Fire truck drives through raging Texas wildfire
Flames tower above the road as thick smoke rises, in footage filmed by a local fire department. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4bQTyVf
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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Why Iranians look dimly on first chance to vote since unrest
Turnout is seen as a crucial test for the regime - but how far is the choice a real one? from BBC News https://bbc.in/3TgozKQ
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Grenfell-style cladding fear after Valencia fire
Construction pictures suggest the cladding used on the building may be of a type now banned in the UK. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3wwnvc...
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Ex-Guinea opposition leader named prime minister
Mamadou Oury Bah, who is due to set up a new government, says he will work to alleviate hardships. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3wsxEau
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
DNA test confirms dying man was Japan's most wanted
Alleged bomber Satoshi Kirishima's deathbed confession came after 49 years on the run. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3IeVzNn
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Depardieu faces new allegation of sexual assault
In the latest of a string of accusations, a set designer accuses the French actor of grabbing her in 2021. from BBC News https://bbc.in/49...
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Medical students find out school will be tuition-free
Students broke into cheers and tears as a former professor at a New York college announced a $1bn donation. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4...
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Monday, February 26, 2024
The Indians ‘duped’ into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Their families have appealed to the Indian government for help getting them back home. from BBC News https://bbc.in/4bP8RxG
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Sunday, February 25, 2024
In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival
The festival marks the end of Lunar New Year festivities - this year is Year of the Dragon. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42QEin8
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Israel mulls ceasefire plan as progress reported
It comes as police break up protests in Tel Aviv calling for the prime minister's resignation. from BBC News https://bbc.in/48oX32l
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Eiffel Tower set to reopen after six-day strike
Workers first walked out on Monday in a dispute over the way the tower was managed. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3UYjhoR
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Saturday, February 24, 2024
Defeat to Trump looms over Nikki Haley. So why stay in the race?
The Republican presidential candidate has vowed not to quit, raising speculation about her long shot campaign. from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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After Nonbinary Student’s Death, Schools Chief Defends Restrictive Gender Policies
By J. David Goodman and Edgar Sandoval from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3OQyJiY
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Gaza desperately needs more aid but agencies can’t cope
Paul Adams examines why agencies are unable to get desperately needed aid into the Gaza Strip. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3OVhs8b
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Friday, February 23, 2024
The young Bollywood star taking on Hollywood
Actress Alia Bhatt, adored by fans in India, is making her mark around the world. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3T6Oepq
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Witnesses recount horror of Valencia tower block fire
Firefighters In the Spanish city rescued some of those trapped, but were unable to save others. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3OSQDBy
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Palestinian gunmen kill one person in West Bank
Eight others were wounded when three gunmen opened fire on several vehicles, Israeli police say. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42PAcf5
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Kremlin lashes out after Biden aims barb at Putin
Moscow responds to Joe Biden's remarks about the Russian president at a California fundraiser. from BBC News https://bbc.in/48pUIUE
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Israeli strike on Damascus flat kills two - Syria
Israel's military has not commented on the reported attack on a building in the Syrian capital. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42Mkst7
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Alabama Rules Frozen Embryos Are Children, Raising Questions About Fertility Care
By Roni Caryn Rabin and Azeen Ghorayshi from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/3uICr7f
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The Wife of Haiti’s Assassinated President Is Accused in His Killing
By David C. Adams and Andre Paultre from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3SSYgcy
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Putin gifts luxury car to North Korea's Kim
The Kremlin says it was an Aurus, a full-sized sedan of the type used by the Russian president himself. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3T2ny...
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Brightest and hungriest black hole ever detected
Astronomers report an object that shines with a brightness equivalent to 500 trillion suns. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3uBDA0t
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Monday, February 19, 2024
Two police and a medic killed in Minnesota shooting
A lengthy standoff at a family home leaves three first responders dead - as well as the attacker. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3SLU9P5
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As Putin Threatens, Despair and Hedging in Europe
By David E. Sanger and Steven Erlanger from NYT World https://nyti.ms/49FpXfr
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'Brutal' donkey skin trade banned in 55 countries
Animal welfare charities welcome the African Union decision to ban the donkey skin trade across the continent. from BBC News https://bbc.i...
