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The operation in Jenin follows a recent series of attacks in Israel that have left 11 people dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RbsAjJ4

French intelligence chief Vidaud fired over Russian war failings

Gen Eric Vidaud loses his job as military intelligence boss for not predicting Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EhqnjA

Jamal Khashoggi: Call for Turkey murder trial to be halted

A Turkish prosecutor says the murder trial in Istanbul should be transferred to Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BM1ZusX

Will Smith: Chris Rock's first comments since Oscars slap

The comedian said he is 'still processing what happened' and denied reports he has spoken to Smith. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wihA2X4

Hong Kong: Top UK judges resign from highest court

The judges say China's new national security law has made their role on highest court untenable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aqkIM9N

Mexico missing students: Parents angry at military's obstruction

A new report says Mexico's armed forces hid evidence that could have helped locate the 43 students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kDv8pK6

Ukraine War: Putin demands Mariupol surrender to end shelling

Comments come as satellite images show the devastation unleashed by Russia's bombardment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vbnkaFe

War in Ukraine: Russia launches new attacks after peace promise

Chernihiv governor says Russia bombarded the city overnight, despite pledge to reduce attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X4oBQhs

Germany warns on gas supply over Russia payment row

Germany takes the first step towards gas rationing as a payments row with Russia escalates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/asCAHdV

China: Panic buying in divided Shanghai under lockdown

Residents are scrambling for essentials and quarantining in offices in China's financial capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sBkLTAM

Donald Trump's 6 January call logs show seven-hour gap

The committee investigating the Capitol riots had sought to obtain the presidential records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uMmKQtU

Ukraine war: Russia to curb Kyiv assault as peace talks progress

Moscow says it will "drastically reduce" operations around the capital, Kyiv, as well as Chernihiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SVJTcDW

Seven dead in strike on government office in Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv

Russian forces destroyed an entire section of a local government building in the Tuesday morning strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c5Kzs6O

Does video show Russian prisoners being shot?

Ukrainian authorities investigate a video apparently showing Russian PoWs being shot in the legs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qR4HDPv

Ukraine calls for Nepal to ban Russian climbers from Himalayas

Nepal has issued permits to nine Russian climbers despite a Ukrainian call for them to be banned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ImYVwXs

French elections: Eric Zemmour criticised over 'Killer Macron' rally chants

Emmanuel Macron criticises challenger Eric Zemmour after his supporters chanted "Killer Macron" at a rally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ghLuWcG

Russia-Ukraine war: Abramovich spotted in Istanbul peace talks

The Russian billionaire was seen as the talks began, following reports that he suffered poisoning symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zbVWqJB

Ukraine: Sheltering with monks in a Romanian monastery

The Ukrainian family who found shelter in a an unlikely place after fleeing Kharkiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Smx1O9h

Ukraine war: Bringing up a baby among the bombs

More than 1.5 million children have fled Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5aCWNSt

War in Ukraine: Graphic protest by Russian artist Yevgenia Isayeva

- March 28, 2022

Yevgenia Isayeva doused herself in fake blood and chanted, "my heart bleeds" in the solo protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GQ1M5qd

Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at talks

- March 28, 2022

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich suffered suspected poisoning at peace talks in Ukraine this month, an Abramovich spokesperson says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TrvgB35

Mexico shooting: At least 19 killed at cockfighting pit

- March 28, 2022

Sixteen men and three women are dead after the shooting in the state of Michoacán, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yi9bs82

Israel attack: Two shot dead in Hadera

Six other people were injured in the attack by two gunmen in the city of Hadera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GLfNvq6

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zFapLob

Afghanistan: Taliban bars BBC TV programmes from schedules

Radio and online are unaffected as the regime stops local TV showing international partner content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W89jzSA

El Salvador: State of emergency after 62 gang killings in a day

The 62 deaths recorded on Saturday make it the country's most violent 24-hour period for 30 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ldgkhl2

Russia transfers thousands of Mariupol civilians to its territory

Ukraine condemns Russia's alleged "deportation" of many civilians from devastated Mariupol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kE5Twpt

Why Biden's off-script remarks about Putin are so dangerous

The US President has made a series of unscripted remarks this week, souring US-Russia relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n2JUfZg

Shanghai Covid: China announces largest city-wide lockdown

The financial hub will be locked down in two phases, in China's biggest city-wide lockdown yet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gpoS0Gz

