Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Deadly train collision near Greek city of Larissa

Two trains collide near the city of Larissa, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens.

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India G20: Diplomatic test as Ukraine war dominates talks

Can India navigate tensions and secure any agreements as a divided G20 meets in Delhi?

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'Changed My Whole Entire Being': Ex-Strip Club Owner Born Again, Now Works to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking

Three sex businesses have closed in north central Ohio over the last two years, according to Frontlines Ohio. One woman who owned two of those strip clubs told the outlet after she and her husband gave their lives to the Lord, "our hearts changed."

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'It's a Crisis': Historic Staffing Shortages Lead Police Departments Nationwide to Get Creative

Recruiting and retention are two issues haunting police departments nationwide. Since 2020, a mass exodus of officers combined with record lows in new applicants have resulted in critical staffing shortages.  In Baltimore, Maryland, the Police Department lost nearly 300 officers in 2022 alone. Now, at unsustainable staffing levels, the city's police union warns their force is stretched too thin to keep the public safe.

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Denmark scraps public holiday to boost defence budget

The extra day of work will provide an additional $400m to the economy.

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New Artificial Intelligence Program ChatGPT Generates Concern: A Liberal Bias?

A new way to use Artificial Intelligence is getting a lot of attention these days. It's called "ChatGPT", and it interacts with everyday users in a conversational way. The advanced technology, however, is also generating concern and controversy.

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Finland starts construction of Russia border fence

The Finnish government has sought to boost border security since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Nigeria election results 2023: Bola Tinubu takes strong lead over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi

Opposition parties condemn the election as a sham, with Bola Tinubu on 39% of votes counted so far.

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Monday, 27 February 2023

Ukraine war: Zelensky says situation in Bakhmut worsening

Russian forces have been trying to capture the eastern city of Bakhmut for over six months.

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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.

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Sunday, 26 February 2023

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.

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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.

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Mexico protests: Huge crowds rally against electoral reform

People marched on the presidential palace in Mexico City, where organisers claim 500,000 gathered.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Saturday, 25 February 2023

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.

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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.

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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.

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Turkey earthquake: How survivors cope with trauma

The deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria are having a devastating impact on people's mental health.

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Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak wants to get job done on new Brexit deal

The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome".

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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.

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Friday, 24 February 2023

Turkish journalists detained over earthquake reports

Press freedom groups criticise a new "disinformation law" used to target reporting on the disaster.

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The Manchester puppet masters who made the stars of Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

A low-key British animation studio created the models for Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed Pinocchio.

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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.

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Revival Spreads to Texas A&M, Indiana Wesleyan and LSU: 'It's Not Religion. It's Just Meeting JESUS'

As the outpouring that began at Asbury University continues to spread, some of the signs may not involve massive worship services in an auditorium. There's still plenty of proof that God is on the move, like outdoor prayer gatherings and baptisms at more colleges, even secular ones that don't have regular chapel times. 

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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.

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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.

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'The Enemy Is Waging All Out War Right in Our Faces': Ex-Satanist and Ex-Witch Respond to Huge Satanic Gathering

Christian leaders are responding to The Satanic Temple's (TST) announcement about its second public convention – "a weekend of blasphemy" – to be held in Boston, Massachusetts this spring.

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Thursday, 23 February 2023

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.

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FBI Accuses Medical Ministry of $4M Fraud Against Participants, Feds Shut Down Its Website

According to the FBI, a so-called health ministry offered potential members an Obamacare alternative, but instead, left thousands of people with unpaid medical bills. 

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Awakening Reaches TN Middle School and 3 New Colleges in PA, MO, KY - 27 Give Lives to Christ on 1 Campus

The revival fires from the Asbury University Awakening continue to spread to college campuses across the country. According to several reports, the Holy Spirit outpouring has reached two more colleges in Pennsylvania and Missouri as well as a middle school in Tennessee. 

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Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Bodies found in plane wreck on Philippines volcano

All four people on board the light plane are confirmed dead by search authorities.

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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.

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WATCH: Mystery metal sphere found on beach perplexes Japan

Authorities can't say what it is yet - not even the police or bomb squad sent to investigate.

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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.