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Sunday, February 18, 2024
From Frigid Cells to Mystery Injections, Prison Imperiled Navalny’s Health
By Paul Sonne and Ivan Nechepurenko from NYT World https://nyti.ms/42GSNtN
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Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off
Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3wsIe...
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Tel Aviv protesters call on Netanyahu to resign
The Israeli prime minister's popularity has declined among Israelis after the 7 October Hamas attacks. from BBC News https://bbc.in/3T...
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Saturday, February 17, 2024
After Testimony in Atlanta, Willis Receives Both Praise and Condemnation
By Rick Rojas, Christian Boone and Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3wfrTge
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Trump hit where it hurts most in New York fraud ruling
A scathing judgment limits the former president's ability to do business in the city where he made his name. from BBC News https://bbc...
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Tucker Carlson’s Lesson in the Perils of Giving Airtime to an Autocrat
By Jim Rutenberg and Michael M. Grynbaum from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/49GLBAb
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Friday, February 16, 2024
D.A. Denies Improper Relationship With Special Trump Prosecutor
By Danny Hakim, Richard Fausset and Michael Levenson from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3UHFiYQ
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Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny dead, says prison service
Navalny, an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin, had been held in a Russian jail since 2021 on charges widely viewed as politically motivated...
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Brian Wilson's family seeks conservatorship
The Beach Boys star will "remain at home" and "continue to work" at his discretion, the family says. from BBC News htt...
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Israeli special forces enter Nasser hospital in Khan Younis
The Israeli military says it has credible intelligence hostages were held in Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. from BBC News https://bbc.in/...
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Deadly attack on Russian shopping centre near border
At least four people are reported killed in an air attack on the city of Belgorod, close to Ukraine. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42GfT3C ...
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Trump to appear at key hearing in hush money case
The US ex-leader may make a last-minute bid to get the case dismissed before it goes to trial in March. from BBC News https://bbc.in/42GfP...
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Tribute to black women wins at Rio Carnival parade
Samba school Viradouro is crowned champion of the highly contested event held at Rio's Sambadrome. from BBC News https://bbc.in/48nMAU...
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Video shows chaotic moments after car crashes into US emergency ward
The driver was killed and five others injured when a vehicle collided into an emergency ward in Texas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Video appears to show Ukrainian sea drones sink Russian landing ship
The video released by the Ukraine's military intelligence agency appears to be filmed by cameras onboard the drones. from BBC News - W...
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Super Bowl 2024 was most watched US TV broadcast since 1969 Moon landing
The Taylor Swift effect is thought to be a contributing factor as 123.4 million tuned in on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Monday, February 12, 2024
Dariush Mehrjui and Vahideh Mohammadifar: Man sentenced to death for murders of Iranian director and his wife
Dariush Mehjuri and his wife, Vahideh Mohammadifar, were stabbed to death in their home in October. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4...
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Watch: Kelce and Swift celebrate at the Super Bowl
The pop icon flew in from Japan to watch her boyfriend play in Las Vegas at the 2024 championship game. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Senegal election crisis: 'We feel betrayed by President Macky Sall'
Imams and protesters unite in anger at a poll delay rocking Senegal's democratic credentials. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UB...
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Sunday, February 11, 2024
Pope and Milei meet as Argentina gains first female saint
Argentine President Javier Milei had previously criticised the Pope's views on social justice. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/49...
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Nigerian bank chief Herbert Wigwe killed in US helicopter crash
The head of Nigeria's largest bank has been killed when a helicopter he was flying in crashed in California desert. from BBC News - Wo...
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Pakistan election: Final results give Khan-backed candidates lead
Both Mr Khan's party, which was barred from taking part, and his rival Nawaz Sharif are vying to form a government. from BBC News - Wo...
