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Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jwc4ZQE

US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions

The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5K3vjoO

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise given the Kim family's grip since the 1940s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YlZONCB

Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iDhVl6v

Final missing Lake Tahoe skier found dead 5 days after avalanche

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history. from BBC News https://ift.tt/845yfVb

Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health

The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together". from BBC News https://ift.tt/b20HAqc

Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'

The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8vRWlSY

UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post

Sangram Patil is accused of posting "objectionable content" about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t91PgQT

Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8djOqUF

Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders

The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wb0cEax

Float featuring Brazil's Lula comes last at Rio Carnival

See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GUs8BHL

Social media suspended in Gabon for 'spreading of false information'

The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice". from BBC News https://ift.tt/wUSplr7

China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?

From recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKZQN69

Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while attempting to leave country

His detention comes as he faces legal proceedings after being dismissed in a corruption scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qzamNWR

Giant robot tribute to Brazil's President Lula leads start of Rio Carnival

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parades begin with a tribute to Brazil's President Lula, illustrating his rise from poverty to power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zs0TJ7x

Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC: I felt crushed by horror - but I don't feel anger

In an extensive interview with Newsnight, the woman at the heart of France's biggest rape trial speaks about betrayal, healing and choosing the right path. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HMriNbh

No arrests made after police search residence near Nancy Guthrie's home

A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted nearly two weeks ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eKJvib2

Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it?

The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pgJQ2WF

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after Epstein fallout - reports

The prominent agent and LA Olympics chief has come under scrutiny over past ties with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Me7vdb9

Analysis: Trump takes victory lap after biggest climate rollback yet

The move marks the culmination of a decade-long push by the president to tear up climate policies he argues stifle industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/txTEp8M

'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting

Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KHZfAuc

Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to flee

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MZQ5Niw

Australia's opposition leader under pressure after key resignation

The resignation of a key colleague paves the way for a challenge to first female Liberal leader Sussan Ley. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ypYOZNI

Catherine O'Hara's cause of death confirmed as blood clot

The Schitt's Creek and Home Alone actress died last month in a US hospital, at the age of 71. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3L9OesA

Australia police defend actions after violence at protest over Israeli president visit

Videos from the rally appear to show officers punching protesters and dragging praying men away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fRGFW9k

What is Olympic ice and how is it made?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain how Olympic ice is made for Milan-Cortina. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0xXZtbz

Hong Kong court jails media tycoon and British citizen Jimmy Lai for 20 years

Lai's supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TN425YM

How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa

Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ko5ayzp

Outrage as South Korean official suggests 'importing' foreign women to boost birth rate

Jindo county head Kim Hee-soo had suggested "importing young women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka" for young rural men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8wtSUvl

Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6v5F2W3

Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cj5kTwd

Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Smd1YiQ

US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it

Is there the political will to fix the US health horror stories? from BBC News https://ift.tt/jemp8ks

Fearing Russia will seize her town, war widow moves husband's grave to Kyiv

Russia's gains on the battlefield have forced Natalia to rebury her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TyG9Bb1

Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies

More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough. from BBC News https://ift.tt/isbGL7q

'We are ready to talk': US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

"She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive," says the NBC host about missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f4aBpC1

Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9TPCXfb

Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use

Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h7Bx05L

Syria's only female minister pushes for change: 'I'm not here for window dressing'

The BBC's Lyse Doucet follows Hind Kabawat as she confronts the challenges of fragmented, post-Assad Syria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qv0i8Jk

Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues

Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FQvSaik

Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say

Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aZDG7wo

Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms

Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SDMcGw8