China: Peeking into the private lives of livestreamers

A photo series profiles people who have shot to fame in one of China's fastest growing industries.

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Haryana: India's ambitious child brides who dare to dream

The girls were too young to be married legally and still dream of an independent future.

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Could Ukraine 'win' the war? And other questions

BBC reporters Jenny Hill and Orla Guerin - on the ground - answer your questions about the war in Ukraine.

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World Cup 2022: How has Qatar treated stadium workers?

Qatar has used thousands of foreign workers to build its World Cup facilities. Many may have died.

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Africa's week in pictures: 25-31 March 2022

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

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UK farmers call for weedkiller ban over Parkinson’s fears

Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.

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Chip shortage: Has Europe's plan arrived too late?

The European Union is investing billions of euros in developing a world-beating chip industry.

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Pakistan's Imran Khan is fighting for his political life

Pakistan's prime minister faces a vote of no confidence and could be out of office within days.

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Comedians on when a joke goes wrong - and that Oscars slap

The BBC spoke with comedians around the world about what it's like when a gag lands really, really badly.

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Kevin Lee: The Briton who plays the bad guy in China's patriotic movies

Actor Kevin Lee has carved out his niche - playing the Western villain in China's patriotic films.

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The African migrants who Italy accuses of people smuggling

Hundreds of migrants, many of them minors, are ending up in prison in Italy charged with trafficking.

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Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slap, Academy says

Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused, Academy says

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Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West

The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine.

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French election: A really simple guide

Voters in France will go to the polls on 10 April to elect a new president

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Covid closures still affecting 400 million pupils - Unicef

Schools in 23 countries are still partially or fully closed because of Covid, Unicef warns.

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Joe Biden signs anti-lynching bill in historic first

The US Congress has previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation more than 200 times.

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Ukraine daily round-up: Peace talks produce first sign of progress

Russia says it will reduce military operations in two key areas - but Ukraine and the US remain sceptical.

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Five killed in new attack in Israel

The gunman is said to have shot victims from a motorcycle in the third such attack within a week.

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Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence on Oscars slap

Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars

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Why the Red Cross has to be neutral in the Ukraine conflict

The ICRC is worried that its operations might be undermined by misinformation about its work.

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Ukraine crisis: Why India is buying more Russian oil

Imports of cheaper Russian oil by India are rising, despite calls for Russia's economic isolation.

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Biodiversity: What is it and how are we protecting it?

The planet is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, but it is hoped action can be agreed.

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Anoosheh Ashoori: ‘I should have been freed earlier’

British-Iranian Ashoori, who was freed from prison in Iran, has spoken about his experience.

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Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock over Oscars slap

“My behaviour was unacceptable and inexcusable” - Will Smith apologises after slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

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Can the super-rich solve America's budget problem?

Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett.

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Best actor winner Will Smith took offence at a joke by presenter Chris Rock

The Oscars were halted momentarily when Will Smith took offence to a joke by presenter Chris Rock.

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War in Ukraine: Graphic protest by Russian artist Yevgenia Isayeva

Yevgenia Isayeva doused herself in fake blood and chanted, "my heart bleeds" in the solo protest.

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Oscars condemns Will Smith slap and launches review

The Oscars film academy says it "condemns" the slapping of Chris Rock and launches a formal review.

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In Chernihiv, civilians are trapped as hospitals and schools attacked

Residents and officials in Chernihiv say Russian forces are deliberately targeting civilian sites.

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Ukraine: Premature babies struggling for life in bombed cities

Doctors have begun seeing a sharp rise in the number of preterm births in some areas of Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Medical students back in India left in the lurch

Students face an uncertain future as completing their medical degree remains a challenge.

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Russian oligarchs: Where do they hide their 'dark money'?

Russians have an estimated $1tn hidden around the world and countries are trying to find it.

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Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera

Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera.

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Army boss raises partition fears: Ukraine round-up

Ukraine's military intelligence chief fears a Korea-style outcome as Biden's jab at Putin makes further waves.

