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Your Wednesday Briefing: China Rebounds
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Pakistan Grapples with Terrorist Attack That Left 101 Dead
The attack raised fears of a new wave of militancy from the Pakistani Taliban and spar…
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Thousands Welcome Pope Francis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Crowds gathered along the roads of Kinshasa, the capital, to greet Pope Francis as he …
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Auckland weather: Flood-hit region suffers more heavy rain
Only days after deadly floods killed four in Auckland, severe weather once again hit t…
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Floating pirate-themed restaurant sinks off Thailand coast
Eyewitnesses reported the vessel slowly sinking in rough water in Pattaya Bay. from …
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U.S. Says Russia Fails to Comply With START, a Nuclear Arms Treaty
The United States says Russia is not allowing American inspectors access to its arsena…
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Pope in DR Congo: 'Hands off Africa' says Pope Francis in Kinshasa speech
Pope Francis gave a speech where he spoke of the centuries of exploitation faced by th…
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In Photos: Pope Francis Visits Africa
The first pope to visit Africa in almost four decades began in the Democratic Republic…
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LGBT people hunted by gangs and police in Egypt
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How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps
The BBC has seen evidence of how officers pose as dates online to seek out and arrest …
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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa
The ex-president, currently staying in Florida, wants to "enjoy being a tourist&q…
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US shooting suspect 'killed seven after $100 bill'
A San Mateo County District Attorney has said the suspect was angered over a workplace…
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Your Tuesday Briefing: A Bombing in Pakistan
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Swedish flag burnt in Jakarta amid Turkey Nato row
Indonesia is the latest country to see anti-Sweden protests, after a Quran burning in …
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Ukraine war: Funeral held for battleground body collector
Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remain…
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The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain
Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort. …
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As Israelis Grieve, Some Palestinians Exult, and Some Fear What’s Next
Two Palestinians shot a dozen Israelis, seven fatally, over the weekend. In the afterm…
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Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid
The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of…
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Your Monday Briefing: The Fallout from a Police Beating
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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms
Ben Crump urged President Biden to use Nichols's death to pursue urgent police ref…
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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final
Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22n…
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New US childhood obesity guidelines criticised by families
Some families worry that new guidelines from US paediatricians prioritise surgery and …
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Iran Says It Thwarted a Drone Attack on a Munitions Facility
The government did not say who was behind the attempted attack, but some Telegram chan…
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Nigeria floods: Songs and testimonies from a drowning world
Portraits of communities devastated by the worst recorded floods in Nigeria. from BB…
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Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest
The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to…
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Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after death
The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen bea…
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Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision
The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the …
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Colorado bear poses for roughly 400 'selfies' on wildlife camera
One motion-detecting camera captured roughly 400 images of the surprise selfie star. …
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China’s Oil and Gas Use Fell in 2022 for First Time in Decades
Pandemic lockdowns curbed Chinese energy demand, but the International Energy Agency e…
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US to make it easier for gay men to donate blood
The FDA will soon remove a three month abstinence policy for donations for men who hav…
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Who is Jeff Zients, Biden's new chief of staff?
The former Covid czar returns to one of the most powerful jobs in the US government. …
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Alan Cumming Returns British Honor Over ‘Toxicity of Empire’
The Scottish actor Alan Cumming said that he returned his Order of the British Empire,…
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Covid Vaccines Targeting Omicron Should Be Standard, Panel Says
As advisers to the Food and Drug Administration endorsed ending one era of the Covid v…
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Tennessee official 'sickened' by footage of Tyre Nichols arrest
Tyre Nichols, 29, was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died th…
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Your Friday Briefing: China’s Campaign Against ‘Zero-Covid’ Protesters
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Israeli Raid Kills Several Palestinians on the West Bank
Israeli forces killed at least nine Palestinians during a raid on the West Bank, accor…
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Man smashes vehicle into Colorado police station
The driver has been charged with several offences, including attempted murder. from …
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Biden Administration Bans Mining in Boundary Waters Wilderness
A 20-year moratorium on new mining activity for more than 225,000 acres of federal lan…
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Germany’s chancellor faced pressure at home and abroad over sending Ukraine tanks.
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Texas hit by extreme weather as storms sweep the US
Houston, Texas was battered by a powerful storm on Tuesday as severe weather hit the G…
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Two British Men Went to Soledar. Neither Came Back.