Ukraine: No Russia regime change plans, says Blinken

The US secretary of state spoke after President Biden said Vladimir Putin should not remain in power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B26C81P

Baby goats and gardens to help with hospital stress

How cuddling a goat in a garden helps US medical staff and patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kE3UDFx

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jEakLiM

War in Ukraine: Musicians perform emotional concert in Kharkiv metro station

Musicians performed the concert at a metro station in Kharkiv, being used as a makeshift shelter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Vy4KTZ

China plane crash: All 132 passengers and crew dead, officials confirm

Rescue teams are still searching for the second black box at the site of the plane crash in Guangxi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qydUi5e

Taylor Hawkins: Bogota festival crowd reacts to Foo Fighters drummer's death

The band had been due to perform at the Estereo Picnic festival in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oDJjHet

Royal tour: Kate smiles through the rain in the Bahamas as trip ends

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited a primary school in the Bahamas on the last day of their trip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BxQF1jY

Ukraine war: JK Rowling hits back at Putin's 'cancel culture' comment

Mr Putin referenced the Harry Potter author during a speech condemning "cancel culture" in the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i5UeCQJ

Ukraine war: Smoke rises from Kyiv fuel depot Russia claims it has destroyed

Moscow says it targeted the largest remaining military fuel storage facility in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/n7uFEZ4

Ukraine war: A dangerous escape on the 'Rescue Express'

A risky night-time race to safety lies ahead for exhausted families fleeing Kyiv each day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lqHgXAd

EU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia

The liquefied natural gas deal with US is part of EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4te5kdS

Texts reveal wife of Supreme Court judge urged for 2020 election overturn

Text messages reveal Virginia Thomas pushed ex-President Trump's staff not to concede the election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x0S2z6F

War in Ukraine: Explosion seen in Berdyansk as navy claims to destroy Russian ship

The Ukrainian navy says it has destroyed a Russian landing ship named the Orsk in the port city of Berdyansk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qt43OTa

LGBT people in Iraq live in fear of lives - HRW

A new report describes "routine" attacks on members of the community, including torture and murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v2GJfSM

China Eastern crash: What do we know so far?

The plane with 132 people had been steadily cruising along when it suddenly nose-dived thousands of metres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QjSR0sL

North Korea tests banned intercontinental missile

North Korea has tested a banned intercontinental missile for the first time since 2017, according to South Korea from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z71KrCh

Russia's cost of living soars by more than 14%

Household staples such as sugar and onions have surged following the country's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JjnPgWM

War in Ukraine: Zelensky calls on people to 'support freedom' and oppose Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky made his appeal in English, marking one month since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l3LkyGv

Ash Barty: Australians react to world tennis number one's shock retirement

The BBC hears from tennis players in Brisbane, where the world number one Ashleigh Barty regular trained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o2J9ugy

Nestle pulls KitKat and Nesquik out of Russia

The Swiss food giant drops some popular brands, but will still sell baby food and medical nutrition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Yn8QZf

Amanda Bynes: Judge ends former actress's nine-year conservatorship

The former child star was placed under the legal guardianship after drug and mental health problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WYksNc9

Ukraine war: Ukrainian fightback gains ground west of Kyiv

Authorities in the town of Makariv, near the capital, say Ukrainian flags are flying there again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/adNDOrS

War in Ukraine: 'Pets are getting left at train stations'

A photographer from the UK travels to western Ukraine to rescue pets displaced by war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XwDSgjx

China plane crash: Search teams find flight's black box

Crews had struggled against rain and flooded terrain to find key clues to the plane’s sudden fall. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UPSmKBo

Afghanistan: Taliban backtrack on reopening high schools for girls

Girls' high schools were ordered shut hours after they re-opened, sparking anger and frustration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jNx0Bdp

Cristiana Chamorro: Nicaragua opposition leader sentenced

Cristiana Chamorro is the latest rival of President Daniel Ortega to be handed a long sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ePwfIGb

Australian-Iranian Shokrollah Jebeli, 83, dies in Tehran prison

Amnesty International said Shokrollah Jebeli's treatment was tantamount to torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BJ2MTiH

WATCH: Ukrainian sailing club protest super yacht linked to Abramovich in Turkey

A Ukrainian sailing team protested the arrival of a super yacht linked to Roman Abramovich in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/42r3Vbe