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Afghanistan: Taliban bars BBC TV programmes from schedules

Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl’s vodka producer remains defiant

A company that produces Chernobyl’s ‘Atomik vodka’ releases new products, donating profits to Ukraine's refugees.

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China: How is its zero-Covid strategy changing?

Its worst spike in cases since the start of the pandemic has prompted a policy rethink.

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The Palestinian cancer centre that can't take patients

Palestinians with the disease are being turned away from hospital lacking the funds to treat them.

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Nigeria - where President Buhari had to say sorry for a power cut

The lights went out across Nigeria when fuel shortages coincided with the collapse of the power grid.

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Soldiers on patrol outside Kyiv confront Russian drone threat

On patrol with a Ukrainian defence unit carrying out aerial reconnaissance around Kyiv.

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Sidney Poitier's daughter on his Oscars legacy

Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema.

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War in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power - Biden

A White House official says the US president was not calling for a regime change.

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Ukraine war: Five wounded after explosions hit western city of Lviv

Lviv has become a hub for thousands of refugees fleeing other parts of Ukraine since Russia's invasion.

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Ethiopia's civil war: The women who paid the price

The BBC speaks to victims of sexual violence as rights groups say rape was used as a weapon of war.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Court hears of violent plot to abduct US governor

A former co-conspirator said the accused plotters were seeking the "ignition" for a second civil war.

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War in Ukraine: Change of emphasis or admission of failure by Moscow?

Moscow now says the main aim is to "liberate" eastern Ukraine - a change of emphasis or more?

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Next stop Kyiv - the battle on the capital's outskirts

In Irpin, only a few civilians remain as volunteers bolster defences a few miles from Kyiv.

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Spotify stops streaming in Russia over safety concerns

New laws threaten jail for people accused of spreading "fake news" about Russia's armed forces.

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Michael Bublé: Multi-Grammy winner on Bond themes, romantic gifts and new album

An egg poacher, a toaster and the washing up - just some ways Michael Bublé shows his romantic side.

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Sanctions: Have they worked?

Sanctions are used by countries as a diplomatic tool, but they don't always have their intended effect.

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Donald Trump sues Hillary Clinton over Russian collusion allegations

Donald Trump's campaign was accused of conspiring with Russian agents to influence the 2016 election.

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Ukraine war: The dangers faced by front line fighters in Kharkiv

A month into the war, Mark and Vlad, both 22, show the BBC the perils they face every day in Kharkiv.

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Ukraine war: Digging a grave for my stepfather, killed in Mariupol

Viktoria’s stepfather died when the car taking him to hospital was blown up during fighting in Mariupol.

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Zimbabwe by-elections: New party, same fears of dirty tricks

A host of by-elections present a key test for the new opposition and the country's democratic credentials.

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Zelensky: How Ukraine's president uses addresses to set his agenda

In 10 parliaments over two weeks Ukraine's leader has used shame and national trauma to set a global agenda.

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Ukraine war: Destruction of cities shown from above

In the month since Russia's military invaded, it has laid waste to cities across Ukraine.

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The Ukrainian refugee who loves to laugh at school in Poland

Ten-year-old Yana started school in Poland three weeks ago, after fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Russian journalist Oksana Baulina killed in Kyiv shelling

Oksana Baulina died while filming destruction caused by Russian shelling in a Kyiv neighbourhood.

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Albright - a trailblazer for women on the world stage

Originally born in Czechoslovakia, Albright became a trailblazer for women on the world stage.

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Uganda's Batwa people: Evicted from a forest to help save gorillas

The struggle of Uganda's Batwa people three decades after they were forced from their ancestral home.

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A month in Ukraine: 'All normal life is gone'

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford travelled around Ukraine as the war started and lives were shattered.

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Teamsters: A sleeping American giant now spoiling for a fight

Teamsters were once known for Jimmy Hoffa and ties to the mob. Their new boss wants to take on Amazon.

