Defecting online: How Myanmar’s soldiers are deserting the army

An underground network armed with Facebook and Telegram accounts is helping those who want to leave.

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Ghana's e-levy adds 1.5% tax to electronic payments

A new e-levy of 1.5% on all electronic payments comes into force despite widespread opposition.

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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero's family files $400m US lawsuit

Paul Rusesabagina's family accuse the Rwandan government of abduction and torture.

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Ros Atkins on… China’s zero-Covid lockdowns

Ros Atkins looks at why the Chinese government remains committed to its policy of eliminating all outbreaks of coronavirus.

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Asylum in Denmark: Is the country guilty of double standards?

While Ukrainians are being welcomed in their thousands, the government is trying to reduce the number of non-European refugees.

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Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Charting the remarkable story of the rise of women's boxing

Women's boxing was banned in England for 116 years. This weekend, Katie Taylor will headline at Madison Square Garden. This is the story of the sport's rise - and one woman who made all the difference.

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Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal.

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Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments.

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Week in pictures: 23 - 29 April 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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James Corden: How his viral success divided the internet

The host is credited with reinventing late night US TV but also courted controversy - so what's next?

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The impact of miscarriage on families around the world

The grief is universal, but the care women receive during pregnancy loss can depend on where they live.

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Clearing bombs with their hands: The bomb disposal unit saving a city

The city of Mykolaiv is being shelled almost daily. But the attacks themselves aren’t the only threat because the pieces of artillery left behind can be just as fatal.

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United for Ukraine: There's a New Option for US Churches, Individuals to Sponsor Ukrainian Refugees

The U.S. is shifting from its refugee resettlement program to a unique humanitarian parole process to welcome Afghan refugees and now, refugees from Ukraine.

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Florida Teen Shot Dead Hours After Getting Baptized, Laying Down His Life to Protect a Friend

Just a few hours after being baptized at a local church, a Florida teenager was shot and killed Sunday night, while trying to protect a friend after a fight broke out between two groups of girls. 

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Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president

Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith".

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'Soul-Sustaining Operations': South Carolina Gov Makes Sure Churches Can't Be Labeled 'Non-Essential'

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) is protecting churches after houses of worship across the country were shuttered as a result of government restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The children surviving Ukraine’s war without their parents

Eleven-year-old Angelina is one of many children who were forced to flee hundreds of miles from their homes on Ukraine's front line.

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Democrat-Led States Using COVID Relief Cash to Push CRT in Public Schools, Including 'Equity Warriors'

Democrat-led states across the U.S. are reportedly using billions of dollars from President Biden's $1.90 trillion COVID-19 relief bill to push critical race theory (CRT) in public schools. 

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Ukraine round-up: UN visit and a Russian roubles row

Blasts hit Kyiv while the UN chief is in the city, and there's a dispute over who is buying gas from Russia.

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REPORT: School District Teaches Pre-K Through 3rd Grade Students to 'Break the Binary', Reject 'Whiteness'

An Illinois public school district, located just north of Chicago, has embraced a progressive LGBTQ+ gender curriculum that it teaches to young children from pre-kindergarten through the third grade. 

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'Serve in a Different Way': Donation Leads CA Police Dept to Create 'Random Acts of Kindness Project'

One California police department is finding ways to make a positive impact within the community through acts of kindness it has planned for every month of this year.

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Ukraine war: UN chief admits Security Council has failed

António Guterres criticises his organisation's Security Council, saying it failed to prevent or end the war.

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MA School Board Reverses Course, Will Allow Local Church to Open Private Religious School

The Somerville, Massachusetts school committee has now approved the application of Vida Real Church, a largely Hispanic immigrant congregation, to open a religious private school known as the Real Life Learning Center ("RLLC").  

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Nigeria's Kaduna train attack: New photos bring relief and pain

Pictures show 62 people allegedly being held captive after an attack on a high-speed rail link.

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Health Care Sharing Ministry Goes Bust, Leaving Thousands of Families Stuck with Millions of Dollars in Unpaid Bills

About 10,000 families who shared one another's medical expenses through a health care sharing ministry are now facing more than $50 million in unpaid bills after the ministry abruptly shut its doors. 

