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Bola Tinubu wins Nigeria's presidential election against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

Bola Tinubu, 70, is declared the winner of Nigeria's election despite opposition calls for a rerun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nb4F2nJ

Covid: FBI director Christopher Wray says China lab leak 'most likely'

Christopher Wray says the FBI has "for quite some time" settled on a potential lab incident in Wuhan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5EtU7ls

India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks

Can India navigate tensions and secure any agreements as a divided G20 meets in Delhi? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TLV2Dx7

Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia

The K-pop superstars are among major acts that have returned as pandemic restrictions ease. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ui4pMjt

Finland starts construction of Russia border fence

The Finnish government has sought to boost border security since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dXcpHnD

New York City struggles to keep up with migrant influx

More than 45,000 migrants have arrived in less than a year, overwhelming shelters and resources. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C43UlHs

Ukraine war: Viral conspiracy theories falsely claim the war is fake

False claims that the war in Ukraine is a hoax have been shared online as the country marked the first anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oTXsUiC

Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'

Residents in the occupied West Bank area tell the BBC a mob went on an hours-long rampage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zCNSVTn

Storm Juliette: Cold snap leaves Barcelona covered in snow

Storm Juliette sets off a weather alert in parts of northern Spain as cold air comes in from the Arctic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/U0usLRN

Wizz Air to suspend Moldova flights over airspace safety

The suspension, from 14 March, comes after a Russian missile crossed Moldovan skies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1St2xF9

Ukraine war: On board with Ukraine's attack helicopter crews

Ukraine pilot Roman says they need modern helicopters and explains how they evade Russia's air-defence systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/68bxhGt

Ukraine war: How Russia took the south - and then got stuck

The story of Russia's rapid advance in southern Ukraine, told by the people who managed to stop it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o1miAEM

Bao Fan: Missing Chinese billionaire assisting authorities, firm says

Bao Fan's disappearance this month renewed concerns of a potential crackdown on finance and tech figures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PghM15Y

Ukraine war: On board low-flying helicopter with renowned airman

The BBC gets rare access to a renowned airman and his ageing helicopter during a low-flying mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P6AWCGr

EU chief and UK PM to hold 'final talks' on NI deal

The EU's Ursula von der Leyen will be in the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with PM Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jUIkFi2

Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence

As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yD93Ju4

US media drop Dilbert comics over creator's racist tirade

The comic strip's creator Scott Adams said white people should "get the hell away" from black people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WqGlC0u

Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match

They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9dZitVN

Mystery over lost pen pal who fled Rwandan genocide

Sophie Buchaillard lives in hope that she will one day find out what happened to her friend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MT5lnm6

Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

Why a West African country with a rich musical scene has such strong links to Jamaica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JRHFZ1f

Northern Ireland Protocol: PM says he is 'giving everything' to reach agreement

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hBRJw3Y

G20 meeting deadlocked over calling out Ukraine war

Russia and China refused to condemn Moscow's invasion at a meeting of finance ministers in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3z5fBOA

Rebellious Andean bear sneaks out of US zoo - twice

The South American species escaped his habitat at the St Louis Zoo for the second time this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVmgXcN

Week in pictures: 18 - 24 February 2023

A selection of powerful images from around the world, taken in the past seven days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PE0LyTM

Turkish journalists detained over earthquake reports

Press freedom groups criticise a new "disinformation law" used to target reporting on the disaster. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NcMPEOr

TV show Succession to end after fourth season

The Emmy-winning show's creator Jesse Armstrong says it feels like the right time for it to end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vJO4qXo

Ukraine war: Russia interrupts UN minute's silence

The Russian ambassador said he wanted the UN to commemorate everyone who has died in Ukraine since 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PIShtbT

US ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits he stole millions for drugs

The former lawyer accused of murdering his wife and son had a powerful 60-pill-a-day opiate habit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kg5lu0G

Ukraine war: The friends who fought Russia's invasion

Jeremy Bowen catches up with two Ukrainian students who chose to fight when Russia's invasion began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Pe0qbpy

Ukraine war: One year in 87 seconds on anniversary

On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, hoping to take over the country in a matter of days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DcodnIl

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein gets 16 more years in prison

The former film magnate is already serving a 23-year sentence after a similar conviction in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oMRLkD2

R. Kelly gets extra prison time after latest sex abuse conviction

The disgraced singer is sentenced to 20 years, but 19 will be served alongside an existing term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QSjP729