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Myanmar's military government enforces conscription law
Young people will have to serve at least two years in the army - which is struggling to contain insurgencies. from BBC News - World https:...
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Saturday, February 10, 2024
Ros Atkins on… How the Ukraine war has stagnated
Almost two years on from Russia’s invasion, the BBC’s analysis editor examines why the front line has barely moved in 12 months. from BBC ...
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Virat Kohli: India batter to miss rest of England Test series
India batter Virat Kohli will miss the rest of the Test series against England for personal reasons. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Friday, February 9, 2024
Loose kangaroo bounces into trouble by Florida pool
The adventurous marsupial was captured after it was spotted hopping around near an apartment complex. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Switzerland: Police shoot dead axe-wielding hostage-taker on train
The emergency lasted several hours and hostages were freed unharmed. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3uuIxYN
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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Kelvin Kangethe: US fugitive wanted for murder escapes custody in Kenya
Kelvin Kangethe allegedly killed his girlfriend in the US last October before flying to Kenya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/48fcRE...
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Nikki Haley loses to 'none of the candidates' in Nevada Republican primary
Donald Trump was not on the ballot but Nikki Haley still lost out as Republican leaders urged a protest vote. from BBC News - World https:...
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Trapped orcas escape from drift ice near Japan
The pod of about a dozen killer whales were first spotted stranded on Monday north of Hokkaido. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3UsuU...
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Chile wildfires: Hundreds missing as thousands of homes burn
More than 120 people have been killed in the fires and the number of dead is expected to rise further. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Spanish farmers join wave of protests
Across Spain, farmers have been protesting at EU regulations and demanding more help from their government. from BBC News - World https://...
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Country music legend Toby Keith dies aged 62
Toby Keith, one of country music's biggest stars, dies aged 62 - he had previously revealed he had stomach cancer from BBC News - Worl...
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Monday, February 5, 2024
Dozens killed in strike on Russia-held Ukraine city
Russia blames Ukraine for the attack on a bakery, which the Kremlin said left 28 people dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/49mcMzV...
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Xiang Yang Hong 3: Chinese ship's port call in Maldives fans India tensions
A Chinese research ship's imminent arrival at Male has increased tensions between Beijing and Delhi. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Sunday, February 4, 2024
Chile wildfires: 51 dead as wildfire tears through Valparaiso region
Officials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4...
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Saturday, February 3, 2024
What are routes out of this 'dangerous moment' in Middle East?
BBC's Paul Adams asks whether US strikes on Iraq and Syria made a regional conflagration more likely. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-PM and wife Bushra Bibi jailed for illegal marriage
The court voids Khan's marriage with a faith healer, in the latest case against the Pakistani ex-PM. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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New Mexico: Failed election candidate paid me to shoot officials, gunman says
The gunman says he helped a defeated Republican target the homes of Democrats in New Mexico in 2022. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Friday, February 2, 2024
Ukraine war: Two French volunteers killed in Russian drone strike - Macron confirms
President Emmanuel Macron condemns as "cowardly" Thursday's Russian drone attack in southern Ukraine. from BBC News - World ...
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Segun Aremu: Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped
Gunmen stormed the palace of traditional ruler Segun Aremu amid concern about a wave of abductions. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Western officials in protest over Israel Gaza policy
More than 800 officials in the US and Europe have penned a letter calling for more pressure on Israel. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Ukraine 'hits Russian missile boat Ivanovets in Black Sea'
Military intelligence says the Ivanovets, a small warship, was destroyed in a special operation off Crimea. from BBC News - World https://...
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‘Your Product Is Killing People’: Tech Leaders Denounced Over Child Safety
By Cecilia Kang and David McCabe from NYT Technology https://nyti.ms/48U5Lq9
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Christopher Steele: High Court throws out Trump ex-spy dossier case
A judge rules that the lawsuit over allegations made about the ex-US president could not continue. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/4b...
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