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'No hearse' for Navalny as family prepares funeral

Alexei Navalny's team say undertakers have been warned not to provide a vehicle to carry his body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dLmiYz5

Irish President Michael D Higgins taken to hospital

He was taken to hospital for further tests as a precaution, according to broadcaster RTÉ. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vU06IAC

Bolivia floods: Homes destroyed and animals rescued

The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ySUwgEN

Ugandan warlord's victims awarded share of $56m

Dominic Ongwen was convicted of crimes including rape, kidnapping and murder by the ICC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qyfG4sl

Netanyahu and Biden spar over Israel-Gaza war support

Israel's PM says Americans back the war with Hamas, despite President Biden arguing it could "lose support". from BBC News https://ift.tt/sz9bDgu

Gazans in survival mode with cold nights and food rations

The BBC speaks to people in Gaza who are scouring markets for food and working in overcrowded hospitals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/25EF0sZ

Navalny lawyer reportedly arrested in Moscow

Vasily Dubkov, who represented the Russian activist, was arrested for "violating public order", reports say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/taIFbd2

Free power to one connection in each household: Telangana govt

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Telangana govt extends free power up to 200 units for domestic consumption under Gruha Jyothi scheme. Non-domestic use will result in legal action. Subsidy released to discoms monthly. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/h08cLmK

College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift

The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fk2V1yY

AI revolutionising the news: MCRHRD DG Goel

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from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/1HYrxSR

Man sets himself on fire outside US Israeli embassy

An investigation into the incident under way, which happened in Washington DC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GkmJFfe

Thousands attend Bolsonaro rally in Brazil

Brazil's former president greets supporters in Sao Paulo as an investigation continues into the 2023 storming of Congress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aiUGpQZ

At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack

It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R6k5Crd

Bangladesh bans adopting elephants from the wild

Animal rights groups declared the move a "landmark order" that would protect against exploitation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ngfB9F4

After 1,250 years women join Japan's (nearly) naked festival

Women take part despite some in the community suggesting it should remain a men-only event. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZgbpJMT

US and UK carry out new strikes on Yemen's Houthis

The US says the allies targeted 18 sites, including missile storages, drones and radars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MG9a2nJ

Zelensky insists Ukraine will win on war anniversary

Western leaders are in Kyiv in a show of solidarity as the country grapples with a range of setbacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jd9VO3e

Early videos of Valencia fire show how flames spread

Experts say highly flammable cladding may have helped the fire spread. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GT7gLJd

Eight in hospital after smell Sweden security HQ

Hundreds of security service workers are evacuated after reports of an unusual smell in the building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D4gbaYk

Educate doctors on extent of endometriosis: Experts

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Around 150 participants, including volunteers from Endomarch and Endorun organizations spoke on the importance of endometriosis awareness, the current challenges faced by women, and the need for clinical advancements in the area. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/fUda1bK

X admits to taking down India farmers' protest posts

The micro-blogging site says it did so after receiving orders from the Indian government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KWMImpi

Biden cancels $1.2bn in student loans

The move is expected to affect more than 150,000 eligible borrowers and will be applied automatically. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OW4tl1n

Israeli report says Hamas sexual crimes 'systematic'

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel found "identical patterns" at 7 October attack sites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EXnb1km

Russia 'struggling with supply of weapons' for war

Reports of Russian shortages come as concerns over the provision of Western weapons to Ukraine mount. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Yxa8Oq

Woolworths boss quits after TV interview

The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQIEhBO

Pakistan parties reach formal coalition agreement

It comes after a contentious election where the largest party led by former-PM Imran Khan alleged vote-rigging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hjtC3Jf

Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke jailed for child abuse

The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jpfQLDo

Putin denies plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space

The Russian president says Moscow has always been "categorically against" such deployments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HAuLZb7

How an asbestos scare has sent Sydney scrambling

In an escalating crisis, the toxic substance has been found at dozens of sites across the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FmIZ6yt

Poland spyware inquiry to quiz former ministers

Lawmakers are set to investigate claims the former government snooped on the phones of its opponents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pkPqSBn

Navalny's grieving widow vows to continue his work

In a video message, Yulia Navalnaya also accused the Kremlin of being behind her husband's death in a Siberian jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c0X81Sn

Africa's 'flying presidents' under fire for foreign trips

The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/skfdp3S

More than 50 shot dead in Papua New Guinea ambush

The country has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/blw91yq

British Museum facing online calls to return Easter Island statue

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1tqGeAN

A US soldier killed two at Mount Fuji. So why must Japan apologise?

The early release of Ridge Alkonis, who killed two in a car accident, stirs unease over US-Japan relations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xicb0f3

The Oscar-winning film that captured Navalny's life and possible death

The director of the 2022 Oscar-winning film speaks of his shock at the death of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AYM728r

Gaza ceasefire talks not very promising, says Qatar

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to carry on the war against Hamas regardless of international pressure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rEvoLWk

Navalny's team accuses Russia of 'hiding' his body

An ally of the opposition activist, who died on Friday, says officials are "trying to cover traces". from BBC News https://ift.tt/slce5Fq

Navalny's moments of defiance as Putin's fiercest critic

See key moments in Alexei Navalny's career as an outspoken critic of President Putin. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ukbBjG

Senegal election delay ruled unlawful

The Constitutional Court annuls President Macky Sall's decree moving this month's vote to December. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p5QayCf

