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Iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida

Warnings are issued as unusually cold temperatures in the US state cause the lizards to freeze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6T3I7fEHJ

On This Day: 31 January 1956

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New Zealand responds to pregnant reporter helped by Taliban

New Zealand defended its border controls after Charlotte Bellis went public with her story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c5vK9eAJd

Brazil rains: São Paulo floods kill 19 and destroy homes

About 500 families have been left homeless in São Paulo state after the latest deadly floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QHy3Mdvf8

The burden of living with long COVID

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India's Modi faces questions over spyware snooping

Fresh allegations have emerged that India bought spyware from Israel as part of a defence deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ubOC6PxIw

Pillow fighting enters the professional ring

The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oyaNpVr2m

5 things that surprised me when I visited Amsterdam's Red Light District for the first time

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Women's Ashes: England and Australia draw Test in incredible finale

England and Australia draw the one-off Women's Ashes Test in one of the most incredible finales cricket has seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JpgoL9Xkq

'Bombogenesis' snowstorm strikes US East Coast

The storm, known as a Nor'easter, brought heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and blizzard conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HhXyozWNq

Nato's Jens Stoltenberg: No plans for combat troops in Ukraine

Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VnRNu9Esa

Trump says Ukraine-Russia crisis is a 'European problem' and Russia 'owns Germany' because of Nord Stream 2 pipeline

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Fox News Host Recalls Ex-Colleague’s Offensive ‘Wouldn’t Marry A Fat Girl' Comments

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5 American foods I loved when living in the US for 4 months — and 2 things I wouldn't eat or drink again

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Hong Kong: One of city's last Tiananmen Square memorials covered up

The University of Hong Kong hides a pavement tribute, citing only routine maintenance. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ra1FXs

Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN

Rescue workers in southern Africa are trying to reach thousands stranded as more are found dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oaRno9

Parents in Iowa are suing a school over a video that shows a white student pretending to execute another student wearing blackface

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Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty wins first Melbourne title by beating Danielle Collins

Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AVCMlX

Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks

The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AD3IXa

Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin's geopolitical jigsaw

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rah5v7

Family who died in freezing cold by US-Canada border identified

The four Indian nationals were trying to cross the Canada-US border on foot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o61quD

Fujimono shooting: Japanese doctor killed in rare gun violence

Police arrest a 66-year-old man they say attacked a group of medical workers invited to his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G9gaz5

Ex-government workers mine for salvation in Afghan mountains

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Better trained, better equipped: What you should know about Russia and Ukraine's militaries

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Ukraine crisis: BBC tries to track down official bomb shelters in Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities have mapped out Kyiv's bomb shelters, but can the BBC's Sarah Rainsford find them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KNoU1k

Tennessee school board bans teaching of Holocaust graphic novel Maus

The board in Tennessee objected to swear words and depictions of nude mice in the graphic novel Maus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H9IXF3

Ukraine: What sanctions could be imposed on Russia?

Western diplomats are refusing to be explicit about specific penalties to keep the Kremlin guessing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3revjv3

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Jordanian army says it killed 27 drug smugglers from Syria

The army says the smugglers attempted to cross into the kingdom under the cover of heavy snow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2Oh7F

A father in China attempted suicide because he was ashamed that his son was still single at the age of 29

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China changes Fight Club film ending so the authorities win

In China, the final scene of the 1999 film says the subversive plot fails and the authorities win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u0aZz6

Viral videos, stoicism and stockpiling on Ukraine’s uneasy borders

With an estimated 100,000 Russian soldiers now on Ukraine's border, what do Ukrainians make of it all? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Awui4c

Eric Trump's Oblivious Boast About His Father Gets A Brutal Fact-Check

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Father on unvaccinated son's heart transplant denial

David Ferguson says his son has "gone to the edge of death" to stick to his principles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rOkMpq

Ukraine: Biden says Russian invasion 'would change the world'

The US President says Russian troops entering Ukraine "would be the largest invasion since World War Two". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYzzN3

Bataclan survivor finds NFT of her X-ray for sale online

The surgeon had put an image of a patient's X-ray on a website that sells NFTs without her consent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ixzc3S