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COVID-19 Pandemic Supplied Enemies with 'Biological Warfare Playbook,' Putting U.S. Vulnerabilities on Full Display

As Russia's war in Ukraine drags on, the threat of a biological attack increases. Here at home, experts warn the U.S. is not prepared to adequately defend against germ warfare. 

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Christian Author, Speaker Beth Townsend Shares Biblical Approach to Help People Find Their God-Given Calling

Award-winning television host and Christian author Beth Townsend has spent a great deal of time studying what the Bible has to say about finding our life's purpose and has some answers. 

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'We Have to Fight for Those Who Can't Fight for Themselves': OK Rep Introduces 'Partial-Birth Abortion Is Murder Act'

An Oklahoma congressman has proposed legislation that would establish severe punishments on abortionists who practice partial-birth abortion. 

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Judge Blocks Biden Admin from Ending Title 42 Early; Now Biden Aims to Overturn 'Remain in Mexico' Policy

A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Monday preventing the Biden administration from lifting Title 42 before it expires next month.

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Promise Keepers Hosts 'The Free Man Challenge' This Friday, Aims to Help Men Break Away from Porn Addiction

In an age where much of the world pours into our homes through computers and even our mobile phones, it's not surprising that pornography and the addiction it can so easily create have reached epidemic proportions.

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Ros Atkins on… Finland, Nato and Russia

Ros Atkins looks why Nato’s border with Russia looks likely to expand significantly, as both Finland and Sweden consider applying to join the alliance.

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Harris Tests Positive for COVID-19, Biden Has Not Had 'Close Contact' with Her

Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the U.S. eases restrictions in a bid to revert to pre-pandemic normalcy.

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Why are Sudan's Janjaweed on the attack again in Darfur?

Two decades since the conflict began, deadly raids by Arab militia are becoming more frequent.

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‘In the Gutter’: Franklin Graham Hits Back at Disney’s ‘Moral Failure’ Amid Florida Fury

The Rev. Franklin Graham weighed in on the continuing controversy between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), accusing LGBTQ activists of “using corporations to force their agenda on the public.”

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Ohio University Settles with Christian Professor After Punishing Him for Not Using Transgender Pronouns

An Ohio university will pay a philosophy professor $400,000 in damages and attorneys fees after disciplining him for using the wrong pronoun when addressing a transgender student who wanted to be referred to as a female. 

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Ukraine: Facing the Russian Army on the frontline in Donbas

Ukrainian forces have been holding the line in Donbas since 2014, but what was sporadic fighting has now turned into a full-blown war.

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Appeals Court Rules Against University of Central Florida in Free Speech Case: 'Huge Victory'

A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a University of Central Florida (UCF) policy targeting "discriminatory harassment" likely violates the First Amendment.

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Macron defeats Le Pen and vows to unite divided France

He triumphs over his far-right rival and becomes the first president to win re-election in 20 years.

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The Olympic hopeful turned bike-riding bank robber

When Tom Justice failed to make the Olympics he decided to use his cycling skills to rob banks instead.

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Ethiopia's Lalibela struggles as war and Covid-19 keep tourists away

In the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, civil war and Covid-19 have left many without livelihoods.

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France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."

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Christian Artists Lecrae, Matthew West, Chris Tomlin Joining Pray.com for 'National Day of Prayer' on May 5

Grammy Award-winning artists Chris Tomlin, Lecrae, and Matthew West will join other influential leaders on May 5 for the National Day of Prayer Broadcast.

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The bombing survivor accused of being fake

The woman caught in a Chernihiv school blast had her story on Instagram targeted by pro-Kremlin accounts.

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Rwanda genocide: 'I forgave my husband's killer - our children married'

The love story of a couple is being used to reconcile Rwandans 28 years after the genocide.

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Cooma jail: Prison that was once 'world's only jail for gay men'

Set in one of the coldest and windiest small towns in Australia, Cooma prison holds a dark secret.

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Colombia election: How TikTok is defining the presidential race

The social media platform has become a battleground as candidates reach out to young voters.

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Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates

A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress.

