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

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

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

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

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Deadly train collision near Greek city of Larissa

At least six people are said to have died after two trains collide near the northern city of Larissa.

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India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks

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

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Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia

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

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Finland starts construction of Russia border fence

The Finnish government has sought to boost border security since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Nigeria election results 2023: Bola Tinubu takes strong lead over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

Opposition parties condemn the election as a sham, with Bola Tinubu on 39% of votes counted so far.

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Why is Israel-Palestinian violence surging?

How come the Israel-Palestinian conflict seems to have suddenly got much worse.

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Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World

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

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Ukraine war: Viral conspiracy theories falsely claim the war is fake

False claims that the war in Ukraine is a hoax have been shared online as the country marked the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

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Storm Juliette: Cold snap leaves Barcelona covered in snow

Storm Juliette sets off a weather alert in parts of northern Spain as cold air comes in from the Arctic.

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Physical 100: Are K-reality shows the next Korean cultural trend?

After Squid Game comes the hit survival-of-the-fittest reality show Physical 100.

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Thai drug dealer had plastic surgery to look like Korean man, police say

The Thai drug dealer had several facial plastic surgeries to throw off investigators, police say.

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

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

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Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire banker assisting authorities, firm says

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

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

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Five key takeaways from the Berlin Film Festival

The Berlinale is showcasing films on violence, sexual freedom, and unconventional love.

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Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

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

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The mission to save the biggest frog on earth

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

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

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

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G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India.

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Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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TV show Succession to end after fourth season

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

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Ukraine war: Russia interrupts UN minute's silence

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

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US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits he stole millions for drugs

The former lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son had a powerful 60-pill-a-day opiate habit.

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

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

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Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary

On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days.

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R. Kelly gets extra prison time after latest sex abuse conviction

The disgraced singer is sentenced to 20 years, but 19 will be served alongside an existing term.

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Bodies found in plane wreck on Philippines volcano

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

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How Ukraine helped the US rethink refugee policy

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

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

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

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WATCH: Mystery metal sphere found on beach perplexes Japan

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

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Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

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

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Australia has taken out 'hive' of spies, security chief says

Mike Burgess says Australia is being targeted by foreign intelligence like never before.

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Winds lash Madagascar's coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall

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

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

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

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Malcolm X's family plan to sue FBI, CIA, NYPD for his death

The civil rights leader's daughter says US authorities "executed their plan to assassinate" her father.

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Why singer Jully Black changed one word in Canada's national anthem

Singer Jully Black has gotten a lot of reaction for her rendition of O Canada at an NBA game.

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How much has the US given to Ukraine?

A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the aid is worth the cost.

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Kenya to investigate 'sex for work' exposed in BBC tea documentary

Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms.

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

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

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

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

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How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm

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

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

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

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

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

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Cambodia: Stolen Angkorian crown jewellery resurfaces in London

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

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Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China

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

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Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana

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

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Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

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

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We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters

Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs.

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Bafta bits you may have missed

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

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

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

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Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria says

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

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

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

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

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

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Rachid M'Barki from BFM suspended in scandal linked to disinformation firm

Veteran presenter Rachid M'Barki is accused of running stories planted by an Israel-based organisation.

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The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

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

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Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

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

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Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says.

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In Canada, complex fraud schemes are targeting homeowners

In Toronto's red hot real estate market, homes are reportedly being sold out from under their owners.

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Nigeria election 2023: Has Buhari tackled Boko Haram threat?

President Buhari vowed to defeat Boko Haram when elected in 2015. Is north-east Nigeria safe now?

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Islamic State accused of killing truffle hunters in Syria

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

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Distrust deepens over US-China balloon row

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

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Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish

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

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How MI5 caught UK embassy spy selling secrets to Russia

The BBC's Home Affairs correspondent explains what David Smith did, and how he was stopped.

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'Never give up': Woman fights off attacker in US gym

A man who attacked a lone woman in a Florida apartment gym got more than he bargained for.

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

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

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Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month

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

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Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Yemeni mother gives birth after being pulled from rubble

Faten Al Yousifi, 39 weeks pregnant, had a birth bag ready to go when the earthquake struck.

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Holding out against China in a row over reefs

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

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

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

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Bruce Willis has dementia, family announces

Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family announces on social media

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Beirut banks attacked as Lebanon financial crisis deepens

Demonstrators lit fires and smashed windows over ongoing cash withdrawal restrictions.

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Big crowd gathers for sea turtle return home

After being rescued and getting a tumour removed, the sea turtles were returned to the ocean.

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Titanic: Video from 1986 shows wreckage after first discovery

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

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New Barney leaves fans bemused by reimagined image

People online mock the dinosaur's reimagined image, which will appear in a new animated series.

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United flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive64645457

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

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First UN aid convoy enters quake-hit Syria via new crossing

The UN says 11 lorries have driven through a reopened border crossing into rebel-held north-west Syria.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pierre Palmade: French comic faces charges over drug-fuelled crash

Pierre Palmade faces charges after a head-on collision led to a woman losing her unborn baby.