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The Russians trapped on a Thai island as war rages in Ukraine

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Phuket, unable to go home.

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Driver in pick-up truck flipped by Texas tornado

Watch the moment the vehicle is tossed in the air by the twister as storms swept across Texas.

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Florida governor rejects transgender swimmer's win

Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs a proclamation recognising runner-up Emma Weyant as the winner of the highest US national college swimming title.

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A bomb hit this theatre hiding hundreds - here's how one woman survived

The BBC speaks to survivors of the Mariupol theatre attack, who describe for the first time what happened.

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Disney staff stage walkout over Florida gender law

Protest organisers want the company to do more to oppose the recently passed "Don't Say Gay" bill.

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The 3 Russian cyber-attacks the West most fears

US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario?

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Evangelicalism & Brazil: The religious movement that spread through a national team

Evangelicalism within Brazil's national football team has been on the rise, mirroring a wider trend across the country.

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Asakaa: How drill music found a new home in Ghana

Asakaa, or Ghana drill, is the latest hot sound from Africa, following the global success of Afrobeats.

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Ukraine: Impossible choices for surrogate mothers and parents

Hundreds of Ukrainian women are pregnant with other people's children - creating a web of complex problems.

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Lake Keowee: Police refuse to charge South Carolina man over boat shooting

Nathan Drew Morgan was fatally shot by his rescuer after being pulled from a lake in South Carolina.

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Texas is battling over 170 wildfires

Over the past week, wildfires have burned over 100,000 acres across the US state.

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Ukraine war: Russian soldiers fire on Kherson protesters

Protesters in Kherson scattered as explosions are heard and shots were fired by Russian soldiers.

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The hunt for Nigerians who can change into cats

One man is challenging Nigerians' belief in magic after a wave of killings that has gripped the country.

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Omicron vs Zero-Covid: How long can China hold on?

China's worst outbreak in two years has got some questioning how long it can hang on to its strategy.

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Oscars 2022: Five ways the Academy is trying to stay relevant

The Academy Awards return this Sunday, but they face a battle to raise their viewing figures.

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Not smart but clever? The return of 'dumbphones'

Why sales of very basic mobile phones, without apps and internet connection, are increasing.

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Ukraine conflict: The wounded children of Putin's war

Survivors from the bombardment of Mariupol are bearing the physical and mental scars of the conflict.

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Inside a children's hospital and pressure on Russian artists - Ukraine war round-up

Ukrainian children suffer in hospital, and musicians are banned from Russian radio for opposing the war.

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Ukraine war: Mariupol terror will go down in history - Zelensky

The president of Ukraine condemns Russia's actions in the besieged of the port city of Mariupol.

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William and Kate arrive in Belize for jubilee Caribbean tour

The couple were all smiles as they began their week-long tour celebrating the Platinum Jubilee.

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Canada mosque: Worshippers stop axe wielding attacker

Police have charged a 24-year-old man in what they allege was a "hate-motivated incident".

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Ukraine war: Western agents seek to get inside Putin's head

Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine shook the West. Now its leaders are trying to predict his next move.

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War in Ukraine: Anti-war opinions can cost Russians their jobs

The BBC hears from three people whose opposition to the war cost them their employment.

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Anonymous: How hackers are trying to undermine Putin

The BBC speaks to hacktivists about past and future attacks in their "cyber war" against Vladimir Putin.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge - the story of its opening 90 years ago

On its 90th anniversary, the grandson of the iconic bridge's designer reveals what he went through to get it built.

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'I'm Australian but Ukraine is part of my identity'

Despite being half a world away, Ukrainian-Australians say the war feels unbearably close.

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Breakdancing changed my life

A dancer from Vietnam says breaking kept him away from drugs and helped him deal with family problems.

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French elections: Putin's war gives Macron boost in presidential race

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shaken up France's presidential elections, with only three weeks to go.

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Tanzania viewpoint: What President Samia has achieved in her first year

After years of authoritarian rule, there are signs of change under the country's first female leader.

