Amazon strikes global deal to accept Visa credit cards

The online retailer says the agreement will apply worldwide and will remove surcharges on some sites.

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Mali conflict: Macron announces troops to leave after nine years

France says growing hostility from Mali's new military junta forced the withdrawal

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Hungary and Poland lose EU funding fight over laws

The two states had challenged an EU rule that allows funds to be conditional on democratic standards.

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Moment sloth rescued from live electrical pole

A sloth in Colombia found itself in an unusual and dangerous place, prompting a broom-led rescue mission.

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Paislee Shultis: US girl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room

Police have charged three people over Paislee Shultis' disappearance in Saugerties, New York state.

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Ukraine: How prepared is Russia for attack?

About 150,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.

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Boohoo ad banned for objectifying and sexualising women

The Advertising Standards Authority said the retailer's advert was irresponsible and likely to cause offence.

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Djokovic saga highlights Australia asylum seekers held for record 689 days

Human Rights Watch highlighted the record figure following Novak Djokovic's detention last month.

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Higher clothing and footwear prices push living costs up again in January

Inflation rose to 5.5% in the 12 months to January, remaining at a 30-year high.

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Putin critic Navalny put on trial again in Russia

The opposition leader, who has already spent a year behind bars, faces fresh fraud charges.

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Novak Djokovic willing to miss Wimbledon to avoid jab

Novak Djokovic reveals exclusively to the BBC why he hasn't had the Covid vaccination.

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Horses flee from flames in Texas grass fire

A local news station estimated the fire spread across 300 acres before it was brought under control.

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UK wage growth lags rising cost of living

Real pay fell by 0.8% between October and December as inflation soared, official figures show.

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Broadband firms urged to offer deals to low-income families

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom calls on all companies to support households with "social tariffs".

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Tilak Nagar: Delhi man held over rape of 87-year-old woman

Police say the man, a sweeper, robbed and assaulted the bedridden woman when she was alone at home.

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Police kill man wielding knife at Paris station

French police shoot dead a man wielding a long-bladed knife at the Gare du Nord train station.

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Mexico violence: Gunmen attack wake, then target funeral

After killing three people at a wake, gunmen shoot dead six mourners at the funeral of the same man.

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Ukraine vows to keep airspace open despite tensions

The country promises financial help for airlines amid fears more will follow KLM and avoid Ukraine.

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JD Sports and Footasylum fined £4.7m for competition breach

The firms, which once hoped to merge, broke rules over sharing commercially sensitive information.

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Kodak Black 'stable' after shooting, lawyer says

His lawyer has said it was an "unprovoked attack" on someone the rapper was with.

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Air fare rises unavoidable, warns Air France-KLM

Higher jet fuel costs will push up the cost of travel this year, says the UK boss of Air France-KLM.

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Pakistan: Man accused of blasphemy killed by mob in Khanewal

More than 80 people are detained after a man accused of desecrating the Koran is killed in Khanewal.

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Venice Carnival returns after two year absence

After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, the Venice Carnival is back.

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Chinese sites accused of censoring LGBT content from Friends

Fans say key scenes have been deleted from the hit US sitcom, which has been re-released in China.

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Cook Islands braces after Covid-positive traveller

The Pacific country fears the virus is now circulating there, despite a vaccination rate over 99%.

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Post Office scandal: 'I want someone else to be charged and jailed like I was'

Former sub-postmasters hope for "justice" as statutory inquiry into scandal starts hearing evidence.

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Ukraine tensions: US defends evacuating embassy as Ukraine urges calm

The "imminent" threat of Russian invasion justifies action, says Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

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US to re-open Solomon Islands embassy in push against China

The decision to re-establish a diplomatic outpost follows China's increased presence in the region.

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Poundland moves into fresh food

The brand better known for discount household essentials has rolled out its first supermarket-style format

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US father and son 'chased and shot' black FedEx driver

The FedEx driver is seeking hate crime charges against two men who shot at him while he was on the job.

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Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy heads to Paris

Thousands of demonstrators opposed to France's coronavirus regulations are trying to enter the city.

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Ukraine tensions: Why this US English teacher is staying in Kyiv, for now

My colleagues and students are all very calm here and regular life goes on, says Juan Tec.

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Trucker protests: Ontario calls state of emergency

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called on protesters to 'go home' and end the 'illegal occupation'.

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3,000 NYC staff face lost jobs over vaccine rules

New York City announced its vaccine mandate last year, and the new mayor has said it stays.

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Italy's Mt Etna volcano erupts for first time this year

Sicily's Mount Etna lights up the night sky in first eruption of 2022, billowing smoke and ash.

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Adele promises Las Vegas shows will 'absolutely 100%' happen this year

"I've got plans for next year," she says. "Imagine if I have to cancel because I am having a baby!"

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Spain relaxes Covid restrictions for UK teenagers

From Monday, unvaccinated British 12-to-17 year-olds will be allowed into Spain with a negative test.

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Macron refused to take Russian Covid test

A source says the health procedure was unacceptable amid reports France was protecting Mr Macron's DNA.

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China claims arrests of human traffickers in chained woman case

Officials say they have arrested two people in connection with the case that caused massive outrage.

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Freedom Convoy: Canada trucker protests force car plant shutdowns

Toyota, Ford and Chrysler-owner Stellantis have had to curb production because of border closures.

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Ukraine: How big is Russia's military build-up?

About 130,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border.

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UP elections 2022: Why western Uttar Pradesh is key for BJP

The first phase of polling is crucial as millions begin voting in key India state election.

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UK must move faster to insulate homes - climate chief

The cost of heating is rising - experts say government help is needed to insulate millions of homes.

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Bob Saget: Comedian died after accidental head injury, family says

Saget, 65, was found dead by authorities in his Florida hotel room last month.

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Truckers block key US-Canada border crossing over Covid curbs

Truckers have been blocking one of the busiest border crossings from the US to Canada since Monday.

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Snowboarder wins Olympic gold 16 years after throwing it away

Sixteen years after throwing away gold, Lindsey Jacobellis finally reaches the top of the Olympic podium.

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Capturing a semi-submersible loaded with cocaine

The Colombian navy seize a vessel carrying four tonnes of narcotics worth $150m (£110m).

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Australia: Grace Tame says caller 'threatened' against criticising PM

Sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame says a caller told her not imperil Scott Morrison's election chances.

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Mutual insurers LV= and Royal London end merger talks

It is the latest in a tumultuous few months for LV=, after a private equity takeover was rejected.

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Palakkad: Indian army rescues Kerala trekker trapped in hill crevice for 48 hours

The Indian army was called in after three failed attempts to reach the 23-year-old man stuck in Kerala.

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