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French election: Macron and Le Pen trade taunts as campaigning ends

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen make bitter attacks on each other ahead of Sunday's election.

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Carlos Ghosn: Ex-Nissan boss says he wants a trial

The former car boss says he wants to clear his name after France issued an international warrant for his arrest.

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VA Court Considers Parents' Request to Halt Albemarle Schools from Teaching 'Critical Race Theory'

A group of parents and students in Virginia have sued the Albemarle County School Board over its efforts to implement critical race theory (CRT) into the curriculum, and they're getting their day in court Friday.   

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Somalia: At least six killed in Mogadishu attack near beach

The attack reportedly happened near a beach in the capital, Mogadishu.

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When This Dying Man Cried Out to Jesus, He Got Delivered from HIV and So Much More: 'Same-Sex Attraction Left Me'

When Mark Nelson coded on an Easter weekend more than a decade ago, his whole life flashed before him. He heard blood-curdling screams and felt kicks and punches, and then something happened that's nothing short of a miracle.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: I did not call for violent capitol insurrection

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene is on trial for allegedly violating a Civil War era law.

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Why Argentina is embracing cryptocurrency

The nation that has seen economic trauma is open to the possibility of alternative money like Bitcoin.

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France election: What far-right leader Marine Le Pen said before… and now

Has Marine Le Pen's strong views on immigration, the EU and Nato shifted since the last election?

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Ukraine round-up: Putin backs off storming of Azovstal as Mariupol 'mass graves' found

Russia's president says the Azovstal steel plant must be sealed off, and satellite images suggest mass graves.

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Have we seen peak Netflix?

The streaming giant is losing subscribers amid talk of adverts and a password sharing ban so have we seen peak Netflix?

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Juan Orlando Hernández: Honduran ex-leader extradited to US

Former President Juan Orlando Hernández is accused of involvement in a drug trafficking ring.

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'Beyond The Backyard': Trail Life USA Invites Families to 3rd Annual 'Nationwide Campout' Beginning April 29

Trail Life USA is hosting its 3rd annual "Nationwide Campout" and is encouraging people around the world to have an experience beyond their backyard. 

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Mariupol: Satellite images suggest mass graves dug near besieged city

The satellite images suggest more than 200 bodies could be there, as Ukraine accuses Russian troops of mass killings.

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Johnny Depp faces questioning in case against ex-wife Amber Heard

The actor testified about his volatile marriage to Amber Heard ahead of cross examination by her lawyers.

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NJ Diocese Agrees to $87.5M Deal to Settle Sex Abuse Suits

A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic church in the United States.

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Russia releases video of intercontinental ballistic missile launch

President Putin says the new Sarmat missile is food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia.

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Rising Inflation Plus High Demand for Rental Properties Adds Up to Skyrocketing Rent Prices

As inflation rises, the cost of living is getting out of reach. Monthly rent is skyrocketing, causing a scramble for an affordable place to live. 

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'Diabolical Bill': Pro-Lifers Rally at California Capitol as Pro-Abortion 'Infanticide' Bill Advances

Thousands of California pro-lifers rallied at the state capitol on Tuesday to protest what they call an extreme pro-abortion bill that removes all civil and criminal penalties in the deaths of newborn babies.

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Ukraine war: Holocaust survivor aged 91 among Mariupol's civilian dead - reports

The woman reportedly died in a basement more than 80 years after surviving the city's Nazi occupiers.

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Shark Tank: India TV show proves entrepreneurship isn't just for rich

The business show featured 67 ideas on which investors spent more than 400m rupees.

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CBN's First Lady, Dede Robertson at Home with the Lord

Mrs. Adelia "Dede" Robertson, beloved wife of M.G. "Pat" Robertson, founder of The Christian Broadcasting Network, died on April 19th, at her home in Virginia Beach, VA. She was 94.  

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Climate Change, Albinism and Me

Coco shares her experience of living with albinism in Nigeria.

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Oklahoma State Hosts 'Drag Queen Story Hour' for Little Kids Ages 2-10 During University's 'Pride Week'

Oklahoma State University hosted a "Drag Queen Story Hour" geared toward little children as young as two years old earlier this month. 