Ukraine: 'I should be ready to defend the country'

Marta is getting military training to prepare for a possible Russian invasion but says she doesn't want war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nW1aOM

German caution on arms to Ukraine rooted in history, energy

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Guatemala convicts ex-soldiers for raping indigenous women

Five ex-paramilitary soldiers are given 30-year jail terms for raping dozens of women in the 1980s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rLdVNf

'Beautiful young ladies' among 4 gunned down in ambush at Inglewood birthday party

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Sarah Palin's positive Covid test delays New York Times defamation trial

The former US vice-presidential candidate's lawsuit against The New York Times is delayed till February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nUj18S

UK PM warns invasion of Ukraine would be 'disastrous'

Boris Johnson says an invasion would be painful and bloody for Russia - but war is not inevitable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IynrKo

Heidelberg shooting: Gunman dead after injuring four

Police say the gunman in the university town of Heidelberg was acting alone and is now dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ApWDJw

Ireland tells Russia live-fire naval exercise is 'not welcome'

Ireland's defence minister says Russian tests off the coast are unwanted, but cannot be stopped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IynW7q

Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel is 22-year-old Kenyan

A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33DNDVn

Pakistan's first female Supreme Court judge sworn in

Ayesha Malik now sits on a bench with 16 other male colleagues in the country's top court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZM3tQ

Mexico violence: Third journalist killed this year

Lourdes Maldonado López is the second journalist murdered in the city of Tijuana in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KDnN4n

Hundreds of children held by IS in besieged prison in Syria

Kurdish-led forces say they are being used as human shields in the jail they have surrounded in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rIQGUe

Cameroon nightclub fire: Liv's Night Club in Yaoundé hit by deadly blaze

At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTwkbw

NZ PM Ardern calls off wedding amid Omicron outbreak

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33WDMcW

I am done with masks. We've been idiotic about them since the beginning.

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Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton starts hunger strike in prison

Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/341PNOo

Clarence Thomas' wife spoke at a conservative conference featuring the founder of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia group involved in the Capitol riot

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Burkina Faso military bases hit by heavy gunfire

The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president had been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33YjLmg

FBI Reveals What Was in Brian Laundrie’s Notebook

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull

Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLeFwv

Immigrant couple returns to Mexico to retire after 3 decades of working in Chicago: ‘It’s a dream of many undocumented people.’

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Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases

Until last week, the remote island nation of Kiribati had recorded just two Covid cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tNrHlb

Here's how long people with COVID-19 may remain contagious, according to the best available data

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Meat Loaf: What exactly is it that the singer would not do for love?

How I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) became one of rock's biggest urban myths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ajr5Fg

Trump Trolled Over Ron DeSantis Threat In Taunting ‘What’s The Matter, Donald?’ Ad

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Serbia revokes Rio Tinto lithium mine permits following protests

The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm's controversial $2.4bn project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ip46LD

French tourist Benjamin Briere goes on trial in Iran for espionage

Benjamin Brière was arrested in 2020 after flying a drone near the Iran-Turkmenistan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fMzYgW

Hong Kong: Secret rescue network to evade hamster Covid cull

An underground network of animal lovers is helping Hong Kong hamster owners avoid a government cull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IntSzY

'Bat Out of Hell' singer Meat Loaf, rock icon and actor, is dead aged 74

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Meat Loaf: The music legend's life in video

Remembering Bat Out of Hell star Meat Loaf who has died at the age of 74. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Kvwbmr

Singer Meat Loaf is dead at 74

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‘That Must’ve Really Hurt You’: Sha’Carri Richardson Slammed for Reckless Tweet About Her Past Losses

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Havana syndrome: Most cases not caused by foreign power - CIA

A mysterious illness striking US diplomats can usually be explained by natural causes, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34XisEy

Ex-Pope Benedict failed to act over abuse, new report finds

The former pope is incriminated in a report into the Church's handling of child sex abuse in Munich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UohC7

International Red Cross hack exposes half a million vulnerable people

A cyber-attack on the humanitarian organisation exposes the details of half a million vulnerable people from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nDIqU8

Djokovic could have inspired anti-vax Australians, court says

The court said it was reasonable to think Djokovic might have inspired anti-vaccine sentiment in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AiKMgw

