Thursday 29 February 2024

Bolivia floods: Homes destroyed and animals rescued

The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain.

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Pentagon chief grilled over secret hospital stay

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledged a "breakdown in notifications" about his health problems.

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Strasbourg Christmas market attack trial begins

Four men are on trial in connection with the deadly attack, in which five people were killed in 2018.

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Wednesday 28 February 2024

Moon lander pictured on its side with snapped leg

The Odysseus robot broke a leg on touchdown but continues to stream data back to Earth

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Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time

Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media.

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Tuesday 27 February 2024

Netanyahu and Biden spar over Israel-Gaza war support

Israel's PM says Americans back the war with Hamas, despite President Biden arguing it could "lose support".

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Navalny lawyer reportedly arrested in Moscow

Vasily Dubkov, who represented the Russian activist, was arrested for "violating public order", reports say.

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Nato allies reject Macron idea of troops to Ukraine

The US and the UK are among those to say they will not deploy troops after remarks by Emmanuel Macron.

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Alabama's legislature pushes to protect IVF

Republicans will introduce a bill designed to protect access, after a court ruling cast doubt on its availability.

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Monday 26 February 2024

US airman dies after setting himself on fire at Israeli embassy

Secret Service agents extinguished the flames during the incident on Sunday afternoon.

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23 jailed over child deaths linked to cough syrup

The Uzbekistan judgement also gives compensation to families of children who died or became disabled.

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Sunday 25 February 2024

At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack

It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants.

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'Fewer children will be born': Alabama embryo ruling divides devout Christians

After Alabama rules that frozen embryos are children, some fertility patients pray that lawmakers find a solution.

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Saturday 24 February 2024

The blind Ukrainian amputee whose wife's voice kept him alive

Serhiy suffered catastrophic injuries - including losing both his legs - when an anti-tank mine blew up his vehicle.

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US and UK carry out new strikes on Yemen's Houthis

The US says the allies targeted 18 sites, including missile storages, drones and radars.

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Zelensky insists Ukraine will win on war anniversary

Western leaders are in Kyiv in a show of solidarity as the country grapples with a range of setbacks.

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Trump speaks to activists as South Carolina votes in election race

The ex-president is the clear front-runner in South Carolina - but his rival Nikki Haley vows not to give up.

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Friday 23 February 2024

Early videos of Valencia fire show how flames spread

Experts say highly flammable cladding may have helped the fire spread.

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Suspected gas leak hurts eight at Sweden security HQ

Hundreds of security service workers are evacuated after reports of a strange smell in the building.

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Thursday 22 February 2024

US teen segregated over hairstyle gets choked up

Darryl George has been in in school isolation for the length of his locs hairstyle since August.

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X admits to taking down India farmers' protest posts

The micro-blogging site says it did so after receiving orders from the Indian government.

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Frozen antimatter may reveal origins of Universe

Positronium has the potential to revolutionise physics but the elusive substance had been too hot to handle.

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Wednesday 21 February 2024

Israeli report says Hamas sexual crimes 'systematic'

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel found "identical patterns" at 7 October attack sites.

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US to Sanction Russia for Death of Putin Rival Who Left Atheism to Follow Christ 

The Biden administration is pledging to hold Russia accountable for the untimely death of Vladimir Putin's chief political rival, Alexei Navalny.

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Russia 'struggling with supply of weapons' for war

Reports of Russian shortages come as concerns over the provision of Western weapons to Ukraine mount.

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Tuesday 20 February 2024

Sudanese Christian Slaves Saved in Modern-Day Underground Railroad: ‘It’s Extremely Dangerous Work’

An organization combatting Christian persecution across the globe recently announced it helped free 1,500 Sudanese slaves last year, bringing the total liberated over the past three decades to over 100,000.

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MN Tackles Huge Disparity in Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls, Other States Follow Suit

According to the most recent research, black women and girls make up only seven percent of the U.S. population, yet, in 2022, they accounted for 18 percent of all missing persons cases. One state is now tackling this issue head-on. 