Ukraine war: Terror of African students in Russian-occupied Kherson

Nigerian students in Ukraine plead for help leaving Kherson as food, medicine and water run low. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/whWmEk2

Maharashtra: Rubber penis in family planning kit sparks row

Some lawmakers in Maharashtra state say female health workers will be embarrassed but others disagree. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gciNk0I

Russia Navalny: Jailed opposition leader found guilty in trial branded 'sham'

Alexei Navalny, already in a Russian penal colony, could now be transferred to a top security jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VqEyAMg

War in Ukraine: Protesters in Kherson appear to make Russian truck reverse

Footage shows civilians protesting against Russian occupation in Kherson on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cEMxmwv

Climate change: 'Madness' to turn to fossil fuels because of Ukraine war

UN Secretary General says climate goals are in danger if countries turn to coal because of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A6EgIin

Myanmar Rohingya violence is genocide, US to say

A US official said the move would make it harder for the military to commit further abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CGnA4tv

Morad Tahbaz: British-US national detained in Iran on hunger strike

The family of Morad Tahbaz, who has cancer, says it is distraught that Iran has not yet freed him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p2cAG1S

Vinod Kapri video: Indian army aspirant's midnight run goes viral

Filmmaker Vinod Kapri's video of a young army aspirant who runs home every night has got millions of views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vcGo8t0

War in Ukraine: Kyiv shopping centre hit by Russian missile

Authorities say at least six people were killed when the Podilskyi district of Kyiv was struck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kiPlBpU

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZMEReTx

War in Ukraine: Backlash in Russia against anti-war musicians

Banned from radio stations and rumoured black lists, artists against the war face a difficult moment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a9Ti6xh

In Mariupol, children bear the brunt of Vladimir Putin's war

At a children's hospital near the besieged city, the true impact of Russia's tactics are on display. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/prC1le8

Saudi Aramco ramps up investment to boost production

The state energy firm Saudi Aramco said it would increase investment after profits more than doubled in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sq9Mz4b

Belgium carnival 'turned into a tragedy'

At least six people are killed after a car drives into a crowd of carnival-goers in southern Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BEkqGDW

Four killed after car rams into crowd in Belgium

At least 12 others are reported to be seriously injured following the crash, which happened early on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jPmOrys

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JlNPb0Y

Ukraine war: Man rescued from Kharkiv rubble after shelling

A man is pulled alive from the rubble of a teaching building in Ukraine, after Russian shelling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SQyBOa1

Ukraine war: 'Tanks in streets' as fighting hits Mariupol centre

Street fighting hampers efforts to rescue civilians trapped in a bombed theatre, the mayor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nCLiKEN

Russians board International Space Station in Ukrainian colours

Three cosmonauts ditch the standard-issue Russian uniforms in an apparent show of solidarity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tQAHpfU

Ukraine: What have been Russia's military mistakes?

Senior Western defence and intelligence experts outline the battlefield errors made by Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QXZHexT

Four dead after US military plane crashes in Norway

All four passengers are killed in the accident, which involved a US Marine Corps aircraft. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6SEUnZv

Ukraine war: Zelensky tells Moscow 'it's time to talk'

The Ukrainian president's appeal comes as fierce fighting continues, 23 days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LPHoqds

Russia, Canada diplomats spar over 'edited' letter

Russian accuses Canada of 'kindergarten' diplomacy in spat over a Russian letter sent to UN members. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vtETdeP

Putin hails Crimea annexation and war with lessons on heroism

Eight years after Russia seized Crimea, the event is being celebrated with a concert and in schools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1uzNXMD

Ukraine war: Russia destroys aircraft repair plant near western city of Lviv

The attack on the facility near Lviv sparks concern that Russia may increase strikes in the west. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4DTIlZ8

Arnold Schwarzenegger's anti-Ukraine war video trends on Russian social media

In the Twitter video, he warns Russians they are being fed misinformation over the Ukraine war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DHnByiF

Russia Today: Amol Rajan explains Ofcom's licence decision

Regulator Ofcom said Russia Today was not "fit and proper to hold a UK broadcasting licence". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/trjy4e5

Airline giant Delta warns oil increases mean higher ticket prices

The jump in oil prices since Russia invaded Ukraine is set to lead to higher airfares. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UNQHJoA

