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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/FqsM6vo

Smriti Mandhana finally arrives to the WPL party but RCB fail to execute record-chase against Delhi

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US wrestling star Michael Jones dies aged 61

Jones is remembered for his various personas - including Virgil, Vincent and Soul Train Jones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6YhKF3t

Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time

Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hm3iEoD

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/uWxk2HP

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/BsJrXkn

Renuka Singh Thakur finally makes her mark in WPL, Smriti Mandhana dazzles home crowd as RCB win 2 in 2

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/AmfgIzE

Dozens killed during prayers at Burkina Faso mosque

The authorities say it happened on the same day that churchgoers were killed during morning mass. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lL9W8T0

Palestinian PM resigns over new Gaza 'reality'

Mohammed Shtayyeh's decision to step down could pave the way for a technocratic government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WecJ5Pi

Making of Asha Sobhana: RCB player started journey by bowling rolled up balls of paper inside empty milk packets

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/m01cTwx

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/Uukz3EY

Mumbai vs Baroda Ranji Trophy QF: Solanki, Rawat slam tons, but Mumbai bag crucial 36-run first innings lead

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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/IpYACZH

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/NtxCfOb

FIH Hockey Pro League: Defence stands tall as India hold red-hot Australia to a 2-2 draw

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Trump speaks to activists as South Carolina votes in election race

The ex-president is the clear front-runner in South Carolina - but his rival Nikki Haley vows not to give up. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zX5OrNP

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/RkBXlu9

Suspected gas leak hurts eight at Sweden security HQ

Hundreds of security service workers are evacuated after reports of a strange smell in the building. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iW3ZDxJ

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/5CUk2Wv

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/rINnXsv

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/iDFGEAY

FIH Pro League: India’s battle vs World No 1 Netherlands lives up to billing in Paris Olympics buildup

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/jVe9HFk

Smiles are back: Officials promise land to hockey star Jyoti Chhetri to build house

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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/8uOi1Hf

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/QObIenC

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/08lC6fR

Ahead of Paris Olympics, why Indian hockey team coach Craig Fulton is trying to assemble team of 10 ‘aloos’ and a ‘keeper

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/B9ewZtv

Cape Town stink blamed on cattle ship

A "nauseating" stench engulfing the South African city comes from a ship carrying 19,000 cows, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sMjvieF

Israel sets deadline for ground offensive in Rafah

A war cabinet member says unless Hamas frees all hostages by 10 March an assault will begin in Rafah. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eD6dfSH

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/jMEhxK2

IND vs ENG: Young guns shine in India’s biggest Test win by runs

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/HZY5hlS

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/k9EVXzp

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/IP7Xv1u

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/RI6yoMk

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/q7H8SdJ

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/gL7Xtjf

Table tennis: How Ayhika & Sreeja’s incredible wins over two of China’s best shows Indian TT is on an upswing

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/Qe8HjSV

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/JptjIaL

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/tG6NHWl

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/Cs4eGJj

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/rGW5lJ7

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/ygXnx2r

We are not going to tolerate any other tantrums: Jay Shah says centrally contracted players will have to play domestic red-ball cricket

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/Ez9TGFC

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/Ee9xBSO

Pakistan election: Imran Khan's rivals PML-N and PPP reach deal to form government

PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif plans to nominate his brother Shehbaz Sharif to be prime minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bkfSWgE

Handing Hardik captaincy is only going to benefit Mumbai Indians: Sunil Gavaskar gives his take on MI captaincy saga

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/h0oUSRl

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/XmFhKAJ

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/EXTGyAQ

Gaza war: What we know about Israel's Rafah hostage rescue raid

Israeli commandos rescued two men in an operation that reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eqao5IR

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/vGMu0C9

FIH Hockey Pro League: Hardik Singh proves to be India’s heartbeat, PR Sreejesh stands tall again as hosts edge out Netherlands in thriller

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/DT5eb3H

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/FOYap9X

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/H5h034F

In U-19 cricketers’ journey to WC final, meet those who laid ground for them

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/9bQKm4x

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/PWaysvi

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/ulChUYq

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/JqLazEY

Unless support staff or players respect you, it’s difficult to get loyalty: MS Dhoni on leadership

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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/Z5dGTOk

Ali Raza: From bowling with torn shoes in Sheikhpura to almost taking Pakistan to the U-19 World Cup final

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/wjpH5mN

State of emergency declared in Iceland after volcanic eruption

Thousands of people are being urged to conserve hot water after key pipes were damaged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yRPUAta

French matchstick Eiffel Tower record bid ruled out over wrong matches

A French enthusiast who wanted to beat the world record is told he used the wrong matches. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6ybuJAi

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/qY8B7j5

Sachin Dhas: A gem India unearthed in Benoni

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/KI5P0w2

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/SzKGpmX

U-19 World Cup: Uday Saharan leads from the front as India reach one step away from glory

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/OJFwB3s

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/3cQJeEg

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/dkYLzlj

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/bPkfO8r

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/zlrXTmL

Grammy Awards 2024: Red carpet and ceremony in pictures

See the most eye-catching images and outfits as stars attend the music industry's biggest party. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Sib7n0Y

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/jtLEhUa

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/pKonEJS

India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah decodes the stunning yorker to dismiss Ollie Pope in Vizag Test

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/J7kBfeV

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/T5GhBnv

Watch: Italian mob boss' dramatic escape caught on camera

One of Europe's most wanted men, Marco Raduano, used knotted bed sheets to scale the prison walls in 2023. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KHAD57Z

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/sMjfIPO

US and UK strikes fail to slow Houthi attacks

BBC Verify analysis shows how Houthi tactics have changed, as commercial shipping traffic in the Red Sea halves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jbdzQXB

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/libwM3q