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Climate Change Is Harming the Planet Faster Than We Can Adapt, U.N. Warns

By Brad Plumer and Raymond Zhong from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/PUZMx4J

Moscow blames UK foreign secretary for nuclear alert

A Foreign Office source insists nothing Liz Truss has said warrants Russia's latest escalation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EIcndxe

Brazil, Land of the Thong, Embraces Its Heavier Self

By Jack Nicas and Dado Galdieri from NYT World https://ift.tt/nwHUFGN

Ukraine conflict: Nigerian outrage at treatment of students at Poland border

Nigeria condemns reports that citizens of African countries have been stopped from leaving Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XI6TdlB

Search for bodies after gunmen attack Mexico wake

Armed men reportedly shot dead a group of mourners but their bodies appear to have been removed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i93X4hv

Ukrainian sailor in Majorca tried to sink yacht of Russian boss

The man told a judge in Majorca that he had wanted to retaliate for the invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lE0nVHS

Biden Targets Russia With Strategy of Containment, Updated for a New Era

By David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BniCjfk

Ukraine invasion: Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

The president blames "unfriendly" Western actions towards Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IDnEmNS

Russia central bank urges calm amid cash run fears

The Bank of Russia says it has enough liquidity to 'function smoothly' despite new sanctions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t1TH3Kx

How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/w64nWxY

Should the West arm a Ukrainian resistance?

Western nations are debating how far they should support a possible Ukrainian insurgency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fX8Qbk2

Putin Faces Sanctions, but His Assets Remain an Enigma

By Mike McIntire and Michael Forsythe from NYT World https://ift.tt/TKAQX1m

In pictures: Kyiv under attack

Russian forces continue a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine, as fighting reaches the streets in the capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u8vdbc6

BBC Russian reporter in Kyiv: The day the war began

BBC Russian's Ilya Barabanov describes waking up in Kiev on the morning Russia invaded Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PYnxLjK

Ukraine: 'No war please' message from Russian tennis star Rublev

Andrey Rublev writes a plea for peace on a camera lens at the Dubai Tennis Championship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SGHdEyb

Ukraine Crisis: Fleeing under the cover of darkness

The BBC's Fergal Keane watches a "constant procession" of cars and people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KEMOAfJ

Ukraine crisis: President Zelensky - We will defend our state

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posts a video of himself walking around the streets of Kyiv on Twitter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xbP4n7J

Russia’s Assault in Ukraine Slows After an Aggressive Start

By Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ErYGUI4

Laundered Money Could Be Putin’s Achilles’ Heel

By Paul Krugman from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/MqIv1Ym

Ukraine: BBC Ukrainian journalist - 'My home has been bombed'

BBC Ukrainian's Olga Malchevska finds out her family home in Kyiv has been devastated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gfoanKQ

Russia bans British airlines from its airspace

Russia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8DrLHqz

The Roots of Ukraine’s War: How the Crisis Developed

By Dan Bilefsky, Richard Pérez-Peña and Eric Nagourney from NYT World https://ift.tt/Z7LDjRq

WATCH: Huge explosion seen in sky over Ukraine's capital Kyiv

A large explosion in the sky is captured on camera on the second day of Russia's assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2eonS14

The Invasion of Ukraine: How Russia Attacked and What Happens Next

By Austin Ramzy from NYT World https://ift.tt/Z1fKNOP

Ukraine: Explosions and gunfire heard after Russia launches invasion

Russian forces launch a major military assault, with reports of missile strikes and explosions near major cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BZinHaS

Ukraine conflict: 'My mother said war has started' - resident fleeing capital

Russia has launched a major military assault on the country, with reports of missile strikes and explosions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kfBxdET

Ukraine conflict: Sirens heard during BBC reporter's broadcast in Kyiv

Nick Beake reports from Kyiv after President Putin announces a 'military operation' in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lf4Pgrw

Many Russians Feel a Deep Unease Over Going to War

By Anton Troianovski from NYT World https://ift.tt/wxgd9FD

Ukraine conflict: What we know about the invasion

Russia has launched a large-scale military attack on its southern neighbour - here's what we know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ArfPTzl

Ukraine crisis: Russia's reputation as aggressor 'invented' - foreign ministry

The idea that Russia is to blame for the crisis in Ukraine is an invention by the West, Russia's foreign ministry says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AuHdL4n

Hong Kong: What went wrong with its Covid plan?