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Ukraine war: From wedding dresses to camouflage capes

A group of Ukrainian seamstresses who fled the war are helping by making camouflage capes for soldiers.

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Hong Kong: 'My employer kicked me out because I caught Covid'

'Lenlen' is one of several foreign domestic workers made homeless amid Hong Kong's Covid wave.

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Ukraine war: Jewish children airlifted to Israel

In Israel, some 90 Ukrainian children have been dressing up for the joyful Jewish holiday of Purim.

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War in Ukraine: America is learning the art of humility

Forget shock and awe, this is an era of caution for a superpower using diplomacy not military force.

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Ukraine war: Empty prams lined up in Lviv for children killed in war

Each of the 109 prams in Lviv are a tribute to the number of children who have died in the war so far.

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Putin's Moscow rally and terror in Mariupol: Ukraine war daily round-up

Russia's president stokes patriotic fervour as rescuers seek survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing.

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War in Ukraine: Talking to a Ukrainian mother and her child who fled to Poland

Krystyna Tynkalyuk is trying to explain to her three-year-old why they can't go back home to see her father.

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Ukraine: Elegant Odesa is transformed by efforts to deter Russians

As Russian warships circle off the coast, Odesans face a difficult decision on whether to leave.

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

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

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Covid-19: Is the world ready for a great re-opening?

We asked our journalists around the world to give us a snapshot of life two years into the pandemic.

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Ukraine conflict round-up: Putin's peace demands and a new 'Russian wall'

Rescue workers search for survivors of the Mariupol theatre bombing as Russia's advance grinds on.

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Child, 13, driving pickup in deadly Texas crash that killed nine

A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say.

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Shells rain down on Kharkiv as Ukraine's army stands firm

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville and Darren Conway are in Kharkiv, where Ukraine's army has repelled Russia for three weeks.

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Ukraine conflict: Putin lays out his demands in Turkish phone call

Russia's president revealed his peace conditions in a phone call - the BBC spoke to someone who listened in.

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In pictures: 2022 Sony World Photography Awards

The winners of the Open category of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.

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Covid: Why US students are staging walkouts over masks

Schools across the US are dropping mask mandates - but students are divided over the issue.

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Hijab verdict: What it means for religious freedom in India

A court has ruled the hijab is not "essential" to Islam, but who should make such a decision?

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Ukraine conflict: Biden brands Putin a 'war criminal'

The off-the-cuff remark prompts Russia to call the comment "unforgiveable rhetoric".

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War in Ukraine: Fourth Russian general killed - Zelensky

The news raises questions on why senior Russian officers are getting so close to the fighting.

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Ukraine war: Russia attacks theatre sheltering civilians, Mariupol says

The building in the besieged city of Mariupol was sheltering up to 1,200 people, the deputy mayor says.

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Stormzy tour review: Star praises fans who waited two years to see him

The star thanks fans who held onto tickets for two years as his Heavy Is The Head tour launches.

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New Zealand border to reopen from next month, PM Ardern says

PM Jacinda Ardern says they are 'ready to welcome the world back', beginning with Australians.

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Afghans turn to cryptocurrencies amid US sanctions

US sanctions, failing banks, and the drying up of foreign aid have left Afghanistan's economy in tatters.

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Brittney Griner: How did a US basketball star just vanish?

Brittney Griner, widely considered the best female player of all time, has been detained in Russia.

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Ukraine war: Two women in Kyiv tower blocks record their new life under siege

Two Ukrainian women have kept a video diary recording their new lives while under attack from Russia.

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The tragedy of Afghanistan's malnourished children

The country's very youngest are casualties of a hunger crisis.

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NYC's Met opera house hosts concert in support of Ukraine

The Metropolitan Opera holds a concert for Ukraine, opening with the war-torn country's national anthem.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 20 of Russia's invasion

Three PMs visit Kyiv, while staff at a hospital in Mariupol say they are being held like hostages.