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Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke jailed for child abuse

The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children.

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Monday 19 February 2024

Landslide kills 25 after heavy snow in Afghanistan

Rescuers with shovels and axes are trying to find survivors in the country's eastern province.

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Sunday 18 February 2024

Israel sets deadline for ground offensive in Rafah

A war cabinet member says unless Hamas frees all hostages by 10 March an assault will begin in Rafah.

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More than 50 dead in PNG tribal ambush

Papua New Guinea has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.

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British Museum facing online calls to return Easter Island statue

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island.

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African hero Nyerere honoured by new statue

African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.

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Saturday 17 February 2024

The Oscar-winning film that captured Navalny's life and possible death

The director of the 2022 Oscar-winning film speaks of his shock at the death of Alexei Navalny.

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Churchgoing Has Some Pretty Incredible Results When It Comes to Happiness, Survey Finds

A new poll found a near-record low of Americans are “very satisfied” with their lives, with just 47% of adults expressing high fulfillment and contentedness.

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Gaza ceasefire talks not very promising, says Qatar

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to carry on the war against Hamas regardless of international pressure.

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Navalny's team accuses Russia of 'hiding' his body

An ally of the opposition activist, who died on Friday, says officials are "trying to cover traces".

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Friday 16 February 2024

Is Russia about to win another victory in Ukraine?

With Russia on the verge of taking Avdiivka, the Ukrainians have tough choices to make.

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Navalny's moments of defiance as Putin's fiercest critic

See key moments in Alexei Navalny's career as an outspoken critic of President Putin.

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Thursday 15 February 2024

Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza.

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UK Leaders Reject 'Conversion Therapy' Ban: 'An Attack on Fundamental Freedoms'

Lawmakers in the U.K. have largely voted against a "conversion therapy" ban that would penalize anyone who attempts to help people seeking freedom from unwanted same-sex attraction or gender confusion.

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Norway mass killer Breivik loses bid to end isolation

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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Wednesday 14 February 2024

London Police Threaten to Arrest More Christian Street Preachers

In what has seemingly become a normal occurrence in the United Kingdom, a member of London's Metropolitan Police force threatened to arrest Christian street preachers who were accused by a bystander of making "homophobic" comments. 

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Top Republican warns of 'serious' national security threat

The White House said the threat is not imminent and will brief congressional leaders on Thursday.

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Russia arrests German for carrying cannabis gummy bears

The German national, 38, was arrested after six cannabis edibles were found in his rucksack.

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Men's conference: How some Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

All men are invited to this mostly imaginary conference on Valentine's Day but women are banned.

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Tuesday 13 February 2024

Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.

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NASA Detects Big Sunspot Cluster: Risk Rising for Solar Storm That Could Fry the Power Grid

NASA has identified a large cluster of sunspots or dark spots on the sun that have grown in size over the last month and could increase the risk of the Earth experiencing strong solar flares. 

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Ransomware attack hits dozens of Romanian hospitals

Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper.

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Monday 12 February 2024

Palestinians sheltering in Rafah fear impending Israeli ground offensive

The UN warns an assault on the city where more than a million people are sheltering would be "terrifying".

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Gaza war: What we know about Israel's Rafah hostage rescue raid

Israeli commandos rescued two men in an operation that reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians.

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Sunday 11 February 2024

Trump says he would not protect Nato allies who do not pay bills

Donald Trump says he would "encourage" Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to Nato members not paying their share.

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Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there.

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Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets.

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Saturday 10 February 2024

Lunar New Year, from Beijing to New York

Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon.

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Horror as Scottish Parents Could Reportedly Be Jailed For Refusing Kids' Gender Transitions

A free speech watchdog is warning about a new proposal in Scotland that could reportedly lead parents to be imprisoned for refusing to comply with gender transitions for their children.

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Hungary president resigns live on TV over child abuse pardon

Katalin Novak steps down live on TV after pardoning man jailed for covering up sexual abuse at a children's home.

