Ukraine’s women wage war on Russia as mothers, breadwinners and soldiers
The conflict has transformed the role of women by catapulting them into army ranks and positions of authority.
Why is Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin and who will secondary tariffs hurt?
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Nurses cling on to newborn babies during earthquake
Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar was also felt in Ruili, a border city in neighbouring China.
New images reveal extent of looting at Sudan’s national museum as rooms stripped of treasures
Only a few statues remain, with thousands of priceless artefacts from Nubian and Kushite kingdoms missing
Videos of Sudan’s national museum showing empty rooms, piles of rubble and broken artefacts posted on social media after the Sudanese army recaptured the area from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in recent days show the extent of looting of the country’s antiquities.
Fears of looting in the museum were first raised in June 2023 and a year later satellite images emerged of trucks loaded with artefacts leaving the building, according to museum officials. But last week, as the RSF were driven out of Khartoum after two years of war, the full extent of the theft became apparent.
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French court finds far-right leader Le Pen guilty of embezzlement
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
‘This is our home’: D-day for Afghans facing Pakistan deportation
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans who have lived in Pakistan for decades face deportation from April 1.
Netanyahu stuns Shin Bet, appoints ex-Navy chief Sharvit as new head – The Jerusalem Post
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Musk hands $1m cheques to voters in Wisconsin judicial race
Race for Supreme Court seat most expensive in US history as billionaire pushes to prevent challenges to Trump's agenda.
Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700 – The Associated Press
- Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700 The Associated Press
- 'Nothing is left' - Myanmar's capital reels from earthquake BBC.com
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- Why the Myanmar Earthquake Was So Destructive The Wall Street Journal
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Israeli military orders evacuation of most of Rafah – The Associated Press
- Israeli military orders evacuation of most of Rafah The Associated Press
- Israel again expands Gaza war as Netanyahu vows he’s changing the Middle East. The endgame is unclear as ever CNN
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‘Nothing is left’ – Myanmar’s capital reels from earthquake
The BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake.
Why are so many Americans applying for second passports?
Political and economic uncertainty as well as fear of Trump orders are driving Americans to seek other citizenships.
Watch: Frozen trees snap in Ontario ice storm
Ice-coated trees and infrastructure caused hazardous conditions and left over 350,000 Canadians without power.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,131
These are the key events on day 1,131 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Myanmar earthquake: woman trapped for days pulled alive from the rubble
Brief moment of relief as rescue workers carry a woman from the rubble of a hotel in Mandalay after a five-hour operation
A woman trapped beneath the remains of a hotel building for nearly 60 hours after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar was pulled alive from the rubble on Monday, officials said, in a rare moment of hope for rescue teams scrambling to find survivors.
Rescuers, many of them unequipped volunteers, have spent days trying to free people from buildings collapsed following Friday’s huge earthquake, which killed more than 1,700 people in the country and at least 18 in neighbouring Thailand.
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The Southeast Asian country is betting big on tech as it sits out the rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
Germany decides to leave history in the past and prepare for war
Russian aggression and US isolationism push a once hesitant Germany to invest heavily in defence.
Germany decides to leave history in the past and prepare for war – BBC.com
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More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble as hundreds still missing
At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.