What you need to know about the Year of the Tiger

More than a billion people are celebrating the Chinese New Year.

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Freedom Convoy: Ottawa residents 'prisoners in own homes'

Police warn of "traffic, noise and safety issues" in the centre as a vaccine mandate protest continues.

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Mandera attack: Seven killed in Kenyan bus ambush

Attackers open fire on a minibus after it was hit by a roadside bomb in northern Kenya, police say.

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Maus: Graphic novel tops Amazon best-sellers after school ban

Maus, a graphic novel about the Holocaust, was banned by a school board in Tennessee this month.

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Chileans protest against Venezuelan migrants

The demonstration in the city of Iquique drew 4,000 people and was marred by incidents of violence.

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Harry and Meghan reveal Spotify Covid row concerns

The couple will keep an £18m content deal and continue to lobby for changes on misinformation.

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In eastern Ukraine, war-weary soldiers and civilians await Russia's next move

On Ukraine's eastern frontlines, in the deep winter cold, soldiers and civilians await Russia's next move.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev from two sets down in Melbourne epic

Rafael Nadal wins a record 21st Grand Slam men's singles title by fighting back from two sets down to beat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final.

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Hundreds of Houthi rebel child soldiers dead in Yemen war - UN

Nearly 1,500 children recruited by Houthi rebels died in fighting against the government in 2020.

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Manchester Utd's Mason Greenwood accused of assaulting woman

Police are working to "establish the full circumstances" after a woman posted accusations on social media.

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Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing reports spike in new virus cases

The highest number of cases since June 2020 is recorded as the Chinese capital hosts the Olympics.

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Women's Ashes: England and Australia draw Test in incredible finale

England and Australia draw the one-off Women's Ashes Test in one of the most incredible finales cricket has seen.

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They might only meet once a year, but these farmers are the custodians of a movement that's changed landscapes across the world. Through bureaucracy and drought, Australia's first ever Landcare group lives on

They might only meet once a year, but these farmers are the custodians of a movement that's changed landscapes across the world.

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DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region.

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Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are protesting in Ottawa

The 'Freedom Convoy' is protesting vaccine mandates but police are worried about fringe elements.

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Tom Brady: NFL great retires after winning seven Super Bowls

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

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Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

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Sergio Mattarella: At 80, Italy president set to stay on amid successor row

Sergio Mattarella agreed to stay on after ruling parties failed to find a compromise candidate.

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Ukraine crisis: Don't create panic, Ukraine tells West

President Volodymyr Zelensky says warnings of a Russian invasion are putting the economy at risk.

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Ten people injured in Pittsburgh bridge collapse

President Joe Biden is due in the area later on Friday to talk about his infrastructure legislation.

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Palestinians vent against Hamas in rare online event

It is rare to hear criticism of Hamas in Gaza, but Palestinians have found a way to air their anger.

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Ukraine crisis: US ignored Russia's security concerns, Putin says

The president's comments come after the US rejected Moscow's main demands over Ukraine.

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Ethiopia civil war: Doctors among those begging for food in Tigray

As the UN sounds the alarm over hunger in northern Ethiopia, a doctor describes what health workers face.

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Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks

The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather.

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Xiomara Castro: Honduras swears in its first female president

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

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F35-C fighter jet: Race is on to reach sunken US plane... before China

The $100m jet is fair game, in international waters. "It's the Hunt for Red October meets the Abyss."

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Spotify removes Neil Young after he calls for Joe Rogan to go

The Harvest Moon singer says airing Rogan's podcast amounts to "lies being sold for money".

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Holocaust Memorial Day: Israeli politician ends Bundestag prayer in tears

Michael Levy wept as he recited a prayer for the dead in Germany's parliament on Holocaust Memorial Day.

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Statue of Kobe Bryant and daughter at crash site

A sculptor places a statue of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna at the site of their helicopter crash.

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Storm Ana kills dozens in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique

Some 100,000 people have lost their homes in Madagascar, while parts of Malawi are disaster zones.

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Ukraine crisis: Nord Stream 2 pipeline could be axed

Germany and the US threaten the future of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine.