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Heaven Invades Asbury, Again: Echoes of the 1970 Jesus Revolution Are Already Resounding

WILMORE, Kentucky – Starting this week, the Asbury revival is moving off campus and into the community. The hope is that the services will spread from place to place and spark a nationwide move of God. It's a strategy that Asbury followed after a similar wave in 1970 that helped kick off the Jesus revolution.

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Tuesday, 21 February 2023

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.

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A Year of War Crimes and Devastation: Reflecting on Russia's Brutal Invasion of Ukraine and What Comes Next

KYIV, Ukraine – One year ago, satellite data along the borders of Ukraine showed the largest Russian military buildup since the Cold War.  U.S. intelligence warned about an oncoming invasion in late February, and thus began the biggest land war since World War II.   The last year has been a nightmare for the Ukrainian people. CBN News has been reporting from the conflict zone throughout much the war, which allows us to brings you this unique reflection from Kyiv.

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Ukraine war: Two presidents, two speeches, two different world views

The BBC's Richard Galpin looks at Joe Biden's and Vladimir Putin's speeches, addressing the Ukraine war.

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Kentucky Church Targeted in 2020 Lockdown Returns to Court of Appeals

A Kentucky church that was targeted by state police at the governor's command is back in federal court. They're still fighting for justice after churchgoers sitting in cars were given tickets during a drive-in church service at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.

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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.

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'We Locked Eyes': Ex-Cop Came 'Face-to-Face With Pure Evil' and Now He Fights Demons, One Case at a Time

An ex-cop is on a fascinating mission to fight a truly sinister villain: spiritual evil.

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Monday, 20 February 2023

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.

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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.

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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.

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George Santos tells Piers Morgan: I've been a terrible liar

George Santos tells Piers Morgan his embellishments were not about "tricking the people".

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Papua New Guinea: Rescue mission under way for researchers taken hostage

Officials say they will use "whatever means necessary" to free an Australian and three local people.

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'My Children Were Screaming': Houck Family Recalls FBI 'Act of Terror' in New Doc About Home Raid

Mark Houck, the pro-life father of seven who was arrested in a pre-dawn home raid by the FBI last fall, is speaking out about his family's horrifying experience now that he's been acquitted in federal court. 

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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.

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Sunday, 19 February 2023

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.

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Cambodia: Angkorian crown jewellery handed over in London

The secret collection of 77 items from the Angkorian period has stunned antiquities experts.

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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.

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Nigeria election 2023: Fact-checking claims by the candidates

Claims about poverty, unemployment and insecurity feature prominently in this election campaign.

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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.

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Bafta bits you may have missed

All Quiet On The Western Front wasn't the only winner in town at 2023's Bafta Awards.

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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.

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Saturday, 18 February 2023

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.

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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.

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Rachid M'Barki from BFM suspended in scandal linked to disinformation firm

Veteran presenter Rachid M'Barki is accused of running stories planted by an Israel-based organisation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Friday, 17 February 2023

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.

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Chilli crab: The woman behind Singapore's beloved dish

Cher Yam Tian, who created what is now a world-famous culinary delight, dies at 90.

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Manchester United: Sheikh Jassim confirms Qatari bid to buy Premier League club

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's biggest banks, confirms his foundation will bid to buy Manchester United.

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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.

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Revival Spreads to Cedarville and Samford Universities: 'God Is Working on Our Campus'

The fires of revival continue to burn at Asbury University in Kentucky and numerous reports reveal the Holy Spirit has ignited several other flames that are now burning brightly at other universities and colleges around the country. 

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'Never give up': Woman fights off attacker in US gym

A man who attacked a lone woman in a Florida apartment gym got more than he bargained for.

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Thursday, 16 February 2023

'Spying on Americans': Washington Waking up as Chinese Drones Buzz into Restricted Airspace in DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The threats from China, the country some consider to be America's biggest adversary, are piling up. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill will likely revisit another potential threat in the coming months: Chinese drones buzzing around restricted airspace here in our nation's capital.

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Holding out against China in a row over reefs

China and the Philippines both have rival claims in the South China Sea.

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'We Are Protecting Kids': Gov. Noem Signs Bill Banning Puberty Blockers, Gender-Change Surgeries for Kids

South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem has signed a bill into law that bans harmful and experimental puberty blockers and mutilating irreversible surgeries for children and teens who struggle with gender confusion. 

