The Nigerians hoping to check out of their country

Frustration among the middles-class is pushing many to want to leave, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

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The new wave of India's female Para-athletes forcing a shift in perspective

A new wave of Indian female Para-athletes are enjoying international success and forcing a change in attitudes in their home country.

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Uttar Pradesh elections: 'We Muslims are treated like the sacrificial goat'

Muslims in India's most polarised state say they are living like "second-class citizens".

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Ukraine conflict: Kharkiv and Chernihiv cities hit by heavy shelling

Dozens of people have been killed in Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials say.

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Ukraine invasion: 'There are no dollars - I don't know what to do!'

Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine.

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UP elections: Dalit icon Mayawati fighting for her legacy

Mayawati, one of India's prominent politicians, has been in the political wilderness for a decade.

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Sid Meier warns the games industry about monetisation

The creator of Civilization speaks to the BBC on the 30th anniversary of its release.

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Ukraine conflict: The civilian lives lost to Russia's war

Ukraine says more than 200 civilians have been killed. Children have been caught up in the violence.

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Ros Atkins on... Western aid and Ukraine's military

The EU says it will begin shipping arms to Ukraine, the first time it has done so in a conflict.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four

The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war.

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Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border.

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Ukraine conflict: Putin's war prompts dramatic German U-turn

Germany's new chancellor announces a massive increase in military spending as anti-war crowds gather.

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Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine conflict: Children on their own, parents stay behind

Mothers and grandmothers lead their children into the unknown as men aged 18 - 60 must stay behind.

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Germany to send weapons directly to Ukraine

The move reverses Germany's long-standing policy banning weapon exports to conflict zones.

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Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment

Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader.

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Ukraine conflict: The women making Molotov cocktails to defend their city

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford visits Dnipro, where women are making Molotov cocktails to defend the city.

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Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs.

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Week in pictures: 19 - 25 February 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the last seven days.

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Pakistan: Hundreds defy banned Basant kite flying festival

Despite a police crackdown, hundreds continue to fly kites to celebrate the festival of Basant.

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Ukraine conflict: Refugees from Ukraine arriving at Polish border speak to BBC

One family included a 10-year-old child, who has been travelling with her mother from Kyiv for two days.

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Eurovision: Russia banned from competing at 2022 Song Contest

The organisers said the inclusion of Russia could bring the competition into disrepute.

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Ukraine conflict: President Zelensky vows to defend independence

The president filmed himself surrounded by his advisers on the streets of Kyiv.

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George Floyd’s death: What did other three officers do?

These ex-officers are charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. What did they do that day?

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Ukraine invaded: Anti-war protests in Russian cities lead to arrests

Russian police make hundreds of arrests after crowds demonstrate in support of Ukraine.

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Ros Atkins on... how Ukraine became the front line between the West and Russia

Russia has invaded Ukraine after weeks of escalating tensions between the two countries.

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Ex-police officers guilty in George Floyd death

Tou Thao, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were convicted of denying George Floyd his civil rights.

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Florida House of Representatives passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill

The legislation restricts classroom discussion around sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Ukraine conflict: Russian public divided over invasion

The BBC talks to Russians in Moscow and Rostov to find out what they think of the assault on Ukraine.

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Ukrainians put on united front as Russia crisis mounts

As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Ukrainians put on a united front.

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Ukraine crisis: 'Everyone is scared', say families evacuated to Russia

Some families arriving in Russia from eastern Ukraine told the BBC they were afraid, and worried about food and accommodation.

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Why are black Americans being punished for their hair?

Many black people in the US are embracing their natural curls. But now there’s a backlash.

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Breonna Taylor: Officer was 'reckless' during deadly raid

The trial in Breonna Taylor killing asks if officer acted with "extreme indifference" to life

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What's Putin's next move?

The Russian leader has been keeping the world guessing. The BBC's Moscow correspondent looks for clues.

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Ukraine conflict: Where are Russia's troops?

Up to 190,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's borders.