Seychelles drops opposition leader's witchcraft case

Patrick Herminie, who wants to run for the presidency, says the case was politically motivated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FUIeT94

Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I1kT2xL

Top Republican warns of 'serious' national security threat

The White House said the threat is not imminent and will brief congressional leaders on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uKmG0L5

Men's conference: How some Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

Social media is awash with events enabling men to get away from the "pressures" of Valentine's Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/A8NXI4H

Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gzks75t

Ransomware attack hits dozens of Romanian hospitals

Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NMwRhUj

Israel’s assault on Rafah looms, but no plan yet to evacuate civilians

Aid agencies say there is nowhere safe to move the 1.5 million people now sheltering in the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8jih05d

Polish state TV host decries past anti-LGBT output

Wojciech Szelag apologised to LGBT people for the TVP Info channel's "hateful words" targeted at them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T71UDc0

'Don't take the side of a thug who kills' - Nikki Haley to Donald Trump

She was speaking after Donald Trump said he'd encourage Russia to attack Nato members who "failed to pay". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NCWITRD

Trump says he would not protect Nato allies who do not pay bills

Donald Trump says he would "encourage" Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to Nato members not paying their share. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NAJQp0n

Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4ad7Xqu

Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d6v0m2w

Israel-Gaza war: Warnings mount as Israel plans Rafah offensive

More countries urge Israel against any military operation in the southern Gazan city crammed with refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9QCx40j

DR Congo violence: Panic in Goma as M23 rebels advance

The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AkrVh3n

Lunar New Year, from Beijing to New York

Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6TLP8VR

Hungary president resigns live on TV over child abuse pardon

Katalin Novak steps down live on TV after pardoning man jailed for covering up sexual abuse at a children's home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JeXQNq1

Pakistan election: Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif each claim advantage

Independent candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan have most seats so far, but he has no party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v15mUeC

US Senator Chris Coons finds doppelganger in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Olaf Scholz, in the US to rally Ukraine aid, couldn't miss a chance to take a photo with his twin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GVdFYSp

Jowie Irungu convicted of murdering Monica Kimani, as Jacque Maribe acquitted by Kenyan court

The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nyASPJF

Lava flows over roads and bursts water pipe after Iceland eruption

A key water pipe has been burst by the stream of lava, leaving 28,000 people without hot water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dSUeyaY

Nuclear fusion: new record brings dream of clean energy closer

Nuclear fusion still remains a long way off but brings the world one step closer to endless clean energy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SM89X2t

What does Vladimir Putin gain from his Tucker Carlson interview?

The Russian leader's first interview with Western media since invading Ukraine comes at an opportune time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bXPtcEI

US Marines helicopter reported missing with five on board

Rescue teams are searching for the aircraft, which was flying to California from Las Vegas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JOCHylc

Narasimha Swamy Devasthanams chairman steps down in Nellore district to join TDP

from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/XPGL2MU

Sebastián Piñera: Former president of Chile dies in helicopter crash

Sebastián Piñera was the Chilean president twice, and was also a billionaire businessman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WnQKYi0

Tucker Carlson to interview Russia's Putin

The ex-Fox News host will be the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ct4UWvh

Michigan school shooter's mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent ever convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by their child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oQkb6FK

Police apologise to alleged victim in ice hockey sexual assault case

It took years for Canadian police to lay charges against five current or ex-NHL players accused of sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zluK4Hd

McDonald's sales dented by Israel-Gaza boycotts

The chain said its fourth quarter sales failed to meet its target for the first time in four years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RbLVpyk

Footballer Dani Alves's rape trial begins in Spain

The ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender denies the assault, saying the sex was consensual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ni0xzsR

John Cage: Organ playing 639-year-long piece changes chord

Composed by avant-garde artist John Cage, the piece is expected to play in Germany until the year 2640. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t4ocR9p

Lionel Messi: Fans angered as World Cup winner fails to play in Hong Kong

Angry fans in Hong Kong boo Inter Miami during a pre-season friendly game as World Cup winner Lionel Messi is left on the bench. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PZCt8Tz

Grammys 2024: Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish and The Beatles win early awards

Kylie wins her second ever Grammy Award, for Padam Padam, while The Beatles win best music video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7d9HAPQ

Parisians vote for rise in parking fees for SUVs

The vote was called by mayor Anne Hidalgo, who says SUVs are dangerous and bad for the environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YQ6OUZi

Atmospheric river: Evacuations ahead of 'life-threatening' California storm

People in some areas are told to evacuate ahead of "one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xegGAEO

Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed

More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XfWxMU1

"Telangana govt sponsoring entire Congress at public expense": BRS leader K Kavitha

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Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) leader K Kavitha on Saturday trained guns at the Telangana government led by the Congress party, claiming that the latter is 'sponsoring' the entire Congress at the expense of the public. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/Nyn8M09

US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim filmed

Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s36aAtT

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight off after Briton sustains cut

Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk is postponed after the Briton sustains a cut in training. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/97OYEeo

Man in French court over missing endangered monkeys

The 20-year-old suspect denies stealing 14 rare squirrel monkeys from a tropical zoo near Marseille. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pE9XiDL

Pressure grows on Kosovo's Serbs with currency curb

The country's decision to drop the currency used by its Serb minority sparks fears of renewed tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GBIFOmp

US sanctions Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

The US president sanctions four Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vT8wsW9