Iran rescues dozens as UAE-flagged cargo ship sinks in Gulf

All but one of the 30 crew of the UAE-flagged vessel have been pulled from the water, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5ZIEvaQ

Marina Ovsyannikova: Interrogators did not believe TV protest was my idea

Marina Ovsyannikova explains why she protested against war in Ukraine on a live Russian TV news broadcast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IZ9M4aL

Kanye West: Rapper suspended from Instagram for 24 hours

The rapper used a racial slur in reference to Trevor Noah after the comedian criticised his behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0rYDk2S

Cuba anti-government protesters jailed for up to 30 years

They were found guilty of sedition and theft after taking part in rare anti-government demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9nsY7q8

What is a war crime and could Putin be prosecuted over Ukraine?

If Russia has carried out war crimes in Ukraine how could Putin or his army generals be prosecuted? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2afxk8H

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori return to the UK after years held in Iran

Two British-Iranian nationals detained in Iran for several years have landed at RAF Brize Norton. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JpRqND1

Scientists claim hairy black holes explain Hawking paradox

Researchers say they have solved one of science's biggest paradoxes, first identified by Prof Stephen Hawking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/krZDAue

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on way home to UK

The British-Iranian woman, who was held in Iran for nearly six years, is at Tehran airport with dual national Anoosheh Ashoori, her MP says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XdZrtCJ

War in Ukraine: Surrogate babies wait for parents in Kyiv bomb shelter

At least 21 infants born through surrogacy are left in limbo because of the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kgiuY75

War in Ukraine: Inside the Ukrainian homes destroyed by war

Residential apartment blocks in Kyiv have again been hit by Russian air strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/I3eJS1H

War in Ukraine: Kyiv flats destroyed in overnight bombardment

Firefighters extinguished a blaze and evacuated residents from the residential building. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kDlpvfT

Nigerian volunteer: 'Fighting in Ukraine is better than living here'

Hundreds of young men across Africa say they want to take up arms in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fTQtCs1

Ukraine: The volunteers racing aid from the UK to the front line

Volunteers are racing medical supplies from the UK to the Ukrainian front line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VBjsWMo

Ukraine: Nick Robinson on how Germany is reversing decades of closer ties with Russia

Children of the 1989 generation won't enjoy the same freedoms as their parents, writes Nick Robinson in Berlin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yrk1H4E

India investigates missile that landed in Pakistan

Ministers said the missile was accidentally fired into Pakistan on 3 March due to a "technical malfunction". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Lqn5jVU

Jane Campion sorry to Venus and Serena Williams for 'thoughtless' remark

Film-maker Jane Campion apologises for a "thoughtless" remark about Venus and Serena Williams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t9IJE1z

As world watches Ukraine, Syria's war grinds on

While the world's attention is focused on Ukraine, Syria is still suffering in its long war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oOenMLd

Ukraine war: One shell that destroyed a family

A woman recounts the moment her husband and son were killed by a Russian shell in the town of Irpin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rUjiEBY

Kashmir Files: Vivek Agnihotri's film exposes India's new fault lines

A film on the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus in the 1990s has divided opinions in a polarised country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e35d9zO

Ukraine maps: Tracking the Russian invasion

Russian troops have expanded their offensive as they continue attempts to cut off the capital Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MsWTnDo

Ukraine war: Silent streets in wiped out Donetsk town

Volnovakha, a town in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, has been decimated by fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rAcoJ7W

Gustavo Petro: Ex-rebel wins his coalition's primary

After winning his coalition's primary, Gustavo Petro could become Colombia's first left-wing leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qcv1oGS

Ukraine war: Drone shots show Mariupol devastated by fighting

Thousands of civilians have been trapped in the Ukrainian port city for nearly two weeks from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J9kveYW

Ukraine war: Pregnant woman and baby die after hospital shelled

The woman, seen in a widely shared image being carried out of the maternity hospital, dies along with her baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mzw8D2U

Ukraine war: Residents rescued after Kyiv apartment block strike

Two people died when the residential building in the Ukrainian capital was hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lxcomDR

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

Maya last spoke to Brent four days ago, and says he was excited to work on a documentary in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Yth1af

Brent Renaud: US journalist and filmmaker killed in Ukraine

It is the first reported death of a foreign journalist covering the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kLYe61G

Ukraine war: 'Sky turned red' as missiles hit Lviv military base

"It doesn't matter where you live" - fear after a deadly attack on military base close to Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yfw3zp0