The city saw early success with its zero Covid policy, but Omicron has brought it to its knees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hy9uoWY

Migrants clash with police in Mexico border town

More than 20 people were injured in the confrontation in Tapachula, on Mexico's southern border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Dy1CSdO

Canada Ends Its Freeze on Hundreds of Accounts Tied to Protests

By Ian Austen from NYT World https://ift.tt/NjPqn7x

Inventing Anna: Fake heiress drama tops Netflix ratings

The drama sets a record for the most hours viewed for an English-language series in a single week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wEpaDUX

US trucker convoys prompt National Guard deployment in Washington

Hundreds of unarmed troops will man traffic posts from Saturday ahead of the convoys' arrival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6Hj80ic

How Much Help Do I Owe My Debt-Ridden Dad?

By Kwame Anthony Appiah from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/0Aus96C

The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

By Danny Hakim and Jo Becker from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/vbqZoHO

Colombia decriminalises abortion in first 24 weeks

No one will be prosecuted for having an abortion within the first 24 weeks of pregnancy, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jQNtrdA

Returning to Fox Business, Neil Cavuto credits vaccination with saving his life.

By Azi Paybarah from NYT Business https://ift.tt/XliVrvR

Hong Kong orders compulsory Covid tests for all its citizens

All 7.5 million residents must undergo testing as the city battles surging infection rates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2vVc05u

Burkina Faso gold mine blast kills 60

Dozens more are injured after sticks of dynamite in a market near the mine blew up, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jUIKRiX

Tonga volcano: Internet restored five weeks after eruption

The Pacific island nation was cut off from the world for weeks after an undersea volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RhJwtgi

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Ukraine-Russia: Putin mulls recognising independence of breakaway regions

Russian recognition of the separatist areas as independent would escalate fears of an invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/G38vOSc

Blitzkrieg or Minor Incursion? Putin’s Choice Could Determine World Reaction.

By David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Z0mJ3rB

Ukraine crisis: War, sickness and love in rebel-held Ukraine

Orla Guerin talks to people who cross military checkpoints for medical treatment and to see family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cFLlI4s

Truth Social: Banned from Twitter, Trump returns with a new platform

The former president's platform, Truth Social, goes live on the US Apple App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mIBhk3l

Hank the Tank, a 500-Pound Bear, Ransacks a California Community

By Alyssa Lukpat from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/M8dQovx

Graham Potter: One of Australia's most wanted men nabbed after 12-year hunt

Convicted killer Graham Potter, 64, was on the run after failing to appear for a 2010 court date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ALmvMHP

Queensland man dies after allegedly having leg sawn off

A 36-year-old is charged with murder after allegedly sawing off another man's leg in an Australian park. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AxmCbUE

Lufthansa to suspend flights to Ukraine capital

The German airline will also halt services to Odessa as fears grow over a Russian invasion of Kyiv. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SOnLI8T

Brian Flores: Pittsburgh Steelers hire ex-Miami coach who is suing NFL

Brian Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach who is suing the NFL for racial discrimination, is hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6fV70XC

Finland beat Russia to win first ice hockey gold

Finland win their first Olympic men's ice hockey gold with victory over the Russian Olympic Committee on the final day in Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6EqNV4x

Fringe Scheme to Reverse 2020 Election Splits Wisconsin G.O.P.

By Reid J. Epstein from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/RrXHOz6

Ukrainian officials run from apparent shelling

Watch the moment when a group including the interior minister take cover in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tmJhxW7

Australia accuses China of shining laser at warplane

The Australian defence ministry said the laser illuminated the plane, potentially endangering life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TiMvXU0

Epstein: Model scout Jean-Luc Brunel found dead in jail

Jean-Luc Brunel faced trial over accusations of sexual harassment and the rape of minors in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vmorpOj

Ukraine conflict: US warns Russia of consequences if it invades Ukraine

US Vice President Kamala Harris has warned Russia of 'severe' consequences if it invades Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WeUXR7E

Mali soldiers killed days after France announces exit

Eight soldiers died after in a rebel attack in the north-east of the country, the army says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vJjFxdU

Ukraine crisis: How are people coping with the threat of war?

