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The US secretary of state says "concrete steps" are needed to reduce violence but does not elaborate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JrP9SEq

While morale remains high, Ukrainian forces in the east fear the Russians are improving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kLMT6ZB

Some people sheltering at a Manhattan hotel refuse to move to a different facility, citing poor conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6vbGlcg

Only days after deadly floods killed four in Auckland, severe weather once again hit the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XaVEgeq

Eyewitnesses reported the vessel slowly sinking in rough water in Pattaya Bay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tKauhmU

Progress has been made on broad economic indicators, but some social welfare schemes have lagged behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/C6JSuBp

Could the shooting of a six-year-old girl spark change in India where organ donation is rare? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OpmcGMS

A BBC News investigation reveals how violent gangs are abusing LGBT community members they meet online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jVbZk4t

The ex-president, currently staying in Florida, wants to "enjoy being a tourist", his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/in0Yjkt

The US Secretary of State also calls for a two-state solution, following bloody attacks on Israelis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/apMd8qv

Rio Tinto says the object went missing while it was being transported 1,400km in Western Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/s5dwD1P

Last week the Indian firm owned by Asia's richest man had more than $50bn wiped off its market value. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/npAbrBg

The suspect jumped into a police vehicle during a traffic stop in the US city of Atlanta. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RSrs804

Denys Sosnenko was was killed by an anti-tank mine while helping to recover the remains of soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V6NZGOy

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JGmxXyf

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uGElD5S

Long queues formed at some banks as Nigerians struggled to meet the original deadline of Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wgLVW2u

The defence ministry said three drones were involved, but there was only minor damage to the site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WPzbLyt

Some families worry that new guidelines from US paediatricians prioritise surgery and intensive therapy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eACWjHk

The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g4UxXbR

His band rose to fame in the 1970s New York punk scene, scoring UK hits including Marquee Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kREgN2w

Elon Musk was once hailed as the secret to Tesla's success. Now he's one of its problems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ee7vDqk

Portraits of communities devastated by the worst recorded floods in Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9HabsTE

The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/47Rz65G

The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RbyZ4SF

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/O3HwnZt

The news agency had warned that journalists referencing "the French" could be dehumanising. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XLmV2iv

Somalia's music scene is booming once again after years of conflict and Islamist threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dOm1ZS4

All five officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were black. Experts say that's not unusual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HjWAMg5

One motion-detecting camera captured roughly 400 images of the surprise selfie star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9MGIOBy

The former Covid czar returns to one of the most powerful jobs in the US government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3RQHVfA

The Uzbekistan native may face the death penalty for what was the city's deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cHFoORe

In 1938, Woman Ironing was sold to escape Germany. Now the heirs of the original owner want it back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lNFrTaH

Tyre Nichols, 29, was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died three days later. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eb8nAwT

The mummy was found inside a sarcophagus that has remained unopened for 4,300 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ky2Qd3n

After training women on the beach and in a garage, Osama has now moved to a professional centre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KY3Ikq5

Ukraine hails the twin announcements as a turning point, while Russia says they are a provocation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BGwUfmo

Teacher Abigail Zwerner was left with serious injuries after being shot in her classroom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IopHZ5r

Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3b (£1.56b) in damages to infrastructure and output. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/15pS7no

Students say power was cut to prevent them showing the film which has riled India's government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OvgcI8G

Tate says there is "no justice in Romania" as he is taken for police questioning at a special unit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N3zloIQ

If she wins, Yeoh will become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hmiYrW9

Before handing over to Chris Hipkins, Jacinda Ardern attended an annual gathering of politicians and Maori elders in Rātana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M3WCBP5

The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/klEVo1g

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, the Parry family says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3geuKjG

Germany has been under pressure over its reluctance to send the battle tanks to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0DKFmGT

Many Indian visa applicants faced a nearly three-year long wait in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/atZQJlv

The 10 people killed in the Monterey Park dance hall shooting were all in their 50s, 60s or 70s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x1nRtFS

Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and misled police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EIKrUb

The biopic about Marilyn Monroe gets eight nominations, while actor Tom Hanks gets three. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4AxrucZ

It happened after power grids were turned on in the morning, the power minister said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vQtcCMZ

An indigenous community in Canada is suing for their land - and using unusual evidence in their case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a6JRH7v

Fear and the old code of silence helped shield Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro for 30 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mMcIBWX

Spanish police say Ukrainian refugees worked long hours to mass-produce counterfeit cigarettes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/folLAag

On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4ROlwuB

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VDLEnrH

The Avengers star shares an update on his recovery after being critically injured on New Year's Day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mVZGqz5

Two Indians turned a crisis into opportunity when they were stuck with a shipment of rice flakes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wfHrCik

Restaurants in New Orleans are recycling their oyster shells in an effort to protect the Louisiana coastline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Nl6Cbki

The lethal injection is under increased scrutiny after a series of botched executions in several states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1ISNu3D

Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the world's biggest festivals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GqJErxF