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Ukraine-Russia crisis: The soldiers on the front line

BBC International correspondent Orla Guerin met Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russian-backed separatists.

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Why Kenyan music is drowned out by Nigerian sounds

A Kenyan proposal hopes to cut the airplay time for foreign music to allow local artists to thrive.

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Karnataka: 'You take away my hijab - what's next?'

Indian Muslim women are angry and humiliated that an intensely personal choice has become so politicised.

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Ukraine crisis: Is Russia staging "false flag" incidents?

US officials have warned of "false flag" incidents - what's the evidence?

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Massive bear named 'Hank the Tank' on the run from California police

The black bear has broken into dozens of California homes due to his raging appetite for human food.

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Ros Atkins on... key moments in Russia's military build-up

Ros Atkins looks at the key moments of Russia's military build-up in the Ukraine crisis so far.

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US announces full-blocking sanctions on Russia

Biden announced sanctions on Russia after Moscow's order to deploy troops to eastern Ukraine.

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Armed hostage situation at Apple Amsterdam shop

Dutch police are responding to a hostage situation at Apple's flagship store in the city.

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Petrópolis: A perfect storm of weather extremes and deep inequality

Floods in Petrópolis have exposed the dangerous conditions that residents live with everyday.

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Canada parliament backs Trudeau on emergency powers

PM Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act last week over protests against Covid restrictions.

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IPCC: Climate change report to sound warning on impacts

The study will focus heavily on how warming hurts regions as well as cities and coastal communities.

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Ayodhya: The neglected shrines of India's grand temple town

The holy city of Ayodhya is gearing up for a grand new temple, but many smaller shrines lie neglected.

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US reveals claims of Russian 'kill list' if Moscow occupies Ukraine

The US says it has "credible information" that Russia is creating lists of Ukrainians to be killed.

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Ukraine: Putin announces Donetsk and Luhansk recognition

President Putin says Russia will sign treaties of friendship and support with the breakaway Ukrainian regions.

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Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine.

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Japanese-American internment: "It can't be undone"

Eighty years ago, the US government imprisoned about 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War Two.

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Indian Muslim victims of hate crimes live in fear

The BBC examines violent crimes against Muslims in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

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How will the Beijing Games be remembered?

Passports, pressure and pandas: A look back at two weeks of sports, drama and controversy.

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Ukraine tensions: US sounds fresh alarm over Russia invasion fears

The secretary of state says Russia is "on the brink" of invading, amid reports of an imminent attack.

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Seven children killed in Niger 'by Nigerian air strike'

The children were killed by accident in an air strike by neighbouring Nigeria, local officials said.

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Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank.

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Ukraine crisis: Criss-crossing the country with Zelensky

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford travels with Ukraine's leader amid his efforts to prevent a Russian invasion.

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Petrópolis: Nearly 200 still missing in flood-hit Brazil city

Some 146 deaths are confirmed as bad weather hampers Petrópolis rescuers four days after huge mudslides.

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The man who lived in a Singapore forest for 30 years

Mr Oh, who is now 79 years old, lived in a makeshift shelter in woodland in the city-state of Singapore.

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The Nigerian artwork challenging British history in St Paul's

St Paul's Cathedral invites artist Victor Ehikhamenor to respond to the looting of the Benin Bronzes.

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Telegram: Why won’t you take my naked photos down?

A BBC investigation has found women’s nude photos shared on the social media app Telegram without their consent on a massive scale.

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Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition.

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Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

But President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to defend itself, amid a deadly rise in fighting.

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Maryland couple plead guilty in nuclear secrets plot

The wife acted as lookout while her husband hid a data card inside a peanut butter sandwich.

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Maëlys de Araujo: Ex-soldier jailed for life for French girl's murder

Eight-year-old Maëlys de Araujo was abducted and then killed at a wedding five years ago.

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The amateur historians documenting Delhi's past

Some amateur historians are documenting neglected corners of Delhi, one Instagram post at a time.