War in Ukraine: Video shows destroyed buildings on fire after shelling

Footage shared by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine shows buildings in Chernihiv totally destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AwrGBJR

War in Ukraine: Russian forces accused of abducting second mayor

The news comes as Ukraine says Russia is trying to create "pseudo-republics" to break up the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E0bFnU4

Irbil attack: Missiles from Iran hit northern Iraqi city, US says

The missiles damaged buildings near the US consulate in Irbil, but no casualties have been reported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DAM7PVw

Roman Abramovich: Rabbi investigated over Portuguese citizenship

Daniel Litvak helped Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich obtain Portuguese citizenship in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gdOmV8h

War in Ukraine: People flee Irpin after key bridge destroyed

The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov is in Irpin, where people are attempting to navigate a makeshift river crossing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qtQy7XJ

Saudi Arabia executes 81 men in one day

The range of charges on which the men were convicted included terrorism and holding "deviant beliefs". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Si0NI1h

Ukraine war: Evacuations 'extremely difficult' amid shelling

New attempts are under way to get civilians out of bombed Ukrainian cities as Russia's attack intensifies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jk7wZ6m

Ukraine war: Pictures of war intensifying in third week

Images from Russia's invasion of Ukraine show a conflict turning deadlier nearly three weeks on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lJEMqh4

Watch: Otters in Singapore cross road with police escort

Why did the otters cross the road? They were outside Singapore's presidential palace, so that may be a clue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0zS96rf

Ukraine: What are chemical weapons and could Russia use them?

There are fears Russia could use non-conventional weapons and, in so doing, cross a major red line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/510H3Ql

Abuse apology: ‘It was a nightmare in that place’

Jimmy Stewart is one of hundreds of survivors of abuse at children's institutions in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UicnRFm

War in Ukraine: Destruction in wake of first strikes on Dnipro

A shoe factory and a nursery are among the buildings said to have been hit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4tHaesk

Ukraine: What sanctions are being imposed on Russia?

Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rimtOcB

Ukraine war: Images reveal scale of destruction in Mariupol

Photos and satellite images show the devastation caused to the southern Ukrainian city, which is encircled by Russian troops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iDnCs1x

Ukraine war: Huge fireball lights up night sky over Lutsk

According to eyewitness accounts from the area, a nearby airfield was hit by strikes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k5TesPE

Russia-Ukraine war: Family drags grandmother to safety from Bucha

When his neighbour's house was hit by a tank, Dmytro decided to get out of the town of Bucha fast. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YyOnxFP

Toddler tossed to safety from burning building

A brave father threw his son, 3, from the window of a burning building down to first responders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BuzqQHX

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells and Miami Open over US coronavirus rules

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells and the Miami Open - the first two Masters Series events of the year - because of US coronavirus rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7V32YfX

Yogi Adityanath: The Hindu hardliner in India who scripted election history

Yogi Adityanath is leading the BJP back to office in state elections - how high could he rise in India? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7lAG8tY

Boda-Boda: The enduring menace of Kenya's motorbike taxis

A video of a woman driver being assaulted by motorbike taxi riders sparks renewed calls for action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q3JDyuR

War in Ukraine: Mariupol hospital bomb kills child - deputy mayor

Echoing the president of Ukraine, the deputy mayor of Mariupol called the hospital attack genocide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ENDMmwB

Venezuela releases two jailed US citizens after talks

The two were released just days after a high-level US delegation met President Nicolás Maduro. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f38Oa6J

Ukraine: Four moments of human connection amid the war

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, moments of hope and music have emerged on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8BWekhl

Ukraine invasion: 'I had to leave my parents in Sumy'

Civilians flee the besieged Ukrainian city, parts of which have been wiped out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZUS1as

Ukraine war: Visas a shambles, Brits with Ukrainian family say

Britons with Ukrainian partners criticise the bureaucracy refugees trying to enter the UK are met with. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XBIiNoU

Ukraine: First Lady Olena Zelenska condemns Russian 'mass murder'

Olena Zelenska issues an impassioned plea to world media, focusing on the plight of Ukraine's children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WPpQa7R

Australia floods: PM Morrison to declare a national emergency

The floods, which have been described as a 'once in a 500-year event', has left 20 people dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/92Bn34j

Ukraine: Mother of Russian soldier asks 'Whose door should I knock on to get my child back?'