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Ukraine war: European leaders risk train ride to meet Zelensky

Three European PMs and the head of Poland's ruling party make a hazardous journey to Kyiv for talks.

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'Double tap' attacks in Yemen's civil war

The country has seen some of the worst violence of the conflict in the past 12 months.

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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 19 of Russia's invasion

Drone footage shows destruction of Mariupol, and protesters target an oligarch's London mansion.

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Ukraine war: Pub dedicated to Hemingway destroyed in Kharkiv

The Old Hem pub in Kharkiv was a well-known hangout for young poets and musicians.

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Ukraine war: Demonstrator disrupts Russia's flagship evening news broadcast

The placard she held read: “Stop the war, don’t believe propaganda, they’re lying to you”.

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Pensioner arrested after dismembered body found in New York

Surveillance footage showed a woman riding an electric wheelchair while sitting on a human leg.

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Poland feels the strain of Ukraine's refugees

The eastern town of Zamosc has welcomed thousands of refugees but locals wonder how long they can cope.

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Brent Renaud: Friend of US journalist killed in Ukraine speaks to BBC

Mea last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine.

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Dudula: How South African anger has focused on foreigners

Support seems to be growing for two groups who are campaigning against undocumented foreign nationals.

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War in Ukraine: 'No one wants to die' - meeting Ukraine's teenage soldiers

Young volunteers swap their studies for assault rifles as they prepare to defend Kyiv from Russian forces.

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Russia sanctions: How the measures have changed daily life

Prices are rising in Russia and some goods are harder to buy. Here are ways sanctions are affecting daily life.

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Isak Munda: The Orissa labourer who became a YouTube star

Isak Munda says the platform has changed his life since he started posting videos.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'urban landscape'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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Indian evacuee: The kindness of Ukrainians saved my life

From an airstrike bunker to his mum's relieved hugs, Vishnu tells how he and his dog fled Ukraine to India.

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Will Russia's attack on Ukraine help thaw US-Venezuela relations?

The ban on Russian oil exports is causing prices to surge, and leaders are revisiting some awkward friendships.

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Roman Abramovich: Rabbi investigated over Portuguese citizenship

Daniel Litvak helped Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich obtain Portuguese citizenship in 2021.

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Ranveer Brar: The chef who wants coriander as India's national herb

Chef Ranveer Brar's petition to recognise "the superstar of our kitchen" has been signed by thousands.

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Ukraine: How China is censoring online discussion of the war

The authorities are struggling to keep a lid on pro- and anti-Russian views being discussed online.

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Australia floods: 'I'm angry it's happening again'

Australians are reeling from one of their worst natural disasters, but many despair at a sense of déjà vu.

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Disney apologises for 'silence' on 'Don't Say Gay' bill

It comes after the BBC is shown a letter which also claims "gay affection" is cut from Pixar content.

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Battle for Mykolaiv: 'We are winning this fight, but not this war'

In the southern city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian forces are battling to stop the Russian advance.

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Man returns to totally destroyed neighbourhood

In Kharkiv, a former resident takes a look around and sees the damage from Russia's assault.

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Ukraine war: 'I have 20 children here, please send help'

Tens of thousands of children in Ukrainian state care are in desperate need to get out of the country.

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Twitter blocks Russian claims on hospital attack

Posts from the Russian embassy in the UK claiming the bombing of a maternity hospital was faked have been taken down.

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Watch: Our correspondent on the front line, with Ukraine’s troops

The BBC spent a week with Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv as they fight to stop a further Russian advance.

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Ukraine: Preparing to defend Odesa

The Ukrainians who have exchanged practising law for making Molotov cocktails.

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Police bodycam shows Black Panther director Ryan Coogler's arrest

Coogler was mistaken for a bank robber when he gave a written note to a teller - and was detained

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IS confirms leader Qurayshi's death and names successor

The US says Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi blew himself up during a raid in Syria last month.