Europe considers new COVID-19 strategy: accepting the virus

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Tonga: Journalist gives firsthand account of volcano eruption

Speaking from Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa, Marian Kupu gives a firsthand account of the moment the undersea volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KqD2O2

Britney Spears issues cease and desist letter to sister Jamie Lynn over book

The singer accuses Jamie Lynn Spears of promoting "false or fantastical grievances" in her new book. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tGy9dS

Andre Leon Talley: Former Vogue creative director dies aged 73

Andre Leon Talley was credited with getting more black models into the fashion industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcOub8

Fury over Hong Kong's mass cull of hamsters and small pets

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Sania Mirza: India tennis star to retire after 2022 season

Sania Mirza, a former Wimbledon doubles champion, is one of India's most celebrated sports stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33xEddV

Colombia saw 145 activists killed in 2021, ombudsman says

Most of the killings were linked to illegal armed groups, the human rights ombudsman says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KknLhC

Sweden drones: Sightings reported over nuclear plants and palace

Security services take over an inquiry into a series of sightings and it is unclear who is to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34UBrzz

Snow storm wallops Niagara Falls

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Australian Open: Tennis Australia 'deeply regrets' impact of Novak Djokovic saga

The Novak Djokovic visa saga was "a significant distraction for everyone", say Australian Open organisers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KlTn6v

Winter storm hits Canada and US

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Millions of students go back to school in Colombia

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Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving adamant on vaccine refusal

Kyrie Irving will not change his mind and get vaccinated against Covid-19 despite an injury to fellow Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fzhSPv

Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu: Somali spokesman injured in Mogadishu

Former BBC journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu was targeted by terrorists, the prime minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FvRqRl

I was the poster child for COVID-19 safety. Eventually, it got me.

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A closer look at the case of Aafia Siddiqui, jailed in Texas

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Pacific volcano: Ash-covered Tonga is like a moonscape say residents

A huge underwater volcano that triggered tsunami waves has caused "significant damage" to Tonga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33CLybK

Trump claims white people are discriminated against for COVID-19 treatment: 'If you're white you go right to the back of the line'

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Australia tormented Djokovic - Serbian president

Aleksandar Vucic describes Australia's treatment of the tennis star as torment and torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzkVxC

Ashling Murphy: Vigils across Ireland for murdered teacher

Ashling Murphy's family are said to be "overwhelmed by the national outpouring of support". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323h824

Georgia lt. gov. dismisses Trump, Carlson and Cruz as GOP leaders: 'It's time to move on'

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Ex-Mexican prosecutor so corrupt he betrayed drug cartel

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My triple-vaxxed, 85-year-old mother caught COVID. Medical triage made her doctor useless.

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CNN Unearths Audio Of Kevin McCarthy Saying Trump Admitted Responsibility For Riot

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Biden supporters 'apoplectic' one year into his presidency

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he should have spoken out 'much louder' about Trump's stay-at-home order when COVID-19 first emerged

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Revealed: NFL Star Deshaun Watson’s Settlement Offer to Sexual Misconduct Accuser

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Eye Opener: Midwest, South and East expected to see massive snowstorm

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Videos show LA train lines strewn with thousands of looted packages as thieves raid unattended containers

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Thousands gather at Hindu festival in India as virus surges

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Afghan tradition allows girls to access the freedom of boys

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Tucker Blasts Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh as a ‘Cringing Little Liberal’

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Channel migrants: Thirty rescued as man dies off French coast

The man fell overboard from a migrant boat in what is thought to be the first fatality this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rgoDuY

Woman says after 8 days searching for her missing dog, the pet-sitting company Wag admitted the animal had died

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A glimpse of Jewish life before World War Two

A huge trove of artefacts that was saved from the Nazis offers a fascinating glimpse of a lost era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34J2FZX

Bill Belichick and Peyton Manning once drank beers poolside while strategizing and trying to steal each other's secrets

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China defends sweeping maritime claims after US criticism

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El Salvador journalists and activists hacked with spyware, report says

Those targeted include Carlos Martínez, who wrote about alleged talks between the government and gangs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FoqUcw

