobs this year

The firm will outsource about a third of the roles to India as it focuses on engineering and production.

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US school apologises for 'inexcusably insensitive' Black History Month lunch

The lunch included fried chicken and watermelon - foods that have long been used as racist tropes.

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Anthony Lowe: New video released in police killing of double amputee

Police also released audio of an emergency call by a man who was allegedly stabbed by Anthony Lowe.

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Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts

At least 3,500 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syria and Turkey.

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When a Canadian weather balloon went rogue

A stray research balloon survived 1,000 rounds of ammunition from fighter jets on its travels back in 1998.

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Turkey earthquake: Video shows destroyed buildings

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck south-east Turkey, demolishing buildings and killing scores of people.

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Grammy Awards 2023: Beyoncé becomes the biggest winner in history

With her latest award, the star becomes the most celebrated artist in the ceremony's history.

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Strong earthquake hits south-eastern Turkey near Syria border

A strong earthquake rocks Gaziantep in south-eastern Turkey near the Syrian border.

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Inside the centre dedicated to combating unseen war threats

Frank Gardner visits the Helsinki centre where a joint EU-Nato team is focused on so-called hybrid threats.

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Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures

All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

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Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people's minds.

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Video appears to show China 'spy' balloon being shot down

The white balloon - which the US has confirmed bringing down - is seen falling through the sky.

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Pakistan's ex-president Musharraf dies aged 79

Pakistan's former president General Pervez Musharraf, who seized power in a coup in 1999, has died in Dubai aged 79.

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Wealthy UK family to apologise in Grenada over slave-owning past

The Trevelyan family, who owned more than 1,000 African slaves in the 19th Century, will also pay reparations.

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Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis

Rampant inflation is a key issue for voters as Turkey’s President Erdogan faces elections in May.

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How to cook Spanish tortilla: Salmonella outbreak sparks national debate

A bout of food poisoning at a Madrid restaurant stirs debate about how to cook a Spanish tortilla.

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Andrew Tate: Inside the Romanian town where brothers' empire began

"Arrogant", "discreet" - Lucy Williamson visits the apartment block where the brothers first settled.

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Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued.

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Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs.

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Pope Francis in South Sudan: The Catholic pilgrims who walked nine days to Juba

"When the spirit is with you, you do not get tired," says one South Sudanese woman after walking 300km.

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Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try

Sensible Juliette Lamour, 18, immediately turned to a financial planner, or Dad, as she calls him.

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Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail

Award-winning film maker Jafar Panahi was seen hugging supporters after leaving Tehran's Evin prison.

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Two suspects arrested in California 'cartel-style' murder

One suspect in the murder of six family members is taken into custody after a shootout with police.

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Ukraine war: US to provide long-range missiles in latest aid package

The fresh aid worth $2.2bn (£1.83bn) includes rockets capable of striking parts of occupied Crimea.

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Spy balloon row: High-altitude spying marks new low for US-China ties

Relations between the superpowers are in limbo as America's top diplomat postpones his trip to Beijing.

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The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute

BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera explains what it's all about.

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Bobi breaks Guinness World Record for oldest dog ever

The almost 31-year-old Portuguese pooch narrowly escaped death as a puppy.

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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's ex-president attended election plot meeting - senator

A former ally says Brazil's ex-leader sat in silence as an aide offered ways to discredit October's vote.

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Africa's week in pictures: 27 January - 2 February 2023

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

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40 countries 'could boycott 2024 Olympics'

Poland sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk says up to 40 countries could boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris, making the Games "pointless".

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Apple sales in biggest fall since 2019

The decline came as people cut back in the face of higher living costs, said Apple's boss.

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Punxsutawney Phil is not the only furry forecaster

Punxatawney Phil may be the star of Groundhog Day, but US towns have many other predictive rodents.

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Russian army officer admits: 'Our troops tortured Ukrainians'

The former senior lieutenant tells the BBC he witnessed the mistreatment of prisoners.

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Anger and hope for change at Tyre Nichols funeral

People in Memphis said they did not need to watch the bodycam to know how police behave in their city.

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Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters

He was the highest-ranking Catholic from Australia but faced accusations of child sexual abuse.

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Panchayat: The rural drama that became India's most-loved show

Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job in a remote Indian village.

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Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack

The killer went on the rampage in November 2020, killing four and wounding many others.

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Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race

The former UN ambassador will reportedly announce a presidential run at an event on 15 February.

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