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

The Ukrainian president was asked about if Russia attacked from the Belarussian border.

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Bruce Willis has dementia, family announces

Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family announces on social media

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Zelensky on peace deal: 'Compromises on territory would make us weaker’

Zelensky speaks to the BBC as the anniversary of beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches.

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Wednesday, 15 February 2023

David Malpass: World Bank director who was called climate denier quits

The White House rebuked him after he said he did not know if fossil fuels were driving global warming.

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As America's 'False Sense of Christianity' Fades, Faith Leaders Point to Next 'Jesus People Movement'

In just a few decades, Christians may make up less than half of the U.S. population.  By 2070, Pew Research predicts the number people in America who call themselves "nones" when it comes to religion will outnumber Christians.  Much of this is due to the growing number of young Americans leaving Christianity by age 30, or those who never affiliated with the religion at all. 

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Panama migrant bus plunges off road killing 39

Migrants hoping to reach the US died when their bus fell into a ravine near Costa Rica.

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'I Couldn't Be a Christian and a Teacher': CA Teacher Opposes District's Trans Policy, Loses Job

A California teacher who reportedly lost her job after refusing to go along with her school district's transgender policies is speaking out about her experience.

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White Supremacist Gets Life in Prison for Buffalo Massacre

A white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after relatives of his victims confronted him with pain and rage caused by his racist attack.

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New Barney leaves fans bemused by reimagined image

People online mock the dinosaur's reimagined image, which will appear in a new animated series.

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Tuesday, 14 February 2023

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".

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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.

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Migrants Swarming Southern Border Coming from Countries Once Barely Represented

Just when you think the crisis at the southern border can't get worse, it does. More than two years into the Biden presidency, illegal crossings have soared month after month to numbers never seen in the U.S. Critics were skeptical about the handful of policies the administration announced in January ahead of his first trip to the border in well over a decade.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Satellite images show Jindayris devastation

More than 500 bodies have been pulled from the rubble of 200 destroyed buildings in Jindayris.

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'Our Culture's Going to Be Changed': Massive Revival at Asbury Captivates World, No Signs of Slowing Down

The nation is captivated by the stunning revival breaking out at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, as students, faculty, and people from outside the Christian campus flock to the school’s chapel to participate in a multi-day revival.

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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.

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Monday, 13 February 2023

US warns that dual citizens face Russian conscription

A new travel warning urges US citizens to leave the country immediately or face conscription.

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Transgender Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital Under Investigation After Whistleblower Allegations

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his office has launched a multi-agency investigation into the Washington University Pediatric Transgender Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital. 

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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand declares state of emergency

It is the third time in the nation's history a state of emergency has been declared.

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'Very, Very Vulnerable': These Devices in Your Home Can Be Easy Prey for Hackers

From a chip in your refrigerator to security cameras at your front door, devices like these are a part of what's called the Internet of Things or IoT. However, if you're not careful, this convenient technology can be a hacker's dream.

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White House defends decision to shoot down flying objects

Questions remain over what the three objects shot down over North America this weekend were.

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U-Haul Driver Hits, Injures 8 Pedestrians in NYC; 2 Critical

A man driving a U-Haul truck swerved onto sidewalks and plowed into scooter riders in New York City on Monday, injuring at least eight people before police were able to pin the careening vehicle against a building following a mileslong pursuit.

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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.

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Haiti gangs: Three churchgoers kidnapped after Mass

Gangs kidnapping people for ransom are targeting religious institutions amid spiralling violence.

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Sunday, 12 February 2023

Satanic Smokescreen: Good News Clubs Push Back on 'After School Satan' Clubs

After School Satan Clubs have drawn headlines and national attention in recent years, targeting public schools that have already approved Good News Clubs to host meetings during after-school hours.  In a scattering of communities from California to Virginia, parents have protested the Satan clubs, asking their districts to not approve their applications to meet. That's left school administrators with a difficult decision: accept all clubs no matter the viewpoint or shut down after-school clubs altogether.

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Israel legalises nine West Bank settlement outposts

The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees.