Three Ukrainians tell the BBC how they have been dealing with life amid fears of a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/i47vHZs

Ferry fire: Search for 12 missing off Corfu continues

The 12 who are still missing are all thought to be truck drivers, according to authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ngwekvq

Ukraine conflict: Rebels declare general mobilisation as fighting grows

Men of fighting age are put on stand-by in Ukraine's breakaway territories amid high tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UV0pmGk

Mexican army moves in on drug lord's home town

Landmines planted by rival gangs in the area killed one and injured others in recent weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o7hOzl4

Greece ferry fire: Hundreds rescued from blaze off Corfu coast

The Euroferry Olympia caught fire in the early hours of Friday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfWuOXY

Brad Pitt sues Angelina Jolie over vineyard where they got married

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do battle over ownership of the French vineyard where they got married. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/48HIf7S

Climate change: Covid shutdown linked to record rainfall in China

An abrupt drop in emissions due to the pandemic played a key role in record rainfall in China in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AxnZ6g3

Ship Carrying 1,100 Porsches and Other Luxury Cars Is Burning and Adrift

By Vimal Patel from NYT World https://ift.tt/CrzNBtX

Winter Olympics: Kamila Valieva treatment by entourage 'chilling' - IOC

It was "chilling" the way a distraught Kamila Valieva was treated by her coach and raises concerns for the future, says IOC president Thomas Bach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YSzH0yA

Winter Olympics: Games official claims stories of human rights abuses are 'lies'

The Winter Olympics faces renewed political controversy after a Games official dismissed human rights violations among the Uyghur Muslim population as "lies". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AGz5To

Covid Patients May Have Increased Risk of Developing Mental Health Problems

By Pam Belluck from NYT Health https://ift.tt/FBrkK9W

The dogs keeping gulls away from seaside diners in Sydney

An Australian cafe is deploying a canine patrol to keep seagulls away from diners. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cpwGrIS

Saudi Arabia: 28,000 women apply for 30 train driver jobs

It is the first time such jobs have been advertised for women in the conservative Muslim kingdom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6HVgSsC

Ukraine-Russia: President Zelensky asked about dropping Nato ambitions

The country's president tells the BBC it's about "the future of the people" and independence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/byNmq0x

Mali Conflict: Macron announces troops to leave after nine years

France says growing hostility from Mali's new military junta forced the withdrawal from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hxQ6mkv

Deadly landslides wreak havoc in Brazil's Petrópolis

Dozens of people were killed after torrential rainfall caused flash flooding in the hillside city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WIGyuF6

Ukraine: How prepared is Russia for attack?

About 150,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FAq8X31

Moment sloth rescued from live electrical pole

A sloth in Colombia found itself in an unusual and dangerous place, prompting a broom-led rescue mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/41KZN97

Paislee Shultis: US girl missing since 2019 found alive in secret room

Police have charged three people over Paislee Shultis' disappearance in Saugerties, New York state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dXlOSQn

P.J. O’Rourke, Conservative Political Satirist, Dies at 74

By Neil Genzlinger from NYT Books https://ift.tt/Jf0qlUR

Djokovic saga highlights Australia asylum seekers held for record 689 days

Human Rights Watch highlighted the record figure following Novak Djokovic's detention last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0wFkTcU

Juan Orlando Hernández: Police surround Honduran ex-leader's home

The US has asked for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández to be extradited on drugs charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u1K3wCi

Qandeel Baloch: Court acquits brother of Pakistan star's murder

Muhammed Waseem confessed to killing Qandeel Baloch, saying she had brought shame on the family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a25LF3W

Ukraine-Russia tensions: Russia pulls some troops back from border

Russia says some troops are returning to base after a build-up raised fears of an invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SgsIn7i

Putin critic Navalny put on trial again in Russia

The opposition leader, who has already spent a year behind bars, faces fresh fraud charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KvTW4Z9

Horses flee from flames in Texas grass fire

A local news station estimated the fire spread across 300 acres before it was brought under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0xfenit

Novak Djokovic willing to miss Wimbledon to avoid jab

Novak Djokovic reveals exclusively to the BBC why he hasn't had the Covid vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6ydwVHA

Tilak Nagar: Delhi man held over rape of 87-year-old woman

Police say the man, a sweeper, robbed and assaulted the bedridden woman when she was alone at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GfKkl4o

The Ukrainian grandmother preparing for war

From grandmothers to children, some Ukrainian civilians are preparing for a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yEjb7Sr