Families of Russian soldiers in Ukraine tell the BBC the men had no idea what they were getting into. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jUhdiS0

Private military firms see demand in Ukraine war

Private military contractors see surging demand in Ukraine - but could the work turn mercenary? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tlghG7K

War in Ukraine: ‘We went from brewing beer to making Molotov cocktails’

We decided to use our knowledge of chemistry to help the civil defence forces, a brewery owner says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4qMhpFo

Shell sorry and pledges to stop buying Russian oil

The energy giant says it will also close all its petrol stations in Russia and stop buying oil there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6VfeFnm

Ukraine conflict: How reliant is the world on Russia for oil and gas?

Russia says it may cut off gas supplies if countries decided to ban Russian oil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6zNnrmv

Boy of 11 flees Ukraine by himself

Hassan travelled 1,200km to Slovakia with two bags, a passport and his relatives' phone number. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t0M9k3W

War in Ukraine: What effect are US and Europe's weapon shipments to Ukraine having?

Russian has struggled to gain air supremacy as Ukrainian forces make use of missiles supplied by the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wbvic0F

Ukraine: Russian general killed near Kharkiv, say defenders

Russia has not confirmed the claimed deaths of Maj-Gen Vitaly Gerasimov and other officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a8gmOIU

War in Ukraine: President Zelensky posts video from office in Kyiv

The Ukrainian president reveals his location in Kyiv in a new video shared on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DNgpe2z

Ed Sheeran denies Shape of You copyright claim at High Court trial

The pop singer is accused by two songwriters of copying parts of his 2017 hit Shape Of You. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jdJLw5b

A small Ukrainian city becomes a waypoint for thousands on the move

At the central train station in Lviv, many thousands arrive after fleeing bombed out cities further east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TvWrqEg

In pictures: 'Magical bowls' among relics seized in Jerusalem

Pottery adorned with "spells", ancient ivory and hundreds of coins are found in a raid in Jerusalem. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a49rng5

Shane Warne: Australian cricket legend died from natural causes - police

Thai police say there's no sign of foul play in the cricketer's death while on holiday on Koh Samui. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/soHmzGS

Jane Campion: Power of the Dog director thrilled with her Hollywood comeback

The award-winning director is championing women in Hollywood after a break away from the big screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GQuwkcC

Russian gymnast investigated for wearing pro-war symbol on podium next to Ukrainian

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is being investigated after wearing a national war symbol on his leotard as he stood next to a Ukrainian rival on the podium in Qatar on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Jvy6wD3

Ukraine conflict: Oil price soars to highest level since 2008

Consumers are feeling the impact of higher energy costs as fuel prices and household bills jump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dE5wkeN

TikTok limits services as Netflix pulls out of Russia

TikTok suspends live streaming and new content from its platform, while Russians can no longer access Netflix. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yWS21HQ

Queretaro v Atlas: At least 22 injured as fans fight at Mexican match

At least 22 people are injured as violence breaks out among the crowd at a top-flight match in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JHSTp4P

Ukraine war: Residents run from Russian shelling in Irpin, near Kyiv

People are seen dropping to the ground as the town, just outside Kyiv, is attacked again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nOZjitr

Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil

The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/phYxlsQ

Ukraine war: President Zelensky invites Elon Musk to visit

Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/myAFqfz

Ukraine war: Sky News journalist Stuart Ramsay and team shot at in ambush

Correspondent Stuart Ramsay and his crew miraculously survived after their car was fired on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GvFkVgA

Ukraine invasion: Can China do more to stop Russia's war in Ukraine?

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, many are looking to China's response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eua8RPT

War in Ukraine: Russian helicopter shot down by missile

The video, shared by Ukrainian armed forces, shows the helicopter being hit by a missile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ySQmXbp

War in Ukraine: Thousands of pro-Russia Serbs march in Belgrade

Flags and flares are paraded through the Serbian capital, as marchers show support for Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BUDauCK

Ukraine: Russians still bombing Mariupol despite ceasefire - deputy mayor

Serhiy Orlov tells the BBC that attacks are still happening despite a ceasefire being agreed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AcTKV4a

Ukraine crisis: Kharkiv residents still sheltering underground a week on

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from a metro station where people have been sheltering from attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RlGZodD