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Instagram: Iran arrests 17 pranksters over social media videos

The videos showed faked murders and cake being thrown at members of the public in Tehran.

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Russia Ukraine: US sends Moscow formal response over crisis

The secretary of state says he has offered Russia a serious diplomatic path but will help defend Ukraine.

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US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

President Biden would pick a replacement - he has previously pledged to nominate a black woman.

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LGBT rights: New French law to criminalise 'conversion therapy'

Anyone convicted under the law could face fines of up to €30,000 (£25,000) and two years in jail.

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500 acres of California forestland returned to indigenous tribes

The 523 acres were donated back to the Sinkyone people, land they were once forcibly removed from.

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Who is Burkina Faso coup leader Lt-Col Damiba?

Lt-Col Damiba took power in Burkina Faso just three weeks after his 41st birthday - what else do we know?

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Paris Fashion Week: Monaco royal Charlotte Casiraghi rides her horse on Chanel catwalk

Monaco royal and accomplished show jumper Charlotte Casiraghi opened the brand's Haute Couture show.

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Afcon stadium crush: 'The force behind forced us to fall'

An eyewitness caught in the stadium crush that killed eight people at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon describes the moment things went wrong.

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UN calls for evacuation of children trapped in besieged Syrian prison

The UN has received reports of deaths among the hundreds of boys at a jail seized by IS militants.

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French tourist Benjamin Brière jailed in Iran on spying charges

The 36-year-old was arrested for flying a drone while on holiday nearly two years ago.

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Greece Snowstorm: Thousands of drivers left stranded as storm hits Athens

Authorities in the Greek capital worked overnight to rescue some 300 people left stranded in cars.

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Indonesia: Brawl and fire in West Papua nightclub leaves 19 dead

Victims were trapped by the blaze after rival groups fought with machetes in West Papua province.

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Netflix: First Arabic movie sparks morality row

The film, which includes a scene of an actress removing her underwear, stirs anger in Egypt.

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Africa Cup of Nations: Football fans run towards Paul Biya stadium before crush

At least eight people have been killed in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon.

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Ukraine tensions: Nato is not a threat to Russia - Estonian PM Kallas

Russia does not get to determine who is part of the alliance, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas tells the BBC.

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Tonga volcano: 'We hope for the best for our families back home'

Tongans living in Fiji are collecting donations to support those impacted by the volcano and tsunami.

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Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel is 22-year-old Kenyan

A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified.

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Heidelberg shooting: Gunman dead after injuring several

Police say the gunman in the university town of Heidelberg was acting alone and is now dead.

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Pakistan's first female Supreme Court judge sworn in

Ayesha Malik now sits on a bench with 16 other male colleagues in the country's top court.

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Auschwitz: Dutch tourist fined over Nazi salute at former death camp

A 29-year-old woman - who says it was a bad joke - is charged with engaging in Nazi propaganda.

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Covid: Clashes at Belgium protest against restrictions

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

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The development of large-scale renewable energy projects on valuable farming land remains a controversial topic, with a group of central Queensland producers the latest to express their concerns. 'We're very, very fearful for our land': Farmers call for overhaul of approvals for large-scale solar projects

The development of large-scale renewable energy projects on valuable farming land remains a controversial topic, with a group of central Queensland producers the latest to express their concerns.

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Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport

A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa.

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Cameroon nightclub fire: Liv's Night Club in Yaoundé hit by deadly blaze

At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze.

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NZ PM Ardern calls off wedding amid Omicron outbreak

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions.

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'Surreal' January wildfire shuts California highway

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

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Weeds are flowering in the state's Central highlands and the teams trying to stop their spread have brought in a crack canine team to help get the job done. With Fonzie winkling them out, happy days for Tasmania's weeds are numbered

Weeds are flowering in the state's Central highlands and the teams trying to stop their spread have brought in a crack canine team to help get the job done.

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Jean-Jacques Savin: French adventurer dies crossing Atlantic Ocean

Jean-Jacques Savin, who was 75, had previously made the voyage in a large barrel.

