US warns key Ukrainian town could fall to Russia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68313306
February 16, 2024, 2:21 AM
The US and Ukraine admit Ukrainian troops are running out of ammunition in the eastern town of Avdiivka.
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Methane mega-leak exposed in Kazakhstan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68166298
February 16, 2024, 12:27 AM
Extremely potent greenhouse gas leaked from a Kazakh well for over six months.
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Millions of donkeys killed each year to make medicine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68230069
February 15, 2024, 10:49 PM
A market for a traditional medicine made from donkey skin is fuelling the slaughter of working animals.
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FBI source charged with lying about Biden bribe claims
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68313086
February 16, 2024, 12:36 AM
The informant allegedly lied about Joe Biden and his son receiving bribes from Burisma, a Ukrainian firm.
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Trump to face first criminal trial in March
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68311139
February 15, 2024, 6:26 PM
A New York judge refused to dismiss a hush money case against the former president and set the trial for 25 March.
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Greece legalises same-sex marriage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68310126
February 15, 2024, 10:54 PM
Parliament's vote for equality in marriage and adoption was opposed by the Greek Orthodox Church.
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Gaza hospital in 'catastrophic' state as Israeli troops raid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68304979
February 15, 2024, 8:29 PM
IDF says it has found "dozens of terrorists" after raiding the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis.
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Robert Hur to testify before House Republicans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68313088
February 16, 2024, 3:39 AM
He will be asked about his report of Joe Biden's handling of classified files, but questions will likely focus on the president's mental fitness.
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Senegal election delay ruled unlawful
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68310131
February 15, 2024, 10:37 PM
The Constitutional Court annuls President Macky Sall's decree moving this month's vote to December.
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Norway mass killer Breivik loses bid to end isolation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68310127
February 15, 2024, 5:36 PM
Anders Breivik killed eight people with a car bomb in Oslo and shot dead 69 at a youth camp in 2011.
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A dispute led to gunfire in Kansas City, police say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68308372
February 15, 2024, 5:37 PM
One person died in Wednesday's shooting. Of the 22 injured, at least half were under the age of 16.
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Trump prosecutor rebukes claim of improper relationship with lawyer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-us-canada-68280133
February 15, 2024, 2:25 PM
A judge could remove Fani Willis from the Georgia election fraud case because of an alleged improper relationship.
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Seychelles drops opposition leader's witchcraft case
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68307827
February 15, 2024, 6:50 PM
Patrick Herminie, who wants to run for the presidency, says the case was politically motivated.
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Tribute to black women wins at Rio Carnival parade
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68304463
February 15, 2024, 11:05 AM
Samba school Viradouro is crowned champion of the highly contested event held at Rio's Sambadrome.
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Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68306915
February 15, 2024, 6:47 PM
BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza.
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Exclusive video: Trauma at every turn for Gaza’s exhausted paramedics
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68280216
February 13, 2024, 1:04 AM
BBC News Arabic followed three first responders working under intense bombardment in the first month of the war.
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Biden says Israel must protect vulnerable in Rafah
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68281213
February 13, 2024, 12:05 PM
The US president says Israeli operations in the Gazan city must include a plan to protect civilians.
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Israel’s Rafah assault looms, but with no plan yet for civilians
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68274757
February 12, 2024, 5:58 PM
Aid agencies say there is nowhere safe to move the 1.5 million people now sheltering in the city.
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What we know about Israel's Rafah hostage rescue raid
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68276452
February 12, 2024, 5:50 PM
Israeli commandos rescued two men in an operation that reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians.
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Why is Rafah the new focus in Gaza war?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68272136
February 12, 2024, 6:57 AM
Israel says it will expand its military operations all the way south into Rafah.
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Prince Harry tries a sit-ski on the slopes in Canada
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68303597
February 15, 2024, 8:14 AM
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the training camp for the 2025 Invictus Games on Wednesday.
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Video shows chaos after car crashes into hospital
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68292320
February 14, 2024, 12:12 PM
The driver was killed and five others injured when a vehicle collided into an emergency ward in Texas.
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Cop dressed as teddy bear pounces on Valentine’s Day
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68291661
February 15, 2024, 4:11 AM
The undercover policeman showed up at the house of an alleged drug dealer, bearing a fake gift.
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Video appears to show Ukraine sea drones hit Russian ship
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68292319
February 14, 2024, 11:26 AM
The video released by the Ukraine's military intelligence agency appears to be filmed by cameras onboard the drones.
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A hailstorm in the desert? What's going on in UAE?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68289580
February 13, 2024, 7:32 PM
Large hailstones covered roads as a rare weather phenomenon hit the United Arab Emirates.
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Farmers' protests: Indian police fire tear gas at protesters
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68289608
February 13, 2024, 8:35 PM
Thousands of farmers are marching from neighbouring states to Delhi demanding assured prices for their crops.
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Whisky takes a shot at China's Baijiu-ruled market
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68236672
February 15, 2024, 11:36 PM
Western alcoholic drinks are trying to take on baijiu, which dominates the country's spirits market.
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The KGB spy who rubbed shoulders with French elites for decades
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68305050
February 16, 2024, 12:34 AM
Philippe Grumbach worked for the KGB for 35 years - while rubbing shoulders with the crème de la crème of French society.
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The epic voyage of a daring Mughal princess
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68302765
February 16, 2024, 12:01 AM
Gulbadan Begum's one-of-a-kind pilgrimage to the holy cities of Islam is shrouded in mystery. Here's why.
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Cowries, cups and crafts: Africa's top shots
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68295354
February 16, 2024, 12:49 AM
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.
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Why Putin's backing for Biden is not what it seems
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68303231
February 15, 2024, 1:24 PM
Had he backed a Trump presidency, it would have been a bigger gift for Joe Biden, says Steve Rosenberg.
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Ukraine battles frostbite and shell shortage in ruined town
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68298854
February 15, 2024, 2:17 PM
After months of heavy fighting, Russian forces appear close to surrounding the ruins of Avdiivka.
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French migration row engulfs island in Indian Ocean
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68292604
February 15, 2024, 12:05 AM
The island of Mayotte becomes the latest battleground in France over the laws on immigration.
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Face to face with inmates in El Salvador's mega-jail
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68244963
February 15, 2024, 2:07 AM
The BBC’s Leire Ventas is granted rare access to Cecot, a secretive maximum security prison.
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