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Turkey earthquake: BBC witnesses rescue after six days under rubble

A man is rescued after spending nearly a week under the rubble in Antakya

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US military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron

Washington has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon on 4 February.

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Earthquake tears apart a Turkish-British family

Mehmet and Fatma Meter lost seven loved ones in a village where the dead now outnumber the living.

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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?

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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".

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Quake-hit Turkey issues 113 building arrest warrants

Before the quake, there were amnesties for contractors who swerved regulations.

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Saturday, 11 February 2023

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.

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Grieving a daughter's Covid death in Wuhan - while being surveilled

Yang Min has demanded "justice" for her daughter, who died of Covid in China three years ago.

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US and Canada military shoot down new unidentified object

The flying object "violated airspace" over north-west Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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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.

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Friday, 10 February 2023

Kerala transgender couple's 'tears of joy' as baby born early

Zahad and Ziya, whose pregnancy photos made headlines, say their baby is fine after being born early.

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Florida expands governor's power to move migrants

Democrats says the relocations are "human trafficking", but Republicans say it's "humanitarian".

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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.

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Public Memorial Service Announced to Celebrate the Life of Pastor Jack Hayford

The Foursquare Church has announced events to celebrate the life of Pastor Jack W. Hayford. 

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Inside Aleppo: BBC sees devastation after quake

The BBC is one of the first international outlets to report from the historic Syrian city.

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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.

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Thursday, 9 February 2023

The moment SpaceX tests its powerful rocket system

With 33 engines, Starship will be the most powerful launcher in human history.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Freezing weather adds to despair as quake toll passes 20,000

The UN calls for aid workers to get more resources and warns the full extent of the disaster is still unfolding.

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Stressed Out? Here Are 7 Ways to Chill Out and Protect Your Health

Whether we're worried about the cost of living, anxious over daily disappointments like traffic jams, or overwhelmed by negative thoughts, stress can prove toxic to our bodies. Stress activates a potent combination of hormones that influence things like our heart rate, digestion, and fat storage.  Medical research increasingly points to the ill health effects that can be triggered by chronic, sustained stress, such as a heightened risk for obesity, heart disease, diabetes, depression, and dementia.  

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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.

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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Proposes Universal School Choice in Broad Battle for Parental Rights

New Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced a universal school choice proposal Wednesday. She says it would let parents enroll students in whatever school is best for them.  

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Chile wildfires threaten animals

An emergency clinic was set up in Santa Juana to treat some of the animals.

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Wednesday, 8 February 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Survivor in rubble sparks hope for more 'miracles'

Days after Turkey's devastating earthquake, there are still some moments of joy, but they are fewer.

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US Green Beret Neutralizes Russian Death Traps Now That Ukraine Has Become a Literal Minefield

SOUTHERN UKRAINE – International humanitarian law bans the use of antipersonnel mines and booby traps, even in war.  But although Russia is bound by these treaties as a member of the United Nations, thousands of Russian mines now litter the landscape across Ukraine.  And one American Green Beret has dedicated himself to doing something about that.   

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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.

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Smithsonian Apologizes for Kicking Out Catholic Students Wearing Hats with Pro-Life Message

The Smithsonian Museum has apologized to a group of Catholic students and their chaperones for reportedly asking the group to leave the National Air and Space Museum because they were wearing blue caps with a pro-life message embroidered on them. 

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Two children dead after bus rams into Quebec nursery

The 51-year-old bus driver has been arrested and charged with homicide, police say.

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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.

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Tuesday, 7 February 2023

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.

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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.

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Oscars: Danielle Deadwyler claims Hollywood is 'deeply impacted by racism'

Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis were tipped to be nominated for best actress, but missed out.

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Satanist Group Offers Online Clinic to Help Women with Satanic 'Abortion Ritual'

The Satanic Temple (TST) has started an online fundraising effort for its online "telehealth clinic" to provide free "religious" abortion services through the mail to its members in New Mexico.

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Urgent Threat: More Cyberattacks and Shutdowns of Critical US Infrastructure

Cyberattacks increased 38% worldwide last year, and now cybersecurity experts are issuing this urgent warning – critical U.S. infrastructure security breaches and shutdowns may soon be coming. A former C.I.A. hacker turned cybersecurity analyst says the government must act before it's too late. 