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull

Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters.

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Fans sue Universal Pictures over film without Ana de Armas

The comedy Yesterday has the actress in the trailer, but not the movie itself - to the anger of fans.

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Ukraine tension: US 'lethal aid' arrives in Kyiv amid border build-up

The first delivery of a security assistance package includes ammunition for "front line defenders".

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Five slices of Meat Loaf: Iconic moments on the BBC

He'd do anything for fun... Watch our highlights from Meat Loaf's many BBC appearances over the decades.

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There are loads of ethical questions around the practice of transplanting organs and tissues between species, a technique called xenotransplantation. So what are they, and how it is regulated in Australia? Given the option of getting a pig heart or death, this man chose life. But the ethics are complicated

There are loads of ethical questions around the practice of transplanting organs and tissues between species, a technique called xenotransplantation. So what are they, and how it is regulated in Australia?

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Hanifa Abubakar: Nigeria outrage at Kano schoolgirl killing

Hanifa Abubakar was allegedly kidnapped for ransom and then killed by the owner of her school.

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Dozens killed in Yemen prison air strike carnage

Rescue workers have been pulling bodies from rubble after the site was destroyed in an air strike.

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In pictures: Meat Loaf's life on and off stage

The singer, who has died at 74, brushed shoulders with royalty and stars of music, stage and screen.

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Serbia revokes Rio Tinto lithium mine permits following protests

The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm's controversial $2.4bn project.

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'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement.

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Paris Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton shows Virgil Abloh's last collection

The French fashion house pays tribute to its late artistic director during Paris Fashion Week.

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Ghana blast: Many feared dead after huge explosion in Bogoso

Videos show many destroyed buildings and scattered debris near the mining town of Bogoso.

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Teenage pilot Zara Rutherford completes solo round-world record

Zara Rutherford endured extreme conditions during a trip that took two months longer than planned.

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Liberian church stampede kills 29 worshippers in Monrovia

At least 29 people, including 11 children, die when robbers attack an open-air service, causing panic.

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Havana syndrome: Most cases not caused by foreign power - CIA

A mysterious illness striking US diplomats can usually be explained by natural causes, a report finds.

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Dutch Covid rules: Museums and orchestras stage haircut protest

The Dutch cultural sector takes on rules that keep museums and music venues shut but salons open.

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Gaspard Ulliel: Moon Knight actor dies aged 37 after ski accident

Gaspard Ulliel, who features in the upcoming Marvel TV series, died after an accident on the Alps.

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In pictures: Snow falls in Algeria's Sahara Desert

The ice crystals leave stunning patterns in the sands of the Sahara, the world's largest hot desert.

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Sheikh Jarrah: Israeli police evict Palestinians from East Jerusalem home

Israeli police demolish the building in the sensitive Sheikh Jarrah area after a two-day stand-off.

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Winter Olympics: Athletes warned over speaking out on human rights issues

Athletes at next month's Beijing Winter Olympics face punishment for behaviour that is against the spirit of the games or Chinese rules, an official has said.

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Hana Horka: Czech singer dies after catching Covid intentionally

Hana Horka's son tells the BBC his mother was unvaccinated but wanted to acquire immunity.

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Ashling Murphy: Further arrest in murder investigation

Irish police are questioning a man about withholding information over the killing of Ashling Murphy.

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AT&T agrees another 5G delay at US airports

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights.

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Is historic Rome villa the world's most valuable property?

The BBC’s Rome correspondent Mark Lowen takes a look inside Villa Aurora, which failed to sell at auction.

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Hong Kong to cull 2,000 hamsters and small mammals over Covid case

A Delta outbreak in "zero Covid" Hong Kong will result in the euthanasia of 2,000 small mammals.

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Tonga tsunami: Before and after eruption

Satellite and aerial images show impact of eruption of underwater volcano near Tonga island chain.

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Vineyards and cellars across the island state are starting to run low on stocks of wine as demand continues to grow. 'A nice problem to have!' Demand for Tasmanian wine outpaces production

Vineyards and cellars across the island state are starting to run low on stocks of wine as demand continues to grow.