Mexico violence: Gunmen attack wake, then target funeral

After killing three people at a wake, gunmen shoot dead six mourners at the funeral of the same man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oXmZEdH

Rap Takes Over Super Bowl Halftime, Balancing Celebration and Protest

By Jon Caramanica from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3Ydkwpn

Kodak Black 'stable' after shooting, lawyer says

His lawyer has said it was an "unprovoked attack" against someone the rapper was with. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tR6QcPV

Kodak Black Is Shot in Los Angeles

By Azi Paybarah from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/c1UEFdb

Pakistan: Man accused of blasphemy killed by mob in Khanewal

More than 80 people are detained after a man accused of desecrating the Koran is killed in Khanewal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SiTGoUp

Venice Carnival returns after two year absence

After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, the Venice Carnival is back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Yr6hMCS

Canada police in final push against bridge protesters

Police on the Canadian side of a key US border crossing begin clearing protesters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jAXM92v

Giuliani in Talks to Testify to House Jan. 6 Panel

By Alan Feuer, Maggie Haberman, Michael S. Schmidt and Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/k0VgpA9

Chinese sites accused of censoring LGBT content from Friends

Fans say key scenes have been deleted from the hit US sitcom, which has been re-released in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FZxRhaG

Making ‘Dinobabies’ Extinct: IBM’s Push for a Younger Work Force

By Noam Scheiber from NYT Business https://ift.tt/1vBDzad

Cook Islands braces after Covid-positive traveller

The Pacific country fears the virus is now circulating there, despite a vaccination rate over 99%. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r9wZ0pM

New Zealand plays Barry Manilow to repel parliament protesters

Protesters opposed to Covid-19 vaccine mandates remain camped outside parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7afnCE6

Ambassador Bridge: Police begin clearing Canada trucker blockade

Police in Windsor, Ontario, say they have commenced enforcement action at the Ambassador Bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8keZbuw

They Took a Chance on Collaborative Living. They Lost Everything.

By Lisa Prevost from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/cuGtfp5

US to re-open Solomon Islands embassy in push against China

The decision to re-establish a diplomatic outpost follows China's increased presence in the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bsqLJxA

US father and son 'chased and shot' black FedEx driver

The FedEx driver is seeking hate crime charges against two men who shot at him while he was on the job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qbf7k5V

Durham Police call handlers save woman in Canada

The woman in Durham, Canada, had typed "I need help, he is in the house" before falling silent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1DyPOGo

Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy heads to Paris

Thousands of demonstrators opposed to France's coronavirus regulations are trying to enter the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NJxo9zL

3,000 NYC staff face lost jobs over vaccine rules

New York City announced its vaccine mandate last year, and the new mayor has said it stays. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6ONH0gM

Adele promises Las Vegas shows will 'absolutely 100%' happen this year

"I've got plans for next year," she says. "Imagine if I have to cancel because I am having a baby!" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8C0Wzc3

Shaun White Finds the Glory in Falling Short

By John Branch from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/bDf3T7r

Italy's Mt Etna volcano erupts for first time this year

Sicily's Mount Etna lights up the night sky in first eruption of 2022, billowing smoke and ash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8bel2JU

Patricia Moreno, Spiritual Fitness Leader, Dies at 57

By Annabelle Williams from NYT Health https://ift.tt/s51WLVT

Macron refused to take Russian Covid test

A source says the health procedure was unacceptable amid reports France was protecting Mr Macron's DNA. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ODtfTV

China claims arrests of human traffickers in chained woman case

Officials say they have arrested two people in connection with the case that caused massive outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EaG2JS0

Freedom Convoy: Paris protest banned by police ahead of arrival

Paris police are taking no chances ahead of a Canada-inspired blockade to protest at Covid measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f36BxeL

Ukraine: How big is Russia's military build-up?

