Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal.

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A small group of women and children has made it out of Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant.

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Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments.

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Leeds United 0-4 Manchester City: Visitors stay above title rivals Liverpool after comfortable win

Manchester City move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League after comfortably beating Leeds at Elland Road.

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A small group of women and children has made it out of Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant.

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Some Muslims Are Using Digital Rings to Track Their Praises to God

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C. Vivian Stringer, Celebrated College Basketball Coach, Says She Will Retire

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A ‘Hard Hat Mass’ for Fallen Workers

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Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president

Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith".

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Instacart Searches for a Direction as Its Pandemic Boom Fades

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Boris Becker: How a tennis superstar crashed to earth

Boris Becker has been jailed. How did the former golden boy of tennis come to this?

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Drug Sentencing Bill Is in Limbo as Midterm Politics Paralyze Congress

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Flooding on the Red River (Then and Now)

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Ukraine round-up: UN visit and a Russian roubles row

Blasts hit Kyiv while the UN chief is in the city, and there's a dispute over who is buying gas from Russia.

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Ukraine war: UN chief admits Security Council has failed

António Guterres criticises his organisation's Security Council, saying it failed to prevent or end the war.

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Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 17th goal of the season in draw

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 17th goal of the season to earn Manchester United a point after David de Gea frustrates Chelsea with several superb saves at Old Trafford.

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Strikes hit central Kyiv, setting at least one building ablaze.

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Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Irishwoman says undisputed bout is 'best fight' in boxing

Katie Taylor believes her undisputed championship bout against seven-weight champion Amanda Serrano is the "best fight" in boxing.

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More Kids? After the Last Two Years? No Thanks.

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Jessica Watkins: US astronaut makes space station history

Astronaut Jessica Watkins becomes the first black woman to serve on an ISS crew after SpaceX launch.

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Cynthia Albritton, Rock’s ‘Plaster Caster,’ Dies at 74

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Katie Kenyon: Man charged with murdering missing woman

Katie Kenyon, 33, was last seen getting into a Ford Transit van in Lancashire five days ago.

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Boeing: Plane-maker reveals losses from Trump Air Force One deal

The US plane-maker reveals costs from the deal former US President Donald Trump renegotiated.

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Book Bans, From Both the Left and the Right

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Darfur: Why are Sudan's Janjaweed on the attack again?

Two decades since the conflict began, deadly raids by Arab militia are becoming more frequent.

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A new U.S.-led international group will meet monthly to focus on aiding Ukraine.

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Ros Atkins on… Finland, Nato and Russia

Ros Atkins looks why Nato’s border with Russia looks likely to expand significantly, as both Finland and Sweden consider applying to join the alliance.

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Ros Atkins on… Finland, Nato and Russia

Ros Atkins looks why Nato’s border with Russia looks likely to expand significantly, as both Finland and Sweden consider applying to join the alliance.

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Musk’s deal for Twitter is worth about $44 billion.

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Ukraine: Facing the Russian Army on the frontline in Donbas

Ukrainian forces have been holding the line in Donbas since 2014, but what was sporadic fighting has now turned into a full-blown war.

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Twitter board agrees to $44bn takeover by Elon Musk

Mr Musk, who made the shock bid just over a week ago, said he would "unlock" the social media firm's potential.

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Texas Court Halts Execution of Hispanic Mother

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Macron’s Win Is Also a Blow to Viktor Orban’s Nationalist Crusade

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In France, a Victory and a Warning

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‘The Premonitions Bureau’ Recounts Crowdsourcing the Supernatural

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Emmanuel Macron is re-elected French president, defeating Marine Le Pen.

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France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron

After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all."

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French election: Historic win but Macron has polarised France

The 44-year-old will now serve for another five years as President of the French Republic.

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How hated is Macron? The answer could decide the presidency.

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P&O forced to reverse attempt at pay cut

The ferry firm had asked recently-employed agency workers to sign new contracts with reduced wages.

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Russian forces resume attacks on the Mariupol steel plant where Ukrainian soldiers are holding out, officials say.

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Gabriel Jesus: Man City striker scores four but future at club is uncertain

Gabriel Jesus scores four goals against Watford but Pep Guardiola does not know whether the striker will still be at the club next season.

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Ukraine war: UK to send more military equipment, Johnson tells Zelensky

Boris Johnson tells Volodymyr Zelensky the UK will provide more armoured vehicles, drones and anti-tank weapons.

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Tyson Fury v Dillian Whyte: A history of their fierce rivalry explained

BBC Sport explains how Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte went from being good friends to enemies.

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Hackers Claim to Target Russian Institutions in Barrage of Cyberattacks and Leaks

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: I did not call for violent capitol insurrection

Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene is on trial for allegedly violating a Civil War era law.

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Madeleine McCann: Parents welcome declaration of formal suspect

Madeleine McCann has been missing for nearly 15 years after she disappeared, aged three, in Portugal.

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R. O. Blechman: ‘April Was Not Cruel to T.S. Eliot’

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For France’s Muslims, a Choice Between Lesser Evils in Presidential Vote

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‘The Baby’ Review: That Kid’s a Monster. No, Literally.

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Johnny Depp to face questioning in case against ex-wife Amber Heard

The actor testified about his volatile marriage to Amber Heard ahead of cross examination by her lawyers.