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Pastors Josh and Leona Kimes Resign from Hillsong Boston After Enduring 'Immense Pain'

Two more Hillsong co-pastors have decided to quit the global church movement that has been plagued by scandal, causing it to lose several pastors and even entire American church campuses.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war

Western leaders pledge to send more artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine.

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Homeschooling Surge Continues Despite Schools Reopening

The coronavirus pandemic ushered in what may be the most rapid rise in homeschooling the U.S. has ever seen. Two years later, even after schools reopened and vaccines became widely available, many parents have chosen to continue directing their children’s education themselves.

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White House hosts first Easter egg roll since pandemic

The Easter egg roll made its return to the White House's South Lawn on a rainy Monday.

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Pro-Lifers Call Concerned Citizens to CA Capitol Tuesday to Protest Abortion Bill: 'Decriminalizing Infanticide Is Barbaric'

Three California pro-life organizations say more than 1,800 concerned citizens have pledged to show up at the state capitol in Sacramento on Tuesday in an effort to persuade state lawmakers to vote "No" on a bill that essentially decriminalizes infanticide. 

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'We're Doing the Lord's Work': MD Church Celebrates 90+ Virtual Baptisms

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a wave of change to churches everywhere, which meant pastors had to get creative when it came to holding worship services and even celebrating baptisms.   

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They Can Stay: City Attorney Hits Back at Atheists' Demands for Removal of Christian Crosses

An attorney for the town of Elizabethton, Tennessee, is defending the presence of three crosses on public land after atheists demanded their removal.

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Apple staff make bid for first union at a US store

Employees must get signatures from 30% of staff at New York's Grand Central Station for a union election.

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Nigeria's Spider-Man fighting for a cleaner society

Jonathan Olakunle is fighting for a cleaner society in Osogbo, Nigeria.

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Ukraine war: Germany's conundrum over its ties with Russia

Berlin now has some hard decisions to make following years of dialogue and co-operation with Moscow.

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Captagon: Jordan's undeclared war against Syria drug traffickers

Soldiers have a shoot-to-kill policy to stop millions of Captagon pills being smuggled from Syria.

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Mariupol ‘doesn’t exist anymore’, says Ukraine’s FM Dmytro Kuleba

Dmytro Kuleba told CBS’s Face the Nation Russian troops have “decided to raze the city to the ground".

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Sri Lanka healthcare on verge of collapse in economic crisis

Doctors warn of catastrophe in Sri Lanka where medical supplies are running out in the financial crisis.

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Ukraine round-up: Ukraine defies Mariupol deadline as Kharkiv shelled

Mariupol defenders ignore Russian calls to surrender, as Kharkiv and other cities face more shelling.

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Ukraine war: Mariupol defenders will fight to the end says PM

PM Denys Shmyhal says the city has not fallen to Russian forces because of the determined defence.

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Invictus Games: Prince Harry and Meghan join opening ceremony in the Netherlands

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been on this side of the Atlantic together since 2020.

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Angella Okutoyi: Kenya's rising tennis star

After playing in the Australian Open, could Kenyan Angella Okutoyi emulate her hero Serena Williams?

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Ukraine war scams: Cybercriminals stole my identity

Scammers are using emotionally charged tricks in a bid to steal online donations.

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Ukraine round-up: Residents rebuild Bucha as Russia bans UK PM

A few residents clear up after Russia's occupation, as Boris Johnson becomes persona non grata in Moscow.

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UK's Rwanda refugee plan against nature of God, says archbishop

There are "serious ethical questions" over sending migrants to east Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury will say.

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'It Was a God Thing': Series of Mistakes Left 'Guardian Angel' in Right Place at Right Time After Potentially Deadly Car Crash

A series of misdirections and mistakes led Fiordaliza Marte, an assistant principal in Brooklyn, to save a man’s life, leaving the victim thanking the Lord and at least one person calling the situation’s positive conclusion “a God thing.”

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Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'

Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol.

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Covid China: Elderly deaths contradict Shanghai figures

Official figures claim there have been no Covid deaths in the current outbreak.

