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March 7, 2022 World

Boris Johnson says EU-style open door policy for Ukrainian refugees not right for UK – politics live

Latest updates: prime minister says he wants ‘very generous and open’ policy for Ukrainian refugees but he will not abandon controls altogether

Twitter mounts legal challenge against India orders July 6, 2022
Twitter has petitioned a court challenging "several" orders to take down content on its platform.
Sidhu Moose Wala: The unsettling legacy of the rapper's protest music July 6, 2022
It has been more than a month since the rapper was shot dead. But he is still making headlines.
Nick Kyrgios to appear in court over common assault allegation July 5, 2022
Wimbledon quarter-finalist Nick Kyrgios is set to appear in court in Australia next month in relation to an allegation of common assault.
Sydney floods aftermath: 'Everybody is traumatised' July 5, 2022
More than eight months of rain have fallen in the Sydney area over four days, turning roads into rivers.
UK reinstates warning against travel to Sri Lanka July 5, 2022
Britons are warned against all but essential travel as the country faces a severe economic crisis.
Xiao Jianhua: Canadian officials barred from tycoon's China trial July 5, 2022
The trial is taking place five years after Xiao Jianhua vanished from a Hong Kong luxury hotel.
Twelve religious group members arrested over Australian girl's death July 5, 2022
The 12 members of a religious group denied the girl medical treatment for six days, police say.
Kali poster: India police lodge complaint against Leena Manimekalai July 5, 2022
A poster of director Leena Manimekalai's film shows her dressed as a Hindu goddess, smoking a cigarette.
Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes July 5, 2022
China's once-booming property market has been hit hard by the country's zero-Covid policies.
Service charge: India bans service charge at hotels and restaurants July 5, 2022
The new rules also say that customers who refuse to pay the charge cannot be denied entry or service.
Australia floods: 50,000 on evacuation alert after deluge hits Sydney July 5, 2022
Roads have been cut, houses are under water and thousands have been left without power.
Avabai Wadia: The lawyer who became India’s family planning pioneer July 5, 2022
Avabai Wadia played a major role in India becoming the first country to officially promote family planning.
Sri Lanka: 'I can’t afford milk for my babies' July 5, 2022
As fuel, food and medicines run out, Sri Lanka is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, the UN warns.
Australia's devastating floods spur new warning systems July 4, 2022
Better data and real-time software is allowing companies to improve the precision of flood warnings.
Sri Lanka energy minister warns petrol stocks about to run dry July 4, 2022
The crisis-hit country's next shipment of petrol is not due to arrive until later this month.
Uzbekistan Karakalpakstan: At least 18 killed in unrest over right to secede July 4, 2022
Rare violence in Karakalpakstan was sparked by plans, now abandoned, to remove its right to secede.
Rescuers try to save stranded cargo ship near Sydney July 4, 2022
Teams have been deployed to rescue a cargo ship that is stranded off the coast of Australia.
Sarfaraz Khan: The 'wandering cricketer' on the road to stardom July 2, 2022
Sarfaraz Khan's heavy scoring in domestic cricket has him knocking on the doors of Indian cricket.
India farm law: Seven months after repeal, farmers are ready for new protests July 2, 2022
Seven months after the government repealed the farm laws, farmers say demands not fulfilled yet.
Hong Kong handover: What will the next 25 years hold? July 1, 2022
Doubt hangs over the future of one of Asia's most vibrant cities as it reaches a crucial halfway mark.

Highland Park shooting: Suspect charged with murder over 4 July attack July 6, 2022
The 21-year-old is accused of firing 70 bullets onto a crowd, killing seven and wounding dozens.
How a Fourth of July parade turned into a massacre July 6, 2022
Investigators believe that the 21-year-old suspect planned the deadly shooting weeks in advance.
Twitter mounts legal challenge against India orders July 6, 2022
Twitter has petitioned a court challenging "several" orders to take down content on its platform.
Ukraine war: Market hit as Russians shell frontline city Slovyansk July 6, 2022
Two people died in Russian strikes on Ukraine's eastern city of Slovyansk, local officials say.
Sidhu Moose Wala: The unsettling legacy of the rapper's protest music July 6, 2022
It has been more than a month since the rapper was shot dead. But he is still making headlines.
Trans rescue: A future refuge for those fleeing violence July 6, 2022
Two trans women in Amsterdam are planning a refuge in Kenya for trans people at risk all over the world.
Arabs believe economy is weak under democracy July 6, 2022
People are losing faith in democracy to deliver economic stability across Middle East and North Africa, according to a major new survey.
The mechanic's home that launched top British bands July 6, 2022
A new film tells the story of how a Sheffield car mechanic's home doubled as Studio Electrophonique.
Ukraine war: The Russian woman rescued from a Kyiv bomb site July 5, 2022
Russian-born Ekaterina Volkova was injured in an air strike on her apartment that killed her Ukrainian husband.
What does egg freezing have to do with your employer? July 5, 2022
More firms are offering so-called 'fertility benefits' but there could be hidden catches.
Roe v Wade: Mississippi judge refuses to block abortion ban July 5, 2022
It is part of an escalation in activity in US courts as states seek to impose abortion restrictions.
CEO Secrets: Airtasker boss on his email regret July 5, 2022
Tim Fung, co-founder and CEO of Airtasker, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series.
Chicago shooting: Parents of two-year-old boy among victims July 5, 2022
Irina McCarthy and Kevin McCarthy were shot dead by a gunman, leaving their son Aiden an orphan.
Wimbledon: Tatjana Maria to face Ons Jabeur in semi-finals July 5, 2022
Tatjana Maria reaches her first Grand Slam semi-final - to the delight of her eldest daughter Charlotte - and she will face Ons Jabeur.
Euro 2022: Who are the players to watch out for this summer? July 5, 2022
As Europe's best players come to England for this summer's Euros, BBC Sport picks out the stars who could shine.
Euro 2022: Biggest women's sporting event in European history ready for lift-off July 5, 2022
A record-breaking 500,000 tickets have been sold for Euro 2022, which kicks off with hosts England on Wednesday.
Ukraine round-up: 'Massive' shelling and playing dead to live July 5, 2022
Russian artillery pounds Slovyansk in eastern Ukraine and surviving Russian brutality in Bucha.
Cameron Norrie beats David Goffin to reach Wimbledon semi-finals July 5, 2022
Cameron Norrie will play Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon last four after a stunning fightback to beat Belgium's David Goffin in a five-set thriller.
Can Boris Johnson survive these resignations? July 5, 2022
Two of his cabinet say his government lacks integrity, but the PM is not expected to go easily.
British Airways cancels 1,500 more flights July 5, 2022
The airline cancels more flights in July, affecting tens of thousands of passengers.

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