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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?

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Monday, 6 February 2023

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.

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Turkey quake: Heavy rain hampers rescue efforts

At least 3,500 people are confirmed dead in the quake that struck northern Syria and Turkey.

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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.

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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.

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Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall - US defence official

An official says the size of the object informed the decision not to shoot it down before Saturday.

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'Mommy Wine Culture': Young Moms Being Pressured to Drink to Cope with Kids, and It's a Big Problem

Perhaps you've noticed all the messages on social media, or the numerous products at the store, suggesting mothers of young children need to drink alcohol, and lots of it, to cope with the pressures of raising children. If you yourself are a young mom, chances are you're being pressured to drink as part of the role.   It's called "Mommy Wine Culture," and while it's pervasive throughout American society, a growing number of mothers are pushing back against it.

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Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules

A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator.

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Sunday, 5 February 2023

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.

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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.

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Grammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures

All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

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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.

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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.

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Pope and protestant leaders denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis said laws which criminalise homosexuality were a sin and "an injustice".

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China balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage

The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.

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Saturday, 4 February 2023

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.

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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.

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How to cook Spanish tortilla: Salmonella outbreak sparks national debate

A bout of food poisoning at a Madrid restaurant stirs debate about how to cook a Spanish tortilla.

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

"Arrogant", "discreet" - Lucy Williamson visits the apartment block where the brothers first settled.

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Giant wave overturns yacht during dramatic US rescue

Video shows the vessel capsizing in rough Pacific seas as the man on board is rescued.

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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.

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China balloon: US going to take care of it, says Joe Biden

The president faces pressure to shoot down the craft, but China denies it is being used to spy on the US.

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Friday, 3 February 2023

'God Is With Me': 3,000 lb. Boulder Bursts Through Woman's Living Room, Missing Her by Mere Seconds

A woman in Hawaii was just seconds away from a potentially fatal incident after a five-foot boulder burst into her home and narrowly missed her. “God is with me,” Caroline Sasaki said after Sunday’s shocking incident.

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Federal Court Strikes Down Tampa's Ban on Counseling for Minors Seeking Freedom

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Tampa, Florida's ban against talk therapy for minors seeking freedom from unwanted same-sex attraction.

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The US-China spy balloon row in under a minute

BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera explains what it's all about.

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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.

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60 Below Zero in New Hampshire?! Dangerous Cold Snap Threatens Many States This Weekend

Several states are bracing for what could be the coldest arctic blast in years. In New Hampshire, the governor warned brutal cold will bring severe wind chills.

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China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims?

Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path.

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Thursday, 2 February 2023

PRAY: Police Search for Answers After Christian Councilwoman Killed Outside Her NJ Home

A New Jersey community is in shock after a 30-year-old Republican councilwoman was reportedly killed Wednesday evening outside her home. The alleged murder of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour sent shockwaves through the Sayreville, NJ, community, with friends and peers remembering her as a dedicated public servant and woman of God.

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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".

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Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites

It is not clear when the new 2,000-peso note will enter circulation, Argentina's Central Bank says.

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Punxsutawney Phil is not the only furry forecaster

Punxatawney Phil may be the star of Groundhog Day, but US towns have many other predictive rodents.

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Israel says Sudan peace deal to be signed in Washington

It would normalise relations between Israel and another member of the Arab League.

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Historic deep freeze to hit US northeast as ice storm subsides in south

The weather service is warning of "once-in-a-generation" wind chills from Pennsylvania to Maine.

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Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Cardinal George Pell's funeral sees mourners and protesters

He was the highest-ranking Catholic from Australia but faced accusations of child sexual abuse.

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Why lifting Tanzania's opposition ban suits President Samia

How democracy is faring as President Samia dismantles some of her predecessor's dictatorial policies.

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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.

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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.

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Nikki Haley poised to enter 2024 presidential race

The former UN ambassador will reportedly announce a presidential run at an event on 15 February.

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Passengers Disarm Gunman Who Killed DC Employee, Shot Others

An armed man shot three people, killing one, in a Wednesday morning rampage in the nation's capital that started on a city bus and ended in a Metro tunnel after passengers attacked and disarmed him. 

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