Andrew Bagshaw, 47, and Chris Parry, 28, were part of an ad hoc cohort of foreigners w…
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Students detained over planned screening of BBC Modi documentary
Police are deployed to the Jamia Millia gates as India's government tries to stop …
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Pope Says Homosexuality Is Not a Crime, ‘God Loves Us As We Are’
Pope Francis called on the church to welcome L.G.B.T.Q. people and to work toward endi…
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Virginia school had three warnings about 6-year-old with gun, says lawyer
Teacher Abigail Zwerner was left with serious injuries after being shot in her classro…
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Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m
The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues.…
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2022 Was a Deadly Year for Journalists, Especially in Latin America
There were nearly as many journalists killed in Mexico alone as there were in Ukraine.…
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Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine Cracks Down on Corruption
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Ukraine: Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw killed in Soledar rescue attempt
Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, family members…
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Tanks for Ukraine: Germany to send Leopard 2s and allow others to export - reports
Germany has been under pressure over its reluctance to send the battle tanks to Ukrain…
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The Sierra Club Tries to Move Past John Muir, George Floyd and #MeToo
After a public reckoning and the departure of its executive director, the nation’s lar…
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Erdogan tells Sweden not to expect Nato bid support
The Turkish president's warning comes after protests in Sweden, including a Quran …
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Man Behind Amazon Murders of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira Caught in Brazil
Brazilian police officials accused an illegal fishing trafficker of ordering an assass…
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Capitol rioter who posed with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk found guilty
Richard Barnett carried a stun gun as he joined the crowds storming the Capitol on 6 J…
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Monterey Park shooting: Who were the victims?
The 10 people killed in the Monterey Park dance hall shooting were all in their 50s, 6…
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Nationwide Blackout Plunges Pakistan Into Darkness
The outage knocked out electricity for millions across the country, where power failur…
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Swedish PM in hot water over eel fishing scandal
Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and mi…
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Covid: Thailand tourism up but still below pre-pandemic level
The holiday destination is set to start charging overseas visitors $9.20 each from the…
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The ancient trees at the heart of a case against the Crown
An indigenous community in Canada is suing for their land - and using unusual evidence…
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Russia: Putin's Kremlin targets LGBT in new crackdown
Russia has passed a new law banning so-called "propaganda of non-traditional sexu…
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Zelensky Urges Ukrainians to Remain Unified
On a day meant to mark the unification of Ukraine in 1919, the country’s leader said i…
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Spain gang bust: Ukrainians exploited in illegal tobacco operation
Spanish police say Ukrainian refugees worked long hours to mass-produce counterfeit ci…
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Lisa Marie Presley: Daughter's emotional tribute read out at memorial
On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daught…
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Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting
Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead…
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Your Monday Briefing: A Lunar New Year Shooting
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Canada settles residential schools lawsuit for $2.8bn
The compulsory boarding schools were part of a policy designed to assimilate indigenou…
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How eating oysters could help protect the coast
Restaurants in New Orleans are recycling their oyster shells in an effort to protect t…
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Buckingham Palace Sets 3-Day Coronation Weekend for King Charles III
Among the highlights that the palace has announced are a star-studded concert at Winds…
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Tennessee fires officials after damning death penalty report
The lethal injection is under increased scrutiny after a series of botched executions …
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Lunar New Year: How the world celebrated
Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the world&…
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Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years
Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful …
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Which Leaders Resign, Like Jacinda Ardern? Often, the System Decides.
In parliamentary systems like New Zealand’s, it is the norm for leaders to step down w…
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US to designate Wagner Group as a transnational criminal organisation
The Wagner Group is believed to be receiving shipments of missiles and rockets from No…
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US to Name Wagner Mercenary Group in Russia Criminal Organization
The move, which goes into effect next week, expands the number of nations and institut…
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Alabama man secretly helped pay strangers' prescriptions for years
Every month for 10 years, Hody Childress quietly gave $100 to a local pharmacy to help…
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France's Macron proposes big rise in defence budget
France's president details plans for a seven-year budget of €413bn to transform it…
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Ukrainian soldiers receive bionic arms
After losing their hands in a landmine explosion, Andrii and Vitalii receive 3D printe…
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The California storms were great for wine
After years of drought, vineyards got a much-needed infusion of water from weeks of to…
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Trump’s Interior Secretary Didn’t Violate Ethics Rules, Watchdog Finds
An inspector general’s report found no evidence that David Bernhardt had improperly fa…
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The Debate Over Sending Tanks to Ukraine
Western nations are amping up offensive military power for Ukraine in almost every cat…
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What Is the Leopard 2 Tank, and How Could It Help Ukraine?