War in Ukraine: Families run for cover as Russian air strikes hit Chernihiv

Residents of Chernihiv and other cities say apartments, hospitals and schools are being destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tpAwiHq

War in Ukraine: Russia restricts access to BBC in media crackdown

Restrictions are placed on several broadcasters as a law makes it an offence to spread "fake" information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k2aVS5L

Pakistan bombing kills dozens in Shia mosque in Peshawar

A bombing inside a Shia mosque in the city of Peshawar kills at least 30 people and wounds many more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wfmYgzJ

WATCH: 3D model shows extent of Russian military convoy

Sections of the 40-mile convoy are modelled in 3D using satellite imagery, showing its scale from above. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hQiM1tR

WATCH: Russian TV staff walk off set after final broadcast

Channel TV Rain stops operating after coming under pressure over its coverage of the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fWMzLXQ

Ukraine conflict: Reunions and warm welcomes for refugees at Berlin train station

Crowds of volunteers were there to help the new arrivals, with many offering the refugees rooms in their houses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KX96Asy

South African rap star dies aged 34

Riky Rick was one of South Africa's top rappers but there was always a hidden side to his fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uw9RPIg

Former president of Ukraine sends defiant message to Putin

"You cannot kill Ukrainian soul" says Petro Poroshenko, the former president of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xwNoABa

Russia: Long queues of people wanting to withdraw money in Moscow

People in the Russian capital are trying to take out currency, as fears continue over financial sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lCZekhn

Jovenel Moïse murder: Suspect handed over to Haiti

The suspect, who was part of President Moïse's security team, was arrested in the Dominican Republic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yr9TDgb

Ukraine conflict: Reporter takes cover as blast lights up Kyiv's sky

Watch the moment a huge explosion happens just as Charlie D'Agata from CBS News finishes his report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ilzgij8

Ukrainian mothers resort to giving birth in hospital basements

As Russia's invasion continues, Ukrainian hospitals are forced to move their maternity wards underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PvpHGse

Ukraine: Pensioner arrested at anti-war protest in Russia

Elderly activist Yelena Osipova is detained after protesting against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cPNk4Fi

Neighbours will end this summer, producers confirm

The Australian soap's future has been uncertain since Channel 5 dropped it from its schedules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1AL9glu

Ukraine: Our children say 'they must kill'

A mother in Kyiv shares what it is like to look after children in a country hit by war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L6WKtH8

Are Russia's attacks war crimes?

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, does what we’re witnessing amount to war crimes? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wLZUB9r

Ukraine: What sanctions are being imposed on Russia?

Western nations have imposed severe sanctions on Russia, over its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qUdlMHV

Ukraine invasion: Crowd surround car believed to be Russian

Watch as a crowd in the north-eastern city of Kupiansk try to stop the vehicle from leaving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8exj0Cv

Ukraine crisis: Walkout at UN as Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov speaks

Watch the moment diplomats in Geneva turned their backs on Sergey Lavrov as he spoke via video link. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZB1AbVs

Ukraine: Kharkiv university ablaze after Russian missile hit

Video shows firefighters tackling a blaze at the Karazin National University in Ukraine's second city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FyYIbPq

Tanzania: Ukrainian tourists stranded in Zanzibar want to return home

Around 1,000 Ukrainian tourists are stranded in Tanzania's semi-autonomous islands of Zanzibar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OXzQ5TJ

Ukraine invasion: Indian students living in fear of shelling in Kharkiv

A day after shelling killed an Indian student, his friends recount the horror of trying to escape Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RUkTvsK

Ukraine: Polish communities help people fleeing war

Communities across Poland, and particularly along the border, are rallying to help people who have fled Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6quiaM0

How many nuclear weapons does Russia have?

A look at Russia's nuclear arsenal and basic guide to nuclear weapons and their destructive power from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o9sDraV

Newly elected Honduras government to ban open-pit mining

Honduras exports gold, silver, zinc and lead but the new government says the industry is "harmful". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ukwjsbM

Syria shopping centre blaze kills 11

The entire six-storey building went up in flames, killing security guards and staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AGfoQuk

Building hit by missile in Kharkiv's Freedom Square

Video show a strike targeting government offices in central Kharkiv, Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bqlWZAS

Ukraine: Kharkiv attack was a war crime, says President Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out after dozens of civilians were reportedly killed in Kharkiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KVOvu0g

Ukraine conflict: Disney, Warner, Sony halt release of films in Russia