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Regional and rural residents pin their hopes on SpaceX's constellation of satellites to improve connectivity. Watch this space: Farms waiting to see if Elon Musk's Starlink is an internet game changer

Regional and rural residents pin their hopes on SpaceX's constellation of satellites to improve connectivity.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades

Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler.

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Texas synagogue siege: Rabbi describes escape from gunman

Charlie Cytron-Walker was one of four people taken hostage by British citizen Malik Faisal Akram.

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Winter Olympics 2022: Organisers will not sell tickets to general public

Organisers of this year's Winter Olympics in Beijing have cancel plans to sell tickets to the general public as part of strict Covid-19 restrictions in the Chinese capital.

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Eric Zemmour: Far-right candidate found guilty of hate speech

Eric Zemmour called unaccompanied migrant children coming to France "thieves" and "murderers".

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Texas synagogue siege: Rabbi describes being held hostage

Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker speaks to CBS Mornings about being held hostage at a Texas synagogue.

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As the number of solar farms grows in Australia, so does the debate over contaminants that solar panels might contain and the challenge of recycling used panels. Solar farm debate gets toxic over heavy metal fears

As the number of solar farms grows in Australia, so does the debate over contaminants that solar panels might contain and the challenge of recycling used panels.

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Tsunami hits coasts after Tonga eruption

Strong waves cause panic in Peru and flooding in Fiji following the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga.

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Millions under weather alerts as major winter storm hits US and Canada

Flights are cancelled and power cuts reported in south-eastern US states amid heavy snow and ice.

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Texas synagogue hostage-taker was British – reports

The man detained four people during a morning service and died following a standoff with police.

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Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta: Ousted Mali president dies aged 76

Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was forced from power in 2020 after protests over security, economy and elections.

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Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu: Somali spokesman injured in Mogadishu

Former BBC journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu was targeted by terrorists, the prime minister says.

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Pacific volcano: Ash-covered Tonga is like a moonscape say residents

A huge underwater volcano that triggered tsunami waves has caused "significant damage" to Tonga.

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Australia tormented Djokovic - Serbian president

Aleksandar Vucic describes Australia's treatment of the tennis star as torment and torture.

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Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse.

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Prince Andrew's lawyers say accuser may have false memories

Court documents say the Duke of York wants to question Virginia Giuffre's psychologist and husband.

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Man who had pig heart transplant was guilty of 1988 stabbing

David Bennett once stabbed a man seven times leaving him paralysed, it has been revealed.

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Virat Kohli steps down as India Test captain

Virat Kohli steps down as captain of India men's Test team after a record 68 matches as skipper.

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Bipin Rawat: Bad weather caused India's top commander's chopper crash

Bad weather was behind the helicopter crash that killed General Bipin Rawat, authorities say.

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Ashling Murphy: Vigils across Ireland for murdered teacher

Ashling Murphy's family are said to be "overwhelmed by the national outpouring of support".

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Nirvana baby refiles lawsuit over Nevermind album cover

Spencer Elden files an amended complaint, again accusing the band of distributing child pornography.

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YouTube's rich list: MrBeast was the highest paid star of 2021

Between them, the 10 highest-paid YouTubers raked in $300m last year.

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Graziers in the Gulf of Carpentaria are worried their underweight cattle will struggle to survive the forthcoming dry season or an extreme weather event. Graziers high and dry despite promising start to wet season

Graziers in the Gulf of Carpentaria are worried their underweight cattle will struggle to survive the forthcoming dry season or an extreme weather event. 

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Three months after building a dam to secure water in drought conditions, Tony Russo watches helplessly as his Queensland cane farm floods after a deluge bursts its walls. Farmer's hopes wash away as newly built dam bursts amid torrential downpour

Three months after building a dam to secure water in drought conditions, Tony Russo watches helplessly as his Queensland cane farm floods after a deluge bursts its walls.  

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Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy

This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government.

