German and Austrian rescuers paused their operations in Turkey after reports of shots being fired.
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Saturday, February 11, 2023
Thousands of pregnant Russian women fly to Argentina
The women are trying to ensure their children obtain Argentinian passports, officials say.
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New rail strikes ballot to start soon - RMT's Mick Lynch
Mick Lynch says the union will keep talking to rail firms, after it rejected an offer on pay on Friday.
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Laura Kuenssberg: Jets to Ukraine decision 'not easy' says Poland
Poland's president tells Laura Kuenssberg sending F-16 aircraft would be a "very serious decision".
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Alex Murdaugh: The US murder trial obsessing true crime tourists
A wealthy lawyer from a prominent South Carolina family is accused of killing his wife and son.
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Plans to dim City of London's skyscrapers to save energy
The City of London Corporation plans curfew times for new developments to switch off or dim lights.
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AKA shot dead: Top South African rapper killed with friend
Police say Kiernan Forbes and Tebello Motsoane were killed at close range in the city of Durban.
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Cyclone Gabrielle: New Zealand braces for storm after record floods
Residents are on edge as parts of the North Island prepare for more severe weather.
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Friday, February 10, 2023
Jerusalem: Two people killed in car ramming attack
Several people were also injured when the car mounted the pavement at a bus stop, medics say.
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Russia to cut oil production over price caps
The Kremlin plans to reduce output in March after fresh sanctions over Ukraine take effect.
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Viktoria Nasyrova: Woman guilty of lookalike cheesecake poisoning plot
The Russian-born New Yorker planned to murder her victim and steal her identity, jury finds.
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China seeks 'bold' steps to lift birth rate
China's birth rate is at a record low, with officials identifying the cost of childcare as a major issue.
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Tech layoffs: Yahoo to slash 20% of its workforce
Yahoo adds to the growing list of tech companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrink.
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Ukraine war: More blackouts after 'massive' Russian attack
A general says two Russian missiles went over Moldovan and Romanian airspace in Friday's barrage.
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: New-born and mother saved after four days in rubble
Ten-day-old Yagiz was retrieved from ruins in southern Turkey following Monday's deadly earthquakes.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Turkey and Syria earthquake rescues offer hope
Over 15,000 people are known to have died after Monday's earthquakes, with that number expected to rise.
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Mobile and broadband price hikes to be investigated
The communications regulator is concerned about uncertainty around mid-contract price rises.
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Turkey port blaze: Video shows aid plane gliding through smoke
Aerial footage shows thick, dark smoke billowing from a port in southern Turkey which reignited.
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Succession talk arises after Kim Jong-Un's daughter makes appearance
Kim Jong-Un's daughter's latest appearance has sparked questions about her future in North Korea.
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Ukraine war: Elon Musk's SpaceX firm bars Kyiv from using Starlink tech for drone control
The firm says it has limited Kyiv's ability to use its Starlink satellite internet for military ends.
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Alex Morgan calls potential Saudi sponsorship deal for 2023 Women's World Cup 'bizarre'
United States forward Alex Morgan says a potential Visit Saudi sponsorship deal for the 2023 Women's World Cup is "bizarre".
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
UK regulator opposes Microsoft deal to buy Activision
The Competition and Markets Authority says it would lead to higher prices and fewer choices for gamers.
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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Fire at Turkey port adds to quake disruption
Despite claims the fire had been extinguished, the BBC witnessed it still smouldering on Wednesday.
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Notorious Russian nationalist Igor Mangushev shot dead in Ukraine
Igor Mangushev was shot in the head and his killing sparks speculation about who was to blame.
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Mary Queen of Scots: Deposed ruler's secret prison letters found and decoded
The letters, written during her English captivity, were found during a trawl of French archives.
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New Zealand drug bust: Batman-labelled cocaine haul seized at sea
A naval vessel intercepted a massive 3.2 tonnes haul found drifting in the Pacific Ocean.
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Australia blocks coal mine to protect Great Barrier Reef
It is the first time the government has rejected such a proposal, saying it posed an "unacceptable risk".
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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Warning hundreds of England bus services face cuts
Up to 15% of services could be scrapped in the coming weeks if government funding is not renewed, an industry body says
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Pervez Musharraf: Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader
Funeral prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but were not attended by army leaders.
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Ecuador polls: Murdered candidate elected as mayor
Omar Menéndez was shot dead the evening before the election during a brutal attack on his headquarters.
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Turkey and Syria earthquake: ‘It was like a doomsday scenario'
Ismael had just left his son in hospital when the building started to collapse.
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Kerala: The transgender couple whose pregnancy photos went viral
The couple have paused their gender transition to have a baby together.
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BP sees biggest profit in 114 year history after oil and gas prices soar
The firm's profits more than double after oil and gas prices surged last year following the invasion of Ukraine.
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Monday, February 6, 2023
Turkey-Syria earthquake: 'We need help, north-west Syria is a disaster area'
A spokesman for the Syrian Civil Defence calls on the international community to act.
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M&Co: Renfrewshire clothing chain to close all 170 stores
The Scottish company, which used to be known as Mackays, employs almost 2,000 people across the UK.
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Turkey and Syria earthquake: Aerial footage shows Syria aftermath
Drone footage shows the earthquake aftermath and the search and rescue operation in Idlib, Syria.
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Sunday, February 5, 2023
How NHS strikes on Monday 6 February will affect you
What you need to know about strikes by nurses and ambulance workers by the BBC's Zoe Conway.
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Weekend avalanches kill 10 in Austria and Switzerland
Officials in western Austria warned winter sports enthusiasts of dangerous conditions in the area.
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Iran protests: Thousands of prisoners pardoned by ayatollah
Iranians involved in anti-government protests are among those set to be released.
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Situation in east Ukraine getting tougher, says Zelensky
Ukrainian troops in the Donetsk region are facing very difficult conditions, the country's president says.
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Balloon saga deflates efforts to mend US-China relations
Concerns about the balloon have derailed a vital visit to China this week by the US's top diplomat.
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Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject 'venom of hatred'
On the last day of his visit, throngs of South Sudanese filled John Garang Mausoleum to greet him.
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Video appears to show China 'spy' balloon being shot down
The white balloon - which the US has confirmed bringing down - is seen falling through the sky.
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