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Tuesday 28 February 2023

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

Two trains collide near the city of Larissa, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens.

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Denmark scraps public holiday to boost defence budget

The extra day of work will provide an additional $400m to the economy.

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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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Why is Israel-Palestinian violence surging?

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

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Monday 27 February 2023

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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Sunak hails new Brexit deal but concerns remain

The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.

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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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Lebanon news agency's photo archive stolen in 'crime of national proportions'

A minister calls the theft of the server containing the archive a "crime of national proportions".

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Sunday 26 February 2023

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

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

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

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

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Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says

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

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Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence

As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank.

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Saturday 25 February 2023

US media drop Dilbert comics over creator's racist tirade

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

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

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

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Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

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

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Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

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

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Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak 'giving everything' for 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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Friday 24 February 2023

Rare snow dusts Hollywood sign as winter storm tightens grip

San Francisco breaks a 132-year record low temperature, and snow is forecast for the Mojave Desert.

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Rebellious Andean bear sneaks out of US zoo - twice

The South American species escaped his habitat at the St Louis Zoo for the second time this month.

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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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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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Thursday 23 February 2023

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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Ukraine war: UN condemns Russian invasion ahead of anniversary

The resolution is approved by 141 countries, with just seven - including Russia - opposing it.

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Latvian MP swears at Russia in Ukraine protest walkout

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

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Ukraine war: Soldiers master British tanks in Dorset

The soldiers will spend the next few weeks learning about tank maintenance and basic repairs.

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Sam Bankman-Fried hit with four new criminal charges

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of making more than 300 illegal political donations.

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Wednesday 22 February 2023

Florida TV journalist and girl killed near homicide scene

A nine-year-old was killed by a suspect accused of murdering a woman in the same area hours earlier.

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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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Ukraine war: Ten photos taken before lives changed forever

A child's art project, a driving lesson and a football match - Ukrainians reflect on their lives before war.

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Canada's military tracked Chinese surveillance in the Arctic

The military has said it is "fully aware" of efforts by China to conduct surveillance in the north.

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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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Selfie image shows US pilot flying over Chinese 'spy balloon'

The image, shot from the plane cockpit, reportedly has "legendary status" within the Pentagon

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Tuesday 21 February 2023

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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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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Ukraine war: Two presidents, two speeches, two different world views

The BBC's Richard Galpin looks at Joe Biden's and Vladimir Putin's speeches, addressing the Ukraine war.

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Kamila Valieva: Wada appeals to Cas over 'wrong' Rusada ruling in figure skater doping case

The World Anti-Doping Agency refers the case of figure skater Kamila Valieva to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the teenager was cleared by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.

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Monday 20 February 2023

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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Russia's economy shrinks by less than expected

Despite widespread sanctions, the country's economy fared better last year than many analysts forecast.

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Sunday 19 February 2023

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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Australian man killed by shark at popular beach in New Caledonia

The attack, which took place before horrified onlookers, is the third in Noumea in as many weeks.

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Ukraine war: How the conflict is creating family rifts in Russia

The father and daughter in disagreement over the war that killed a beloved brother and son.

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The young Anglo-Indians retracing their European roots

Members of the dwindling community are on a quest to reconnect to help preserve their culture.

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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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North Korean TV airs missile launch footage

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

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Saturday 18 February 2023

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

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

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Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria says

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

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

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

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

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

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The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

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

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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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Friday 17 February 2023

Shape-shifting robot melts itself to escape lab jail

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

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Islamic State accused of killing truffle hunters in Syria

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

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Distrust deepens over US-China balloon row

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

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Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish

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

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Hugh Jackman: Inevitable that Australia will become a republic

The X-Men star said the move would be "natural", but he still had respect for the UK's Royal Family.

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US food sanitation firm fined after children worked nights

More than 100 teenagers, ages 13-17, worked for a sanitation company, the Department of Labor says.