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Use Russian money to rebuild Ukraine, says bank chief

In BBC interview Ukraine central bank boss proposes long list of extra financial sanctions on Russia

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War in Ukraine: IMF approves $1.4bn emergency funding

The country is expected to see a deep recession this year due to the impact of the Russian invasion.

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Israel's Bennett plays peacemaker in Ukraine-Russia war

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is an unlikely mediator between Kyiv and Moscow, Tom Bateman says.

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US Border Patrol finds dozens of snakes and reptiles in man's outfit

The snakes and horned lizards were "concealed in the man's jacket, pants pockets and groin area".

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Ukraine war: Children of the Soviet era running from Russia

A veteran of the Soviet-Afghan war is among many older Ukrainians now seeking refuge abroad.

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Ros Atkins on... food price rises and the Ukraine war

Ros Atkins looks at why global food price rises appear inevitable as a consequence of Russia invading Ukraine.

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South Korea: Opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president

Yoon Suk-yeol (R) beat the ruling party's Lee Jae-myung (L) following a close-run race.

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Russia-Ukraine war: US doctors teach civilians how to treat wounds

Nelya Melnitchouk is a US doctor who's helping train civilians in her homeland to treat war wounds.

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Ukraine: Family escapes Kharkiv to Poland to treat daughter's cancer

After four days on the run, three-year-old Polina and her mother have made it out of Ukraine.

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Ros Atkins on… The UK’s refugee response

Ros Atkins looks at the UK's response to refugees fleeing Ukraine, and its family visa scheme.

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Guy Reffitt: First trial of US Capitol riot ends with conviction

The first person to face trial over the 6 January storming of the US Capitol is found guilty on all counts.

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Zelensky's moments: From TV star to wartime leader

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian who had no experience of politics when elected, has emerged as a convincing war leader.

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Ukraine war: Civilians leave Irpin after days of fighting

The town of Irpin has been devastated after days of heavy fighting and bombardment from Russian forces.

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War in Ukraine: Russia says it may cut gas supplies if oil ban goes ahead

A top official says Russia may close its gas lines to Germany if the West halts oil imports.

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Femicide detectives: 'Counting bodies is the best place to start'

Many countries do not record femicide - the most extreme form of gender-based violence - so activists are doing it themselves.

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War in Ukraine: Crisis is unleashing 'hell on earth' for food prices

The Ukraine war could push millions closer to starvation, the boss of the World Food Programme says.

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Why misogyny is at the heart of South Korea's presidential elections

Disgruntled young men who resent feminism are the focus of candidates vying to be president.

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Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?

Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector.

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Ukraine: Documenting the war on TikTok

Valerisssh has posted videos online of her standing outside shelled buildings.

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Iowa tornadoes: Seven people killed, including two children

Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.

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War in Ukraine: Four times Russians have stood up for Ukraine

Videos from social media show some Russian citizens, at home and abroad, protesting the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Chernobyl workers' 12-day ordeal under Russian guard

The nuclear power plant was seized on day one of Russia's invasion, and workers have not left since.

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Twitter is part of our war effort - Ukraine minister

Ukraine's youngest cabinet minister, 31-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov, is leading a cyber-battle against Russia.

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Ukraine war: The TikToker spreading viral videos

A Ukrainian 20-year-old has had tens of millions of views on videos she's shared of fighting there.

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Ashneer Grover: Bitter BharatPe feud worries India's booming start-ups

Many entrepreneurs whose start-ups were big successes are battling with their boards for supremacy.

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Ukraine invasion: The children with cancer fleeing war at home

The NGO Herosi are trying to find places for the patients in medical care across Europe.

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Ukraine invasion: Volunteers 'working on autopilot'

Within hours of Russia’s invasion, all over Ukraine, volunteers offered their services.

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War in Ukraine: Taking cover in a town under attack

Jeremy Bowen was on the frontline in Irpin, as residents came under Russian fire while trying to flee.

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Ukraine invasion: Military couple marry on the frontline

Lesya and Valeri, both civil defence volunteers, tied the knot at a checkpoint near Kyiv.