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Animal welfare groups say the lassoing practice causes calves great distress and fear and should not be seen as entertainment. WARNING: This article contains footage that may distress some viewers. RSPCA renews call to ban 'distressing' rodeo sport of calf roping

Animal welfare groups say the lassoing practice causes calves great distress and fear and should not be seen as entertainment. WARNING: This article contains footage that may distress some viewers.

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US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate

The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's strategy for tackling Covid-19.

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London 'hitman' on trial over plot to kill Pakistani activist in Netherlands

Muhammad Gohir Khan is accused of agreeing to kill a Pakistani military critic for £100,000.

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Covid: Viral photo highlights challenges of vaccinating Amazon

A photo of a man carrying his father has highlighted the challenges of vaccinating indigenous villages.

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The puzzle of America's record Covid hospital rate

Europe has fewer Covid patients in hospital now. Why are the US and Canada bucking the Omicron trend?

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Novak Djokovic and the unanswered questions

Novak Djokovic is facing a number of questions over his activities after testing positive for Covid.

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Israel says it broke up Iranian spy network that recruited women

Four Israeli Jewish women of Iranian descent were allegedly paid thousands of dollars by a handler.

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Morocco sex for grades: Hassan I University lecturer jailed

The professor is sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of indecent behaviour.

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Kenya Power in the spotlight after nationwide blackout

Kenyans spent several hours with electricity this week, what are the underlying causes?

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Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers

Ariana Grande, previously the app's most popular woman, is now tied in second place with Selena Gomez.

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El Salvador journalists and activists hacked with spyware, report says

Those targeted include Carlos Martínez, who wrote about alleged talks between the government and gangs.

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Twenty years ago, Australia's most valuable company merged with a British firm to make BHP-Billiton. Now, mega-miner BHP is leaving London and coming home to further dominate our stock market. Billions board at Heathrow as mega-miner BHP exits the London Stock Exchange

Twenty years ago, Australia's most valuable company merged with a British firm to make BHP-Billiton. Now, mega-miner BHP is leaving London and coming home to further dominate our stock market.

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Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'

President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech on Tuesday.

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A leading climate change scientist says proposed gas development in Queensland could increase national emissions by 60 per cent, but the government says emissions targets "are achievable". Queensland gas development could increase national emissions by 60 per cent, report says

A leading climate change scientist says proposed gas development in Queensland could increase national emissions by 60 per cent, but the government says emissions targets "are achievable".

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Prince Andrew to face civil sex assault case after US ruling

Virginia Giuffre's claims against the Duke of York can continue to be heard, a New York judge rules.

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Covid-19: Chinese woman stuck in lockdown with blind date

A swift lockdown in China’s Zhengzhou means a woman is stuck at her date’s house.

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Greek sailing coach in rape trial over MeToo revelations

When an Olympic champion spoke out about abuse, a young woman alleged she was raped by her coach.

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Love theory in kidnap of Italian lured to Africa

Prosecutors say a businessman may have been duped into going to Ivory Coast by an online scammer.

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Novak Djokovic: Newsreaders caught in expletive-laden rant

A leaked video shows Australian journalists giving candid opinions on the tennis star's visa saga.

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Baby found by teenagers in -20C in Siberia doing well

The parents of one of the teenagers wish to adopt the little girl if relatives cannot be found.

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Aras Amiri: British Council says jailed employee freed by Iran

Aras Amiri, an Iranian citizen, has returned to the UK after being acquitted of spying on appeal.

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

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

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Biden calls for 'turning point' on election laws

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

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Up to Novak to explain PCR grey area - Serbia PM

Ana Brnabić says it would be a clear rule breach if Novak Djokovic was out after a positive Covid test.

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Saudi court orders first naming of man guilty of sexual harassment

The kingdom amended an anti-harassment law last year to allow for the public shaming of offenders.

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Children were 'fighting for their lives' in Bronx fire

New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest blaze in three decades.

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Afghanistan's cold and bitter hunger

The UN has called for urgent aid as a million Afghan children are are at risk from severe malnourishment.

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#NoSpendJanuary: Can it really be done?

Every year, the hashtag #nospendjanuary is seen on social media - but how literally do people take it?