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Boris Johnson seeks to delay vote on Partygate probe

Labour wants MPs to investigate if the PM misled them - but ministers say a decision should wait.

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Bourne End murder inquiry under way after three bodies found

Police say the incident is a "complex inquiry" and "appears to be a targeted attack".

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Virus cases are rising in New York, but Hochul says it’s hard to predict what form the ‘bump’ might take.

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Steve Coogan says Jimmy Savile drama The Reckoning 'will vindicate itself'

Steve Coogan, who will play Jimmy Savile on TV, says his abuse shouldn't be swept "under the carpet".

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Masks stay required for N.Y.C. public transit, taxis and ride-share vehicles.

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Fridge-freezer prices up by 30%, says retail boss

White goods prices are up a third since last year and set to climb higher, says Appliances Direct boss.

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Alfie Allen Gets in the Zone with Gospel Music and Pineapples

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Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war

Leaders pledge to send more artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war

Leaders pledge to send more artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine.

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Henkel, a German manufacturer, reverses course and exits Russia.

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A Patriots’ Day tradition returns: a Red Sox home game.

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Invictus Games: There will always be a need for them, says Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex speaks about the opportunity for "healing" that the Invictus Games provide.

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In West Oakland, Barbecue Is Back — With a Side of Fried Chicken

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Smokers Welcome

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Florida Rejects Math Textbooks, Citing ‘Prohibited Topics’

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How much money do the Boston Marathon champions win?

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Ukraine round-up: Ukraine defies Mariupol deadline as Kharkiv shelled

Mariupol defenders ignore Russian calls to surrender, as Kharkiv and other cities face more shelling.

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Ukraine round-up: Ukraine defies Mariupol deadline as Kharkiv shelled

Mariupol defenders ignore Russian calls to surrender, as Kharkiv and other cities face more shelling.

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Doctor Who: Former companions to join Jodie Whittaker's farewell

Two of the Doctor's companions from the 1980s will feature in Jodie Whittaker final show.

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Ukraine round-up: Residents rebuild Bucha as Russia bans UK PM

A few residents clear up after Russia's occupation, as Boris Johnson becomes persona non grata in Moscow.

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Nigel Pearson: Veteran speedway commentator dies aged 52

Nigel Pearson was known for his speedway and darts commentary and died aged 52.

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Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'

Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol.

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Ukraine war: Grandmother 'horrified' by capture of British fighter

A British man serving in the Ukrainian marines has been captured by Russian soldiers.

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Within 10 Days, Three Sikhs Were Attacked on the Same N.Y.C. Block

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New York City’s neighborhoods have been thriving in the pandemic. Should we redefine ‘comeback’?

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Twitter's board readies against hostile takeover

The so-called "poison pill" measure is in response to Elon Musk's $43bn cash buyout offer.

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Twitter's board readies against hostile takeover

The so-called "poison pill" measure is in response to Elon Musk's $43bn cash buyout offer.

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Anticipating the need for coastal defense, Ukraine asked for anti-ship missiles, U.S. officials say.

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Ukraine round up: Flagship Russian warship sinks

Russia's flagship Black Sea missile cruiser has sunk, while President Zelensky sits down with the BBC.

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Weekly Health Quiz: Mental Health Apps, S.T.I.s and Covid

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Russian warship Moskva has sunk - defence ministry

The warship is said to have sunk under tow a day after it was reported damaged by fire or a Ukrainian missile strike.

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Russian warship Moskva has sunk - state media

The warship sunk under tow, Russian state media says, a day after it was reported damaged by fire or a Ukrainian missile strike.

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Mortgage rates climb to 5% for the first time since 2011.

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Loro Piana Gets a New Headquarters and Store

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Nasa scientists spy 'largest ever comet'

It's 85 miles wide, which is larger than the US state of Rhode Island. And it's coming this way.

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Homes for Ukraine: Don't match female refugees with single men, UN says

The UN's refugee agency urges the UK to avoid matching Ukrainian women and children with single men.

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As Mamet Returns to Broadway, His Claims on Pedophilia Get Spotlight

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Just Stop Oil: Valero Energy granted injunction restricting protests

The ruling comes after activists were arrested at Valero Energy's Kingsbury terminal in Warwickshire.

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Investigators conducted a wide sweep for the suspect before his capture.

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Hochul Picked a Running Mate. Now She Has to Pick Another One.

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For One Black Whiskey Maker, Accolades and Now a Lawsuit

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Insulate Britain: Judge 'inspired' by activists after M25 protest

Judge Stephen Leake fines a group of M25 activists but says their "voices are certainly heard".

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As Families Grieve, Grandparents Step Up

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Live Webinar: Exploring Big Ideas Through Short Documentaries

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Am I Done Suffering for Fashion?

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Ukraine, the UN and history's greatest broken promise

If the past is anything to go by, the world will struggle to unite for Ukraine - says Fergal Keane.

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Psilocybin Spurs Brain Activity in Patients With Depression, Small Study Shows

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Ukraine round-up: Austria pessimistic after Putin talks

Russia warns two Nordic nations against Nato membership, and the Austrian chancellor meets Putin in Moscow.

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Arbitrator Clears Buffalo Police Officers Who Shoved Protester

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