Yemen war: US to designate Houthi rebels as terrorist organisation

Aid groups say it may threaten operations in areas where millions of people are facing starvation.

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William Burns: Biden nominates veteran diplomat as CIA director

William Burns, who served for three decades as a diplomat, was key in reaching the Iran nuclear deal.

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Which country has been hit hardest by coronavirus?

Key charts and maps explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

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Cryptoasset investing? Be prepared to lose the lot, warns watchdog

The Financial Conduct Authority issues a striking warning to investors in unregulated cryptoassets.

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Ugandans warned not to eat dead fish washed ashore

This comes after a large-scale death of fish was reported on Lake Victoria and the River Nile.

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In pictures: Storm Filomena hits Spain as Greeks bask in heatwave

Spain has seen heavy snow and plunging temperatures, while in Greece it is unusually warm.

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China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars

The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors.

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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support

The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support.

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Parler social network drops offline after Amazon pulls support

The platform had been reliant on Amazon's cloud computing service, which has pulled its support.

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Royal Mail: Former Ocado executive named as new boss

Simon Thompson, who has also worked for NHS Test and Trace, will begin his role immediately.

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Dr Martens kickstarts plan to join stock market

The current owner of the footwear brand is considering making shares in the firm available to investors.

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Trump National stripped of 2022 US PGA Championship

Trump National in Bedminster is stripped of the 2022 US PGA Championship, with organisers saying using the course would be "detrimental".

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Snow storms bring deadly chaos to Japan

Japan is hit by severe snow storms, killing at least eight and bringing some regions to a standstill.

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Beny Steinmetz: Mining billionaire goes on trial in Guinea

Beny Steinmetz denies allegations of corruption over a major mining deal in Guinea.

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Women's Six Nations: Tournament set to be pushed back to April

The 2021 Women's Six Nations is set to be pushed back and start in April because of issues around coronavirus.

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China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions

Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office.

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China's Baidu and Geely partner up for smart cars

The search engine giant and carmaker will go up against Tesla and other homegrown competitors.

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Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia divers search wreckage as black box hunt resumes

Divers resume their search for the black boxes after a passenger plane crashed into the Java Sea.

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China brings in new law to fight Trump's sanctions

Chinese officials are bracing for more punitive measures in Donald Trump's final days in office.

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Terra Carta: Prince Charles asks companies to join 'Earth charter'

He wants businesses to do more to protect the planet as he marks 50 years of environmental campaigning.

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Uganda elections 2021: Who is Bobi Wine?

Uganda's Bobi Wine is aiming to unseat President Yoweri Museveni after 35 years in power.

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Covid: Record number of small firms 'set to close'

Without more help to counter the pandemic, a quarter of a million firms could go, an industry body says.

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Greener planes of the future... or just pretty plans?

The aerospace industry is testing models of radical looking aircraft, but will they ever make it into production?

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Indonesia landslide: Rescuers buried as they help victims

Two landslides hit the same village in Indonesia within hours, leaving emergency teams trapped.

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Cladding flat owners told not to talk to press

The government says a draft agreement saying flat owners need its approval first is "standard".

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Six rangers killed in DR Congo's Virunga National Park

Mai-Mai militia group is being blamed for the ambush at a famous park where endangered gorillas live.

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Indonesia Sriwijaya Air crash: Distraught relatives await news

Information is emerging about those on board the Sriwijaya Air flight that crashed off Indonesia.

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Twitter deletes China embassy's Xinjiang 'emancipation' tweet

China had claimed its birth control policies - widely seen as a crackdown - gave women more freedom.

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ICYMI: A ‘singing’ lake and a lava fountain

From some chilled out phenomena to feeling the heat in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It.

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Online retailer Ocado warns of 'missing items' as suppliers cut choice

It said there may be "an increase of missing items and substitutions over the next few weeks."

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CES 2021: The tech expo swaps Vegas for a virtual show

How the giant tech showcase has swapped Vegas for a virtual event this year.

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India allege racist abuse in third Australia Test

Cricket Australia apologises to India and investigates claims visiting players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during the third Test.

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The secret artists creating miniature buildings for street mice

From record stores to pharmacies, secret artist group AnonyMouse have been creating little places for mice.

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Motorhomes 'missing' after rental firm collapsed

Lenders face big losses after the company went bust owing £7m, while some vehicles are "missing".

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Indonesia Boeing 737 passenger plane crash site found, Navy says

Ships with navy divers are sent to the site where a plane is believed to have plunged into the sea.

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Viewpoint: What the Capitol riot means for US foreign policy

President-elect Joe Biden needs to unite his nation to fix US policy abroad, Jonathan Marcus writes.

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Singapore: Why these defiant 'nail house' owners refuse to sell

A block of luxury flats in Singapore is being built around two homes whose owners refuse to move.

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Albania races to rescue children from jihadist camp

Why Albania wants to repatriate dozens of youngsters from al-Hol in northern Syria.

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Uganda elections 2021: How ex-rebel Yoweri Museveni has stayed in power for 35 years

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni is running for a sixth elected term in office, against 10 challengers.

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Can onboard rollercoasters save the cruise industry?

The Mardi Gras is going overboard with new features to lure back passengers including a micro-brewery.

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India coronavirus: Can its vaccine makers meet demand?

India is a big player in global vaccine production - but also one of the worst-hit countries for coronavirus.

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The K-pop inspired band that challenged gender norms in Kazakhstan

With their long hair, earrings and guyliner, Ninety One challenged gender norms and angered many.

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Can onboard rollercoasters save the cruise industry?

The Mardi Gras is going overboard with new features to lure back passengers including a micro-brewery.

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Pakistan power cut plunges country into darkness

Officials appeal for calm but warn it could take several hours before electricity is fully restored.

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When driving a tuk-tuk pays more than making art

Papier mache artisans in Kashmir are giving up the dying craft for more lucrative jobs.

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How South African police are tackling pangolin smugglers

The pangolin is said to be the world's most trafficked mammal. The BBC filmed a rescue operation.

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Pompeo: US to lift restrictions on contacts with Taiwan

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says contact between officials should no longer be "shackled".

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'QAnon Shaman' Jake Angeli charged over pro-Trump riots

Jake Angeli, real name Jacob Anthony Chansley, is accused of violent entry and disorderly conduct.

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Storm Filomena: Heavy snowfall closes roads in Madrid

Spain's Interior Minister has said the country was facing "the most intense storm in the last 50 years".

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Hezbollah denies any role in production of amphetamines

The Lebanese militant group was accused of being behind a massive seizure of amphetamines in Italy.

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