Florida TV journalist and girl killed near homicide scene

A nine-year-old was killed by a suspect accused of murdering a woman in the same area hours earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d7V2hik

Nigeria elections 2023: Young people pin their hopes on presidential outsider

Some 40% of Nigeria's voters are under 35, and many want change after years of misrule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BkpOYDX

Ukraine war: Ten photos taken before lives changed forever

A child's art project, a driving lesson and a football match - Ukrainians reflect on their lives before war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4OkzebW

Los Angeles meteorologists marvel at blizzard warnings

It's usually sunny and warm in Southern California, but area forecasters are experiencing a first from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kwIxFOP

Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil's São Paulo state. from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64739626?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Russians in Putin's chokehold turn a blind eye to war

Most prefer to let the Kremlin get on with its war, but keeping their heads down means moral compromises. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BsQazES

Winds lash Madagascar's coast as Cyclone Freddy makes landfall

Gusts above130km/h (81mph) cause a storm surge, ripping off roofs and killing at least one person. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lx6ohuB

Ram Rahim: Anger over parole for Indian guru jailed for rape

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and murder, has spent a third of the last year out of jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t9XxPj3

How much has the US given to Ukraine?

A year into the conflict, some are wondering where the money goes - and if the aid is worth the cost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ptMheVY

Kenya to investigate 'sex for work' exposed in BBC tea documentary

Parliament orders an inquiry after dozens of women speak of abuse on British-operated tea farms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/53vD2nF

Uber, Ola, Rapido: Jobs at risk as Delhi bans motorbike taxis

The Delhi government has asked ride-sharing apps to halt motorbike taxi services over licensing issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JCYdxfD

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Baby pulled from the rubble reunited with aunt and uncle

The newborn girl is adopted by her aunt and uncle who name her after her late mother, Afraa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eYmyWcV

Algeria jails journalist Ihsane el-Kadi as old guard asserts power

The "preventative detention" of a veteran journalist suggests not much has changed in Algeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KApVy5u

How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm

ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AmJrC28

Aziz Abdullah: Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand

Aziz Abdullah fled Xinjiang but got no further than Bangkok, where he died in an immigration centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KbuetkN

Justin Welby rejected as leader by conservative Anglicans over same-sex blessings

10 Archbishops criticise Justin Welby over the Church of England backing blessings for same-sex couples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v27IOTd

Cambodia: Angkorian crown jewellery handed over in London

The secret collection of 77 items from the Angkorian period has stunned antiquities experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f8jmBwV

Brewdog: UK craft beer giant expands into China

The firm says its Punk IPA and other beers will be brewed in the country by the end of next month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8qTknrL

Footballer Christian Atsu's body returned to Ghana

The 31-year-old was found dead under the rubble of his home in Turkey two weeks after the earthquake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Mk3KVy4

We want Russia to come, say Moldova protesters

Crowds in Chisinau voice anger at rising living costs and poverty as Moscow is accused of sending saboteurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NhqjsF8

Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want?

A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/APlXB0N

China may give Russia weapons for Ukraine war, Anthony Blinken warns

The US secretary of state said Beijing was considering "lethal support" for Russia in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hqD3dAb

Syrian earthquake victims being sent 'home' from Turkey for burial

The bodies of some of the more than 2,300 Syrians who died in Turkey are being repatriated by their families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pvCMqiQ

Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus, Syria says

Syria's army says a soldier is among the dead, after rockets hit a high-security area of the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/375hGIn

Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not 'crushed', Macron says

The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gp3AD4k

Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo's cathedral plan stalls amid economic crisis

Ghana is seeking a $3bn loan from the IMF but the president is pushing ahead with a huge new cathedral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LribWle

The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown

Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wWFBe53

Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care

The former US president will "spend his remaining time at home with his family", the Carter Center said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4rpQmgi

Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now

Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Cgmh2BD

Shape-shifting robot melts itself to escape lab jail

Within minutes, the Lego-like figure is seen moving behind bars, then liquefying itself to freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Onfk7Ed

Islamic State accused of killing truffle hunters in Syria

At least 53 people have been killed by the jihadists in the province of Homs, state media says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ed4IDjG

How MI5 caught UK embassy spy selling secrets to Russia

The BBC's Home Affairs correspondent explains what David Smith did, and how he was stopped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vqayMdt

US food sanitation firm fined after children worked nights

More than 100 teenagers, ages 13-17, worked for a sanitation company, the Department of Labor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kB25nri

The race across Europe to build green steel plants

A project is under way in northern Sweden which will drastically cut CO2 emissions in making steel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gfJctoF

Why is South Africa's navy joining exercises with Russia and China?

