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March 14, 2022 World

Biden adviser rejects Republican call to ‘close skies’ over Ukraine

Rob Portman of Ohio urges US and Nato as US intelligence community says creating no-fly zone risks escalation of conflict

Russia-Ukraine war: latest news

March 13, 2022 World

Russia-Ukraine war latest: dozens reportedly killed after military base near Polish border hit by missiles – live

Death toll from Russian rocket attack on military base at Yavoriv, 50km west of Lviv, rises to at least 35 people, according to the area’s governor

March 13, 2022 World

Russia-Ukraine war latest news: invaders ‘cannot conquer us’, Zelenskiy says, as 13,000 flee besieged cities – live

Ukraine’s president says the capital will only fall to Russian troops if it is completely destroyed, while Moscow warns western shipments of arms to Ukraine could be attacked

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

March 6, 2022 World

France accuses UK of ‘lack of humanity’ over Ukrainian refugees

French interior minister writes to Priti Patel urging government to set up proper consular services in Calais

Russia-Ukraine war: live updates

February 25, 2022 World

Russia-Ukraine invasion latest news: Zelenskiy accuses Putin of strikes on civilian targets – live updates

Ukraine president says missile strikes resumed at 4am as explosions heard in the capital, Kyiv

February 24, 2022 World

UK politics live: Boris Johnson promises ‘massive sanctions’ after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Latest updates: prime minister condemns Russian president Vladimir Putin and promises to stand with Ukraine

February 10, 2022 Corona Virus Health World

Covid live: Sweden scraps almost all restrictions and testing despite pleas from scientists; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive

Sweden scraps almost all of its few restrictions and stops most testing; Spain’s King Felipe tests positive after displaying mild symptoms

February 9, 2022 Corona Virus Health World

Boris Johnson says he intends to scrap Covid isolation rules as new ‘party’ photo emerges – live

Latest news: PM plans to end all coronavirus restrictions in England in two weeks; picture of PM at event with champagne emerges

February 7, 2022 Health World

Boris Johnson dodges questions about parties as he announces new cancer waiting time targets – UK politics live

Prime minister refuses to say if officials who left Downing Street were to blame for No 10 parties as he announces new waiting time targets

Ukraine war: World faces 'dark hour', Biden tells Quad Summit May 24, 2022
The US president meets key Asia allies to discuss China's influence and differences over Russia's invasion.
Assam floods: Flood leaves thousands without food and water May 24, 2022
Locals have to take shelter in squalid conditions, camping on roadsides with little food and water.
Cost of living: Rise in food export curbs sparks concerns May 24, 2022
Malaysia has become the latest country in Asia to cut food exports to keep prices down at home.
India vs Pakistan: Arch-rivals hockey battle at Asia Cup ends in a draw May 24, 2022
Both India and Pakistan have won the Men's Hockey Asia Cup three times each.
Quad: The China factor at the heart of the summit May 24, 2022
The group will refocus on an open and safe Indo-Pacific - and analysts say this is aimed at China.
Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door' May 23, 2022
A man says he lost millions, and then was arrested for trying to talk to crypto boss Do Kwon.
Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism May 23, 2022
Stays in China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue for the last few years, a source said.
From Afghanistan's finance minister to cab driver in the US May 23, 2022
Now a taxi driver in Washington DC, Khalid Payenda once oversaw a multi-billion dollar budget.
Naomi Osaka may not play Wimbledon May 23, 2022
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka is not sure if she will play Wimbledon after ranking points were stripped from the event.
What Didi's US exit tells us about China and Wall Street May 23, 2022
The Chinese ride-hailing giant will quit Wall Street less than twelve months after its US market debut.
Australia election: Five people making political history May 23, 2022
Australia's election has ushered in political pioneers and interesting firsts across the parliament.
Biden vows to defend Taiwan in apparent US policy shift May 23, 2022
The US leader warned China against invading the island, likening such a move to Russia's war in Ukraine.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un is seen at state funeral not wearing a mask May 23, 2022
The North Korean leader attends the funeral of a top military official as the country faces a Covid outbreak.
Delhi rain: Thunderstorm brings relief from heatwave May 23, 2022
The thunderstorm led to flight delays and disrupted power supply in parts of India's capital.
Anthony Albanese: Australia's new PM sworn in ahead of Quad meeting May 23, 2022
Two days after his election win, Anthony Albanese will fly to meet the leaders of US, India and Japan.
Why are kangaroos being spotted in India? May 23, 2022
The sighting has raised alarms over networks that smuggle exotic animals to India.
Palm oil firms depriving tribes of millions of dollars May 22, 2022
Companies supplying major manufacturers fail to meet promises to share land, joint BBC investigation finds.
'My first court case: Prosecuting my father's killers' May 22, 2022
Shagufta Ahmed's first job was to get justice for her father, a lecturer murdered after he blew the whistle on a colleague.
Afghanistan: Policing faces, bodies and beards on Kabul streets May 21, 2022
The BBC goes on patrol with the Taliban's "moral police", whose job it is to enforce hard-line rule.
Australia election: How Scott Morrison ran out of miracles May 21, 2022
Australia's defeated PM had a carefully cultivated image, but it failed him in the end.

