Beijing Winter Olympics: Why are they controversial?

Winter Olympics host China is being criticised over its human rights record.

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China: What does it want from the Ukraine crisis with Russia?

As Xi and Putin prepare to meet, China says it supports Russia's concerns - but doesn't want war.

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Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge.

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Afghanistan: Female activist latest to be 'arrested' by Taliban after protests

This is the latest in a string of alleged arrests of women that have sparked huge outcry from rights groups.

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US special forces launch major raid in north-west Syria

Rescue workers say 13 people were killed in the operation in a border area dominated by jihadists.

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Winter Olympics: What is China's Covid policy and does it work?

With the Winter Olympics just days away, China is sticking to its policy of suppressing all cases.

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Ecuador: Rescue efforts after heavy rain triggers Quito landslide

At least 24 people have died after rainfall reaches 20-year-high in the capital, Quito.

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Households to get £200 help to ease energy bill rise

A government loan package will mean a £200 cut in household bills - but the money will have to be repaid.

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Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant

Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera.

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Winter Olympics: Torch relay gets under way in Beijing

More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic flame before Friday's opening ceremony.

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Cost of living: 'Costs going up but finances stagnant'

Sheri spends most of her time caring for her son but feels "useless" she can't help financially.

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Rio Tinto says 21 female workers reported sexual assaults

A report by the mining giant finds sexual assault, racism and bullying systemic in its Australia operations.

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Moses J Moseley: 'Kind and wonderful' The Walking Dead actor dies at 31

Tributes are paid to "kind and wonderful" Moses J Moseley, who was a pet zombie on the horror show.

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House prices see fastest growth rate for January since 2005

Prices last month were up 11.2% from a year earlier, but Nationwide predicts the market will slow in 2022.

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Israeli policies against Palestinians amount to apartheid - Amnesty

The rights group accuses it of racist policies, but Israel fiercely rejects "the false allegations".

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Iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida

Warnings are issued as unusually cold temperatures in the US state cause the lizards to freeze.

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Airlines may pay out for one-hour UK flight delays

Under new plans, travellers could claim for delays of more than an hour, down from three hours currently.

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India's Modi faces questions over spyware snooping

Fresh allegations have emerged that India bought spyware from Israel as part of a defence deal.

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Pillow fighting enters the professional ring

The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US.

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Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing reports spike in new virus cases

The highest number of cases since June 2020 is recorded as the Chinese capital hosts the Olympics.

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev in five-set Melbourne epic

Rafael Nadal wins a record 21st Grand Slam men's singles title by fighting back from two sets down to beat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final.

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Manchester United player Mason Greenwood accused of attacking woman

Manchester United says it is aware of allegations against Mason Greenwood which police are looking into.

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Women's Ashes: England and Australia draw Test in incredible finale

England and Australia draw the one-off Women's Ashes Test in one of the most incredible finales cricket has seen.

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Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict.

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Bloody Sunday: Irish PM lays wreath at Bloody Sunday memorial

Thirteen people were killed when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry.

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'Bombogenesis' snowstorm strikes US East Coast

The storm, known as a Nor'easter, brought heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and blizzard conditions.

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Nato's Jens Stoltenberg: No plans for combat troops in Ukraine

Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe.

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National Insurance: Rise will squeeze budgets - CBI

Businesses say they don't support increasing National Insurance as they recover from Covid's impact.

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Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

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Graduates in England facing tax rise by stealth, says IFS

The warning from the IFS comes as the threshold for repaying student loans is frozen this year.

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Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN

Rescue workers in southern Africa are trying to reach thousands stranded as more are found dead.

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Hong Kong: One of city's last Tiananmen Square memorials covered up

The University of Hong Kong covers up a pavement tribute, citing only routine maintenance.

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Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty wins first Melbourne title by beating Danielle Collins

Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Gun used in Kenosha shootings to be destroyed

Mr Rittenhouse wants the assault rifle destroyed to stop it becoming a political symbol.

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Peru oil spill after Tonga eruption bigger than previously thought

The ecological disaster, linked to Tonga's tsunami, is said to be double the size first reported.

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Disney: Minnie Mouse to swap her dress for a trouser suit

The iconic cartoon mouse is getting a temporary outfit makeover, to mixed reviews from Disney fans.

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Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks

The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather.

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Fujimono shooting: Japanese doctor killed in rare gun violence

Police arrest a 66-year-old man they say attacked a group of medical workers invited to his home.

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Family who died in freezing cold by US-Canada border identified

The four Indian nationals were trying to cross the Canada-US border on foot.

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Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin's geopolitical jigsaw

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine.

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Gove calls for flat insurance probe as costs soar

The housing secretary says the market is failing leaseholders who are being charged sky-high premiums.

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US bans telecom giant China Unicom over spying concerns

China Unicom is the latest Chinese company to be banned in the US over national security concerns.

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Ukraine crisis: Biden warns Russia may invade next month

Tens of thousands of Russian troops are at Ukraine's border, sparking fears of an invasion.

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Thermal waterfall freezes in Romania

The Toplița thermal waterfall is 10m high and famed in the country for its beauty.

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Ukraine crisis: BBC tries to track down official bomb shelters in Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities have mapped out Kyiv's bomb shelters, but can the BBC's Sarah Rainsford find them?

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Tesco asks shoppers and staff to keep wearing masks

UK's largest retailer will continue to ask people in England to wear masks after rules are relaxed.

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Ukraine: What sanctions could be imposed on Russia?

Western diplomats are refusing to be explicit about specific penalties to keep the Kremlin guessing.

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Jordanian army says it killed 27 drug smugglers from Syria

The army says the smugglers attempted to cross into the kingdom under the cover of heavy snow.

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Fukushima youth sue after developing cancer

The plaintiffs, aged between six and 16 at the time of the disaster, argue they got cancer from radiation.

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Australia scientists find 'spooky' spinning object in Milky Way

Australian scientists say the spinning object is unlike anything astronomers have seen before.

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