Lawmakers Question Pentagon on Ukraine Funds, Signaling Fresh Doubts

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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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Memes, chistes, partes íntimas y viralización: los tuits de Elon Musk

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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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Charles Pernasilice, Haunted by the Violence at Attica, Dies at 70

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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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DeSantis’s ‘Apocalyptic’ Attack on Higher Education

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says situation in Bakhmut worsening

Russian forces have been trying to capture the eastern city of Bakhmut for over six months.

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Awards Without Gender Categories? Celebrities Debate

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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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Rattlestick Theater Names Will Davis as Its Next Artistic Director

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Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'

Residents in the occupied West Bank area tell the BBC a mob went on an hours-long rampage.

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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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SAG Awards 2023: Complete List of Winners

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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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James Abourezk, the First Arab American Senator, Dies at 92

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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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Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units

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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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‘Frustrating and Upsetting’: Residents in Michigan Endure Fourth Day Without Power

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Turkey earthquake: How survivors cope with trauma

The deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria are having a devastating impact on people's mental health.

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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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Double-Doubles

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U.S. Commandos Advise Somalis in Fight Against Qaeda Branch

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Thomas H. Lee, a Pioneer in Leveraged Buyouts, Is Dead at 78

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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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Zeenat Aman: The 1970s Bollywood diva winning Gen Z hearts online

Zeenat Aman, 71, is delighting thousands of people with her wry, thoughtful Instagram posts.

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Twin Brothers Face Prosecution as Manhattan Cracks Down on Wage Theft

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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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After Long Delay, Moderna Pays N.I.H. for Covid Vaccine Technique

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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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Your Thursday Evening Briefing

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Orlando Journalist Mourned as Local Newsrooms Face More Danger

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Pharrell Threads the Needle

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JetBlue and Spirit Unions Split on Airlines’ Merger

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Zelensky signals his openness to meeting with China.

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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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Lawmakers Return From Taiwan Clamoring to Speed Up Weapons Deliveries

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WATCH: Mystery sphere inspected on Japan beach

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

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When the Movies Pictured A.I., They Imagined the Wrong Disaster

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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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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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Ukrainian schools plan to operate remotely the rest of the week, fearing a Russian assault.

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Alligator Kills 85-Year-Old Florida Woman as She Walks Her Dog

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Russian women explain why they chose to give birth in Argentina

Thousands of pregnant Russian women are travelling to Argentina even though they do not speak Spanish and have no links to the country. Hear why.

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A House Republican delegation visits Kyiv and Zelensky in a show of bipartisan American support.

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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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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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Biden’s Surreal and Secretive Journey Into a War Zone

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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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Trains, planes and automobiles: President Biden’s whirlwind trip to Ukraine.

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Papua New Guinea: Rescue mission under way for researchers taken hostage

Officials say they will use "whatever means necessary" to free an Australian and three local people.

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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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Jazz Duo

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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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Jazz Duo

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Sal Piro, ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Superfan, Dies at 72

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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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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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Israel Carried Out Deadly Strike in Damascus, Syrian State Media Says

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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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Journalist Who Investigated Navalny’s Poisoning Says He Was Banned From the BAFTA Awards

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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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Friedrich Cerha, 96, Who Finished Another Composer’s Masterpiece, Dies

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Ricky Kej: India's three-time Grammy winner unheard of at home

Composer Ricky Kej has won global acclaim - but is on few playlists in India.

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18-the-morning-briefing

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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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The race across Europe to build green steel plants

A project is under way in northern Sweden which will drastically cut CO2 emissions in making steel.

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Top Banker Talked of Young Women With Jeffrey Epstein, Court Filing Says

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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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New Jersey’s governor makes an unannounced trip to Ukraine.

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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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Nigeria election 2023: The battle for Lagos

With seven million registered voters, Nigeria's biggest city could hold the keys to the presidential villa.

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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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How a Fog of Questions Over a Spy Balloon and U.F.O.s Fed a Diplomatic Crisis

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After 27 Years in Prison, Missouri Man’s Murder Conviction Is Vacated

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Driver is spun five times by police in wild car chase

For nearly two hours, a driver tried to escape police despite the vehicle taking significant damage.

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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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Murdaugh ‘Never Talked’ With Relative About Finding His Family’s Killer

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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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Biden Administration to Brief ‘Gang of Eight’ on Mishandled Classified Files

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Health and Environmental Fears Remain After Ohio Derailment and Inferno

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Oxford High. Sandy Hook. For some Michigan State students, shootings are nothing new.

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Julian Wasser, the ‘Photographer Laureate’ of L.A., Dies at 89

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Florida College Cancels Concert Over Gay Singer, Drawing Backlash

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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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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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G.O.P. Legislative Agenda Hits Snags Amid Party Divisions

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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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A visit to Belarus upends attempts at isolation by Hungary’s fellow E.U. nations.

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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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Who else besides Rihanna is performing at the Super Bowl?

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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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Damar Hamlin Attends the Super Bowl Just Weeks After Collapsing

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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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The Black quarterbacks in the Super Bowl reflect progress. And a lost opportunity.

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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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Biden’s 46 Words About Israel at a Critical Moment

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