About 130,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dujCZ6o

Hong Kong's tough Covid laws threatened by virus surge

Hong Kong has recorded more than 1,000 Covid infections for the first time since the pandemic began from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7uGYWCd

UP elections 2022: Why western Uttar Pradesh is key for BJP

The first phase of polling is crucial as millions begin voting in key India state election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KXoylBa

The Real Reason America Doesn’t Have Enough Truck Drivers

By Peter S. Goodman and George Etheredge from NYT Business https://ift.tt/6DZkvXR

Dropping Indoor Mask Mandate, New York Joins Blue States Easing Covid Rules

By Lisa Lerer, Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Astead W. Herndon from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/msPu0Af

Lin-Manuel Miranda on Encanto success

'We Don't Talk About Bruno' made it to number 1 in the UK , the first original Disney song to do so. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AFbRwDM

Ukraine tensions: Russia sees room for diplomacy

Speaking to the BBC, Russia's EU ambassador says conflict can still be avoided through diplomacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XgY9wQ7

SpaceX loses 40 satellites to geomagnetic storm a day after launch

A powerful magnetic storm takes out most of a batch of Starlink satellites the day after launch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6WPcZfz

Capturing a semi-submersible loaded with cocaine

The Colombian navy seize a vessel carrying four tonnes of narcotics worth $150m (£110m). from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vDlZwpn

Snowboarder wins Olympic gold 16 years after throwing it away

Sixteen years after throwing away gold, Lindsey Jacobellis finally reaches the top of the Olympic podium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/02kNKXQ

Australia: Grace Tame says caller 'threatened' against criticising PM

Sexual abuse survivor Grace Tame says a caller told her not imperil Scott Morrison's election chances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jho85OJ

Amir Locke: Protesters demand end to 'no-knock' warrants

Demonstrators call for reform after the killing of a 22-year-old man in a police raid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y9hqbak

Spelling Bee Forum

By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/pblNxtn

Canada truckers protest: Trudeau demands an end to trucker protest

The PM says Canadians are "shocked and disgusted" by the behaviour of some of the protesters in Ottawa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BcUYOqw

Beijing 2022: Winter Olympics hit by deluge of complaints from athletes

Grievances range from having to compete in freezing temperatures to confusion over isolation rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T9ckYDM

Zhu Yi: US-born Chinese Olympic figure skater slated in China after falls

Zhu Yi fell during her team event sparking backlash from some social media users in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8kU2VDn

Home Depot Worker Swapped $387,500 in Fake Bills for Real Ones, Officials Say

By Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ro0ky4d

Criticism of Zhu Yi, a U.S.-born skater, shows the harsh scrutiny of naturalized athletes in China.

By Amy Qin and Chris Buckley from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/o1LiZkh

NSO Group: Israel launches inquiry into police hacking claims

Officers allegedly used sophisticated spyware to target public figures' phones without warrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XT1WAFL

Rayan: Morocco holds funeral for five-year-old who died trapped in well

Five-year-old Rayan Oram died despite a painstaking rescue effort in the northern Rif mountains. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EwHDkZP

Austria on high alert after series of deadly avalanches

Nine people are killed after more than 100 avalanches hit ski fields, with warnings of more to come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JNPTDw3

Afcon 2021: Senegal declares public holiday after historic win

Thousands of joyous fans pour onto the streets after Senegal wins its first ever Africa Cup of Nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UFdSGIP

China's Tencent restores Fight Club ending after backlash

In a rare reversal, Chinese streaming giant Tencent undid massive cuts it had made to the original. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HD0IMnG

Macron Tries to Avert a European War and Reshape European Security

By Roger Cohen and Andrew E. Kramer from NYT World https://ift.tt/2y4r1En

Lata Mangeshkar: India bids farewell to beloved singer

Large crowds in Mumbai, India, pay their respects after the legendary singer's death at the age of 92. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CgIh8M5

Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'

The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jJvw5qG

North Korea: Missile programme funded through stolen crypto, UN report says

Investigators say cyber-attackers stole over $50 million in digital assets between 2020 and mid-2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pfdUc0X

Moment bridge in Germany is blown up for safety reasons

Watch a controlled explosion destroy this bridge in Germany in a matter of seconds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EMe3w7W

OMG, You’ll Never Believe What the Laser Vacuum Revealed

By Brian X. Chen from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/e1bRtr7

U.S. Warns of Grim Toll if Putin Pursues Full Invasion of Ukraine

By Helene Cooper and David E. Sanger from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/LOgyfbh

The Nation’s Top Scorer Plays for a School and a People

By David Waldstein from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/OtUqn5p

Emir Abdelkader: French sculpture of Algerian hero vandalised

Vandals damage the depiction of Emir Abdelkader, once 'France's worst enemy', before its inauguration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ouZp6mE

A Tenacious Winter Storm Moves Across the Northeast

By Jesus Jiménez and Sophie Kasakove from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lzcfqyD

Morocco gripped by efforts to rescue boy trapped in well

The five-year-old boy, Rayan, has been stuck at the bottom of a 32m deep well since Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0stySqr

Joe Rogan: Podcast star apologises over past use of racist language

A video shared online showed the podcast host using a racial slur on several occasions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J13FGon

Pennsylvania Doctor Accused of Prescribing Ivermectin for Covid Is Fired

By Johnny Diaz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/C6UuDJG

Winter storm disrupts travel and causes power blackouts in Texas

An ice and snow storm is causing travel chaos and power outages across Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DaSIplt

Netflix, hoping to keep viewers at home, reveals its 2022 film lineup.