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Letter from Africa: Nigeria's electioneering and the role of stomachs

How bags of rice will be used by grovelling Nigerian candidates to curry favour.

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Week in pictures: 12-18 February 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the last seven days.

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Daunte Wright death: The moment Kim Potter is sentenced for gun mix-up killing

Ex-officer Kim Potter has been sentenced to two years in prison for fatally shooting Daunte Wright.

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Ukraine: Biden says he's 'convinced' Putin has made decision to invade

The US President says he has reason to believe Russian forces will target Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.

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Canada Protests: Police clear demonstrators in Canada's capital

After three weeks, police in Ottawa stepped up efforts to remove anti-vaccine mandate protesters.

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Africa's week in pictures: 11-17 February 2022

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

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Indian tea start-ups search for an exotic edge

Indian tea start-ups are rediscovering indigenous ingredients for teas and infusions to stay ahead.

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Ukraine tensions: Three people injured after shell strikes nursery school

Three people were injured after a shell hit a children's music room in Ukraine's Donbas region.

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Ukraine tensions: Russia looking for excuse to invade, US says

President Biden alleges that Russia is plotting "a false flag operation" to justify launching an attack.

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Judge rules Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children must testify in a New York probe into their business

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Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests.

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Ashutosh Kaushik: Indian actor fighting for the 'right to be forgotten'

Ashutosh Kaushik says his life is still being held hostage to a youthful folly.

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Ukraine: Invasion fears are hype and hysteria - Russian diplomat

Russia's deputy ambassador to the UN says Russia will not initiate a war if it is not provoked.

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US accuses China of 'serious harm' to workers through trade

The US Trade Representative has accused Beijing of repeatedly failing to live up to commitments on trade.

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Canada protests: Ottawa stand-off continues as blockades cleared

Ottawa police have issued leaflets to remaining protesters telling them to leave the area.

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Covid: Austria and Germany decide to ease rules

Both countries have pushed for compulsory vaccinations but now decide to lift restrictions.

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Petrol tanker crash causes massive fire in Long Island, New York

A tanker truck crashed and exploded on Wednesday, spilling petrol onto street and causing a fire.

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Brazil: Torrential rain triggers deadly mudslides

Landslides and flash flooding have left a trail of destruction and many dead in Petrópolis, Brazil.

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Single's Inferno: Why 'fake' rich girl Song Ji-a enraged South Korea

Song Ji-a shot to fame in reality show Single's Inferno, but then had a spectacular fall from grace.

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Karnataka hijab controversy is polarising its classrooms

Young students on both sides of the hijab row say they are struggling to understand their classmates.

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Hungarian election: Orban faces toughest race so far

An independent conservative will try to topple the right-wing Fidesz government in polls on 3 April.

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US Kremlin backers seek to undermine President Biden

Americans who reject the US president's stance on Ukraine are reshaping the Republican party.

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PJ O'Rourke: US conservative satirist dies at 74

The best-selling writer and political commentator defied the leftward trend of American humour.

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Juan Orlando Hernandez: Former president of Honduras led away in handcuffs

The United States is seeking to extradite Juan Orlando Hernandez for alleged ties to drug traffickers.

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Russian attack on Ukraine still possible - Biden

A Russian invasion of Ukraine is "still very much a possibility" but the human cost would be "immense", US President Joe Biden says.

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Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins

Halyna Hutchins died on 21 October on the set of "Rust" after Alec Baldwin discharged a live weapon.

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Ukraine conflict: The fear of fleeing home twice

Amid fears of a Russian invasion, families who have fled once before are worried they will have to run again.

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Flock of blackbirds drops dead mid-flight in Mexico

Video shows close to 100 yellow-headed blackbirds falling from the sky mid-flight in northern Mexico.

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Trudeau vows to freeze anti-mandate protesters' bank accounts

Canada's prime minister says police will also be given "more tools" to imprison or fine demonstrators.

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Ukraine crisis: Biden and Johnson say still hope for diplomatic agreement

The US and UK leaders shared a call after Russia too suggested a diplomatic solution was still possible.