Rust: Armourer on Alec Baldwin film sues prop supplier over ammunition supply

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed seeks unspecified damages from ammunition supplier Seth Kenney and his company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33uCpCa

Trump says he doesn't understand why people who have had COVID-19 would get vaccinated unless they're old or immunocompromised

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Australia equals hottest day on record at 50.7C

Osnlow in Western Australia recorded 50.7C on Thursday, equalling a record set in 1962. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rhQHhs

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Aras Amiri: British Council says jailed employee freed by Iran

Aras Amiri, an Iranian citizen, has returned to the UK after being acquitted of spying on appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qmBKLK

Trump endorsed COVID-19 vaccines again and blasted 'gutless' politicians who won't say if they've been boosted

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Brazil rains: Minas Gerais hit by deadly landslides and floods

Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rains have killed at least 10 people in Minas Gerais. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fdhZQG

With more girls pregnant, Zimbabwe pushes a return to school

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'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute

"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nmsqpp

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Fighting the darknet drug dealers who keep coming back

BBC research finds hundreds of dealers who have survived multiple police shutdowns of darknet marketplaces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r7afVP

Magawa, the landmine-sniffing hero rat, dies aged eight

Magawa was awarded a gold medal for heroism for clearing landmines in Cambodia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qfytOl

Former Ted Cruz Aide Points Out Scariest Part Of His Kowtowing To Tucker Carlson

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Covid: Chile starts fourth vaccine dose amid rise in cases

The country is the first in Latin America to offer a fourth dose, as Omicron fuels a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3K3p6Jq

China: Doctor charged for treating fever patient

The medic in Henan could face a prison term because there wasn't a fever clinic at their hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FmOAOI

Column: Raiders have their coach after Bisaccia aces tryout

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Novak Djokovic's mother: We're here to celebrate our son's victory

Dijana Djokovic speaks at a press conference after her son Novak had his Australian visa reinstated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qdWPrG

Pope on COVID vaccines says health care a 'moral obligation'

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Uganda schools reopen after almost two years of Covid closure

Authorities warn that at least 30% of pre-pandemic pupils may never return after such a long absence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0Iu1i

Covid-19: Common cold may give some protection, study suggests

Researchers say immune cells made to defend the body against some colds could help stave off Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JVoupc

Man arrested for bomb threat at Doja Cat concert

The man phoned in a bomb threat in an attempt to jump the queue at a free show in Indianaopolis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JTHcOb

Kazakhstan unrest was coup attempt, says president

President Tokayev says a hunt for "terrorists" is continuing and Kazakhstan will soon provide proof. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JWVbmf

Novak Djokovic supporters surround car in Melbourne

Crowds chanting "free Novak" surround a black car leaving the offices of the player's lawyer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q9CkfO

Australia: Djokovic supporters gather outside court

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Novak Djokovic: Australia says tennis star given no visa assurances

The tennis star hopes to play in the Australian Open but instead could be deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JSECIe

Some cruise passengers and staff infected with COVID-19 say they were served rotten food and left without water for hours: report

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Covid pandemic: Chinese city tests 14m people after cluster

As China pursues a zero-Covid policy, Tianjin aims to test all its residents within 48 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n6agIA

Kazakhstan unrest: At least 154 killed in crackdown on protests, reports say

Days of violent anti-government protests also saw nearly 6,000 people arrested, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FgDqek

Letters to the editor for Sunday, January 9, 2022

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Kazakhstan: 'Growing suggestion violence linked to power struggle'

There are growing suggestions violence in Kazakhstan is linked to a power struggle within the ruling elite, the BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f5uRrT

Afghanistan: Baby lost in Kabul evacuation is reunited with family

The infant was lost after being handed to an American soldier at Kabul airport in August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rk2OLh

‘Dude, just tell the truth’: Mike Pompeo lost 90 lbs, but not the way he said he did

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Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Dozens killed in airstrike at camp, say aid staff

Aid workers in northern Ethiopia say 56 people are killed in a strike on a camp for the displaced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G4b4VE

How an Afghan restaurant owner fed up to 3,000 Navy SEALs a day on a military base by using a shipping container as his kitchen

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Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief arrested for treason