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Friday 9 February 2024

World record for matchstick Eiffel Tower after U-turn

A French enthusiast who built the tower was previously told it had not qualified for the record.

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US Senator Chris Coons finds doppelganger in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Olaf Scholz, in the US to rally Ukraine aid, couldn't miss a chance to take a photo with his twin.

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Jowie Irungu convicted of murdering Monica Kimani, as Jacque Maribe acquitted by Kenyan court

The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago.

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Thursday 8 February 2024

Biden 'wilfully retained' classified files but will not be charged

The investigation began more than a year ago after secret documents were found at Mr Biden's home and former office.

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'Mayflower Church' Finds a Home: TX Church Invites Chinese Refugees to Use Its Facility

After a five-year journey to freedom, the members of a Chinese church who fled persecution from the communist regime found a place to freely worship together after a West Texas congregation opened its doors to them. 

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What does Vladimir Putin gain from his Tucker Carlson interview?

The Russian leader's first interview with Western media since invading Ukraine comes at an opportune time.

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State of emergency declared in Iceland after volcanic eruption

Thousands of people are being urged to conserve hot water after key pipes were damaged.

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Wednesday 7 February 2024

French matchstick Eiffel Tower record bid ruled out over wrong matches

A French enthusiast who wanted to beat the world record is told he used the wrong matches.

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10,000 Christians Cry Out to God in Lebanon: 'Louder Than the Blast of Bombs'

Deep in the capital of Lebanon, thousands of Christians recently gathered together to praise Jesus in a first-of-its-kind, one-night worship experience that organizers say became "a beacon of hope and joy" for the Middle East. 

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Could the Houthis sabotage undersea cables?

Yemen's UN-backed government warns of the threat to crucial communication links under the Red Sea.

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Tuesday 6 February 2024

Tucker Carlson to interview Russia's Putin

The ex-Fox News host will be the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Michigan school shooter's mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent ever convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by their child.

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Tucker Carlson: Russian state media revels in Moscow visit

The ex-Fox News host is in Moscow, as speculation grows that he may interview Vladimir Putin.

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Monday 5 February 2024

Footballer Dani Alves's rape trial begins in Spain

The ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender denies the assault, saying the sex was consensual.

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King Charles III Has Cancer and Is Receiving Treatment, Buckingham Palace Says

King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said Monday. Less than 18 months into his reign he will suspend public duties but will continue with state business, and won't be handing over his constitutional roles as head of state.

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Drone attack kills six Kurdish-led fighters at US base in east Syria

A Kurdish-led force blamed Iran-backed militias for the strike on a training centre in Deir al-Zour.

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Sunday 4 February 2024

Parisians vote for rise in parking fees for SUVs

The vote was called by mayor Anne Hidalgo, who says SUVs are dangerous and bad for the environment.

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Parents Sue School District For Allegedly Transitioning Daughter in Secret: 'You Don't Get to Lie to the Parents About Anything'

Michigan parents are suing a public school district over the claim district employees began socially transitioning their daughter without their consent, purportedly concealing these efforts in the process.

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Atmospheric river: Evacuations ahead of 'life-threatening' California storm

People in some areas are told to evacuate ahead of "one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory".

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Saturday 3 February 2024

Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed

More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar.

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US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim filmed

Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq.

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Friday 2 February 2024

Man in French court over missing endangered monkeys

The 20-year-old suspect denies stealing 14 rare squirrel monkeys from a tropical zoo near Marseille.

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Watch: Italian mob boss' dramatic escape caught on camera

One of Europe's most wanted men, Marco Raduano, used knotted bed sheets to scale the prison walls in 2023.

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Thursday 1 February 2024

Pressure grows on Kosovo's Serbs with currency curb

The country's decision to drop the currency used by its Serb minority sparks fears of renewed tensions.

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German ex-spy chief investigated for right-wing extremism

Hans-Georg Maassen has said his party could work with the far right - breaking a taboo in German politics.

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