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Antarctica: Invasive species 'hitchhiking' on ships

Ships travelling to Antarctica could bring invasive species to the ocean’s last pristine ecosystem.

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Ros Atkins on… Novak Djokovic’s Australia visa victory

The world number one made it onto a tennis court in Melbourne, but he could still be deported.

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A Queensland researcher says just one hectare of the beauty leaf tree can produce 4,000 litres of low-emissions biodiesel a year — and it can be grown in soil not fit for food crops. The macadamia-like seeds of these native trees could fuel your future car

A Queensland researcher says just one hectare of the beauty leaf tree can produce 4,000 litres of low-emissions biodiesel a year — and it can be grown in soil not fit for food crops.

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Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train

Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks.

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Novak Djokovic supporters surround car in Melbourne

Crowds chanting "free Novak" surround a black car leaving the offices of the player's lawyer.

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

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

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Rich agricultural land owned by mining giant Shenhua has been repurchased by farmers in the Liverpool Plains following moves to prevent the establishment of a coal mine. Coal mining land bought back by local farmers in northern NSW

Rich agricultural land owned by mining giant Shenhua has been repurchased by farmers in the Liverpool Plains following moves to prevent the establishment of a coal mine.

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Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65

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

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With its smooth edges, sleek design and the notable absence of a driver's cab, it looks like something out of a futuristic movie in which the machines take over. But the new driverless tractor is now set for commercial production and could soon be coming to a paddock near you. 'Taking the driver out of the cab': Drivers tractors set for commercial production

With its smooth edges, sleek design and the notable absence of a driver's cab, it looks like something out of a futuristic movie in which the machines take over. But the new driverless tractor is now set for commercial production and could soon be coming to a paddock near you.

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

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

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Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bec Climie services iconic pubs, police stations, cattle properties and homes where people would otherwise have to trek hundreds of kilometres for urgent goods and mail. Wide delivery: Outback postie celebrates 260,000km of providing vital service

Bec Climie services iconic pubs, police stations, cattle properties and homes where people would otherwise have to trek hundreds of kilometres for urgent goods and mail.

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

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

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Covid: Thousands protest in France against proposed new vaccine pass

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

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At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

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

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As the price hits $50 per unit, new carbon trading methodologies are trialled for farmers as capital flows to green corporates. Carbon price soars again as farmers get their heads around new market rules

As the price hits $50 per unit, new carbon trading methodologies are trialled for farmers as capital flows to green corporates.

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

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

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Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire.

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Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan

Would-be tourists travelled to see the unusual amount of snow but around 1,000 cars became stranded in a blizzard.

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Turkmenistan plans to close its 'Gateway to Hell'

The site, a fire burning for decades in a huge desert gas crater, is a popular tourist attraction.

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Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief arrested for treason

Karim Massimov's arrest comes in the wake of violent, nationwide anti-government protests.

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Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Dozens killed in airstrike at camp, say aid staff

Aid workers in northern Ethiopia say 56 people are killed in a strike on a camp for the displaced.

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Smaller, family-run grocery stores remind shoppers about the importance of buying local, as interstate logistics and supply chain issues plague the big three supermarkets. Buy local: Three generations of Erbachers are keeping customers fed during the pandemic

Smaller, family-run grocery stores remind shoppers about the importance of buying local, as interstate logistics and supply chain issues plague the big three supermarkets.

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Kazakhstan unrest: BBC witnesses apocalyptic scenes in main city

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

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Two Haitian journalists killed in gang attack

The men were shot and burned alive on the outskirts of the capital, according to one of their employers.

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Simon & Schuster employee denies he stole bestseller manuscripts

The FBI alleges Simon & Schuster employee Filippo Bernardini tried to defraud hundreds of people.

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Christine Mboma crowned BBC African Sports Personality of the Year

Christine Mboma, who became the first Namibian woman to win an Olympic medal, is the BBC African Sports Personality of the Year for 2021.

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Omicron: Huge number of Covid cases on second Italy-India flight say Indian officials

Majority of passengers on two flights from Italy to Amritsar in India test positive for Covid-19.

