Ukraine's military claims it has regained control of five villages close to the country's second city.
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Saturday, May 7, 2022
Afghanistan: Women’s faces become latest Taliban restriction after face veil rule
“They are always after women” rather than tackling Afghanistan’s many problems, one activist told the BBC.
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North Korea in new missile launch, say neighbours
The reported launch comes just days before South Korea's new president takes office.
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Taliban to force Afghan women to wear face veil
Any woman refusing to comply with the new decree could see a male guardian jailed for three days.
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Nigerian airlines to halt domestic flights over jet fuel hikes
Prices have risen almost fourfold this year, mainly triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Friday, May 6, 2022
Facebook's Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim
A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services.
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Dave Chappelle: Stage attacker charged with misdemeanours
The US comedian was attacked on stage on Tuesday evening while performing at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student Sofia Sapega jailed for six years
The verdict on Sofia Sapega comes a year after she was forcibly removed from a diverted Ryanair flight.
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Morrisons makes last minute bid to save McColl's
The deal would aim to save as many of the 16,000 convenience store jobs at risk as possible.
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Israel hunts Palestinian axe attackers who killed three
Three Israelis were killed as two Palestinians bludgeoned civilians in a park full of families.
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House prices hit new record but growth set to slow
Prices rose by 1.1% in April but rising interest rates and inflation will dampen the market.
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Thursday, May 5, 2022
China building collapse: Woman rescued from rubble after six days
Dozens of people are still feared missing in the debris of a fallen building in the city of Changsha.
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Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%
Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases.
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Wildfire smoke and dust storm seen from space
Watch satellite images of 60mph gusts blowing dust across Colorado and wildfires in New Mexico.
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Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70%
Everyday goods including food and transport costs have seen among the biggest annual increases.
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Wealthy Russians flee to Dubai to avoid sanctions
Property purchases by Russians in Dubai surged by 67% in the first quarter of 2022, a report says.
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Africa's digital business: The women swapping shops for smartphones
Three African women explain how they have boosted their income by going digital since the start of Covid.
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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Oil prices have soared. Why won't Opec bring them down?
Oil prices are at an eight-year high, so why won't oil exporting countries bring them down?
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Maradona shirt: Why the 1986 World Cup kit is so special
Bidding for the shirt Diego Maradona wore scoring the "Hand of God" goal has already reached £4m.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Energy firms face deadline in review of direct debit hikes
Some companies have three weeks to respond to accusations they have set direct debits too high.
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Ukraine war: A 64-year-old Mariupol resident lost her home, but has nowhere to go
64-year-old Tatyana is one of many Ukrainians who have lost their homes to Russian attacks.
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P&O brings back passengers on cross-Channel route after sackings
Tuesday marks the first time that drive-on passengers and tourists can use P&O in almost six weeks.
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Ukraine war: Nurse who lost her legs has first dance with husband in hospital
Oksana lost her legs, and four fingers, in a landmine explosion when returning home.
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Met Gala 2022: Blake Lively, Kim Kardashian and others showcase lavish outfits
One of fashion's biggest events has rolled out the red carpet in New York for some of the world's stars.
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Met Gala: 22 of the hottest looks from the 2022 red carpet
Gwen Stefani, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and many more walked the red carpet at the New York event.
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BP profits soar amid calls for a windfall tax
The energy giant said underlying income hit $6.2bn due to 'exceptional oil and gas trading'.
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Shanghai: Authorities fire four officials after elderly patient blunder
A viral video shows an elderly patient being loaded into a hearse before workers realise he is still alive.
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Monday, May 2, 2022
Ukraine war: Hundreds trapped in Mariupol steelworks despite evacuations
A commander at the Mariupol steel plant says hundreds are stuck and Russia has resumed shelling.
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Sunday, May 1, 2022
Regine: Singer, actress and self-proclaimed discotheque inventor dies
Regine, known as the "queen of the night", owned nightclubs across the world.
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Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan return to Neighbours
The pair will resume their roles as Scott Robinson and Charlene Mitchell for the soap's final episode.
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Asda chairman Stuart Rose: Food prices will keep rising
Stuart Rose says that consumers "will suffer" from continuing cost of living price hikes.
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Biden mocks Trump at White House press dinner
Joe Biden jokes about former president Donald Trump at the prestigious event hosted by Trevor Noah.
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Nine people arrested in China over Changsha building collapse
At least 18 people are trapped inside the largely-residential building, which collapsed on Friday.
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Tributes paid after death of country music star Naomi Judd, 76
Ms Judd, 76, had a string of hits and awards with her daughter in the country music duo, The Judds.
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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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