South Africa is taking part in a naval exercise with Russia and China, to the dismay of the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dij5p1f

Bankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month

The Infowars host has nearly $10m in assets, and his outgoings include childcare, alimony and home upkeep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FNifXzR

Holding out against China in a row over reefs

China and the Philippines both have rival claims in the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PmpKcfl

Joe Biden says he makes no apologies for downing China balloon

Mr Biden says he will speak with China's President Xi Jinping soon "to get to the bottom of this". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDN5sLF

Zelensky: 'Big mistake' if Belarus gets involved in war with Russia

The Ukrainian president was asked about if Russia attacked from the Belarussian border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v9SLu3Q

Elderly in China protest over slashed health benefits

A second round of protests in seven days place fresh pressure on leader Xi Jinping. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/odtuGBP

Is Disney's magic spell wearing off?

Under pressure to boost profit, Disney is doing what has worked for 100 years: rebooting the classics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yT8Uflp

Big crowd gathers for sea turtle return home

After being rescued and getting a tumour removed, the sea turtles were returned to the ocean. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cty2gAj

Raquel Welch: US actress and model dead at 82

Welch won a Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her performance in The Three Musketeers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o4ZIbqs

New Barney leaves fans bemused by reimagined image

People online mock the dinosaur's reimagined image, which will appear in a new animated series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f9DCcBH

United flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive

Passengers reportedly screamed as the flight from Hawaii plunged 1,400ft before the plane recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/W6iQEHo

Ethiopia war in Tigray: Eritrean soldiers accused of rape despite peace deal

A 2022 peace deal halted Ethiopia's two-year civil war. Women say it did not stop the violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gPY18ny

Cocaine haul sparks hunt for Australian trio rescued at sea

The three men were found clinging to an esky cool box at sea two weeks ago, but are now wanted by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SlUPOug

US suspects three unidentified objects it shot down were 'benign'

The White House says the unidentified aircraft may have been "tied to commercial or research entities". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/an9jzQg

Jovenel Moise: Four more people arrested over plot to kill Haiti's president

Suspects include the boss of a US company that hired Colombian veterans for the mission, say officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RSFQV6w

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastation

More than 500 bodies have been pulled from the rubble of 200 destroyed buildings in Jindayris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i1756Ik

Pierre Palmade: French comic faces charges over drug-fuelled crash

Pierre Palmade faces charges after a head-on collision led to a woman losing her unborn baby. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/j5QABWx

Australian boy, 8, dies of suspected electrocution at Fiji resort

Police say Cairo Winitana was found "motionless" in a garden and believe he died of electrocution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZfpN15r

Valentine's Day: How fake dates help Indians find love and intimacy

From dating surrogates to relationship coaches, Indians are turning to new ways to navigate love and desire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BvXOTCi

Name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day

A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to an animal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uwgyapW

White House defends decision to shoot down flying objects

Questions remain over what the three objects shot down over North America this weekend were. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hvgCR2U

No aliens insists White House before ET joke about shot down objects

Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reassures the US population as questions remain over the shot down objects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4pCzXAM

Kenyan rice farmers battle quelea birds in Kisumu

Kenya wants to kill some six million quelea birds which have invaded rice fields around the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bYv2Trn

David Jolicoeur: Rapper and founding member of De La Soul dies

David Jolicoeur went by the name Trugoy the Dove and was notably absent from last week's Grammy's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hH0yJuj

Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts

The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yevYn2h

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two workers fall into chocolate vat

Two workers were rescued when a hole was cut in the bottom of a partly-full Mars Wrigley chocolate tank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hZeIdQR

Why are BP, Shell, and other oil giants making so much money right now?