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d03gB62

The state holiday is a gesture of solidarity amid a wave of anti-Asian sentiment and violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tRHLDX

Keenan Anderson died in police custody after a Taser was used to arrest him for fleeing a car crash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qHkf5Bb

Phone pings showed movement two days after he went missing while hiking in Californian mountains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rO3zqdV

A sea grass shortage has resulted in an influx of manatee deaths, who rely on the food to survive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qa51UyZ

The Wagner Group is believed to be receiving shipments of missiles and rockets from North Korea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oev4qnJ

Every month for 10 years, Hody Childress quietly gave $100 to a local pharmacy to help people in need. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yKW4zp8

After losing their hands in a landmine explosion, Andrii and Vitalii receive 3D printed prosthetics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PWx8eKq

New Zealand's leader says she has a "sense of relief" as her party prepares to anoint a successor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vmgZwBL

The US airline regulator says a contractor is responsible for delaying and cancelling thousands of flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CNKhYqP

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0CfJgpD

Crosby, who co-founded both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, had been ill for some time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dgMDfH1

After years of drought, vineyards got a much-needed infusion of water from weeks of torrential rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5fY8ZOB

A Russian news video showing Serbians being trained to fight in Ukraine prompts fury in Belgrade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0wqHE5p

Croatia switched to the euro on 1 January, but many feel businesses are taking advantage by hiking their prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AS10YVT

Planned reforms by President Macron would raise the retirement age to 64 - a hugely unpopular move. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YqTeWKX

"We are not extras for Greta Thunberg" police say, after false claims her detainment at a protest was set up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x1zmERj

New sources of energy mean Germany is no longer dependent on Russia, Germany's finance minister said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5kPQF1h

The acquittal of the journalist and Nobel Laureate has been hailed as a win for press freedom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yfzq8WV

Last week the company told a bankruptcy judge in Delaware that it had recovered over $5bn in assets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kybKcGI

A coach is on leave after the football players were reportedly forced to do 400 push-ups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aNg4Rrb

Nigerian politicians are hiring social media influencers to spread disinformation ahead of February's elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/X9PuAWU

The government blames Covid for the delay in new data, which is now hitting crucial policy areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LkrIlXd

Organisers announced the flags would be banned, effective immediately, after a courtside incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t7Obv9w

The boss of Yara says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven up the price of fertilisers and food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oqe8xXB

The controversial influencer has been detained in Romania as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5RGMYlD

Police say six people, including the baby's 17-year-old mother, were killed in a targeted attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pFYKwB2

The Paris landmark displays the message "Femme, Vie, Liberte" in French meaning "Women, Life, Freedom". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G1SEhpN

Romanian officials were seen towing vehicles away from his compound in Bucharest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rcKLo9n

The British-American influencer is in custody over allegations of human trafficking and rape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iDgUTuM

Ms Nabizada was an MP until the government was overthrown by the Taliban in August 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rIR3S76

Two biotech firms have developed oils made from yeast as a replacement for palm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p87ykOa

Riot police remove protesters trying to stop the expansion of a coal mine in western Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jXi89ol

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MUIChZu

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UTqQw4S

Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Fb8pX9v

As pilgrims mark Epiphany, Jordan plans an ambitious project to upgrade place of Jesus's baptism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zk07ja3

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a6eXxKO

Organisers have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of undermining democratic rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Zls42A7

Several cities were struck, including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit killing at least five. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RHNsLxj

From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the new norm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OKCWXQ3

Canadians with mental illness could soon qualify for assisted death. It's ignited debate in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zTmOUkJ

The singer was the only child of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll", Elvis Presley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TbmokH6

The move is part of wider efforts to remove the derogatory term from hundreds of geographic sites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dc7Y4QR

A gas pipeline connecting Lithuania and Latvia exploded outside Pasvalys in Lithuania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c2tCixh

The UAE has named state oil company chief Sultan Al Jaber as president of the UN climate conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Oyjg0Sv

The Swedish climate activist joined coal mine protesters in the German village of Lützerath. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RdnSzOE

It may be good news for the rest of the world if price increases in the US continue to slow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2c0WwXZ

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dt9w7lC

The singer, who is rock legend Elvis's only child, was reportedly found unresponsive at her LA home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xlUnASQ

Robert K Hur is a seasoned prosecutor and trial lawyer with ties to the Donald Trump administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/iWKvw1z

Like water flows through rivers on land, water vapour flows through atmospheric rivers in the sky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u8mGTRn

BBC Persian journalists are trolled and harassed on a daily basis, and their families persecuted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nwDTrJ6

One of rock's most influential guitarists, he was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gz4iUv3

The lesions were consistent with basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cljCouD

Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aml5xbM

The reshuffle comes as Russians claim to be making progress in eastern Ukraine after months of reverses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1QgwPRV

The disruption was caused by a glitch in an air safety tool called Notice to Air Missions or Notam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LrihJcS