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Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled archipelago

The Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean, is controlled by Britain, but claimed by Mauritius.

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Judge dismisses Sarah Palin's New York Times libel lawsuit

Palin claimed the NY Times ruined her reputation by linking her to a deadly shooting.

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Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled islands

The Mauritian government has led a trip to the disputed islands, which are controlled by Britain.

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Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack.

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Scott Morrison criticised by New Zealand band over song use

Rock band Dragon called Scott Morrison's rendition of their hit song, April Sun in Cuba, "cynical".

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India bourse head was a 'puppet' of unnamed yogi, regulators say

Chitra Ramkrishna allegedly shared business plans, meeting agendas and financial projections with the guru.

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Jarryd Hayne: Ex-rugby star wins appeal in sexual assault case

Jarryd Hayne will face a retrial in Australia after his sexual assault convictions were quashed.

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Couple married for 91 years and still in love

Yemeni Jews Shama’a and Zechariah married young and survived extreme poverty and persecution together.

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Cuba's first gay hotel reopens as human rights deteriorate

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record?

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Ukraine crisis: How is Russia shaping the narrative?

Several tactics are being used by pro-Kremlin sources to spread stories about Ukraine.

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Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye

Why is Turkey is rebranding its internationally recognised name as “Türkiye”?

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Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up

Ukraine accuses Russia of ignoring requests to explain its troop build-up, and calls for a meeting.

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Why are cryptocurrency adverts taking over the Super Bowl?

Cryptocurrency companies are set to dominate the commercials at this year's NFL final.

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Swiss vote on tobacco ad ban long after neighbours

Most European countries banned tobacco ads years ago, but the Swiss are yet to tighten their laws.

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Royal Enfield: A family's decade-long search for a missing motorbike

Arun Srinivasan spent 15 years tracking down his father's missing motorbike - a beloved black Royal Enfield.

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Guinea-Bissau's mystery deepens over drug-trafficking coup plot

Some are questioning whether Guinea-Bissau's president was really the target of a coup attempt.

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Ukraine tensions: After eight years of war, an eastern city unifies against Russia

Separatists tried to seize Kharkiv in 2014. Now the city is turning away from its old neighbour.

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Afghan woman activist released after arrest in January

Tamana Zaryabi Paryani was arrested on 19 January after taking part in a women's rights protest.

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Covid protests: Paris police fire tear gas at demonstrators

Police have already intercepted hundreds of vehicles trying to get into the city.

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Freedom Convoy: Canada court orders end to trucks' bridge blockade

The injunction comes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warns of "severe" consequences for the truckers.

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Amazon deforestation: Record high destruction of trees in January

An area of trees more than seven times the size of Manhattan, New York was destroyed.

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Macron calls for calm as convoy of protestors nears Paris

The French president admits there is a Covid "fatigue" in the country ahead a banned gathering.

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Kanye wants Billie Eilish to say sorry or he'll pull out of Coachella

The rapper wants her to apologise for crowd safety comments he thinks are aimed at Travis Scott.

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The deaths that came in the cold

The Patels seemed to have a stable life in India. Why did they die trying to illegally cross the US-Canada border?

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Inventing Anna: The Netflix show versus reality

A new TV series tells the story of 'fake heiress' Anna Sorokin, as the real-life drama continues.

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Trads: The young Indians spreading hate online

Young right-wing Hindus in India are finding newer and more outrageous ways to target critics online.

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Misfire at Oregon bear results in death of two US brothers

The man accidentally shoots his brother while loading a gun to aim at a bear on their property.

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Christian Eriksen: Denmark international on returning to Premier League with Brentford

Christian Eriksen says he is lucky to be alive and will do everything he can to return to his former level after joining Brentford.

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Luc Montagnier, co-discoverer of HIV, dies aged 89

The French virologist jointly won the Nobel Prize but later drew criticism for unscientific claims.

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The hackers hunting for the lost Bitcoin billions

It's estimated that 3.7 million Bitcoin have been lost - but hackers are helping owners get some of them back.