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From Grozny to Aleppo to Ukraine, Russia meets resistance with more firepower

Russia answers resistance with big guns and sieges. Ukrainians pray that will not happen to them, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv.

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Why doesn't Ukraine attack the Russian convoy? And other questions

Correspondents and experts answer questions from readers on the BBC News website

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European peace seems as fragile as ever

The shifting of European history's tectonic plates is not really that unexpected, explains Kevin Connolly.

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Russia oligarchs: The mega-rich men facing global sanctions

President Putin has for years warned Russia's richest to protect themselves against sanctions.

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Concern for basketball star detained in Russia

WNBA side Phoenix Mercury are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health" after she was detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges.

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War in Ukraine: Zelensky slams Nato over rejection of no-fly zone

Zelensky said Nato has given Russia "a green light" to continue bombing Ukrainian towns and cities.

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Ukraine war: Ukraine can absolutely win against Russia - Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells the BBC the Ukrainian people's defeat is not inevitable.

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War in Ukraine: UK woman on husband barred from leaving Ukraine

Nicola's husband home was barred from returning home to London from Ukraine due to martial law.

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Facebook hits out at Russia blocking its platforms

The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day nine

Europe’s largest nuclear plant seized. Here's what you need to know after day nine of the war.

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Adulation and scandal... but arguably cricket's best ever bowler

Why Shane Warne was one of cricket's greatest ever players, and also one of its most colourful characters.

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Ukraine conflict: Drone shows extent of damage in Borodyanka

Footage shows how flats and Russian military vehicles were destroyed in Borodyanka.

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Biden imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, 'Putin's cronies'

President Putin's spokesman is one of the latest Russians targeted in the new round of sanctions.

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Ros Atkins on...Russian gas and oil

Ros Atkins looks at how Russian gas and oil connects to war in Ukraine, and EU efforts to cut ties with Russia.

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Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer Brett Hankinson found not guilty in deadly raid

Brett Hankinson, who fired 10 shots during the incident, has been cleared of endangerment.

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Ukraine conflict: Telling my children why dad joined the war - Kyiv mother

Olena Gnes says it is important for her children to know their father joined Ukraine's defence unit.

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Ukraine conflict: Before and after images reveal Russian destruction

These images show the aftermath of devastating Russian missile attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine.

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Crab.e.cam: The underwater crab videos captivating Australia

When an Australian fisherman tied a GoPro to his crab net, he never expected the footage to go viral.

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Ukraine crisis: What sanctions could West still impose on Russia?

The measures are tougher than anything Vladimir Putin has faced. But more could be coming.

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H&M temporarily suspends all sales in Russia

One of the world's biggest fashion retailers said it was deeply concerned about conflict in Ukraine.

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Ericsson breached US deal over Iraq corruption probe

The firm's disclosure about possible payments to IS is branded "insufficient" by US authorities.

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Kim Kardashian declared legally single in divorce with Ye

The famous couple were married nearly eight years ago and share four children.

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Ukraine conflict: ‘I’m water fasting with my wife so that my child can eat’

Hussain is in Kherson, Ukraine, and says he has to fast to be able to feed his child due to diminishing supplies.

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‘Terror against Ukraine’: Residents flee as rockets rain down on Kharkiv

As Russia pounds Ukraine's second largest city with artillery, residents flee or hunker underground.

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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day six

TV tower attacked in Kiev and horror in Kharkiv. Here's what you need to know after day six of the war.

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Russian oligarch Fridman warns sanctions will not stop war

But Mikhail Fridman avoids criticising President Putin as it could be risky for himself and staff.

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Ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars sinks off the Azores

A ship carrying thousands of luxury cars has sunk nearly two weeks after it caught fire.

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Ukraine: Putin's miscalculations could see him strike harder

The Russian leader has always refused to back down in the past, says the BBC's John Simpson.

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Ukraine conflict: Kyiv TV tower struck by Russian missile

Authorities say five people were killed in the Russian attack on the civilian-run tower in the capital.

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