Karim Massimov's arrest comes in the wake of violent, nationwide anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q98isw

What the Duchess of Cambridge is really like behind closed doors

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Live From The Bahamas, It's Kim Kardashian And Pete Davidson On A Romantic Getaway

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Novak Djokovic thanks fans as he awaits deportation decision

The men's tennis star is awaiting a decision on his deportation from Australia over a vaccination row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f1OSj2

Nelson Mandela's Robben Island cell key returning to South Africa - minister

The key, kept by a former guard, was going to be auctioned in the US until South Africa objected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JOW4NJ

Instagram blocked hashtag in memory of Iran plane crash victims

The social media giant says it did so by mistake, as families tried to memorialise the 176 victims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qWIDTd

Kazakh leader on protest 'militants', thanks Putin

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DeSantis admits that a stockpile of up to a million COVID-19 tests expired in late December and announced plan to send a million COVID-19 tests to Florida seniors

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Trump releases 2 fiery statements following Biden's pointed Jan. 6 remarks

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‘Groveling’ Ted Cruz Mocked After Extremely Awkward Tucker Carlson Interview

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Gunfire heard as BBC visits scene of Kazakh clashes

The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov reports from Almaty in the aftermath of violent protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6ElPF

House Dems recall Jan. 6 mob attack on US Capitol

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Bitcoin prices fall to lowest in months after US Fed remarks

Bitcoin prices tumble amid rumblings from the US banking body and unrest in Kazakhstan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G83KZ2

In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas from Moscow to Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3H0lG

Ghislaine Maxwell's guilty verdict will 'very likely' get tossed and her case retried after juror comments on sexual abuse, experts say

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Covid-19: More than 100 test positive on an Italy-India flight

They were among 179 passengers on the flight from Milan which landed in Amritsar on Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t1dalv

Map helps Chinese man reunite with his family

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Kew scientists name new tree after Leonardo DiCaprio

The tree grows only in an African rainforest the actor and conservationist helped save from logging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33asgud

'QAnon Shaman' Makes Bonkers New Claim About What He Was Really Doing On Jan. 6

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Afcon 2021: Everything you need to know about tournament in Cameroon

Dates, favourites and everything else you need to know about the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JP5nNu

John Dean Explains Why Donald Trump ‘Should Not Sleep Well' Over Jan. 6

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'Do you realize you're describing a coup?': MSNBC host challenges Trump aide after he described plans to overturn the 2020 election

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Gal Gadot says Imagine video was in poor taste

The actress and fellow Hollywood stars recorded a cover of Imagine at the beginning of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n0WUNH

US actress Joan Copeland dies aged 99

The Broadway and TV star, who was also the sister of playwright Arthur Miller, died in her sleep. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HGSiUR

Maddow Hits Hannity With Question About Jan. 6 Texts That All Americans Want Answered

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Djokovic at Australian Open: 'He might gets booed when he gets on court'

Australians give their views on Novak Djokovic being able to play in the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXiMRj

Taiwan fighter jets scrambled in military readiness exercise

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Donald Trump's children refuse to testify in fraud inquiry

Donald Jr and Ivanka are being asked to give evidence to a civil investigation into the family business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eOSjcN

Paternity test reveals Tristan Thompson fathered third child as NBA star apologises to Khloe Kardashian

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Nirvana's Nevermind cover art lawsuit dismissed

Spencer Elden, who was pictured as a baby on the album cover, had alleged child pornography. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FUg8vM

Jan. 6 attack posed loyalty test for Indiana Rep. Greg Pence

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Djokovic gets Covid jab waiver for Australian Open

Novak Djokovic says he will defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption from having a Covid-19 vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zqXKrL

A look at the most anticipated musical tours of 2022

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China: Concern over Xi'an residents' midnight quarantine

Some people in Xi'an complained after they were forced out of their homes during a Covid outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sStVPC

S Korea says man who crossed back to North is gymnast defector

It's unclear why the man who jumped a barbed wire fence in 2020 made the perilous return journey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zm7pjx

Richard Leakey - fossil expert, conservationist and politician

The achievements of Richard Leakey, who has died aged 77, were as remarkable as they were diverse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EIQkBq