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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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Pakistani Taliban attack Karachi police station

Explosions and gunfire are heard as militants launch an assault in Pakistan's largest city.

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Thursday 16 February 2023

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

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

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Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month

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

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Holding out against China in a row over reefs

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

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

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

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Beirut banks attacked as Lebanon financial crisis deepens

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

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Wednesday 15 February 2023

Is Disney's magic spell wearing off?

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

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Iran protests: Female journalists targeted in spate of arrests

More have been detained since the start of the protests than ever before, an advocacy group says.

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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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David Malpass: World Bank leader who was called climate denier quits

The White House has called for reforms to make the World Bank more responsive to climate issues.

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Buffalo shooting: Relative lunges at gunman before sentencing

Family members affected by the shooting in Buffalo, NY, speak before a life sentence is handed down.

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Tuesday 14 February 2023

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

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

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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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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastation

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

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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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Monday 13 February 2023

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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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares state of emergency

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

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Haiti gangs: Three churchgoers kidnapped after Mass

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

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Sunday 12 February 2023

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

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

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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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Ukraine war: Russians slowly take ground around Bakhmut

In Bakhmut, Orla Guerin speaks to Ukrainian defenders doggedly holding off fierce Russian attacks.

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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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Earthquake tears apart a Turkish-British family

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

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US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron

Washington has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon on 4 February.

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Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age

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

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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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Saturday 11 February 2023

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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US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada

It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Friday.

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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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Friday 10 February 2023

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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Turkey earthquake fault lines mapped from space

The EU's Sentinel satellite system traces how the ground ruptured during Monday's big tremors.

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Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist recounts dramatic escape

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

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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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Plane makes emergency landing as flames shoot from wing

The Delta Airlines passenger aircraft from Edinburgh to New York was diverted to Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire.

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Thursday 9 February 2023

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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Burt Bacharach speaks to the BBC in1964

Burt Bacharach told the BBC about why his music resonated with teenagers of the day.

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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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Wednesday 8 February 2023

Droughts leave cargo riverboats high and dry

Falling river levels are affecting the use of cargo riverboats around the world.

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

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

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Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response

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

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

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

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How rescue videos give only glimpse into Syria quake horror

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

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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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Two children dead after bus crashes into Quebec daycare centre

The 51-year-old bus driver has been arrested and charged with homicide, police say.

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Tuesday 7 February 2023

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-Syria earthquake: Newborn baby pulled from collapsed building

Dramatic video showed a rescuer carrying the girl, whose mother, father and four siblings were killed.

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China spy balloon: US Navy releases photos of debris

The suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was shot down over the Atlantic on Saturday.

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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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Monday 6 February 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall - US defence official

An official says the size of the object informed the decision not to shoot it down before Saturday.

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Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules

A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator.

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Sunday 5 February 2023

Grammy Awards 2023: Beyoncé becomes the biggest winner in history

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

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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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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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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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Saturday 4 February 2023

Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's ex-president, dies aged 79

The former president, who seized power in a coup in 1999, survived numerous assassination attempts.

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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 US president faces pressure to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying across the US.

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Friday 3 February 2023

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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Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private.

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The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute

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

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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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Yale honours black girl wrongly reported to police

A neighbour had called the police on Bobbi Wilson when she was out hunting for invasive lanternflies.

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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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Thursday 2 February 2023

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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Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites

The new 2,000-peso note comes after the country's annual inflation rate soared to 95% lass year.

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Jean-Pierre Jabouille: First Renault driver to win a Formula 1 grand prix dies, aged 80

Frenchman Jean-Pierre Jabouille, who was a key figure in Renault's entry into Formula 1 and claimed their maiden victory, dies aged 80.

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Wednesday 1 February 2023

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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Ukraine EU membership: No short cuts on joining, officials warn ahead of summit

Top EU officials are heading to the Ukrainian capital as Kyiv aims to join the union in two years.

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

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

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Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack

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

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Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race

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

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