Oil and gas producers are making billions while bills soar. Should governments tax them more? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zjs6ZSd

Turkey quake rescue effort saves man's life after five days under rubble

Extraordinary footage shows Dr Malcolm Russell with a man who was reached after 20 hours of digging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IJtgmYe

Tiny creature unlocks life before the ice age

A cave in Canada has been declared a globally significant location to preserve a rare amphipod. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F3PSD4l

Ukraine war: Russian soldier death rate highest since first week of war

Ukrainian data shows 824 Russians dying per day, and the UK says the trends are "likely accurate". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AZ01VX6

Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XYCyEap

The boxer who fled Iran seeking the freedom to fight

Exiled after competing in France while failing to wear a hijab, Sadaf Khadem says it is now her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IXSWiLf

US aircraft shoots down new airborne object over Canada

It comes after the US shot down an aerial object off the coast of Alaska on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TsRHdfz

Turkey earthquake rescue: How two sisters were saved from the rubble

The BBC witnesses the hours-long rescue of Merve and Irem from a collapsed apartment block in Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MW1q4h8

Florida expands governor's power to move migrants

Democrats says the relocations are "human trafficking", but Republicans say it's "humanitarian". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KyxdBb1

Canada appeals ruling to repatriate citizens in Syria

British-Canadian dual national Jack Letts is one of the four men a court ordered Canada to repatriate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bDnjYzO

Turkey earthquake fault lines mapped from space

The EU's Sentinel satellite system traces how the ground ruptured during Monday's big tremors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OsqkziY

Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist recounts dramatic escape

Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air last year, is now in France but still fears for her life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LjfKvDq

Fighter jets for Ukraine: The challenges of giving warplanes to Kyiv

Ukraine wants Western jets to help fight Russia, but using them effectively could be difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RyiW2ns

US congresswoman throws hot coffee at lift attacker

The shocking attack on Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig does not appear to be politically motivated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s6SnYFp

Africa's week in pictures: 3-9 February 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8HzMLUe

The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system

With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UFNVr2m

Alec Baldwin sued by Halyna Hutchins' family over Rust film

The family of Halyna Hutchins, who died in the October 2021 shooting, have filed a civil suit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5GZmxsP

Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram

The former US president's feeds, which have tens of millions of followers, have been restored. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fHmoAQn

Droughts leave cargo riverboats high and dry

Falling river levels are affecting the use of cargo riverboats around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/afA0i3v

Ramcharitmanas: The Hindu epic poem causing a political storm in India

The famous 16th-Century poem Ramcharitmanas has become a battle ground over claims it's discriminatory. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gBRGXeV

Turkey quake: President Erdogan accepts some problems with response

Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends the government's response as Syria struggles to get much needed aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wJ9Ejb3

How rescue videos give only glimpse into Syria quake horror

A look at how the BBC is able to cover the story with such limited access on the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IeNcgkF

Turkey earthquake: How do search and rescue teams save people?

A search and rescue operation is under way, with specialist teams arriving from around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gQEw4fi

State of the Union: How Brandon Tsay is shouldering the spotlight

Brandon Tsay disarmed a gunman. The president praised him during Tuesday's big speech. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VE97uK1

A secret room that saved this girl's life

Behind the sale of a masterpiece painting is the story of a Jewish girl's extraordinary escape from the Nazis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0Hp9ad6

Relics of zero-Covid dot China as life moves on

The country amassed zero-Covid infrastructure - now much of it is being dismantled or repurposed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6QJRdIW

New Zealand pilot taken hostage by separatists in Indonesia

Separatists say they will execute the man unless Jakarta negotiates over the independence of West Papua. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ISuGUvy

Russia's African footprint grows with Lavrov trip to Mali

Amid Russia's isolation, its friendship with Mali blossoms, but has it stopped jihadist violence? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UjDG0zS

US school apologises for 'inexcusably insensitive' Black History Month lunch

The lunch included fried chicken and watermelon - foods that have long been used as racist tropes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tFQeXBz

Anthony Lowe: New video released in police killing of double amputee

Police also released audio of an emergency call by a man who was allegedly stabbed by Anthony Lowe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/unKYyBH

Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts

At least 3,500 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syria and Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7lObNnL

When a Canadian weather balloon went rogue

A stray research balloon survived 1,000 rounds of ammunition from fighter jets on its travels back in 1998. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SmzWfLa

South Africa's power cuts hit vineyards: No power, no pinot

The country's worst-ever energy crisis lead to fears for South Africa's wine industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R0qAGVh

Turkey earthquake: Video shows destroyed buildings

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck south-east Turkey, demolishing buildings and killing scores of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5z0DjYH