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Sidney Poitier: Remembering the Oscar winner and Hollywood trailblazer

We look back on the career of Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar.

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Sidney Poitier: Hollywood trailblazer dies aged 94

The Hollywood star was the first black man to win a best actor Oscar, and also a humanitarian.

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South Africa parliament sprinklers failed during fire, report says

The alarm did not work and fire doors were left open when Sunday's blaze started, the fire service says.

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Truck spends three days dangling over China cliff

The driver is said to have tried to reverse on a narrow mountain road.

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Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers

Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94.

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Novak Djokovic thanks fans as he awaits deportation decision

The men's tennis star is awaiting a decision on his deportation from Australia over a vaccination row.

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Instagram blocked hashtag in memory of Iran plane crash victims

The social media giant says it did so by mistake, as families tried to memorialise the 176 victims.

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Ros Atkins on... Djokovic in immigration detention

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

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Russian submarine hit Royal Navy warship in North Atlantic

The incident was captured by a television crew filming a documentary on board HMS Northumberland.

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Do you know how far food travels before it reaches your plate? A collective of like-minded food producers do and have joined forces to do something about it. Why eating local could spoil your appetite for supermarkets

Do you know how far food travels before it reaches your plate? A collective of like-minded food producers do and have joined forces to do something about it.

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Novak Djokovic: Australia cancels top tennis player's visa

The Serbian tennis star has reportedly been taken to a detention hotel awaiting deportation.

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Capitol riot: Biden to blame Trump in anniversary speech

On the attack's anniversary, Mr Biden will say his predecessor holds "singular responsibility".

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Ukraine crisis: EU looks for role in Russian row with West

Tensions flare over eastern Ukraine and European leaders fear being frozen out of US-Russia talks.

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China: Is it burdening poor countries with unsustainable debt?

China has become a big lender to poorer countries, and there's been criticism of its approach.

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Caviar sales soar as more people get a taste for posh fish eggs

Global producers of caviar say that demand has soared since the first lockdown.

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Ros Atkins On... Novak Djokovic and Australia

As Australia cancels the tennis star's visa on his arrival in Melbourne, Ros Atkins looks at how we got here.

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Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers call for retrial over juror comments

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

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Grammy Awards 2022: Omicron postpones music's biggest night

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

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The Millennium drought didn't just expose river beds — it also exposed deep tensions between environmental and economic interests. More than a decade has passed since that drought broke, but is the Murray-Darling Basin better placed to fend off the consequences of another protracted dry spell? Would the Murray-Darling Basin survive another Millennium drought?

The Millennium drought didn't just expose river beds — it also exposed deep tensions between environmental and economic interests. More than a decade has passed since that drought broke, but is the Murray-Darling Basin better placed to fend off the consequences of another protracted dry spell?

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Australia could refuse Novak Djokovic entry over vaccine row - PM

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

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Kosovo bans cryptocurrency mining after blackouts

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

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Iconic Bangkok station Hua Lamphong reaches the end of the line

Hua Lamphong has seen the start and end of journeys for generations of Thai travellers and tourists alike.

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Gandikota: The stunning Indian gorge that resembles the Grand Canyon

The Gandikota gorge in southern India is believed to be nearly 100,000 years old.

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Jovenel Moïse murder: US charges Colombian man over assassination

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

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Paraguayan soldier killed by deer at presidential palace

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

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A cattle farm in rural Queensland is a far cry from the runways of Paris, but farmer Trudie Payne is matching it with some of the world's most recognised milliners. Hats off to a farmer turned milliner creating sun-safe options for outback women

A cattle farm in rural Queensland is a far cry from the runways of Paris, but farmer Trudie Payne is matching it with some of the world's most recognised milliners.

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Silicon Valley's trial of the century

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

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Watching North Korea from a supersonic fighter jet

BBC correspondent Laura Bicker reports from a supersonic fighter jet on South Korea’s drive to build up its own war machine.

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The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes

The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fraud. What went wrong?

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Africa's lost 'Motown' years rediscovered

African music from the 1980s is being digitised thanks to a young Parisian producer.