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Pa Sorie: The Sierra Leonean proud to have fought in World War Two

Samuel Sorie Sesay, who died last month in Sierra Leone, fought for the British army in World War Two.

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Benin bronzes: ‘Africa wants to speak for itself’

The upcoming British Punitive Expedition anniversary has reignited calls for the return of stolen treasures.

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Karnataka hijab row: Protests over classroom ban spread

Protests for and against a hijab ban in classrooms in the Indian state of Karnataka have intensified.

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'Don't Say Gay': White House denounces new Florida bill

The legislation bans discussing sexual orientation and gender identity in primary school classrooms.

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Drunk truck driver leaves trail of destruction in Germany

German police have arrested a man after the lorry he was driving ploughed into more than 30 cars.

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Australian MP in emotional plea over religion bill

Stephen Jones cites his late gay nephew and his son as he urges lawmakers not to rush legislation through.

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Bosnia shivers as ghost of nationalism returns

Why Bosnian Serbs have a new strongman unafraid to stir the horrors of the past.

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Why Uganda is investing in oil despite pressures to go green

As people eye the benefits there are questions over the environmental cost and the timing.

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What India's restless Gen Z really wants

Best-selling author and YouTuber Ankur Warikoo writes on how differently young Indians define success.

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Freedom Convoy: How might Canada's trucker protest end?

Authorities could enter negotiations with the drivers, or opt for a much less compromising approach.

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Homes engulfed as deadly landslide hits Colombia

At least 11 people are dead and 35 injured after a landslide caused by rains in central Colombia.

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Starbucks fires organisers as union threat grows

The coffee giant rejects accusations of retaliation after firing staff at one of its locations in Memphis.

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Record-high seizure of $5bn in stolen bitcoin

Two suspects allegedly conspired to launder the money after it was stolen by a hacker in 2016.

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Freedom Convoy: Ceaseless horn blaring frays nerves in Canada's capital

Protesters say all Canadians should appreciate their cause, but Ottawa residents are not so sure.

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Democracy in Africa: Spate of coups don't mean democracy's end

Two experts argue that democracy is still the way forward for the continent, despite some set backs.

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Uttar Pradesh assembly elections 2022: The Indian polls everyone is watching

With a population larger than Brazil, Uttar Pradesh state will soon start its seven-phased polls.

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Ros Atkins on... the Canada truckers protest

The BBC's Ros Atkins explains why truck drivers protesting against a vaccine mandate are blocking roads in Ottawa.

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John Simpson in Afghanistan: Watching the destruction of a nation?

The BBC's John Simpson returns to Afghanistan and finds a country on the brink of famine.

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The Jews dressing as Muslims to get around a prayer ban

Some extremist Jews reveal that they have been dressing as Muslims to enter and worship at Temple Mount/al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

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Canada truckers protest: ‘All we want is the right to choose’

Truckers wanted the vaccine mandate gone 10 days ago. Now they will stay until all mandates end.

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Tonga: How an Internet blackout left many desperate for money

The breakdown cut off a vital source of funds to Tongans at a time when they needed it most.

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Freedom Convoy: Ottawa declares emergency over trucker Covid rules protests

The Canadian capital's mayor says the city is out of control with demonstrators outnumbering police.

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Tunisia judges: Top legal body turns against president

The Supreme Judicial Council vows to continue working after the president orders its dissolution.

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Cyclone Batsirai: Whole villages swept away in Madagascar

At least 10 people have been killed and nearly 50,000 displaced after Cyclone Batsirai tore through Madagascar.

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Lata Mangeshkar: A look back at the life of India's nightingale

Singer Lata Mangeshkar's voice is the soundtrack to more than a thousand Bollywood films.

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Ukraine tensions: US sources say Russia 70% ready to invade Ukraine

Moscow is amassing the military capability to carry out a full invasion, American officials say.

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Lata Mangeshkar: India singing legend dies at 92

The celebrated singer had been admitted to a hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.