Turkey's inflation hits 36% amid financial turmoil

The cost of living hits a 19-year high as the country refuses to raise its interest rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMKLaE

Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane

The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIUhLV

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy website Citizen News is latest to close

The pro-democracy news outlet's closure comes after police raided and arrested staff from Stand News. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJn4M9

Israeli photographer captures unique bird spoon image

Wildlife photographer Albert Keshet said it was one of the most amazing pictures he had ever taken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eMFhN6

Third Hong Kong news company shutters as media fears widen

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Oxfam India says it's 'severely' hit by ban on foreign funds

The charity says a decision not to renew its licence will severely affect its humanitarian work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mOFRhu

Ex-Australia teen cricketer accuses team official of rape

Police are investigating allegations around the Australian under-19s team's 1985 tour in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ziEX1X

Bulli Bai: India app that put Muslim women up for sale is shut

This was the second recent attempt in India to harass Muslim women by "auctioning" them online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JyUcZj

Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead

A local sheriff previously said it had been a miracle no one was reported missing or dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJhf5E

Lionel Messi: Paris St-Germain forward isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

Argentina forward Lionel Messi is one of four Paris St-Germain players to test positive for Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sN65or

Curry breaks own NBA three-pointer record

Stephen Curry breaks his own NBA record for three-pointers in consecutive games as he leads the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 win over the Utah Jazz. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34etmWh

In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march

When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qF6RkX

Memorial: Russia’s civil rights group uncovering an uncomfortable past

Memorial, one of the oldest civil rights groups in Russia, was uncovering uncomfortable truths for the authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JDxZtk

Letter from Africa: Africa plays on in 2022 without its great referee

Joseph Warungu looks at what is in store for the African continent this coming year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qD8Cil

Former general urges Trump supporters in the military to stop listening to 'the pillow guy' Mike Lindell

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2022 sporting calendar: Big events from Winter Olympics to the World Cup

The Winter Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Women's Euros and the men's World Cup are just some of the big events taking place in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sKgRfj

Whistleblower warns baffling neurological illness affects growing number of young adults

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‘The doctors came and I had to tell my father he was dying’

Is it always appropriate for relatives to interpret for deaf loved ones? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etHv3S

Judge: Prince Andrew can't halt lawsuit with domicile claim

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Ryan Reynolds paid tribute to Betty White, who joked for more than a decade that he had a crush on her

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Sen. Marco Rubio blasts 'irrational hysteria' over Omicron coronavirus variant

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In nation at war with itself, one town tries cup of civility

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Ask Amy: Co-workers talk about party she's not invited to

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New law allowing assisted suicide takes effect in Austria

The new law allows chronically or terminally ill adults to make provisions for an assisted suicide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ELR88H

French car-burning returns for New Years' Eve

Car burning has become an annual event in French suburbs since riots hit several cities in 2005. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDmfIW

NBA: DeMar DeRozan scores buzzer-beating three-pointer as Chicago Bulls beat Indiana Pacers

DeMar DeRozan scores a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Chicago Bulls a 108-106 win at the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34eyTvZ

The Queen broke with tradition to give Bond actor Daniel Craig an honor usually reserved for real-life diplomats or spies

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Emma Raducanu withdraws Melbourne Summer Set after Covid-19 isolation

US Open champion Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Melbourne Summer Set, a warm-up event for the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zcS052

Betty White’s death at 99 shocks fans, celebrities. ‘Thought she would live forever’

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Chart shows how much protection people have against Omicron after 1, 2, or 3 shots of vaccine

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Infant in alleged abuse video is located; Chesterfield Police still looking for his mother

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Quiz: How well do you remember football in 2021?

Test your knowledge of football in 2021 by taking our quiz... from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EGCz69

Desmond Tutu funeral: Anti-apartheid campaigner remembered in Cape Town

The anti-apartheid campaigner and Nobel Peace Prize winner died last Sunday, aged 90. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sL89NS

Beckham loving complementary role, TD spree with LA Rams

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After Desmond Tutu, a time for new South African heroes

As the last of South Africa's moral giants is laid to rest, some say now is time to break the mould. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JxMb6Y