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Chernihiv is silent, after having been under constant attack from Russian forces

The Ukrainian city of Chernihiv was under constant attack until suddenly Russian forces withdrew.

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Ukraine war: Minesweeping dog helps clear Chernihiv of Russian explosives

Patron, a Jack Russell, has so far helped to remove hundreds of explosive devices.

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Ukraine round-up: Russia sends warning to US

Russia attacks Kyiv factory and warns of consequences if US keeps arming Ukraine.

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Arizona man arrested after dogs, cats and snakes found in home freezer

Police say photos of the frozen dogs, lizards, snakes and other animals are too graphic to release.

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Twitter's board readies against hostile takeover

The so-called "poison pill" measure is in response to Elon Musk's $43 million cash buyout offer.

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Shanghai lockdown: How Covid tests China's 'Great Firewall'

Videos appearing to show people suffering in Shanghai's lockdown have gone viral, stretching censors.

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Depp and Heard marriage ended in 'mutual abuse', says therapist

A psychotherapist tells the court of a volatile dynamic between the couple during therapy sessions.

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For Churches Hit by Disaster, Easter Brings Promise of Hope

Easter’s message of renewal will be especially poignant this year for four U.S. congregations rebounding from disasters.

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Ukraine round up: Flagship Russian warship sinks

Russia's flagship Black Sea missile cruiser has sunk, while President Zelensky sits down with the BBC.

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Texas Ministry Just Wants to Help Victims of Human Trafficking, but State and Local Residents Are Opposing Them

A Christian ministry in Texas that strives to help survivors of human trafficking is remaining in good spirits, even as it faces potential discrimination in the form of delays in obtaining a permit.  

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The Shroud of Turin Was the First Viral Image: How Suffering and Sacrifice Point to Victory of Easter

The Shroud of Turin is the first viral image. The ghostly, haunting image of the crucified man on the Shroud has shaped how we depict Jesus still today. This famous linen cloth became part of the historical record in the 14th century when it was viewed by throngs of pilgrims.

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How we verify social media posts from the war in Ukraine

How we verify social media posts from the war in Ukraine

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Durban floods: 'I got no house, I got nothing'

Volunteers in Durban are searching for trapped locals after the worst floods the coast has seen in decades.

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Nasa scientists spy 'largest ever comet'

It's 85 miles wide, which is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. And it's coming this way.

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‘I Am Serving the Lord’: Tony Dungy Issues Blunt Response to Critics Outraged Over DeSantis Fatherhood Event

Famed football coach Tony Dungy is hitting back after critics lambasted his appearance Monday alongside Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) at a signing event for HB 7065, a bill aimed at bolstering fatherhood.

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Police Insiders Say Seattle Sex Assault Cases Rarely Investigated as City Hobbled by Woke Policy Decisions

Almost two years after the Seattle City Council instituted woke policies that slashed the police force, the city's police department is so short-staffed it did not investigate any sexual assault cases last month, according to a report. 

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Police arrest suspect in New York subway shooting 'without incident'

'We got him,' says New York  mayor following massive manhunt in wake of Tuesday morning shooting. 

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Criminal Procedure Identification Bill raises fears of surveillance in India

Critics worry about increased surveillance by law enforcement agencies under its expanded scope.

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Why Nigeria's historic dye pits in Kano risk closure

They once dressed "the blue men of the desert", but modern tastes and insecurity could spell their end.

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Zika virus may be one step away from explosive outbreak

Scientists say we should be on alert for variants which could start another major outbreak.

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27-year-old refugee Ludmyla Chyrkova is heading home

27-year-old Ludmyla Chyrkova struggled with her decision since leaving on the second day of the war.

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29 Injured, 10 Shot During NYC Subway Shooting as Police Search for Gunman

A gunman broke loose in a New York City subway Tuesday morning, shooting 10 people and injuring at least 17.

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Poll: Many Americans See COVID, Russia's Ukraine Invasion as Signs of 'Last Days' Biblical Prophecy

A recent poll found that American interest in the End Times has grown since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago, and it remains evident following Russia's invasion of Ukraine that started in February. 