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The fast fashion graveyard in Chile's Atacama Desert

Tens of thousands of tonnes of unwanted clothing from Europe and the US are being dumped in the Atacama Desert every year.

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Israel's Mossad suspected of high-level Iran penetration

The spy agency is said to have worked its way high up into Iran's security services.

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Queen's Jubilee: Her Majesty's journey through Africa

A look back through some of the archive footage of the Queen's visits to Africa.

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Rayan: Moroccan boy trapped in well for four days has died

A royal statement announced the five year old's death shortly after the four-day rescue effort ended.

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Ros Atkins on... Joe Rogan and Spotify

Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the US podcast presenter Joe Rogan and his Spotify show.

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'He gave his life for Ukraine'

Valery's father thinks his son may have anticipated his own death.

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Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?

As people in Turkey battle a massive rate of inflation could tourism help ease the situation?

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Trump was wrong to seek to overturn Biden win, says Mike Pence

Mike Pence issues his strongest rebuttal of Donald Trump's claim over 2021 election result.

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Iceland whaling: Fisheries minister signals end from 2024

A fall in demand for Icelandic whale products means the controversial practice is no longer profitable.

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US couple sue clinic after DNA kit reveals fertility mix-up

A US couple is suing after discovering that their daughter is not biologically related to her father.

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Environmental campaigners film '100,000 dead fish' spilled into the Atlantic Ocean

The fishing boat blames a rip in a net, but campaigners accuse it of deliberately dumping the fish.

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Beijing Olympics: Winter Games start amid Covid and boycotts

The Winter Games begin amid tight Covid-19 restrictions and allegations of human rights abuses.

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How to store excess wind power underwater

A Dutch company is testing an underwater system that can store excess energy from wind farms.

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Putin's Olympic trip signals warmer Russia-China ties

Russia's president heads to Beijing in his first visit since the Covid pandemic.

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European oil facilities hit by cyber-attacks

Multiple oil transport and storage companies across Europe have been hacked, the BBC has confirmed.

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Footage depicts aftermath of US raid in Syria

Photos and video show the scene where a US operation targeted the leader of the Islamic State group.

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Don Euro: Italian ex-priest jailed for extortion

Luca Morini was known for his frequent requests for contributions from his parishioners.

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Ukraine tensions: US alleges Russian plot to fake invasion pretext

One option Russia is considering is a video about a staged attack blamed on Ukraine, officials say.

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How Covid brought new roles for Singapore's theatre actors

The production company that found a way to put itself back in the spotlight.

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Ukraine crisis: The teenage rock band finding solace in music

While troops prepare for a possible Russian invasion on Ukraine’s front line, a teenage rock band in the nearby town of Avdiyivka is finding solace in music.

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Four charged in drug death of The Wire actor Michael K Williams

Officials say the suspects sold drugs to Michael K Williams one day before his overdose death.

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Afghanistan education: Taliban running out of excuses - Malala

As some universities reopen in Afghanistan, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai spoke to the BBC.

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How HIV elimination is within Australia's reach

Australian HIV cases have hit an all-time low - and it's partly a legacy of unconventional strategy.

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Tatmadaw: Myanmar's notoriously brutal military

Known as the Tatmadaw, it has shocked the world by killing hundreds of civilians in a crackdown.

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Aneera Kabeer: The Indian trans woman whose plea to die won her a job

"I wanted to send a message," says Aneera Kabeer, who alleges she was unfairly dismissed from her job.

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Expelled while pregnant, now determined to learn

Under former President John Magufuli, young mothers-to-be were forced to drop out.

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A 477-mile-long megaflash crossed three US states.

A 477-mile-long megaflash crossed three southern US states. It shattered world records by 37 miles.

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Ukrainian civilians prepare as war with Russia threatens

Many Ukrainians are not convinced Russia will invade, but all the war talk is unsettling.

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Germany: Police killing suspects may have been poachers

Prosecutors say a pair suspected of killing two German police officers appear to have been hunting illegally.

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