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Nigeria's naira shortage: Anger and chaos outside banks

A plan to replace Nigeria's banknotes leads to a shortage of money weeks before general elections.

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

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

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Name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day

A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to an animal.

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Turkey earthquake: Little boy rescued after 105 hours in quake rubble

Aras, aged five, lost his two siblings and his father when the quake hit Turkey's city of Kahramanmaras.

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US warns that dual citizens face Russian conscription

A new travel warning urges US citizens to leave the country immediately or face conscription.

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No aliens insists White House before ET joke about shot down objects

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reassures the US population as questions remain over the shot down objects.

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Haiti gangs: Three churchgoers kidnapped after Mass

Gangs kidnapping people for ransom are targeting religious institutions amid spiralling violence.

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Kenyan rice farmers battle quelea birds in Kisumu

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

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Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts

The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees.

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Mars Wrigley factory fined after two workers fall into chocolate vat

Two workers were rescued when a hole was cut in the bottom of a partly-full Mars Wrigley chocolate tank.

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Turkey earthquake: BBC witnesses rescue after six days under rubble

A man is rescued after spending nearly a week under the rubble in Antakya

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Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war

Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are "likely accurate".

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Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

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

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Namibia baby abandonment law: 'I wanted someone to take better care of my son'

Namibia no longer prosecutes women who abandon their babies but not everyone is aware of the new law.

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The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight

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

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Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago.

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US and Canada military shoot down new unidentified object

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

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Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey.

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

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

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

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

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Florida expands governor's power to move migrants

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

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Canada appeals ruling to repatriate citizens in Syria

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is one of the four men a court ordered Canada to repatriate.

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Inside Aleppo: BBC sees devastation after quake

The BBC is one of the first international outlets to report from the historic Syrian city.

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Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv

Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult.

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Ukraine war: Belgorod locals live in fear but won't blame Putin

Belgorod residents fully back Putin's war, despite the fear and fury of life on the front line.

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

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

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The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system

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

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

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

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Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram

The former US president's feeds, which have tens of millions of followers, have been restored.

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Chile wildfires threaten animals

An emergency clinic was set up in Santa Juana to treat some of the animals.

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Ukraine war: Zelensky asks France and Germany for fighter jets

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

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

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

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Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response

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

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Chinese balloon part of worldwide fleet, US officials say

US officials say the object is part of a wider fleet of balloons that has spanned five continents.

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How rescue videos give only glimpse into Syria quake horror

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

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Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people?

A search and rescue operation is under way, with specialist teams arriving from around the world.

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

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

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A secret room that saved this girl's life

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

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Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on

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

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New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia

Separatists say they will execute the man unless Jakarta negotiates over the independence of West Papua.

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Turkey earthquake: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs

Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble.

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Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali

Amid Russia's isolation, its friendship with Mali blossoms, but has it stopped jihadist violence?

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'Surprise' in Canada as NYC buses migrants to border

New York City's mayor confirms the city is giving migrants free bus tickets to the Canadian border.

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

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

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Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts

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

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When a Canadian weather balloon went rogue

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

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South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot

The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's wine industry.

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Strong earthquake hits south-eastern Turkey near Syria border

A strong earthquake rocks Gaziantep in south-eastern Turkey near Syria, killing at least five people.

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Ukraine war: The five key cities and towns in Russia's sights

There are signs Russia is preparing a new offensive - James Waterhouse in Kyiv looks at Moscow's objectives.

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Inside the centre dedicated to combating unseen war threats

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

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Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures

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

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

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

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Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

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Pakistan's ex-president Musharraf dies aged 79

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

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

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Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

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

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China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden

The president faces pressure to shoot down the craft, but China denies it is being used to spy on the US.

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Padayappa: The friendly India elephant whose fame is a curse

Padayappa has long been a fan favourite in India's Kerala state. So why is he controversial now?

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Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try

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

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Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail

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

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Two suspects arrested in California 'cartel-style' murder

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

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Andrew Tate: Influencer threatened workers with violence, victim claims

The alleged victim claims Andrew Tate forced workers to raise €10,000 a month on social media platforms.

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China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims?

Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path.

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

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

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

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

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40 countries 'could boycott 2024 Olympics'

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

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Apple sales in biggest fall since 2019

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

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Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south

The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine.

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Anger and hope for change at Tyre Nichols funeral

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

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Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters

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

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

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

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A father 'gone too soon': Tyre Nichols funeral held in Memphis

Thousands are in Memphis to mourn the 29-year-old father who was fatally beaten by police.

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Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack

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

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US seeks deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China

The US wants to expand access to military bases in the Philippines facing the South China Sea and Taiwan.

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Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race

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

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Ukraine war: Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defence minister says

Ukraine's defence minister says Russia has amassed some 500,000 men for an attack in the coming weeks.

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