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101-Year-Old Man Receives High School Diploma, Honored During Special Graduation Ceremony

A centenarian from West Virginia was finally able to fulfill his life-long dream of earning a high school diploma.

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The Ukrainian bride who fled to India from Kyiv with a coffee machine

Anna Horodetska fled to India from Kyiv, with just a couple of T-shirts and a coffee machine.

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Brittney Griner: White House tight-lipped on missing WNBA star

Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner has reportedly been detained in Russia since February.

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US Marshal-Led Operation 'Fresh Start' Results in Recovery of 16 Missing Children

A three-month operation led by the U.S. Marshals resulted in the recovery of 16 missing and endangered children.

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Britney Spears says she is pregnant after conservatorship ends

The singer, 40, also says she has previously suffered perinatal depression.

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Girls Lacrosse Team Tries to Wear 'Pray for Peace' T-Shirts with Ukraine Flag, School District Says No

The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has prompted people from all over the world to show their support for the refugees and those who are still under fire in the country.

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Ukraine round-up: Austria pessimistic after Putin talks

Russia warns two Nordic nations against Nato membership, and the Austrian chancellor meets Putin in Moscow.

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Could Marine Le Pen win the French elections?

Marine Le Pen will go head-to-head with President Macron in an election run off in a fortnight.

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Elon Musk will now not join Twitter's board, CEO says

The Tesla boss was due to join the social media platform's board after buying a 9.2% stake in the firm.

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French elections: Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency

Emmanuel Macron wins the first round, but the run-off against his far-right rival may be far closer.

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France election: This time it won’t be a walkover for Macron

Emmanuel Macron will face a run-off against Marine Le Pen, in what is far from a done deal.

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Falklands War: 'The UK is still usurping our land'

Argentina's president has said he will keep fighting for control of the islands, also known as the Malvinas.

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French election: Macron pledges to create united France

Emmanuel Macron says he will unite "all the different convictions and beliefs" if re-elected.

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López Obrador: What's behind Mexican leader's recall referendum?

The unprecedented mid-term referendum was called not by the opposition but the president himself.

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Saniya Mistri: The hijab-wearing teen rapper breaking stereotypes

Saniya Mistri's powerful rap songs call out the glaring inequalities in her city, Mumbai.

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Ukraine war: Disbelief and horror after Krematorsk train station attack

The people of Krematorsk are coming to terms with a strike on a train station that killed more than 50.

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Imran Khan ousted from power as he loses key vote

The former cricket star loses a no-confidence vote 13 hours after his party tried to delay it.

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NFL Quarterback Killed by Truck; Spoke Publicly About His Christian Faith

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed Saturday when he was hit by a dump truck while he was walking on a South Florida highway.

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Ukraine will rise again - PM Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister held talks in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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China Covid pandemic: Xi hails response as Shanghai hits record

The Chinese leader's comments come as infections rise and residents complain of food shortages.

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Zelensky: 'We are defending the right to live'

In a CBS interview, Ukraine's President Zelensky speaks about the war and what he saw in Bucha.

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5 Churches Get Six-Figure Settlement Over CA COVID Restrictions, 1 County Still Trying to Fine Calvary Chapel $2.8M

The Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) has announced it has secured a six-figure damage award for five California churches that were closed by Santa Clara County's COVID-19 public health orders. 

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First black woman on US Supreme Court: 'We've made it'

Newly confirmed US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on her remarkable journey.

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Clergy From 104 Ohio Congregations Unite Against Radical Education Agendas, Join Fight for School Choice

Clergy from 104 diverse Ohio congregations say their state's public schools have sidelined parents from decision-making for their kids' education and have instead pushed radical agendas that many parents oppose – issues like Critical Race Theory and gender identity curricula. Now, these clergy members are banding together in support of a state bill that would put education dollars in the hands of parents, giving them choices for their children's education.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Partial verdict in Michigan governor kidnap case

Jurors acquitted two of the defendants and failed to reach a verdict on two others.

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AL Lawmakers Vote to Block Transgender Drugs, Surgeries, Lessons for Kids: 'Their Minds Are Not Fully Developed'

Alabama has become the latest state to protect young children from the irreversible effects of gender-changing medications and gender-transition surgeries. 