By Nicole Sperling from NYT Business https://ift.tt/ks8nFdl4R

Saudi-backed Iran spies found guilty in Denmark

The three men are members of an Iranian opposition Arab group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4hyAf5o

German anger as Russia shuts international broadcaster Deutsche Welle

Germany and the EU condemn a decision to shut down Deutsche Welle's bureau in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UCpVArP

China joins Russia in opposing Nato expansion

Moscow and Beijing release a statement showcasing agreement on a wide range of geopolitical issues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rbnyI17

Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine

Scientists there say it could help increase very low vaccination rates across Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DrpsBU8

Jeff Bezos' superyacht will cause historic Rotterdam bridge to be dismantled

Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge is to be dismantled to allow the ship to leave a shipyard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dDesK0k

The U.S. Army will begin dismissing vaccine holdouts.

By Adeel Hassan from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/lVGv5Mk3c

Djokovic thanks Serbian president for support amid Covid test doubts

Serbian prosecutors have hit back at claims he submitted falsified Covid test certificates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J9QwX5jSK

The Enigma: Mysterious diamond from space up for auction

The mysterious gem, known as The Enigma, is believed to have come from outer space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pIXJWg7s3

China: What does it want from the Ukraine crisis with Russia?

As Xi and Putin prepare to meet, China says it supports Russia's concerns - but doesn't want war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6BD2ri3mT

Beijing Winter Olympics: Why are they controversial?

Winter Olympics host China is being criticised over its human rights record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XaJOsfVKh

Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled

Rotterdam says the world's richest man will foot the bill to remove part of the historic bridge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6g7CtBhmJ

Afghanistan: Female activist latest to be 'arrested' by Taliban after protests

This is the latest in a string of alleged arrests of women that have sparked huge outcry from rights groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/z5PJUqEkF

Monica Vitti: 'Queen of Italian cinema' dies at 90

The actress starred in a string of landmark 1960s films made by director Michelangelo Antonioni. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qBVkn14jR

Winter Olympics: What is China's Covid policy and does it work?

With the Winter Olympics just days away, China is sticking to its policy of suppressing all cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L8396upCr

DR Congo: Power cable collapse at Kinshasa market kills 26

The high-voltage overhead cable reportedly fell into a drainage ditch at a market near Kinshasa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d9uRXl46k

Stolen Roman statue returned to France after 50 years

The statue of the god Bacchus is traced by a Dutch art detective and returned to a French museum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lfpSUAOYe

Ecuador: Rescue efforts after heavy rain triggers Quito landslide

At least 24 people have died after rainfall reaches 20-year-high in the capital, Quito. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0IdqkwjYc

Brazil violence: Three arrested over killing of Congolese migrant

Three people have been arrested over the killing on an upmarket beach that was captured on camera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NBYwDCh2c

Winter Olympics: Torch relay gets under way in Beijing

More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic flame before Friday's opening ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YbMFJzx4w

Global Covid response generating masses of waste, WHO says

The World Health Organization says discarded equipment is a threat to the environment and human health. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ey7GcxWVL

All US federal prisons in lockdown after deadly gang fight

The rare nationwide lockdown of federal prisons comes after two inmates died in a fight in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EhK1926ZB

Rio Tinto says 21 female workers reported sexual assaults

A report by the mining giant finds sexual assault, racism and bullying systemic in its Australia operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/koLSwh2Qn

Moses J Moseley: 'Kind and wonderful' The Walking Dead actor dies at 31

Tributes are paid to "kind and wonderful" Moses J Moseley, who was a pet zombie on the horror show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pvi1T24nA

Trump Had Role in Weighing Proposals to Seize Voting Machines

By Alan Feuer, Maggie Haberman, Michael S. Schmidt and Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/DdLHEvwKW