Grammy Awards 2023: Beyoncé becomes the biggest winner in history

With her latest award, the star becomes the most celebrated artist in the ceremony's history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Z2HTseL

Inside the centre dedicated to combating unseen war threats

Frank Gardner visits the Helsinki centre where a joint EU-Nato team is focused on so-called hybrid threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0oLEOYs

Ukraine war: The five key cities and towns in Russia's sights

There are signs Russia is preparing a new offensive - James Waterhouse in Kyiv looks at Moscow's objectives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oJgD8Hi

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar: The Indian guru making headlines over 'miracle' cures

Bageshwar Dham Sarkar's supporters claim he has divine powers, can heal the sick and read people's minds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TqvBjgx

Grammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/sxtNW9f

Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0NckU4D

Wealthy UK family to apologise in Grenada over slave-owning past

The Trevelyan family, who owned more than 1,000 African slaves in the 19th Century, will also pay reparations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cVCEGJa

Grammy Awards 2023: How to watch and who will win

Adele, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Harry Styles are up for prizes at the 65th annual Grammys in LA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xFPt51o

Biden's State of the Union: Agony and ecstasy of writing the president's biggest speech

It's often the US president's most important address of the year - but for speechwriters it's the assignment from hell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iZ7JcnK

'Now I deliver food, but once I played football for my country'

Poulami Adhikari played in India's under-16 team, but had to stop when her family fell on hard times. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1lt3Z0J

Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis

Rampant inflation is a key issue for voters as Turkey’s President Erdogan faces elections in May. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N4UVb6E

Andrew Tate: Inside the Romanian town where brothers' empire began

"Arrogant", "discreet" - Lucy Williamson visits the apartment block where the brothers first settled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/THMg9rN

Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u489MC

Luxury rehab centres now offer therapy for 'crypto addiction'

Luxury rehab centres address the life-consuming nature of crypto trading, but some question the huge costs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XULvxSf

Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try

Sensible Juliette Lamour, 18, immediately turned to a financial planner, or Dad, as she calls him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bENRp0v

Eurovision 2023: John Lydon fails in bid to be Ireland's act for Liverpool

Public Image Ltd, which John Lydon formed after the Sex Pistols split, had hoped to go to the song contest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9C3Icve

Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail

Award-winning film maker Jafar Panahi was seen hugging supporters after leaving Tehran's Evin prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f6QoIXk

Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker private. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lRM1XtA

Andrew Tate: Influencer threatened workers with violence, victim claims

The alleged victim claims Andrew Tate forced workers to raise €10,000 a month on social media platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OqJxN9M

Bobi breaks Guinness World Record for oldest dog ever

The almost 31-year-old Portuguese pooch narrowly escaped death as a puppy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l5C9OMJ

Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's ex-president attended election plot meeting - senator

A former ally says Brazil's ex-leader sat in silence as an aide offered ways to discredit October's vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZgfAMGL

Africa's week in pictures: 27 January - 2 February 2023

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rcACDwf

40 countries 'could boycott 2024 Olympics'

Poland sports minister Kamil Bortniczuk says up to 40 countries could boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris, making the Games "pointless". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MWdQgJ3

Apple sales in biggest fall since 2019

The decline came as people cut back in the face of higher living costs, said Apple's boss. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B7QHtjg

US black history syllabus changed after 'woke' claims

Topics including Black Lives Matter and reparations for slavery are now listed as optional. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Qec76gl

Russian army officer admits: 'Our troops tortured Ukrainians'

The former senior lieutenant tells the BBC he witnessed the mistreatment of prisoners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o5TkiBO

Anger and hope for change at Tyre Nichols funeral

People in Memphis said they did not need to watch the bodycam to know how police behave in their city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fchQxpe

Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters

He was the highest-ranking Catholic from Australia but faced accusations of child sexual abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d7gb18P

Panchayat: The rural drama that became India's most-loved show

Panchayat centres around a young man from a city who is forced to take up a job in a remote Indian village. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DF8NcGs

Vienna murders: Four guilty of helping jihadist in terror attack

The killer went on the rampage in November 2020, killing four and wounding many others. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ifw0tqL

Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race

The former UN ambassador will reportedly announce a presidential run at an event on 15 February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ge4t7Qw

Ukraine war: Russia planning 24 February offensive, Ukrainian defence minister says

Ukraine's defence minister says Russia has amassed some 500,000 men for an attack in the coming weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5iRHwIc