Partygate: Insiders tell of packed No 10 lockdown parties May 24, 2022
Staff describe bins overflowing with bottles, people sitting on each other's laps and colleagues sleeping in the office.
Ukraine war: Put values over profits, Nato chief tells countries May 24, 2022
Jens Stoltenberg says the Ukraine war has highlighted the cost of trade with "authoritarian regimes".
Ukraine war: World faces 'dark hour', Biden tells Quad Summit May 24, 2022
The US president meets key Asia allies to discuss China's influence and differences over Russia's invasion.
Putin weaponising Ukraine’s crops - Polish PM May 24, 2022
Mateusz Morawiecki also warned that only the Russian leader would be “happy” with a UK-EU trade war.
England squad: Jarrod Bowen & James Justin called up for Nations League games May 24, 2022
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen and Leicester City's James Justin are named in the England squad for June's Nations League matches with Hungary, Germany and Italy.
BBC apologises after 'Manchester United are rubbish' appears on screen May 24, 2022
The message "Manchester United are rubbish" appeared on screen during a news broadcast on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: UK's withdrawal a disaster, inquiry concludes May 24, 2022
The way the UK left the country last year was a "betrayal" that "likely cost lives", an inquiry has found.
French Open: Daniil Medvedev advances but Denis Shapovalov loses May 24, 2022
World number two Daniil Medvedev reaches the French Open second round with a comfortable win but 14th seed Denis Shapovalov makes a surprise exit.
Deepfake of murdered teen created to aid cold case May 24, 2022
Sedar Soares was shot dead outside a Dutch metro station in 2003, his killer has not been found.
French Open: Eighth seed Karolina Pliskova survives scare to reach second round May 24, 2022
Czech eighth seed Karolina Pliskova survives a first-round scare to advance at the French Open.
Kurt Zouma: West Ham defender pleads guilty to kicking and slapping cat May 24, 2022
West Ham United defender Kurt Zouma admits kicking and slapping his pet cat in a video that also showed him saying "I swear I'll kill it".
Ukraine war: Russia's jailed Navalny attacks invasion as judge rejects appeal May 24, 2022
Russia's prominent opposition figure condemns a war "built on lies" as he faces many more years in jail.
Could hydrogen ease Germany's reliance on Russian gas? May 24, 2022
Why hydrogen might be one route for Germany to move away from dependence on Russian imports.
Coronavirus: Argentine President Fernández pays 'fine' over lockdown party May 24, 2022
Leaked photos of the dinner party held while Covid lockdown measures were in force caused outrage.
Luc Besson: Rape case dismissed for French film director May 24, 2022
The director of The Big Blue and Nikita was accused of repeatedly raping actress Sand Van Roy.
Jesse Lingard: West Ham enquire about Manchester United player May 24, 2022
West Ham United make an enquiry about Jesse Lingard, whose Manchester United contract expires at the end of next month.
Ukrainian Olympic rower and wife 'so grateful' after escaping to England May 24, 2022
Dmytro Mikhai and Dasha Kutanova are living with the family of Team GB rower Jack Beaumont.
Erdogan blanks Greek prime minister over US remarks May 24, 2022
Turkey's leader accuses Kyriakos Mitsotakis of trying to block sales of US fighter jets to Ankara.
Marcus Rashford wins top prize at British Book Awards May 24, 2022
The England footballer won the top prize at the British Book Awards for his non-fiction debut.
Assam floods: Flood leaves thousands without food and water May 24, 2022
Locals have to take shelter in squalid conditions, camping on roadsides with little food and water.