One of the world’s leading battle tanks, the German-made Leopard 2 has sophisticated t…
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Ukraine war: Serbia uproar over Wagner mercenaries recruiting for Russia
A Russian news video showing Serbians being trained to fight in Ukraine prompts fury i…
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A Secret Room and a Comfortable Life: A Mobster’s Years on the Run
Since the arrest earlier this week of Matteo Messina Denaro, a picture of his time on …
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Russian Citizen Accused of Running Cryptocurrency Exchange Used by Criminals
The charges were part of an intensifying effort by federal law enforcement agencies, i…
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Dnipro missile: Son in search of his mother
Roman is unsure if his mother is alive after a Russian missile strike on 14 January on…
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Germany says it is no longer reliant on Russian energy
New sources of energy mean Germany is no longer dependent on Russia, Germany's fin…
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‘Tragedies are outpacing life’: In a video address at Davos, Zelensky mourns the dead and pleads for help.
At the start of his address, the Ukrainian president called for a minute of silence to…
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‘Russia’s Aggression Must Fail,’ German Chancellor Says
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would continue to supply weapons to Ukraine, but d…
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Itaewon crowd crush: Official response feeds sense of injustice and mistrust
Relatives say authorities are responding to the disaster in a cold and indifferent way…
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Census in India: Baffling lack of data is hurting Indians
The government blames Covid for the delay in new data, which is now hitting crucial po…
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Ukraine Asks for More Weapons as U.S. and Allies Meet to Discuss Aid
Ukraine has a narrow window of time to retake more territory ahead of an expected Russ…
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Your Wednesday Briefing: China’s Dual Crises
Last year, China’s economy had one of its worst performances in decades. Its populatio…
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British Battery Start-Up Files for Bankruptcy
The failure of Britishvolt is a blow to Britain’s plans to promote the manufacture of …
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Dutch Leader Weighs Sending Ukraine a Patriot Missile System
On a visit to the White House, the Dutch leader said he had also talked to the German …
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Italian held in EU-Qatargate bribery probe agrees to tell all
Pier Antonio Panzeri is an alleged leader of a criminal network suspected of taking br…
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White House says there are no visitor logs for Biden's home
Republicans had demanded a list of visitors to the Delaware home where some classified…
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California shooting: Baby among six others killed in Goshen
Police say six people, including the baby's 17-year-old mother, were killed in a t…
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Eiffel Tower lights up in support of women protesting in Iran
The Paris landmark displays the message "Femme, Vie, Liberte" in French mean…
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Italian Police Arrest Top Mafia Boss
Matteo Messina Denaro, the most wanted fugitive in Italy, was arrested in a hospital i…
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Andrew Tate: Brothers' luxury cars are seized by Romanian police
Romanian officials were seen towing vehicles away from his compound in Bucharest. fr…
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UK Confirms Plan to Send Tanks to Ukraine
The U.K. defense secretary said specialty guns, ammunition, drones and other equipment…
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Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso
People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because …
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In Swiss Alps, Some Wonder What a Future Without Snow May Mean
An unusually warm winter has forced a rethink about climate change in areas with lower…
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DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10
Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack wh…
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Your Monday Briefing: A Fatal Plane Crash in Nepal
Also a major attack in Ukraine, Japan’s military ambitions and a preview of the Austra…
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Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building
A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by …
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Rescuers Comb Through the Rubble of an Apartment Building in Dnipro
The Russian strike on the nine-story building was one of the largest losses of civilia…
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Thousands in Israel Protest Netanyahu’s Plans to Limit Courts
The right-wing government’s proposals for sweeping judicial reform are viewed by criti…
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More classified material found at Joe Biden's Delaware home
The US president's lawyers found additional documents at his property in Delaware.…
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Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure
Several cities were attacked including Dnipro where an apartment block was hit, killin…
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California's hydro-climate whiplash explained
From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the …
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Petr Pavel and Andrej Babis to Face Off In Czech Republic Presidential Race
Both candidates, Petr Pavel and Andrej Babis, are expected to foster closer ties to th…
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The Saturday morning attack on Kyiv appeared to best the air-raid warning system.
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Peter Grose, Veteran Foreign Correspondent, Dies at 88
His career with The New York Times took him to Saigon and Moscow. He drew on that expe…
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Lisa Marie to be buried next to son at Graceland
The singer was the only child of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", Elvis …
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Russia’s Claim to Seize Soledar in Ukraine Exposes Rifts Among Forces
After Russia’s Defense Ministry said its troops had taken Soledar, a leader of the Wag…
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US renames five places that used racist slur for Native Americans
The move is part of wider efforts to remove the derogatory term from hundreds of geogr…
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Bursts of flames after Lithuania gas pipeline explosion
A gas pipeline connecting Lithuania and Latvia exploded outside Pasvalys in Lithuania.…
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Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins German coal mine protests
The Swedish climate activist joined coal mine protesters in the German village of Lütz…
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Biden documents: Who is the special counsel in the Biden probe?