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Canadian families win compensation over jet downed by Iran

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

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South Africa's parliament building on fire again

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

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Prince Andrew accuser’s deal with Epstein released

It shows Virginia Giuffre agreed not to sue anyone who could be described as a "potential defendant".

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Covid-19: French MPs get death threats over support for vaccine pass

They report the threats as they consider tougher restrictions on unvaccinated people in France.

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South Africa parliament fire flares up again

Firefighters are trying to douse the blaze which reignited hours after it was said to be under control.

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David Bowie: Singer's estate sells rights to his entire body of work to WCM

Warner Chappell Music say they are "immensely proud" to be "chosen as caretakers".

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Brazil's Bolsonaro in hospital with intestinal blockage

President Jair Bolsonaro, who was stabbed in 2018, says doctors are evaluating potential surgery.

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S Korea says man who crossed back to North is gymnast defector

It's unclear why the man who jumped a barbed wire fence in 2020 made the perilous return journey.

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Richard Leakey - fossil expert, conservationist and politician

The achievements of Richard Leakey, who has died aged 77, were as remarkable as they were diverse.

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Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates.

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Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

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

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Travelling from both near and far, hundreds turned out on New Years Eve for the Tibooburra Rodeo and Bike Gymkhana. Tibooburra's New Year's Eve rodeo rides out the pandemic for a successful return

Travelling from both near and far, hundreds turned out on New Years Eve for the Tibooburra Rodeo and Bike Gymkhana.

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Emergency services are appealing to holiday-makers, boaters and beachgoers to be vigilant along the New South Wales coast after a spate of drownings and rescues. Caution urged as ex-tropical Cyclone Seth drives hazardous surf conditions

Emergency services are appealing to holiday-makers, boaters and beachgoers to be vigilant along the New South Wales coast after a spate of drownings and rescues.

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Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kiev character stereotype

Ukraine's culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from Kiev as "insulting".

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Green Connect: The farm helping refugees build a life in Australia

It has employed 5,000 people in the past decade and "dramatically" changed fortunes, refugees say.

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Kunal Kamra: The comedians under fire from Hindu nationalists

Kunal Kamra and Munawar Faruqui talk to the BBC about having shows cancelled in the face of right-wring ire.

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Sudan coup: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns after mass protests

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

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Working holidaymakers bring in $3 billion each year, provide an essential workforce, and tend to spend more and stay longer than other travellers. Australia needs to do more to ensure they return, writes Sarah Gardiner. Working holidaymakers are set to return to Australia next year — but will they want to?

Working holidaymakers bring in $3 billion each year, provide an essential workforce, and tend to spend more and stay longer than other travellers. Australia needs to do more to ensure they return, writes Sarah Gardiner. 

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The remote opal mining town once relied on a relatively rag-tag crew of rescuers to keep safe those searching for its iridescent gemstones — but that crew has morphed into a slick SES response team. Coober Pedy is renowned for its opals — but Andy searches its mines for something far more precious

The remote opal mining town once relied on a relatively rag-tag crew of rescuers to keep safe those searching for its iridescent gemstones — but that crew has morphed into a slick SES response team.

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Aoife Beary: Berkeley balcony collapse survivor dies, aged 27

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

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

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

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South Korean crosses DMZ in rare defection to North Korea

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

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Cape Town: Major blaze rips through South Africa parliament building

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

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Light pollution: Parkour group saving energy by turning off city lights

A group of young men are using their gymnastic abilities to reduce the impact of light pollution in their hometown.

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ICYMI: Tiny tigers and trees as tasty treats

A look at some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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A couple of best friends, who went from days in the paddock to studying medicine together, say country life prepared them well for rural placements. From the bush to the hospital ward: Rural life inspires neighbouring farm kids to become doctors

A couple of best friends, who went from days in the paddock to studying medicine together, say country life prepared them well for rural placements.

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Quiz: How well do you remember football in 2021?

Test your knowledge of football in 2021 by taking our quiz...

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

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

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India: At least 12 dead in New Year temple stampede

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

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