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NY attorney general seeks to hold Donald Trump in contempt of court

New York's top lawyer says Donald Trump has not submitted files to a Trump Organization probe.

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'I want my film to show that queer South Asians are thriving'

Queer Parivaar explores love, sexuality and gender identity among South Asian families.

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Ukrainian Refugees Find US Southern Border Is Quickest Way in After Biden Opens Door to 100,000

As Russia's war rages on in Ukraine, millions of people continue to search for refuge, often thousands of miles away from their homeland. 

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French winemakers fan flames to save 2022 crop

Sudden and sharp frosts in France this week are threatening this year's vintage.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson: US Senate votes to confirm judge to top court

The historic vote means Judge Jackson will be the first black female justice to serve on the court.

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Shock result in particle experiment could spark physics revolution

Scientists find a sub-atomic particle's mass is at odds with one a theory underpinning modern physics.

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Helmut Sonneberg: A spellbinder's story of survival, no longer kept secret

Helmut Sonneberg is a Holocaust survivor who for years did not speak of its horrors. His football club encouraged him to bear witness.

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Black Coffee - the South African DJ who made history at the Grammys

The Grammy-award winner speaks to the BBC about the joy of his win and desire to never be pigeon-holed.

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The hunt for superyachts of sanctioned Russian oligarchs

Wealthy Russians sanctioned by the US, EU and UK are having to find places they can keep their assets safe.

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Ukraine's dream of a Eurovision win

Kalush Orchestra are the bookies’ favourites to win the competition in Turin next month.

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Ed Sheeran hits out at culture of 'baseless' copyright claims after court victory

The singer says pop stars are easy targets in what has become a "really damaging" culture in music.

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A Tale of Two Churches: One Is Fasting 'Whiteness' for Lent, the Other Is Making up for an Unintended KKK Connection

Two churches are pursuing racial equality and justice in very different ways. One has made headlines by woke-fasting everything white. The other is taking a proactive approach to making restitution.

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Senate and House Lawmakers Call for Investigation into Deaths of Five Aborted Late-Term Babies in DC

GOP lawmakers are calling on Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chief of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Robert Contee, and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate reports of possible late-term abortions at a clinic in the nation's capital.

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Ivanka Trump to testify to Capitol riot committee

The ex-president's daughter will testify days after her husband and fellow aide also spoke to Congress.

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'God Cares About Your Tank': North Carolina Church Blesses Charlotte Residents With Free Gas

With painfully high gas prices still hurting American families nationwide, churches across the country have partnered with gas stations to help alleviate the burden with either discounted or free fuel. 

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Cardi B wins order forcing YouTuber to remove defamatory videos

A judge has ordered Latasha Kebe, known as Tasha K, to to delete and never repost defamatory videos.

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With Car Prices Climbing Higher and Higher, Struggling Americans Wonder When the Price Hikes Will End

The cost of new and used cars are already sky-high due to COVID shortages, and they're expected to climb even higher as the war in Ukraine creates new limits on materials, straining the supply chain. 

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War in Ukraine: 'I saw a Russian soldier shoot my father dead in Bucha'

The teenager's account adds to growing evidence of atrocities allegedly committed by Russian soldiers in Bucha.

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'Silicon Heartland': New Intel Project Could Start to Reverse US Dependence on Foreign Chips

On a 1,000-acre parcel of rural land near Columbus lies the beginning of a technology investment that could begin to reverse America's semi-conductor chip shortage. It's also expected to create an enormous opportunity for tech workers in the Midwest, potentially turning the region into what advocates are calling a "Silicon Heartland."

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Village head and family killed by Russia - Ukraine

The BBC sees further evidence of alleged atrocities in areas recently occupied by Russia.

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Curious owl inspects TV weather station camera

The camera in Great Falls, Montana, captured the moment the bird peeked into its lens.

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5 Fully Formed Aborted Babies Found in DC: Confronting the Horrors of Abortion Head-On

On Wednesday afternoon some strange and unsettling news began to leak out of our nation’s capital. The information flow picked up on Thursday, with major outlets reporting that “DC Police discovered five fetuses [aborted babies] at the home of an anti-abortion [pro-life] activist in Capitol Hill.” The home where the aborted babies were found is currently being used by Lauren Handy, the director of activism for a group called the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU). 