Robert K Hur is a seasoned prosecutor and trial lawyer with ties to the Donald Trump a…
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Poland and Britain Consider Sending Leopard Tanks to Ukraine
U.S. and European defense officials have long held concerns that giving Ukraine tanks …
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What are the atmospheric rivers contributing to severe California flooding?
Like water flows through rivers on land, water vapour flows through atmospheric rivers…
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Russia Released US Navy Veteran Quietly Detained for 9 Months
The veteran, Taylor Dudley, had traveled to Poland to attend a music festival and “at …
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Harry book: Prince William asked by reporter if he has read Spare
William and Catherine were on their first public outing since Prince Harry's tell-…
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Exxon Scientists Predicted Global Warming, Even as Company Cast Doubts, Study Finds
Starting in the 1970s, scientists working for the oil giant made remarkably accurate p…
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Jeff Beck: British guitar legend dies aged 78
One of rock's most influential guitarists, he was inducted to the Rock and Roll Ha…
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Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56
Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in California. …
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Navalny’s Wife Pleads for Medical Treatment for Jailed Husband
Yulia Navalny said that her ailing husband, Aleksei Navalny, was being held in a small…
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Zelensky Thanks the ‘Free World’ in a Message at the Golden Globes
“There will be no third world war,” the Ukrainian president said. “It is not a trilogy…
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Why did FAA ground flights across the US?
The disruption was caused by a glitch in an air safety tool called Notice to Air Missi…
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Russia Reports 2022 Deficit of $47 Billion
The budget gap reached 3.3 trillion rubles, or 2.3 percent of the size of the Russian …
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Olivier Vandecasteele: Belgian aid worker sentenced to 40 years in Iran
Olivier Vandecasteele is convicted of espionage and other charges, which Belgium says …
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Brazil Congress riot: Conditions of detainees come under scrutiny
About 1,000 people are still being held and questioned in connection with the 8 Decemb…
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Soledar: Video shows fighting and tank fire in pounded Ukraine salt mine town
Reuters obtained footage showing the past few days in the town, which Russia looks set…
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French Government Unveils Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 64
President Emmanuel Macron is focusing on cutting costs in France’s pension system, but…
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Ros Atkins on... Why the Brazil riots happened
The BBC's Analysis editor looks at the recent history behind Sunday’s riots in the…
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What We Know About Investigations Into the Brazil Protests
Investigators face several major questions as they piece together how rioters briefly …
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Where is Bolsonaro? In Florida hospital, his wife says
The former president is under observation with abdominal pain, his wife Michelle wrote…
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Prince Harry Memoir Signals Bigger Royal Rift
The self-exiled royal has given the world a warts-and-all look at his family — with an…
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Adolfo Kaminsky Dies at 97; His Forgeries Saved Thousands of Jews
His talent for creating realistic documents helped children, their parents and others …
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Ozone layer may be restored in decades, UN report says
A global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scient…
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Former President Bolsonaro Is in Florida as Protests Take Place in Brazil
Before departing Brazil, the former president had urged his supporters to avoid violen…
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Your Monday Briefing: China Reopens
Also, Brazilians storm government offices and the Times investigates a 2021 Kabul airs…
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Mali Pardons Detained Ivorian Soldiers
Ivory Coast had said the 49 soldiers were in Mali to provide security for a United Nat…
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Damar Hamlin: Buffalo Bills make stirring pre-match display in support of safety
The Buffalo Bills make an emotional show of support for Damar Hamlin in their first NF…
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Bus Crash in Senegal Kills at Least 40
The president of the West African country announced three days of national mourning fo…
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China Drops Its Covid Quarantine Requirements for Incoming Travelers
Chinese citizens and international visitors were welcomed into mainland China as the c…
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Fan outrage at Susan Meachen, the romance novelist accused of faking her death
The drama surrounding author Susan Meachen's alleged death hoax is stranger than f…
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Ukraine war: The ceasefire that never happened
Shellfire and attacks have taken place in the town of Bakhmut on Orthodox Christmas, d…
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Iran Executes 2 Men Arrested in Protests
At least nine other protesters remain on death row, accused of crimes ranging from bur…
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Black Star Line: 50,000 descend on Ghana for diaspora festival
The Black Star Line Festival concluded on Saturday with a festival featuring internati…
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Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'
The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy"…
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Worshipers in Ukraine Celebrate a Historic Orthodox Christmas
The Orthodox Christmas service at the Pechersky Lavra monastery in Kyiv was held for t…
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In photos: Severe cold wave grips north India
The drop in temperature has caused disruptions to rail, air and road transport across …
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Attacks Continue in Ukraine Despite Russia’s Supposed Cease-Fire
Ukraine never accepted Russia’s unilateral Christmas truce, dismissing it as a hollow …
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Ukraine Says Allies No Longer View Giving Key Weapons as ‘Taboo’
The foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, welcomed pledges this week from France, Germany a…
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Driver crashes and flips vehicle inside US drive-through car wash
The 77-year-old driver was trapped for 90 minutes before he was rescued. from BBC Ne…
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McDonald's leaves Kazakhstan over supply shortages
It is understood access to certain products has become difficult due to sanctions agai…
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The U.S. announces a $3 billion package of military aid to Ukraine, including Bradley Fighting Vehicles.
Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, said the administration would als…
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In a phone call with Putin, Turkey’s president calls for a cease-fire.
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Your Friday Briefing: Russia Proposes a Short Cease-Fire
Also, Kevin McCarthy loses yet another bid to become House speaker, and the week in cu…
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Twin Car Explosions Kill More than 20 in Somalia
A terrorist group, Al Shabab, claimed responsibility for the attacks, which came as th…
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Church Lays Benedict to Rest, if Not Its Divisions
An extraordinary period for the modern church ended with Francis presiding over the fu…
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President Biden's message to migrants attempting to cross US border
President Biden warns migrants as he announces a new plan to tackle the border crisis.…
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Some European Nations See Warmest Start to the Year Ever Measured
Countries across the continent saw the warmest start to the year ever measured. The we…
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Ros Atkins on... How Ukraine’s deadly New Year attack unfolded
A Ukrainian missile attack killed dozens of Russian conscripts in Makiivka. from BBC…
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California declares emergency as massive storm slams into coast
The storm is expected to bring deadly flooding, landsides, and power outages affecting…
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E.U. Urges Nations to Require Negative Covid Tests for Travelers From China
In a diplomatically fraught move, the bloc advised its 27 members to put restrictions …
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Your Thursday Briefing: Russia Blames its Dead Soldiers
Also, Kim Jong-un presents a possible successor. from NYT > World News https://if…
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German new year riots prompt calls for firework ban
The mayor of Berlin plans a youth violence summit after police and firefighters come u…
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Makiivka attack: Could mobile phones have revealed Russian location?
Russia says mobile phone signals gave their troops' position away before a Ukraini…
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Idaho suspect agrees to extradition to face murder charges - lots of questions remain
Bryan Kohberger agrees to extradition but police have not released details of how they…
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Gunman who smoke bombed subway pleads guilty to terrorism
Frank James, 63, was charged with 10 counts of terrorism, one for each person shot. …
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With Heightened Anxiety, Putin Prepares Russians for Long Fight Ahead
The Russian leader has dropped the pretense that life goes on as normal despite the wa…
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Pele's funeral: Brazil legend given joyous send-off
The footballing legend was laid to rest after a huge procession through the streets of…
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Your Wednesday Briefing: Chaos in the U.S. House Speaker Race
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Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud
'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if…
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Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67
Child drumming prodigy White was one of the early members of the band with several of …
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Times Square: Teenager charged over New York NYE machete attack
Trevor Bickford is accused of attacking three officers near Times Square during new ye…
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US golfer's Masters invite sent to wrong person
US golfer Scott Stallings is handed a shock after discovering his Masters invitation h…
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Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky
Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave …
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Russia launches a new round of attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US
The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art traffic…
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Your Monday Briefing
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Russia-Ukraine war: Drone attacks continue on Kyiv and eastern Ukraine
Air raid sirens sounded shortly before midnight as the latest in a wave of attacks by …
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Surfer creates island eco-haven with ancient knowhow
How the purchase of a plot of land on Panama's coast set a surfer on a journey tow…
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Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Is Sworn in as President
Hundreds of thousands of supporters filled the central esplanade in Brazil’s capital, …
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Your Monday Briefing: The Impact of a U.S. Chip-Making Boom
Also, North Korea threatens nuclear escalation and Ukraine reinforces its resilience a…
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Crowds celebrate in Brazil as Lula sworn in as president
Brazil's new president travelled in an open-topped car and waved to people lining …
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