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Sacramento shooting: One arrest made after six shot dead

Police are still searching for other suspects in the worst US mass shooting of 2022 so far.

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'Truth Still Matters': Appeals Court Orders Oberlin College to Pay $25M to Local Bakery It Labeled 'Racist'

An Ohio appeals court has unanimously upheld a $25 million judgment against Oberlin College in Ohio, awarded to Gibson's Bakery after it successfully argued it was libeled by the school following a shoplifting incident almost six years ago.  

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Pet cloning is getting more popular despite the cost

The controversial process of cloning your dog or cat is growing more popular, despite its high cost.

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Ukraine war: The popular politician who escaped a targeted missile strike

The social media-friendly Ukrainian governor Vitaliy Kim overslept while his office was destroyed.

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EasyJet cancels 100 flights due to Covid absences

The airline cancels scores of flights as UK airports also struggle with high levels of staff sickness.

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A Miracle: Family Finds Mystery Hero Who Saved Woman's Life With Just Minutes to Spare After Scary Crash Left Her Pinned Under Car

The family of a woman who was crushed by her car and would have died without help from a good Samaritan has been on a quest to find the mystery hero, expressing gratitude and asking for him or her to come forward.

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3 VA Firefighters Working at Same Station Welcome Their Sons Within 24 Hour Span

Three Virginia firefighters who work with Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services at Fort Belvoir Army Base recently became dads within a 24 hour period.

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Sri Lanka's cabinet ministers resign as crisis protesters defy curfew

The resignations come as protesters faced off with police over rising living costs.

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Sri Lanka: Tear gas and water cannon used in Kandy

Protesters were mostly students, angry with their government's handling of the country's economy.

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The handshake in space that brought hope to the world

What happened when US astronauts met USSR cosmonauts in space

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Sarah Palin announces US Congress bid

The fiery former vice presidential candidate wants to represent Alaska in the House of Representatives.

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Imran Khan: Support for Pakistan PM despite likely defeat

Pakistan's prime minister remains a political force despite a likely defeat in a no-confidence vote.

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12-Year-Old Boy Badly Burned After TikTok Fire Challenge, Warns Others of the Risks: 'It Won't Go Well''

A young Florida boy is lucky to be alive after burning 35 percent of his body in a TikTok fire challenge.

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Speaker at PA Catholic College Tells Audience to 'Crucify Their Whiteness' and Accept 'Hopelessness'

A private Catholic university in Pennsylvania recently hosted a talk that aimed to explore how one "begins to create a different cultural foundation upon which to base one's faith." 

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War in Ukraine: Street in Bucha found strewn with dead bodies

A reporter entering Bucha, near Kyiv, counts at least 20 bodies of men, one with his hands tied.

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One mother's mission to ban 'vulgar' books

Challenges to books about sexual and racial identity have been common in US schools in the past. But the politicisation around them is new.

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What we now know about long Covid

Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment?

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Ukraine: Why the cartoon Masyanya was banned in Russia

Masyanya is a YouTube cartoon star in Russia, but her episode on the Ukraine war has been banned.

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Why Does the Far Left Want More Women to Have Abortions?

The Texas Heartbeat Act, in its mission to protect babies from abortion once their heartbeats are detectable, has faced legal challenges and resistance from the abortion industry—and come out victorious. 

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Watchdog Reveals More Than 64,000 on NC's Voter Rolls Are Dead, Duplicated or Moved to Another State

With the primaries for the congressional mid-term elections in North Carolina scheduled for May 17, a new watchdog report has revealed that more than 64,000 registered voters in the Tar Heel State are either dead, registered in another state, or registered twice under variations of the same name.

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'The Irony': GA School Board Shut Down This Mom for Reading Dirty Book Aloud - They Said Kids Might Hear It

The Georgia mother who confronted her county school board about sexually explicit books that are available to students in school libraries says many parents are afraid to speak up about their concerns. The type of confrontation she faced at the Cherokee County school board meeting may be one reason why.

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